A unique opportunity to begin a career in education and develop your professional confidence whilst playing a meaningful part in the life of a leading co-educational boarding school.
Graduate Assistants join St Edward’s for a full academic year and contribute to a rich blend of teaching, tutoring and co-curricular life. The programme offers structured experience across lessons, activities and boarding, with responsibilities shaped by your academic background, your strengths and your enthusiasm for working with young people.
Whether supporting a department in the classroom, coaching sport, assisting in music or design, contributing to chaplaincy, or working as part of our vibrant AV and technical team, you will gain direct insight into teaching and the day-to-day life of a thriving boarding community. The programme is designed to build confidence, develop transferable skills and offer a strong foundation for a future in education or other people-focused professions.
About you
The programme suits final-year students and recent graduates who enjoy working collaboratively, communicate well and bring positive energy to busy school life. You may already be considering a career in teaching, or you may be exploring how your subject knowledge, creativity or coaching experience could translate into an educational environment. A genuine interest in the development and wellbeing of young people is essential, together with the resilience and flexibility needed for an immersive and varied role that spans academic, pastoral and co-curricular activity.
Life at St Edward’s
St Edward’s offers extensive opportunities for professional development, close mentoring and meaningful involvement in every aspect of school life. The School combines academic ambition with a warm, inclusive culture shaped by integrity, kindness and courage. Graduate Assistants become full members of the Common Room and work alongside experienced colleagues across teaching, pastoral care and co-curricular activity. The environment is dynamic and collegiate, with over 100 acres of green space, exceptional facilities and a thriving programme of sport, music, drama and enrichment.
Subsidised accommodation and meals during term time support you as you settle into the rhythm of boarding life, and the community atmosphere encourages graduates to grow quickly and contribute with confidence.
How to apply
Applications are welcomed from graduates of all academic disciplines, including those with particular interests in:
• Sports
• Strength and Conditioning
• Design
• Chaplaincy
• Drama and Stage Management
• Music
• Music Tech and AV
For further information please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 16 January, with interview days scheduled for 3 February for Sports Graduate roles and 10 February for all other positions.
St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.