ENGLAND’S INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2019 THE SUNDAY TIMES

NURSERY TEACHING ASSISTANT

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CONTENTS

3. The School

4. The City

5. The Role

6. Person Specification

7. The Application Process

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THE SCHOOL

Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep School is a co-educational school for children aged 3-13. It is the main feeder school to Brighton College, one of England’s leading schools. The College educates 1,000 pupils aged 13-18 alongside a Lower School, educating 100 pupils aged 11-13. The Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep School educates 500 pupils aged 3-13

Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School provides an inspiring education that aims to prepare pupils for life in our College and beyond. We are proud to be part of a school which is one of the most innovative and forward thinking in the country.

The Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep School helps all children to believe in themselves and to excel in their own individual way. The teaching philosophy allows pupils to be individual whilst enabling them to develop and progress at a rate above and beyond their own expectations. Within each year group teachers aim to give children the best possible start to life, both in their academic grounding and in developing their values and beliefs. The school motto is well known by pupils who pride themselves on trying to: Be Good. Be Kind. Be Honest. Be the Best You.

The school is based on two sites within the vibrant city of Brighton; our Nursery & Pre-Prep educates children from Nursery to Year 3, after which they progress on to the Prep site for Years 4 to 8. Pupils benefit from facilities at the College site, including the Chapel, the new recital hall and the dining facilities. Sport is played at the Jubilee Ground pitches located nearby in the South Downs.

Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep School is progressive and pupil orientated. Each individual is recognised for their own achievements, resulting in a happy, caring environment. The staff body is also a positive and vibrant one; equality, diversity and respect are championed and celebrated by all.

The Brighton College family of schools also includes St Christopher’s and Handcross Park, educating a further 1,150 children aged 3 to 13. Overseas, the College has opened Brighton College Abu Dhabi and Brighton College Al Ain in the UAE, and Brighton College Bangkok in Thailand.

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THE CITY

The College enjoys its location in Brighton, one of Britain’s youngest cities and one of the most vibrant in Europe.

In 2017, a national survey identified Brighton as the ‘happiest city in the UK’. It is close to the beautiful South Downs, within easy travelling distance of London

(50 minutes by train), and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Portsmouth, Newhaven and the Channel Tunnel provide accessible links with the Continent.

Brighton is also a university city, and the College has good links with both the University of Sussex and University of Brighton.

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THE ROLE

The Prep School is seeking to appoint a Nursery Teaching Assistant from August 2019 This is an exciting opportunity to join our EYFS team. They will be expected to enter fully in to the life of the school and Brighton College as a whole. Due to the nature of the role the candidate will need to hold a level 3 qualification.

THE ROLE OF A PRACTITIONER

Work closely with the Nursery teachers regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression. Attend weekly after-school planning meeting with Nursery teachers.

Take responsibility for planning areas of the curriculum specified by the Nursery teachers.

Ensure that the range of abilities among children is catered for by planned differentiated activities.

Ensure monitoring, recording, assessment and reporting are undertaken in accordance with school policies.

In liaison with the specialist music teacher, teachers are responsible for rehearsing and directing children for concerts and services.

Lead and plan for whole group, small group and individual sessions.

Share in the responsibility for the pastoral care of the children in the Nursery and ensuring good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the staff.

Responsible for the behaviour and discipline of the children in Nursery in accordance with the school behaviour policy.

Liaise closely with the class teacher who will then liaise with the Head of EYFS, Head of Pre-Prep, the SENCO, and other staff members regarding any children for concern.

Ensure that the classroom provides a stimulating and interesting learning environment. Displays should be changed regularly and be relevant to or the result of normal classroom work.

Be responsible for the organisation of classroom resources ensuring that they are accessible to children as appropriate.

Ensure that communication diaries are read daily and comments made as appropriate to ensure good communication.

Ensure all paperwork is up-to-date and accurate (profiles, health matters etc.)

Meet with parents with class teacher, when necessary, and foster good professional relationships and communication.

Be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending open mornings and acting as ambassadors for the school.

Be willing to attend parents' evenings, speech day and school functions as required.

Be responsible for care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment in the Nursery classrooms and throughout the school.

Undertake all duties and procedures as specified in staff handbook.

Attend Parent Association events and other evening/weekend events.

Attend weekly staff meeting.

Participate in the supervision and appraisal process.

Attend INSETS (sometimes evenings and weekends) and undertake continuous professional development.

To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.

Be responsible for taking an after school activity club once a week.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Brighton College is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community such a vibrant and stimulating environment.

Desirable qualities in a practitioner:

Commitment to the education and happiness of young children

A sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, curriculum including any recent changes

A positive approach.

A caring attitude

Patience and tolerance

Energy and enthusiasm

A creative outlook

The ability to be fair and objective

The ability to work as a team member and independently.

Initiative

Flexibility

A willingness to further own professional development

To be a good communicator

To have a sense of humour!

Hours of Work:

7.45am – 4pm Monday to Friday while the College is in session and at any other time (including during school holidays, at weekends and before and after the College's normal starting and finishing times) as may be necessary in the reasonable opinion of the Headmistress for the proper performance of your duties. Opportunities are available to run Holiday clubs and our After-School Care Group for those interested in additional employment.

Holidays:

20 days annual leave (pro rata). These should be taken in the school holidays.

Benefits:

Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within 3 months of commencement of employment. For full details of the pension scheme, please contact HR.

Death in service benefit after successfully passing probation.

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THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates should complete an online application which is available at https://bcollege.careers.eteach.com/ by noon on Tuesday 11th June 2019. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and early application is therefore encouraged. This should be submitted together with a CV and covering letter of application addressed to the Head Master. Any enquiries about the application procedure should be emailed to supportrecruitment@brightoncollege.net or by calling the HR Department on

01273 704215.

We anticipate holding first round interviews on Monday 17th June, though we reserve the right to interview candidates in advance of this time.

REMUNERATION £15,000 - £19,000 depending upon experience and qualifications. Additional opportunities to run Holiday clubs and our After-School Care Group are available for those interested in additional employment.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.

The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity. Our full equal opportunities policy is available on the ‘Vacancies’ link on our website.

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ENGLAND’S INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2019 THE SUNDAY TIMES