Prefect System
Prefect System at The Derby High School
At The Derby High School, we encourage all students to work towards joining the School Prefect Team during Year 10. The application process begins with a Year 10 assembly in the Autumn Term.
Prefects are ambassadors for the school and act as positive role models among their peers. The role helps students develop leadership, teamwork, and professional communication skills, while also enhancing future college, apprenticeship, or job applications.
Why Become a Prefect?
Becoming a Prefect offers students the chance to:
- Take pride in representing the school
- Gain confidence and leadership experience
- Make an independent contribution to school life
- Build soft skills and boost their CV
- Participate in reward events and Prefect trips
- Earn achievement points and use lunch passes on duty days
- Prepare for future opportunities beyond school
- Experience a professional-style application process
- Gain respect from peers and staff
Prefect Responsibilities
Prefects:
- Complete designated duty responsibilities
- Represent the school and departments at events
- Uphold the school’s values and 7Rs
- Can apply for leadership roles such as:
- Team Leader
- Senior Prefect
- Deputy Head Student
- Head Student
Prefects receive a special tie and badge, which they are expected to wear at all times.
Prefect System Timeline
| Term/Period | Roles/Actions |
| End of Autumn Term | Wave 1 Prefects & Team Leaders appointed (Y10) |
| Start of Spring Term | Y10 Prefects take over active duties from Y11 |
| End of Spring Term | Wave 2: Team Leaders & Senior Prefects added |
| Mid-Summer Term | Wave 3: Deputy & Head Students appointed |
| Mid-Summer Y10 to Y11 | Head and Deputy Head Students serve in post |
Application Criteria
Applicants must:
- Demonstrate a positive approach to school life
- Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
- Have received the DofE Bronze Award
- Be reliable and complete all duties
- Support school events and attend assemblies when required
- Follow the school’s 7Rs and uniform expectations
- Show respect, organisation, and ambition
- Maintain an ATL (Attitude to Learning) average of at least 3
About the Application Process
Our application format mirrors a professional job process, using a job description and person specification to help students understand real-world expectations.
Students receive individual feedback if unsuccessful, with encouragement to re-apply in future waves.
Parental Support & Contact
Students must have parent/carer support before applying.
📧 Mr Kerr, our Students’ Aspirations Lead, manages the Prefect System.
Students should regularly check their school email for updates and can contact Mr Kerr directly for support or advice.