Graduate Resident Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic graduate to join Taunton School International and our diverse boarding community.

This one-year residential post provides invaluable pastoral and academic support to our boarders, in all areas of their school life as well as a fantastic experience which provides a platform for various career progression paths.

If you are keen in pursuing a career in teaching and can establish good relationships with young people, then we would like to hear from you. 

In return, we can offer a memorable time working with lively and interesting students within a flourishing co-educational environment. In addition, you will be provided with a competitive salary, full-board accommodation in a boarding house (or school accommodation), access to a gym and swimming pool on site, a range of other staff benefits, and opportunities for continuing professional development and training.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for working with young people and enjoy being part of a busy and changing environment. You will be a team player with a positive “can do approach”, with outstanding organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. In addition, you will always act with tact and discretion.

A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people is essential, whilst experience of working in a school setting or in a coaching role is not essential but desirable.

We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

MORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY

The post is a 1 year, fixed term contract working 40 hours per week including evenings and weekends.

For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this job, please visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies. 

To apply, please click on 'apply for job'.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the required qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are more likely to only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you think you have what it takes to join us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. 

Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. 

If you have a disability and require any assistance with the recruitment and selection process, please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk

SAFEGUARDING

Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.

This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.

It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.

For more information, please visit this link to our school policies including child protection and recruitment: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports 

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 26th November, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made. 

Interviews will take place week commencing 5th December.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our jobs, we do not provide feedback at this stage.