Gap Student

Candidate Pack

Rupert House

Rupert House is a happy and high-achieving
independent Pre-Prep and Prep School for boys and
girls aged 3-11 years. We stand proudly at the heart of
the beautiful riverside town of Henley-on-Thames.
From the moment that children enter our care they
are encouraged to adopt a Growth Mindset learning
the values of creativity, respect, courage and
resilience that will enable them to stand tall in the
world.

In addition to our own Sports Facilities, at Rupert
House we are fortunate to be surrounded by a wealth
of fantastic facilities with which we have built
strong ties and collaborations. From the Rowing
Club to the Rugby club, the local churches to the
Kenton Theatre, the swimming pools to the Cricket
Club, our provision extends way beyond our school
buildings and grounds.

The Opportunity

Rupert House School is seeking GAP students to join
our team. In this role you will enrich the learning
experience for pupils and help with the day to day
running of the School.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic
person to join our passionate team of support staff.
You will be committed to ensuring every child
reaches their potential through your child-centred
approach, and you will be proactive in seeking self-
development whilst also working effectively within
a team. In addition to this you will provide effective
pastoral care, meeting the individual physical and
emotional needs of the children.

You will benefit from an opportunity to gain work
experience where high standards are expected in
everything we do. You will gain an insight into the
teaching profession and get involved in a huge
variety of experiences across the school.

For further information, please read the full job
description below.

Reporting to: Mrs Fletcher (Deputy Head Academic)
& M Nicholson (Director of Sport)

It is the post holders responsibility for promoting
and safeguarding the welfare of children and young
persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with
whom s/he comes into contact with. You will
adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s
Safeguarding and Staff Behaviour Policies at all
times.

If in the course of carrying out the duties of the
post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or
potential risks to the safety or welfare or children
in the school s/he must report any concerns to the
Headmaster or Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Wishford Education

In March 2024, Rupert House joined Wishford
Education, a group of high-performing schools in
Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire
and Kent. Schools work closely with the group’s
senior leaders to define strategy and then enjoy the
autonomy to run their schools, while benefiting from
the support that membership of the group brings. In
addition to strategic input and the sharing of best
practice, schools are able to access group expertise
in property, legal, HR, finance, compliance and
marketing.

For more information about Wishford, go to
wishford.co.uk

Hours, Salary and Benefits

Hours: Fixed Term Contract. Term Time Only. 40
hours per week.  Please see further below for term
dates.

Salary: £16,606 - £19,536 pa, age dependent and pro
rata

Benefits:

Employer pension 5%
EV scheme with Octopus
Shopping discount card
Complementary lunch
Paid holidays + bank holidays
Access to the group's counselling scheme
Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7
On site parking

Application & Key Information

We reserve the right to close applications early due
to high application numbers, so early application is
encouraged.

Interviews will be held as applications are
received. Start dates for the role are in line with the
term dates listed below.

When applying to the role, please use TES - link
here.

Alternatively, you can complete The Group’s
Application Form, which can be found on the
Rupert House Careers Page - link here.

Completed  forms are to be returned to
recruitment@ruperthouse.oxon.sch.uk

Please get in contact if you need assistance
completing an application form, or require an
adjustment for the application or interview
process.

Wishford Education is an equal opportunities
employer and welcomes applications from all
backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on
merit and will be made without regard to age,
disability, gender, nationality, race, colour,
ethnicity, or religion.

Job Description

You will be given a timetable, which will assign
you to specific teachers/year groups. This might,
however, change with time depending on how the
work progresses.

You will be required to work each day the school
is open, during the INSET days in advance of the
start of term and, potentially, also 1 day after the
autumn and spring terms have finished and 2
days after the summer term has finished.

General Duties:

Assisting at lunch tables
Break duties – including organising and
leading games for boys and girls
Working with individuals or small groups of
children to give them extra support
Helping to hear readers
Photocopying, laminating, assisting with
display work, general office/administrative
help
General classroom help
General administration duties for School
Secretary/Registrar and Teachers
Assisting with educational trips & visits,
possibly including those of a residential
nature
Assisting with additional evening and
weekend school activities, as required
Assisting with parents evenings

PE Department:

Assisting PE staff & supporting PE lessons
Setting up and tidying away PE equipment, as
directed

Games Department:

Walking children to and from the Games
pitches & Rugby ground
Helping with Games activities and with after
school sports clubs
Assisting with boys’ and girls’ games sessions
Attending and helping with sports matches
Supporting Games department administration

This list is not exhaustive, and you would be
expected to carry out any other reasonable duties
you are asked to undertake.

Personal Specification

The successful candidate will:

Be enthusiastic about working with and
inspiring children in all areas of school life
Be a good team player
Be an enthusiastic sportsperson and
passionate about the role of sport in the
School
Be a capable and confident communicator
Have the sporting knowledge, experience and
willingness to lead games and activities for
boys and girls at breaktimes and during
Games sessions. This will specifically include:
football, rugby, cricket, netball and hockey -
depending on experience

In addition, they will have:

A genuine commitment to the wellbeing and
pastoral care of children
The ability to inspire others and lead by
example
Excellent inter-personal skills
Excellent planning, administrative,
organisational and IT skills
A commitment to making sport fun for all
children at Rupert House
Other interests and hobbies that it may be
appropriate to utilise in school
Experience of managing children and
assisting with younger sportspeople
An understanding of the importance of
Safeguarding within an Educational context

25/26 Term Dates

Autumn Term 25
03/09/25 - 12/12/25 - including half term

Spring Term 26
7/01/26 - 27/03/26 - including half term

Summer Term 26
22/04/26 - 03/07/26 - including half term