Job Description

Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers.

We require a

Graduate Assistant

to work from September 2025 until the beginning of July 2026, in the Preparatory School.

Graduate Assistants live on-site in the shared staff accommodation, as this allows them to become fully involved in school life and take every opportunity available during their time at Rossall.

The position may suit a trainee teacher looking for valuable, short term, experience in an independent boarding and day school. Alternatively, this position may suit someone entering a gap year.

The salary is 1,000 per month from September until June. This includes free accommodation in a shared staff house and free meals in the Dining Hall (during term time).

An additional role of Resident Tutor in the Prep boarding house may also be available which attracts an additional paid allowance. The two roles can be performed alongside each other. Details of the Resident Tutor role can be discussed at interview.

Main Responsibilities

Classroom Assistant

Assist the teaching in classes in the Prep or Pre-Prep School. The exact range of subjects and year group to be determined by the needs of the School in any academic year Assist in the supervision of children in Nursery, if required Assist with the Pre-Prep swimming lessons Assist with coaching of Games Support those who may require addition help Help run the Prep (Homework) Club after School Assist the class teachers on sports fixtures, trips or residential outdoor experience courses

Sports Support

Help leading both PE/Games lessons as well as after school sport Assist on fixtures both home and away

Pupil Management

Escort pupils to and from various lessons around site Supervise pupils in varying circumstances Share responsibility for the duties at break time and lunch times Attend assemblies, Chapel, concerts and house competitions Transport pupils to and from the School bus at the start/end of the school day If required, complete an evening duty in a Senior Boarding House as required by the Houseparent

Administration

Provide cover in the School reception office when required, answer telephone calls, recording and passing on any messages to the appropriate person Assist class teaching with photocopying and producing classroom resources

Communication

Report any incidents, poor behaviour or concerns relating to pupils to their class teacher Record immediately on paper and pass on any pastoral issues Support Social Media usage

Resource Management

Take a lead in distribution of playground equipment Be responsible for the maintenance and tidiness of the sports equipment Assist in stock taking Ensure first aid kits are available for all school fixtures

Professional Development

Assistance will be given for further educational applications References will be provided, if required

General

To actively promote the School at all times To behave professionally when talking to parents Always respect the confidentiality of school matters and should never discuss individuals with anyone other than a member of staff Report any concerns about a child's progress or welfare To ensure that all parents, children and visitors are always made welcome to the school. This is particularly important at the start and end of the school day when any problems can be discussed and dealt with immediately To ensure all health and safety procedures are strictly adhered to at all times

Further details of the post can be found on the website www.rossall.org.uk

To apply, please complete the application form available on the School website.

Closing date: Monday 25th August 2025

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted.

The School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/policies/

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

Pay: 10,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person