Graduate Residential Assistants (Sport and Pre-Prep)

We seek three engaging and passionate Graduate Residential Assistants with the energy and enthusiasm to bring about excellent progress and enjoyment to the pupils at Perrott Hill.

All three roles - whether specialising in Sport or Pre-Prep - are live-in residential positions, with evening and weekend duties in the boarding houses being off-set by time off during the week. The roles are available from September 2024 to July 2025 and on site accommodation is provided. Applicants should show a keen interest in a career in education, with previous holders going on to apply successfully for a PGCE afterwards.

Job Title: Graduate Residential Assistant (Sport or Pre-Prep).

Responsible to:

• Deputy Head or Head of Pre-Prep (day) and Head of Boarding (evenings and weekends).

Salary:

• £13,000 - £15,000 per year depending on age with accommodation and meals provided.

Contract:

• Fixed contract from September 2024 to July 2025.

Boarding and general responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Boarding and Assistant Houseparents in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and fostering a happy community spirit, especially for children newly arrived at the School;

• Help children learn the routines of the boarding houses and assist with any problems. Any concerns about the well-being of children must be brought to the attention of the Head of Boarding or the Deputy Head (as appropriate). Concerns of a safeguarding nature should be brought to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or, in their absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead;

• Uphold the rules of the boarding houses and pass on breaches of the rules to the Head of Boarding or the Deputy Head (as appropriate);

• Participate in the evening duty rota under the direction of the senior member of staff on duty. Duties will include providing evening activities and helping with bedtimes;

• Participate in the weekend duty rota under the direction of the Head of Boarding;

• Actively engage with children and play a full part in ensuring their needs are met, at any point when on duty in boarding hours.

• Assist in the wider activities programme around the School, as directed by the Deputy Head and Head of Pre-Prep;

• Assist in covering lessons as may be required and appropriate to the Grads’ experience;

• Accompany staff on excursions and activities as required;

• Assist the administration staff with office tasks as required;

• Attend staff meetings as required.

Specific responsibilities (Sport):

• Assist and coach teams as directed by the Director of Sport, including planning training sessions as appropriate to the range of ability within the squad in question, and preparing the equipment and resources for the training session;

• In liaison with the Director of Sport, carry out team selection and post team lists for each upcoming fixture in accordance with the Games Department Handbook;

• Take teams to matches and be responsible for the team’s behaviour, conduct and manner of play, and thus the School’s reputation;

• Confidently umpire or referee matches of rugby, hockey, football, netball, cricket and rounders when required, ensuring sound knowledge of the rules prior to the event;

• In keeping with the department’s ethos, promote a life-long love of sport whilst encouraging all pupils to achieve their potential;

• Help pupils to change safely and quickly, promoting a clean and healthy environment in the changing rooms;

• Aid staff in P.E. lessons as directed by the P.E. teacher, including lifeguarding for the swimming pool and supporting pupils in gymnastics.

Specific responsibilities (Pre-Prep):

• Work to a timetable and carry out Pre-Prep duties as directed by the Head of Pre-Prep;

• Assist the Pre-Prep children with their daily needs (this includes our youngest children in Nursery);

• Assist Pre-Prep staff in the preparation of the school day, including things like photocopying and getting the refreshments trolley to ensure the children eat a healthy diet;

• Administer First Aid to Pre-Prep children for minor accidents – this will be under the supervision of the School Nurse when required and First Aid Training will be provided;

• Communicate with parents when necessary about their children;

• Attend Pre-Prep weekly staff meetings and have the confidence to share any concerns you may have about children;

• Report any safeguarding incidents in Pre-Prep to the Head of Pre-Prep or Head of EYFS;

• Assist staff on school trips;

• Assist at weekly swimming lessons as well as Pre-Prep sports lessons;

• Run an after school club in Pre-Prep.

Person specification:

• Applicants must hold, or be working towards, a good honours degree and have a suitable sense of responsibility and professionalism;

• Those applying for the Sport position must be an enthusiastic and capable sportsperson with a good level of coaching experience in a variety of sports.

Those applying for the Pre-Prep position should have some experience of working with children aged 2-7 and be able to demonstrate a natural affinity for this age range;

• The ability to carry out instructions reliably and efficiently, along with a cheerful, willing and flexible disposition, is a must.

The post begins from InSET preceding the term in which the candidate starts. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the process.

Please email your letter of application, completed application form, the names and contact details of three referees and a recent passport style photograph to the Headmaster via his PA, Clare Tootill, on ctootill@perrotthill.com