Graduate Teaching Assistant
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)
Full Time (Term Time)
Mount House School is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work in both or either the Music and Sports departments, for a fixed period of 12 months during term time from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026 (the contract includes paid holiday).The successful candidate would ideally have a broad range of musical experience and a particular passion for singing, as well as an interest and enjoyment of sport and the willingness to coach.
The post(s) may take a number of forms which candidates can indicate a preference in application and will be explored at interview:
- A graduate assistant that works across both the music and sports departments (full time)
- A graduate that works within the music department in a part-time role (0.5)
- A graduate that works within the sports department in a part-time role (0.5)
- A graduate that works within either the music or the sport department and also works as a teaching assistant within our SEND team (full time)
The opportunity would provide an excellent introduction to a PGCE course, with potential to train on the job and remain at the school the following academic year should that meet the needs of the school.
The role will enable the appointed candidate to take part in all aspects of school life and in particular the co-curricular programme and sport. The work will be varied, and that variety would, to some extent, be determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual appointed.
The salary for this role will be £22,000 per annum.
Working hours will be 8.15 am to 5.15 pm Monday-Friday during term time, as well as staff inset. Additionally, staff work on 2 Saturday mornings: Open Day and Entrance Assessment Day (exact dates will be confirmed at the interview)
Further details about the role and how to apply can be found at: https://www.mounthouse.org.uk/vacancies/
Please e-mail application forms with a supporting statement to careers@mounthouse.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 10:00 am Thursday 5 June 2025 and interviews will be arranged as soon as possible thereafter.
Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and a medical.