Resident Graduate Assistants
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Position Overview & Specifications
For September 2023 this academic, vibrant and inspirational boarding school seeks
Resident Graduate Assistants
£15,000 + accommodation + meals
We have several exciting opportunities for graduates to live and work in one of our Residential Boarding Houses in one of the leading state schools in the country. They will be required to play a full part in the life of the House.
This post will ideally suit a graduate with a good Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree, who seeks experience in an educational environment, and who may wish to pursue a career in education or embark in further academic research. Opportunities for academic research or future teacher-training exist with our partner-schools in the Salesian Teaching School Alliance.
Set in a beautiful 45 acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Gordon’s is recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of Britain’s finest non-selective schools, with circa 940 students including 250 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. The School is consistently in the top 10% of schools nationally for student progress and each year it is listed amongst the top non-selective schools in England for GCSE and A Level results.
Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to deliver much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
Closing date – 12pm Monday 20 February 2023
For further details and an application form please visit our website:
www.gordons.school/vacancies.
Gordon’s School is a State Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment – applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Resident Graduate Assistants roles across Gordon's School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15,000 - £15,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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