We are seeking to appoint a recent Graduate to take on the role of a Boarding Assistant at New Hall School for a one - two year fixed-term contract from September 2026.

Description

We are seeking to appoint a recent Graduate to take on the role of a Boarding Assistant at New Hall School for a one - two year fixed-term contract from September 2026. The post holder will support the academic, pastoral, and personal development of boarding students outside of curriculum time, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing boarding environment. The Boarding Assistant will play an active role in boarding life, supporting students’ wellbeing, development, and daily routines, while upholding the School’s ethos and safeguarding responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

• to support the wellbeing and pastoral care of boarding students
• to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times
• to comply with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• to facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth through prayer, reflection, and collective worship
• to promote the values of care, trust, and respect in line with the School’s mission and Catholic ethos
• to participate actively in boarding life, including games, sports, cooking, crafts, and social activities
• to support and supervise evening and weekend activities and attend School events with students as required
• to support students during daily routines, including mealtimes and bedtime procedures
• to eat with students and promote good table manners and social interaction
• to supervise students during meals and designated duty periods
• to assist in monitoring and supporting the academic progress of boarding students
• to provide supervised study support and encourage positive learning behaviours
• to foster a positive and inclusive boarding community based on mutual respect
• to ensure adherence to the School’s Code of Conduct and promote high standards of behaviour
• to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, challenging inappropriate behaviour where necessary
• to encourage participation in activities that develop students’ interests and talents
• to support students in developing independence, responsibility, and leadership skills
• to encourage high standards of personal hygiene, presentation, and healthy living
• to encourage responsibility for personal belongings and financial awareness
• to share responsibility for the health and wellbeing of students, including accurate record-keeping and liaising with the Health & Wellbeing Centre as required
• to maintain accurate boarding house records, including daily logs, registers, and online systems
• to record rewards and sanctions appropriately
• to assist with general administrative duties as required
• to monitor boarding house maintenance and report concerns
• to support other School departments during the day, in line with individual skills and experience

The successful candidate will be expected:

• to have a degree-level qualification
• to have excellent communication skills and strong organisational skills
• to have a clear understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• to have integrity and to uphold the values of the School’s Catholic ethos
• to be able to relate effectively to students and build positive relationships
• to be able to motivate, encourage, and support students’ confidence and development
• to be able to work effectively as part of a team
• to have a firm and fair approach to behaviour management
• to have experience of working with or supporting young people (desirable)
• to have experience of working within the education sector (desirable)
• to have experience of boarding education (desirable)

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Application closing date: midday, Friday 1 May 2026.

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.