Managed by:   Head of Juniors & Deputy Head of Seniors - Academic

Reporting to:                        Deputy Head of Seniors - Academic

Ditcham Park School

Ditcham Park School is a unique, successful and thriving school situated in 16 acres of the beautiful South Downs National Park. We have 400+ pupils, aged 4 to 16 years who benefit from a caring and supportive ethos and relatively small classes. GCSE results are consistently impressive and the school was ranked 14^th best independent school, in category, in the country based on its GCSE results. Pupils of Ditcham Park School are proud of their vibrant learning community which is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to discover their talents, realise their potential and become well rounded, socially responsible citizens in a school ‘where every child is known and valued’.  

We are seeking a committed, conscientious and hard working individual who is a great team player, taking pride in the impact they have in their role within the School.  The successful applicant should be organised, comfortable with change and adopt a ‘can do’ attitude.  This is a full-time, term-time only role.

The school has an extremely strong reputation for pastoral care and this will be a crucial focus of your work.  Through care for, and support of all of the children, and by liaising closely with colleagues, learning support staff and parents, it is our expectation and experience that our pupils thrive in all areas of school life and any potential concerns can be speedily and positively resolved; the class teacher’s responsibility and proactivity in demonstrating and leading with this approach is paramount.

·         To provide cover for teachers in both Juniors (Key Stage 1 and 2) and Seniors (Key Stage 3 and 4).

·         To provide cover for absent teachers, taking responsibility for their class and ensuring the students undertake pre-set work and/or activities.

·         To manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment in support of learning.

·         To supervise pupils during breaks and lunch.

·         To provide in-class assistance to individual pupils or to a group of pupils, as directed by the class teacher.

·         To assist in the supervision of students on school visits.

·         To contribute to co-curriculum such as sport, music, drama, clubs and activities.

·         To deal with immediate problems and emergencies in accordance with the School’s policies.

·         To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school through professionalism in all that they do.

·         To attend and participate in regular meetings including training and other learning activities as required.

·         To undertake any other duties, which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as directed by, or on behalf of, the Headmaster.

Wider School Contribution 

·       Attend parents’ evenings, open mornings, INSET days, school events and departmental meetings as appropriate to the role. 

·       Contribute to extracurricular clubs, competitions and enrichment activities. 

·       Support department specific extracurricular events and wider school initiatives. 

In making an appointment at Ditcham Park School we look for the person who, at interview and by virtue of their qualifications, best demonstrate that he/she:

·         is suitably qualified for the responsibilities of the post.

·         has good interpersonal and communication skills with pupils and colleagues.

·         has good listening skills and respect for all pupils.

·         has the ability to form relationships and to motivate pupils.

·         has the ability to generate enthusiasm for the work of the wider school.

·         can demonstrate high standards in the necessary professional competencies required of teachers:

1.       classroom management

2.       assessment, recording and reporting students’ progress where requested /directed

·         has confidence to contribute their own ideas and initiatives to the philosophy of the School.

·         is willing to be involved in the wider activities of the School.

·         has a practical understanding of administrative demands and efficient implementation of these.

·         has a commitment to personal and professional development.

What We Offer:     

As part of our team, you will receive:     

·       Competitive salary     

·       Employee Assistance Programme     

·       Wellbeing services     

·       Training and professional development opportunities     

Benefits    

·       Company events     

·       Company pension     

·       School fee remission     

·       Free lunch    

·       Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 

·       Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 

Ditcham Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. A certificate of good conduct may be needed for applicants who have lived or worked overseas. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate in the event of a successful application.  

As with all School employees, it is the School’s responsibility to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Safeguarding Policy at all times, thus promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons with whom he/she comes into contact.  

If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, you must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 all employees have a duty to look after their own and other’s health and safety. Ditcham Park School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.