Graduate Resident Assistant [Boarding and Co-Curricular]

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us and support staff in the delivery of co-curricular and pastoral programmes in our International School from August 2023. This role would suit graduates, NQT/ECT’s or those looking to develop a career in teaching &/or co-curricular coaching.

We are looking for candidates who can contribute to the co-curricular offering of the school. This will range from introductory sports coaching with a focus on fun and engagement to opportunities to work with competitive teams. Relevant experience in any of the following would also be an advantage: Outdoor Education, Strength and Conditioning, Music, Marketing, Photography, Journalism, Fundraising, Debating or Drama.

The successful candidate will play an important part of our Boarding provision, offering pastoral support to a cohort of international students and have the scope to assist within academic settings.

As part of your role, we can offer a tailored and memorable experience working within a flourishing co-educational environment. In addition to your salary, you are provided full board accommodation, access to a gym, a swimming pool and many other sports facilities on site, a range of other staff benefits, and opportunities for continuing professional development and training.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application details

For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies/. To apply, please click on 'apply for job' on the job page, complete the application form, and upload a covering letter as part of your application.

Equal Opportunities

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer, accredited with the Investors in People Gold Standard, and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. 

If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Friday 14th April 2023.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles we do not provide feedback at this stage.