Graduate Boarding Assistant

The Boarding Schools' Association; West Wycombe; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in West Wycombe is seeking a Graduate Boarding Assistant to support the boarding team. The role includes ensuring the welfare of pupils, being resident during term time, and assisting with medical appointments and travel. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent qualification, excellent organization and interpersonal skills. The position offers accommodation, meals, and additional benefits like onsite parking and gym access. Applications are encouraged early, with interviews in late January 2026.

Benefits

Accommodation and meals provided

Free onsite parking

Use of school gym and heated swimming pool

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification is required.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently with others are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Be resident within the house during term time, ensuring student welfare.
• Check the presence of boarders and report any unauthorised absence.
• Assist with escorts to medical appointments and travel.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience working with children

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Closing Date: 19 January 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: £22,820
Employment Term: Full TimeTemporary

Position: Graduate Boarding Assistant 2026

Hours: This is a full-time role to be worked during term time plus 15 days during the holiday period. During the week, the Graduate Boarding Assistant will be entitled to be off duty for the equivalent of 48 hours, which includes a night when she may be away from school and away from the house

The closing date for this position will be Friday 16th January

The interviews for this position will be held in late January

The start date for this position will be August 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We are looking for positive and empathetic Graduate Boarding Assistants to support the boarding team.

Main responsibilities

• To be resident within the house at all times during term time, excluding off duty time as outlined below
• Ensure that the welfare, well-being and safety of pupils is, at all times, paramount
• Sleep overnight in her allocated accommodation in case of night time emergencies, excluding off duty time as outlined below
• Ensure that when on duty the presence of boarders is checked individually and personally at times required and to report any unauthorised absence
• Assist the resident staff in escorting girls to medical appointments, e.g. dentist, optician, and are expected to help with the escorting of girls to London by coach at exeat weekends and to and from the airport at the beginning and end of terms

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently and sensitively with others
• Previous experience of working with children or working in an educational environment would be desirable.

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure

What We Offer

• Accommodation and meals are provided
• Additional benefits: free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.