Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian to work as part of the team providing a first-class library facility for pupils and staff.  Full training will be given for the ideal candidate who should have excellent interpersonal skills and a love of books.  Experience of working with young people would be beneficial.

There is flexibility about how the hours below are covered and we are therefore keen to encourage applications for all or some of these hours. This means that these positions could be filled on either a rota basis or specific allocated shift. Hours of work (during term time) are:
Thursday 17:30 – 22:00
Friday 17:30 – 22:00
Sunday 17:00 – 22:00

An application form may be downloaded here.

Candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able. The vacancy may close early if an appointment is made following an interview.

Closing date: Friday 18 June at 9am  
e-mail:  recruitment@dauntseys.org
www.dauntseys.org 

Dauntsey’s School

Set in 100 acres of magnificent grounds in the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, Dauntsey’s occupies a central position in the South of England.  The village of West Lavington is some five miles from the historic market town of Devizes and about 20 miles from both Bath and Salisbury.  The A303/M3 and M4 motorways are nearby and there are frequent fast trains to London from Westbury (8 miles), Pewsey (12 miles) and Chippenham (18 miles).  The School has been fully co-educational for over 40 years and has 829 pupils, of which 314 are boarders.  Lower School boarders (aged 11-14) live at The Manor, a country house set in its own grounds, which is a 10-minute walk from the School.  The Upper School boarding houses are on the main school site.  Entry to the School is by 11+ examination (about 80-85 pupils), through Common Entrance or Scholarship at 13+ (30-40 pupils) and at Sixth Form level (35-40 pupils).

In the most recent ISI inspection of September 2018, the School received the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ for both categories: the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements, and the quality of pupils’ personal development. Academic standards are high and results are impressive, with over 70% of pupils typically achieving A*/A/9-7 grades at GCSE and around 80% achieving A*-B grades at A-level. Pupils are generally taught in small mixed ability classes (except in Maths), with set sizes currently averaging 19 in the Lower School, 15 at GCSE and 9 at A-level. The School week consists of 51 periods, including lunch. Single lessons are taught for 35 minutes each, though many lessons are double periods. Pupils are also encouraged to participate in academic enrichment activities outside of lesson time.

In recent years Dauntsey’s has seen substantial growth with the addition of many new facilities and the refurbishment of the main school and the Manor sites.  These have included significant improvements in Science, ICT and DT, in addition to new Day and Boarding accommodation and additional Sports pitches.  More recently work was completed on a Sports Pavilion and a classroom block for Business Studies/Economics, Geography and Mathematics.  A new Dance Studio has also been created in the Sports Hall complex and an all-weather athletics’ track was added in 2018.

Sport is taken seriously, with both excellence and participation encouraged.  The major sports are hockey, netball, tennis and athletics for girls and rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and athletics for boys.  Many other sports are offered and the School prides itself on its extensive outdoor programme, with all pupils encouraged to demonstrate a sense of adventure.  One of the special features of Dauntsey’s is our ownership and use of the famous ‘Jolie Brise’, an ocean-going pilot cutter, in which our Sailing Club has been victorious in the Tall Ships Races on five occasions over the past twenty years.  In 2017 she also crossed the Atlantic, for the second time in ten years, having visited Canada.  Music, Drama and Dance are of an outstanding standard and three school productions have been taken to the West End over the last 17 years, including ‘Billy Elliot’ in March 2017.  Major productions have included a number of ‘School firsts’ such as ‘Les Misérables’, ‘Evita’ and ‘Miss Saigon’.  We also became the first amateur organisation in the world to perform ‘Mamma Mia!’ in 2014, and Matthew Bourne’s all boys’ dance version of ‘Lord of the Flies’ in 2015.  In July 2018 we staged the award winning ‘Once’, and last year the December show saw a dynamic production of Lin Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’.

The Department

The Library is an important feature of our academic provision and is widely used as a place of study and resource centre by all pupils. The modern, well-equipped building is at the heart of the school campus and the facility, together with the library staff, provides excellent support to teaching and learning at Dauntsey’s.

During term time the Library is open from 8am to 10pm each weekday. Opening hours on Saturdays are from 8.00am to 4.30pm and on Sundays from 1.00pm until 10.00pm.

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support for Staff and Students
• Supervising pupils using the Library for independent study and maintaining a welcoming, supportive atmosphere conducive to positive learning experiences
• Promoting reading and the enjoyment of reading in all its forms
• To provide guidance and assistance to pupils and staff on information retrieval and reading materials

Person Specification

Experience

• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity or experience of working with young people aged 11-18
• Experience in working in a school or other library desirable but not essential

Personal attributes

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Interest in books
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility; ability to take on new challenges

Skills and Knowledge

• Confidence using IT software
• Strong communication skills

Training

Full training for the role will be given to support the successful candidate(s)

The post holder may reasonably be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post, including work with a different department or team. The particular 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.

Terms and conditions

Hours of work

Currently there are positions to be filled to cover the following hours during term time:
Thursday: 5.30 – 10 pm
Friday:     5.30 – 10 pm
Sunday:   5 – 10pm

There is flexibility about how these hours are covered and we are therefore keen to encourage applications for some or all of these hours. This means that these positions could be filled on either a rota basis or specific allocated shift. The successful candidate/candidates, if willing, will be offered cover work to work additional hours as and when required by the library.

Holiday

During the school year, you will be entitled to all the school holidays. It should be noted that the May Day Bank Holiday is a normal working day.

Salary

The hourly rate for the role will be £13.36.

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

Thank you for your interest in the position.

Dauntsey’s School is seeking to appoint a Trainee Theatre Technician to assist the Technical Manager in providing all technical elements for drama and musical productions throughout the Academic year.

The appointment is full time for one year, with an option to extend to a second year. 

The school will provide a training package to ensure the continued development and ability to undertake the work required.

An application form may be downloaded here.

Candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able. The vacancy may close early if an appointment is made following an interview.

Closing date: Wednesday 23 June at 9am   
Telephone:  01380 814500       
e-mail:  recruitment@dauntseys.org

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

Information for Candidates

Set in 100 acres of magnificent grounds in the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, Dauntsey’s occupies a central position in the South of England.  The village of West Lavington is some five miles from the historic market town of Devizes and about 20 miles from both Bath and Salisbury.  The A303/M3 and M4 motorways are nearby and there are frequent fast trains to London from Westbury (8 miles), Pewsey (12 miles) and Chippenham (18 miles).  The School has been fully co-educational for over 40 years and has 829 pupils, of which 314 are boarders.  Lower School boarders (aged 11-14) live at The Manor, a country house set in its own grounds, which is a 10-minute walk from the School.  The Upper School boarding houses are on the main school site.  Entry to the School is by 11+ examination (about 80-85 pupils), through Common Entrance or Scholarship at 13+ (30-40 pupils) and at Sixth Form level (35-40 pupils).

In the most recent ISI inspection of September 2018, the School received the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ for both categories: the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements, and the quality of pupils’ personal development. Academic standards are high and results are impressive, with over 70% of pupils typically achieving A*/A/9-7 grades at GCSE and around 80% achieving A*-B grades at A-level. Pupils are generally taught in small mixed ability classes (except in Maths), with set sizes currently averaging 19 in the Lower School, 15 at GCSE and 9 at A-level. The School week consists of 51 periods, including lunch. Single lessons are taught for 35 minutes each, though many lessons are double periods. Pupils are also encouraged to participate in academic enrichment activities outside of lesson time.

In recent years Dauntsey’s has seen substantial growth with the addition of many new facilities and the refurbishment of the main school and the Manor sites.  These have included significant improvements in Science, ICT and DT, in addition to new Day and Boarding accommodation and additional Sports pitches.  More recently work was completed on a Sports Pavilion and a classroom block for Business Studies/Economics, Geography and Mathematics.  A new Dance Studio has also been created in the Sports Hall complex and an all-weather athletics’ track was added in 2018.

Sport is taken seriously, with both excellence and participation encouraged.  The major sports are hockey, netball, tennis and athletics for girls and rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and athletics for boys.  Many other sports are offered and the School prides itself on its extensive outdoor programme, with all pupils encouraged to demonstrate a sense of adventure.  One of the special features of Dauntsey’s is our ownership and use of the famous ‘Jolie Brise’, an ocean-going pilot cutter, in which our Sailing Club has been victorious in the Tall Ships Races on five occasions over the past twenty years.  In 2017 she also crossed the Atlantic, for the second time in ten years, having visited Canada.  Music, Drama and Dance are of an outstanding standard and three school productions have been taken to the West End over the last 17 years, including ‘Billy Elliot’ in March 2017.  Major productions have included a number of ‘School firsts’ such as ‘Les Misérables’, ‘Evita’ and ‘Miss Saigon’.  We also became the first amateur organisation in the world to perform ‘Mamma Mia!’ in 2014, and Matthew Bourne’s all boys’ dance version of ‘Lord of the Flies’ in 2015.  In July 2018 we staged the award winning ‘Once’, and last year the December show saw a dynamic production of Lin Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’.

The Department

Drama is thriving at Dauntsey's and the School has become well known for the high standard of its productions, all of which are open to the public. Drama is very much part of the fabric of life here and most pupils get involved in drama and dance at some point, either on stage or behind the scenes. With six or seven productions each year, ranging from small studio pieces to full stage shows and musicals; we provide a variety of styles and plenty of choice. Recent performances include; In The Heights, Les Misérables, Billy Elliot, One Man Two Guvnors, Mathew Bourne's Lord of the Flies, Mamma Mia! and Jesus Christ Superstar. The Department enjoys excellent links with professional companies such as Wise Children and buildings such as the Bristol Old Vic. It also has excellent professional pathways into Drama School and the industry thanks to past West End productions and connections. 

There are also many opportunities to enjoy Dance at Dauntsey's and classes are open to all pupils, both boys and girls, experienced dancers and those pupils who are new to this discipline. Street, Modern Dance, Contemporary Dance and Cheerleading are all popular sessions and each year a Dance show reflects the work done in these classes. Dance is an integral part of the large-scale performances that we create. 

We are fortunate to have amongst our number Matthew Herring, our Technical Manager who oversees the complex and burgeoning technical needs of the department. The Technical Manager is responsible for providing professional standard technical support to shows whilst also supporting our day-to-day teaching and extra-curricular programme, one aspect of which is the Technical Crew. Drawn from a variety of year groups throughout the school, the Tech Crew get involved in all aspects of creating performances and are dedicated and skilled young people who are trained all year round. 

Job Description

Department:  Bursarial
Line Manager:  Technical Manager

Role overview

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of all technical elements of productions and events taking place at the School, in conjunction with the Technical Manager.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Performing Arts Trainee Technician will assist in all technical aspects of the school’s productions & events in conjunction with the Technical Manager including:

• To assist with the production side of setting-up, running and get-out of live productions and events held at the school.
• Working closely with creative teams to realise their designs and compositions maximising the use of the theatre’s available resources.
• To take part in all other aspects of technical activities including:
  • Supporting the Drama department, assisting with technical requirements for lessons and productions.
  • Supporting the Music Department, maintaining the recording studio and the equipment, using the department’s DAW to record and edit recitals and student’s work.
  • Rigging, focusing, plotting, and operation etc of lighting and sound equipment for events.
  • Construction and painting of sets and props.
  • Assist & encourage Tech Crew students in their duties, looking after their safety and well being at all times.
  • Maintenance of all lighting, sound, rigging, masking & access equipment to an acceptable Health & Safety standard.
  • Ensuring that all tools & technical equipment are appropriately stored for easy access and use by appropriate staff/students.
  • Assisting in formulation & upkeep of all sound, lighting and stage equipment records and inventories.
  • Maintaining the fabric of the venues and surrounding areas, reporting any issues to the Technical Manager or the Clerk of the Works.
• Liaising with students and school staff to ensure the smooth & successful running of events, as and when appropriate.
• Ensure the smooth & successful running of events held within the Memorial Hall.
• Assisting with the effective running of all technical facilities including the paint store, stables, music stores, dimmer room and tech stores.
• Working in conjunction with the Technical Manager to co-ordinate any off-site or visiting productions.
• Help to promote a commitment from the Tech Crew students’ team to high levels of technical excellence, engaging and supporting them to fulfil their potentials.
• Contribute to the day to day running of the department and serve its long-term interests as part of the school community.
• To deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence.

Commercial Activities

• Complying with all relevant legislation
• Assisting in the supervision and support of external hirers
• Assisting in the running of the Technical Department hire activities and subsequently managing the day to day running in conjunction with the Technical manager

The following duties are ones which all staff are required to perform:

• Observe health and safety procedures and work safely at all times;
• Be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate to the working environment and location, and developments in your role;
• Conduct yourself with professionalism, tact and diplomacy as a representative of Dauntsey’s, in line with school policies and procedures.

The post holder may reasonably be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post, including work with a different department or team. The particular 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.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in a production environment and of working to tight deadlines.
• Awareness of current theatrical technical resources
• Awareness of current production and technical practices within theatre including sound, lighting and rigging
• Awareness and practical experience of the implementation of current health and safety legislation.
• Strong organisational and logistical skills
• Fitness and stamina to fulfil the requirements of the post including the ability to work at height
• Ability to read, understand & interpret set plans and drawings.
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of technical systems maintenance.
• Understanding and experience of current production and technical practices within theatre including sound, lighting, rigging and set construction.
• Knowledge of PAT.
• Knowledge of lighting systems and/or sound systems.
• Experience of working in a theatre or live event environment.
• Experience of computer software including Word, Excel & CAD.
• Hold a valid driving licence

Terms and conditions

The appointment is full time for one year, with an option to extend to a second year.

Hours of work

The standard working week will be an average of 40 hours which could be worked any time Monday to Sunday during term time, with one day off each week. However due to the nature of this position a significant degree of flexibility is required from the post holder to meet the demands of the theatre’s production schedule including working unsociable hours and weekends.  Where overtime is required, time off in lieu will be agreed with your manager.

Training

As this is a training post, the school will provide a substantial training package to ensure your continued development and ability to undertake the work required.  As part of your continued employment, you will be required to attend and fulfil all training provided and/or complete online courses within a prescribed time frame.  Please note – the salary will reflect that this is a training post.

Annual Leave

This is a term time only position. In addition, you will be required to work three days at the beginning and end of each term.

Application Process

If, having read the above information, you would like to be considered, please apply by completing the application form before the closing date of 9am on Wednesday 23 June to:  recruitment@dauntseys.org

Should you require any further information or would like to discuss your application, please call Megan Williams, HR Manager, on 01380 814514.

Thank you for your interest in the position.

 

Dauntsey’s School would like to appoint at least two friendly and efficient part-time Receptionists to join the team from September 2021.  For this role, candidates must have previous customer service experience and be confident, friendly and approachable, with a desire to help others.

We would like to appoint at least two receptionists to cover the following hours during term time: Monday to Friday 13:00 – 17:45 and Saturday 08:00 – 16:00

Please note this is a term time only position. 

Further details on the role can be found here.

An application form may be downloaded here.

Candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able. The vacancy may close early if an appointment is made following an interview.

Closing date: Tuesday, 29 June at 9am  
e-mail:  recruitment@dauntseys.org

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

 

Dauntsey’s School is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic registered Nurse to manage a busy, dedicated, friendly and professional team in the School Medical Centre, which operates 24-hours a day during term time.

As the Senior Nurse you will be required to work 40 hours each week, as part of the nursing rota, which will include working on any day Monday to Sunday.  School accommodation will be available, if required.

Please note this is a term time only role. 

Full details on the role can be found here. 

An application form may be downloaded here.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Dauntsey’s School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Closing date: Monday 28 June at 9am  
e-mail:  recruitment@dauntseys.org

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

 

Dauntsey’s School is looking to appoint an experienced, passionate, qualified swimming teacher to join our expanding swim school to deliver high quality lessons within our 1:3 ratio.  

The swimming teacher is required on a Tuesday and Friday between 5pm and 7pm, though more hours may be available in the future as the swimming school grows.

Full details on the role can be found here. 

An application form may be downloaded here.

Closing date: Monday 28 June at 9am  
e-mail:  recruitment@dauntseys.org
www.dauntseys.org 

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Dauntsey’s School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

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

Evening Cleaner

Monday to Friday 17:30 – 20:00 and Saturday 17:00 – 19:00
This is a term time role with the exception of 3 days at the beginning of each term and 3 days at the end of each term.

An application form may be downloaded here.

Should you require any further information or would like to discuss the role, please contact the HR department - recruitment@dauntseys.org

Closing date: Friday, 18 June at 9am  
e-mail:  recruitment@dauntseys.org
www.dauntseys.org
 

Safeguarding

Dauntsey’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The school has a range of policies and procedures for child protection and security.  All staff are expected to familiarise themselves with and follow all these policies and procedures as part of their professional responsibilities. This includes participating in training and other activities that ensure the School stays complaint with relevant legislation, regulations and good practice.