Graduate Assistant Boarding

Hours of Work

We would expect the Graduate Assistant to be in residence 48 hours before the start of each school term.

• 12 hours mid‑week working in main school hours to fit the needs of the school (best fit in line with the applicant's profile)
• 2 weekend night duties overnight through to morning (17:30 – 08:30) per week
• Weekend duty rota with an expectation to work two weekends out of three
• Contribution to the half‑term supervision rota as agreed with the Head of Boarding
• Key role in the emergency on‑call provisions

• A single 24‑hour period or two 12‑hour periods off mid‑week
• One weekend in three

Holidays will be taken in School Holidays (Christmas, Easter and Summer). Boarders will have the option to stay at school over half‑term holiday and you will be on the staffing rota for these periods.

In accordance with School policy, this appointment will be subject to a six month probationary period.

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – employer provides a 5% contribution to match the 5% employee contribution
• Fee discounts for dependent children
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Voucher Scheme, Wellbeing support

Wisbech Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post holder must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The postholder is responsible for ensuring that they

• undertake all mandatory training on the school defined timetable (annually at time of writing this document)
• read, digest and adhere to all mandatory training on the school defined timetable (annually at time of writing this document)

In the course of employment at Wisbech Grammar School, staff may have access to confidential information relating to pupils and their families and are required to exercise due consideration in the way they use such information.

Staff should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the School’s interest. Information which may be included in the category covers both the general business of the school and information regarding specific individuals.

A strict code of confidentiality must always be adhered to. Wisbech Grammar School is registered under the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 (GDPR) and staff must not at any time use the personal data held by the school or disclose such data to a third person.

2019 saw the launch of an International Strategy and the opening of the first boarding House at Wisbech Grammar School. This was the first time in its long history that the School has had boarding provision. The second international boarding house opened in January 2021. Boarding continues to go from strength to strength.

Wisbech Grammar School aims to enable its boarding pupils to develop academically, socially, culturally and emotionally in a homely and friendly environment, where mutual trust and respect between pupils and staff are the fundamental guiding principles on which boarding will be based. All pupils are encouraged to live in harmony with one another.

The Graduate Assistant is responsible to the Head of Boarding. The appointed assistant will be expected to play a key role in the boarding provision and supporting our boarders. There is also an expectation that they will be an enthusiastic member of the wider school community, participating actively in school life and developing their personal skill set with support of more senior school staff.

The aim of the post is to assist in the day to day running of the House; to support the Head of Boarding and other boarding staff, to ensure the safety, good discipline and pastoral well‑being of all pupils in the House. Your role will vary daily so an element of flexibility and proactivity will be expected. It is essential that you are willing to support pupil learning within the curricular and/or extra‑curricular areas of the school during your contact working hours;

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