Graduate Boarding Assistant

Graduate Boarding Assistant

We are seeking dynamic and hands-on graduates to join our team of Graduate Boarding Assistant (GBA). We have one vacancy for an immediate start and are also recruiting to our team of GBAs for September 2025.

The GBA will support and assist the Housemistress in the smooth running of the boarding house, providing a high level of pastoral care and fostering a secure and caring atmosphere within the house. Duties will include being available to boarders when on duty, supervising mealtimes and laundry duties, assisting with bedtime routines, maintaining discipline and looking after boarders’ safety and wellbeing. GBAs are also involved in a range of other activities in the Prep School and Senior School depending on personal interests and the timetable such as assisting the PE department, running swimming sessions, providing individual support with English, support Duke of Edinburgh activities or assisting in Music, Drama etc.

Candidates will have a genuine interest in supporting girls and enabling their progress, enjoy working in a busy boarding environment and be able to bring enthusiasm and energy to the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in a vibrant and cosmopolitan city whilst gaining valuable experience working with children and young people.

For more information about working at Badminton, please visit the Discover What It’s Like to Work at Badminton section on our Vacancies page.

We welcome female applicants only as this is a girls’ boarding school. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act.

Hours: This is a full-time role working term-time plus three weeks during holiday periods.

Salary: Actual salary £22,600 (£25,000 FTE) (Pay award pending)

Additional Benefits: Meals and accommodation, pension membership, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) and access to free fitness classes are all included.

Starting date: Immediate start (allowing for pre-employment checks) or September 2025. Candidates should specify their preferred start date in their application.

Closing date: Monday 4 November (9.00 am)

Interviews: Wednesday 13 November

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Badminton School has an inclusive culture that promotes, values and celebrates the diverse voice of our community. We have a strong commitment as an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all candidates.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).