Graduate Boarding Assistants (residential)

ISC group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Oxford is seeking seven Graduate Boarding Assistants for the academic year 2026-2027. These roles involve supporting the Housemistress/master and specific departments in a boarding school environment, ideal for graduates considering a PGCE. Applicants should be confident and adaptable, with a commitment to child safeguarding. This opportunity provides valuable experience while living on-site, making it an ideal stepping stone to a teaching career.

Qualifications

• Confident and resilient personality.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Must provide evidence of right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Housemistress/master in running the House.
• Provide support to boarding houses and specific departments.
• Gain experience in a boarding school environment.

Job description

We are seeking seven 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 2026 – July 2027.

Of the seven Graduate Boarding Assistants: five of the roles will be general roles based in the boarding houses, the other two Graduate Boarding Assistants will be based in either PE & Sport 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 to taking up a full teaching position.

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

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. We therefore 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 be able to 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.