Head of Early Years Physical Development (Pre-Prep) / Physical Education Teacher

Applicant Information Pack Head of Early Years Physical Development (Pre-Prep) / Physical Education Teacher

A Foreword from our Principal and Chief People Officer Richard Backhouse - Principal Berkhamsted has led the way in pursuing a ‘foundation structure’. As a group of six schools, it combines scale of resource with individual attention and development of pupils – and staff. We start with our values: we aim for excellence – aiming high with integrity – in all that we do. We are ‘adventurous’, and support development, research, and experimentation in teaching and learning. We ‘serve others’ – at both pupil and staff level: ours is a non-hierarchical school in which the opinions of all matter, and in which we all share in the support and contribution to our local community.

Above all, we are committed to developing remarkable people, both our pupils and our staff.

We are looking for highly committed, ambitious and adventurous people to join a thriving staff body, whom we can support to flourish here, and whom we can help to grow. Our staff are so important that we have a Chief People Officer as one of our most senior members of staff.

Tracey Evans - Chief People Officer Our staff are our biggest asset at Berkhamsted, and so investing in not only their professional development but also their wellbeing, is a key priority. We foster a working environment that supports staff both professionally and personally. We offer a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives.

Colleagues can easily access financial, physical, emotional and social well-being support from school.

We seek to enable all members of the school community to achieve their full potential in an environment characterised by equality respect and opportunity.

We work hard at Berkhamsted, but we also know how to come together as a community and enjoy downtime, building relationships which simply last a lifetime.

About Berkhamsted A Foreword from our Principal andPre-Prep Chief People Officer Early years and Key Stage one Education for boys and girls is provided at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep, located at the Schools Haresfoot site, is set in a delightful eight acre woodland area at the edge of Berkhamsted.

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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 111 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 Reporting to:Gills Director Make sure to use Sans Fontof Sport and the Head of Prep/ Pre-Prep Purpose: We have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified Physical Education teacher to lead our Pre-Prep and Nursery physical development. You will work as a member of a team at our Pre-Prep School and Prep School, along with other class teachers, PE teachers and teaching assistants. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working in the Early Years and KS1 (or be willing to undertake early years physical training) or might be someone who has PE experience across the primary age range. This is an exciting job with outstanding resources and offers the potential to lead and further develop the Physical Development curriculum across the Pre-Prep School where current practice, while well-established, is open to further shaping and development. We pride ourselves in fostering excellent home/school relationships with parents and candidates will be expected to have strong communication skills. There will also be opportunities to teach PE and Games through to our Prep School from Y3-Y6.

Main Responsibilities: To oversee and determine the Physical Development and Education for all pupils across the Nursery and Pre-Prep years, including liaising with the Prep Head of Sport to ensure cohesion of development and outcomes for transition to KS2.

To work with our Head of Prep Sport to deliver a strong and well-designed pathway to support our pupil’s physical development from Nursery through to Y4.

To plan and deliver engaging physical education/development lessons to our Nursery-Y2 pupils at the Pre-Prep, with learning outcomes and assessments integrated into all planning.

Job Description Setting appropriate and challenging tasks and ensuring high levels of interest.

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Prepare and teach high quality lessons across the curriculum considering individual children’s needs. Ensuring lessons are properly differentiated with support and challenge.

Providing clear structure for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.

Maintaining good discipline in accordance with school rules, and to use the school’s behaviour systems consistently.

Attend parents' Learning Review Meetings and liaise with parents as and when required.

To work with our Prep school and to deliver well planned lessons to our pupils in Y3-Y6.

Through reflective practice, provide a dynamic curriculum which values active learning, exploration, and inclusion.

To work across the Berkhamsted School sporting pathway and help with our Saturday sporting programme where required.

Leading the organisation of the Pre-Prep Sports Day, and supporting whole school sporting celebrations, festivals including weekend commitments.

Ensuring that pre-prep PE and games equipment is fully maintained.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Degree level Qualification in a Sport or coaching related discipline.

Previous experience of working with children A proven track record of excellent teaching.

A proven track record of excellent teaching.

Confident and proficient in planning and preparing lessons appropriate to the needs of the pupils

Job Description Ability to apply high educational and moral standards, promote the school’s aims positively and use Makeeffective sure to use Gills SanstoFont strategies monitor motivation and morale.

Use data to inform school target setting.

Have a secure understanding of learning styles and child development or be willing to learn.

Develop good personal relationships and work well within the team.

Establish and develop good relationships with parents.

Communicate effectively.

Awareness of the National Curriculum for PE at KS1.

Be aware of new and current teaching initiatives.

Motivation to work with children and young people.

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries with children and young people.

Emotional resilience in working within a dynamic environment.

Organised, flexible, able to manage time and conflicting demands.

Desirable Early Years Qualification and experience of working with KS1.

The flexibility and ability to teach pupils through a variety of age and key stages.

Proven track record of successful teamwork.

Experience of leading curriculum subjects or projects in schools.

An experience of teaching a variety of Pre-prep and Prep units of work such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance, Ball skills, motor movement.

Commitment to continued professional development (CPD).

Sports First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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description for the post. The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of the responsibility entailed.

Benefits

Benefits

We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme.

The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing.

Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.

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Benefits

Safeguarding and Protection Berkhamsted is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding.

A copy of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found HERE The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding. Berkhamsted Schools Group is a registered charity dedicated to education: 310630.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Application and Next Steps The closing date for applications is 25 February 2024. to use Gills Sans Font It is an offence to apply for this role ifMake you sure are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children; applicants must be willing to undertake a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS). This post is also subject to receipt of written references which must be satisfactory to Berkhamsted Schools Group along with documentary evidence of qualifications.

Successful applicants will need to provide confirmation of permission to work in the UK. Please note that under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, the school has an obligation to ensure applicants have the right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. (If it is found that those documents do not meet the legal requirement, an offer of employment will be withdrawn).

Where the successful candidate has worked or been a resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Candidates with a disability who are invited to interview should inform the School of any necessary reasonable adjustments or arrangements to assist them in attending the interview.

If you have any questions relating to this role please contact the HR department at recruitment@berkhamsted.com