Co-Curricular Assistant

Gordon's School; England; À distance; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gordon's School is seeking a creative and highly organised Co-Curricular Assistant to support our extensive arts and enrichment programme. You will help deliver co-curricular activities, assist with set design and production support, and create promotional materials while backing events across Creative Arts, sports and leadership initiatives.

The role involves backstage support, administering LAMDA activities and communications, and working 40 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fine Art, Creative Arts or related discipline.
• Strong administrative and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Support delivery of Co-Curricular activities and sessions.
• Assist design, construction and management of sets, props and staging for productions.
• Provide backstage and practical support for rehearsals, performances and events.
• Design and produce promotional materials (posters, programmes, social media content).
• Promote student achievements and Co-Curricular opportunities through marketing and communications.
• Support administration of LAMDA lessons, examinations, scholarships and public speaking.
• Assist with planning and delivery of events across Creative Arts, Sport, Leadership, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education and Voluntary programmes.

Connaissances

Creative

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication

Digital literacy

Independent working

Formation

Degree in Fine Art, Creative Arts or related

Outils

LAMDA administration

Description du poste

About The Role

Gordon’s School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and highly organised Co-Curricular Assistant to support the delivery and development of our extensive Co-Curricular programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and thriving department at one of England’s leading boarding schools. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a wide range of activities, including the delivery of co-curricular activities, artistic production support, marketing and promotional material, practical support for events and performances and administrative LAMDA support.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of Co-Curricular activities, including organising and delivering co-curricular sessions.
• Assisting with the design, construction and management of sets, props and staging for school productions and performances.
• Providing backstage and practical support for rehearsals, performances and creative events.
• Designing and producing a range of promotional materials, including posters, programmes, booklets and social media content.
• Promoting and celebrating student achievements and Co-Curricular opportunities through creative marketing and communications.
• Supporting the administration of LAMDA lessons, examinations, scholarships and public speaking activities.
• Assisting with the planning, organisation and delivery of events across the School’s Creative Arts, Sport, Leadership, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education and Voluntary programmes.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A degree in Fine Art, Creative Arts or a related discipline.
• Excellent creative, artistic and organisational skills.
• Strong administrative and project management abilities.
• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong digital literacy and social media skills.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities effectively.

Experience of graphic design, marketing, supporting productions or working with children and young people would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for the arts, education and student enrichment to make a significant contribution to the wider life of the School while gaining valuable experience across creative arts, events, marketing and programme delivery.

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time only

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026

About Us

Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2026, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 89%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 91%, with 71% of the grades A*-B. Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

Gordon’s is an outstanding school in every respect. OFSTED

Gordon’s is a State Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check and on-line search.