Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for graduates from a range of academic backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching and developing their skills and experience.

St Edward's seeks to appoint a number of Graduate Assistants from September 2026 for one academic year, with the possibility that the contract will be renewed for a second year in September 2027.

Graduate Assistants play a full part in the boarding and co-curricular life of the school. The work of Graduate Assistants 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 a number of years Graduate Assistants have gone on to promising careers in major schools round the country.

Opportunities available:

Graduate Assistants in Academic departments Graduate Assistants (Sports) Graduate Assistant (Strength and Conditioning) Graduate Assistant (Design) Graduate Assistant (Chaplaincy) Graduate Assistant (Music) Graduate Assistant (Music Tech and AV)

Why join St Edward's?

Gain valuable work experience in a friendly and inclusive environment

Gain support and training in preparation for a career in teaching

Work in a school which occupies 100 glorious acres of North Oxford

Enjoy free membership of the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellness Gym

The deadline for applications is Friday 16th January 2026.

The interview day for Sports Graduates will be 3rd Februrary 2026, with the remaining interviews due to take place on 10th Februrary.

St Edward's 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:

Additional leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Housing allowance On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Application question(s):

Do you have an honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or are in the process of achieving one?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/01/2026