Fairfield Trust Job Description and Person Specification

Job title:  Programme Manager

Work base: Fairfield College, Dilton Marsh

Team: Education

Hours of work: Full time 36.25 hours per week Mon-Fri

Salary: £49,010.00

 Safeguarding

Fairfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff
are expected to share this commitment. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the
safeguarding of young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in
relation to the safeguarding of young people gives cause for concern, Fairfield Trust agreed child
and adult protection procedures will be followed.

All posts involving direct contact with young people, children and vulnerable groups are exempt from
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013
& 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’.  These are not subject
to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering
of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website

For all roles that involve regulated activity, a DBS check will be required before appointment is
confirmed

 Job context and purpose

Fairfield Trust is a local independent Charity, the core business areas are an independent specialist
college for young people with additional needs, residential and independence services, a pub and
an animal park.

The Trust’s mission is: To enable young people to live and work without barriers

Our 5 agreed values are:
Teamwork: We hold ourselves and each other to account, and are better when we work together
Compassion: We act with trust, honesty and kindness in everything we do
Inclusion: We treat each other fairly and with respect
Innovation: We encourage thoughtful, creative and aspirational ideas
Pride: We encourage each other to be proud of who we are and what we do

The Programme Manager will lead and manage a designated workload with a particular focus on
the quality of teaching and learning. With the support of the Principal, you will line manage a team
of tutors, contribute to the development and progress of college pathways, engage in quality
assurance activity including learning walks, observation, internal and external verification for your
area.

The Programme Manager will lead by example, be advanced in their practice and support
colleagues across the college. There will be an expectation that resourcing, timetabling and
administration associated with the programmes, pathways and teams within your area are
prioritised and executed to a high standard. The key focus of this role is to act to identify gaps, areas
for improvement in their teams and to work quickly to close the gaps.

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There is also an expectation that the post-holders will lead college training and CPD for the
education team, in association with the Principal and other senior managers. There is a teaching
expectation as part of this role to be agreed. You may also be expected to have a tutor group,
coordinate EHCP reviews and deliver tutorial.

Key to this role is the commitment to ensuring that learners with SEND receive high-quality, inclusive,
and personalised learning experiences that support their progression, independence, and
wellbeing.

Your holiday entitlement of 10 weeks shall be taken within college holiday periods and includes
bank holiday entitlement.

 Main duties

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programme Leadership

  To lead and champion high-quality curriculum delivery across the college
  To lead by example and to advocate for high-aspiration curriculum
  Act as a role model and set high professional expectations, leading by example
  Develop robust, professional and motivational provision across the Trust
  Lead the design, delivery and review of college pathways and associated learning

programmes

  Promote a person-centred approach to curriculum planning and delivery
  Lead on the timetabling and resourcing of an agreed area
  Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice and relevant awarding body standards

2. Quality Assurance and Improvement

  Monitor and evaluate programme performance, including learner progress, retention, and

achievement

  Lead on the regular Programme Monitoring Reports and contribute to the Self-Assessment

Reports (SARs)

  With the Principal, undertake learning walks, observations, work scrutiny to identify strengths

and areas for improvement.

  Develop and monitor Developmental Action Plans where needed
  Schedule and deliver a comprehensive programme of CPD which improves the quality of



education
Implement quality improvement plan actions and respond to internal and external quality
assurance processes (e.g. Ofsted, awarding bodies)

3. Inclusive Practice and Safeguarding

  Undertake an agreed teaching responsibility (not greater than 50% FTE)
  Champion inclusive teaching, learn...

Gap Student

We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active Gap Student to join our friendly team.

You: motivated; hard-worker; keen to use your initiative; versatile; considering a career in
education; future leader; team-player; keen to learn; can-do attitude; friendly; organised;
punctual.

What we offer: valuable experience in an excellent boarding prep school (Reception to Year 8);
opportunities for involvement in sport, music and drama; access to our experienced teachers;
use of our sports facilities; meals while on duty; long school holidays for seeing the world!

Reporting to

Gap Coordinator & Head of Boarding

Type of position

Full time

Salary

Aged 18 – 20 inclusive - £22,568 pa

Fixed Term

September 2026 – end July 2027

Aged 21 and above - £26,437 pa

The School

Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and
inclusive academic environment.  We are a caring family-based community in which all children
are respected and valued.  We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with
exceptional possibilities.

Located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading
independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of
King’s College Choir, the School now caters for more than 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13
following the traditional Preparatory model. We have approximately 40 boy and girl boarders,
including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly and flexi-boarding.

King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often
with scholarships.

King’s is a vibrant and exciting place to teach. Outside the classroom there are many activities
and teaching staff are expected to take an interest in all aspects of School life.  All members of
staff contribute to extra-curricular activities outside lesson time.  Teaching staff are also
expected to play a full part in general School duties.

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Person Specification

The person appointed will demonstrate a particular interest in working with children in
education.  Good oral and written standards will be expected, as well as efficient administrative
skills. A sense of humour, the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, and excellent
interpersonal skills are all essential. The ability to work as part of a team is crucial.

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

•  Experience

•  Knowledge

•  Good written and verbal
communication skills.

•  Experience in a boarding
school environment.

•  Skills & Ability

•  Approachable, committed,

•  Experience in sports

coaching.

enthusiastic, motivated, calm,
well-organised.

•  Ability to take responsibility for
activities or special projects.
•  Open and responsive to new

experiences.

•  Willing to work as part of a

team.

•  Willing to play an active part in

the School community.

•  Willing to coach/support sports.
•  An understanding of, and

acceptance and commitment to,
the principles underlying equal
opportunities.

The Role

Gap Students work closely with many different areas of the School including Pre-Prep, Games,
Music and the Boarding House. The successful candidate will take an enthusiastic and
responsible approach to all duties. Gap Students follow a detailed duty rota which includes, but
is not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities

•  Assisting members of staff with the delivery of lessons or activities throughout the

School;

•  Providing support to staff and supervision of pupils on educational visits or residential

trips; helping with themed learning days on site;

•  Monitoring pupils’ behaviour and social interactions during breaktimes and lunchtime;

encouraging inclusion and managing games to promote fairness;

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•  Helping the School Office with administrative tasks such as checking the register at the

start of each school day, as well as other tasks deemed appropriate;

•  Supporting Games staff with Games lessons / fixtures; this may include accompanying

sports teams to away matches; and

•  Helping supervise the boarders after school, in the evenings and at weekends (by rota);
this may include assisting with activities, leading town trips with a small group, sitting
with boarders at mealtimes and encouraging good table manners and helping with
bedtimes.

In working with pupils, Gap students are also expected:

•  To take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of all pupils in their care.

•  To know, demonstrate and promote the King’s ethos.

•  To be sensitive to social relationships between children.

•  To be aware of pupils’ concerns and be sensitive to these in practice.

•  To be proactive in reporting concerns about a pupil either to the appropriate member

of staff or through the relevant reporting process.

•  To be familiar with all relevant School policies and procedures such as the School’s

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Policy for...

Gap Student

We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active Gap Student to join our friendly team.

You: motivated; hard-worker; keen to use your initiative; versatile; considering a career in
education; future leader; team-player; keen to learn; can-do attitude; friendly; organised;
punctual.

What we offer: valuable experience in an excellent boarding prep school (Reception to Year 8);
opportunities for involvement in sport, music and drama; access to our experienced teachers;
use of our sports facilities; meals while on duty; long school holidays for seeing the world!

Reporting to

Gap Coordinator & Head of Boarding

Type of position

Full time

Salary

Fixed Term

To be decided

September 2026 – July 2027

The School

Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and
inclusive academic environment.  We are a caring family-based community in which all children
are respected and valued.  We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with
exceptional possibilities.

Located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading
independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of
King’s College Choir, the School now caters for more than 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13
following the traditional Preparatory model. We have approximately 40 boy and girl boarders,
including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly and flexi-boarding.

King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often
with scholarships.

King’s is a vibrant and exciting place to teach. Outside the classroom there are many activities
and teaching staff are expected to take an interest in all aspects of School life.  All members of
staff contribute to extra-curricular activities outside lesson time.  Teaching staff are also
expected to play a full part in general School duties.

Page 1 of 5

Person Specification

The person appointed will demonstrate a particular interest in working with children in
education.  Good oral and written standards will be expected, as well as efficient administrative
skills. A sense of humour, the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, and excellent
interpersonal skills are all essential. The ability to work as part of a team is crucial.

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

•  Experience

•  Knowledge

•  Good written and verbal
communication skills.

•  Experience in a boarding
school environment.

•  Skills & Ability

•  Approachable, committed,

•  Experience in sports

coaching.

enthusiastic, motivated, calm,
well-organised.

•  Ability to take responsibility for
activities or special projects.
•  Open and responsive to new

experiences.

•  Willing to work as part of a

team.

•  Willing to play an active part in

the School community.

•  Willing to coach/support sports.
•  An understanding of, and

acceptance and commitment to,
the principles underlying equal
opportunities.

The Role

Gap Students work closely with many different areas of the School including Pre-Prep, Games,
Music and the Boarding House. The successful candidate will take an enthusiastic and
responsible approach to all duties. Gap Students follow a detailed duty rota which includes, but
is not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities

•  Assisting members of staff with the delivery of lessons or activities throughout the

School;

•  Providing support to staff and supervision of pupils on educational visits or residential

trips; helping with themed learning days on site;

•  Monitoring pupils’ behaviour and social interactions during breaktimes and lunchtime;

encouraging inclusion and managing games to promote fairness;

Page 2 of 5

•  Helping the School Office with administrative tasks such as checking the register at the

start of each school day, as well as other tasks deemed appropriate;

•  Supporting Games staff with Games lessons / fixtures; this may include accompanying

sports teams to away matches; and

•  Helping supervise the boarders after school, in the evenings and at weekends (by rota);
this may include assisting with activities, leading town trips with a small group, sitting
with boarders at mealtimes and encouraging good table manners and helping with
bedtimes.

In working with pupils, Gap students are also expected:

•  To take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of all pupils in their care.

•  To know, demonstrate and promote the King’s ethos.

•  To be sensitive to social relationships between children.

•  To be aware of pupils’ concerns and be sensitive to these in practice.

•  To be proactive in reporting concerns about a pupil either to the appropriate member

of staff or through the relevant reporting process.

•  To be familiar with all relevant School policies and procedures such as the School’s

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Policy for Good Discipline and Anti-Bullying Policy.

•  To understa...

Gap Student

Welcome from the Head

Thank you for your interest in King’s House School. I am very proud of our staff here
at KHS, and we are a friendly and caring school with a strong sense of community, where
pupils can thrive and flourish. The pastoral aspect of school life is at the heart of
everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive environment that is
both nurturing and challenging. I am proud of the supportive and collaborative culture
at King’s House, which helps staff and pupils to be the best they can be.

It is a joy to watch our pupils grow into confident young people, ambassadors for King’s
House when they leave us at 13+ to go onto a wide range of day and boarding Senior
Schools. We value a broad and balanced academic education, enabling our pupils to
develop their academic, social, sporting, emotional and artistic attributes.

We are committed to recruiting excellent staff across our teaching and non-teaching
departments and King’s House School Enterprises, with the opportunity to develop
careers. You will be joining the school at an exciting time, when we are investing in
our facilities to ensure an inspiring education for students for many years to come. In
September 2024, the school moved to coeducation with girls currently in over half of our
year groups.

I hope this provides you with a flavour of what life is like at King’s House School, with a
staff  team  who  develop  enthusiastic  young  people  who  can  be  relied  upon  to  make  a
positive contribution in all areas of school life.

Mark Turner
Head

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rooms, two science laboratories, a new design technology room and music area.
There are three forms in each year group. Forms are mixed-ability in Years 4 - 6
with some subjects setted, and streamed in Years 7 and 8. Pupils experience
increasing exposure to subject specialist teachers, who will teach a range of year
groups and sometimes more than one subject. The curriculum the pupils follow
prepares them for Common Entrance at the end of Year 8.

Throughout their time at King’s House, the pupils are encouraged to take part in
art, drama, music and sporting activities. There are productions every year for all
year groups, concerts and many more performance opportunities for music, as
well as numerous games fixtures and sporting activities. There are also outings
for all years to enrich the curriculum, and from Year 3 residential trips in the
summer term.

King’s House offers its pupils a broad and balanced curriculum and prepares
them well for their transition on to their next school. We cherish each pupil as an
individual and provide them with the skills and mental resilience to succeed in
whatever path they choose to take. Small class sizes means that we can get to
know each child and identify their unique strengths, interests and passions.

King’s House School

King’s House School was founded in Richmond in 1946 and has been a boys’ prep
school since then until September 2024, when girls joined for the first time as we
move to co-education. The school operates on three sites in or around Kings Road,
which is on the very pleasant setting of Richmond Hill. The Senior Department (for
pupils from Year 4 to Year 8) is at 68 Kings Road, the Junior Department on its own
site just down the hill, and the Nursery around the corner on Princes Road. The
school also has a 35-acre sports ground just over Barnes Bridge, where there are
numerous pitches, athletics facilities, cricket nets, tennis courts, two 3G pitches and
all-weather pitch.

All children in the Nursery are guaranteed a place in Reception, and there are also
small intakes at Years 3, 4 and 7. Pupils generally stay until 13 when they move on
to a wide range of single-sex, co-ed, day and boarding schools, with a number each
year gaining scholarships.

The Nursery operates from its own site in a carefully restored building on Princes
Road. The youngest children, in Hedgehog Class (rising 3s), are based on the top
floor and Squirrels and Rabbits Class (rising 4s) on the ground floor. There is a very
positive, caring atmosphere to the Nursery, and the ground floor has an additional
Woodland Library also used for small group activities and specialist teaching. The
Nursery has its own dedicated staff supplemented with specialists from the school
PE, Music, Drama and Copmuting departments.

The Junior Department (JD) is housed in two Victorian buildings which have
been sensitively redesigned and linked to provide an exciting and stimulating
environment for the pupils. There is a two-form entry to Reception with about forty
children in the year group. This number grows to about 48 in Year 3 with three forms.
The class teachers deliver the vast majority of the curriculum, but pupils do have
lessons with specialist teachers for Music, languages, PE and Games and Computing.
All children take swimming lessons at a local pool from Years 1 - 3, and the Early Years
and Key Stage 1 regular use The Nest, the outdoo...