Job Description

Hours:

Full time 37.5 Hours per week, Term Time (plus 2 weeks, totalling 37 weeks per year).

Salary

: 23,810

Closing date:

19th May 2025

Contract:

Fixed Term, August 2025-June 2026

Holiday

You are entitled to of 5.6 weeks per annum, and any public holidays that occur during term time. Your holiday will have been deemed to be taken outside of term time and incorporated into your pay.

Overview

We are seeking a Graduate Assistant who is looking for a career with young people maybe within the school environment or within our marketing department, who wants to gain experience. This role will allow you to develop key skills and gain valuable work experience.

This role would suit a keen graduate who wishes to immerse themselves into a vibrant and professional environment within a College setting.

Main duties and Key Responsibilities:

To provide the environment in which students flourish, feel secure and fully engage with the school ethos.

To assist the Principal with marketing initiatives, some administrative tasks.

To assist the Head of Boarding with the organisation and resources of Boarding Houses.

To work closely with other boarding staff in that area of responsibility who maintain direct accountability for students in their own houses; to provide for the safety, good discipline and physical, academic, moral and pastoral wellbeing of all students in the Houses.

Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College is a happy, flourishing, and successful international boarding college. With students aged 13-21 from over 40 different nationalities, ACC is one of the best sixth form colleges for international students in the UK. We specialise in helping students from across the world achieve the personal, social and academic growth needed to succeed at the UK's best universities.

Qualifications and Experience

You will demonstrate the ability to build excellent relationships with young people, by being supportive and caring. You will have the ability to remain calm under pressure and a flexible approach to duties. Hold A Levels or equivalent qualifications or experience, be competent in the use of a PC, particularly the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and have a working knowledge of record keeping and data protection. You will have excellent verbal and written English, good communication and organisational skills and have a working understanding of child protection. Higher level qualifications and previous experience working with children or in a care setting is desirable.

Benefits

50 days annual leave (6 weeks to be taken in the summer break) Employee assistance programme Sports groups Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution.
Season ticket train travel loans

Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted school fees Regular social events Meals provided during shift.

Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL). ADCL consists of three award-winning independent international colleges based in London, Cambridge, and Manchester. With over 1000 students from over 50 different countries, ADCL provides an outstanding global environment for students striving for top universities. We are committed to providing the best education for all students in our care, and our colleges have high aspirations and expectations for every member of our community.

Safeguarding

ADCL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and as an employee of ADCL you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students' welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders:

Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to Apply

Please visit our TES recruitment page to read the attached Applicant Information Pack to access full details about the position and apply. Please complete the application in full and include a detailed statement explaining why you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this position. Applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted once the advert is closed.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 23,810.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2025
Reference ID: ACC 123