Graduate Assistant

Queen Anne’s School is a happy and exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued. We aim to recruit the highest calibre of staff through all areas of the school. Queen Anne’s School is a community and all staff work with a professional, committed and enthusiastic attitude. In return, we will provide opportunities for personal and career development by investing in training and support both befitting the individual and whole school.

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- Graduate Assistant
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**THE SCHOOL**:
The campus is located in beautiful 35-acre grounds with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station, shops and restaurants. All staff have the opportunity to use the swimming pool, gym and a great choice of catering facilities.

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We offer a number of staff benefits including a discounted gym membership, an on-site cafe (with fantastic coffee), pension scheme and occupational health service.

We have been awarded Microsoft Showcase status and digitally enhanced learning is a school-wide focus for us.

**VACANCIES**:
GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Full Time

1 year Contract

From 26 August 2025 (accommodation available from 22/8/2025)

Our team of five Graduate Assistants work within the boarding houses, getting to know the girls and building a relationship of trust with them. Graduate Assistants are on duty and present in the school boarding houses, providing pastoral care alongside the House Parent, Deputy House Parent and Matron.

This is a fantastic opportunity that demands high levels of self-motivation, enthusiasm, commitment and the ability to actively encourage pupils to partake in a wide range of activities. You will be expected play a full part in the busy life of our boarding school. Terms are short and intense and holidays long so that batteries can be recharged.

On-site accommodation is provided, as are free meals in term time.

The School is located in beautiful grounds in the centre of thriving Caversham, and there are excellent transport links including from Reading station, which is within walking distance.

Main duties include to:

- Assist in the smooth running of the House, liaising closely with the House Parent/s and their team
- Plan and deliver a range of engaging evening activities for the boarders
- Provide academic support with student prep and revision
- Assist Matrons with domestic duties
- Assist the girls with house routines and rotas
- Be a role model and listening ear
- Be resident on the school site in provided accommodation
- Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._