(Fixed term contract for one academic year – starting in September 2024)
Mount House School is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a fixed period of 12 months during term time from 1st September 2024 to 31 st August 2025 (the contract includes paid holiday). The successful candidate would ideally have a broad range of musical experience and a particular passion for singing.
The post offers an opportunity to gain extensive and worthwhile working experience in a small independent school. The post will be particularly attractive to a graduate thinking of a career in education. The position will offer a comprehensive experience developing skills in a supportive and collegiate environment. The opportunity would provide an excellent introduction to a PGCE course.
The role will enable the appointed candidate to take part in all aspects of school life and in particular the co-curricular programme and sport. The work will be varied, and that variety would, to some extent, be determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual appointed.
Accountability
The Graduate Teaching Assistant’s day-to-day line manager will be their Head of Faculty, overseen by the Senior Deputy Head.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the post holder may vary depending on the demands of the role but
may include the following areas:
- Supporting the school’s music programme and taking responsibility for one or more musical ensembles;
- Supporting the coaching of games sessions, possibly taking responsibility for a sports team, including mid-week fixtures in each term;
- Observation, team teaching and possibly phased responsibility for teaching across the age range in the successful applicant’s subject area;
- Assisting with the running of co-curricular clubs and societies with possible opportunities to manage activities;
- Assisting with the administration of and participation on school trips (day trips and residential);
- Carrying out a range of administrative and support tasks;
- Supporting, assessing and recording students’ progress in accordance with faculty and school policies, including those with specific learning needs;
- Taking part in the pastoral life of the school as an assistant form tutor;
- Making a contribution to the wider life of the school in every sense.
Person Specification and Qualifications
- Honours Degree;
- A genuine passion for working with and teaching young people;
- Demonstrates high standards of behaviour and is able to model the School values;
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills;
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently and use initiative;
- High order administrative skills, effectively manages commitments and deadlines;
- ICT competence and willingness to learn and use new technologies;
- Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues;
- Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to teams;
- The emotional resilience to cope with and learn from challenging situations;
The salary for this role will be £22,000 per annum.
Working hours will be 8.15 am to 5.15 pm Monday-Friday during term time, as well as staff inset. Additionally, staff work on 2 Saturday mornings: Open Day and Entrance Assessment Day (exact dates will be confirmed at the interview)
Please e-mail application forms with a supporting statement to: Careers@mounthouse.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 10:00 am on Friday 19 April 2024.
Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
It is a condition of employment at Mount House School that every applicant who accepts the offer of a job will be subject to criminal background checks through the DBS and will be required to provide documentary evidence to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. The checks will be carried out at the School’s expense. References will be taken up, including those from previous employers.
Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.