We are seeking to appoint a Residential Graduate Assistant to join us for up to one year starting as soon as possible.

Description

Ipswich High School is a leading independent school in Suffolk, proudly educating hundreds of pupils between the ages of 3 - 18. Based on a beautiful 84 acre campus, five miles outside of Ipswich, the school has long enjoyed a high profile across the region for its academic success and superb pastoral care.

We are seeking to appoint a Residential Graduate Assistant to join us for up to one year starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will play an important role in our boarding, living and working in the boarding house, and will also ideally support the school in a particular area, for example: the Sports department, the Learning Support department or the Prep School.

The RGA will reside in staff accommodation which will be situated in the boarding house and will play an active role in the running of the boarding house. Our RGA will work either a Saturday or Sunday each week to support activities and trips designed to enrich our boarders experience of British culture. There will be at least one protected day off each week.

You will be expected to take an active interest in the development of each and every boarder in your care.

Our RGA will receive:

Boarding Essentials BSA Certificate

• Access to school facilities including the swimming pool and gym
• A qualification in first aid
• High quality accommodation
• All meals provided during term-time
• Invaluable experience of working in a school environment

At the end of the tenure, our RGA will have gained confidence and experience which will be invaluable in whatever career they choose.