Required for September 2024

Graduate opportunity - Pastoral Support Assistant

An exciting opportunity to join this award-winning Independent School set in 21 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate who wishes to gain experience working in a successful award winning co-educational Independent School.

Graduate Assistants play a full part in the academic timetable and co-curricular life of the School. Their work is varied and that variety is, to some extent, determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual.

The post has become a successful springboard for those considering teaching as a career and over a number of years, graduate assistants have gone on to promising careers in major schools round the country.

The School encourages its Graduate Assistants to extend their experience by attending relevant training courses, at the School’s expense.

If you have or are studying towards a psychology degree and have good people skills, we would be delighted to hear from you.

A willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of our happy and vibrant school is essential. Great benefits including:

• Competitive Salary
• Bespoke programme for personal development
• Opportunities to work with key educationalists
• Complimentary School Lunches
• Fee reduction for children attending the School
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• "Sodexo” Generous Discount Programme
• Staff social events and wellbeing sessions
• Fun themes like ‘Secret Admirer Week’
• Excellent transport links
• Working as part of a motivated and committed team

We expect all employees to act in a manner which is consistent with the School’s Mission:

• To inspire achievement beyond the bounds of expectation within an environment where every child can succeed.

Holme Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level. A Prohibition Check is also carried out. Holme Grange School is an equal opportunities employer.

Full details and application form available online or by phoning us. Applications will only be accepted by completion of an application form which should be submitted with a hand- written letter of application to the Headteacher – Mrs C Robinson.

Closing date: until the position is filled Interviews: dates to be confirmed