Hours: Full Time: 36 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (term time, INSET days, plus 2 weeks)
Contract: Fixed term for one year
Required: September 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious graduates wishing to start a career in education, pastoral care or supporting young people in any other context.
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and committed Resident Graduate Assistants to join our thriving boarding community for the 2026–2027 academic year. This role offers a valuable experience for graduates keen to gain practical, hands‑on experience within a leading co‑educational boarding school, while developing the skills, confidence and professional insight to support future careers in teaching, coaching or professions involving the development and support of young people.
As a Resident Graduate Assistant, you will be fully involved in school life: supporting in lessons, assisting departments, supporting in the senior school curriculum and contributing to the enrichment (co‑curricular) programme. You will work closely with experienced colleagues, learn from skilled practitioners, and benefit from a structured induction alongside ongoing professional development.
This one‑year residential post provides a broad and rewarding experience with opportunities to support learning in the classroom, engage closely with pupils, develop pastoral skills, and contribute to the school’s extensive programme of activities.
The areas of school that our Resident Graduate Assistants typically support are:
- The Learning Support department
- The Prep School
If you have another area of school that interests you, please ask whether this can be supported.
You will play an active role in the day to day running of the boarding house, residing in staff accommodation within the house. You will be expected to take a genuine interest in the care and development of each individual boarder. The role includes working either a Saturday or Sunday each week to support activities and trips designed to enrich our boarders’ experience of British culture, with at least one protected day off each week.
As our Resident Graduate Assistant, you will receive:
- Boarding Schools Association: Boarding Essentials Certificate
- Access to school facilities including the swimming pool and gym
- A qualification in first aid
- High quality subsidised accommodation
- All meals provided during term-time
- Invaluable experience of working in a school environment
At the end of the tenure, our Resident Graduate Assistants will have gained confidence and experience which will be invaluable in whatever career they choose.
To find out more:
If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 201075 or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
For full details on the role, please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description which is located on our vacancies page: Vacancies – Ipswich High School
How to apply:
Please complete the application form on our website: Vacancies – Ipswich High School. Return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application, to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: Monday, 20th April 2026 at 9 am
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.
