Graduate Resident Tutor

Job Introduction

This role is an exciting opportunity for a graduate with an interest in education to gain experience in this prestigious, forward-thinking and high-achieving school.

The Graduate Resident Tutor Team is vital to the running of the School, assisting with all aspects of school life including boarding duties, weekend activities, co-curricular trips and academic lesson support.

The successful candidate will thrive in a busy and varied role. They will be strong communicators with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and remain calm under pressure. Knowledge and understanding of a boarding environment is an advantage as well as a genuine commitment to Wycombe Abbey's aims and ethos.

Contract and Hours of Work

Contract: Fixed-term contract from the beginning of August 2026 until June 2027.

Hours of work: Term-time only, which includes all published teaching days, plus INSET and some days at the beginning and end of each School holiday. The School’s routine may vary from term to term and the post holders will be required to be flexible and to work such additional hours as may be necessary for the satisfactory fulfilment of duties. The post holders will receive the equivalent of one-and-a-half days off per week.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £1,911 per month for the duration of the contract (£26,013 per annum pro-rata), plus free onsite accommodation and meals during term time.

Application Process

To apply, please complete an application form and submit it, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress. Should you have any questions, then refer to the provided contact information on the job listing.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 17 March 2026

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

About the School

Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to work. Working here you will be part of a world-class school and community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership, and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for people who can bring new ideas, passion for their area of expertise, skills, and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.

Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development, and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff, or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognize that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.