Gap Assistant

Cranleigh School; Waverley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh School invites applicants for a fixed-term Gap Assistant role from January 2027 for two terms. This is not a live-in position; you will support teachers, supervise boarders after school, assist with co-curricular activities, and help with the smooth running of academic and pastoral life.

The role is full-time and designed to give hands-on experience, with market-rate salary and safeguarding duties including a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or gap year participants sought.
• Adaptable, eager to learn and passionate about supporting young people.
• Experience with sports or co-curricular activities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Support: Assist various academic departments and contribute to the daily learning environment.
• Pastoral Care: Support the Head of Boarding by supervising and delivering engaging activities for boarders outside of school hours.
• Co-Curricular Focus: Play a crucial role in sports and co-curricular activities, utilising your skills and interests.
• Operational Support: Undertake general duties that contribute to the positive and safe running of the school environment.

Job description

Gap Assistant

• Salary - Market-rate compensation.
• Working hours - Full time
• Application Deadline - 16 October 2026

Job Summary

Are you looking for a dynamic, hands-on role to gain invaluable experience before university or a postgraduate career? Join our vibrant community at Cranleigh Prep as a Gap Assistant on a fixed term contract (two terms) from January 2027 and make a genuine impact on students' lives. Please note this is not a live in position.

This is a varied and demanding position designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of a leading independent school's operations. You will be instrumental in enhancing pupils' learning experiences, supporting their safety and well-being, and assisting with the smooth operation of both academic and pastoral life.

• Curriculum Support: Assist various academic departments and contribute to the daily learning environment.
• Pastoral Care: Support the Head of Boarding by supervising and delivering engaging activities for boarders outside of school hours.
• Co-Curricular Focus: Play a crucial role in sports and co-curricular activities, utilising your skills and interests.
• Operational Support: Undertake general duties that contribute to the positive and safe running of the school environment.

We are seeking enthusiastic and flexible individuals, ideally recent graduates or those taking a structured year out before university. You must be adaptable, keen to learn, and passionate about supporting young people.

Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.