Resident Graduate Boarding Assistant (1 year fixed term post)

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Resident Graduate Boarding Assistant (1 year, fixed term), with effect from September 2022.

The successful candidate will be fully committed to the aims and ideals of a busy boarding school and demonstrate the ability to deliver excellent levels of pastoral care. You will be committed to the personal and academic welfare of each boarder and support the School’s Quaker ethos. A good sense of humour, flexibility, innovation and the ability to work long hours are essential requirements of the role.

This is a term-time only residential position and single accommodation is provided.

We welcome applications from graduates, or candidates with a relevant education background or experience. The post would suit a recent graduate seeking a gap year after their degree course and is a fixed-term post for 11 months, running until July 2023. As The Mount School is an all-girls school and this post is for a Resident Graduate in an all-girls boarding house, we seek to appoint female graduates to these posts.

The Mount School York enjoys a very pleasant working environment close to the historic city centre of York. The benefits package includes:

· Salary £6,000 per annum (actual pro-rata pay) term-time only (based on a full-time equivalent salary of £8,000 per annum).

· Free accommodation for a single person set within the heart of the School.

· Free quality meals and refreshments during term-time.

· Free on-site parking.

· Salary paid monthly into a bank account on the 25th day of each month.

· Use of the School’s excellent facilities including the Fitness Suite and Swimming Pool.

The Mount School York is a high achieving day and boarding community set in 16 acres of beautiful grounds located ten minutes’ walk from York’s historic city centre. The Mount is a school for girls aged 3 to 18. In our most recent ISI Inspection the School was rated ‘excellent’ in both areas of educational quality. Find out more by visiting www.mountschoolyork.co.uk

The Mount School York is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders’ Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarding as ‘spent’, must be declared.

To find out more and apply please go to https://www.mountschoolyork.co.uk/staff_vacancies/resident-graduate-boarding-assistant/