PRE-SCHOOL LEADER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Minimum of a current Level 3 Childcare qualification (BTEC, CACHE DIPLOMA, EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR or equivalent) English and mathematics GCSE Grades C or above, or equivalent X X BA (Hons) Degree relevant to industry with EYPS / QTS / EYT status Paediatric First Aid and food hygiene qualification X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early years setting Strong understanding of child development and early years pedagogy A thorough understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Every Child Matters Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and health & safety regulations X X X X Experience of supporting children with SEND X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Professional manner and ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work within a team, but also under own direction A personal/subject specialism to enrich our children’s experiences Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate activities that support children’s learning and development Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Parents/Guardians Strong organisational and time management skills Have a create and innovative approach to early years education X X X X X X X
GROUNDS & GARDEN APPRENTICE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Good standard of education, particularly GCSEs in Math’s and English X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable An understanding of health and safety management, including risk assessments to ensure all activities are carried out in a safe way X Skills/Abilities Good numeracy and literacy skills Good communication skills Ability to understand and follow instructions Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues Ability to maintain confidentiality where necessary Able to be flexible in work activities, location and hours of work Personable and comfortable in dealing with people including tenants, tradespeople, visitors and other colleagues Be conscientious and diligent and show attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative and be a self-starter Ability to work to deadlines Flexible approach to dealing with and adapting to change Committed to providing excellent customer service Ability to respect confidentiality and recognise the importance of data protection Passionate about beginning a career in the education sector Essential Desirable X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Good standard of education, particularly GCSEs in Math’s and English X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable An understanding of health and safety management, including risk assessments to ensure all activities are carried out in a safe way X Skills/Abilities Good numeracy and literacy skills Good communication skills Ability to understand and follow instructions Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues Ability to maintain confidentiality where necessary Able to be flexible in work activities, location and hours of work Personable and comfortable in dealing with people including tenants, tradespeople, visitors and other colleagues Be conscientious and diligent and show attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative and be a self-starter Ability to work to deadlines Flexible approach to dealing with and adapting to change Committed to providing excellent customer service Ability to respect confidentiality and recognise the importance of data protection Passionate about beginning a career in the education sector Essential Desirable X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
CHEF DE PARTIE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: CHEF DE PARTIE Responsible to: Chef Manager/Senior Chef de Partie Role Purpose: The main purposes of the role of the Chef de Partie is: • To ensure the Sedbergh School Hub kitchen contributes to pupil wellness as well as the School’s reputation by delivering consistently high standard food and customer service from a Hub kitchen cooking for two dining rooms. • To supervise catering staff and junior chefs on duty in the absence of Sous Chefs and Managers with the key aim of maintaining high standards of motivation and morale while embracing the ethos of the School’s policies and core competencies. Duties: The duties of the Chef de Partie will be wide and varied and it is not intended to cover every possible aspect of the job here. However, it is anticipated that the main areas of responsibility will be as follows: • To prepare, assemble, cook all menu dishes in a Hub kitchen operation serving one satellite dining room (two in total). • Maintain a consistent menu offer for both dining rooms. • Provide the highest quality food service to pupils, staff, parents and guests in line with the schools standing. • To embrace the Sedbergh School ethos and be prepared to go beyond the call of duty on a regular basis. • To both assist and supervise the general cleaning of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of hygiene. • Assist the Chef Manager and Sous Chef with product ordering and be flexible when planning out rotas. Safeguarding: • Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The role holder will always be expected to support this approach in the context of their role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding policies and procedures. Chef de Partie 2024 • If while carrying out their duties, they become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the school’s DSL officer or to the Headmaster. • Attend annual in-service training provided by the School. • Staff with line management responsibility are also expected to actively promote safeguarding awareness and knowledge in their teams and lead by example. Health & Safety and Food Hygiene: • Ensure compliance with all food hygiene and H&S regulations including the Allergen Policy and the training of staff. Maintain accurate HACCP records in kitchen diary including transport logs for satellite dining room food. • Conduct self and team with high standards of food hygiene and maintain a clean, tidy and organized kitchen. • Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or fail to do. • When loading and unloading hot boxes or other equipment, adhere to safe work procedures and good manual handling practises to minimise any incidents. Train team members in the same. • Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues. • Report any HSE hazards, accidents, incidents, illnesses and diseases to the Catering Manager or Helpdesk. Delivery of Food Service & Customer Satisfaction: • Lead the delivery and production of meals for pupils and staff in two dining rooms; lunch and dinner offering as well as break and snack items to a high standard. • Follow the approved menu for both dining rooms that meets quality and nutritional standards. • Provide for any special dietary requirements or allergies with tasty and creative alternative meals that are also nutritious. • To deal with any requests from pupils, staff, guests and parents promptly and politely. • Always maintain positive client relationships and build partnerships with residential and pastoral staff. • Project a professional image and be positive and friendly with pupils and clients. Be prepared to be in the spotlight, up front on the servery and proud of the food you and your team have produced. • Produce prep and production lists, when needed, that are clear and easy to read, and brief junior staff on jobs to be completed. Budgets & Targets: • Effective use of food product to recipe and spec standards for menu items. Productive use of time in kitchen with effective prep and production lists. • Use Cherry Pi when needed within spend guidelines. • Train serving staff on dish specification and portion control methods. • Contribute to the streamlining of production methods. Make best use of Rational cooking programs that provide a benefit of time saved or increased of product quality. • Note consumption patterns and recommend adjustments to food orders with Sous Chef and Managers. • Stock rotation is followed, and all storerooms and freezers are in order and all relevant staff are trained in FIFO. • Stock takes are completed with accuracy and in a timely manner. • Be results driven on EHO audits, employee retention and morale, HSE, Food Forums and other targets set by senior leadership. Chef de Partie 2024 Team Management & Leadership: Lead by example with consistently above standard food quality, presentation and productivity. • Attend shift briefings with Sous Chefs and pass on information as needed. • • Be encouraging and positive with team members. • Take an active role in recognizing outstanding colleague performance. • Be cheerful and resilient under adversity. Other: • Ensure work, communication and approach conforms to the ethos, values, and style of the school. Keep up to date, and comply with the Sedbergh School’s Rules, Policies and Procedures always. • To attend meetings and training courses as required. • To prepare and produce all requirements for special school functions and evening events which may sometimes be outside normal working hours. • Any other expected duties as requested or required to meet the needs of the school. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672 Chef de Partie 2024
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Full Driving Licence Level 2 or 3 attainment in Cookery Level 2 or above in Food Hygiene Essential Desirable X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable 3-6 years chef experience in commercial kitchen establishments including volume banqueting and restaurants 2-3 years kitchen supervisory experience Experience leading small teams of chefs and kitchen staff in a variety of settings including banqueting and offsite catering Bring knowledge and experience to improve production methods for the team All round experience in all kitchen sections & a wide variety of cuisines – continental, French, Asian, tex mex etc X X X X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Good coach. Able to inspire others to high standards Show top food skills to team members and customers Cheerful and positive person especially when the pressure is on Be flexible with work schedule and demands of the business Enjoy being busy and being very productive with food prep Promote positive client relationships X X X X X X
NURSERY PRACTITIONER (THE MULBERRY BUSH, CASTERTON) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: NURSERY PRACTITIONER Responsible to: Deputy Manager Main Purpose: As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for the care, learning and development of children ages 0- 3 years, ensuring they receive the highest standard of early years education. You will work as part of a dedicated team, building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to create a nurturing and engaging environment. They will achieve this through: • Including play and learning opportunities for children to enjoy and develop their skills in the seven Areas of Learning and Development; • Developing within children the characteristics of effective learners; • Treating each child as an individual and working to ensure their needs are met; • Regularly communicating and working in partnership with Parents/Guardians; • Working to all the Nursery Policies, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Confidentiality. The Nursery Practitioner will also ensure that Every Child Matters and the themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage are embedded within their own practice, and ensure that their own practice promotes the following characteristics of effective learning: Playing and Exploring - Engagement – Hands: • Finding out and exploring; • Playing with what they know; • Being willing to ‘have a go’. Active Learning - Motivation – Heart: • Being involve and concentrating; • Keeping trying; • Enjoying achieving what they set out to do. Creating and Thinking Critically - Thinking – Head: • Having their own ideas; • Making links; • Choosing ways to do things. Roles and Responsibilities: Childcare To fully support the Nursery Management team in the day to day running of the Nursery by promoting a safe, healthy, stimulating, child-centred environment both indoor and outdoor. • To be allocated named children for you to act as their Key Person. Overseeing for each child their care records, which will include daily record sheets, learning journeys, observations, key assessments, and reporting and communicating this information to parents; • To ensure your Key Children are being provided a range of learning opportunities at the appropriate level, to enable them to achieve within the Early Years Foundation Stage. To undertake quality observations and assessments on your Key Children or children within your care, as allocated by your Group/Room Leader. To report back these finding to your Group/Room Leader with ideas of ‘Next Steps’ for future planning, and to be involved in planning these activities for your group of children; • To provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment which ensures that every child has the opportunity to flourish and celebrate achievements. The Nursery Practitioner will achieve this by giving praise, showcasing and displaying children’s work in an attractive way; • To report any concerns about any children to the Group/Room Leader and SENCO; • To promote the inclusion of children with special educational and additional needs; • To ensure that children are given the opportunity to talk about and share their own family customs and traditions and develop an awareness of other cultural beliefs and differences; • To offer all children equal opportunities with regard to their gender, disabilities, religious persuasion, racial origins, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, to challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed; • To ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed in a timely manner; • To ensure that care routines are in accordance with Parents’/Guardians’ wishes, and are adhered to for their child; • To ensure that you offer a good and regular opportunity for Parents/Guardians to communicate with you; • To ensure the correct procedures are followed to identify every adult entering the premises; • To ensure that every child is collected by someone known to the nursery and, if not, to follow the correct procedure to ensure the safety of the children. Professional and Organisational • To adopt a professional approach in all aspects of this role, including adhering to and actively using and promoting Nursery Policies and Procedures; • To promote positive attitudes towards the Nursery, promoting teamwork and a high morale amongst staff; • To report any safeguarding concerns (children or staff) to the Designated Safeguarding Lead; • To ensure that all forms of confidentiality are maintained, both inside and outside of the Nursery; • To support the Group/Room Leader in ensuring that the staff/child ratios are correct at all times; • To ensure appropriate cover is in place before you to leave your group of children; • To ensure that the developmental checks and tracking for the children’s progress are carried out at the required time; • To ensure that development records are prepared and made available to Parents/Guardians, and to be available to answer any queries or concerns; • To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings, including whole Nursery meetings and team meetings, during and outside of your normal working hours; • To assist the Nursery Management Team in organising and supporting Nursery events held outside of your normal working hours; • To attend Parents’ Evenings and Nursery events, outside of nursery working hours; • To be punctual and ready to start work at the allocated time; • To adhere to the dress code of the Nursery; • To maintain a high level of day-to-day hygiene within the Nursery rooms, including domestic and laundry duties; • To ensure the manners and behaviour of all children and staff, including yourself, do not have an unwanted effect on the general health, safety, and welfare of people attending the Nursery; • To work as part of a team and promote a healthy team spirit and provide a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students, in addition to helping new staff to fit into the Nursery; • To be involved in recording accidents and incidents, to be aware of the risk assessments for the building and to ensure these are used when accessing the indoor and outdoor environments, as well as for any trips and visits. To support the Management Team in monitoring these assessments and the impact on your environment; • To supervise meals and mealtimes and where appropriate, prepare babies’ feeds. You may be required on occasion to prepare the children’s meals and snacks; • To undertake regular CPD (continuing professional development) training appropriate to furthering your own potential, or to develop and undergo training required by the Management team which will meet the needs and requirements of the Nursery; • To ensure that the observations, assessments and paperwork have been carried out and completed for your new starting Key Children; • To ensure that all resources within your responsibility are replenished, clean and tidy at the end of every day and ready for the following day; • To proactive in assessing where in the Nursery your help can be most utilised, remaining constantly aware of the needs of the children; • Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Management team. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE Responsible to: Clerk of Works Key Duties & Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include: • To achieve good timekeeping in attending work and college. • Carry out relevant trade duties on responsive and planned works as requested to School specifications and standards. • Repairs and restoration work on school properties. • To work in accordance with the information, instruction and training given safely and efficiently and to inform the line manager of any potential safety hazards not adequately controlled. • Complete relevant documentation to the satisfaction of your line manager. • Use authorised plant, tools and equipment provided with due care and attention and as supervised. • Work as part of a team. • Work flexibly across the repairs and maintenance service. • Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, customers and managers to ensure the effectiveness of the repairs and maintenance service. • Take part in the apprentice review process and complete any training required and be capable of working independently in the final year of the apprenticeship. • Undertake health and safety and other training as required. Health and Safety Safely load, transport and unload materials and equipment as directed. • • Adhere to risk assessments and method statements relating to own area of work and to work in safe manner taking account your own and other people’s health and wellbeing. • Adhere to Health and Safety policy and procedures including the wearing of personal protective equipment when necessary. • Ensure that routine housekeeping of the work areas around the school, the workshops and vehicles; keeping them tidy, safe and legal. • Ensure the safe upkeep of tools and equipment, including the maintenance of any relevant records. • Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and other relevant legislation. 1 • Ensure that Risk Assessments are undertaken, documented and reviewed for Painting and Decorating activities including routine and one-off jobs. • Ensure the safe storage and monitoring of any COSHH items. Miscellaneous • To assist the Clerk of Works with delegated work as required. • To use school IT systems including the Maintenance Helpdesk to manage jobs. • To assist colleagues as necessary during busy periods. • Attend relevant staff meetings, other meetings, and training and development as required by the post. • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (child protection), health safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. • Contribute to the ethos of the school. • Your duties may vary from time to time within the broad remit of your role and grade. You are required to undertake any such reasonable and appropriate duties. Health & Safety The Maintenance Apprentice must be fully conversant with the School’s Health & Safety Policy and report any breaches of the policy to their Line Manager. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672 2
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE Responsible to: Chef Manager/Sous Chef Role Purpose: The main purposes of the role of the Senior Chef de Partie is: • To ensure the Sedbergh School Hub kitchen contributes to pupil wellness as well as the school reputation by delivering consistently high standard food and customer service from a Hub kitchen cooking for two dining rooms. • To assist with managing the full Catering team, with the key aim of maintaining high standards of motivation and morale while embracing the ethos of the School’s policies and core competencies. Duties: The duties of the Senior Chef de Partie will be wide and varied, and it is not intended to cover every possible aspect of the job here. However, it is anticipated that the main areas of responsibility will be as follows: • To assist with the leadership and management of the preparation and cooking of all menu dishes in a Hub kitchen operation serving one satellite dining room (two in total). • Maintain a consistent menu offer for both dining rooms. • Provide the highest quality food service to pupils, staff, parents and guests in line with the schools standing. • To embrace the Sedbergh School ethos and be prepared to go beyond the call of duty on a regular basis. • To both assist and supervise the general cleaning of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of hygiene. • To ensure that Catering staff are well motivated, trained and recognized for their contribution. • Assist the Sous Chef and Chef Manager with product ordering and be flexible when planning out rotas. Safeguarding: • Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The role holder will always be expected to support this approach in the context of their role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding policies and procedures. If while carrying out their duties, they become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the school’s DSL officer or to the Headmaster. • Sous Chef 2025 • Attend annual in-service training provided by the School. • Staff with line management responsibility are also expected to actively promote safeguarding awareness and knowledge in their teams and lead by example. Health & Safety and Food Hygiene: • Ensure compliance with all food hygiene and H&S regulations including the Allergen Policy and the training of staff. Maintain accurate HACCP records in kitchen diary including transport logs for satellite dining room food. • Conduct self and team with high standards of food hygiene and maintain a clean, tidy and organized kitchen. • Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or fail to do. • When loading and unloading hot boxes or other equipment, adhere to safe work procedures and good manual handling practises to minimise any incidents. Train team members in the same. • Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues. • Report any HSE hazards, accidents, incidents, illnesses and diseases to the Catering Manager or Helpdesk. Delivery of Food Service & Customer Satisfaction: • Assist staff and Sous Chef with the delivery and production of meals for pupils and staff in two dining rooms; lunch and dinner offering as well as break and snack items to a high standard. • Follow the approved menu for both dining rooms that meets quality and nutritional standards. • Attend food forums and provide feedback on effectiveness on menu to Chef Manager and Catering Manager. • Provide for any special dietary requirements or allergies with tasty and creative alternative meals that are also nutritious. • To deal with any requests from pupils, staff, guests and parents promptly and politely. • Always maintain positive client relationships and build partnerships with residential and pastoral staff. • Project a professional image and be positive and friendly with pupils and clients. Be prepared to be in the spotlight, up front on the servery and proud of the food you and your team have produced. • Ensure that cooking plans, prep or production lists are made up and giving briefings on them to duty chefs and staff. Budgets & Targets: • Assist team leader with effective budget and food purchase management to ensure we remain on target by week, month and term. • Utilise purchase software Cherry Pi and Piranha recipe file for costings on events and core feeding menu cycles. • Assist with training of staff on dish specification and portion control methods. • Make suggestions for improving work processes (food production) to maximize use of time by Chefs on duty. Make best use of Rational cooking programs that provide a benefit of time saved or increased of product quality. • Note consumption patterns and recommend adjustments to food orders with Sous Chef or Chef Manager. • Stock takes are completed with accuracy and in a timely manner. • Be results driven on EHO audits, employee retention and morale, HSE, Food Forums and other targets set by senior leadership. • Follow food prep and cooking plan list and ensure timelines are being met. Sous Chef 2025 Team Management & Leadership: • Attend shift briefings with Chef Manager or Sous Chef and pass on information as needed. • In the absence of the Sous Chef supervise the day-to-day performance of staff, in line with standard operating procedures and departmental standards. • Take an active role in recognizing outstanding colleague performance. • Lead by example and be resilient under adversity. Other: • Ensure work, communication and approach conforms to the ethos, values, and style of the school. Keep up to date, and comply with the Sedbergh School’s Rules, Policies and Procedures. • To attend meetings and training courses as required. • To prepare and produce all requirements for special school functions and evening events which may sometimes be outside normal working hours. • Any other expected duties as requested or required to meet the needs of the school. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672 Sous Chef 2025
CLEANING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: CLEANING ASSISTANT Responsible to: Cleaning Manager Main Purpose: Cleaning school buildings Roles and Responsibilities: The role of the Cleaning Assistant is to clean and maintain tidiness in all designated areas, as allocated by the Cleaning Supervisor, including periodic deep cleaning as specified. The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility. The duties of the Cleaning Assistant will be varied and this job description is not intended to cover every area of responsibility. It is anticipated that the scope of the work may vary from time to time, but it will include the following. Duties 1. Cleaning Carry out all cleaning within allocated areas as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor. • • Within allocated areas, clean all furniture, fittings, equipment and carpeting with appropriate cleaning products and in accordance with COSHH Regulations. If requested to do so by the Cleaning Supervisor, cover other housekeeping duties within the place of work. Ensure that all cleaning equipment is kept clean and in working order. Ensure that the stock of cleaning materials is maintained. Ensure that in-house laundry is washed and dried, and that all laundry is returned to its designated area in a timely manner. Be prepared to undertake deep cleaning duties as and when requested to do so. • • • • • 2. Health & Safety • • • Adhere to COSHH Regulations in all areas of work within the School. Comply with legislation and follow rules and regulations laid down in the School’s Hygiene, Health & Safety Policy. Attend any training that is offered by the School in relation to health & safety, relevant legislation and relevant School policies. • Wear safety shoes (if supplied) at all times whilst at work. • Report any potential hazards in the work area to the Cleaning Supervisor. • Ensure that all equipment and materials are locked in the cleaning cupboard when not in use, so that there is no chemical or mechanical hazard to pupils, and return the cupboard key to the appropriate location after use. 3. Maintenance • Immediately report any faults, breakages and potentially unsafe equipment or furniture to the Cleaning Supervisor. 4. Mobility • Be willing to work at a different location if requested to do so, in order to ensure that the staffing needs of the School are met. 5. General • Be willing to carry out any reasonable duties as and when requested to do so by Cleaning Supervisor. • Maintain a professional image by being polite, helpful and courteous at all times. • Wear any uniform that may be provided by the School, to maintain tidy and clean appearance at all times. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
TEACHER OF DT (PT 0.5) PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Educated to Degree level or equivalent A range of teaching experience to include GCSE and A Level QTS Qualification Experience/Knowledge X X X Essential Desirable Ability to teach further Design Technology X Experience of a full-boarding environment Experience of CAD and CAM Knowledge of Jewellery and Silversmithing X X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Excellent management, administrative and organisational skills Clear and effective communication skills Resilience to the demands of a busy boarding School Familiarity with Boarding education Interest in a range of academic and non-academic activities beyond Design Technology Ability to coach one of the school’s main sports (Rugby, Cricket, Hockey and Netball) to a high standard X X X X X X
CLEANER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment None required Experience/Knowledge Previous cleaning experience Skills/Abilities Attention to detail Ability to work alone and as part of a team Previous work in a school setting Essential Desirable Essential Desirable x Essential Desirable x x x
GROUNDS AND GARDEN APPRENTICE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: GROUNDS AND GARDEN APPRENTICE Responsible to: Grounds Manager Purpose The gardening team of Sedbergh School provide pupils, staff and visitors to the School with gardens commensurate with the School’s long standing position as a leading Independent School. There may be occasions when out of normal hours working will be required, i.e. special school events. Time can be taken off in lieu in consultation with the Grounds Manager. In periods of adverse weather conditions, when outside working is not possible, the candidate may be required to assist the Clerk of Works with internal maintenance tasks. Duties Tasks will vary on a daily basis as determined by the Assistant Grounds Manager or Head Gardener and will include: • Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Lawn maintenance and cultivation. • • The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery and plant. • The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers. • Adjustment of mower height and quality of cut, etc. Oil level checks and checks for damage to any mower. • To respond to emergencies and assist other departments i.e. Sports, Maintenance, as directed by the Grounds Manager, Assistant Grounds Manager, Head Gardener or Bursar (Operations). • To be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation. • To ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings are secure. • To keep the mess rooms, tool sheds clean and tidy. • To be aware of and report any security risks posed within the school. • To undergo training as required. • To keep gardens, thoroughfares and highway footpaths clear and free from litter always. • To carry out gritting, salt spreading, snow clearing. • To complete leaf collection. • To assist with chainsaw work. All training will be given, and an appropriate college course will be supplied Reporting The Grounds and Garden Apprentice will from part of the Ground Staff Team under the direction of the Grounds Manager, Assistant Grounds Manager and Head Gardener. Ultimate responsibility will be to the Bursar (Operations). All staff are expected to work across both sites (Sedbergh & Casterton). Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
PRE-SCHOOL LEADER (THE MULBERRY BUSH, CASTERTON) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: PRE-SCHOOL LEADER Responsible to: Nursery Director Main Purpose: As the Pre-School Room Leader, you will lead the 3-4-year-old room, ensuring a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, and academically. Working closely with the wider school team, you will support children’s transition into formal education, fostering their curiosity and independence through a play-based and structured curriculum. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the pre-school room, providing high-quality care and education for children aged 3-4. • Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging learning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. • Foster a positive and inclusive environment that supports children’s development and well-being. • Work collaboratively with the prep school to ensure a smooth transition to Reception. • Observe, assess, and track children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with parents and carers. • Supervise and mentor a team of early years practitioners, ensuring high standards of practice. • Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety policies are strictly followed. • Build strong relationships with families, providing regular updates and support. • Promote the values and ethos of the prep school in all aspects of teaching and care. • To ensure all the Nursery Policies, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Confidentiality, are maintained. To ensure that Every Child Matters and the themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage are reflected in your area of responsibility and that it is consistently within your own practice and that of the Nursery Practitioners. You must promote and support others, to embed within their practice, the seven areas of learning and development: Language and communication • Physical development • • Personal, Social and Emotional Development • Literacy • Mathematics • Understanding the World • Expressive Arts and Design Roles and Responsibilities: To fully support the Nursery Management team in the day to day running of the Nursery by promoting a safe, healthy, stimulating, child-centred environment both indoor and outdoor. • To have responsibility for Pre-School children's activities and resources and the daily direction of another Nursery Practitioner. • To allocate Key Workers for Pre-School children. For those allocated to you, to oversee their care records, (including daily record sheets, learning journals, observations, key assessments, and reporting and communicating this information to parents). • To provide support to colleagues to ensure all children are being provided a range of stimulating learning opportunities at the appropriate level to enable them to achieve their full potential within the Early Years Foundations Stage and beyond. • To support colleagues in completing observations and assessments on children within your care and area of responsibility. • To ensure new starters have completed correct assessments and paperwork. • To act as a Named Co-ordinator relevant to your skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager or Deputy and support other colleagues in this area. • To ensure your key children are being provided a range of learning opportunities at the appropriate level to enable them to achieve within the Early Years Foundation Stage and beyond. • To provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment that ensures every child has the opportunity to flourish, celebrating all achievements of the child, by showcasing and displaying children’s work in an attractive way. • To complete quality observations and assessments on your key children or within your care. Report back these findings to your group with ideas for future planning to support development of the individual child. • To report any concerns about any children to the SENCO. • To promote inclusion of children with special educational and additional needs. • To offer all children equal opportunities with regard to their gender, disabilities, religious persuasion, racial origins, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed. To ensure that children are given awareness of other cultural beliefs and differences. • To ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed in a timely manner. • To ensure that care routines in accordance with parents'/guardians' wishes are adhered to for their child. • To ensure that you and your team offer a good and regular opportunity for parents/guardians to communicate with the key worker or other nursery colleagues. • To ensure the correct procedures are followed to identify any adult entering the premises. • To ensure that every child is collected by someone known to the nursery and if not follow the correct procedure to ensure the safety of the children. Professional and Organisational • To foster a healthy team spirit by supporting the Management team in supervising Nursery Practitioners, Assistants and Students by carrying out supervisory meetings where appropriate under the guidance of the Manager or Deputy Manager. • To liaise with the Nursery management team in organising relevant staffing, effective mentoring of junior colleagues, effective delegation and communication and promoting positive attitudes regarding The Mulberry Bush. • Report any safeguarding concerns (children or colleagues) to management. • To assist with colleagues' inductions and help new colleagues to settle into the Nursery. • To adopt a professional approach in all aspects of this role, including actively using and adhering too and promoting Nursery Policies and Procedures. • To ensure that all the staff child ratios are correct at all times and to organise appropriate cover when necessary. • To attend and contribute to regular Nursery meetings, including whole Nursery meetings and team meetings, during and outside of your normal working hours. • To assist the Nursery management team in organising and supporting Nursery Events held outside of your normal working hours. • To attend Parent’s Evenings and Nursery Events, outside of nursery working hours. • To be punctual and ready to start work at the allocated time. • To adhere to the dress code of the Nursery. • To monitor and maintain the day-to-day hygiene of the rooms. Undertake regular housekeeping audits and report them back to the Nursery management. • To supervise meals and mealtimes and where appropriate. You may be required on occasion to prepare the children’s meals and snacks. • To undertake regular CPD (continuing professional development) training appropriate to furthering your own potential, develop and undergo training required by the management team which will meet the needs and requirements of the Nursery. • To promote and market the transition of children into the Prep School's reception class. • Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Management team. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
TEACHER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (0.5) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: TEACHER OF DT (PART-TIME 0.5) Responsible to: Head of DT Main Purpose: To teach Design Technology throughout the Senior School Roles and Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the Design Technology Department throughout the whole school, from Year 9 up to A-level. A specialism in Jewellery and Silversmithing would be welcome but is by no means essential. Exact allocations depend upon the skills and strengths of the applicant; however, the following roles are expected. • To fulfil the general roles and responsibilities of a teacher at Sedbergh School • To promote safe working practice in the Department to the pupils by example • To teach at all levels in the Design Technology Department • To assist with the delivery of CAD and CAM to all pupils • To assist and advise the HoD as appropriate in the evolution of the Design Department’s facilities and schemes of work • To assist in maintaining Departmental documentation and records as required • To run workshops outside of class times, including weekend sessions by rota • To assist with promoting the Department and the School when requested • To teach high quality, inspirational lessons that enable and encourage all pupils to fulfil their potential. • To support pupils by offering extra help to those who need it. • To ensure pupils receive regular feedback through verbal and written feedback. • To contribute to the running of the Department, under the leadership of the Head of Department. • To ensure school policies and procedures are followed. • Be responsible for writing academic reports to inform parents and pupils of progress. • To ensure a regular commitment to professional development. • To act as a role model to pupils, modelling the school values and maintaining those expectations in the classroom. • To set assessments and prepare pupils for public exams, under the direction of the Head of Department. • To maintain exacting standards of behaviour and conduct, awarding and recording merits and academic concerns as appropriate. • Will work in a collegiate manner, supporting colleagues and pupils. • Ensure that they maintain up to date knowledge of the latest CPD developments through engagement with the school’s teaching and learning group and information, and the completion of CPD as directed by the Head of Department. • To provide clear structure for lessons. To ensure appropriate pace, differentiation, and engagement for all pupils. • To ensure a safe learning environment for all pupils. • Evidence positive action to improve the quality of teaching and learning. • Inspire confidence in their pupils, through constructive feedback and support, to raise educational standards and ambition. • High standards of professional manner, dress and conduct should be always met. • Professional communication between pupils, parents and colleagues should be upheld. • Maintain regular communication with tutors, HSMS and the SMT, through the use of the school rewards and sanctions system. The role offers great opportunities for personal and professional development in a School that aspires to be the market leader in all areas of Boarding School life. A proactive attitude to INSET training is encouraged and supported by the school. Other Duties: The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the pastoral life of the School as a Resident or Non-Resident Tutor in one of the nine Boarding Houses. They would also be responsible for the delivery of PSHE to their tutor group. There is also a strong expectation that the successful candidate will participate fully in the school’s extensive extracurricular activity programme, which embraces all talents. The school has a national reputation for Sports and because of our natural environment, candidates with Outdoor Education experience and qualifications would be very welcome. In May 2017, the School was graded ‘Excellent’ in every category of provision by an ISI Inspection; pupils’ personal awareness and the provision of extra-curricular opportunities were identified as a particular strength. The school operates a two-week timetable with lessons lasting for 55 minutes in the morning and 50 in the afternoon. There are three lessons on a Saturday morning. The Design Department: Design Technology is taught at Sedbergh both at GCSE and A-level (both through AQA courses). The Department has a longstanding tradition of strength in these areas reflected by the fact we are the only school nationally to hold a Millennium Products Award. We continue to innovate in our approach to Design Education and are one of only two schools in the country to offer a dedicated Jewellery and Silversmithing option at GCSE and A-level. This ambitious approach was recognised by the Jewellery industry when in a national vote we were awarded the British Jewellers Association (now NAJ) ‘Newcomer of the Year Award.’ Within Product Design the department has had several winners at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers TDI awards. The Department embraces a mix of traditional skill-based work and state of the art CAD and CAM technologies. We allow our pupils to undertake ambitious projects at both GCSE and A-level and believe that they learn not only about our subject but also many other valuable life skills in doing so. Pupils at Sedbergh range across all abilities but are typified by a determined and resilient approach to challenges, they are genuinely proud of their school and a pleasure to teach. The Department currently has two full time teachers and one part time teacher and a full-time technician. The position has become available due to a career progression opportunity for the part time teacher. The current HoD joined the school in 2010. Year Group Structure The Yr 9-year group (90-95) are taught via a rotation of projects to provide a broad base of experience across Design Technology. Groups are restricted to approximately 12 pupils per class and are mixed ability. GCSE has become increasingly popular over the past four years, so much so that the Department has on occasions had to cap numbers. There are currently approximately 40 pupils doing GCSE as an option, split across all teaching staff. A-level has seen a fluctuation in numbers between 4 and 20 pupils depending on the year. It is not uncommon for pupils to go on to study Product Design or related degrees at university. A-level involves a traditional major project of the pupil’s choosing and we encourage pupils to take risks and be ambitious. All pupils in the exam groups are allocated the teacher most suited to tutoring their specific project where possible. The Department regularly achieves good value-added results at both GCSE and A-level and caters for both the less able and highly academic pupils. We work extremely hard, and our pupil’s success is our core desire and motivation. Workshops are open until 6pm every day including weekends on a rota. Applicants should be under no illusions that the ethos of the school is busy and hardworking, both for staff and pupils. Facilities The Department boasts a good range of both high-end CNC technology, as well as traditional engineering machines and facilities. These include a range of CNC milling machines including a Roland MDX540 with rotary axis and tool changer, as well as a large 60W laser cutter. Other facilities include state of the art digital pulse MIG welding, plasma cutting, investment casting, panel and radial arm saws and a fully equipped woodworking workshop. We make extensive use of our high-end CAD workstations that are based across two separate teaching suites, as well as being supplemented by a Wi-Fi network throughout the Department. The Department is currently housed in one of the first purpose- built Design buildings to exist in independent schools. Extra-curricular / Industrial links We have strong links with international software companies, particularly SolidWorks. Professional training in the software can be provided through both internal and external INSET. Knowledge and of experience of CAD is desirable however a willingness to embrace the technology is essential. Our pupils regularly liaise with commercial companies including a local metal laser cutting firm, the Birmingham Assay Office, and assorted technology companies. We believe where possible in encouraging pupils to make contact with experts in the real world of design and manufacture. Other Duties: • All staff are expected to contribute to the extra-curricular and boarding programme of the school. For part time members of staff this will be on a pro rata basis. Experience and areas of interest are taken into consideration when assigning staff to activities. Please state any experience on your application that may be relevant in this area. • Accommodation may be available for applicants interested in additional boarding commitments. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be. willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
NURSERY PRACTITIONER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Minimum of a current Level 3 Childcare qualification (NVQ, BTEC, CACHE DIPLOMA, EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR or equivalent) English and mathematics GCSE Grades C or above, or equivalent Paediatric First Aid qualification and Basic Food Hygiene qualification Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures X X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Appropriate experience of working with children under 2 years of age A strong understanding of child development and early years education Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities A thorough understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Every Child Matters X X X X Experience using online learning journals X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Professional manner and the ability to maintain confidentiality Caring, patient, and nurturing approach Passionate about working with children and supporting their development Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Parents/Guardians The ability to work within a team, but also under your own direction Friendly, approachable and dedicated X X X X X X
CHEF DE PARTIE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Level 2 or 3 attainment in Cookery Level 2 or above in Food Hygiene Essential Desirable X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable 3-5 years of chef experience in commercial kitchens including reputable hotel, banqueting or restaurants Experience of organising medium size banquets with effective production schedules and prep lists Experience in supervising small teams of chefs or kitchen porters with effective delegation of tasks All round experience of all kitchen sections with a wide variety of cuisines such as British, Asian, or Indian among others X X X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Eye for quality, and pride in self and food product, and a hygienic clean work environment Ability to multitask with an eye for detail Positive team person, able to adapt and use own initiative Creative and with a passion for food Basic IT skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident in high tempo customer and pupil facing role X X X X X X
CATERING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: CATERING ASSISTANT Responsible to: Front of House and Catering Staff Manager Role Purpose: • Complete the essential cleaning of food service, dining and prep areas, dishes and wares to a high standard. • Be available when time permits to assist chefs and chef managers with duties in the kitchen and between Houses and other venues. • To ensure the Hospitality Department contributes to pupil wellness as well as the school reputation and growth by delivering consistently high standards of customer and food service. Duties: The duties of the Catering Assistant will focus on duties in a House or Hub and may vary from time to time. • Provide the highest quality service to pupils, staff, parents, and guests in line with the schools standing. • Assist with food service (serving) in School houses or at other off-site events, on sports pitch for example. • Assist with the neat and attractive set up and presentation of food buffets. • Assist with the transport of food buffets from Hub kitchens to partnered Houses or for events around the School estate. • Cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, gastro pans, utensils, crockery, glassware with the dishwashing machine using correct procedure and following COSHH rules. • Assist Chefs, when time permits, with basic food prep, e.g. vegetable and potato peeling, assembly of pudding pots, chopping vegetables, sandwich making, etc. • Ensure the Dining Room areas are promptly cleaned and sanitized for multiple sittings. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. Catering Assistant Nov 2024 These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672 Catering Assistant Nov 2024
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant Responsible to: Director of Sport Main Purpose: To support the delivery of the schools outstanding Strength and Conditioning programme in the Senior School through coaching pupils and sharing your enthusiasm for Strength and Conditioning with our pupils. Roles and Responsibilities: • To support the delivery of the strength and conditioning programme, leading athletic development sessions that reflect the age and physical development of the pupils • To monitor the gym offering high level coaching to small groups and individuals as part of our scholarship programme to stretch the most able pupils • To contribute with designing and implementing training / rehab programmes for pupils • To assist with the collection and presentation of pupils physical and monitoring data, including game footage • To support the wider delivery of the Sedbergh Sports programme, working with other heads of sports. • To assist with administration tasks related to Sport and the wider sports programme, including engaging with the use of school systems, including socs and isams, to organise and register fixtures and games afternoons. • To work collaborative with fellow graduate assistants to support the Sedbergh Sports programme on event days such as sports scholarship days and tournament days. • Play a full and active role in the busy boarding environment, being a resident tutor in a boarding house, including tutoring, supervising, and leading activities. • Demonstrate a proactive approach to engaging with young people. • To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding of children and young people • To undertake other duties within the post as requested by your line manager or senior management team. • Support for UKSCA accreditation can be given Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Educated to degree level (Placement Students will also be considered) ✓ Strength and Conditioning qualification (or is willing to work towards UKSCA /equivalent) ✓ Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Experience of Coaching Strength and Conditioning in multiple sports ✓ Experience of performance Strength and Conditioning Knowledge of Boarding education or Coaching Experience of successfully contributing to or running extracurricular clubs, activities, teams, and fixtures ✓ ✓ ✓ Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to contribute to more than one sport within a sports programme ✓ Strong interpersonal skills coupled with a genuine interest in leading and supporting Games & PE provision. The ability to inspire and support all pupils to flourish and reach their sporting potential. ✓ ✓
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification Experience/Knowledge Working with young children Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable x Essential Desirable x Essential Desirable Empathy, understanding of neurodiversity and patience Commitment to supporting continued progress Willingness to adapt approach as directed by SENDCo or class teacher Positivity and teamwork x x x x
THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
Part-time
PREP SCHOOL UK REGISTRAR JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: PREP SCHOOL UK REGISTRAR Responsible to: The Head Teacher of Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School and the Director of Admissions The Prep School UK Registrar will also work closely with the Overseas Registrar, the Marketing Team and the Head Teacher of Sedbergh School Main Purpose: Recruitment of new pupils into Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School (CSPS) from the UK and abroad. The Prep School UK Registrar will work as part of a small, specialist team. They will forge strong relationships with colleagues, as well as with the parents of prospective pupils, and the Head Teachers and Staff of feeder schools, by email and telephone and in conversation. The Prep School UK Registrar will be a public representative of CSPS at all times, and will be a genuine and knowledgeable advocate of co-educational boarding education. They will have good market knowledge, be adept at administration and committed to excellent customer service. They will be familiar with trend analysis and willing to respond to that information. Roles and Responsibilities: Manage and take responsibility for the recruitment of new pupils into CSPS; including but not limited to: • Enquiries and Registrations - - Ensuring enquiries are met with a professional, timely and personal approach. Ensuring all enquiry data is accurately entered onto the necessary database/s, with incremental data added in a timely manner, during the course of the admissions process, and as necessary once current pupils, to remain compliant with regulations - Working closely with prospective families and their agents to understand their individual - needs; effectively communicating how the school’s ethos and values align to those needs. Keeping the Head Teacher, Director of Admissions, Housemasters/mistresses and Bursary staff up to date with the status of applications - Providing appropriate information required to monitor the Key Performance Indicators - Working with the Head Teacher on Class and House allocation and to ensure best use of capacity throughout the School • School Tours - Encouraging and arranging prospective family visits, ensuring an outstanding visitor experience, and following up after visits - - Taking prospective families on tours of CSPS when necessary Follow up with the family after every visit • Tasters - Organising pupil taster experiences – ensuring they are greeted, settled in, meet with any/all necessary members of staff during their day/stay, and parents are met at pick up time Follow up with the family after every taster - • Assessment - Ensuring clear and timely communication of the conditions of entry - Undertaking, organising and co-ordinating prospective pupil assessment: ▪ Reviewing school report/s and reference/s ▪ Reviewing educational psychologist/diagnostic/other educational and any medical reports; liaising with Deputy Head Pastoral and Learning Support as necessary ▪ Organising and running scholarship assessments, collating feedback and helping prepare outcome letters and managing responses ▪ Ensuring necessary academic information is secured for all new pupils and distributed accordingly ▪ Ensuring any and all pastoral information is understood and distributed as necessary • Guardianship - For families living overseas, creating contracts of guardianship in accordance with safeguarding responsibilities (and UKVI regulations if necessary) and ensure the return of suitable guardian details appointed by the family • Pupil Induction - Helping prepare and disseminate the New Pupil Admissions Documentation; ensure all is completed by parents in a timely manner; and distribute to School staff as necessary Liaising with Staff to help ensure the smooth transition & induction of new overseas pupils and their families, and that support arrangements for new starters are in place - • Marketing - Contributing to market research and data analysis - Work with the marketing team to identify marketing opportunities and to assist with the development of marketing materials • Organise and help run open days/weeks alongside the marketing team • Helping to organise and run other ad hoc or annual recruitment-specific events • Helping to organise and host recruitment-specific receptions • Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with feeder school Head Teachers and key stakeholders • Helping represent CSPS and Sedbergh Senior School as well as Sedbergh Courses at events • Alongside the marketing team, helping ensure supplies of marketing materials in admissions office are kept well stocked with a view to all upcoming events • Help identify opportunities and with the development of marketing materials Other Duties: • To undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head Teacher of CSPS and/or the Director of Admissions • To work closely with the Overseas Registrar so they can effectively handle enquires and admissions for overseas pupils including for example, spaces in classes or boarding houses • A willingness to work flexibility Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
PREP SCHOOL REGISTRAR PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Educated to degree level or equivalent X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Knowledge of Sedbergh Senior and Prep Schools X Familiar with and enjoys working in a fast paced and focussed environment Computer literate – ISAMS, and Office programmes (outlook, word and excel to an extent) X X Skills/Abilities Highly organised Excellent attention to detail Outstanding communicator – verbally and in writing Quick learner Motivated to engage in Admissions ethos (not just ‘doing a job’) Has initiative and is a self starter Very discrete Essential Desirable X X X X X X X
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT Responsible to: SENDCO Main Purpose: To provide support in school for a pupil (Year 5, 2025 – 2026) with additional educational needs Roles and Responsibilities: • To provide learning support for the named pupil in class or in withdrawal situations. • To develop knowledge of the particular needs of named pupil and seek advice from SENDCo, the class teacher and parents. • To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required eg. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc. • To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by SENDCo, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies. • To support the named pupils social development and engagement with other pupils • To motivate and encourage the named pupil to participate in activities they may be unsure of. • To provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards. • To facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them. • To attend in-service training and meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up-to-date with developments in working with children with special educational needs. • To provide regular feedback to the class teacher, SENDCo and relevant outside agencies about the named pupils difficulties and progress. • To foster links between home and school. • To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate for the needs of the named pupil. • To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability, discrimination and special educational needs. • To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity. • To build the named pupils self-esteem, happiness and sense of security within the school environment. • To assist the named pupil’s organisation and skills requiring fine motor control, such as using cutlery and dressing. • To act as a scribe the named pupil where appropriate and providing ‘brain breaks’ where they are required. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Not specified
Part-time
VISITING TEACHER OF SINGING – MATERNITY LEAVE COVER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable A good degree-level qualification in Music and/or Performance from a recognised university or conservatoire X Degree or higher-level qualification X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Experience of teaching singing to a range of students from beginner to advanced level Experience of teaching pupils in a school environment Demonstrate a proven track record of building a good rapport with pupils Familiarity with the most current syllabi for exams, e.g. ABRSM X X X X Skills/Abilities Excellent musicianship Ability to teach a wide variety of styles of music Strong organisation skills Competency with ICT Excellent communication skills, both orally and written Passion, enthusiasm and ability to motivate and inspire students Reliable, punctual, diligent and well-organised Discretion, courtesy, honesty and integrity Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students Essential Desirable X X X X X X X X X
VISITING TEACHER OF SINGING JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: VISITING TEACHER OF SINGING – TWO TERM CONTRACT Responsible to: Director of Music; Head of Music (Prep) Main Purpose: To deliver one-to-one singing lessons to pupils each week during term-time, and to assist with the delivery of a range of performance opportunities as required and discussed with the Director of Music and Head of Music. Roles and Responsibilities: • To organise and deliver weekly singing lessons at Sedbergh Prep School at Casterton. Lessons at Casterton are 35 minutes. Lessons must be engaging, inspirational and age appropriate. • To maintain high expectations of all pupils’ practice and progress and set clear individual targets. • To provide termly written reports and maintain appropriate and purposeful communication with parents • To prepare pupils for internal and external performances including scholarships and examinations. • VMTs are given opportunities to assist e.g. accompaniment with performances and concerts at times. • To accompany pupils in examinations if possible and appropriate. • To keep up to date with administration including completion of timetables and timesheets, using the school’s software where necessary. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
MINIBUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ADHOC MINIBUS DRIVER Responsible to: Transport Manager Main Purpose: Driving pupils and staff on School business Roles and Responsibilities: • • • • • • • To undertake minibus journeys as agreed and directed by the member of staff responsible for the services, ensuring punctuality, safety & comfort for passengers. To always ensure that School vehicles are driven courteously and in accordance with all Highway Law, School Policy and Guidance documents and prevailing road conditions To ensure that the ‘pre-drive’ vehicle check is carried out before every trip is undertaken To ensure that all passengers wear fitted seat belts To ensure that the vehicle are kept clean & tidy both internal and externally. To report immediately to the member of staff responsible for the services any maintenance or repair matters relating to any School vehicle To report immediately any accidents or incidents for the purpose of making or reporting an insurance claim. Such reports to include full details of third-party involvement as well as the incident itself Attend short INSET once a term Attend regular team meetings and training sessions as required • • • Undergo additional training relevant to the responsibilities above or related functions Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
MINIBUS DRIVER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Driving licence with D1 classification or equivalent X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Must be over 25 for insurance purposes X Experience of driving minibuses Skills/Abilities X Essential Desirable To be able to communicate with staff, pupils and parents verbally and in written format Ability to use own initiative, and to be proactive in finding possible solutions to problems Practical and organised Self-motivated with the ability to work flexibly under pressure X X X X
MINIBUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: MINIBUS DRIVER Responsible to: Transport Manager Main Purpose: Driving Pupils and staff on School business Roles and Responsibilities: • To undertake minibus journeys as agreed and directed by the member of staff responsible for the services, ensuring punctuality, safety & comfort for passengers • To always ensure that School vehicles are driven courteously and in accordance with all Highway Law, School Policy and Guidance documents and prevailing road conditions • To ensure that the ‘pre-drive’ vehicle check is carried out before every trip is undertaken • To ensure that all passengers wear fitted seat belts • To ensure that the vehicle is kept clean & tidy both internal and externally • To report immediately to the member of staff responsible for the services any maintenance or repair matters relating to any School vehicle • To report immediately any accidents or incidents for the purpose of making or reporting an insurance claim. Such reports to include full details of third-party involvement as well as the incident itself • Attend short INSET once a term • Attend regular team meetings and training sessions as required • Undergo additional training relevant to the responsibilities above or related functions Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
MINIBUS DRIVER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Driving licence with D1 classification or equivalent X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Must be over 25 for insurance purposes X Experience of driving minibuses Skills/Abilities X Essential Desirable To be able to communicate with staff, pupils and parents verbally and in written format Ability to use own initiative, and to be proactive in finding possible solutions to problems Practical and organised Self-motivated with the ability to work flexibly under pressure X X X X
NURSERY PRACTITIONER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Minimum of a current Level 3 Childcare qualification (NVQ, BTEC, CACHE DIPLOMA, EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR or equivalent) English and mathematics GCSE Grades C or above, or equivalent Paediatric First Aid qualification and Basic Food Hygiene qualification Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures X X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Appropriate experience of working with children under 2 years of age A strong understanding of child development and early years education Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities A thorough understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Every Child Matters X X X X Experience using online learning journals X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Professional manner and the ability to maintain confidentiality Caring, patient, and nurturing approach Passionate about working with children and supporting their development Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Parents/Guardians The ability to work within a team, but also under your own direction Friendly, approachable and dedicated X X X X X X
JOB DESCRIPTION NURSERY PRACTITIONER Safeguarding the welfare of children is of the highest priority to Sedbergh School. Every employee of the school has a responsibility to: • Protect Children from abuse • Be aware of the School’s safeguarding procedures • Know how to access and implement the required procedures • Keep a sufficient record of any significant complaint, conversation or event • Report any matters of concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead • Attend annual in-service training provided by the School About Sedbergh School Sedbergh School, founded in 1525 by Roger Lupton, Provost of Eton, is an Independent Co-educational Boarding School. The Headmistress is a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference. Set in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park, the School also benefits from fast motorway and rail access to the rest of the UK. The School is a vibrant, demanding and supportive community which encourages pupils and staff to be involved in as broad a range of activities and interests as possible. Art, Drama and Music are especially strong, and the School has a national reputation for Sport. Sedbergh has its own Prep School located approximately five miles away at Casterton. The Headmaster, Mr D J Harrison MA (Cantab), has overall responsibility for both Schools and is supported by a number of senior managers. Mrs Kate Martin is the Headmistress of Casterton, Sedbergh Prep school and The Mulberry Bush Nursery, which is located on the Prep School site. The Mulberry Bush is managed by Mrs Claire Robinson. The Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr Baz Bennett, is responsible to the Headmaster and Governors for the management of all the administration and support staff. The COO has responsibility not only for the finances of the School, but also for the extensive land and buildings, maintenance department, grounds & gardens, catering, housekeeping and domestic staff and all other support staff, as well as running the commercial training arm of the School, Sedbergh School Developments Limited. Key Duties and Responsibilities As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for the care, learning and development of children ages 0-3 years, ensuring they receive the highest standard of early years education. You will work as part of a dedicated team, building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to create a nurturing and engaging environment. They will achieve this through: • Including play and learning opportunities for children to enjoy and develop their skills in the seven Areas of Learning and Development; • Developing within children the characteristics of effective learners; • Treating each child as an individual and working to ensure their needs are met; • Regularly communicating and working in partnership with Parents/Guardians; • Working to all the Nursery Policies, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Confidentiality. The Nursery Practitioner will also ensure that Every Child Matters and the themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage are embedded within their own practice, and ensure that their own practice promotes the following characteristics of effective learning: Playing and Exploring - Engagement – Hands: • Finding out and exploring; • Playing with what they know; • Being willing to ‘have a go’. Active Learning - Motivation – Heart: • Being involve and concentrating; • Keeping trying; • Enjoying achieving what they set out to do. Creating and Thinking Critically – Thinking – Head: • Having their own ideas; • Making links; • Choosing ways to do things. Key Accountabilities Childcare To fully support the Nursery Management team in the day to day running of the Nursery by promoting a safe, healthy, stimulating, child-centred environment both indoor and outdoor. • To be allocated named children for you to act as their Key Person. Overseeing for each child their care records, which will include daily record sheets, learning journeys, observations, key assessments, and reporting and communicating this information to parents; • To ensure your Key Children are being provided a range of learning opportunities at the appropriate level, to enable them to achieve within the Early Years Foundation Stage. To undertake quality observations and assessments on your Key Children or children within your care, as allocated by your Group/Room Leader. To report back these finding to your Group/Room Leader with ideas of ‘Next Steps’ for future planning, and to be involved in planning these activities for your group of children; • To provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment which ensures that every child has the opportunity to flourish and celebrate achievements. The Nursery Practitioner will achieve this by giving praise, showcasing and displaying children’s work in an attractive way; • To report any concerns about any children to the Group/Room Leader and SENCO; • To promote the inclusion of children with special educational and additional needs; • To ensure that children are given the opportunity to talk about and share their own family customs and traditions and develop an awareness of other cultural beliefs and differences; • To offer all children equal opportunities with regard to their gender, disabilities, religious persuasion, racial origins, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, to challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed; • To ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed in a timely manner; • To ensure that care routines are in accordance with Parents’/Guardians’ wishes, and are adhered to for their child; • To ensure that you offer a good and regular opportunity for Parents/Guardians to communicate with you; • To ensure the correct procedures are followed to identify every adult entering the premises; • To ensure that every child is collected by someone known to the nursery and, if not, to follow the correct procedure to ensure the safety of the children. Professional and Organisational • To adopt a professional approach in all aspects of this role, including adhering to and actively using and promoting Nursery Policies and Procedures; • To promote positive attitudes towards the Nursery, promoting teamwork and a high morale amongst staff; • To report any safeguarding concerns (children or staff) to the Designated Safeguarding Lead; • To ensure that all forms of confidentiality are maintained, both inside and outside of the Nursery; • To support the Group/Room Leader in ensuring that the staff/child ratios are correct at all times; • To ensure appropriate cover is in place before you to leave your group of children; • To ensure that the developmental checks and tracking for the children’s progress are carried out at the required time; • To ensure that development records are prepared and made available to Parents/Guardians, and to be available to answer any queries or concerns; • To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings, including whole Nursery meetings and team meetings, during and outside of your normal working hours; • To assist the Nursery Management Team in organising and supporting Nursery events held outside of your normal working hours; • To attend Parents’ Evenings and Nursery events, outside of nursery working hours; • To be punctual and ready to start work at the allocated time; • To adhere to the dress code of the Nursery; • To maintain a high level of day-to-day hygiene within the Nursery rooms, including domestic and laundry duties; • To ensure the manners and behaviour of all children and staff, including yourself, do not have an unwanted effect on the general health, safety, and welfare of people attending the Nursery; • To work as part of a team and promote a healthy team spirit and provide a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students, in addition to helping new staff to fit into the Nursery; • To be involved in recording accidents and incidents, to be aware of the risk assessments for the building and to ensure these are used when accessing the indoor and outdoor environments, as well as for any trips and visits. To support the Management Team in monitoring these assessments and the impact on your environment; • To supervise meals and mealtimes and where appropriate, prepare babies’ feeds. You may be required on occasion to prepare the children’s meals and snacks; • To undertake regular CPD (continuing professional development) training appropriate to furthering your own potential, or to develop and undergo training required by the Management team which will meet the needs and requirements of the Nursery; • To ensure that the observations, assessments and paperwork have been carried out and completed for your new starting Key Children; • To ensure that all resources within your responsibility are replenished, clean and tidy at the end of every day and ready for the following day; • To proactive in assessing where in the Nursery your help can be most utilised, remaining constantly aware of the needs of the children; • Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Management team. Safeguarding Responsibilities Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The role holder will be expected to support this approach in the context of their role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out their duties, they become aware of any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children in the School the role holder must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmistress. All staff within Sedbergh School must demonstrate the willingness to participate in safeguarding training appropriate to the level of responsibilities of their role. School Ethos & Values All members of staff in Sedbergh School must ensure that their work, communication and approach conform to the ethos, values and style of the School. Everyone must keep up to date, and comply with the Sedbergh School’s Rules, Policies and procedures at all times. Casterton Sedbergh Prep School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant Main Purpose: To provide support in school for a pupil (Year 2, 2025-2026) with additional educational needs. Roles and Responsibilities: • To provide learning support for the named pupil in class. • To develop knowledge of the specific needs of named pupil and seek advice from SENDCo, the class teacher and parents. • To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc. • To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by SENDCo, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies. • To support the named pupil’s social development and engagement with other pupils • To motivate and encourage the named pupil to participate in activities they may be unsure of. • To provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards. • To facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them. • To attend in-service training and meetings relevant to the post to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs. • To provide regular feedback to the class teacher, SENDCo and relevant outside agencies about the named pupils difficulties and progress. • To foster links between home and school. • To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate for the needs of the named pupil. • To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability, discrimination and special educational needs. • To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity. • To build the named pupil’s self-esteem, happiness and sense of security within the school environment. • To assist the named pupil’s organisation and skills requiring fine motor control, such as using cutlery and dressing. • To act as a scribe for the named pupil where appropriate and providing ‘brain breaks’ where they are required. Health and Safety: The employee should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: The employee is expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the child for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post.
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications Essential Desirable Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification x Experience Essential Desirable Working with young children x Skills & Abilities Essential Desirable Empathy, understanding of neurodiversity and patience Commitment to supporting continued progress Willingness to adapt approach as directed by SENDCo or class teacher Positivity and teamwork x x x x
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications Essential Desirable Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification x Experience Essential Desirable Working with young children x Skills & Abilities Essential Desirable Empathy, understanding of neurodiversity and patience Commitment to supporting continued progress Willingness to adapt approach as directed by SENDCo or class teacher Positivity and teamwork x x x x
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ISS PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Evidence of vocational training obtained in an education/childcare setting X Current First Aid certificate Full UK driving licence Experience/Knowledge X X Essential Desirable A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a professional capacity and in a similar setting Proven experience of organising and leading staff to deliver a course, event or product Demonstrated understanding of health and safety and safeguarding X X X Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience Experience of working with international pupils Good understanding of working to a budget Skills/Abilities Proven ability to lead a team Excellent communication skills, especially in terms of ensuring various teams uphold the required standards Excellent organisation and time management skills Ability to plan and ensure the course is well organised prior to delivery Demonstrated ability to enthuse and motivate staff and students alike Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure X X X Essential Desirable X X X X X X Experience of writing risk assessments and understanding of the importance of briefing staff to use these X The ability to speak other languages X
ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT - ISS PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Training in areas related to childcare, education or counselling Current First Aid certificate Educated to Degree Level Full UK Driving Licence Experience/Knowledge X X X X Essential Desirable Awareness of, and commitment to, Boarding Standards Health and Safety issues and ensuring students’ safety at all times Previous experience in a boarding school or summer school environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and rules X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to foster a positive Boarding House environment and to lead and motivate students Ability to always engage and form good relationships with students and other staff Excellent organisation and communication skills A good sense of humour, energy, enthusiasm and flexibility and ability to work under pressure and as part of a team A good understanding of health & safety and safeguarding X X X X X The ability to speak other languages X
ACTIVITY LEADER - ISS PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Applicants must be educated to degree level or in higher education studying for a degree and be passionate about their specialist field whether that be sports, performing arts, creative activities or outdoor education X First Aid Certificate Lifeguard Certificate X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Demonstrated ability delivering an interesting and diverse range of afternoon and evening activities Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience and/or experience supervising children and young people in a formal setting Applications must be able to present evidence of their right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract X X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Professional, mature attitude and excellent communication skills Proven ability to work positively within a team Awareness of and commitment to Health and Safety issues and to keep students’ safety as top priority at all times Understanding of risk assessments and their use and importance for keeping children safe Ability to empathise with and support students who are away from home in a new environment Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to enthuse and motivate students Ability to initiate and organise a wide range of extra-curricular activities and social events The ability to speak other languages X X X X X X X X
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant Main Purpose: To provide support in school for a pupil (Year 2, 2025-2026) with additional educational needs. Roles and Responsibilities: • To provide learning support for the named pupil in class. • To develop knowledge of the specific needs of named pupil and seek advice from SENDCo, the class teacher and parents. • To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc. • To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by SENDCo, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies. • To support the named pupil’s social development and engagement with other pupils • To motivate and encourage the named pupil to participate in activities they may be unsure of. • To provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards. • To facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them. • To attend in-service training and meetings relevant to the post to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs. • To provide regular feedback to the class teacher, SENDCo and relevant outside agencies about the named pupils difficulties and progress. • To foster links between home and school. • To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate for the needs of the named pupil. • To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability, discrimination and special educational needs. • To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity. • To build the named pupil’s self-esteem, happiness and sense of security within the school environment. • To assist the named pupil’s organisation and skills requiring fine motor control, such as using cutlery and dressing. • To act as a scribe for the named pupil where appropriate and providing ‘brain breaks’ where they are required. Health and Safety: The employee should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: The employee is expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the child for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post.
ISS ACTIVITY MANAGER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Evidence of vocational training obtained in an education/childcare setting Current First Aid certificate (can be obtained through the school) Lifeguard qualification X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Extensive previous experience in a boarding/summer school environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and rules expected of both staff and students Proven experience of managing staff in a similar environment Qualification(s) and experience to lead one or more of the published sports or activities A strong understanding of Health & Safety specifically relating to a wide variety of sports and activities X X X X Experience of working with international pupils X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Proven ability to lead a team Ability to lead and deliver an exemplary co-curricular activity and social programme Excellent organisation and communication skills Ability to plan and ensure activities are well organised prior to delivery Demonstrated ability to enthuse and motivate students and staff alike Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure Experience of implementing risk assessments and understanding of the importance of briefing staff to use these The ability to speak other languages X X X X X X X X
EAL TEACHER - ISS
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications/Attainment
Essential
Desirable
An appropriate TEFL qualification (CELTA or equivalent): applicants
with the DELTA, or CELTYL, are particularly welcomed
and/or
Degree or equivalent (Level 6 on the Ofqual register of regulated
qualifications) with QTS in English, MFL or primary level
X
HSE First Aid Certificate
Full UK driving licence
Experience/Knowledge
X
X
Essential
Desirable
Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience
Passionate about the welfare of children
Demonstrated understanding of health and safety and safeguarding
A minimum of 2 years of previous EFL experience teaching children in
a classroom situation
Knowledge of British Council accreditation requirements and
processes
Experience of leading pupils and supporting staff on excursions
Experience of teaching with a project-based approach
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Native/near native competence in spoken and written English
Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills
A flexible attitude and ability to work under pressure
Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to motivate pupils
A good sense of humour and demonstrated ability to work as a team
A willingness and desire to be involved in the sport and extra-curricular
programme
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ability to lead, supervise and engage young learners and manage
behaviour expectations in the classroom and during excursions
Ability to plan and deliver communicative, engaging lessons
X
X
Ability to speak other languages
X
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JOB TITLE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDIES (ADOS) & LONDON COORDINATOR Responsible to: Director of Studies Main Purpose: The ADOS is an important role on the Summer School as it supports the Director of Studies throughout the course, enabling them to deliver an effective curriculum by leading and inspiring the teaching team. The ADOS will also lead the London trips, taking the operational lead and responsibility for the smooth running of these trips. Accommodation will be provided by the school throughout – this may be school boarding or external rented accommodation, depending on the needs of the course. The London trips are 4-day experiences with all activities, accommodation, transport and meals pre-arranged by an experienced tour operator. Adequate time off will be given prior to/following the London trip. During these trips, the ADOS will stay in either twin (same gender) or single occupancy hotel accommodation. A mobile app is used to coordinate the trip and assistance is available, both from the wider summer school team and the tour operator. Course Dates: The ADOS role will run for 4 weeks (see breakdown below) and the successful candidate will be available for the entirety and be able to commit some time before the course to work with the DOS in allocating classes and becoming familiar with the curriculum (compensation to be discussed). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. Key dates for ADOS role: - Prior to 26th June 2026: ADOS will liaise with the Course Director (Teams meetings), and be provided - - - - - - - - with all the information regarding the London trip 26th June: induction day in London (ADOS to brief the London team) 27th – 30th June: London trip 1 30th June: transfer to Sedbergh with students 1st July: day off 2nd – 4th July: ADOS attends main site induction and begins meeting with DOS and teaching team 4th – 18th July: ADOS assists the DOS with the administration of the academic programme. They may have some teaching duties. 18th – 21st July: London trip 2 – ADOS will travel to London with the students and other staff member(s) and return to Sedbergh afterwards, to continue with supporting the DOS. 25th – 28th July: London trip 3 – ADOS will travel to London with the students and other staff member(s) and their contract will end after this trip. Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school/London, unless on a journey accompanying students. Roles and Responsibilities (ADOS): • Setting and maintaining exemplary standards of organisation, teaching, planning, time-management and professionalism. • The preparation of your own dynamic and communicative lessons and activities across a range of levels to multinational pupil groups of various ages. • Providing support, guidance and feedback for academic staff in the preparation and delivery of lessons. • Assisting the DOS in conducting formal observations of teaching staff and offering fair and useful feedback. • Assisting the DOS in allocating pupils to the most appropriate class and maintaining accurate class lists. • Ensuring that class attendance registers, records of work and lesson plans are undertaken and in line with GDPR protocols. • Assisting the DOS in ensuring end of course reports are written in a meaningful and timely manner for every pupil. • • Supporting the DOS in the running of the Community Engagement programme, including ensuring all risk assessments are in place and adhered to. Supporting the DOS and Operations Director in the organisation of the end of week presentation of awards and certificates. Liaising with teachers and pastoral staff on student welfare in the classroom. • • Encouraging and supporting open communication and mutual support between all staff. • Assisting at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured. • Undertaking some pastoral care, activities, supervision and overnight duties as required by all staff and outlined on the Teams schedule. • Undertaking any other duties as required by the Director of Studies or Course Director. Roles and Responsibilities (London Coordinator): • Liaising with the Course Director prior to the first London trip (via Teams) to ensure they are confident with the itinerary. • Coordinating the greeting of students arriving to/departing from London (e.g. ensuring they are packed and on the correct coach, ensuring they are met at the hotel and shown to their room, etc). • Being the main point of contact for students, staff and any international group leaders on the trip. • Coordinating the day-to-day-operations of the trip (liaising with bus drivers, collating tickets and presenting these to attractions, keeping the group to the itinerary timings, etc). • Troubleshooting any issues and keeping the Course Director informed. • Making any reasonable adjustments to the programme in line with student wellbeing and safety. • Taking responsibility for petty cash and keeping receipts for any expenses incurred. Pre-Course Duties: • Liaising with the DOS as required to familiarise yourself with teaching subjects and materials, and to help establish team rapport with contracted staff. • Being familiar with the day-to-day Schedule (Sedbergh) and London itineraries prior to course commencement. • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided prior to arrival on site. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Ensuring first aid certification is obtained prior to the course (can be organised by school). • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Director of Studies and Course Director. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT - ISS Responsible to: Welfare Manager Main Purpose: The Assistant House Parents are responsible for working closely with the House Parent within their house, and the Welfare Manager to ensure excellent standards of pastoral care for the pupils on the summer school programme. Assistants will be led by their House Parents to ensure that all pupils enjoy a warm, welcoming, supportive atmosphere, and that the house is run smoothly to protect the safety and wellbeing of international pupils within the boarding house. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will be offering contracts of varying lengths, depending on the candidates’ availability and experience and our student numbers. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip (induction takes place on 26th June in London) 30th June – 25th July: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities: Assistant House Parents will be guided and supported by their House Parent and the Welfare Manager to: • Establish a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the House, demonstrating superior pastoral care and discipline of students, ensuring that their safety and physical and emotional wellbeing is the top priority. • Ensure appropriate standards of behaviour are always upheld in the House, managing pupil conduct and behaviour, to promote harmony within the boarding house. • Ensure active management and supervision of all pupils during mealtimes to provide a pleasant dining experience for all pupils. • Ensure roll calls, registers, fire drills etc. are undertaken as required by legislation. • To be an integral part of the team welcoming pupils and their parents/guardians on arrival and supporting pupils and their parents/guardians on departure. • Ensure that wake up and bedtimes are observed as laid out in the Schedule. • To carry out daily room checks, ensuring that the boarding houses are kept clean and tidy, providing a safe, homely environment within which pupils feel comfortable. • Report any damages to the Operations team as necessary. • Inform pupils about the housekeeping and laundry protocols, ensuring that cleaning and linen changes are completed according to the agreed schedule. • Attending daily meetings with the Welfare Manager. • Referring any student requiring medical attention to the House Parent or Welfare Officer. • Ensuring any sick pupils in house are cared for while they are unable to attend lessons/activities. • Assisting with the extra-curricular programme where necessary. • Ensuring all pupil data is stored or destroyed in line with GDPR policies. • Ensuring the campus is closed down after completion of the course, and returned to its original state, to include all school facilities and equipment. • Assisting at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. • Any other tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the International Summer School. Pre-Course Duties: • • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Welfare Manager, House Parents and other staff as required to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Welfare Manager and Course Director. • Attending the compulsory on-site induction training prior to the ISS start date. • Helping set up the campus prior to the pupils’ arrival. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
WELFARE MANAGER - ISS PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Evidence of vocational training obtained in an education/childcare or counselling setting HSE recognised First Aid Certificate Full UK Driving Licence X X X Level 3 Safeguarding Training (can be obtained after recruitment) An appropriate Degree in Education, Psychology or Social Work X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a professional capacity and in a similar setting Proven experience in a Pastoral or Welfare role Demonstrated understanding of health and safety and safeguarding Knowledge of safe storage and distribution of medication, including controlled substances. Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience X X X Experience of working with international pupils X X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Trustworthy, compassionate and approachable Ability to lead, supervise and engage staff and pupils alike Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills A flexible attitude and ability to work under pressure Experience leading or managing a team Ability to speak other languages X X X X X X
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ACTIVITY LEADER & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR - ISS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ACTIVITY LEADER & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR - ISS Responsible to: Activity Manager (Activities)/Course Director (Social Media) Main Purpose: The main purpose of this role is to manage the collection of images and videos for communication and marketing on the summer school’s social media platforms. Parents and agents of our pupils are kept up to date via social media, and a regular posting schedule will prevent multiple enquiries to the school by parents who are concerned about how their child is getting on. Images and videos collated by the Coordinator will also be used for future marketing purposes. This role will report to the Course Director, and the successful candidate will receive support and guidance from members of the school’s wider marketing team. Where possible and necessary, this role will also assist with some afternoon and evening activities. The Activity Leaders are responsible for working closely with the Activity Manager to contribute to the smooth delivery of the Sedbergh International Summer School extra-curricular programme. Activity Leaders will lead our co-curricular programme of recreational, afternoon and evening activities to include sports, outdoor adventure and creative arts as well as evening social events and weekly excursions. Activity Leaders also provide support in the boarding house, assisting with residential boarding duties and supporting the House Parent team as required. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will be offering contracts of varying lengths, depending on the candidates’ availability and experience and our student numbers. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip (induction takes place on 26th June in London). 30th June – 25th July: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Activity Leaders may be asked to assist with one of the London trips. These are 4-day trips with all activities, accommodation, transport and meals pre-arranged by an experienced tour operator. Adequate time off will be given prior to/following the London trip. Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school/London, unless on a journey accompanying students. Roles and Responsibilities: • Assist the Activity Manager in the delivery and management of the day to day running of the ISS co - curricular programme: mainly through afternoon and evening activities and Sunday (half-day) excursions. • Prepare, organise and oversee one or more co-curricular activities daily, assisting with the delivery of the entire sport and activity programme both on and off site. • Ensure all co-curricular activities are delivered competently, professionally and safely, in accordance with Sedbergh policies and risk assessments. • Assist with the pupil arrivals on Saturdays. • Assist with the pupil induction and site orientation on Sunday mornings, prior to a half-day local excursion. • When completing activity registers, compare these with the expected student list, communicating any discrepancies to the Activity Manager immediately. Supervise pupils on excursions and always ensure their safety. • • Engage with pupils in a friendly and professional manner, encouraging full pupil participation. • Oversee a creative and engaging social media presence in line with the Summer School’s mission and ethos, ensuring that photos and videos are taken, stored and distributed following GDPR guidelines. This will involve taking photos/videos and motivating other staff members to do so as well, collating these and sharing them online in a consistent and safe manner. • Manage students’ conduct and behaviour to ensure students enjoy and get the most out of each activity/excursion. • Assist with break or mealtime duties as outlined on the Teams schedule (rota basis). • Escort pupils to class/boarding houses as outlined on the Teams schedule. • Assist with residential duties (2 overnight duties per week) to provide a happy, supportive boarding environment for all pupils. • Ensure the campus is closed down after completion of the course, and returned to its original state, including all school facilities and equipment. • Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. • Any other tasks as required by the Activity Manager and Operations Director to ensure the smooth running of the international programme. Pre-course Duties will include: • • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Activities Manager, Activity Leaders and other staff as required to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided prior to arrival on site. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Activities Manager and Course Director. • Attending the compulsory induction training prior to the ISS start date. • Helping set up the campus prior to the pupils’ arrival. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ISS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ISS Responsible to: Course Director Main Purpose: The Operations Director, as a key member of the ISS Senior Leadership Team (SLT), will assume responsibility for the smooth day-to-day management of ISS and, together with the Director of Studies (DoS), will be involved with planning and preparation in the months leading up to the course, reporting to the Course Director. The position acts as a visible leader for the course, providing motivation and inspiration for the ISS students and staff. They are also the key liaison with all school-employed support teams and external contractors. The summer school experience is an intense one, and the ability to work under pressure, to manage competing demands and to communicate effectively with, and motivate staff and pupils is essential. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will require an Operations Director to begin prior to the course start date. If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - - 18th June: SLT, including Operations Director, arrive on site 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip 30th June – 8th August: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (staff induction begins on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities: • To oversee and manage all logistical aspects of Sedbergh ISS, reporting regularly to the Course Director. • To line manage the Activity Manager, and ensure all activities have effective Risk Assessments in place and adhere to school policies and expectations throughout the course. • To liaise regularly with the DoS and ISS Administrator, to ensure all administrative aspects of the summer school adhere to school policies and expectations throughout the course. • To establish and maintain a positive, welcoming and supportive atmosphere throughout ISS for staff • and pupils. In conjunction with other SLT members, to prepare and deliver the staff and pupil induction programmes. • Promote and ensure a thorough understanding of ISS policies and procedures by all staff. • Ensure all GDPR protocols are met throughout the programme. • As a member of the SLT, to take joint responsibility for the overall safeguarding standards, safety, welfare and behaviour, including following established disciplinary procedures, of all staff and pupils during their stay and ensure that rules are always abided by and according to the Staff and Pupil Handbooks. • To take pro-active, positive action to address any issues that arise, and carry out disciplinary • procedures if required, following School policies and as outlined in the Staff Handbook. In conjunction with the DoS and Activity Manager, to ensure all necessary steps are taken to minimise risk, e.g. risk assessments are carried out, acted on and regularly reviewed, fire drills are carried out regularly in all communal areas and First Aid is always available. • To be responsible for staff rotas and ensure pupils are adequately supervised 24 hours per day and in line with activity/teaching ratios. • To ensure that all staff are carrying out their duties to a sufficiently high standard and to manage staff appraisals as appropriate. • To oversee the quality delivery of all sporting and social activities ensuring each is carried out to the highest of standards, including safety. • Be the point of regular communication with the School Operations Team to ensure transport, catering, cleaning and laundry are running smoothly, providing feedback and requesting adjustments as necessary, holding providers to the standards set out in the planning months, and informing the Course Director of any issues. • On an agreed rota basis, to be in possession of the emergency phone out of office hours and during the night. • To ensure relevant information for staff and pupils is displayed on notice boards. • Be in daily contact with the Course Director and liaise with parents and agents in an efficient and polite manner. • Deal with any complaints or grievances from staff, pupils, parents, or agents in a calm and efficient • manner. Inform the Course Director of all incidents, grievances and accidents and make sure they are logged as soon as possible and certainly within twelve hours. • Be responsible for overseeing some financial aspects of the running of the course, to include pocket money provision, petty cash, excursions and authorising staff expenses. • Run student and staff meetings as required and ensure minutes are taken and appropriately stored. • In conjunction with other SLT members, to ensure new arrivals, including accompanying parents, are made to feel welcome and well looked after. In conjunction with other SLT members, to ensure Group Leaders are welcomed, briefed and aware of and abide by ISS School rules and safeguarding legislation as it pertains to them. • • To ensure the ISS Office is always manned during the day. • In conjunction with the DoS, to ensure weekly feedback questionnaires are completed by all pupils, to provide recommendations for improvement for future years. • To ensure staff appraisals are undertaken and any feedback recorded. • To provide an end of summer report, including learnings and recommendations. • In conjunction with other SLT members, to manage the closure of the programme and full facility check, including damage assessments. • To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Course Director. Pre-Course Duties: • To establish and ensure that there are robust systems and procedures in places to ensure the safe and effective running of the summer school. • To input to and finalise The Schedule, Staff and pupil Handbooks at least 6 weeks before course commencement. • To help plan and implement effective and complete induction programmes for staff and pupils. • To be familiar with ISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc) and to promote the course as opportunities arise. • To regularly liaise with the other SLT members, to ensure plans are in place and all preparations are progressing in a timely manner. • To assist the Course Director in the recruitment of ISS staff where possible. • To undergo first aid and safeguarding training as specified by the Course Director (at the school’s cost). • To liaise regularly with the Activity Manager, once employed, and the school Transport, IT, Catering and • Cleaning teams to ensure pre-course requirements are met and in place. In conjunction with the DoS and School Operations teams, to ensure the site(s) are set up correctly and to a high standard prior to the start of the course, ensuring appropriate signage is in place and that all accommodation and facilities are checked, safe and secure and ready for occupation. In conjunction with the Welfare and Activity Managers, to ensure all pastoral and activity staff receive detailed instruction on the use of facilities and the safe running of the Boarding Houses. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
EAL TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: EAL TEACHER Responsible to: Director of Studies Main Purpose: To plan and execute a range of high-quality English lessons for pupils aged 8-17 years old, in line with the Sedbergh International Summer School curriculum, delivering and managing classes with energy and enthusiasm. To support our pupils as they improve their English language skills. Course Dates: The academic element of the course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will be offering contracts of varying lengths, depending on the candidates’ availability and experience and our student numbers. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip 30th June – 25th July: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (induction begins on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities Outline of Expectations: • Academic role: 15 hours of English tuition per week. • Excursions: participate in one full-day excursion per week, leading at least one of these within their contract. • Extra-curricular: participate in 2 activity slots per week (1 evening and 1 afternoon), as outlined on the Teams Schedule. • Pastoral: participate in 1 overnight residential duty per week (outlined on Teams Schedule); supervise children at breaktimes on a rota basis; occasionally escorting pupils across campus. Course Duties: • As directed by the DoS and ADoS, prepare and deliver structured, enjoyable English lessons in line with the Sedbergh Summer School curriculum. • Maintain accurate records of work such as lesson plans and class registers. • Contribute to weekly reports, providing comments and English level assessments for your students, to strict deadlines. • Ensure students actively participate in lessons. • Provide a positive, engaging and controlled classroom learning environment within which pupils can confidently develop their language skills. • Attend the end of week celebration assembly, presenting certificates to departing pupils. • Assisting with any British Council inspections and providing support to the ADoS/ DoS. • Leading weekly city excursions according to the excursion schedule, supporting a designated group of pupils and ensuring all relevant procedures and protocols are followed to ensure our pupils’ safety, enjoyment and well-being. • Working alongside the Social Media Coordinator, providing photographic and/or video evidence of classroom activities, following strict school protocols, to be included in social media campaigns. • Providing effective support to students as required, monitoring and managing conduct and behaviour to ensure a harmonious international community. • Engaging with the students outside of class in a friendly yet professional manner. • Assisting with the supervision of pupils during mealtimes and break times. • Assist in the boarding house one night per week (until dismissed by the house team, and for wake up the next morning). On this evening, take part in the evening activity after dinner. • Assist with one afternoon activity per week, as outlined on the Teams Schedule. • Assisting at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured. Pre-Course Duties: • • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Director of Studies and Assistant Director of Studies and other staff as required to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Director of Studies and Course Director. • Attending the compulsory on-site induction training prior to the ISS start date. • Helping set up the campus prior to the pupils’ arrival. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
HOUSE PARENT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: HOUSE PARENT - ISS Responsible to: Welfare Manager Main Purpose: The House Parents are responsible for working closely with the Welfare Manager (and Deputy Welfare Manager) to ensure excellent standards of pastoral care for the pupils on the summer school programme. House Parents are the figurehead of the house, ensuring that all pupils enjoy a warm, welcoming, supportive atmosphere, and that the house is run smoothly to protect the safety and wellbeing of international pupils within the boarding house. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will be offering contracts of varying lengths, depending on the candidates’ availability and experience and our student numbers. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip (induction takes place on 26th June in London) 30th June – 25th July: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school, unless on a journey accompanying students. Roles and Responsibilities: House Parents will be responsible for completing the following roles, with the help of their assigned Assistant House Parent(s), to whom they will offer guidance and direction: • Establishing a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the House, demonstrating superior pastoral care and discipline of students, ensuring that their safety and physical and emotional wellbeing is the top priority. • Ensuring appropriate standards of behaviour are always upheld in the House, managing pupil conduct and behaviour, to promote harmony within the boarding house. • Ensuring active management and supervision of all pupils during mealtimes to provide a pleasant dining experience for all pupils. • Ensuring roll calls, registers, fire drills etc. are undertaken as required by legislation. • To be an integral part of the team welcoming pupils and their parents/guardians on arrival and supporting pupils and their parents/guardians on departure. • Ensuring that wake up and bedtimes are observed as laid out in the Schedule. • Carrying out daily room checks, ensuring that the boarding houses are kept clean and tidy, providing a safe, homely environment within which pupils feel comfortable. • Reporting any damages to the Operations team as necessary. • Informing pupils about the housekeeping and laundry protocols, ensuring that cleaning and linen changes are completed according to the agreed schedule. • Undertaking communication with parents and agents by email, phone and in person when necessary, and as directed by the Course Director. • Attending daily meetings with the Welfare Manager. • Performing simple first aid, referring any student requiring medical attention to the Welfare Manager. • Ensuring any sick pupils in house are cared for while they are unable to attend lessons/activities. • Contributing to weekly progress reports for all pupils in advance of their departure. • Assisting with the extra-curricular programme where necessary. • Liaising with kitchen/operational staff to ensure sufficient supplies of snacks and drinks are maintained in the House. • Advising relevant team members of any changes made e.g. advising of changes to bedtimes. • Ensuring all pupil data is stored or destroyed in line with GDPR policies. • Ensuring the campus is closed after completion of the course, and returned to its original state, to include all school facilities and equipment. • Assisting at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. • Any other tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the International Summer School. Pre-Course Duties: • • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Welfare Manager, Assistant House Parents and other staff as required to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Welfare Manager and Course Director. • Attending the compulsory on-site induction training prior to the ISS start date. • Helping set up the campus prior to the pupils’ arrival. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
ACTIVITY LEADER - ISS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ACTIVITY LEADER - ISS Responsible to: Activity Manager Main Purpose: The Activity Leaders are responsible for working closely with the Activity Manager to contribute to the smooth delivery of the Sedbergh International Summer School extra-curricular programme. Activity Leaders will lead our co-curricular programme of recreational, afternoon and evening activities to include sports, outdoor adventure and creative arts as well as evening social events and weekly excursions. Activity Leaders also provide support in the boarding house, assisting with residential boarding duties and supporting the House Parent team as required. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will be offering contracts of varying lengths, depending on the candidates’ availability and experience and our student numbers. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip (induction takes place on 26th June in London). 30th June – 25th July: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Activity Leaders may be asked to assist with one of the London trips. These are 4-day trips with all activities, accommodation, transport and meals pre-arranged by an experienced tour operator. Adequate time off will be given prior to/following the London trip. Activity staff are given one day off each week. Unfortunately, the school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities: • Assist the Activity Manager in the delivery and management of the day to day running of the ISS co - curricular programme: mainly through afternoon and evening activities and Sunday (half-day) excursions. • Prepare, organise and oversee one or more co-curricular activities daily, assisting with the delivery of the entire sport and activity programme both on and off site. • Ensure all co-curricular activities are delivered competently, professionally and safely, in accordance with Sedbergh policies and risk assessments. • Attend daily Activities meetings with the Activity Manager. • Assist with the pupil arrivals on Saturdays. • Assist with the pupil induction and site orientation on Sunday mornings, prior to a half-day local excursion. • When completing activity registers, compare these with the expected student list, communicating any discrepancies to the Activity Manager immediately. Supervise pupils on excursions and always ensure their safety. • • Engage with pupils in a friendly and professional manner, encouraging full pupil participation. • In line with school safety, and in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator, provide effective photographic material for use in social media daily. • Manage students’ conduct and behaviour to ensure students enjoy and get the most out of each activity/excursion. • Assist with airport transfers on a rota basis. • Assist with break or mealtime duties as outlined on the Teams schedule (rota basis). • Escort pupils to class/boarding houses as outlined on the Teams schedule. • Assist with residential duties (2 overnight duties per week) to provide a happy, supportive boarding environment for all pupils. • Ensure the campus is closed down after completion of the course, and returned to its original state, including all school facilities and equipment. • Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. • Any other tasks as required by the Activity Manager and Operations Director to ensure the smooth running of the international programme. Pre-Course Duties will include: • • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Activities Manager, Activity Leaders and other staff as required to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Activities Manager and Course Director. • Attending the compulsory on-site induction training prior to the ISS start date. • Helping set up the campus prior to the pupils’ arrival. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDIES (ADOS) - ISS
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications/Attainment
Essential
Desirable
An appropriate TEFL qualification (CELTA or equivalent): applicants
with the DELTA, or CELTYL, are particularly welcomed
and/or
Degree or equivalent (Level 6 on the Ofqual register of regulated
qualifications) with QTS in English, MFL or primary level
HSE First Aid Certificate (can be obtained through the school)
X
X
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Previous summer school and/or boarding school experience
Demonstrated understanding of health and safety and safeguarding
Passionate about the welfare of children
A minimum of 2 years of previous EFL experience teaching children in
a classroom situation
Experience of leading pupils and supporting staff on excursions
X
X
X
X
X
Knowledge of British Council-level accreditation requirements and
processes
X
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team
Outstanding organisational, administrative and communication skills
Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to motivate pupils and staff
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
Native/near native competence in spoken and written English
X
X
X
X
X
Ability to speak other languages
X
WELFARE MANAGER - ISS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: WELFARE MANAGER Responsible to: Course Director Main Purpose: • To Manage and have overall responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils attending Sedbergh International Summer School, monitoring and managing conduct and behaviour to ensure a safe and harmonious environment for all. • To act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the summer school, implementing the ISS safeguarding policy to the benefit of all pupils and staff. • To act as line manager to the Houseparent and welfare teams, managing the boarding element of the Summer School and liaising with the medical team and welfare team to ensure that all pupils’ medical needs are met, including distributing medication. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and the Welfare Manager will arrive prior to the course start date. If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - - 22nd June 2026: Welfare Manager arrives on-site 27th – 30th June: London trip 30th June – 8th August: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (staff induction begins on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities: • To act as the summer school Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (training can be organised), dealing with and recording/reporting all safeguarding concerns, seeking advice from the Course Director and/or main school’s DSL where necessary. • To take full responsibility for the overall safeguarding, safety, welfare and behaviour, including discipline, of all staff and pupils during their stay, ensuring that rules are always abided by and according to the Staff and Pupil Handbooks. In conjunction with the Operations Director, to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to minimise risk, e.g. risk assessments are carried out, acted on and regularly reviewed, fire drills are carried out regularly in all communal areas and First Aid is always available. • • To professionally line manage the House Parents, overseeing and managing all pastoral aspects of Sedbergh ISS, ensuring they adhere to school policies and expectations throughout the course. • To ensure that all Boarding Houses are run safely and all necessary procedures and protocols are carried out effectively. • To establish a positive, welcoming and supportive atmosphere throughout ISS for staff and pupils alike. • To attend daily Senior Leadership Team meetings and report regularly to the Course Director. • To meet daily with pastoral staff ensuring minutes are taken and appropriately stored. • To visit all Houses on a regular basis. • To take lead responsibility to ensure staff are always sensitive to the welfare of pupils for whom they are responsible. • To support the Course Director and Operations Director to ensure all GDPR protocols are met throughout the programme. • To carry out end of course appraisals for the Welfare Team (House Parents and Assistant House Parents). • To ensure relevant pupil/staff welfare information and guidance is displayed on notice boards. • To be in daily contact with the Course Director and liaise with parents and agents in an efficient and polite manner as required. • To deal with any complaints or grievances from staff, pupils, parents, or agents in a calm and efficient manner. • To notify the Course Director of all incidents, grievances and accidents and make sure they are logged within the appropriate, stipulated time frame. • To ensure pupils are adequately supervised according to established criteria. • On an agreed rota basis, to be in possession of the emergency phone out of office hours and during the night. • To ensure new arrivals, including accompanying parents, are made to feel welcome and well looked • after. In conjunction with the Course Director, ensure Group Leaders are welcomed, briefed and aware of and abide by ISS School rules and safeguarding legislation as it pertains to them. • To contribute to an end of summer report including learnings and recommendations. • In conjunction with the Course Director and Operations Director, manage the closure of the programme and full facility check. • To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Course Director. • To assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. Pre-Course Duties: • To complete the required safeguarding/ medication and first aid training as necessary. • To establish an in-depth understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and all other Sedbergh School policy documents provided. • To establish and ensure that there are robust systems and procedures in places to ensure the safe and effective running of the summer school. • To help plan and implement an effective and complete induction programme for staff to promote and ensure a thorough understanding of ISS policies and procedures. • To conduct all pastoral training as required prior to course commencement. • To support the Operations Director in the boarding house handover from the main school Houseparent teams. • To oversee the set up and close down of the boarding houses (in conjunction with the Operations Director and School Operations teams), ensuring the sites are set up correctly and to a high standard prior to the start of the course. • To support the Welfare team with the accommodation plan, producing the required registers to share with the Boarding Teams. • To induct each ISS House Parent team to their allocated boarding house ensuring that all accommodation and boarding facilities are checked, safe, secure and ready for occupation by ISS pupils, reporting and recording any damage or issues throughout the course. • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). • Liaising with the Welfare Team prior to the course to build team rapport. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Course Director. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
ACTIVITY MANAGER - ISS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ACTIVITY MANAGER Responsible to: Course Director Main Purpose: - - - To lead and manage the Activities team to ensure an enjoyable, safe and varied co-curricular programme for all students attending the Summer School. To understand and oversee the delivery of the afternoon and evening activities and Sunday excursions, liaising with pre-booked external activities and transport providers to ensure the smooth running of the programme. To ensure that activities and excursions are properly staffed, with risk assessments always read and adhered to, ensuring the safety and physical and emotional wellbeing of the staff and students involved. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will be offering contracts of varying lengths, depending on the candidates’ availability and experience and our student numbers. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip (induction takes place on 26th June in London) 30th June – 25th July: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip The Activity Manager is expected to arrive one week in advance of the summer school start (22nd June) and to reside in provided accommodation throughout the course. They will have one day off each week, to be agreed with the Course Director. Unfortunately, the school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities: • Ensuring the delivery of an inspiring range of sports, activities and social events throughout the Summer School. • Competently leading and managing the team of Activity Leaders. • Working alongside the Operations Director and any external Activity providers, ensuring that all Risk Assessments are in place and have been read and adhered to by all participating staff. • Working alongside the Director of Studies to ensure the afternoon English academic programme supports the range of activities taking place. • Ensuring all activity equipment is in good condition and that requests for procurement of additional materials are input at least 1 month before the start of the course. • Ensuring that every sport, activity, excursion and social event is executed to a high standard with particular emphasis on pupil safety and wellbeing. • Carrying out Activity Leader reviews and appraisals, participating in staff disciplinary procedures • where required. Fostering a sense of belonging to the school and ensuring a positive experience for all students and staff. • Encourage full participation from all pupils and staff with their activity/excursion. • Working alongside the Social Media Coordinator, ensure effective social media coverage is uploaded daily, according to the Course Director’s specifications. Photographs should be provided of all activities, including group photos daily, for use in preferred social media channels and for future marketing purposes (adhering to specific personal requests for privacy). Liaising closely with the pastoral team to recognise and resolve any issues that might negatively impact the wellbeing of the students. • • Assisting with supervising students at mealtimes. • Review the provided activity & excursions groupings and communicate any necessary adjustments to the relevant staff members/teams. • Provide kit lists to the Pastoral Team for the week’s activities, to enable them to ensure the students are ready the night before. • Ensure the Activities Team collects necessary equipment (e.g. First Aid Kits, high-vis vests) prior to departure for off-site activities and excursions. • Provide the Activities Team with registers for each activity/excursion and ensure these are completed. Check that students have reached the correct group in a timely manner, to ensure they get the most of out of each activity. • Any other tasks as required by the Course Director to ensure the smooth running of the International Summer School. Pre-Course Duties: • Liaising with the Course Director and other staff as required and providing recommendations for the timetable in advance of the course commencing. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Contributing to the staff induction and helping set up the campus as required. • • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Course Director. • Dedicating some time prior to the course to become familiar with the activities and excursions schedule, to ensure they are ready to lead their Activity team (compensation to be discussed). • Arrive on-site one week prior to the course start date (at the weekly rate of pay, as outlined on the Job Advert). Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
FUTURE FOUNDERS MANAGER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable An appropriate qualification in Business, Economics, Marketing, Computing, Entrepreneurship, or a related field OR A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. QTS, PGCE, CELTA/Trinity, or international equivalent) Current First Aid certificate (can be obtained through the school) Evidence of ongoing professional development Lifeguard qualification X X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable X X X X Experience teaching or leading educational activities for teenagers (14–17). Strong understanding of entrepreneurship, business development, or innovation. Experience designing or delivering engaging, interactive learning sessions. Awareness of safeguarding practices and working with young people from diverse backgrounds. Previous experience in a boarding/summer school environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and rules expected of both staff and students. Proven experience of managing staff in a similar environment Knowledge of current trends in business, digital communication, AI or marketing Experience of working with international pupils X X X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to inspire, motivate, and support young people. Confident in planning and delivering high-quality lessons and workshops. Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, external contributors, and guest speakers. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. X X X X Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to the fast-paced nature of a residential summer school. Experience of implementing risk assessments and understanding of the importance of briefing staff to use these Your own contacts from the worlds of business, finance etc which you may be able to bring into the content of the course, e.g. workshop speakers Confident leading groups on excursions and participating in wider school activities. The ability to speak other languages X X X X X
FUTURE FOUNDERS COORDINATOR PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment An appropriate qualification in Business, Economics, Marketing, Computing, Entrepreneurship, or a related field OR A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. QTS, PGCE, CELTA/Trinity, or international equivalent) Current First Aid certificate Lifeguard qualification Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable X X X Essential Desirable Experience teaching or leading educational activities for teenagers (14–17). Interest in entrepreneurship, business development, digital creativity, or innovation. Experience of delivering engaging, interactive learning sessions. Awareness of safeguarding practices and working with young people from diverse backgrounds. Previous experience in a boarding/summer school environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and rules expected of both staff and students. Knowledge of AI, coding, social media strategy, or content creation Experience of working with international pupils X X X X X X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage, support and encourage young people. Confident in delivering high-quality lessons and workshops. Team player with a flexible, positive, and solution-focused approach. Able to support excursions, workshops, and wider summer school activities. Good organisational skills and the ability to follow direction from the Coordinator. The ability to speak other languages X X X X X X
THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Senior School campus (Sedbergh)
Full-time
COURSE LEADER (BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: COURSE LEADER (BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP) Responsible to: ISS Course Director Main Purpose: The Course Leader is responsible for leading and overseeing the smooth delivery and high educational quality of the Future Founders programme for students aged 14-17, including the academic content as well as ensuring the students are well integrated into the activities and pastoral elements of the course. The Leader will be actively involved in the teaching of the course – in the morning and some afternoons – and will work alongside the Course Coordinator to ensure the students enjoy a challenging and exciting programme. The Leader will also contribute to the wider life of the summer school, by providing support on some afternoon and evening activities and in the boarding houses on a rota basis (as laid out in the Teams schedule). Course Dates: The Future Founders (formerly LIRA) programme in 2026 will run for 2 weeks, from the 4th to the 18th of July. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (dates outlined below). Some work will be required prior to the course start date to ensure the Leader is familiar with the course plan and content prior to delivery. If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below. - - - 2nd July 2026: induction begins 4th – 18th July: Future Founders programme 18th – 21st July: London trip The Course Leader may be asked to assist with the London trip at the end of the course. This is a 4-day trip with all activities, accommodation, transport and meals pre-arranged by an experienced tour operator. Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school, unless accompanying students (e.g. to London). Roles and Responsibilities: To take overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Future Founders programme, which includes, and is not limited to: • Assist with the induction and site orientation of Future Founder attendees. • Coordinate the delivery of all modules, excursions and final presentations. • Deliver input sessions that are interactive, age-appropriate and aligned with the programme objectives. • Organise and liaise with external speakers, local business visitors, and workshop leaders. • Support students in developing their business ideas, teamwork, and presentation skills. • Provide guidance and feedback throughout the programme. • Engage with pupils in a friendly and professional manner, encouraging full pupil participation. • Supervise and support the Future Founders Coordinator, ensuring effective communication and teamwork. • Allocate teaching and supervision duties appropriately. • Lead students on course-related excursions, including the Apprentice-style challenge and visits to local businesses, ensuring student safety. Support afternoon workshops where required. • • Ensure all sessions are delivered competently, professionally and safely, in accordance with Sedbergh policies and risk assessments. • Maintain accurate plans and records of lessons, workshops, and student progress. • Report regularly to the Course Director regarding course delivery, student engagement, and any issues. • Participate in wider afternoon and evening activities as part of the summer school staff team. • Assist within the boarding house on a rota basis, contributing to a positive residential experience. • In line with school safety, assist the Social Media Coordinator in providing effective photographic material for use in social media daily. • Manage students’ conduct and behaviour to ensure students enjoy and get the most out of the summer school programme. • Ensure the facilities used by Future Founders are returned to their original state, to include all school facilities and equipment, at the end of the course. • Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. • Any other tasks as required by the Course Director to ensure the smooth running of the Future Founders programme. Pre-Course Duties will include: • Understand all course content in advance and support the development of a coherent, engaging • • programme. Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Course Director and the Future Founders Coordinator(s) as required to prepare for the programme and to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Course Director. • Attending the compulsory on-site induction training prior to the course start date. • Helping set up the campus prior to the pupils’ arrival. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
SPORTS GRADUATE ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Educated to degree level (working towards this for Placement Students) Rugby/Hockey/Netball/Cricket/Running Coaching Qualifications Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Experience of Coaching Rugby/Hockey/Netball/Cricket/Running Experience of performance Rugby/Hockey/Netball/Cricket/Running Coaching Knowledge of Boarding education or Coaching Experience of successfully contributing to or running extracurricular clubs, activities, teams, and fixtures Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to contribute to more than one sport within a sports programme Strong interpersonal skills coupled with a genuine interest in leading and supporting Games & PE provision. The ability to inspire and support all pupils to flourish and reach their sporting potential. Willingness to learn, engage in CPD to develop in the role, and work collaboratively as part of a team,
SPORTS GRADUATE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Sports Graduate Assistant Responsible to: Director of Sport Main Purpose: To support the delivery of the schools outstanding Sports programme in the Senior School through coaching teams and individuals and sharing your enthusiasm for Sport with our pupils. Roles and Responsibilities: To work directly with the Director of Sport and appropriate Heads of Sport to support the planning and delivering the sports programmes. To coach boys’ and girls’ teams across the year, planning training sessions that challenge and develop individuals and teams. To offer high level coaching to small groups and individuals as part of our scholarship programme to stretch the most able pupils. To support the wider delivery of the Sedbergh Sports programme, assisting when needed with other sports and contributing to the summer term programme with cricket, athletics, or tennis. To assist with administration tasks relating to your specific sport, and the wider sports programme, including engaging with the use of school systems, including socs and isams, to organise and register fixtures and games afternoons. To work collaborative with fellow graduate assistants to support the Sedbergh Sports programme on event days such as sports scholarship days and tournament days. Play a full and active role in the busy boarding environment, being a resident tutor in a boarding house, including tutoring, supervising, and leading activities. Demonstrate a proactive approach to engaging with young people. To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding of children and young people To undertake other duties within the post as requested by your line manager or senior management team. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Senior School campus (Sedbergh)
Full-time
COURSE COORDINATOR (BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: COURSE COORDINATOR (BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP) Responsible to: Course Leader (Business & Entreprenuership) Main Purpose: The Course Coordinator will support the smooth delivery and high educational quality of the Future Founders programme for students aged 14-17 by teaching lessons, assisting with workshops and project work, and contributing to the pastoral and social elements of the summer school. They will be actively involved in the teaching of the course – in the mornings and some afternoons – and will work closely with the Course Leader to ensure the course is engaging, well-run, and enjoyable for all students. Course Dates: The Future Founders (formerly LIRA) programme in 2026 will run for 2 weeks, from the 4th to the 18th of July. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (dates outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh). See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - 2nd July 2026: induction begins 4th – 18th July: Future Founders programme 18th – 21st July: London trip The Coordinator may be asked to assist with the London trip at the end of the course. This is a 4-day trip with all activities, accommodation, transport and meals pre-arranged by an experienced tour operator. Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school, unless accompanying students (e.g. to London). Roles and Responsibilities: To take overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Future Founders programme, which includes, and is not limited to: Support students in developing their business ideas, teamwork, and presentation skills. • Assist with the induction and site orientation of Future Founder attendees. • Deliver lessons and activities under the guidance of the Course Leader. • • Help maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment. • Assist with the organisation and facilitation of external workshops and business guest sessions. • Help coordinate resources, materials, and logistics for sessions. • Accompany and support the Course Leader on Future Founders excursions, including the Apprentice-style challenge, ensuring student safety. • Assist with selected afternoon workshops related to the course. • Engage with pupils in a friendly and professional manner, encouraging full pupil participation. • Ensure all sessions are delivered competently, professionally and safely, in accordance with Sedbergh policies and risk assessments. • Maintain accurate plans and records of lessons, workshops, and student progress. • Participate in wider afternoon and evening activities as part of the summer school staff team. • Assist within the boarding house on a rota basis, contributing to a positive residential experience. • In line with school safety, assist the Social Media Coordinator in providing effective photographic material for use in social media daily. • Manage students’ conduct and behaviour to ensure students enjoy and get the most out of the summer school programme. • Ensure the facilities used by Future Founders are returned to their original state, to include all school facilities and equipment, at the end of the course. • Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. • Any other tasks as required by the Course Director to ensure the smooth running of the Future Founders programme. Pre-Course Duties will include: • • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Course Director and the Future Founders Course Leader as required to prepare for the programme and to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Course Director. • Attending the compulsory on-site induction training prior to the course start date. • Helping set up the campus prior to the pupils’ arrival. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. All staff are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant Risk Assessments ensuring that H&S policies are adhered to at all times to ensure our pupils’ safety and wellbeing. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672
THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
CASTERTON, SEDBERGH PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Full-time
SPORTS GRADUATE ASSISTANT AT CASTERTON, SEDBERGH PREPARATORY SCHOOL PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Educated to degree level (working towards this for Placement Students) Rugby/Hockey/Netball/Cricket/Running Coaching Qualifications Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Experience of Coaching Rugby/Hockey/Netball/Cricket/Running Experience of performance Rugby/Hockey/Netball/Cricket/Running Coaching Knowledge of Boarding education or Coaching Experience of successfully contributing to or running extracurricular clubs, activities, teams, and fixtures Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to contribute to more than one sport within a sports programme Strong interpersonal skills coupled with a genuine interest in leading and supporting Games & PE provision. The ability to inspire and support all pupils to flourish and reach their sporting potential. Willingness to learn, engage in CPD to develop in the role, and work collaboratively as part of a team,
THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
CASTERTON, SEDBERGH PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Full-time
SPORTS GRADUATE ASSISTANT CASTERTON, SEDBERGH PREPARATORY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Sports Graduate Assistant Responsible to: Director of Sport Main Purpose: To support the delivery of the schools outstanding Sports programme in the Prep School through coaching teams and individuals and sharing your enthusiasm for Sport with our pupils. Roles and Responsibilities: To work directly with the Director of Sport and appropriate Heads of Sport to support the planning and delivering the sports programmes. To coach boys’ and girls’ teams across the year, planning training sessions that challenge and develop individuals and teams. To offer high level coaching to small groups and individuals as part of our scholarship programme to stretch the most able pupils. To support the wider delivery of the Sedbergh Sports programme, assisting when needed with other sports and contributing to the summer term programme with cricket, athletics, or tennis. To assist with administration tasks relating to your specific sport, and the wider sports programme, including engaging with the use of school systems, including socs and isams, to organise and register fixtures and games afternoons. To work collaborative with fellow graduate assistants to support the Sedbergh Sports programme on event days such as sports scholarship days and tournament days. Play a full and active role in the busy boarding environment, being a resident tutor in a boarding house, including tutoring, supervising, and leading activities. Demonstrate a proactive approach to engaging with young people. To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding of children and young people To undertake other duties within the post as requested by your line manager or senior management team. Health and Safety: All staff should be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and implement it as appropriate. Safeguarding: All staff employed by Sedbergh School are expected to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post. Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1080672