Terrington Hall School seek to employ 2 GAP students for the 2025/26 academic year. A Performing Arts GAP student and a PE and Sport GAP student.
The positions are full time, term time only (please note that the School week runs from Monday morning to Saturday 12.20 pm.)
Competitive salary. Accommodation, free wi-fi and all food in term time provided.
Reporting to Head of Boarding and either the Head of Performing Arts or the Head of Sport, Swimming and PE Lead and Head of Athletic development.
GAP Students play an important role in the development and well-being of our pupils and in the smooth running of the School. With responsibilities spanning the boarding house, classroom, sports, the arts, enrichment activities and beyond.
Key Responsibility / Accountability :
Boarding Responsibilities:
• Assist House parents with the operation and running of the boarding house
• Help the children to get ready for the school day ahead and ‘wind down’ after a busy day at school
• Support the boarders with their bedtime routine
• Ensure pupils are behaving appropriately following the school’s behavior policy
• Assist with boarding activities and off-site trips
• To ensure that you are familiar with the Boarding Handbook, the school's policies and procedures for safeguarding, countering bullying, health and safety, and are aware of the appropriate responses required in these areas
• To perform any other tasks that the Headmaster or House Parents may reasonably request
PE and Sports Involvement:
• Assist with PE classes and sports activities
• Attend fixtures both at home and away if required
• Lifeguard at the pool (training provided)
or
Performing Arts Support:
• Assist Director of Performing Arts and co-teach some pre-prep lessons
• Set up and support music ensembles (e.g. orchestra)
• Assist in productions and concerts (termly)
• Ability to play the piano to accompany choirs/groups is desirable
Classroom Support:
• Assist classroom teachers as directed
• Check ‘Teams’ daily to ensure you are aware of where you are needed that day, every day is different
• Supervise pupils during break times, sign out and playground activities
• Help children with their Prep (homework) both in school and at boarding
• Attend INSET days and staff training
Other:
• Assist with the school productions, school trips and residential trips
• Assist with school functions such as parents' evenings, sports days, and speech days, which may be evenings and weekends
• Support with general office duties including administrative tasks, photocopying, laminating etc.
• Support with the School’s marketing and social media
Ensuring that all actions are discharged within the regulatory and legislative requirements to which the school is subject.
Additional Elements:
Child Protection and Safeguarding.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners should make sure their approach is child related. This means that they should consider, always, what is in the best interests of the child.
You must comply with Terrington Hall School’s Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and the requirement to report any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children. A safeguarding induction and ongoing safeguarding training is provided.
Person Specification
The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate the following:
Ideal candidates will be responsible, enthusiastic, energetic and work well in a team. Flexibility is also essential as GAP Students perform a diverse range of tasks. This position is well-suited to School/ University leavers interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
Qualifications/experience Sport/ PE GAP:
* A Levels or equivalent
* Coaching qualifications desirable
* Experience playing competitive sport to a high standard
* Work experience in a school setting or with children is desirable but not a necessity
Qualifications/experience Performing Arts GAP :
* A Levels or equivalent
* Music/ drama qualifications and performance experience
* Work experience in a school setting or with children is desirable but not a necessity
Knowledge & Skills
* Excellent verbal and communication skills
Personal Qualities
* Be dynamic, caring, and enthusiastic with a passion for teaching
* To be proactive, flexible, willing to contribute and work well as part of the collegial team
* Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, and conduct
* Establish and maintain courteous working relationships with professional colleagues, pupils, and parents, and set a good example through presentation and personal and professional conduct
Training
* To undertake such training and professional development as relevant to the post
* To attend staff meetings, briefings and INSET days
Safeguarding and welfare of children
The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact with, will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the Schools’ Child Protection Policy Statement. If while carrying out the duties of the post the role holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the School’s DSL or the Headteacher.
Terrington Hall School is committed to safeguarding and child protection and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Barred List check
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a CV (including details of key achievements and responsibilities), application form and a covering letter. Please email hr@terringtonhall.com
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 10th March 2025.
Interviews week commencing: 17th March 2025.