Graduate Pastoral Boarding Assistant (Residential)

The Boarding Schools' Association; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in North Norfolk is seeking a Graduate Pastoral Boarding Assistant to support the boarding community for the 2026/27 academic year. This role offers recent graduates an opportunity to gain valuable experience in pastoral care and education within a vibrant boarding environment. The ideal candidate should have interests or skills in sports, music, drama, or outdoor activities. The position is full-time and includes accommodation, with a competitive salary starting at £20,000.

Benefits

Accommodation

Experience in pastoral care

Access to school facilities

Qualifications

• Must be a recent graduate considering a career in education, pastoral care, or youth work.
• Interest in extracurricular activities is preferred.
• Must engage fully in the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the recruitment pack.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent pastoral support and supervision to pupils.
• Live and work as part of the boarding house community.
• Engage with the dedicated pastoral community and contribute to the school environment.

Skills

Interest in sports

Skills in music

Skills in drama

Interest in outdoor activities

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate Pastoral Boarding Assistant (Residential)

Closing Date: 11 January 2026

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Salary: £20,000 plus accommodation

Employment Term: Full TimeTemporary

Gresham’s School are seeking to appoint a Graduate Pastoral Boarding Assistant (Residential) to support the boarding community for the 2026/27 academic year.

At Gresham’s we offer a rare opportunity where children can join us at our Nursery and Pre-Prep School from the age of 2 and continue with their education at our Prep and Senior Schools to the age of 18. Founded in 1555 and located in the heart of North Norfolk, Gresham’s is a thriving co‑educational school set across 300 acres of countryside, just minutes from award‑winning beaches and areas of natural beauty.

Gresham’s Senior School is looking to appoint for a Graduate Pastoral Boarding Assistant to live and work as part of the boarding house community, providing excellent pastoral support and supervision to pupils. The role is designed for recent graduates considering a career in education, pastoral care, or youth work, and offers valuable residential experience within a vibrant boarding environment.

The ideal candidate would have an interest and or skills in areas of sport, music, drama or outdoor activities. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience whilst being part of dedicated pastoral community and school with amazing facilities in a beautiful rural setting.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the recruitment pack, please make yourself aware of these as you consider applying for this post.

How to Apply

To apply for the role, please visit our website where you can complete an application form.

Our recruitment team can also be reached by telephone on 01263 714623 or by emailing [e-mail].

Interviews: TBC

Required for: September 2026 – August 2027

We reserve the right to appoint to the post up to and including the closing date.

Gresham’s is proud of its exemplary approach to the safeguarding of its children and conduct a robust recruitment process. Applicants are expected to engage fully with the requirements of this process. An offer to join the School is made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check along with clearance on all other relevant safeguarding and child protection requirements.