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Natalie Farrell

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
11.2024 - 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
07.2024 - 10.2024


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
01.2020 - 07.2024

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
09.2017 - 07.2019

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
09.2008 - 07.2017

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
11.2024 - Current

Residential Matron

Bradfield College
07.2024 - 10.2024

Day Matron

Gresham's School
01.2020 - 07.2024

Day Matron

Kimbolton School
09.2017 - 07.2019

Team leader/Relief Matron

Oundle School
09.2008 - 07.2017

6 O-levels - English, French, Maths, Art, Biology, Home Economics.

Peterborough County Grammar School for Girls.
01/1977 - 07/1979
Natalie Farrell