Playground Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Notting Hill Prep School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 10 February 2023
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Playground Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor at our popular co-ed school in the heart of Notting Hill to be part of a highly committed and passionate team.
The role requires someone who has a natural ability to interact with children, has a friendly, approachable, but firm disposition and can work efficiently and calmly under pressure. Duties will include encouraging good behaviour within the dining hall and helping with the safe movement of children around the school. Strong oral communication skills and the confidence to work with pupils and staff is essential.
NHP is a ‘Thinking School’, a title which reflects its intelligent approach to education and its devotion to instilling in its children the values of resilience, creativity and responsibility, which it holds dear. The successful applicant must fully support the ethos of the school.
Previous school experience is desirable but not essential. The candidate must have the desire to work with children and a willingness to participate in school life.
This position will involve contact with, and responsibility for, children and will amount to ‘regulated activity’.
The role is part-time, term time only, for approximately 15 hours per week over 5 days.
Competitive salary and free school lunches.
If you are keen to join our team, please tick the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application form.
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Friday 10th February 2023, although early applications are encouraged.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
NHP is an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About Notting Hill Prep School
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Knollys
Notting Hill Preparatory School is a mixed, non-denominational independent primary school in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, serving students from the age of 4-13. The primary school, situated in Notting Hill has approximately 435 students on record.
Notting Hill Preparatory School opened in 2003, set up through the collaboration of parents and teachers. The school opened new buildings in 2009 and 2018, with facilities including a computer suite and specialist art, music and science rooms.
Values and vision
Notting Hill Preparatory School’s vision is to welcome students into a close knit community where they can be inspired to learn in a modern teaching environment. The primary school installs the core values of kindness, courtesy and concern for others, wanting students to be happy and feel cared for during their time learning. It is important to the school that children feel respected and acknowledged as individuals, and encourages them to share their views and ideas in the classroom in order to challenge their thoughts and gain in confidence. Students are nurtured to become the best version of themselves while at the same time enjoying their childhood. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are available for children to get involved in and gain new skills, including music, sport and drama.
Independent School Inspectorate
“The personal qualities of pupils within the context of the school’s life are significant. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other’s differences and collaborate exceptionally well when working together. They are given many opportunities for responsibilities and accept these with enthusiasm and pride.”
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