Enrichment Practitioner

The Boarding Schools' Association; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in North Yorkshire seeks an Enrichment Practitioner to support student development in a vibrant school environment. This role offers full training and valuable experience for recent graduates and professionals looking to work with young people in both daytime and evening capacities.

Benefits

10% discount on kindergarten fees

Significant discounts on school fees

Free private staff gym

Secure onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Development Opportunities

Enhanced paternity/maternity pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates from varied backgrounds welcome.
• Experience with young people is advantageous.
• Willingness to lead activities and support students.

Responsibilities

• Support students throughout their time at QE.
• Develop and deliver activities, workshops, and clubs.
• Accompany school trips and events.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Recent graduate or relevant experience

Job description

Closing Date: 15 June 2025
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Employment Term: Full Time Temporary

Hours: 40 hours a week (including evenings and weekends), 38 weeks a year (FIXED TERM FOR 1 YEAR)

Introduction:

Queen Ethelburga’s is set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, on the Thorpe Underwood Estate. Staff work as one team – whether they are directly teaching or supporting students as part of the school and pastoral teams, or as part of our estates team making sure that the campus works as it should – to create a vibrant learning and living environment in which every student can thrive. We aspire to excellence, have high expectations of ourselves and others, and take pride in everything we do. We aim to nurture resilient, confident, and independent lifelong learners. The Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Standard is ‘To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’.

Role:

We are recruiting for an Enrichment Practitioner, who will work alongside key staff across the organisation to support our students throughout their time at QE. The successful candidate will be fully immersed in QE day-to-day life, contributing to evening and weekend commitments.

Full training and support will be offered. This is a great opportunity to develop and use a wide range of skills and gain valuable experience in a busy day and boarding school.

This role will appeal to a range of candidates including recent graduates considering a career working with young people, and industry professionals with relevant practical skills to offer.

Candidates with a range of skills will be considered.

This job description is written at a specific time and is subject to change as the demands of the Collegiate and the role develop. The role requires flexibility and adaptability, and employees of the Collegiate need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and responsibilities not detailed in this job description.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside key staff to enrich student experience, assisting and/or leading groups and individuals as required
• Develop and deliver high-quality activities, workshops, and clubs during and outside school hours, supporting students to achieve excellent outcomes and skills development
• Promote a professional ethos at all times
• Accompany school trips and attend events, assisting with leading them as required
• Participate in staff benefits such as a 10% discount on kindergarten fees (aged 3 months to 3 years) and significant discounts on school fees from age 3 to 18
• Utilize facilities such as the free private staff gym with state-of-the-art equipment, secure onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charging points
• Attend staff community social events including bonfire and fireworks, Christmas ball, summer fun day, etc.
• Access support through the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Engage in Training and Development Opportunities
• Benefit from increased holiday entitlement with long service, long service awards, and other staff benefits
• Enjoy discounts on external events such as King’s Theatre productions
• Receive enhanced paternity/maternity pay, including a new baby book
• Participate in the 'Refer a Friend' scheme, which rewards staff for referring suitable candidates