Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant will therefore act as a reading champion: curating the Young Adult libraries in each classroom, running Senior and Junior book groups, producing reading newsletters, and securing high-quality speakers who champion literature and keep the College at the forefront of new writing. They will also provide bespoke support - including tailored reading recommendations - for those applying to Oxbridge to read English and contribute to stretch and extension beyond the curriculum to help A Level recruitment. Being a full-time boarding school there is also plenty of opportunity for the willing candidate to involve themselves in the extra-curricular life of the College, whether it be coaching games, playing in the orchestra, or running with their own enthusiasm through involvement in one of the College's many societies., Radley College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: 1. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. The scope of such checks will include all online open-source information, but specifically:

• up to 10 years' online history; social and professional networking and media; blogs and vlogs; news and media reports; information displayed publicly online by third parties; any other relevant open-source information available. You can find out more about how these checks are carried out and how your personal data will be used at https://sp-index.com/privacy-policy/ If you have any concerns about the above please contact hr@radley.org.uk. We will only carry out these checks on shortlisted candidates and the
results of which are not visible to the selection committee. In order for us to carry out these checks, please can you provide your date of birth, nationality and personal email address. We are unable to use work email addresses for these checks. 2. Accommodation needs if appointed. Spouse/Partner: Children (please give ages): 3. Do you hold a current UK driving licence 4. Please give your reasons for applying for this post and say why you believe you are suitable for the position. Study the job description and describe any experience and skills you have gained in other jobs or similar environments which demonstrates your ability and attitude to undertake the duties of this post

Radley College have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Assistant in English. The position is designed to give a recent English graduate the opportunity to gain experience teaching English, including teacher training, while taking on a central role in developing the College's culture of reading. English is a thriving and popular subject at Radley, taken by every boy at GCSE and with a strong A Level cohort of over 50 students. The department is well resourced, with a collaborative team and a well-stocked library of young adult texts in every classroom. The successful candidate will be an avid ambassador for the subject, teaching a reduced timetable and receiving the necessary training and lesson observation. Equally, they will appreciate the enormous potential this position offers in terms of developing their own skills in an educational institution. Whether the candidate goes on to teach as a full-time career or simply treats this as a fascinating foray into education, the experience will be invaluable. A significant part of the role has been created specifically to support the Head of English, Alan Chandrachud, in developing the College's reading culture. This is an institutional priority. We are looking for an enthusiastic, widely read graduate who is passionate about literature and keen to foster a genuine love of reading among young people. They will be well-placed to offer relevant recommendations and build reading relationships that go beyond the traditional classroom, as well as being excited about sharing texts across genres and forms at a time when reading rates are declining nationally and globally.

In addition to a salary of £20,600, the College will provide accommodation, possibly in one of the College's Boarding Houses as a member of the pastoral team. Meals during term time are free of charge. In short, the person we hope to appoint will be an enthusiast for English and literature who may be considering a career in teaching. The opportunity we are offering is to 'try before you buy' with plenty of help and support, and the added bonus of salary and accommodation.