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Are you passionate about netball and shaping young athletes into champions?

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Head of Netball, to cover a period of Maternity and to lead and develop the Netball programme across both the Prep and Senior School.

The Head of Netball is a visible and active role within the College community, providing motivational leadership to the Netball programme and contributing to the vision for É«ÖÐÉ« Sport.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven coaching experience from Prep to Senior School, Including working with elite players.
• England Netball level 2 coaching qualification or above.
• C award in umpiring
• Sport related degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to coach other sports is highly desirable.

If you’re ready to make a positive impact on young athletes’ lives and foster a love for netball, apply now to join our vibrant team

Please complete an application from and send to recruitment@hppc.co.uk.

É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Role summary

The primary role of the Matron is to support the Housemaster/mistress (HoM) with the welfare, happiness and well-being of the pupils in their care. Working in conjunction with the HoM, the Matron supervises and provides care for the pupils, with particular emphasis on the physical, social and emotional wellbeing and presentation of the pupils in the House.

In addition, the Matron (alongside the HoM) is responsible for the day to day running of the House, ensuring its cleanliness, tidiness, comfort, health and safety. The role is supported by cleaning staff.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Pastoral:

1. To work with the HoM to provide a high level of pastoral care for individual pupils through direct interest and personal support. Interaction and excellent communication with the HoM, Tutors, Medical Centre and Safeguarding Officer is an essential aspect of this responsibility.

2. Establish firm relationships with pupils in your care in order to pro-actively monitor their wellbeing.

3. Ensure a high-profile presence in-house during morning break, lunchtime and at key changeover times in the afternoon to ensure an appropriate level of supervision.

4. Have an awareness of adolescent mental health issues and be vigilant to early warning signs.

5. To record any concerns or incidents on our in-house pastoral recording system (CPOMS) – and to check CPOMS for any comments added by other staff.

6. Work with the HoM to be aware of the difficulties and problems of all members of the House and to help develop a culture of mutual respect within the House.

7. Alongside the HoM, to be a key point of contact for parents and other colleagues.

8. Regularly meet with the HoM to discuss the welfare of the students.

9. Work with the HoM and tutor team to monitor general behaviour at all times, including attendance at lessons, visitors in-house, etc. Also required to track pupils who do not register at lunchtime, and help to remind them of medical appointments, meetings, etc.

10. Monitor day to day welfare of boarders and work with them to ensure high standards of personal hygiene, bedroom tidiness and uniform presentation. Make sure that pupils change their bedding regularly.

11. Be involved in handing out rewards where appropriate, as well as issuing sanctions when necessary.

12. Assist with managing ‘Clearing’ sanctions during the week.

13. Support students by attending house events, school plays, matches, etc.

14. Support HoM at key events such as Induction, Sesame, House BBQ, Sports Day, etc.

15. Be prepared to manage the House in the absence of the HoM including managing a fire evacuation.

16. Be familiar with the school’s code of practice for health and safety, and its policies and procedures for countering bullying, substance misuse and child protection.

17. Be present for Sesame and staff INSET training.

18. To hold and regularly update a First Aid qualification as prescribed by the School.

19. Check and respond to emails and WhatsApp messages as required throughout the day and respond/follow up where necessary.

20. Undergo an annual staff review.

Medical and Domestic:

1. Alongside the HoM, to be responsible for the general health and well-being of those students in the House.

2. Be the first port of call for pupils who become unwell or require treatment for illness or injury during the school day. Liaise with parents and other staff as required.

3. Attend appointments and escort pupils to hospital as required.

4. To store, administer and record any medication in accordance with the school’s published Medical Care Policy. Ensure that the House medical cabinet and first aid kits are kept stocked as appropriate.

5. Alongside the HoM, liaise with the Catering Department about students who have specialist eating requirements such as nut allergies, lactose intolerance, gluten free etc.

6. Supervise the laundry, ensuring that the pupils’ clothing and house linen is laundered satisfactorily and re-distributed in a timely manner.

7. General sewing duties such as basic repairs or nametapes, etc.

8. Ensure post, newspapers and deliveries have been collected for the House.

9. Liaise with the College’s uniform supplier, Stevensons, over pupils’ orders and House requirements ie. Prefect scarves. Collaborate with other Matrons on collecting and distributing lost property.

10. Ensure that pupil duties (eg. kitchen clearing and collecting break snacks) are completed and House supplies collected. Liaise with the Catering Department if there are any concerns with supplies or if quantities need to be adjusted.

11. Work with the HoM to maintain high standards of tidiness in the House.

12. Monitor the boarding environment and report defects to the maintenance department via Parago. Work with HoM to complete House H&S inspection, twice a year. Ensure that any electrical equipment which students bring into the College comply with regulations – and arrange PAT testing if necessary.

13. Oversee issuance and collection of student desk and wardrobe keys at the beginning and end of the year. Manage keys for rooms and cupboards – organising replacements if necessary.

14. If necessary, take the lunchtime register and ensure students are encouraged out of the House in time for lessons/games.

15. Be present prior to the start of term to ensure that the House is set up and ready for the return of the pupils.

16. Conduct end of term procedure – ensure that the whole House is closed down, fridges are empty and undertake a detailed check of all rooms to ensure all cupboards, drawers and storage spaces have been emptied.

17. To complete Safeguarding Training as required.

18. To attend twice-termly Matrons meetings with the Senior Mistress.

19. Liaise with Transport Department when arrangements/bookings may change.

20. Be confident using online systems such as Word, Outlook, etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Educated to A Level standard with GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above in Maths and English.

Experience

Working in a school or college.

Working in similar role.

Knowledge & Understanding

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

First Aid qualification.

Child protection knowledge.

Understanding of the workings of an independent school.

Skills and Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people of all ages

Competent at sewing.

Proven ability to keep accurate records.

Attributes

Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

A warm, trusting and sympathetic personality, with the ability to be tactful.

A flexible approach to duties undertaken and working hours.

The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Empathy with and an understanding of teenage children.

Experience and enthusiasm of working with children.

The ability to work under pressure at times and to cope with the physical
demands of the post.

An appreciation of the need to maintain complete confidentiality at all times.

Well organised with good time management skills.

Practical and able to keep calm in an emergency.

Other Requirements

Satisfactorily meeting the College’s employment checks – including
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, health assessment, references, essential clearances, qualifications and legal entitlement to work in the UK.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

This job description is current at the date shown below. It may be subject to variation by management in consultation with you to reflect or anticipate changes in, or to, the job.

Working hours:ÌýThe post is for 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 9.00 am to 6.00 pm with an hour’s unpaid break), term time only plus additional days as required.

Salary:Ìý£19,351 p.a. (actual salary for 35 weeks working per year).

Additional benefits:ÌýFree lunches are available during term time and there is parking on site.

Membership of the College’s contributory pension scheme with The Pensions
Trust.

Use of College facilities- Library, gym and swimming pool.

É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Role Summary
The primary function of the jobholder will be to provide safe and up-to-date first aid and medical care of pupils at the College in line with the College’s First Aid Policy and in accordance with the published National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools. This will be a zero hours contract with hours depending on needs of the department.

Principal Responsibilities
Depending on the specific shift/day worked, this will include (but is not limited to);
Nursing

• Working as part of a team to ensure there is cover as necessary in the Medical Centre.
• Undertaking the triage, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of injuries and illnesses in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Providing emergency care to pupils and, where necessary, staff and visitors to the College.
• Providing nursing advice to House and College staff as requested.
• Facilitate the smooth running of routine vaccination programmes in liaison with West Sussex Immunisation

Team, and maintaining appropriate records as necessary.

• Detailed knowledge of and adherence to Child Protection Protocols within the College, discussing any concerns with the Senior Nurse and the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Providing ‘back-up’ first aid support during sporting events, as and when required to do so, in liaison with

Player Welfare Team.

• Acting as one of the College’s designated First Aiders under H & S legislation.
• Supervising the surgeries held by the College doctor(s) and the College counsellors.
• Arranging outpatient visits for pupils, as and when required.
• Ensuring medical supplies are maintained in date and in specified quantities, reporting to the Senior Nurse if stocks need replenishing.
• Providing other health-care related services, as required, to ensure an outstanding level of care is maintained at all times.

Health Records and Education

• Documenting accurately all consultations and communications regarding pupils, staff & visitors.
• Ensuring the safe storage and administration of medicines according to NMS guidelines, and maintaining appropriate records as necessary.
• Promoting Health Education on an individual basis.

CPD

• Be able to demonstrate you meet the CPD & Revalidation requirements for registered nurses as set down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Confidentiality & Communication

• Liaising regularly with the Senior Nurse on Medical Centre issues, and read the weekly Team Brief notes at the beginning of a shift.
• Liaising with the College Doctor as required.
• Liaising with the parents and house parents when necessary.
• Providing high levels of communications with House Parents and Matrons.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Qualified to a minumum of RN1

Appropriate first aid qualification

Registered with the NMC

Experience

Working as a Practice or School Nurse, or equivalent.

Knowledge & Understanding
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office package, in particular Outlook, Excel and Word.

Skills and Competencies

Excellent oral communication skills, particularly telephone manner

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Proven ability to keep accurate records

Ability to prioritise workload and to work to a high standard, following protocols with minimum supervision

Ability to offer a high level of pastoral care to pupils

Able to work with and motivate pupils, as well as developing a culture of
mutual respect with the pupils

Attributes
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Flexible approach to duties undertaken and working hours

The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Empathy with the independent school sector

The ability to work under pressure and react quickly to deal with
emergencies
Appreciation of the necessity to maintain complete confidentiality at all times

Have emotional resilience and enjoy working with children

Well organised with good time management

Enthusiastic, with the ability to foresee what needs doing

Willingness to develop self further and maintain professional development

Working hours:ÌýThe Medical Centre is operational Monday to Friday, 7.30 am-7.00 pm, term time only and Bank Nurses are needed on a flexible basis.

Salary:Ìý£21.17 per hour. Salaries are reviewed annually.

Additional benefits:ÌýFree lunches are available during term time and there is parking on site.

Membership of the College’s contributory pension scheme with The Pensions
Trust.

Use of College facilities- library, gym and swimming pool.

É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking to recruit several Sports Assistants to work closely with the Heads of Sports and Sports Coaches, in delivering the best co-curricular sporting experience for our pupils. This is a fixed-term role, starting August 2024, for a duration of one academic year, and is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience in a school environment, during a gap year.

This role offers the opportunity of free on-site accommodation (if required) at our impressive Sussex campus, twenty minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton and within easy reach of London by local rail links.

We require all applicants for this role to have at least a grade 4 in both English Language and Maths at GCSE and have a strong sporting background.

The ideal candidate will be innovative, proactive, organised and place the needs of the young people at the forefront of everything they do, with a genuine interest in ensuring every pupil reaches their potential.

Other benefits include free meals during term time, and access to a wide range of sports and leisure opportunities as part of our Co-curricular programme.

Salary: £433.67 per week (inclusive of statutory holiday pay)

Working hours: The post is 45 hours per week – term-time only (34 weeks per year), including evening duties and Saturdays.

É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are seeking to recruit a School Nurse to work as part of our Medical Centre Team. The primary function of the jobholder will be to provide safe and up to date first aid and medical care of pupils at the College in line with the College’s First Aid Policy and in accordance with the published National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools.

Responsibilities

Nursing:

• Working as part of a team to ensure there is cover as necessary in the Medical Centre.

• Undertaking the triage, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of injuries and illnesses in accordance with agreed protocols.

• Providing emergency care to pupils and, where necessary, staff and visitors to the College.

• Providing nursing advice to House and College staff as requested.

• Facilitate the organisation of routine vaccination programmes in liaison with West Sussex Immunisation Team, and maintaining appropriate records as necessary.

• Detailed knowledge of and adherence to Child Protection Protocols within the College, discussing any concerns with the Senior Nurse and the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Providing ‘back-up’ first aid support during sporting events, as and when required to do so, in liaison with Player Welfare Team.

• Acting as one of the College’s designated First Aiders under H & S legislation.

• Supervising the surgeries held by the College doctor(s) and the College counsellors.

• Arranging outpatient visits for pupils, as and when required.

• Ensuring medical supplies are maintained in date and in specified quantities.

• Providing other health-care related services, as required, to ensure an outstanding level of care is maintained at all times, as well as accepting named nurse responsibilities for pupils with complex needs.

Health Records and Education:

• Documenting accurately all consultations and communications regarding pupils, staff & visitors.

• Ensuring the safe storage and administration of medicines according to NMS guidelines, and maintaining appropriate records as necessary.

• Promoting Health Education throughout the College and on an individual basis.

CPD:

• Attending training courses, as and when required (including in the College holidays) and College Inset Days, in order to meet the CPD & Revalidation requirements for registered nurses as set down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

• Confidentiality & Communication

• Ensuring the maintenance of confidentiality at all times.

• Liaising regularly with the Clinical Lead and Medical Centre Manager on Medical Centre issues, reading the weekly team brief and attending any meetings, as required.

• Liaising regularly with the College Doctor.

• Liaising with the parents and house parents when necessary.

• Providing high levels of communications with House Parents and Matrons.

Candidates should be qualified to a minimum of RN1 level and be registered with the NMC.

Working hours:

The Medical Centre is operational Monday to Friday, 7.30 am-7.00 pm, term time only. This post is offered to work 2 days per week (10 hours per day) plus the opportunity for additional Bank hours to cover Study Leave and sickness.

Salary:

£41,284 FTE (£25,696 p.a. for 3 days per week TTO + 1 week). Job share considered.. Salaries are reviewed annually.

Additional benefits:

Free lunches are available during term time and there is parking on site.

Membership of the College’s contributory pension scheme with The Pensions Trust.

Child care vouchers and BUPA private medical scheme which employees can subscribe to. Use of College facilities- library, gym and swimming pool.

Digital Marketing and Admissions Assistant.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated person to join our Marketing and Admissions Team. We are looking for someone with the skills and experience in SEO and PPC so that we can tap into your expertise to bring the É«ÖÐÉ« brand to life.

Above all we wish to recruit candidates with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude who can add value to our existing team.

You will get involved with:

• Managing and executing campaigns across various digital channels, including social media, search engines and display advertising.
• Conducting market research and analysing trends to identify new opportunities and improve campaign performance
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including creative, content and web development to produce engaging content and optimise user experience
• Copywriting for SEO and implementing on-site SEO changes
• Assist the marketing team with a range of projects including news stories, some
• website management, reporting, social media posts

You will also assist the Admissions team with, among other duties, responding to queries, booking Open Mornings and sending of marketing materials.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• A strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including SEO, PPC, social media, email marketing and display advertising
• Be proficient in marketing automation tools
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with Google Analytics.
• Strong project and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working hours: 8:30am -6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Salary: £25,850 p.a. (£30,055k FTE). Salaries are reviewed annually.

For more information please see our

If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to apply, please complete and send an application form to Recruitment@hppc.co.uk

É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Are you ready to take your passion for sports coaching to the next level in a dynamic boarding school environment.

We’re looking for a dedicated Sports Science Year in Industry placement student or recent graduate to join our vibrant Games department at É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College, where every day presents new opportunities to hone your coaching skills while nurturing the next generation of athletes.

É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College is amongst the most successful independent schools in Sussex. It is co-educational and comprises a Senior School, Preparatory School, and Pre Prep with over 1,300 pupils in all.

In this unique live-in role you’ll be at the heart of our Games Department, assisting with both administrative tasks and practical coaching sessions. From planning and delivering coaching across various sports to overseeing teams in both the Prep and Senior School, your impact will be felt both on and off the field. Your responsibilities will also include contributing to our extracurricular sports program, ensuring all students have access to enriching sporting opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to communicate and coach young people of all abilities.
• Have a strong background in coaching and/or playing sport.
• Have excellent organisational and administrative skills.

In return we offer:

• A paid one-year, fixed term placement, with a salary of £17,500 – £20,500
• Free on-site accommodation at our impressive Sussex campus, twenty minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton and within easy reach of London by local rail links.
• Free meals during term time

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our supportive and thriving community at É«ÖÐÉ«, please complete an application and send to Recruitment@hppc.co.uk.

É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Drivers

Working as part of our great transport team – you will be responsible for driving College minibuses primarily in the mornings and evenings to ensure that all pupils are collected and dropped off according to passenger schedules.

Working hours: Hours are Monday to Friday 6.00 am to 8.30 am and 5.45 pm – 8.00 pm, term time only- 34 weeks p.a.

Hourly rate: £13.11 (inclusive of holiday pay).

Job description:

Application forms should be sent to recruitment@hppc.co.uk .

É«ÖÐÉ«pierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.