Resident Graduate Assistant

Resident Graduate Assistant

Cobham

£17,500 per annum

Free Accommodation

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Founded in 1963 by the world-renowned violinist and educator Yehudi Menuhin, the School provides a place for musically gifted children from around the world to develop their talents to the highest level within a stimulating academic environment. It was accorded the status of Centre for Excellence in the Performing Arts in 1973 and has a global reputation as one of the world s leading music schools.

We are looking for a Resident Graduate Assistant (RGA) for a fixed term of one academic year from September 2025. You will be given accommodation on the School site and be entitled to three meals a day free of charge. The RGA will have one full day and one half-day off per week. All members of staff are expected to commit to the wider life of this busy boarding School. The RGA will undertake boarding duties, and full training will be provided.

Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• To ensure the Safeguarding of boarders at all times.
• To attend to the pastoral, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of the boarders.
• To perform boarding duties during the day and two nights a week, including overnight on-call and breakfast/wake-up duties.
• To create a warm family atmosphere in the boarding house and build a strong rapport with boarders and colleagues.
• To help boarders organise their daily routines and fulfil their musical and academic commitments.
• To administer boarding routines e.g. changes of bedding and administration of medication.
• To liaise with other areas of the School (e.g. facilities and catering) to ensure the smooth running of the boarding house.
• Drive the school minibus (full training will be given).
• To participate in professional development as required by the School, and to engage with probation and appraisal processes as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will:

• Fully supportive of the school s safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Committed to the aims and ethos of the school.
• Kind, patient and compassionate.
• Diligent and punctual.
• Professional in all their activities in and out of school.
• Committed to the education and healthy development of young people.
• Collaborative with colleagues.
• Devoted to the school community.

Benefits

• Very generous pension - 13.5% contribution
• Free accommodation in school
• Free School lunch during term times
• Free parking
• Use of the School s swimming pool when available
• Free lunchtime concerts
• Discounted tickets to other school events
• 24/7 access to DAS counselling services
• 24/7 access to AXA
• Thrive app for mental wellbeing
• AXA Health telephone line access for medical support and advice

The School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

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