We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to join the Grounds Team. The applicant will be responsible for assisting in the preparing, presenting and improving of garden areas around the school. Areas include formal gardens, lawns and ponds. In addition, the Groundsperson will help the Grounds Team, in the preparation and presentation of a wide range of sports surfaces and their associated equipment, woodland and amenity areas to a consistently high standard.

The role is full time, 40 hours per week with 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.  Salary dependant on qualifications and experience, training can be provided.

Please contact the HR Department for an Application form - m.williams@dauntseys.org  Alternately, you may download the application form here.

Closing date for applications is Monday 27 January 2020

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

Job Description

General Responsibilities

•  To operate a range of modern turf machinery to include, tractors, ride on mowing equipment
•  To operate hand held equipment to include mowers, strimmer’s, leaf blowers, fertilisers distributors and spraying equipment
• To assist in the maintenance of synthetic surfaces to include, sand filled, sand dressed, polymeric and porous macadam
•  To assist in the setting up, maintenance and preparation of sports surface to include, Rugby, football, cricket, hockey, netball, tennis and athletics
• To assist in the maintenance of gardens and other areas around the School Estate
• To assist in the erection and dismantling of sports equipment, post, nets and athletics equipment
• Erecting and repairs to the school’s fence to include, stock fencing, closed board and panelled
• Hedge cutting operation to include working at height
• To drive school vehicles on public roads as require
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training specific to the needs of role
• To be aware of the schools Health and Safety policy and to ensure it is followed
• To maintain a smart appearance and wear the required uniform during working hours
• To effectively communicate with colleagues and supervisors
• To be part of a regular rota to cover sports fixtures and school events
• To carry out other duties as required by the Head Groundsman

Person Specification

Qualifications and skills

Essential:

• Hold a valid UK driving license
• To be able to work closely within a team and unsupervised
• To be part of a regular rota to cover sports fixtures and school events
• Flexible and reliable
• Have a good knowledge of Health and Safety
• Capable of undertaking all aspects of Groundsmanship and the physical challenges of the post

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in sports turf or equivalent
• Chainsaw qualifications City and Guilds/NPTC 201,202 and 203
• PA1 PA6 pesticide application
• 5 years experience of preparation and maintenance of sports surface
• Experience in a similar post

This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role.  Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed

For more information, please contact Mr Dale Gleed, Head Groundsman on 01380 814642 or e-mail d.gleed@dauntseys.org.

Applications are invited for the post of Database Assistant to work with the Database Manager assisting with the day to day running of the School database.  The ideal candidate should have excellent administrative and organizational skills as well as experience of using an MIS. 

Hours of work during term time : Monday to Friday 08:30 – 14:00 and Saturday 08:30 – 12:45.  The hours on a Saturday can be worked from home (a school laptop will be provided).   

Please contact the HR Department for an Application Form or via email to m.williams@dauntseys.org.  Alternately, you may download the application form here.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 31 January 2020

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Key Responsibilities

The Database Assistant will work closely with the Database Manager and take responsibility for:

• Registration updates for AM registration including chasing details of pupils not registered and ringing home if necessary.
• Registration updates for previous day’s PM registration Monday to Friday.
• Assign pupils ‘out of school’, including sporting fixtures, school trips and other appointments.
• Print fire registers as necessary.
• Print daily ‘out of school’ reports and provide to key staff/noticeboards.
• Provide weekly and ad hoc reports on registration.
• Generating termly registration periods and other related tasks.
• Respond to alerts from teaching staff.
• Liaise with Reception re: signing in/out sheet.
• Chase up teachers who have not taken registers.
• Running the merit reports and uploading the information to Planet eStream twice a week.
• Printing out the detentions list on a daily basis.

It is envisaged that as the person appointed to the post becomes more familiar with the role and more adept that they may be required to undertake further tasks as outlined below:

Possible Additional Responsibilities

• Approve sanctions.
• Enter pupils for detentions, print detention register by 08:30 where necessary.
• Register pupils in detentions.
• Run reports on merits, sanctions etc.
• Enter activities/trips on to iSAMS for populating by teachers.
• Enter additional pupil information e.g. passport information, NHS numbers, dietary requirements.
• Add Music lessons to timetables on a weekly basis to allow registration.

Knowledge and Skills

• IT literate (email, Excel, Word, data entry)
• Excellent inter-personal skills (will be phoning parents, liaising with staff)
• Quick learner
• Attention to detail

This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role.  Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed

Dauntsey's School is currently recruiting for Exam Invigilators to assist with the supervision of all public and entrance exams throughout the year, but mainly May and June. 

You will work with school staff, candidates and other invigilators before, during and after examinations to ensure the smooth running of examinations in accordance with publicised guidelines.  You may be asked to work with candidates as part of a team or as a sole invigilator.  Full training will be given.

Successful candidates will have excellent communications skills, a confident manner and flexible approach to working hours.

Pay: £9.65 per hour.

For further enquiries regarding this post, please contact Mr Bill Blumsom, Examinations Officer on 01380 814677 or via email: examsmanager@dauntseys.org   

Please contact the HR Department for an Application form - m.williams@dauntseys.org  Alternately, you may download the application form from the 'Invigilators' area here.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 7 February

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

An enthusiastic Part-Time Piano Visiting Music Teacher is sought to help foster the School’s strong musical tradition.  The number of pupils will be dependent on the uptake of lessons.

For further details, please contact the Director of Music, Mr Gareth Harris on 01380 814546 or e-mail g.harris@dauntseys.org

Please contact the HR Department for an Application Form on 01380 814514 or via e-mail to m.williams@dauntseys.org. Alternately, you may download the application form here.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 22 January 2020

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

The Department

The Music Department successfully combines a traditional and a modern approach to Music Education.  Currently three full-time and twenty visiting Music Teachers teach class Music lessons, provide instrumental tuition and organise a comprehensive programme of extra-curricular music, featuring a vast array of styles and opportunities.  The subject is taught at all levels from First Form (Year 7) to Upper Sixth (Year 13), with both Music and Music Technology being offered as separate A Level subjects.  GCSE and A Level results are excellent and many pupils continue to study music at university.  Approximately 500 weekly instrumental lessons are scheduled and up to 20 musical ensembles meet regularly to rehearse and perform.  The accommodation consists of 23 teaching/practice rooms and three performance venues, with seating capacities of 80, 150 and 450.  There is also a well-equipped recording studio and numerous audio workstations running Sibelius and Cubase, along with a mobile performance and recording rig for bands to rehearse and perform.  There is a large collection of orchestral instruments, 29 pianos, a harpsichord, three organs and a chromatic harp.  A number of Music Awards are available for pupils entering the School at First Form, Third Form and Sixth Form, and the vast majority of pupils play at least one musical instrument.  We have a full-time Musician in Residence, who serves as an accompanist for examinations and concerts.  The Director of Music is assisted by a full-time secretary and Head of Instrumental. They co-ordinate billing and timetabling of instrumental lessons and assist in the preparation of concerts and exams.

Musical events are scheduled at least once per week, ranging from informal recitals to Rock Band extravaganzas, as well as ensemble concerts and large-scale choral performances (eg Verdi and Mozart Requiems, and Rossini’s Petite Messe).  Music is also an integral part of School worship, with the Choirs providing music for Services on a regular basis, in addition to the major School events such as Remembrance Day, the annual Commemoration Service and the ‘Nine Lessons and Carols’ at Christmas.  Through close co-operation between the Drama and Music Departments, the School has gained an exceptional reputation for its productions of fully staged musicals. The School ensembles have also gained many awards in recent years, including winning instrumental and vocal classes in the Mid Somerset Festival and achieving second place in the Barnardo’s National Choir Competition.

Job Description

Visiting Music Teachers should work closely with the Director of Music in order to promote the subject throughout the School community and create the framework within which pupils can enjoy an active pursuit of Music at all levels and in a variety of forms.

Visiting Music Teachers are required to:

• Teach pupils, ranging from complete beginners to those of a high standard, the technique and musicianship required to play an appropriate musical instrument, offering encouragement, support and guidance as necessary
• Organise and display timetables of lesson schedules, adhering to the School policy (of lesson rotation etc.)
• Communicate pupil concerns or successes to the Director of Music
• Prepare pupils as appropriate for Associated Board, Trinity Guildhall & London College of Music examinations
• Prepare pupils as appropriate for the practical component of GCSE, AS and A level examinations
• Where appropriate, and following consultation with the Director of Music, organise, promote, rehearse and direct specialist ensembles
• Prepare pupils for concerts, festivals and competitions (as appropriate) and encourage pupils to take the available opportunities to develop all aspects of their musicianship.
• Assess, record and report as required on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in accordance with the School reporting periods
• Promote the general progress and well being of any pupil assigned to her/him.
• Attend the annual Music Department Evening and discuss the progress of pupils with their parents.
• At the end of every term, submit to the Director of Music’s Secretary details of lessons taught during that term, and of any extras to be charged to pupils.
• Act in the professional manner of a School Teacher, maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety, both when authorised to be on the School premises and when engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere.

 

Dauntsey's School is looking to appoint three full-time Graduates to assist with Physical Education and Games coaching across the School. The successful applicants will be required to coach at least two of Athletics, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Rugby and Tennis from First Form (Year 7) to Upper Sixth (Year 13).

Further details, together with an application form, may be obtained from the School. Alternately, you may download the application form here.

Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 20 January

Telephone :  01380 814500       
Fax:  01380 814501
e-mail:  headmaster@dauntseys.org
www.dauntseys.org

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such the successful candidate will need to be DBS checked before being confirmed in position.

The Department

Sport at Dauntsey's School is an important and vibrant part of School life. The Department currently comprises 7 full time sports professionals/PE teachers and 4 Sports Graduate Assistant teachers. The major sports are Rugby and Girls’ Hockey (Autumn), Boys’ Hockey, Football, Basketball and Netball (Spring) and Cricket, Athletics and Tennis (Summer). As well as the major sports, Dauntsey’s is very proud of its achievements in, amongst others, Swimming, Cross Country, Horse Riding and Rifle Shooting. The various sports are run by members of the Department or other academic staff and significant investment has been made in order to employ outside coaches, where necessary, to provide the best possible coaching across a variety of sports. The facilities at Dauntsey’s include 8 Rugby pitches, 2 Astroturf pitches, 4 Football pitches, an All-Weather Athletics Track, Outdoor Netball Courts, Fitness Suite, 2 Squash Courts, Indoor Swimming Pool and Sports Hall.

Job Description

Summary of the role:

• The successful applicant will be required to coach sport at all levels from First Form (Year 7) to Upper Sixth. The applicant should be able to coach two or more of the following sports – Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis and Athletics.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be involved in coaching sport at Dauntsey’s School. This will include a full timetable in both the PE and Games Department, working with professional sports coaches and PE staff across the curriculum. 

Particular responsibilities include:

• Planning and coaching sessions throughout the year for pupils of all ages and abilities.
• Giving due consideration to the needs of individual pupils and thus ensuring that all pupils are working and developing at their own pace.
• Looking to develop individual sporting needs, as well as team strategies.
• Selecting and managing teams throughout the week and on a Saturday.
• Working with the Director of Sport, Heads of Sport, Head of Academic PE and Head of Core PE in order to ensure the professional development of the pupils.
• Assisting with Dauntsey’s School Outreach Programme, coaching games in local Primary Schools. 
• Promoting professional standards of punctuality, discipline and sportsmanship with all the pupils, taking appropriate action where necessary.

No list of responsibilities can really encompass all that is asked of the Graduate Assistant Teachers of Sport; at the heart of his or her task is an active enthusiasm for sport and an equally active enthusiasm for the young people being taught.

All Graduate Assistant Teachers of Sport are expected to play a full role in the life of the School outside the classroom.

Further Details

Dauntsey’s has its own salary scale, which will be discussed at interview.

Accommodation may be available for the successful applicants.

A completed Application Form should be sent by post or e-mail, as soon as possible to:

Marcus Olsen
Director of Sport
Dauntsey’s School
West Lavington
Devizes
Wiltshire SN10 4HE

If sent by post, the envelope should be marked ‘Graduate Assistant Teacher of Sport’.

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 January 2020 – 09:00

Telephone: 01380 814560
Facsimile: 01380 814501
e-mail: m.olsen@dauntseys.org
Website: www.dauntseys.org

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service