Resident Fellow Graduate Programme – Sports Person

Location: Wymondham NR18 9SZ

Salary: Competitive pay dependent on qualifications and experience; free accommodation included

The College is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 10 primary and 7 secondary schools. 

The Role

They are looking for a highly competent graduate with great promise and a passion for education and childhood development to join their Resident Fellow Graduate Programme.

They will be a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school community.

As a Resident Fellow, you will be an integral part of the College’s boarding staff and the House boarding team to which you are assigned.  The primary role is to provide quality care and pastoral support to the students in their care.  As such, their boarding staff must enjoy being with students, showing enthusiasm, patience and understanding.

In addition to the boarding role, which will include work at the weekends, Resident Fellows will work two days per week supporting academic departments or College Support Departments.

Graduate Programme Overview

Hands-on experience of delivering outstanding education and care to students in a state Boarding School environment;

A structured training programme that will enhance your knowledge and skills across a breadth of areas;

The opportunity to apply your specialism to enhance the provision they offer their students and staff;

A route to develop your talent as a passionate professional in the education sector;

A personal mentor with regular review meetings;

Opportunity for salary progression in Year 2;

Accommodation and full board.

Key Responsibilities

• Modelling kind and positive behaviours at all times;
• Being a source of support for students, listening well and providing appropriate advice;
• Helping students to embrace the Core Values of pride, passion and positivity that underpin the College ethos;
• Use of specialism to enhance the experiences, education and enrichment of students’ lives;
• Enhance the academic experience of pupils so that they receive a world class education through academic mentoring and tutoring;
• Enhance the wider curriculum opportunities, for example through organising trips, visits, clubs and other Wymondham Life activities in House and beyond;
• Enhance the curriculum provision, for example through sourcing academic speakers, designing teaching resources, study guides, learning resources;
• Contribute to the activities provided in the evening and at weekends for boarding students;
• Ensuring House procedures are followed and House rules are enforced;
• Supporting House boarding operations (supervising and supporting students, assisting with laundry, administrative tasks);
• Being resident and on-site during term time for five nights of the week (unless arrangements have been made with the Head of House) with an overnight responsibility to be on call and respond to emergencies, such as a fire drill or accompanying a student to Accident and Emergency;
• To cover for absent staff, such as Matrons, where possible and feasible (this will be paid as overtime);

Skills and Qualifications

The professional competencies expected of a Resident Fellow are:

• Be an exceptional Graduate with a strong degree or equivalent qualification;
• Be a positive role model for pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis;
• Able to collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students;
• Able to communicate clearly, with tact and sensitivity;
• Be able to maintain positive relationships, working effectively and reflectively within a large team;
• Have a readiness to be flexible, to change routines for the benefit of the wider team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing daily responsibilities;
• Be able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• A willingness to accept responsibility for actions taken;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of working with children;
• Experience of working in a residential setting;
• Experience of working in an educational setting;
• Experience of boarding life.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable college, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.