Economics Graduate Assistant

St Edward's School, Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and full board

Training courses at school’s expense

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an Economics Graduate Assistant for a fixed-term role starting in September 2025. The position offers a salary of £1,800 per month plus accommodation and full board. Responsibilities include developing teaching skills and contributing to the Economics Department's activities. Ideal candidates are economics graduates interested in pursuing a teaching career, willing to attend training courses. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Economics graduate interested in pursuing teaching as a career.
• Willing to attend relevant training courses.
• Desire to contribute to academic and co-curricular life.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop teaching skills in the Economics Department.
• Assist with classes and contribute to extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Interest in teaching

Willingness to attend training

Contributions to co-curricular activities

Education

Economics graduate

Job description

Overview

Economics Graduate Assistant role at St Edward's School, Oxford. Contract: Fixed Term; Hours: Full Time; Salary: £1,800 per month plus accommodation and full board. The role will begin in September 2025 for one academic year, with the possibility that the contract will be renewed for a second year in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop teaching skills, working closely with members of the Economics Department, assisting with classes, and making a significant contribution to extra-curricular activities and the super-curricular programme.
• Receive training in skills related to teaching and transferable to other professions.

Qualifications

• Economics graduate; interested in pursuing teaching as a career; willing to attend relevant training courses at the school’s expense.
• We encourage Graduate Assistants to extend their experience by attending relevant training courses, at the school’s expense.
• Desire to contribute to the academic, boarding and co-curricular life of St Edward's.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £1,800 per month plus accommodation and full board.

Application details

For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Friday 5th September 2025. We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Early applications are encouraged.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Education
• Industries: Education