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Senior Resident Matron (Interim)

The Senior Resident Matron at Hanford will hold a uniquely important position of trust and influence in the House. You will make a significant contribution to the pastoral and academic welfare of the pupils in your care. You will have the capacity to lead, motivate, support and understand young people in all aspects of their development, especially their emotional, academic and pastoral needs. You will possess strong inter-personal skills, a can-do attitude, a good sense of humour and will be expected to be an excellent role model for the pupils. You will expect and embody high standards of behaviour, courtesy and care.

You will be required to carry out weekend and evening duties. You will have significant overnight responsibility on a rotation with the boarding team to respond to the needs of pupils overnight. Accommodation will be provided.

Applications from candidates from a teaching or non-teaching background are welcome.

Start Date: 4 September 2026

Contract: Full Time Interim role, predominantly Michaelmas Term. Work may be required on some of the bank holidays if they fall within term time and will be required in some of the school holidays to ensure the House is ready for pupils.

For further details and an application form please contact the Recruitment Team via email 

HR@sherborne.com

Closing at 9.00am on Friday 11 September

PART TIME SCHOOL NURSE (Fixed Term)

At Hanford Prep, the School Nurse plays a central role in supporting the health, wellbeing and pastoral care of our pupils. Working as part of the Boarding Team and wider school community, you will provide high-quality nursing care, health advice and medical support, while also overseeing key areas of medical administration, compliance and record keeping. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and proactive Registered Nurse who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people in a busy and vibrant boarding school environment.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external healthcare professionals to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of pupils. Alongside delivering day-to-day nursing care, the role includes responsibilities such as developing wellbeing initiatives, managing medical records and care plans, supporting safeguarding practices, overseeing first aid provision across the school, and contributing to the wider boarding community. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, with the School funding your annual NMC registration fee and providing opportunities to contribute across the wider Sherborne Schools Group

Teaching Assistant (One to One Support) (Fixed Term until 3 July 2027)

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking to appoint a warm, vibrant and caring Teaching Assistant to support an individual pupil in our Prep setting. The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of class teachers and the Head of Learning Support to help promote effective learning and teaching. While their primary place of work will be Sherborne Preparatory School the postholder will also be expected to contribute to and support initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. From time to time, they may be required to work at other schools or sites within the Group to meet the needs of the business.

Up to 32.5 hours per week to be reviewed termly. Hours of work are likely to be 8.30am – 3.30pm (less half an hour unpaid break daily), Monday to Friday. Some flexibility will be required on occasion to meet the demands of the post.