Graduate Boarding Assistant
- Organisation: Hereford Cathedral School
- Location: Herefordshire
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026
Hereford Cathedral School is providing a fantastic opportunity for graduates of any discipline to join our organisation. Our graduate programme provides outstanding experience and professional development, and would be particularly valuable for someone considering a career in teaching. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
G RA D UAT E B O AR D ING AS S I S TANT
Purpose of this job description: Hereford Cathedral School considers this document as a ‘snapshot’ of the job. It aims to provide a clear guide at the time of writing to all that is involved about the requirements of the job. It will also be used to communicate expectations about performance and will be used to monitor effective performance. The job description which follows is not exhaustive and may, occasionally, be reasonably amended by the Headmaster.
Post title: Boarding Graduate Assistant
Location: Herefordshire (based at Wilmot House)
Contract: Initial 5-months fixed-term (with potential 1-year extension)
Hours/weeks: Full-time (including half terms & some Bank Holidays)
Salary: Competitive
Start date: ASAP
O P P O RT UNI T Y Hereford Cathedral School is providing a fantastic opportunity for graduates of any discipline to join our organisation. Our graduate programme provides outstanding experience and professional development, and would be particularly valuable for someone considering a career in teaching. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
O U R O F F ER Valuable on-the-job training and professional development Accommodation and all meals provided in term time Academic and pastoral support, providing help and guidance Competitive salary Potential to undertake a PGCE in Year 2 if contract extended Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings
RE P O RT ING L INE S The post holder reports to the Boarding Houseparent.
Job Purpose:
To support an atmosphere in which all pupils feel welcomed, happy, well cared for and nurtured
To assist the Boarding Houseparent in the staffing, organisation and resources of the house
To provide for the safety, good discipline and pastoral wellbeing of all pupils in the house
To ensure that the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools are maintained at all times by following the guidance stated in the ‘Wilmot House Boarding Handbook for Staff’
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Hereford Cathedral School is providing a fantastic opportunity for graduates of any discipline to join our organisation. Our graduate programme provides outstanding experience and professional development, and would be particularly valuable for someone considering a career in teaching. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
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G RA D UAT E B O AR D ING AS S I S TANT
Purpose of this job description: Hereford Cathedral School considers this document as a ‘snapshot’ of the job. It aims to provide a clear guide at the time of writing to all that is involved about the requirements of the job. It will also be used to communicate expectations about performance and will be used to monitor effective performance. The job description which follows is not exhaustive and may, occasionally, be reasonably amended by the Headmaster.
Post title: Boarding Graduate Assistant
Location: Herefordshire (based at Wilmot House)
Contract: Initial 5-months fixed-term (with potential 1-year extension)
Hours/weeks: Full-time (including half terms & some Bank Holidays)
Salary: Competitive
Start date: ASAP
O P P O RT UNI T Y Hereford Cathedral School is providing a fantastic opportunity for graduates of any discipline to join our organisation. Our graduate programme provides outstanding experience and professional development, and would be particularly valuable for someone considering a career in teaching. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
O U R O F F ER Valuable on-the-job training and professional development Accommodation and all meals provided in term time Academic and pastoral support, providing help and guidance Competitive salary Potential to undertake a PGCE in Year 2 if contract extended Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings
RE P O RT ING L INE S The post holder reports to the Boarding Houseparent.
Job Purpose:
To support an atmosphere in which all pupils feel welcomed, happy, well cared for and nurtured
To assist the Boarding Houseparent in the staffing, organisation and resources of the house
To provide for the safety, good discipline and pastoral wellbeing of all pupils in the house
To ensure that the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools are maintained at all times by following the guidance stated in the ‘Wilmot House Boarding Handbook for Staff’
