Bedales Prep, Dunhurst - Gap Assistant - UK - Residential - Fixed Term

This is a great opportunity to join our GAP Assistant Programme on a fixed term contract from 24/04/2023 to 13/12/2023. The role is aimed at individuals who are looking for an opportunity to become part of a creative, caring and nurturing school community. The successful candidates will spend 2 terms working alongside teaching professionals. As a GAP Assistant at Dunhurst and Dunannie, you will be provided with the tools to develop your skills and experiences, both personally and professionally, as you immerse yourself fully in school life as a member of the staff team.

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Experience & Background

The successful candidate will support the everyday running of the school and follow a busy and diverse timetable assisting teachers in class, on the games field, on school trips, in the boarding houses and supervising break times.

Duties

The role of GAP Assistant at Dunhurst and Dunannie is far from routine with no two days being the same. In order to be successful in this post you will need to:

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  Possess a real interest in children, particularly in their welfare and education
• Be prepared to be flexible in your approach to work
• Exercise enthusiasm and show initiative
• Be a team player
• Be willing to help out and get stuck in
• Enjoy being part of a close-knit community
• Have fun and enjoy what you are doing
• Have a good sense of humour and be prepared to work hard and be adaptable

In return we offer you a supportive and caring working environment with the opportunity during the generous school holidays to travel and explore the UK and further afield.

Hours of Work

The hours of work will be 40 hours per week. Ideally, successful candidates will be resident at the school and fulfil a boarding supervision role with the boarding team.

The role is a fixed term contract, term time only, from 24/04/2023 to 13/12/2023. We would also consider applications from individuals who would like to work for one term only.

This post is Regulated Activity.

Salary

National Minimum Wage

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Funded Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension with Royal London

Salary Extras Benefits Platform

Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme

Free lunch and breakfast provided during term time

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post please read the Job Description and Terms & Conditions which includes full details regarding the post. CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.

Once in receipt of your details you will be contacted for a telephone or Microsoft Teams 30 minute discussion to review your application and to find out if you are a suitable fit. Candidates who pass this stage will be invited to a formal interview. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response. Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process.

Closing date: 9:00am, Wednesday 5 April 2023

Interviews will be held on an on-going basis.

Job related enquiries for Graeme Thompson, Deputy Head (Pastoral) can be forwarded to: gthompson@bedales.org.uk

All other enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to: recruitment@bedales.org.uk

Safeguarding Statement:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
• providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
• playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are \"spent\" unless they are \"protected\" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.