Headington Rye Oxford - Prep Graduate Assistants, Residential

Summary

The roles available are designed to give recent graduates an opportunity to gain experience of working in a Prep School environment, perhaps prior to embarking on a PGCE or taking up a full teaching position.

Detail

The roles available are designed to give recent graduates an opportunity to gain experience of working in a Prep School environment, perhaps prior to embarking on a PGCE or taking up a full teaching position.

Two of the roles will be general roles, the other will be focused on Sport/PE. We are seeking confident, resilient, well-rounded personalities with good flexibility to be able to adapt to changing circumstances.

He/she should have a passion for working with children from 3-11 years old, a genuine commitment to children’s needs and a willingness to take a full and active part in the life of the School.

This position is for one academic year starting in September 2026. The hours are flexible, between 7.30 am – 6.00 pm (Monday - Friday) for 45 hours per week with occasional weekend work. Accommodation is available for the successful candidates. The individual will be responsible for any tax associated with school provided accommodation.

Headington Rye Oxford Prep School is seeking three enthusiastic graduates to help support the smooth running of the Prep School. We are seeking confident, resilient, well-round personalities with good flexibility to be able to adapt to changing circumstances.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy, you will be unable to submit your application form.

Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.