Prep School GAP Assistant

Bishop’s Stortford College Prep School is a welcoming and purposeful community in which pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity, independence and consideration for others. Relationships between pupils and staff are central to the positive atmosphere of the school and to our commitment to building confidence for life. The GAP Assistant will contribute actively to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the Prep School. The role offers broad experience of working with pupils and colleagues in a busy independent school environment. This role would be particularly suited to a candidate who is looking to pursue a career in teaching or educational psychology. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the College’s Child Protection Policy is available on the website. Bishop's Stortford College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all employees are subject to a number of pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. References and an online search will be undertaken prior to interview. To this end, robust Safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to support families, pupils, staff, and volunteers. In compliance with the sharing of information guidance/best practice, any concerns are passed to designated teachers, trained in Safeguarding.