Sports Gap Student

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly adaptable, practical and motivated Gap Student to join our team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Detail

Location: Windsor, Berkshire

Salary: £80-£95 per day dependant on age

Contract: 1 year FTC, Term-Time

Hours of Work: 8am - 5pm 40 hours per week

To Start: September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly adaptable, practical and motivated Gap Student to join our team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

A little bit about us

We are a small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the school for many years.

Responsibilities

One big part of Gap Student life at Upton House is sports. Our Sports Gap Students assist in teaching a variety of sports and PE by helping to prepare the lessons and then reinforcing the teaching points made by the teacher. They play a pivotal role in making sure children are wearing the appropriate clothing and using any equipment in the correct way to ensure they are safe and learning the best way to do things.

Sports Gap Students work across the school with children from the Little Upton Nursery to Form 6. They also get the opportunity to assist the teaching of classroom lessons, having the same professional duties as Teaching Assistants, but supporting in different classrooms throughout the week, going wherever they are needed. There is also the opportunity to help children with 1-2-1 reading, assist on school trips, and being part of the team that produces the whole school production in the Summer Term (this could be set building, hair and make-up, chaperoning etc), as well as smaller productions and assemblies throughout the year.

This allows our gap students to see the variety of teaching we have across all year groups and see the vast experience of our wonderful teachers. They also participate in our Early birds and Extended Day sessions as well as supporting our clubs.

Most importantly gap students are here to help make sure the children are having fun whilst learning and have a happy and safe atmosphere.

Our Gap students come from a variety of backgrounds, from existing graduates, university students who are aiming to take a break from their studies as well as Sixth Form leavers who are planning to take a gap year. This position offers an excellent first job opportunity if you enjoy working with young children and being part of a fun team of colleagues, learning valuable lessons that will benefit you in all future walks of life.

What we can offer

· An easily accessible school that is in the heart of Windsor town

· Term-time position, working from 8:00am–5:00pm.

· Potential to progress further and develop your career

· School holidays

· Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role

· Helpful and supportive management team

· A friendly and supportive team

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this role would have:

· GCSE or Equivalent in Maths, English and Science - minimum grade 4

· Minimum of 2 A Levels or Equivalent level qualification

· Knowledge and experience of playing sports, and specifically either Netball, Football, Rugby or cricket is desirable

· Ability to inspire pupils to take part in sport and to work as a team

· Determination to achieve high standards and to encourage others to do so

· Excellent communication skills

· Understanding of the importance of Safeguarding

· Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative

· Commitment to your role and being an inspiration

· Have a fun, can do attitude

· A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential

If you are interested in applying for this role please fill in the application form and send to recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk and we will be in contact with you. We look forward to hearing from you!

The job description and application form can be downloaded from the school website www.uptonhouse.org.uk/discover-upton-house/vacancies

Closing date: Sunday 20th April 2025

Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents

• Gap Year Student Job Description
• 1.Upton House Application Form 2024 - New
• Person Specification - Teaching Staff
• Overview

Further Information

recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk