Boarding Assistant

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GDST is seeking a Boarding Assistant for a fixed-term position at the Royal High School Bath, starting September 1, 2025. The role involves supporting the running of boarding houses, organizing programs, and engaging with students. Ideal for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, with benefits including free meals and accommodation.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Generous pension schemes

Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Free onsite accommodation

Free life assurance benefit

Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates wishing to gain experience in a boarding school.
• Proven track record of being proactive and highly organized.
• Must enjoy working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the boarding houses.
• Help organize and run the Weekend Programme.
• Support students in class and during activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Energy and Enthusiasm

Education

Graduation

Job description

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Employer Royal High School Bath - GDST Location Bath, Bath and NE Somerset Contract Type Fixed term contract Hours Full Time, Term Time Contract Length until July 2026 Salary 22776

Posted 12th June 2025 Start Date 1st September 2025 Expires 27th June 2025 11:59 AM Contract Type Fixed term contract Start Date 1st September 2025 Job ID 1492677 Suitable for Other Graduates Job Reference BoardingGradSept2025

Start Date 1st September 2025

• Contract Type :Fixed term contract
• Contract Length: until July 2026
• Suitable for: Other Graduates
• Job ID: 1492677
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Location: Royal High Bath

Job Title: Boarding Assistant

Required from: 1 September 2025

Contract term: Fixed Term until July 2026

Hours: Full Time Term, Time Only to include evening and weekend working

Salary: Regional Grade 1 post on the GDST scale and the Full Time Equivalent starting salary of £25,392, actual salary approx. £22,776.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a resident Boarding Assistant on a fixed term contract. You would be living in shared accommodation with up to three other graduates, within our stunning listed building, set against the stunning backdrop of Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The post requires the successful candidate to assist with the day to day running of the boarding houses, help to organise, run and staff the Weekend Programme, to help with administrative tasks involved in boarding and to play a complementary and supporting role to students in class by encouraging pupils in their learning and the acquisition of skills. This is a residential post and can be a demanding role including morning, evening and weekend duties in boarding. You will be given 24 hours off duty per week, along with additional time off when not on duty in House.

The successful candidate will be team players with a proven track record of being proactive, highly organised and able to act on their own initiative. They will have to demonstrate a fair but firm approach and must enjoy working with young people and have energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the nature of working in a boarding school.

This role would be ideal for graduates wishing to gain experience in a boarding school environment.

About The School

Royal High Bath is a day and boarding school with a reputation for providing a pioneering education for girls. We offer a highly rewarding place to work as part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We have excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.

Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training Grants For Qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Free complimentary meals provided during working hours

A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

A Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Access to our free Employee Assistance program

Free onsite accommodation

Attachments

Boarding Tutors JD - Sept 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Royal High School Bath and the GDST are 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.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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