Gap Assistant - Residential

This is a great opportunity for a school leaver to join our GAP Assistant Programme. 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 a year 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. 

The ideal 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. 

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:

• 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.

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. 

All applicants will 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.

Benefits include on-site accommodation, free school lunches during term time, life assurance, pension and personal accident cover.

Before applying, please read the job description, person specification and terms and conditions for the post.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. CVs will not be accepted in lieu of completing an application form.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 21 June 2021

Interview date: w/c 28 June 2021

Bedales is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will undergo safeguarding screening including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.