Graduate Assistants

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. 

• 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.