Job Description

If you are an Economics graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career, this is a chance to join the Economics Department of a leading independent boarding school in Oxford and play a full part in the academic, boarding and co-curricular life of St. Edwards.

In this role you will acquire and develop teaching skills, working closely with members of the Economics Department, assisting with classes, and making a significant contribution to extra-curricular activities and the super-curricular programme.

You will receive training in skills both related to teaching and transferable to other professions which will be beneficial for your future career in other areas.

This role is varied, and that variety is, to some extent, determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual. The post has become a successful springboard for those considering teaching as a career and over several years Graduate Assistants have gone on to promising careers in major schools round the country.

We encourage Graduate Assistants to extend their experience by attending relevant training courses, at the school's expense.

The role will begin in September 2025 for one academic year, with the possibility that the contract will be renewed for a second year in September 2026.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5th September 2025.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

St Edward's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward's School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: 18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free fitness classes Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person