General Information Spratton Hall is an IAPS day school for girls and boys. Situated at the edge of the village of Spratton, seven miles north of Northampton, the school is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The school was founded in 1951 by KC Hunter, as a boarding prep school for 20 or so boys. In 1974, girls were admitted. At present, there are 395 pupils in the school, 280 pupils in the Prep School (Years 3-8) and 115 pupils in the Pre- Preparatory Department (Reception to Year 2). Set in 50 beautiful acres, Spratton Hall is blessed with exceptionally good facilities throughout. Whatever a child does in the school they can be assured of working in modern and well-resourced classrooms and buildings and wonderful grounds. There are two classes in each of Reception and Year 2, and three classes currently in Year 1. In the Prep School, there are three forms in Years 3 to 8 (though currently 4 x Year 6 classes), with an average of fifteen pupils per form. From Year 3, pupils are placed in sets by ability for Maths and English. From Year 7 the classes are streamed for ability and there are sets for English, Maths and Science. Information: Spratton Hall is fully co-educational, with a roughly equal split between boys and girls. Most pupils leave the School aged thirteen, and proceed to their first choice of Senior School. The most popular destinations at present are Rugby, Uppingham, Oakham, Kimbolton and Oundle. Usually, around 40% of our Year 8 leavers go on to board at their next school. Over sixty pupils have won Scholarships and Awards in the last four years. There are at present 30 full-time teaching members of staff; 10 part-time teaching members of staff; 10 teaching assistants; 7 administrative staff; 2 school nurses; 9 catering staff; 5 estates and grounds staff; a housekeeping team; 15 peripatetic music teachers. The Senior Management Team consists of the Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster, DFO, Head of Pre-Prep, Head of Pastoral Care (DSL); Director of Studies, Senior Master and Senior Teacher. Spratton Hall is administered by a board of Governors who act as the trustees. Inspection Reports and Awards We have just been inspected and are awaiting the report. In our last full Educational Quality Inspection in 2016, we were adjudged to be ‘excellent’ in all areas. That report is here. Our recent 2020 review from the Good Schools Guide is here and our recent review from Muddy Stilettoes is here. For three years running we have been shortlisted for ‘Prep School of the Year’ or ‘Pre-Prep of the Year’ in The Guide to Independent Schools. Expectations at Spratton are high and we have a hard-working, supportive and totally committed staff. The school is a buoyant, thriving and happy place, with very healthy numbers of pupils. Induction fulfil their Spratton Hall has an Induction programme for Early Career Teachers, which is recognised by the DfE. It is a misconception that ECTs in an cannot Independent School. This is not the case, and ECTs are welcome to apply for this post allowing them to gain Qualified Teacher Status. Induction year Safe Recruitment The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To that end, we have a ‘Recruitment and Selection of Staff Policy’ which has been produced in line with the statutory guidance: ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ - 2022, the Equality Act 2010 and the ‘Children Act 2004 - Information Sharing’ 2015. This policy aims to ensure both safe and fair recruitment and selection is conducted at all times. The full policy can be viewed on our website here: The School to attracting, is committed selecting and retaining employees who will successfully and positively contribute to providing a valuable service. A motivated and committed workforce with appropriate knowledge, skills, experience and ability to do the job is critical to the school’s performance and fundamental to the delivery of a high quality service. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks including child protection screening. These include: • verification of identity • receipt of at least two satisfactory references, including one from the candidate’s most recent employer • a check at DBS barred list and a satisfactory DBS disclosure • verification of professional status (where qualifications and appropriate) • the person’s right to work in the United Kingdom • a check using the ‘NCTL Teacher Service Employer Check’ • a ‘Prohibition from Management’ check, carried out for new staff involved in the management of the school • where a candidate has worked or further resident overseas, been the checks may be made as Headmaster and Governing Body consider appropriate • verification of medical fitness Applications Completed application forms, together with a brief letter of introduction, should be sent to the Director of Finance and Operations, Mr David Sharnock. A curriculum vitae is not required but may be included if you wish. application The dfo@sprattonhall.com or posted to: can be emailed to Spratton Hall, Northamptonshire NN6 8HP. Smith Street, Spratton, Conditions of Service The salary of the person appointed will be dependent on experience, and it will reflect the nature of the post. Job Description Matron Part-time Job Title: Assistant Matron Responsible to: Senior Matron The Post Spratton Hall School is seeking to appoint a part-time Assistant Matron (ideally, a qualified nurse) on a permanent contract from 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible afterwards. The preferred hours are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12.30pm to 5.30pm (with occasional later evenings to stay for a concert or production) and Saturday home sports fixtures (these might be morning or afternoon or very occasionally both). The two afternoons would ideally be Tuesday and Thursday, but other options can be taken into consideration. Responsibilities: • In conjunction with our Senior Matron, provide a warm environment where pupils in their care can feel safe and happy. General Duties: • To oversee the medical care of all pupils, some of whom have a range of medical needs. • To provide First Aid for all pupils, staff and visitors in case of any accidents or emergencies. • To attend all Saturday home sporting fixtures and be positioned at pitch-side for the start of the matches. • To assist with the management and care of sports injuries sustained by the pupils. • To be mindful of the pastoral care and mental well-being of all of the pupils. • To assist with the health and well-being of our pupils, following up with parents as appropriate. • To maintain and record accurate documentation. • To adopt a flexible attitude to normal working hours. • From time to time, to deputise for the Senior Matron as required. Health & Safety: • To be aware of the school’s guidelines on Health & Safety alongside the guidelines on fire protection. • To co-operate with the school in all matters concerning Health and Safety and specifically to take reasonable care of their own Health & Safety, and that of any other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. Personal attributes: • To be caring and compassionate. • Will require excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with staff, pupils and parents. • Versatility and adaptability.