Senior School Intern - Classroom Assistant; Games
The Edinburgh Academy
Edinburgh, City of
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 7 April 2024
Job overview
Job Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and kind individual who genuinely enjoys the company of young people. Yo u will also have an active interest in sport and experience in coaching.
The role has two key elements. In the mornings, you will work with our teaching staff providing classroom support, mostly with our Geits (Primary 7 age) pupils. Your role will be to actively assist in the classroom, provide administrative support and help with the organisation of resources and activities. In the afternoons, you will work alongside our PE and Games staff in providing sports coaching to pupils of all ages.
Our interns would normally be expected to help in coaching a sports team and so would therefore be part of our Saturday morning Games programme.
This role is particularly suited to someone who might be interested in a career in teaching and there will be opportunities to provide bespoke experience relating to interest areas of the individual.
The role is term time only and is for the 24/25 academic session, starting 16 August 2024 until 27 June 2025.
Package Description
The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.
Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.
Our reward package includes:
- Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Access to onsite gym
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Fee discount
- A three course lunch is provided during term time
Main Responsibilities
Classroom Support
- Assisting with Geits (P7) supervision during and between lessons
- Accompanying Geits during assemblies, games and trips (where needed)
- Assisting with playground and lunchtime supervision
- Providing additional support at School events such as drama productions and sports days
Support for Learning
- Providing classroom assistance for pupils where needed (all years)
- Working one-to-one or in small groups to support pupils with their School work
- Carrying out literacy sessions with small groups and feeding updates back to the Support for Learning department.
- Assisting with exams and revision planning
- Reading or scribing during exams and controlled assessments as required
PE & Games Coaching
- Afternoons will be spent supporting the PE and Games programme at both the Junior and Senior Schools. Core School sports are:
- Rugby; Hockey; Netball; Cricket; Tennis; Athletics
Rugby and Hockey take place during the Autumn and Spring terms, with Cricket, Tennis and Athletics taking pace during the summer term
- You may also be asked to support with swimming, as well as our varied games programme
The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications/Experience (E=Essential D= Desirable)
General
- Educated to a degree level (or working towards a degree) – E
Proven Experience
- Experience of working in a team - E
- Experience of working with children (including voluntary positions)- D
- Some experience of sports coaching - D
- Ability to take initiative - E
- Administrative experience –D
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Practical, conscientious and reliable - E
- Excellent interpersonal skills! - E
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under own initiative – E
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - E
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – E
Other Attributes
A willingness to undertake a large variety of tasks as and when required – E
The ability to form good relationships and connections with the pupils is one of the most important parts of the job. Patience and empathy are key attributes needed in the support for learning aspect of the role.
About the school/organisation
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
About The Edinburgh Academy
The Edinburgh Academy
Introduction
The Edinburgh Academy is an academically selective, independent, co-educational day school for pupils aged 5-18 years with a reputation for being caring and friendly. It aims to provide co-educational excellence with a first-class all-round education to those of intellectual promise and academic potential, regardless of background, race or creed. The Edinburgh Academy aims to be forward-looking and progressive but also greatly values its long held traditions.
Although the School is not academically exclusive, the ability range of pupils is well above the national average. Great emphasis is placed on the pursuit of co-curricular interests alongside academic studies for all our pupils. The School has a strong reputation for individual attention and excellence in its pastoral care and co-curricular provision.
The School is oversubscribed at all entry points and this creates a competitive pressure on admissions places at the School.
School Background
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School containing approximately 590 pupils and a Junior School containing approximately 390 pupils, and we have a Nursery department of around 100 pupils. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. Previously girls were only admitted in the Sixth Form (S5 and S6).
The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
The School’s Place in Edinburgh
The School was founded in 1824 and has been regarded as a leading educational establishment within the City of Edinburgh and across Scotland ever since. Original Directors included the leading literary names of their age such as Sir Walter Scott. Robert Louis Stevenson and James Clerk Maxwell were also pupils at the School. More recent Former Pupils (Academicals or ‘Accies’) include: Nicky Campbell - radio and TV broadcaster; Guy Berryman - bass guitarist with Coldplay; Will Whitehorn – past President of Virgin Galactic - Space Tourism Company; Mike Blair - Scottish rugby; Dragon’s Den star, James Ingham.
The Senior School occupies a site in Henderson Row, less than a mile from Princes Street and at the northern limits of the Georgian ‘New Town’, of which it was designed to be a part. The buildings include an iconic school hall and the James Clerk Maxwell Science Centre, which was completed in November 2006. The playing fields are about half a mile from the main buildings – Raeburn Place (8 ½ acres) (shared with the Academicals - Former Pupils), New Field in Inverleith Place (20 acres) and a further five acres at the Junior School and Nursery, also at Inverleith, with a 400 metre grass running track.
An investment programme in facilities of over £15m has in the last 5 years seen a new Junior School library and classroom block, 2 floodlight all weather pitches, a Performing Arts Centre at Senior School and new sports pavilions. A bespoke climbing wall facility was officially opened in 2015. The School has further ambitious plans beyond this current phase of development, which will see a wholescale redevelopment on our Senior School site over the coming decade.
The Edinburgh Academy is a highly regarded school within the local community, across Edinburgh and beyond. Staff and pupils take great pride in this reputation, and the commitment from all is evident in the continuing success and progress of the School.
The Edinburgh Academy is committed to sharing its facilities with the local community and has established a series of projects that provides the use of its estates and premises for the public good.
Further details about the School and its resources can be found on the School website - www.edinburghacademy.org.uk
Classes and Assembly
7ths (S6) and 6ths (S5) classes are organised by tutor groups studying either Highers, Advanced Highers or GCE A-level. Across the Senior School no teaching group consists of more than 24 pupils and many are substantially smaller.
A School Assembly is held at 8.50am each morning, and is attended by the whole school. School Services for the whole school are held on several occasions during the session.
Exam Results
The Edinburgh Academy uses both English and Scottish examination boards. Nearly all subjects now present SQA National 5 and Advanced Higher examinations. Each year, a significant number of our 7ths (S6) have conditional places at very competitively sought universities on the basis of their Advanced Higher/A-level and Higher results.
Yearly academic results can be found on the School website.
Games and Activities
At the Edinburgh Academy, sport offers opportunities at all levels. The PE curriculum is varied, encompassing a wide variety of team games and individual sports. The School runs teams in a large number of major and minor sports and encourages pupils to represent the School at one or more sports at any age group.
In Music, there are about 20 performing groups including orchestras, choirs, wind bands, a big band and several chamber groups.
In Drama, there are usually three or four main productions each year. There is a fully active LAMDA qualification schedule in acting, reading for performance, mime, public speaking and Musical Theatre in place. This occurs at break time and lunchtimes. In addition, the Drama and Music department liaise to produce an annual musical, with potential to increase this.
All pupils currently join the CCF or The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 4ths (S3).
All members of staff are expected to play a full part in supporting the co-curricular life of the School.
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