Graduate Assistant - Hurst Green, United Kingdom - Stonyhurst College

Stonyhurst College

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Hurst Green, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

We are delighted to offer a fantastic development opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic recent graduates who are looking to experience work and life within an outstanding boarding school environment.

You will gain invaluable experience in a busy boarding school within your discipline, perhaps prior to embarking on a PGCE.

Whether or not you choose to pursue a career in education, you will leave Stonyhurst with many transferable skills to take with you into the future.

Our graduate opportunities are available in a variety of Sports (e.g. Cricket, Netball, Rugby).

You will work within your allocated department either supporting lessons, individuals or groups, help to plan and prepare lessons, and assist to create a positive atmosphere within the boarding houses where the pupils feel comfortable to relax and unwind.

Here at Stonyhurst, we aim to nurture independently-minded young people with the ability to stand up for their beliefs, preparing them intellectually, spiritually and emotionally for their lives beyond Stonyhurst.

You have the opportunity to be a fundamental part of this.

The Graduate Assistant will work alongside House Parents and Assistants, our talented body of staff, and other recent graduates with similar skills and interests, allowing you to truly immerse yourself into life at Stonyhurst and become a part of the Stonyhurst Family.

The College operates over 200 activities of a co-curricular nature on a weekly basis in term times. Graduates are expected to support some of these based on specialisms and interests. As an example, these have included social football clubs for girls and boys, fencing, performing arts, chaplaincy and more.

This is an exciting role which requires a flexible approach to working.

Your duties will vary, from assisting with the activities of your chosen discipline during the day to supporting in the boarding houses in the evenings, breakfast duties with the pupils in the mornings to travelling to fixtures or events.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

To work within the department of your speciality in the school, supporting lessons and working with individuals and groups
Enhance the learning experience of the pupils, helping them consolidate their understanding and express their thoughts and questions whilst developing your own skills at the same time
Help to develop the pupils' talents by challenging them to give their very best in all that they do
Support the staffing of weekend fixtures or events
Support the department with administration and other tasks as directed by the Head of your department
Work alongside the House Parent and Assistant and share responsibility for the pastoral care of a Boarding House and Playrooms
Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of pupils is a priority at all times
Organise and supervise study periods along with activities during the weekend
Do your best to create and sustain a positive atmosphere where the pupils can relax and unwind whilst feeling comfortable and secure

This is a full-time position within a busy boarding school and duties are timetabled over six days, including evenings and weekends.

The Graduate Assistants are an integral part of the pastoral teams.

Person Specification

Proven experience or qualifications in Sport (e.g.

, football, rugby, cricket, netball), with the ability to perform to a high standard
(Essential):

Excellent communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships
(Essential):
Wellrounded personality
(Essential):
Confident, resilient, proactive and ability to work flexibly
(Essential):
Approachable, enthusiastic and considerate
(Essential):
Be in sympathy with the ethos of Stonyhurst as set out in our Mission Statement
(Essential):
Entitled to work and reside in the UK
(Essential):
Have excellent references
(Essential):
Be committed to the safeguarding of young people
(Essential):
Experience within a boarding school
(Desirable)

Application

To apply, please follow the link to TES and click 'quick apply' where you will be asked to create an account and complete the official Stonyhurst Application form.

CV's will not be considered.

Stonyhurst is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay:
Up to £15,300.00 per year

Benefits: