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GAP Assistant (Required from September 2025-August 2026)

GAP Assistant (Required from September 2025-August 2026)

James Allen's Girls' School

Southwark

  • Expired
Salary:
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £19,110 - £23,132 per annum depending on qualifications and experience Actual salary: £18,057 - £21,858 per annum for working 41.25 hours per week for 36.4 weeks per year
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
10 February 2025

Job overview

Full Time, Term Time plus 7 days in school holidays 

Required from September 2025 to August 2026 

 

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £19,110 - £23,132 per annum depending on qualifications and experience 

Actual salary: £18,057 - £21,858 per annum for working 41.25 hours per week for 36.4 weeks per year 


This is an exciting opportunity for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our Junior School support team. This is an ideal position for anyone considering moving into a teaching or coaching role in the future. 


The postholder will assist teaching staffing a range of activities across the Prep School and occasionally the Pre-Prep School. 


As a member of the Junior School staff the post holder will be expected to involve themselves in school life, and to participate in trips and activities, including residential trips where appropriate. 


The ideal candidate will be personable, have a flexible approach and previous experience of working with children of junior school age. Previous experience of swimming coaching would be highly desirable.   


We offer: 

  • The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK   
  • A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff   
  • A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision   
  • An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff   
  • Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning   
  • A diverse benefits package including: 
  • Competitive salary 
  • Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions 
  • Free onsite parking 
  • Free gym membership with discounted family rates 
  • Employee Assistance Programme 
  • Free lunches  
  • Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery 
  • School fee discount 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Interest-free computer loans 
  • Interest-free transport season ticket loans 

 

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.  


Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear: 

  • To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community   
  • To champion social awareness and sustainability  
  • To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student  
  • To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders   
  • To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals   

 

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. 

 

How to apply  

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements. 


Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/day-to-day/vacancies to download an application form and candidate pack.  

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted. 


For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.  


Closing Date: Midday on Monday 10 February 2025 

Interviews: Friday 14 February 2025 

 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. 

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.

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About James Allen's Girls' School

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School, JAGS, provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

  • To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
  • To champion social awareness and sustainability
  • To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
  • To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
  • To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

Alex Hutchinson (Head):

“The energy, the vibrancy, the friendships, the support networks - They all combine to build something very special”

Working at JAGS is more than just about working. JAGS is a community and a family that strives to create a warm and supportive environment for both the girls that come to learn here, but also for the staff that come to work here. From your first day at JAGS you will have access to some of the best facilities in the country and will be encouraged to take part in the many activities here.

We offer:

  • The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
  • A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
  • A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
  • An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
  • Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning
  • A diverse benefits package including:


  • Competitive salary
  • Choice of Teachers’ Pension Scheme or generous alternative defined contribution scheme
  • Support Staff Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free gym membership with discounted family rates
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free lunches
  • Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
  • School fee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Interest-free computer loans
  • Interest-free transport season ticket loans

Working at JAGS is a great opportunity for anyone, whether a teacher, a gardener or an IT technician and we work with all our staff to offer development opportunities wherever possible. If you are interested in working at JAGS but can't see any current suitable vacancies, please do get in touch and express your interest in working with us.

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