Position: Graduate Boarding Assistant
Hours of Work: Full Time
Contract terms: Permanent
Contract type: Term Time
Ideal Start date: September 2026
Place of Work: Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover SP10 3AL
Rookwood School is seeking a Graduate Boarding Assistant to join our vibrant boarding community.
Are you a recent graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education, pastoral care, or boarding life?
Do you enjoy sports, the arts, technology, and being part of a vibrant school community?
Rookwood School is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and practical Graduate Boarding Assistant to join our Boarding House team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to contribute to school life both within boarding and across the wider co-curricular programme.
The successful candidate will help create a safe, supportive and engaging “home from home” environment for our boarders aged 5–16, while also supporting the wider life of the school through activities, events and enrichment opportunities.
Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 2 to 18. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
The Graduate Boarding Assistant will support the Head of Boarding and wider boarding team in the day-to-day running of the Boarding House, helping to ensure the welfare, happiness and development of all pupils.
This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who is practical, adaptable and enjoys getting involved in all aspects of school life.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to the wider school community through areas such as:
- Sports coaching and activities
- Performing arts, music or creative clubs
- Technology, media or digital initiatives
- Outdoor education and trips
- Academic support and mentoring
- Weekend and evening activities for boarders
Free accommodation is provided whilst on duty, as well as meals during term time. The role will require the successful candidate to work term time plus an additional 8 weeks during the school holidays to ensure that immersion groups are provided with the best possible experience of Rookwood. The exact working schedule, which has a certain degree of flexibility, will be discussed during the interview stage of the recruitment process.
In return we will offer you:
- A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
- Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
- Opportunities for further professional development
- Employee assistance provision
- Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
- A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001258
The closing date for application is – 8th June 2026
The full Job Description can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our school website - www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Although the start date is advertised as September, we would welcome the successful candidate to start earlier, if possible.
Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.
All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
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Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
