Residential Performing Arts Assistants

Framlingham College is a co-educational, independent boarding and day school for pupils aged 3-18. The College embraces pupils with a wide range of interests and abilities and offers a huge number of co-curricular activities and sports that complement our academic curriculum and enrichen our pupils’ experience. We believe that learning happens within and beyond the classroom; our pupils and staff have high expectations of and for themselves within a supportive and aspirational environment. We believe in instilling curiosity, a spirit of enquiry and a love of learning for learning’s sake, in every pupil. Our vision is to equip our young people with the habits and knowledge they need to thrive in their future adult world.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, dynamic, and highly motivated residential Performing Arts Assistants to work at our busy day and boarding schools. This is an exciting opportunity predominately aimed at graduates who are interested in a career in the education sector and keen to build up valuable work experience. We would also accept applications from exceptional School Leavers. Candidates should be experienced and confident to lead groups in either Music or Drama, but willing to support in both areas.

Based at the Prep School, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across departments and will be involved in all areas of school life (Sport, Music, Drama, Art as well as supporting Academic subjects).

Opportunities for further training and qualifications may be available for the right candidate.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist and support the boarding, teaching and sports staff in the supervision and management of pupils throughout the academic year. The successful applicant will work closely with academic staff as well as the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and as part of a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is not an exhaustive list, and the post holder will be expected to show flexibility and assist with other tasks of a similar nature. The post holder is expected to work at the Prep School and Senior School.

• Work relevant to their specialism at both Framlingham College Prep School and Senior School.
• Taking full boarding responsibilities in House with evening duties, activities, administration and pastoral care.
• Overnight on-call duties to supervise sick children as necessary.
• Assisting teachers in the delivery of lessons in the classroom, across all departments.

For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

This position is offered on a one academic year fixed term basis commencing September 2023. The successful candidate will receive £11,388 per annum, plus rent-free furnished accommodation (including all bills), meals during term time, as well as complimentary membership to our leisure centre.

We welcome all applications especially from independent thinkers, creative minds and inspirational people and very much look forward to receiving your application.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role together with an application form. Recruitment packs are available from the HR Department on 01728 723789, email: Recruitment@framlinghamcollege.co.uk or from www.framlinghamcollege.co.uk.

Closing date: 2nd December

Interviews: 7th/8th December

Framlingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.