Boarding Graduate Assistant January 2024
For an application form, please visit the Staff Vacancies page of the school’s website –https://www.ryestantony.co.uk/about-us/staff-vacancies/.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have completed the application form in full; including details of two referees, full education and employment history. Please include a curriculum vitae and an accompanying letter emailing to hrmanager@ryestantony.co.uk
Pay and benefits
- The annual salary for the post is £14,500.
- Accommodation is provided during term time and school holidays for the duration of the fixed-term contract. Accommodation will consist of own bedroom and shared communal lounge, kitchenette and bathroom with another graduate in the boarding house.
- All meals are provided during term-time.
- Membership of the Westfield Health cash plan
- There is car parking on site, and the School is easily accessible by bus.
- At specified times, staff may use the school’s Fitness Suite, and during Trinity Term staff may use the swimming pool at the advertised times.
- All staff are offered free membership of the school library.
Applying
This post is restricted to female applicants, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please feel free to contact the Head of Boarding, Mrs. J Talkington; jtalkington@ryestantony.co.uk
For an application form, please visit the Staff Vacancies page of the school’s website – https://www.ryestantony.co.uk/about-us/staff-vacancies/. Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have completed the application form in full; including details of two referees, full education and employment history. Please include a curriculum vitae and an accompanying letter emailing to hrmanager@ryestantony.co.uk
We are looking to fill this post as soon as possible therefore; if a suitable candidate is sourced we reserve the right to close for applications. Interviews will take place shortly after receipt of selected applications.
The Post
The School provides all-female boarding accommodation and we are looking for a graduate to join our Boarding Team from January 2024 until July 2024 or December 2024 , to be discussed at interview. The Graduate Assistants contribute to the family approach that we provide for our boarders. We welcome girls from Year 5 to Year 13 into our boarding community which helps to replicate the family feel and big sister support that would be available in a home setting. This position is suitable for graduates who may be considering a career in education or youth work.
Graduate Assistants are linked with an academic department in the School where they will be able to develop their understanding of curriculum, teaching, planning and learning. If you have energy, are willing to be adaptable and flexible to put the needs of the children first, and enjoy getting the best from children, this is the role for you. We are looking for a Graduate Assistant with an interest in all areas of school life. This is a residential position with some overnight calls.
The Graduate Assistant is responsible to the Head of Boarding.
Boarding
- Delivering first-class care to all boarders through the mentoring, opportunities to build professional relationships with boarders and the organisation of activities to develop the child’s talents and skills.
- Assisting with the activity programme in the evenings and at weekends by planning, leading, assisting and engaging our boarders.
- Introducing new opportunities to build relationships between pupils and to introduce them to cultural aspects of living in Oxford.
- Supervising boarders during prep, dinner, bed times and ensuring that all pupils are ready for school each morning.
- Supporting boarding life through the completion of general administrative duties such as ordering food, making posters, updating display boards.
- Ensuring that the boarding house is kept tidy, setting up for breakfast and other meals, clearing away after meals, collecting 4pm snacks and other food orders form the catering department.
- Assisting with matters concerning boarders’ health in accordance with the School’s procedures, administering first aid as necessary (first aid training will be provided in induction week).
- Supporting boarders who are ill or in isolation, including delivering meals and drinks to their rooms.
- Escorting boarders as necessary to various out of school appointments.
- Supporting and monitoring boarders at prep time, assisting as required with homework especially for younger boarders.
- Registering boarders at designated times and having a clear understanding of the importance of knowing the whereabouts of boarders at all times. Know the procedure for a missing pupil (missing pupil policy).
- Undertake training to enable the better performance of your role; food hygiene, allergy awareness, health & safety,
Teaching and learning
- Promoting excellence in supporting teaching and learning, embedding The Rye Way in all lessons, and ensuring that pupils develop their potential, are ambitious in their learning, and are equipped for life beyond school.
- Exemplifying in own practice a willingness to develop outstanding skills of teaching and learning which enable pupils to make excellent progress and further build on the culture of success.
- Supporting the academic department and Teacher Mentor to monitor pupils’ work, and track and analyse pupil progress to ensure high levels of attainment for all pupils.
- Attending Teaching and Learning workshops in school to develop an understanding of good practice and effective teaching for excellence.
Whole School
All staff share responsibility for the good running of the school by:
- Setting an excellent example to all pupils and maintaining high professional standards at all times.
- Maintaining an up-to-date working knowledge of safeguarding practices and reporting all concerns through the appropriate channels in school and locally.
- Ensuring high standards of behaviour are maintained at all times throughout the community.
- Supporting the family ethos which puts children first at all moments of the school day and term and ensures the welfare of all those in our care.
- Maintaining and promoting the reputation of the school and its Christian Catholic ethos.
- Participating actively in the rota of duties.
- Maintaining high standards of pupil behaviour and discipline at all times.
Marketing and external links, including public occasions
All staff are expected to contribute to the positive promotion and marketing of the school in the local and wider community, where possible, by
- Actively participating in educational outreach and promoting the key stage, phase, or department within the school community, to encourage pupils’ interest in the subject area or school.
- Promoting the whole school in a variety of different contexts, including attending marketing events where appropriate, and in interactions with parents and prospective parents and pupils.
- Preparing for open days and other marketing events.
- Touring parents and prospective pupils
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and other reasonable duties will be undertaken to ensure the efficient running of the boarding house.
Person specification
Essential
- Graduate with an interest in working with children and young people
- Previous experience of working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary role
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
- A positive outlook, good sense of humour and able to stay calm in a crisis
- A good listener who can build effective relationships with pupils, staff and parents
- Able to establish a strong rapport with pupils, asserting authority when needed and maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Proactive in approach and able to seek advice and support in a timely fashion when appropriate
- Flexible attitude towards duties and working patterns in order to fulfil the requirements of the role
- Understanding of and support for the Christian and Catholic ethos of the school
- Professional but approachable demeanour
- Ability to plan, prepare and run an activity (e.g. baking, craft, fitness, games, nature walk)
Desirable
- Full, clean driving licence.
- Lifesaving certificate
- IT and administration skills
Holidays and time off
Graduate Assistants will be required to work five and a half days a week with one and a half days off consecutively. The Head of boarding sets the duty rota and it is fixed, however flexibility is needed to ensure the needs of the pupils are met.
Time off is limited during the first and last week of term to ensure the boarders are welcomed to the house and supported on departure. Boarding staff are all expected to be on duty in house two days before the start of term to prepare the house for the boarders.
All boarding staff will work a full week before the start of the new academic year. This week will include a full induction to boarding and school life, online and in person training, preparation of the boarding house, team building and preparing the induction program for the new boarders.
Applying
This post is restricted to female applicants, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please feel free to contact the Head of Boarding, Mrs. J Talkington; jtalkington@ryestantony.co.uk
For an application form, please visit the Staff Vacancies page of the school’s website -https://www.ryestantony.co.uk/about-us/staff-vacancies/.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have completed the application form in full; including details of two referees, full education and employment history. Please include a curriculum vitae and an accompanying letter emailing to hrmanager@ryestantony.co.uk
We are looking to fill this post as soon as possible therefore; if a suitable candidate is sourced we reserve the right to close for applications. Interviews will take place shortly after receipt of selected applications.
Safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the School expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Amended), and therefore all relevant convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Candidates must not have been disqualified from working with children, and must not be named on the Children’s Barred List or be subject to any sanctions imposed by a regulatory body. An overseas police check may also be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £14,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
