Graduate Tutor (Fixed term contract) 

Our mission is to develop academically successful, community minded, self-confident and well rounded individuals who are well prepared for their futures: Westbrook Hay is a thriving co-educational independent day school. Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum, achieve excellent results and have the all-important confidence to succeed. The school roll is currently at a record high of around 380 pupils and in September 2023 announced that it is growing its Senior Section of the school from Year 8 to Year 11 and will begin offering GCSEs.

Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive community that provides the best for, and expects the best from us all: The school is well known locally for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. This is something we cherish and, even though we are potentially going to grow slightly in size, we do not want to lose this ethos. We believe our ethos separates us from larger competitor schools in our locality. This ethos is generated by the staff and their relationships with the pupils and parents. It has been regularly described as ‘friendly and professional’.

We are seeking a new Graduate Tutor who can assist us with achieving our mission and thrive under this ethos.

 

Graduate Tutor Vacancy

For September 2025 we seek to appoint a Graduate Tutor for the academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for those who are considering a career in education, or looking to gain valuable experience prior to teacher training. One of our current Graduate Tutors is completing a second year due to his enjoyment of the job.

Graduate Tutors are responsible to the Senior Deputy Head, although day to day tasks will be set by a variety of staff and departments. The role will involve supporting the staff and pupils in lessons and with duties. Ideal candidates will be able to provide support in core subjects and have an enthusiasm for co-curricular activities, whether drama, music or sport.

Usual hours of work are in line with the school day, although additional time during the week before each term commences may be required in order to prepare for the start of term. Additional hours are also expected during term-time to meet peaks in workload. The salary for this role is dependent on age but likely to be around £21,428 per annum, on site accommodation may be available and costs would be deducted.

Benefits

What can we offer you?

  • A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Free cooked lunches and refreshments throughout the day
  • Membership of the Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunities to attend events organised by the Staff Social Committee
  • Receipt of a ’Golden Ticket’ for assisting with an overnight event, which enables staff to apply for a half day either in the morning or afternoon
  • Small class sizes, a beautiful rural location and excellent facilities
  • Up to 50% fee remission for permanent employees (fixed term contracts - do not qualify) is offered for children of school staff, subject to availability of places (pro rata for part time staff)

Safeguarding

The safety and well-being of the children in School is paramount at all times. A Graduate Tutor is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact. A Graduate Tutor will adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out their duties, a Graduate Tutor becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, it is their responsibility to report any concerns to the school’s Designated Senior Lead for Child Protection or the Headmaster.

 

Online Searches

As part of the shortlisting process, the School will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, that the School may want to explore with an applicant at interview. This forms part of the School’s wider safeguarding due diligence which aims to prevent and/or deter individuals who may be unsuitable to work with children from working in a school environment.

 

Equality and Diversity 

Westbrook Hay is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. Graduate Tutors are expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and school policies on equality and diversity.

 

Application Process

The deadline for the receipt of applications is 12:00 on Thursday 29th May. To apply for this position, please complete an application via the TES website. Further information or any enquiries can be requested from our HR Officer, Rachel Franklin (rachel_franklin@westbrookhay.co.uk). It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the week beginning Monday 9th June. Although the programme is yet to be confirmed it will include an interview and support of a lesson or activity. Candidates will be offered a tour of the school and lunch, if the timing is appropriate. We reserve the right to appoint a candidate prior to the close of the deadline and would encourage early applications. This appointment is for September 2025.

 

Job Description 

Application Form 

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form