Residential Graduate Assistant (Sport) from September 2026 Term time only + Training Days.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, and highly motivated resident Sporting Assistant to work at our busy day and boarding school. This is an exciting opportunity predominately aimed at graduates who are potentially interested in a career in the education sector and keen to build up valuable work experience.
This position is offered on a fixed term basis commencing 6 September 2026 until the end of the following academic year (23 July 2027).
This is a full-time role during term time. The hours are divided between working shifts in the boarding house whilst looking after the pastoral needs of our students and working in our sports department. Within the sports department, the role includes carrying out a sports technician role and supporting sports fixtures. The role includes weekend and evening work on a rota.
Sports department – 10 hours per week, flexible depending on the needs of the department. Boarding duties – 29 hours per week - one evening per week and 20 hours every weekend, across Saturday and Sunday.
Time Off – You will have at least 2 x 24 hours off per week; these may not be consecutive.
Salary - NYC Grade CD, point 3 Current salary for 39 hours per week term time only + 5 Training Days per annum £22,657 pa (pay award pending).
Accommodation, located in the boarding house, is provided free of charge. This accommodation is NOT available during the school holidays. Meals are provided when on duty and must be paid for at other times.
The job description is attached for your information.
Should you wish to have any further information please contact: Mrs Tania Davidson, Assistant Head (Boarding), by email at davidsontc@ripongrammar.com
Please complete our application form (available from the school website) together with a covering letter to the headmaster, Mr Jonathan Webb, explaining why you feel you are suitable for this role, and email to Mrs P A Hargraves, PA to Headmaster, at hargravesp@ripongrammar.com by 9am on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Interviews will be arranged with successful candidates; if you have not heard from the school following the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Key Dates:
Closing date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Key Documents:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children
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