Graduate Assistant

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Council of Independent Schools Full time

This role is designed to provide a recent graduate with the opportunity to gain experience of working and living in a prep/boarding school environment. Graduate Assistants shadow the teaching responsibilities of chosen teachers, giving exposure across the curriculum and in areas of subject specialism where relevant. The opportunity to observe lessons in the Senior School will be made available where appropriate. This post would suit applicants considering teaching as a career.

Package Description

Accommodation may be provided throughout the year and meals will be provided in the dining hall during term time, both free of charge. A Graduate Assistant will receive a salary of £1,325 per month for working around 30 hours per week, although the opportunity to observe in classes and get involved on a voluntary basis is available to enhance the learning experience. The role is term time only and statutory holidays will be given and will be taken during school holidays

Graduate Assistants may be asked to take on further responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Headmaster.

In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:

  • Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving several routes across the city and to rail stations.
  • Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
  • Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
  • Death in service cover.
  • Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • You will be opted into the Fettes College Non-Teaching Staff Pension Scheme after 3 months service.
  • Access to our benefits portal, 4me, offering discounted healthcare, additional life cover, shopping discounts, etc.

Main Responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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