Natalie Farrell
Sheringham,North Norfolk
Summary
Experienced in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, with strong communication abilities and expertise in de-escalation techniques. Adept at understanding adolescents, demonstrating patience, and maintaining professional boundaries. Skilled in child safeguarding, special needs support, mental health awareness, and GDPR compliance. Familiar with school curriculum and proficient in education software. Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion while ensuring health & safety standards are met.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Boarding Matron
Wymondham College
Wymondham, Norfolk
2024.11 - Current
The main duties of my present role:
Hours of work from 2030-09.00:
Distributing snacks in the dining hall.
Check/register students are in their dorms at bedtime.
Sleeping in whilst on call.
Being accessible for the students pastoral needs.
Dispensing medication and recording on MediTracker.
Recording safeguarding matters on My Concern.
Submitting maintenance requests for any repair issues.
Residential Matron
Bradfield College
Bradfield, West Berkshire
2024.07 - 2024.10
Main duties:
Responsible for the daily care, welfare and well being of students living in the boarding house.
Pastoral care.
Supervision and discipline.
Communication with students, parents and staff.
Organising and administering.
Creating a 'Home away from Home' environment.
Event preparation management.
Resided in the boarding house.
Day Matron
Gresham's School
Holt, North Norfolk
2020.01 - 2024.07
Main duties:
Responsible for the daily care, welfare and well being of students living in the boarding house.
Pastoral care.
Supervision and discipline.
Communication with students, parents and staff.
Organising and administering.
Creating a 'Home away from Home' environment.
Event preparation management.
Day Matron
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire
2017.09 - 2019.07
Main duties:
Responsible for the daily care, welfare and well being of students living in the boarding house.
Pastoral care.
Supervision and discipline.
Communication with students, parents and staff.
Organising and administering.
Creating a 'Home away from Home' environment.
Event preparation management.
Team leader/Relief Matron
Oundle School
Oundle, Northamptonshire
2008.09 - 2017.07
Main Duties:
Administration tasks.
Communicating with my line manager on a daily basis.
Managing the house keeping team.
Attending regular meetings
Education
6 O-levels - English, French, Maths, Art, Biology, Home Economics.
Peterborough County Grammar School for Girls.
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 01/1977 - 07/1979
Skills
Applicable skills I possess for the Houseparent Role:
Communication ability
Diversity and inclusion experience
Expertise in de-escalation techniques
Adolescent understanding
Patience
Mental health awareness
Child safeguarding training
Special needs support knowledge
Non-judgemental attitude
Professional boundaries recognition
Health & Safety training
GDPR compliance awareness
School curriculum familiarity
Education software proficiency
Feedback mechanism
Timeline
Boarding Matron
Wymondham College
2024.11 - Current
Residential Matron
Bradfield College
2024.07 - 2024.10
Day Matron
Gresham's School
2020.01 - 2024.07
Day Matron
Kimbolton School
2017.09 - 2019.07
Team leader/Relief Matron
Oundle School
2008.09 - 2017.07
6 O-levels - English, French, Maths, Art, Biology, Home Economics.
Peterborough County Grammar School for Girls.
01/1977 - 07/1979