The Perse School

Management Accountant Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum Working hours : 37.5 hours a week, full year The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. A new and exciting opportunity has arisen at The Perse School for a Management Accountant to work within our Bursary department. This role provides a great opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join our professional financial support team. The role will be responsible for leading key aspects of the month end close, management reporting and budgeting and financial control processes for the School and its subsidiaries, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial information for decision makers. The role will also include line management of the Finance Assistant. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website for more information about the role and to complete your application. Closing date: Friday 13th March at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Safer Recruitment The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates suitability to work with children.

Swim Teacher Location: Cambridge Salary: £25.75 per hour Vacancy Type: 0 hour contract Working Hours Monday and Friday 15:30 - 18:30 Wednesday 16:00 - 18:30 Saturday 09:00 - 12:00 Sunday 09:00 - 12:00 The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. The Role To assist the Sports Centre Manager in providing, maintaining and developing the service of a learn to swim programme in a safe teaching environment. To provide all customers to the Sports Centre with a friendly and positive experience, through delivering effective swim teaching. General Duties: To deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to students of all ages and skill level, ensuring the safety of the users and compliance with safety legislation and procedures. To undertake the instruction of swimming lessons. To monitor and maintain the safety and welfare of customers and staff and ensure the correct behaviour and usage of the Sports Centre facilities. To be proactive and supportive when dealing with Sports Centre customers, being vigilant of their needs and focused on service. To arrive in sufficient time to ensure equipment is prepared and lessons start promptly, putting away any equipment after use. To ensure that lessons follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans appropriate to the level of swimmer. To present and conduct the lessons in an appropriate manner. To be a positive role model, creating a fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children to participate in swimming. To identify participants abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential. To regularly assess each participants ability and progress and keep accurate records using their teaching tablets. To correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance. To provide explanations and demonstrate swimming technique. To organise and supervise assistants and helpers as appropriate. To ensure all course administration is accurately maintained, including weekly registers, monitoring of performance and recording of certificates gained. To teach to Swim England standards and maintain current knowledge of governing body programs, policies and practices. To attend termly Swimming Academy meetings and any other mandatory training or meeting as required for the post. To carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager, to ensure the smooth and functional operation of the services offered. Skills and Qualifications All Swimming Teachers must have achieved, as a minimum, one of the following qualifications: ASA / Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching Previous experience in a similar role Knowledge of the Swim England learn to swim programme Experience of teaching pupils in groups of mixed ability and age Knowledge of swimming techniques Skills and Attributes: Ability to swim competently and confidently Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and empathise with Swimmers of all abilities Self-motivation and personal drive Ability to deal with pupils and parents and their queries and concerns with tact and sensitivity Must be reliable and committed Ability to work positively within a team, working and supporting colleagues Excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of people Polite and helpful attitude An open, honest and confident personality Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative Ability to react calmly and effectively in unexpected or emergency situations To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Marketing Assistant (Apprenticeship available) Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and apprenticeship status, aligned with The Perse School Support Staff Salary Scale If you are looking to begin or develop your career in marketing, The Perse School has an exciting opportunity to progress in a dynamic educational environment. The Marketing and Communications Department at The Perse School is a creative, strategic and forward-thinking team at the heart of the school s engagement with prospective families, pupils, staff, alumni and the wider community. Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager, the postholder will provide day-to-day digital, marketing and administrative support, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of modern marketing including website content management, social media, content creation, campaign support, design, analytics and administration. This role will play a key part in supporting student recruitment and general school marketing, as well as contributing to the marketing of The Perse School s commercial and community-focused initiatives. We would consider offering this role either as an Apprenticeship, or with the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications. About The Perse School Cambridge : The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential A strong interest in marketing, communications and digital media. Good written communication skills and attention to detail. Confidence using digital platforms and social media. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop new skills. Positive, proactive and collaborative approach. Desirable A recognised marketing qualification/degree (or a willingness to undertake further qualifications supported by the school). Applicants will also require GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at level 4. Some experience of marketing, social media or content creation (paid, voluntary, academic or personal projects). Basic experience using a CMS, Canva or similar tools. Interest in education, sport or community-focused organisations. To Apply Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website when you click apply. Closing date: Wednesday 25th February at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Safer Recruitment The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates suitability to work with children.