Graduate Boarding Assistant (residential)

Girl's Schools Association; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Graduate Boarding Assistant (residential)

Oxfordshire

Headington Rye Oxford

Full-time | Fixed Term | Term Time

Summary

We are seeking eight Graduate Boarding Assistants to support the Housemistress/master in the smooth running of the House and/or department linked to your area of expertise. You will live and work at the School for the academic year September 2025 – July 2026.

Detail

Headington Rye Oxford is a vibrant and welcoming school set in 23 acres of playing fields and grounds. In an environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and an impressive range of sports, music, and arts.

Of the eight Graduate Boarding Assistants: five of the roles will be general roles based in the boarding houses, while the other three will be based in either the PE & Sport, Music, or Creative Arts department; they will also reside on site and provide some support to the boarding houses.

The jobs available are designed to give recent graduates an opportunity to gain experience of living and working in a boarding school environment, perhaps prior to embarking on a PGCE or taking up a full teaching position.

We are seeking confident, resilient, well-rounded personalities with good flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy, you will be unable to submit your application form.

Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.