Job Description
Monkton is seeking to appoint a number of high calibre Graduate Teaching Assistants for the forthcoming academic year, starting in September 2020 on a 12 month fixed term contract for our senior school, set in the beautiful Midford valley on the outskirts of Bath.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of working with young people in a supportive Christian ethos school environment, and would especially suit those who are interested in playing an active role within the schools Christian union and bible study groups and are thinking of teaching as a future career and are looking to experience all aspects of boarding school life.
We are interested in hearing from applicants with a diverse range of areas of interest and expertise, however successful candidates should offer skills and support in any of the following areas:
• Games coaching.
o Boys Games: Rugby, Hockey, Rowing and Cricket
o Girls Games: Hockey, Netball, Rowing and Tennis.
Successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the pastoral and academic staff in providing our pupils with the best experience and will undertake pastoral duties in the support of House parents and provide support and/or cover in all areas of the school, which may include but is not limited to:
• Chaplain and the general Christian work of the school
• School’s IT centre
• School’s Learning Support Department
• School’s Music Centre
• Art and Photography
Working full time hours, successful candidates should expect to work evenings and weekends during term time, and in return we offer 1 day off per week during term time, and a salary of £11,500 per annum plus free school accommodation and board.
Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
How to apply
For an informal discussion please contact the HR Department will direct your enquiry appropriately. To apply please complete in full the school application form, and send along with a covering letter setting out your areas of interest, skills and suitability for the post to;
Human Resources
E: recruitment@monkton.org.uk