xxxxxxxxx About Berkhamsted Pre-Prep

Berkhamsted Pre-Prep places each child at the centre of everything we do. Wellbeing is our first priority, and providing a high level of nurture and care is our primary focus. Our team are skilled professionals who have an in-depth understanding of early child development. At Pre-Prep we aim high to give children the best possible start to their education. Learning opportunities are planned to provide challenge, developing not only knowledge but also the skills and aptitudes that allow our children to question, debate, collaborate and problem solve from a very young age

Children are taught to recognise failure as the key to success and school is a safe space where mistakes are key to acquiring mastery Our hope is to encourage their natural curiosity and passion for learning, laying the foundations that will allow them to make the most of the opportunities available to them

The latest ISI inspection of Berkhamsted Day Nursery and Pre-Prep in June 2016 captures our philosophy perfectly: “Outcomes for children are outstanding. All children make excellent, continuous progress in relation to their individual starting points and capabilities due to the nurturing and supportive environment that recognises each child as an individual.”

We strive to build positive relationships where children learn to socialise and work with each other and where kindness and respect are qualities that are celebrated and embraced Our excellent pastoral care gives our school a family feel where children learn the importance of serving others and the importance of being part of a community where everyone is valued

There are currently 205 pupils at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep School (aged 3-7)

Part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group

Berkhamsted Pre-Prep School is one of six schools that make up Berkhamsted Schools Group. Berkhamsted School is one of the country’s leading independent schools. It has a structure that provides the best in both co-educational and single-sex education, offering small class sizes and appropriate teaching environments for each age group, from age 3 to 18

The School’s ‘diamond’ structure allows boys and girls to be taught together until the age of 11 (at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and at Berkhamsted Prep), separately from 11-16 (Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls), before coming back together again in a joint Sixth Form (Berkhamsted Sixth)

Job Description

Hours of Work:

11:15am-1:30pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only.

Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround Reporting to: Deputy Head Pre-Prep

Purpose:

To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff, to supervise pupils during the lunch time period, in dining hall, playground and school premises, ensuring the conduct, welfare, safety, physical and mental wellbeing of pupils and maintenance of good order and discipline. To provide a positive role model to the pupils at all times. To maintain confidentiality at all times.

Main Responsibilities:

Supervise and interact with pupils during the lunch break, encouraging positive social skills and good behaviour in pupils.

Assist children as appropriate with their selection.

To assist the younger children with meals as necessary (e.g. cutting up food etc.)

Ensure children have adequate lunches before they sit down to eat. Encourage good table manners and eating habits among pupils. Assist children to empty plates.

To supervise the eating of lunch, maintain discipline, maintain the use of cutlery and drinking water and, encourage pupils to eat their meal

To supervise, when necessary, the returning and stacking of plates and cutlery.

To ensure all areas are cleaned and prepared in between sittings and at the end of lunchtime. In the event of any spillage, to take action immediately to avoid possible accidents.

Job Description

To ensure the safety of children in the playground, ensuring that all areas are monitored and that children follow the ‘Playground Code’ sure to

Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround

To take all reasonable precautions whilst in charge of the pupils to see that they do nothing that is likely to injure themselves or others.

Maintain confidentiality in relation to pupil information and report problems/issues as well as significant matters with regard to pupil’s play and behaviour to a relevant teacher or senior member of staff immediately.

Essential Skills Required

Good communication skills

Positive and pro-active personality

Be able to help create a happy lunchtime for all pupils