Gap Students - Sutton Valence, United Kingdom - Sutton Valence School

Sutton Valence School

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Sutton Valence, United Kingdom

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**Appointment of GAP Students - January Sutton Valence School
**The School
Sutton Valence School consists of Sutton Valence School (SVS) and Sutton Valence

Preparatory School (SVPS).

SVS is an independent, HMC co-educational day and boarding school. It is part of, and

overlooks, the picturesque village of Sutton Valence five miles from Maidstone. The roll

at SVS is currently 575 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18 of which 113 are boarders.

Class sizes are small and the overall pupil-staff ratio of 9:1 enables SVS pupils benefit

from the close guidance and individual attention of teachers. The academic staff are all

excellent games pitches, a superb all-weather playing surface and a sports centre that

contains a state of the art fitness suite. The School has a fine musical tradition and a

flourishing drama department.

SVPS occupies its own site in the neighbouring village of Chart Sutton and currently has

285 pupils between the ages of 2 and 11. The School is a member of the Independent

Association of Prep School (IAPS). Typically, there are two or three classes per year

group from Reception onwards. The majority of pupils proceed to SVS or local grammar

schools.

SVPS has excellent facilities and resources and is set within extensive grounds. The

School has enjoyed a high level of investment over the past few years with the addition

of a purpose-built Pre-Preparatory department, a full-size Astroturf and a good-sized

sports hall. A new classroom block incorporates a Library, ICT suite, Science laboratory

and the Art and Design Technology room.

In addition, the School has a number of residential properties contained within the

School sites and in the village of Sutton Valence.

Much factual information about the School can be gleaned from its literature and

website, from directories and league tables, but none of these quite conveys the sense of

purpose, optimism and inclusion, which exists among the staff and pupils.

Sutton Valence has a committed Governing Body whose mix of skills, experience and

personalities bring a breadth of wisdom to its decision-making. Sutton Valence School is part

of the United Westminster Schools' Foundation.

The School's Vision, Mission and Ethos

Vision
Through membership of our community and the academic and co-curricular
opportunities it provides, we believe that all young people in our School will be enabled

to fulfil their true potential. We want our students to be confident civilised, tolerant and

open-minded individuals who possess a love of learning and a strong set of values

reflecting our principles as a Christian Foundation.

**Our Mission is to provide: - A caring, supportive and inclusive community for the education of children aged

2-18, day and boarding;

A challenging, relevant and broad curriculum delivered in ways that allow all to

achieve;

An outstanding range of sporting, artistic, cultural and social activities, and

opportunities so that children can develop skills such as self-discipline,
commitment, leadership and teamwork;

A safe, secure and stimulating environment which promotes excellence,

independence and high standards whilst providing support to all who need it;

A grounding in moral and spiritual understanding that will promote respect for

others, along with self-respect.

**Ethos
A community where each cares for all and individuality is cherished.

The Appointment
We are looking for four enthusiastic people to spend their 'year out' in this stimulating
and exciting school. Two will spend the majority of time at the Senior site and two at

passion for working with children, and be able to work effectively as a team member

with the ability to show initiative when required. A sense of humour is a distinct

advantage. The posts are likely to be filled with school leavers
that must be over 18 at

the time the post is taken up.

We expect our GAP students to take a full and active part in all aspects of School life

and so the post holders will be people who are completely flexible, have a can do

attitude, prepared to be role models for our young people and adopt high standards of

personal conduct in order to maintain the respect of parents, pupils and colleagues. GAP

students are considered as members of the academic staff. There is a requirement to live

on site during term time.

GAP students are given responsibilities within the classroom, on the sports field and

work closely alongside the academic staff in the teaching and learning of a varied age

group of children. The children engage in a wide selection of activities both in and out

of School in addition to many trips and outings, including residential trips.

Outside the classroom there is a great deal of scope for involvement in the School's
varied programme of extra-curricular activities and GAP students will be expected to

assist in School activities on a weekly basis, supervise the Sports Hall and have

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