Gap Year Student

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

Employer: Streatham & Clapham High School - GDST

Location: London, Greater London

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Hours: Full Time

Contract Length: One term or full year contract

Salary: £27,080 pro rata to £21,471

Posted: 3rd April 2025

Start Date: 3rd April 2025

Expires: 21st April 2025 11:59 AM

Required for: September 2025

Required from September 2025 to July 2026 (one term contract or full year contract an option – can be discussed as part of interview process).

Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week. Usually Monday to Friday but there may be some weekend events. Flexible daily timings including before and after school hours.

About Us

Streatham & Clapham High School is an independent, academically selective school for girls, age 3-18 with over 870 pupils across the Prep and Senior Schools. The Senior School inhabits a four-acre site focused on an impressive 1930s building in a delightfully tranquil and leafy oasis of south London. The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The Role

Streatham and Clapham Prep is inviting departing sixth formers, who are enthusiastic and keen to work with children to come and work alongside them. We are looking for an energetic, creative individual eager to make a significant impact on our students’ lives. This role offers a diverse set of responsibilities, enhancing your skills and providing invaluable experiences.

Key Focus Areas Of The Role Will Include

• Sports – key sports include; Hockey, Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cricket and swimming. This opportunity will allow you to immerse yourself in supporting both PE curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Classroom based support – you will contribute to lessons, across all areas of the curriculum and support our girls on their learning journey.
• Wider School offering – you will support in wider school activities including; assemblies, clubs, day trips and residential trips. This role will involve supporting in events including Sports Days and Open Days which sometimes go beyond the conventional school hours. Additionally, the role will involve supporting across the wider Prep School life – support in Music, Drama and Art would be part of the expectation along with support at key events and functions.

A competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our school community await. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, empathy, teamwork, and a background in sports or education. Join us for a transformative gap year filled with challenges, growth, and the chance to inspire the next generation.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview.

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Safeguarding Statement

Streatham & Clapham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. To learn more about the school’s Safeguarding Procedures, and other policies, please refer to our Policies and Procedures section of this website.