GAP Student

The Role

Gap Year Students have a crucial role in the school to support the work of our full and part-time teachers and pupils as required. 

Reporting Line: Gap Student Lead

Requirements

This is a Fixed Term Contract role working on a full-time basis, whilst the school is in session which includes staff INSET days and other training days.

Roles and responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities outlined below do not constitute an exhaustive list and may be amended from time to time.

This role will involve:

·         Assisting teaching staff in classroom lessons including supporting individual pupils where required.

·         Support the class teacher in preparing the classroom for lessons and carry out tasks to assist with the smooth running of a busy class.

·         Coaching/refereeing of PE/Games, helping with PE/Games equipment and accompanying teams to fixtures both on and off site. 

·         Regular supervisory duties such as at break time before/after Games, this includes supervision in boarding.

·         Administrative support for staff as required, this may include photocopying, laminating and other general administrative duties.

·         Supporting the IT, drama, music department which may include supporting with school productions and concerts.

·         Listening to children read.

·         There may also be the opportunity to assist with Boarding house duties.

·         Attendance at school Inset and other training days as appropriate.

Key attributes for the role

·         The ability to work as part of a team.

·         Flexibility and adaptability in approach.

·         Strong organisational skills.

·         The ability to take instruction from staff members across the school.

·         To display positive and professional communication skills with both staff and pupils.

·         The ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues.

·         To be a positive role model towards the Holmewood House community.

·         To have high, but reasonable expectations towards the behaviour of all children in the school and to follow the school’s policy on this area effectively.

·         To be able to develop a positive rapport with pupils and personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents.

·         Ability to embrace an individual pupil’s emotional, social and educational needs, reflecting our school values (Kindness, Self-Belief and Aspiration).

·         Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.