Gap Student/Boarding Assistant (4-month placement)

Gap Student 

(4-month placement Sept - Dec 2020) 

Cheltenham College Preparatory School seeks to appoint a number of Gap Students for the Autumn Term (Sept – Dec).  The role would be ideal for sixth-form/college leavers who are considering future careers in education and are keen to gain all-round experience of day-to-day school and boarding life.  The ideal candidates are expected to be energetic, with high levels of integrity, responsibility and organisation skills as well as the ability to work supportively and encouragingly with the pupils in our care.

Applicants should be prepared to work hard; you will be living in the boarding provision alongside the staff and pupils and will get so much more out of the role if you throw yourself into it whole heartedly.

The majority of a Gap students time will be will be given over to providing support and supervision whether it be assisting in Games, PE, Art, D&T and Kingfishers (Pre-Prep) lessons or helping with the care of the boarders (particularly during mornings, evenings and weekends).

Applicants must have a mature attitude as it is vital that Gap Students are aware of the School Child Protection and Behaviour policies and know what is expected of children and staff and, if called for, appropriately reporting incidents of concern.

The Prep aims to provide an environment in which each pupil in its care can flourish and grow in all spheres of their school life in a safe and secure environment.  The Prep Boarding (and day) House should be a ‘home from home’ where all pupils and students can study, play and rest.  They should develop responsibility for themselves and others, and have the opportunity to express their individuality, whilst learning respect and consideration towards the immediate and wider community in which they live.

To find out more about this role, please click on the Job Description link below.

Compensation and benefits:

•             Free accommodation on campus

•             Free meals during the Term Time

•             Use of College Sports Facilities and Pool during staff-allotted times

•             Salary will be based on £6.45 per hour, plus 0.78 per hour in holiday pay.

How to apply

To apply, please forward a completed application form, with covering letter, electronically, to: recruitment@cheltenhamcollege.org

Closing date for applications is 12 noon prompt on Friday, 29 May 2020. Interviews are planned to take place shortly afterwards.

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.