APPLICATION PACK
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2024 AT NOON DATE FOR INTERVIEW: FRIDAY 21 JUNE 2024
TEMPORARY FOR 1 YEAR, FULL TIME (37 HOURS PER WEEK), TERM TIME (190 DAYS PER ANNUM)
SALARY: £11.9149 - £12.3134
METHODIST COLLEGE INFORMATION
Methodist College Belfast is one of Northern Ireland’s leading grammar schools, providing life changing opportunities for everyone.
I am delighted that you are interested in joining the staff team here at Methodist College. As a member of staff, you will discover a celebrated tapestry of diversity, opportunity and excellence that makes Methody truly unique. Methody provides life changing opportunities for everyone and we would love you to experience that for yourself as a member of staff.
Staff at Methody are committed to making a difference to pupils, colleagues and the College community but soon discover that Methody also enriches their lives through their unparalleled staff experience. If you are an enthusiastic, committed, and progressive person ready to bring your unique gifts and talents to the College, we would love you to be part of our exceptional team.
This is a place where lifelong friendships begin, where bright futures are built, where leaders are made and where life changing experiences take place.
THIS IS METHODY.
J LENDRUM PRINCIPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Pre-Prep Leader, assist with the educational support and care of the children at Downey House Pre-Prep.
REPORTS TO:
The Principal through the Pre-Prep Leader.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The precise duties of the post will be determined by the Principal and may include all or some of the duties listed below.
CLASSROOM SUPPORT
• Under the leadership of the Pre-Prep Leader work as part of a team to promote the efficient running of the Pre-Prep.
• Be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/Pre-Prep Leader relationships, as relevant, and keep confidences appropriately.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents.
• Assist, under the leadership of the Pre-Prep Leader, children learning as effectively as possible both indoors and outdoors through, for example;
* Clarifying and explaining instruction.
* Ensuring the children are able to use equipment and materials/resources provided.
* Participate in motivating and encouraging the children as required.
* Participate in supporting identified areas for development, e.g. physical skills, language, behaviour, etc.
• To contribute to the planning, implementation and review of all areas of the curriculum as directed by the Pre-Prep Leader.
• Under the leadership of the Pre-Prep Leader prepare learning materials and resources.
• Under the leadership of the Pre-Prep Leader contribute to the planning, preparation and display of the children’s work.
• Contribute to the observation, recording and evaluation of children’s progress records as directed by the Pre-Prep Leader.
• Set up, clear away and regularly clean equipment.
• Participate in classroom activities, including groups of children, or individual children, under the direction of the Pre-Prep Leader.
• Participate in special events/activities such as school visits.
• Positively promote positive behaviour in accordance with school policy.
• Ensure and promote as far as possible a safe environment for children.
• Assist with toileting, personal hygiene and dressing of children.
• Provide supervision/support including the administration of routine prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and bruises.
• Report, to the designated Child Protection Officer in the school, any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a child requires expert or immediate attention in line with the school’s Child Protection policy.
• Contribute to the planning, purchase and preparation of daily snacks taking account of the school’s ‘Healthy Eating Policy’.
ADMINISTRATION
• Assist with classroom administration, e.g. lost property etc.
• Provide regular feedback about the children to the Pre-Prep Leader.
OTHER DUTIES
• Attend relevant in-service training and disseminate appropriate information to colleagues.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and staff training days as required.
• Be aware of school policies and procedures and under the leadership of the Pre-Prep Leader contribute to the implementation and review of school policies and procedures.
• Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.
Candidates should note that the above duties are not intended to be a complete list.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
PLEASE NOTE
The College reserves the right to use any or all the desirable criteria and to enhance any or all of the essential criteria as the interviewing panel sees fit in shortlisting for interview.
Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate undertaking an Access NI check and to this check being clear of any offences that may affect appointment to this post. The College’s decision on what is acceptable in terms of this check will be final. The cost of this check is £32.00 and the successful candidate will be required to pay the school for this service.
Appointment to this position is also subject to two satisfactory references being received.
RIGHT TO WORK
All applicants should ensure that they are free to remain in and take up employment in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide supporting documentation. Details of acceptable documentation are available here.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Hold a minimum of a Level 3 childcare qualification as approved by EA*
* A list of approved qualifications is available to download from the EA website.
2. Have a minimum of one years’ paid experience of working with a child/children in a formal learning environment e.g. school, nursery or playgroup.
3. Evidence of a working knowledge of information technology systems including:
• Microsoft Word and Outlook, and/or
• C2K schools IT systems
4. Demonstrable knowledge of the following:
• The requirements of a Pre-Prep Assistant
• Child development issues
• Health and safety requirements, relevant to the role
5. Evidence of an ability to work flexibly and creatively to help ensure a child-centred learning experience.
6. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Proven team working and collaborative skills.
8. Evidence of effective planning and organising skills to ensure work is completed on time to the required standard.
9. Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. Have a minimum of one year’s paid experience of working within a Nursery school or Nursery Unit attached to a primary school. Experience of effectively leading meetings with a range of stakeholders.
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