Many thanks for taking an interest in the post of Graduate Residential Assistant here at Perrott Hill.
We are currently looking for a person to work specifically in our Pre-Prep department.
We seek an engaging and passionate Graduate Residential Assistant with the energy and enthusiasm to bring about excellent progress and enjoyment to the children at Perrott Hill. The role will be a live-in residential position, with evening duties in the boarding house. The role is available from January 2025 to July 2025 and on site accommodation is provided. Applicants should show a keen interest in a career in education, with previous holders going on to apply successfully for a PGCE afterwards.
Job Title: Graduate Residential Assistant (Pre-Prep).
Responsible to: Deputy Head or Head of Pre-Prep (day) and Head of
Boarding (evenings and weekends).
Salary: £15,000 per year depending on age with accommodation
and meals provided.
Contract: Fixed contract from January 2025 to July 2025.
Specific responsibilities (Pre-Prep):
• Support staff in the Pre-Prep in the academic and pastoral care provision for the children both inside
and outside the classroom;
• Work under the guidance of teaching staff to support the delivery of quality teaching and learning and to help raise standards of achievement for all children;
• Work to a timetable and carry out Pre-Prep duties as directed by the Head of Pre-Prep;
• Assist the Pre-Prep children with their daily needs (this includes our youngest children in Nursery);
• Assist Pre-Prep staff in the preparation of the school day, including things like photocopying and getting the refreshments trolley to ensure the children eat a healthy diet;
• Administer First Aid to Pre-Prep children for minor accidents – this will be under the supervision of the School Nurse when required and First Aid Training will be provided;
• Communicate with parents when necessary about their children;
• Attend Pre-Prep weekly staff meetings and have the confidence to share any concerns you may have about children;
• Report any safeguarding incidents in Pre-Prep to the Head of Pre-Prep or Head of EYFS;
• Assist staff on school trips;
• Assist at weekly swimming lessons as well as Pre-Prep sports lessons;
• Run an after school club in Pre-Prep.
Boarding and general responsibilities:
• Support the Head of Boarding and Assistant Houseparents in creating a warm and friendly
atmosphere and fostering a happy community spirit, especially for children newly arrived at the School;
• Help children learn the routines of the boarding houses and assist with any problems. Any concerns
about the well-being of children must be brought to the attention of the Head of Boarding or the Deputy
Head (as appropriate). Concerns of a safeguarding nature should be brought to the Designated
Safeguarding Lead or, in their absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead;
• Uphold the rules of the boarding houses and pass on breaches of the rules to the Head of Boarding or the Deputy Head (as appropriate);
• Participate in the evening duty rota under the direction of the senior member of staff on duty. Duties will include providing evening activities and helping with bedtimes;
• Participate in the weekend duty rota under the direction of the Head of Boarding;
• Actively engage with children and play a full part in ensuring their needs are met, at any point when on
duty in boarding hours.
• Assist in the wider activities programme around the School, as directed by the Deputy Head and Head of Pre-Prep;
• Assist in covering lessons as may be required and appropriate to the Grads’ experience;
• Accompany staff on excursions and activities as required;
• Assist the administration staff with office tasks as required;
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Applicants must hold, or be working towards, a good honours degree and have a suitable sense of
responsibility and professionalism;
• Those applying for the Pre-Prep position should have some experience of working with children aged 2-7 and be able to demonstrate a natural affinity for this age range;
• The ability to carry out instructions reliably and efficiently, along with a cheerful, willing and flexible
disposition, is a must.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the school’s own application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form without good reason, although they may be included to support it.
Please email your letter of application, completed application form, the names and contact details of three referees and a recent passport style photograph to the Headmaster via his PA, Clare Tootill, on ctootill@perrotthill.com
