Alleyn’s
ALLEYN’S SCHOOL
Townley Road
Dulwich
London SE22 8SU
Co-educational Excellence
HMC, ISBA, AGBIS 11–18 Co-educational School
988 pupils (524 boys, 464 girls) with 296 in Sixth Form
IAPS Junior School (238 boys and girls, aged 4 –11) on same 30-acre site
Appointment of
Saturday Maths Scheme
Administrator
Information for Applicants
The closing date for this position is 5pm on Friday September 25th.
If emailing, please send the signed hard copy by post.
Founded 1619
Introduction and School background
Alleyn’s is a friendly, caring, academically excellent, independent co-educational school
for pupils aged 4-18. Alleyn’s was the first major London school to become coeducational over 30 years ago and that philosophy is embedded across all aspects of
school life. The Junior School is a member of IAPS, with pupils aged 4-11. The Senior
School is an HMC school with pupils aged 11-18.
Alleyn’s is a highly regarded school within the local community, across London and
beyond. Both staff and pupils take great pride in this reputation. The commitment
from all is evident in the continuing success and progress of the School.
Further details about the School, its activities and resources are given on the website
www.alleyns.org.uk.
Responsibilities of the Saturday Maths Scheme Administrator
Southwark Community Education Council runs a number of schemes on Saturdays for
children within Southwark schools.
Up to 11 Southwark primary schools are involved within each scheme and they enrol
suitable students to attend throughout the relevant year groups. A Year 3 Literacy
Scheme is hosted at JAGS, a Year 6 Scheme at Dulwich College and it is the Year 5
Maths Scheme (for Gifted and Talented students) that Alleyn’s Junior School hosts.
The children are a group of c.30 – 33 highly motivated, keen and interested 9 and 10
year olds from local schools. They arrive on Saturdays from 10.00am. Classes run from
10.30am until 11.30am when they have a half hour break, then they complete the last
half hour and are picked up at 12.30pm. The children are taught by three experienced
maths tutors. Alleyn’s Senior school students (mainly year 11) act as Mentors (this
element is co-ordinated by Natalie Demain) and they help and support the children in
the classrooms and throughout the morning.
Duties
The Saturday Maths Scheme Administrator will provide administrative and general
support to the scheme. In particular the role holder will:
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Liaise with SCEC over general organisation.
Set up activities/games and puzzles at the start of each morning in the library
for the children as they arrive.
Act as the front of house person – meeting and greeting children and taking
registration.
Report on any frequent absentees.
Keep clear records of all children and their contact and medical details.
Ensure up to date records of the tutors schemes of work are kept.
Produce end of year certificates/references for mentors and students.
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Prepare the two standard NFER assessment materials (in October and May),
collating the scores and standardizing the data for analysis
Regularly check and maintain resources, equipment and games. Re-stock
resources as and when necessary. Liaise with the Treasurer.
Produce a brief termly report for SCEC meetings, AGM etc
Liaise with Alleyn’s Senior School staff re. the mentors and their duties and
responsibilities.
Liaise with Alleyn’s security staff re. mid-morning refreshments, access or
safety issues etc.
Maintain clear boundaries on discipline and a general code of conduct within
the school premises.
Be aware of the School’s Health & Safety Policy.
In conjunction with all staff of the School, support, promote and act within the
School’s Safeguarding Policy.
Line Management
The Saturday Maths Scheme Administrator is managed on day to day basis by the Head
of Co-Curricular and is ultimately responsible to the Bursar.
The Saturday Maths Scheme Administrator will liaise with SCEC staff over general
organisation.
You will be supported each week by 3 experienced maths tutors who will teach the
pupils and a member of staff from the Junior/Senior School may provide additional
support as necessary.
The Candidate
Please note that this position is available to internal candidates only
The successful applicant will have first-rate IT skills in all MS Office applications, clear
communication skills and a welcoming manner. They will also possess excellent
listening skills and the ability to work flexibly, to cope with the shifting demands of the
Saturday sessions.
Ideally candidates will have experience of working in a school or experience of working
with children.
Arrangements for the Appointment
Applications
Candidates should complete all sections of the application form which should be
submitted together with a full Curriculum Vitae. These should be sent in hard copy to
the Bursar, Stephen Born, at the School address. Applications without the signed
declaration on the final page will not be accepted.
Interviews
Interviews will be conducted at the School.
Terms and Conditions
The job is available for 17 Saturday sessions during the Advent and Lent terms. Hours
of work are Saturdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm.
There is a two-thirds fee remission (pro-rata for part time) for children of members of
staff attending Alleyn’s Senior and Junior Schools, subject to meeting the admissions
criteria, and which is a non-taxable benefit. There is also some fee remission available
at Dulwich College and James Allen’s Girls’ School, though the terms and conditions
are different and it is a taxable benefit.
The salary will be in the region of £1,500 per annum based on relevant experience, and
will be paid over twelve monthly instalments.
On completion of the required recruitment checks, the post would be available to the
successful candidate from October or at the completion of their due term of notice.
Safeguarding
Alleyn’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the
post including checks with past employers. The appointment will be subject to
satisfactory references, verification of identity and proof of qualifications, and to a
satisfactory medical screening. All employees of Alleyn’s are required to submit to the
checks undertaken by the Disclosure & Barring Service at the enhanced level of
disclosure.
Equal Opportunities
Alleyn’s School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all
posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity,
gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
September 2015