Location: The Downs Malvern
Basis: Temporary
Hours: Full time
Thank you very much indeed for your interest in the position of Graduate Assistant at The Downs Malvern. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-looking team early in a new chapter for Malvern College.
Family of Schools, building on an inspiring 157-year history. The Downs Malvern is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school for around 170 pupils aged 6 months -13 years.
We are looking to appoint a Temporary Graduate Assistant, responsible for leading and assisting with the supervision of pupils from Nursery through to Year 8. This role offers a chance to be part of a high calibre team in a culture that emphasizes the development of people. This is a temporary, full-time appointment until July 2026.
In this role, you will:
1. Lead and assist with the supervision of pupils from Nursery to Year 8.
2. Work with teachers within the Common Room by assisting in and covering lessons across the curriculum during staff absences.
This is a temporary, full-time role until July 2026.
Application Details
Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025.
Full details of working at The Downs Malvern can be found on our website.
This post involves significant contact with children, and the post holder will be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school may ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability to work with children.
The Downs Malvern aims to provide a quality education for pupils aged 6 months – 13 years and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.
During the selection process, you will need to provide proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and qualifications. References will be sought from short-listed candidates, including questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations related to behavior with children. Previous employers may also be contacted for verification. An online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
You may have experience in roles such as Program Assistant, Graduate Administrative Assistant, Department Assistant, Academic Programs Coordinator (Graduate Level), University Assistant, etc.
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