Graduate Teaching Assistant - Windsor, United Kingdom - Eton College

Eton College

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Windsor, United Kingdom

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Description

Salary
- £22,500 per annum

Frequency
Annual
Job Reference

- eton/TP/21163/98

Contract Type
Term Time, Full Time
Contract Details
One Year FTC with accommodation
Working Hours
40
Closing Date
25 February, 202 Job Category
Operations
Business Unit
Teaching Resources
Location
Eton College, United Kingdom
Posted on
12 February, 2024

Role Introduction:

Eton College has an exciting opportunity for six Graduate Teaching Assistants to join the College on a one year fixed term contract starting in September 2024.

We are recruiting for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in each of the following departments - Science, Classics, Computer Science, Design, Divinity (RE) and Geography. Further information about each of these departments can be viewed in the attachment.

Main Duties:

ACADEMIC

Observing the lessons of different colleagues in the department to gain an understanding of different styles of teaching;
Providing 11 or small group support sessions;
Providing cover for colleagues when required;
Invigilating internal examinations in the department (known at the College as Trials) and supporting with the marking of these examinations;
Participating in department meetings as appropriate, department society meetings, trips, INSET;
Carrying out administrative and other functions related to the smooth running of the department;
Seeking to develop your own professional practice, in conjunction with the Head of Department.

CO-CURRICULAR

Taking responsibility for a team in a major sport (Football, Rugby, Hockey, Field Game, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis) in each Half. This may include coaching/team coaching, providing supervision and guidance, refereeing, and accompanying away matches against other schools. Suitable training will be provided to enable you to do this;
Opportunity to contribute to other areas of the cocurriculum if desired;
Participating in socials and trips;
Actively contributing to the staff duty rota, by e

g:
exam invigilating, supervising meal times in our central dining facility Bekynton, and detention duty;

Providing logístical and administrative support to the Lower Master's Office and School Office Clerk during major events, including (but not limited to), the school's two major open days, Parent-Teacher meetings, and supervision of transport during the start and end of school holidays;
Supporting the Partnerships team with various activities with our partnership institutions;
Contributing to the school's wider social programme, including workshops, seminars, chapel services, competitions, trips, open days, and so on.

PASTORAL

Under the direction of the House Master, performing the duties required by the role of Live In Resident Assistant. Suitable training will be provided to enable you to do this;
Be committed to the safeguarding of all young people;
Managing pupil behaviour to ensure a positive and safe learning environment;
Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect and observing boundaries appropriate to a Graduate Assistant's professional position.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Prior experience of working or volunteering with children or young people would be desirable;
Prior experience of coaching or playing a major sport (as listed above) would be advantageous, however if you do not already have this experience, a willingness to learn how to coach a sports team is essential;
Prior experience of taking an active role participating in societies, clubs, teams etc. would be advantageous.
A strong interest in working with young people combined with a desire to be fully involved with the life of a busy boardingschool;
A willingness and enthusiasm for the cocurricular activities available at the school, and the ability to communicate your enthusiasm for those activities;
The demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people;
An understanding and appreciation of SEND requirements;
The ability to positively assert your influence and to maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils;
Flexibility combined with the ability to juggle a variety of tasks;
A collaborative nature, combined with the natural inclination to consider the perspectives and opinions of others and encourage people to share their views;
High levels of personal organisation and initiative, combined with the ability and to make things happen;
A proficient level of computer literacy;
A commitment to uphold the highest standards of pupil welfare and safeguarding procedures.

Benefits:

Offering a competitive salary of £22,500 per annum and accommodation, this is a 1 year fixed-term contract, starting in September 2024.
Alongside this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme