Graduate Assistant Programme 2023

6 ST EDWARD’S, OXFORD

What to expect as a Graduate Assistant

Being a Tutor in a boarding house Graduate Assistants join a boarding House as part of the tutor team, working alongside and with the guidance of the House mistress/master (HM) and Assistant HM to help five to eight pupils with academic and pastoral issues. This involves a weekly evening duty and participation in all House activities over the year, such as House outings, dinners and co-curricular events, as well as building trusting relations with individual pupils.

Co-curricular duties Graduate Assistants play a significant role in the delivery of learning outside the academic classroom – dedicated assistants are involved with teaching music, language, drama and art and design. We have assistants coaching sports including hockey, rugby, netball, tennis, football, rowing and many more.

Teaching opportunities

With nearly 30 academic subjects taught at Teddies, there are opportunities for graduates of most disciplines. From an initial role of supporting a qualified teacher in the classroom to teaching lessons independently, we see our Graduate Assistants develop over the academic year into fully competent and inspiring teachers. Heads of Department and ‘buddies’ provide advice and guidance on the way.

Accommodation in shared housing with other graduate assistants, at a very low rent

A 10-month contract

Support with the next stage of your teaching career

A comprehensive introduction to working at Teddies

A dedicated ‘buddy’ in the teaching staff