Residential Spring and Summer School Staff - FAQs

Most contracts will be for four weeks plus 2 to 6 days (depending on the role) paid induction. We may have a few contracts for two weeks plus induction days.

You may be required to attend a First Aid course during the induction period.

Accommodation is provided as part of the contract. You will be allocated a single room in one of the single-sex residences and undertaking some pastoral duties in the residence will be part of your role (how many depends on the role applied for). Bathroom facilities will be shared with other staff members but not pupils. Guests are not permitted in the residences and smoking and alcohol (including vaping) are strictly prohibited. Your room will be cleaned and bed linen changed once a week but you will need to bring your own towels.

Accommodation will be available from the day before your induction until the day after the contract ends for Summer School, and for the first and final day of employment only for Spring School.

When staying on site, you will be bound by the conditions of your contract.

Most rooms do not have locks but all have a lockable space within the room. You can also leave valuables in the school safe or with the Summer School Administrator but we don’t recommend bringing items of great value.

There will be a laundry service once a week and staff may have access to washing machines to do their own washing, depending on the allocated accommodation

For the Summer School, we may be able to arrange pick-ups from Hertford East and Hertford North, or Broxbourne train stations. We may also be able to collect from Stansted Airport, where there is a National Express coach station. Please note we need to be advised at least two days in advance to arrange this service.

For Spring School we are unable to provide transport to and from Haileybury due to the tight turnaround time.

All meals are provided and staff will have access to tea, coffee, water and snacks throughout the day. There will always be vegetarian options at all mealtimes and we can cater for a variety of special diets, if you inform us in advance.

All staff will work a six day week and be asked to sign a 48 hour waiver. Days off will be allocated by the Senior Team and will depend on the needs of the programme. Teachers will usually have a Sunday as their day off and House Parents, Activity Staff and Pupil Mentors will not usually have days off at the weekend. The Pupil Services Manager will usually have Wednesday and Wednesday night only off.

If you have a special event (e.g. a wedding or graduation), please let us know when you apply (or as soon as you know) and we will do our best to accommodate this, although this is not guaranteed. Please note you will not be paid for this day, unless it coincides with your day off.

Yes, there is Wi-Fi all over the site but in boarding houses for staff and pupils. It will be switched off at 10pm so that pupils can sleep but staff will have access 24 hours per day.

Salaries (pro rata) which include holiday pay, are paid into a UK bank account and are paid monthly in arrears. Currently payment is made by B.A.C.S no later than the last day of the month.

Unfortunately, cash payments and advances are not possible.

Sports facilities (pool, fitness suite, squash courts, sports hall, astro pitches) will be available for all employees at certain times of the day.

All Summer School staff must undertake Safeguarding training and most staff will undertake Basic First Aid training. There will also be weekly INSETTs for all teams and the opportunity to plan lessons and sessions with experienced members of staff who will support you. All staff will be observed by their line manager and receive constructive feedback. There will also be the opportunity for peer observations and we actively encourage supported experiments across all areas of the programme.

All staff will be expected to wear smart casual clothes (no shorts, short skirts, T-shirts, ripped jeans, flip flops). When supervising activities, appropriate sportswear is required. All staff will be provided with branded t-shirts, waterproofs, sweatshirts and shorts (for Sports and Activity Leaders) which should be worn at all times when on duty (except when teaching). Teachers can wear normal attire except on excursions when they will need to wear branded clothing to identify them. Many excursions will involve a lot of walking so make sure you bring comfortable footwear.