Junior School Assistant (Fixed-Term)

We are seeking to appoint a sixth form leaver or university graduate in the junior school from 29th August 2023 for a one year, fixed-term contract.

The school assistant will report principally to the deputy head (academic) and will be expected to provide a range of support across various departments. They will be expected to take a full and active role in the curricular and extra-curricular activities of the school. 

Main duties will include:

• Assisting members of the Games & PE department in their curricular work - this may include coaching (e.g. rugby, football & cricket) and taking teams up to Year 6, team teaching, preparation of equipment and departmental administration
• Playground supervision at various points during the day
• Assistance with reading support
• The junior school assistant will also be expected to accompany First Formers (Year 4) in Rushmere on a residential adventure training trip. This trip might take place over a weekend.

Person Specification:

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• The ability to coach a sports team is highly desirable
• Previous experience of working with children would be beneficial

Terms & Conditions

• This is a fixed term position for the 2023/2024 academic year
• Hours during term-time are flexible and as required, but you are not generally required to work the majority of the school holidays (except where you are needed to assist with any pre-arranged school trips or sporting fixtures)
• Attendance is occasionally required on Saturdays (for Open Mornings, entrance examination days, sports’ fixtures etc.) and some evenings
• 20 days’ annual paid holiday plus statutory English public holidays (pro rata) – holiday to be taken only during the normal school holidays and should not conflict with any agreed working arrangements
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free lunch in the Dining Hall during term-time

If you are interested in our Junior School Assistant opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 15th August 2023

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.