AN INDEPENDENT CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR PUPILS AGED 7 TO 18 IN THE HEART OF SURREY
Access Arrangements Assessor
Information for prospective staff
About Freemen's
was founded. We are proudly co-educational and have been since 1854, which was radical at the time, and we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with our forward-thinking, progressive approach.
We believe that if we can motivate pupils and staff to always give their best, the School will continue to grow and thrive. Community engagement and our impact on the world beyond our walls are at the forefront of everything we do at Freemen’s.
The School was founded in Brixton in 1854 to provide an education for the orphaned children of Freemen of the City of London before moving to the present site, Ashtead Park, in 1926. We have a magnificent site with modern buildings alongside the original Main House set in a stunning 57 acres of parkland. This idyllic setting further supports the wellbeing of our students and staff, as being here, in the park, makes coming to work a pleasure. It looks striking in every season and we are lucky to have a vast array of wildlife living in our woods.
Today, Freemen’s is an independent day and boarding school for students aged 7-18, with a strong ethos of community and service in accordance with the values on which the School
You can expect stellar exam results and academic excellence, but that’s not all. The focus within the School is on every individual finding a path which is appropriate for them, be that in the classroom, on a sports pitch or in one of the many co-curricular activities we encourage our young people to throw themselves into. Our mission is built upon four pillars of the Freemen’s education: pastoral support, House activities, academic achievement, and our varied co-curricular programme (including sport) to ensure every student realises their potential to be able to learn, lead and make a difference. Freemen’s is a place where students are keen to learn and eager to engage in the wider aspects of life at our School.
Teachers at Freemen's embody our principles for excellent classroom practice, offering innovative and forward-thinking approaches, enabling us to be a beacon of learning and teaching. We take risks in the pursuit of excellence by being brave and radical, willing to challenge the status quo. Through our 1-1 iPad programme, we
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Our mission is to inspire our people to learn, to lead and to make a difference.
About Freemen's
aim to create discerning users of technology, so that staff and students can thrive in the modern dynamic world. We do all of this, in an environment where staff feel supported, by investing in life-long learning through research-led enquiry and building learning communities. The emphasis in the Junior School is on Kindness, Honesty and Fun and the Senior School picks up that message with a pastoral programme that emphasizes the importance of a strong, supportive community in which every member, staff and student, feels respected, supported and valued. As a result, we are able to support our young people to successfully navigate the tests of life they face every day.
The School is one of four independent schools managed by the City of London Corporation (The City). The City provides financial support in the form of bursaries and scholarships. Other links with the City of London and the Livery Companies are strong, which presents opportunities for staff to attend events at Guildhall and elsewhere in the City, as well as the possibility of gaining the honour of the Freedom of the City of London.
Transport links are good; the School is a mile from Ashtead station with regular services to Epsom and London and south to Leatherhead and Guildford. The M25 junction 9 is a seven-minute drive from the School.
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Learning Support at Freemen's
This is an exciting time to join the Learning Support department at Freemen’s.
With a new Director of Learning Support in post, we are growing this department to ensure that through our new vision and pupil support strategy, all pupils with special educational needs are given the time and space to flourish, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Supporting students with SEND has never been so important, so we want to ensure that this department grows into one that provides an excellent delivery of learning support, to a range of students with a variety of needs.
We are looking for a part-time Access Arrangements Assessor, required as soon as possible to assess pupils for exam access arrangements according to Awarding Body regulations. Candidates will have completed a post-graduate course at or equivalent to Level 7 and/or be a specialist teacher with a current SpLD Assessment Practicing Certificate and/or an appropriately qualified psychologist.
The post holder will work as part of the Learning Support Department, taking direction from the Director of Learning Support and liaising with academic and pastoral teams as appropriate.
The role is a part time, fixed-term contract until February 2024.
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"This friendly, grounded and well-run school takes the pressure off getting academically bright young things into senior schools and seems to a knack of making challenging work seem fun."
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Information about the role
Reporting to: Director of Learning Support
Duties and responsibilities
• To assess pupils in Upper 4 (Year 9) and Lower 6 (Year 12) for exam access arrangements according to Awarding Body regulations.
• To assess pupils in other year groups, according to need, for exam access arrangements according to Awarding Body regulations.
• Complete appropriate parts of Form 8s and 9s and provide necessary evidence.
• Liaise with the Director for Learning Support.
• To make available confirmation of your professional qualification/s.
Essential criteria
• Have completed a post-graduate course at or at least to Level 7, including at least 100 hours relating to individual assessment, and/or be a specialist teacher with a current SpLD Assessment Practicing Certificate from a recognised awarding body and/ or an appropriately qualified psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Have recent experience of assessing and working with pupils with learning differences and/or neurological differences.
• Be up to date with current Awarding Body regulations.
• Have recent experience of completing Exam Access Arrangements paperwork according to Awarding Body regulations.
• Be familiar with the Equality Act 2010.
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Access Arrangements Assessor
"The school’s leaders and governing body have successfully embedded the values and ethos of the school to support a community in which the pupils are able to develop and thrive."
Rated 'Excellent' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, November 2022
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Professional expectations of staff
Safeguarding
Staff will be kind, fair and respectful to students and each other, challenge others when they are unkind, unfair or disrespectful and have the highest regard for the students’ safety and their safeguarding duties, whether on or off the school premises.
Appearance
Smart professional dress, or appropriate co-curricular clothing, at all times.
Availability
Prompt attendance during the School’s operating hours and a commitment to completing School business is expected.
Awareness and use of Freemen’s policies
Staff will be able to access and use policies as necessary, and read and act upon them appropriately.
Behaviour
Staff will establish Freemen’s as a place of learning and will determine clear boundaries of behaviour, based on mutual respect and trust. Staff will have high expectations of students and will manage their behaviour effectively.
Collective responsibility
Staff share collective responsibility for Freemen’s standards, reputation and property, should treat them with respect and care, and insist others do likewise.
Communication
Staff will expect high standards of communication from students and will, in turn, demonstrate accurate, timely and appropriate communication when dealing with students, parents and colleagues.
Ethics and behaviour
Staff will uphold public trust in the profession and the reputation of Freemen’s by maintaining high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside School. They will be respectful and tolerant of the rights of others, including colleagues, and not undermine fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. They will ensure that their personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.
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Learn, lead and make a difference
Leaders
Staff will be leaders in the School, exercising good judgement and modelling the behaviour and habits that are expected of the students.
Learners
Staff will show and share a passion for their subject or discipline(s). They will seek to develop as professionals and as specialists, will be open to feedback and will seek opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and engage with relevant research.
Planning
Teaching staff will have a sense of where the lesson fits within the scheme of work and plan well-structured lessons using an appropriate range of pedagogies.
Use of feedback
Staff will seek to use feedback for themselves and if appropriate, their students and will complete assessments and reports in a timely fashion in the appropriate manner and style.
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How to apply
Applicants should send a letter of application and a completed application form to CLFS-Recruitment@cityoflondon.gov.uk, by 9am on Friday 27 October 2023, quoting reference 065/272.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews that will take place on Friday 3 November 2023, though candidates are asked to note that Freemen’s retains the right to interview and appoint at any time during the application process.
Freemen’s acknowledges receipt of all applications, if you have not received confirmation of the safe receipt of your application within two working days please call the School or email CLFS-Recruitment@ cityoflondon.gov.uk to check on its status.
The City of London Freemen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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"Friendly was the single most uttered word used to describe the school by students, while parents report that their offspring are happy. ‘Kind’ and ‘non-judgemental,’ we also heard, with support on tap."
Your benefits
City of London benefits:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
Contributory defined benefit
• CityBenefits - discounts and cashback.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Sponsorship to become a Freeman of the City of London.
Sports and Leisure:
Family friendly
Significantly enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free use of the fitness suite.
• Staff social and sporting opportunities including pilates, yoga and five-a-side football.
Free lunch and refreshments
The option to join Supper Club at a subsidised rate
• Free staff swimming and weekend family swimming for staff.
Learning and Development:
Fee remission
Up to 50% fee remission subject to the normal entry requirements.
Cycle to work scheme
Up to £3,000 salary sacrifice
• Funding to obtain QTS/PGCE.
• Tailored CPD for all colleagues that includes a thriving internal CPD programme, as well as a range of external opportunities such as Masters and PhD support, Enquiring Teachers Programme and Chartered College qualifications.
Season Ticket Loan
Free parking on site
Access to on-site facilities
Wellbeing:
• Up to 2 days’ paid leave for volunteering.
• Cash back on private health care treatment.
• Access to on-site Medical Centre.
• Staff Wellbeing Committee.
• Confidential Employee Assistance for staff and their families.
• Emergencies-only approach to out of hours email.
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Campus Map
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parking 02. Reception 03. Philp House 04. Science and Technology 05. Medical Centre 06. Art and Design 07. Stable Block 08. Ferndale Theatre 09. Dining Hall
Visitor
10. Haywood
Centre 11. Junior School (Kemp House) 12. Boarding (Walbrook House)
13. Music School and Recital Hall
14. Main House
15. Sports Hall
16. Swimming Pool
17. Cricket Pavilion
18. Tennis and Netball Courts
19. Astro Pitch
20. Cricket Nets
21. Cricket Pitch
22. Italian Garden
23. Rugby and Football Pitches
24. Green Room
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25. Fire Assembly Point
26. Bus Stop
27. Upper Car Park
28. Lower Car Park
29. Service Gate (KT21 1JB)
"A down-to-earth, friendly school that’s comfortable in its own skin rather than relentlessly trying to show off its most polished side – and is all the better for it. Just the ticket for parents after a high-quality, stress-free route for their academically bright sons and daughters from age 7 right through to 18. Almost unique around here."
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