Graduate Boarding Assistant PE/Sport (residential)

The Independent Schools Council; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Headington School Oxford is seeking a Graduate Boarding Assistant to support the Housemistress/master in the smooth running of the House and department linked to your area of expertise. You will live and work at the School for the academic year September 2026 – July 2027.

You will be based in the PE & Sport department; and reside on site and provide some support to the boarding houses. The jobs available are designed to give recent graduates an opportunity to gain experience of living and

Responsibilities

• Support the Housemistress/ master in the smooth running of the House and department linked to your area of expertise.
• Live and work at the School for the academic year September 2026 – July 2027.

Job description

We are seeking one Graduate Boarding Assistant to support the Housemistress/master in the smooth running of the House and/or department linked to your area of expertise. You will live and work at the School for the academic year September 2026 – July 2027.

You will be based in PE & Sport department; and reside on site and provide some support to the boarding houses.

The jobs available are designed to give recent graduates an opportunity to gain experience of living and working in a boarding school environment, perhaps prior to embarking on a PGCE, or to taking up a full teaching position.

We are seeking confident, resilient, well-rounded personalities with good flexibility to be able to adapt to changing circumstances.

Headington School Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Headington School Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.