Graduate Academic Scholar

The Boarding Schools' Association; Framlingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Framlingham is seeking a Graduate Academic Scholar to work in its boarding school. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a graduate interested in education to gain valuable experience across various departments, particularly with HPQ/EPQ programmes. The position offers a salary of £12,974, rent-free accommodation, meals during term, and access to training. Candidates should be enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to contribute fully to school life.

Benefits

Rent-free accommodation

Meals during term

Complimentary leisure centre membership

Access to pool and gym

Free parking onsite

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated with an interest in the education sector.
• Willingness to carry out boarding duties and contribute to school life.
• Openness to further training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work across departments and get involved in school life.
• Assist with HPQ/EPQ programmes.
• Carry out established boarding duties.

Job description

Framlingham College is a co-educational, independent boarding and day school for pupils aged 3-18. The College embraces pupils with a wide range of interests and abilities and offers a huge number of co-curricular activities and sports that complement our academic curriculum and enrichen our pupils’ experience. We believe that learning happens within and beyond the classroom; our pupils and staff have high expectations of and for themselves within a supportive and aspirational environment. We believe in instilling curiosity, a spirit of enquiry and a love of learning for learning’s sake, in every pupil. Our vision is to equip our young people with the habits and knowledge they need to thrive in their future adult world.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivatedGraduate Academic Scholar to work at our busy day and boarding schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate possibly interested in a career in the education sector and who is keen to build up valuable work experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across departments and get involved in all areas of school life particularly the HPQ/EPQ programmes. There is a requirement to carry out boarding duties in-house and willingness to make a full contribution to life in this busy boarding school is essential.

This position is offered on a fixed term basis for the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidate will receive a salary of £12,974 (subject to any pay award in Sept 26), plus rent-free furnished accommodation (including all bills) situated in a boarding house, meals during term time, as well as complimentary membership to our leisure centre.

Opportunities for further training and qualifications may be available for the right candidate.

If you require further information about the role and working arrangements, please email the HR team on [e-mail].

The College offers its employees free membership to the Sports Centre which includes access to the pool, gym and discounts to fitness classes, squash and tennis courts. Staff have access to; free parking when onsite, a free lunch when the kitchen is operational and free uniform.

We welcome all applications, especially from independent thinkers and creative minds. We very much look forward to receiving your application.

Framlingham College is 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 and online social media check.