25/08/2021
We employ professional care staff to care for children and young people outside the school day. As a residential school, we believe that Mary Hare should be a caring community meeting the various needs of the young people in our care. All staff have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding, well-being and education of the pupils.
Care staff must seek to develop a good relationship with all pupils in their care, however challenging. They should work together to create an environment which is safe secure, stimulating and which supports their learning. Staff should also aim to prepare young people for the next stage in their lives, whether that is a change of residential house or leaving school.
Care Staff work a shift pattern which varies depending on the House and the age of the pupils they are supporting. They must be prepared to undertake shift, sleeping duties and weekend work.
Care staff do not work during school holidays but are required to work on the days that pupils return to the houses. Extra payment is made for sleeping-in duties and overtime. Staff are entitled to meals whilst at work. The contract allows the care staff to be required to work for an additional 7 days per year outside their normal rota. The care leadership team will always attempt to negotiate suitable days staff are asked to show as much flexibility as possible if for example there is a particularly useful course, mandatory or whole school training (INSET days).
Whilst this role is predominantly to work with a single child/young person you may be required to undertake additional or different duties as directed by their line manager. Staff are appointed to Mary Hare school and might be required to work in a different house.
Closing date for applications is 3rd August 2021 and interviews will take place on 16th August 2021. All applicants must apply using the Mary Hare application form, available with more details from our website at www.maryhare.org.uk. Please note we do not accept CV’s.
Mary Hare educates 240 profoundly deaf children at its residential school in Berkshire and we pride ourselves on our pupils’ achievements at GCSE, A Level as well as B Tech and Vocational Courses. We offer the opportunity to teach highly motivated children, in small classes, where you can make a real difference at this national centre of excellence for deaf education. No knowledge of sign language is required, as we follow an auditory/oral philosophy.
Mary Hare School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check before confirmation. Mary Hare School is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Application deadline: 03/08/2021
Expected start date: 31/08/2021
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Permanent
Salary: £13,096.43-£14,175.70 per year