Resident GRAD Student – Performing Arts

Job Description
Resident GRAD Student – Performing Arts

Hours:

Full time, Term time only (please note that the School week runs from Monday
morning to Saturday 12.20 pm.)

You will receive an individual timetable for classroom assistance, Performing
Arts support, office support and break duties.  In addition to this you will have
a GRAD student rota for morning/ evening/ weekend duties and your time off.

Weekend boarding duties will be expected as required (usually once per half
term). Other occasional weekend work may be required such as Drama
festivals/ Sports Day/Open Days.  There may also be the opportunity to attend
overnight residentials.

Salary/ Benefits:

Competitive salary. Accommodation, free wi-fi and all food in term time
provided.

Report to:

Head of Boarding and Director of Performing Arts.

Job Purpose:

GRAD Students play an important role in the development and well-being of
our pupils and in the smooth running of the school. With responsibilities
spanning the boarding house, performing arts, classrooms, sports, enrichment
activities and beyond.

Key Responsibility
/Accountability

Boarding Responsibilities:

• Assist House parents with the operation and running of the boarding house.
• Help the children to get ready for the school day ahead and ‘wind down’
after a busy day at school.
• Support the boarders with their bedtime routine.
• Ensure pupils are behaving appropriately following the school’s behavior
policy.

• Assist with boarding activities and off-site trips.
• To ensure that you are familiar with the Boarding Handbook, the school's
policies and procedures for safeguarding, countering bullying, health and
safety, and are aware of the appropriate responses required in these areas.
• To perform any other tasks that the Headmaster or House Parents may
reasonably request.

Performing Arts Support:

Commented [KC1]:

• Assist Director of Performing Arts and co-teach some curriculum lessons.
• Set up and support music ensembles (e.g. orchestra).
• Assist with productions and concerts (termly).
• To accompany choirs, small groups and individuals for rehearsals and pupils
for practice sessions, internal and public performances, and examinations.
• If the candidate is an organist, playing the organ at some services in Church
as directed by the Director of Performing Arts.
• To teach aural for practical exams and music theory up to a minimum of
Grade V.

Classroom Support:

• Assist classroom teachers as directed.
• Check ‘Teams’ daily to ensure you are aware of where you are needed that
day, every day is different.
• Supervise pupils during break times, sign out and playground activities.
• Help children with their Prep (homework) both in school and at boarding.
• Attend INSET days and staff training.

Other:

• Attend and support school trips and residential trips.
• Assist with school functions such as parents' evenings, sports days and
speech days, which may be evenings and weekends.
• Support with general office duties including administrative tasks,
photocopying, laminating etc.
• Support with the School’s marketing and social media.
• Support with the School’s PE and Sports where possible.

Ensuring that all actions are discharged within the regulatory and legislative
requirements to which the school is subject.

Additional
Elements:

Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s
responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their
families has a role to play. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all
practitioners should make sure their approach is child related. This means that
they should consider, always, what is in the best interests of the child.

Person

Specification

You must comply with Terrington Hall School’s Protection and Safeguarding
Policy and Procedures and the requirement to report any concerns relating to
the safety or welfare of children.  A safeguarding induction and ongoing
safeguarding training is provided.

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate the following:

Ideal candidates will be responsible, enthusiastic, energetic and work well in a
team. Flexibility is also essential as GRAD Students perform a diverse range of
tasks. This position is well-suited to University leavers interested in pursuing a
career in teaching.

Qualifications/experience

  Relevant Performing Arts degree
  Music/ drama qualifications and performance experience
  Work experience in a school setting or with children is desirable but

not a necessity

Knowledge & Skills

  Excellent verbal and communication skills.
  Willingness to take on new challenges.
  The ability to play the piano/organ or a string instrument would be

advantageous; but we could consider applications from
instrumentalists.

  A musician with good sight-reading skills and experience of

accompanying and/or choral singing, ensemble playing, conducting.

Personal Qualities

  Be dynamic, caring, and enthusiastic with a passion for teaching.
  To be proactive, flexible, willing to contribute and work well as part of

the collegial team.

  Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality,

appearance and conduct.

  Establish and maintain courteous working relationships with

professional colleagues, pupils, and parents, and set a good example
through presentation and personal and professional conduct.

 Training

  To undertake such training and professional development as relevant

to the post.

  To attend staff meetings, briefings and INSET days.

Safeguarding and welfare of children

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of
children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they
come into contact with, will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance
with the Schools’ Child Protection Policy Statement. If while carrying out the
duties of the post the role holder becomes aware of any actual or potential
risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any
concerns to the School’s DSL or the Headteacher.

Terrington Hall School is committed to safeguarding and child protection and
promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate
vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.