Location: Royal High Bath
Job Title: Boarding Assistant with Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
Required from: September 2024
Contract term: Fixed Term 1 Year
Hours: Full Time Term Time Only
The role:
We are seeking to appoint a graduate resident Boarding Assistant with Teaching Assistant Responsibilities from September 2024 on a one-year fixed term contract. Applicants will also need to be confident in offering classroom support in Maths, English and SEN; a degree or experience in these areas will be a bonus.
This role is to support the boarding and teaching staff to facilitate the active participation of students in the academic and social activities of the School. The successful candidates must be interested in the pastoral care of students and be keen to enjoy and participate in all aspects of a boarding school life.
The post requires the successful candidates to assist with the day to day running of the boarding houses, help to organise, run and staff the Weekend Programme, to help with administrative tasks involved in boarding and to play a complementary and supporting role to students in class by encouraging pupils in their learning and the acquisition of skills. This is a residential post. It can be a demanding role where the working day consists of Teaching Assistant duties within the timetable and includes morning, evening and weekend duties in boarding. You will be given 24 hours off duty per week, along with additional time off when not needed in school or not on duty in House.
The successful candidates will be team players with a proven track record of being proactive, highly organised and able to act on their own initiative. They will have to demonstrate a fair but firm approach and must enjoy working with young people and have energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the nature of working in a boarding school.
This role would be ideal for graduates wishing to gain experience in a boarding school environment.
About the School:
Royal High Bath is a day and boarding school with a reputation for providing a pioneering education for girls. We offer a highly rewarding place to work as part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We have excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.
Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
36 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Free life assurance benefit
Free meals as part of your residential role
Free hot beverages all year round
Free Gym Membership
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Opportunities to be part of the wider school community; Sustainability Team, Well- Being Angels, Boarding Tutors as examples.
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Onsite parking
Access to our free BUPA Employee Assistance programme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Apply:
To apply, please complete an application form online. If you have any questions please contact the Main School Reception.
Applications must be received by 3 May 2024
Interviews will take place on 10 May 2024
Royal High Bath and the GDST 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 checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 306983