Graduate Boarding Assistant

The Independent Schools Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals included

Utilities included

Job summary

Thornton College in Milton Keynes is seeking a Graduate Boarding Assistant to support boarding students in the Boarding House, starting January 2026. The successful applicant will undertake a variety of tasks in both boarding and in school, with professional development opportunities confirmed at interview.

The college is rated Outstanding and offers single accommodation with bathroom facilities, meals during term time, and a salary of £21,821 gross per year.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with wake ups and bedtimes.
• Assisting with daytime break and lunch duties.
• Covering in day school.
• Organising and running activities.
• Attending outings.

Job description

To start in January 2026, Thornton College is looking to appoint a Graduate Boarding Assistant to support boarding students in our Boarding House. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a variety of tasks in both boarding and in school. Areas of interest and for professional development will be confirmed at Interview.

Our 2024 CSI Inspection judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas and our most recent (2025) ISI Inspection commented positively on the ‘rapid’ academic progress made by students across the school and the ‘high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence' evident in the student body. We are accredited by both NACE and the British Council (International Schools Award) and in 2025 was shortlisted as Independent Girls School of the Year. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.

Single accommodation, with bathroom facilities, will be provided within the Boarding House. Accommodation and food are included during term time. The post requires a full commitment during term time when the boarders are at school but there are substantial holidays at Christmas and Easter as well as a half term week in each term, with a break of two weeks in the Michaelmas Term. Duties include assisting with wake ups and bedtimes, assisting with daytime break and lunch duties, covering in day school, organising and running activities and attending outings. The Boarding Team have a termly rota which allows for daily and weekly time off.

Salary: £21,821.00 gross per annum (FTE £27,016.00). Accommodation, food and utilities included during term time (please do let us know on your application form if you require accommodation full-time as this may be possible). A clean driving licence and three years’ driving experience is desirable (but not essential). No pets allowed.

Closing Date for Applications: 9th October 2026

Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.