Gap Year Assistant
Candidate
Information Pack
Required for
immediate start

Closing date for applications:

Sunday 25 January 2026

Employee Benefits

At Durston House we offer a range of benefits, which include:

Generous pay
scales

Training and
Development
Opportunities

A contributory
pension scheme

Remission of
fees for children
of staff

 Free daily hot/cold
lunches, tea, coffee
and biscuits during
term time

Generous
holiday
entitlement

 Employee
Assistance
Programme

‘Values of kindness,
respect and independence
shine through.’

—Good Schools Guide Review 2024

Key Facts about Durston House

•  Girls & Boys aged 3 - 13

•  315 Pupils

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Located in Ealing, West London

•  Day School with Breakfast Club & After-School Care Provision

•  15 pupils - Average Class Size

•  6.75 acres of Playing Fields

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Less than 10 miles from Central London

•  7 TFL bus routes across neighbouring boroughs

Welcome to Durston House School

Durston House is a leading London prep school for girls and boys aged 3 –
13, located in Ealing, West London. An education at Durston House is based
upon academic rigour through excellent teaching, encouraging pupils to
explore, question, take risks, and develop their creativity, communication and
teamwork – all central to successful life-long learning. At Durston we have a
fine record of preparing pupils for top Senior Schools in London and beyond.
We take pride in the true and visible diversity of our community and embrace
pupils and staff from all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

Durston House places an emphasis on high standards of work and targets that are
commensurate with each pupil’s personal development. We believe that it is hugely
important to create an educational environment that encourages all pupils to be curious
and enthusiastic about their opportunities to learn and grow. We place our pupils at the
centre of everything we do, making sure that every opportunity is taken to enable each
pupil to flourish.

Lessons are delivered in a range of ways, taking account of different learning styles and
preferences, and the certainty that pupils should explore and experience practically, not
just from a textbook. Workshops, Outings, Trips and outdoor adventures complement the
classroom experience across all year groups. Throughout the school there is an After-School
Activities Programme, offering a wide range of activities from chess, coding, skateboarding,
photography and many more! After-School Activities at Durston House aim to inspire,
enthuse and develop curiosity in pupils.

Mr Giles Entwisle, Headmaster

The School

Founded in 1886, the school has a proud and long history of achievement in
partnership with parents and the local community. The school encourages pupils
to be active participants in their learning and lives; to revel in success; to celebrate
effort; to expect challenge; to take calculated risks and to develop independence.

Pupils thrive in an environment of support, academic challenge and high
expectations. Our ability to develop exceptional people cannot be separated from
our rich history.

“A school where they chant their Latin verbs, can plot countries and
can hold a conversation with an adult knowing what’s going on in the
world, “ summed up by one happy mum.

—Good Schools Guide Review 2024

Durston House School employs over ninety full-time and part-time staff in both teaching
and support roles. The school offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for any teaching
professional. In addition, the diversity of support roles available provides a wealth of
opportunities for a whole range of specialists and professions – from Administration, Finance and
IT,  to Buildings and Grounds Maintenance.

As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to develop your skills and experience
through our professional development programme. You will be part of a friendly
and welcoming school community.

The Role

Durston House is seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and caring individual to join
the school as a Gap Year Assistant for the remainder of the academic year (July 2026).

They work term-time and the hours of work are 8:00am - 5:00pm. The Head of Pre-Prep
oversees the immediate day-to-day work of the Gap Year Assistant.

This role is not a traditional sports-led gap year position. Instead, it is a pupil-facing
support role primarily based within EYFS, Pre-Prep and Junior School, providing day-to-
day support for younger children and covering key responsibilities as below.

The Gap Year Assistant supports and promotes the policies and procedures held in the
Staff Handbook, including the Durston House Safeguarding Policy and other policies that
promote the welfare and care of pupils. They comply with the school’s Data Protection
Policy – Implementation by School and Staff, as well as its Privacy Notice, contained and
referenced in the Staff Handbook.

Attend staff meetings and other

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         meetings, within or outside normal sch...

Research Intern for Francophone Africa (Stagiaire de recherche )

Research Intern for Francophone Africa

Regional Programmes · Remote

The Business and Human Rights Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and well-organised Research Intern to work with our Africa team, including on day-to-day research on business and human rights in Francophone Africa. This internship opportunity is for applicants currently enrolled at university and at the final years, and/or that should complete an internship as part of their studies, either studying law (LLB/LLM/JD or similar), political science or similar.

Period: Minimum commitment of 14 hours a week, for a period of at least 6 months, starting ideally in late February or early March 2026.

Location: This is a remote position in which the intern works from their home or university.

Expenses: Reimbursement of lunch expenses of up to GBP 7/USD 9 for interns who do not have funding for the internship from their university of other institution.

Application deadline: 09 February 2026

To apply, please complete and return this application form. Kindly note that the application form is required; we will not accept CVs.

About us

Business and Human Rights Centre (BHRC) is a global non-profit organisation that works with communities, civil society, companies and governments to drive human rights at the heart of business and eliminate abuse. BHRC tracks the human rights policies and practices of over 10,000 companies worldwide to push for better human rights protection. Our website is a global business and human rights knowledge hub, delivering daily news in ten languages, with over 150,000 active users per month. Our Weekly Update e-newsletter has over 16,000 subscribers globally, including advocates, business-people, governments, investors, and the UN.

BHRC’s Africa programme works closely with a variety of stakeholders in Africato advance the eradication of human rights abuses by corporate actors with a particular emphasis on issues related to just energy transition, technology and human rights, corporate legal accountability and civic freedoms and human rights defenders. We seek to bring enhanced transparency to the conduct of business in the region; build and expand effective networks and interactions among groups that are interested in confronting the human rights impacts of business; strengthen local communities, NGOs, and human rights defenders to engage with companies to improve human rights protections; promote the responsible deployment and use of digital technologies.

Your tasks

Online research and inputs: find relevant news, commentaries, reports and court documents relating to just energy transition, human rights defenders, and labour rights in Francophone Africa.

Support Programme’s outputs: suggest key news items for our global Weekly Update (in English) and our French Monthly Update (in French) and help with the drafting process.

Additional Tasks: You may also be asked to assist the Africa programme and francophone team with general tasks, such as supporting our company response mechanism; liaising with team members; revising translations; etc.

Please note that this internship is not academically oriented and does not involve extensive analysis or writing. Rather, it is a practical internship focused on bringing regional and global attention to company conduct affecting people and communities, with the aim of promoting respect for human rights.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Social science studies: Currently in the final years in university, either studying law (LLB/LLM/JD or similar) or with a legal background, political science or similar.

Research and analytical skills: Ability to carry out general research, including online and to summarise information clearly and succinctly. Demonstrated academic or professional experience carrying out research and analysing information.

Commitment to human rights: Interest in and commitment to promoting human rights.

Data input capacity: Ability and willingness to do large amounts of routine data input on a daily basis.

Language skills: Excellent French and English language skills (reading/writing/speaking).

Initiative: Ability to use own initiative and to work independently. Motivated by achieving results and completing tasks.

Business and Human Rights Centre strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

We reserve the right to close a position before the deadline in case of a high volume of applications or a change in the organisation’s priorities.

TO APPLY: Complete and return this application form via our jobs portal. Kindly note that the application form is required; we will not accept CVs. If you need any ad...

Are you looking for your first role in the youth sector? Do you want to improve your skills in supporting the development and delivery of outdoor activities and youth work programmes while working within a membership organisation?

We are seeking a Cudham Centre Intern, reporting to the Cudham Centre co-ordinator.

Info about the internship:

The internship is part of the Jack Petchey internship programme designed to support roles that make a positive difference to young people. The post holder will be required to take full part in the Jack Petchey Internship Development Programme and the mentoring programme.

More information about Jack Petchey Internships  can be found here:- https://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/opportunities/internships/

And information about Jack Petchey’s Strategies and Principles can be found here:- https://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/news/our-2025-2027-strategy/

The Cudham intern will work alongside the Cudham Co-ordinator, supporting the development and delivery of outdoor activities, training and Woodcraft Folk group programme. The role also includes hands-on work maintaining and preparing the centre for guests.

Activities can include:

• Facilitating and developing regular group programme activities, both at the centre and in the neighbouring community.
• Supporting outreach activities, i.e. Children and young people’s camps, Forest school , training, Group nights and Camps for All.
• Working with volunteers to maintain and prepare the centre for weekly guests.
• Supporting centre decarbonisation and greater understanding of climate resilient approaches to outdoor education.

More information about the role can be found in the Job Description.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 9 th February 2026.

Further information about the role can be found in the attached job description & person specification. To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and a Motivational letter stating:

• Your reason for applying.
• Relevant skills, whether these have been developed through employment, volunteering, or other life experience.
• Your own values and the experience you will bring to the role.
• How this role would support any future career ambitions.
• Anything else you hope to gain from an internship with Woodcraft Folk.

Please send all documents or questions about the role to recruitment@woodcraft.org.uk by the 9th of February 2026 @9am.

Summer Internship Programme 2026

HKSAR, HK

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Swire Summer Internship Programme 2026.

For details about the programme, eligibility, and recruitment timeline, please visit our careers website. Please review the eligibility criteria for the programme – it is exclusively for undergraduates or postgraduates of any discipline worldwide who are graduating in 2027, with a keen interest in working in Hong Kong SAR or the Chinese Mainland. 

Gentle Reminder:

The Swire Recruitment Team will be contacting shortlisted candidates solely via email. We recommend adding noreply@jsshk.com and swireprogrammes@jsshk.com to your safe sender list. Please regularly check both your email inbox and junk mail for updates regarding the next steps. It is crucial for the progression of your application that you promptly receive and respond to our emails. The Swire Recruitment Team will not be held responsible for any missed deadlines. Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email. If you do not receive this, it may indicate that your application was not successfully submitted.

Application Deadline: 8 February 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8)

The Swire Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and able to realise their full potential. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, please contact us at swireprogrammes@jsshk.com.

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Non-Stipendiary Research Fellowshipsin Humanities and Social Sciences 2026

Salary

Non-Stipendiary

Application deadline

SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2026. INTERVIEW DATE THURSDAY 21 MAY 2026 - No alternative interview date will be offered

The College proposes to elect up to twelve non-stipendiary Research and Junior Research Fellows in Humanities and Social Sciences, if candidates of sufficient merit present themselves, without limitation of subject, from 1 October 2026. Candidates must hold a doctorate.  Candidates who have received a doctorate over five years and (other than in exceptional situations) under ten years before that date will be eligible for a Research Fellowship; most candidates, who have received a doctorate less than five years before that date, will be eligible for a Junior Research Fellowship. Candidates will be required to be engaged in research, with a full-time University of Oxford contract of employment for the duration of the Fellowship or have full-time external funding for research with the formal contractual support of a University of Oxford Department or Faculty. These positions are designed to support early career researchers.  They are not for those on sabbaticals or already holding Professorships.  Wolfson does operate a Visiting Scholars Scheme. Applications will be welcomed from candidates with caring responsibilities or a disability, who choose to work less than full-time. Candidates will also be required to spend the greater part of the academic year in Oxford, and notify the College of any changes to their circumstances, at which point the Fellowship may be reviewed.

Junior Research Fellowships are intended for those with limited research experience, who have recently completed or are shortly about to complete a doctorate.  These Fellowships are not suitable for those at an early stage of their doctoral studies.  Applications are encouraged from candidates holding Research Council or charity fellowships. No more than five years should have elapsed since receipt of a doctorate, other than candidates whose postdoctoral academic career has been interrupted by, for example, childbirth, family commitments, illness or compulsory military service.  A statement giving reasons why an exception should be considered must be included with the application.

Research Fellowships are intended for those whose careers are progressing to a point where they are becoming established scholars in their field. No more than ten years should have elapsed since receipt of a doctorate, other than candidates whose postdoctoral academic career has been interrupted by, for example, childbirth, family commitments, illness or compulsory military service. A statement giving reasons why an exception should be considered must be included with the application.  Research Fellowships are not suitable for those taking sabbatical leave from an academic post.  Applications from candidates with fewer than three years of postdoctoral experience are discouraged since it is very unlikely that they will have acquired sufficient experience and seniority, and it may be more appropriate for these candidates to apply for a Junior Research Fellowship.

All Fellowships carry Common Table rights (currently up to £59.50 a week for own meals in Hall), and other benefits. Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. Preference will be given to candidates who have not already held a Fellowship at the same level with another College.

Research and Junior Research Fellows are not ipso facto members of the Governing Body of the College, but they are eligible to sit on nearly all College committees and may be elected as representative members of the Governing Body. Research Fellows may be asked to act as a College Advisor to graduate students.

Tenure and Renewal Junior Research Fellows will be elected for three years in the first instance, and may apply for renewal/election as a Research Fellow for a further four years. Research Fellows will be elected for three years in the first instance, and may apply for renewal for a further final four years. Renewal, which is not automatic, is subject to approval by the Governing Body and is considered on the basis of satisfactory progress in research, evidence of adequate financial support for the further term, and, of course, good standing in the College

Funding The Fellowships are non-stipendiary. Candidates are asked to demonstrate their financial independence with evidence of their means of support. Where funds are applied for but not confirmed, any offer will be condit...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Atelier Fellowship Programme Lead

Reports to:

Future Textiles Curriculum Manager

Salary:

£35,000 per annum (12-month contract with option to extend)

Location:

Dumfries House, Cumnock

The King’s Foundation

The King’s Foundation is a charity founded by King Charles III and was first formed in 1990.
Inspired  by  the  vision  and  values  of  His  Majesty,  the  Foundation  focuses  on  creating  better
communities where people, places and the planet can coexist in harmony.

The  charity  offers  education  courses  for  over  15,000  students  annually,  health  and  wellbeing
programmes  for  nearly  2,000  people  every  year,  and  spearheads  placemaking  and  regeneration
projects in the UK and overseas to revitalise communities and historic buildings.

The King’s Foundation is headquartered at its flagship regeneration project, Dumfries House in
Ayrshire, Scotland, and acts as custodian of other historic Royal sites including the Castle of Mey
in Caithness, Scotland, and Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, which are open to visitors. The
Foundation also carries out its work at educational and cultural hubs in London, based at The
King’s Foundation School for Traditional Arts in Shoreditch, Trinity Buoy Wharf on the River
Thames and the Garrison Chapel in Chelsea.

The  work  of  The  King’s  Foundation  is  underpinned  by  our  Founder  His  Majesty  The  King’s
philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between
ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future. We have a diverse and
inclusive workplace, creating a welcoming, safe space for everyone. This means that every member
of our team can bring their whole self to work. We encourage qualified applicants from a wide
range of backgrounds to apply to and join The King’s Foundation and bring their valuable skills
and experiences.

The Foundation is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees,
including the provision of workplace  adjustments.  We  do not tolerate discrimination based on
protected characteristics (age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or
ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership) or other difference
such as socio-economic background or social origin.

About the Programme

This intensive programme is designed to develop the next generation of fashion makers, as they
create  a  capsule  collection,  combining  world-class  artisanal  expertise,  sustainable  design,  and  a
commitment to craftsmanship. Open to graduates in Fashion Design and Fashion Technology,
the eight-month residential fellowship will be based at the studio environment at Dumfries House.
Fellows  will  be  immersed  in  the  complete  creative  journey—designing,  handcrafting,  and
presenting their work—culminating in the creation of a capsule collection.  On completion of the

collections student will then work on a final portfolio look showcasing the skills developed in the
programme.

At  the  heart  of  this  new  programme  lies  a  dedication  to  the  sustainable  evolution  of  luxury.
Students  will  explore  the  creative  interface  between  skills,  materials,  making,  and  design,
developing expertise in areas including handcrafting, sewing, pattern drafting, and quality control.
The  fellowship  will  be  delivered  by  expert  artisans  and  tutors  at  The  King’s  Foundation,  with
mentorship  and  guidance  from  CHANEL  and  le19M,  the  Paris-based  hub  dedicated  to  the
preservation and transmission of the Métiers d’art.

This new programme follows the successful launch of the Metiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship
in January 2023, which soon welcomes its fourth cohort, and the recent extension to the Métiers
d’Art  Millinery  Fellowship,  both  based  at  The  Chanel  Metiers  d’Art  Atelier  at  Highgrove  in
Gloucestershire.

The Role:

The  Lead  Tutor  will  lead  the  day-to-day  delivery  and  coordination  of  the  Atelier  Fellowship
Programme, ensuring that training replicates professional production standards. This role requires
an experienced technical educator or production specialist with proven expertise in luxury garment
making, quality control processes and production management.

The  successful  candidate  will  create  a  positive,  structured  learning  environment,  mentoring
participants  in  the  skills, discipline,  and  quality  expectations  required within  the  luxury  fashion
industry.

Key Tasks

Specific Duties will include:

Programme Delivery

•  Provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment that allows student to build

skills and confidence to reach their potential.

•  Manage day-to-day pastoral care support for the students as their main point of contact.
•  Lead the delivery of practical and theoretical sessions in garment production for a small

collection.

•  Train  and superv...

Gap Student

Welcome from the Head

Thank you for your interest in King’s House School. I am very proud of our staff here
at KHS, and we are a friendly and caring school with a strong sense of community, where
pupils can thrive and flourish. The pastoral aspect of school life is at the heart of
everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive environment that is
both nurturing and challenging. I am proud of the supportive and collaborative culture
at King’s House, which helps staff and pupils to be the best they can be.

It is a joy to watch our pupils grow into confident young people, ambassadors for King’s
House when they leave us at 13+ to go onto a wide range of day and boarding Senior
Schools. We value a broad and balanced academic education, enabling our pupils to
develop their academic, social, sporting, emotional and artistic attributes.

We are committed to recruiting excellent staff across our teaching and non-teaching
departments and King’s House School Enterprises, with the opportunity to develop
careers. You will be joining the school at an exciting time, when we are investing in
our facilities to ensure an inspiring education for students for many years to come. In
September 2024, the school moved to coeducation with girls currently in over half of our
year groups.

I hope this provides you with a flavour of what life is like at King’s House School, with a
staff  team  who  develop  enthusiastic  young  people  who  can  be  relied  upon  to  make  a
positive contribution in all areas of school life.

Mark Turner
Head

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rooms, two science laboratories, a new design technology room and music area.
There are three forms in each year group. Forms are mixed-ability in Years 4 - 6
with some subjects setted, and streamed in Years 7 and 8. Pupils experience
increasing exposure to subject specialist teachers, who will teach a range of year
groups and sometimes more than one subject. The curriculum the pupils follow
prepares them for Common Entrance at the end of Year 8.

Throughout their time at King’s House, the pupils are encouraged to take part in
art, drama, music and sporting activities. There are productions every year for all
year groups, concerts and many more performance opportunities for music, as
well as numerous games fixtures and sporting activities. There are also outings
for all years to enrich the curriculum, and from Year 3 residential trips in the
summer term.

King’s House offers its pupils a broad and balanced curriculum and prepares
them well for their transition on to their next school. We cherish each pupil as an
individual and provide them with the skills and mental resilience to succeed in
whatever path they choose to take. Small class sizes means that we can get to
know each child and identify their unique strengths, interests and passions.

King’s House School

King’s House School was founded in Richmond in 1946 and has been a boys’ prep
school since then until September 2024, when girls joined for the first time as we
move to co-education. The school operates on three sites in or around Kings Road,
which is on the very pleasant setting of Richmond Hill. The Senior Department (for
pupils from Year 4 to Year 8) is at 68 Kings Road, the Junior Department on its own
site just down the hill, and the Nursery around the corner on Princes Road. The
school also has a 35-acre sports ground just over Barnes Bridge, where there are
numerous pitches, athletics facilities, cricket nets, tennis courts, two 3G pitches and
all-weather pitch.

All children in the Nursery are guaranteed a place in Reception, and there are also
small intakes at Years 3, 4 and 7. Pupils generally stay until 13 when they move on
to a wide range of single-sex, co-ed, day and boarding schools, with a number each
year gaining scholarships.

The Nursery operates from its own site in a carefully restored building on Princes
Road. The youngest children, in Hedgehog Class (rising 3s), are based on the top
floor and Squirrels and Rabbits Class (rising 4s) on the ground floor. There is a very
positive, caring atmosphere to the Nursery, and the ground floor has an additional
Woodland Library also used for small group activities and specialist teaching. The
Nursery has its own dedicated staff supplemented with specialists from the school
PE, Music, Drama and Copmuting departments.

The Junior Department (JD) is housed in two Victorian buildings which have
been sensitively redesigned and linked to provide an exciting and stimulating
environment for the pupils. There is a two-form entry to Reception with about forty
children in the year group. This number grows to about 48 in Year 3 with three forms.
The class teachers deliver the vast majority of the curriculum, but pupils do have
lessons with specialist teachers for Music, languages, PE and Games and Computing.
All children take swimming lessons at a local pool from Years 1 - 3, and the Early Years
and Key Stage 1 regular use The Nest, the outdoo...

Gap Student

We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active Gap Student to join our friendly team.

You: motivated; hard-worker; keen to use your initiative; versatile; considering a career in
education; future leader; team-player; keen to learn; can-do attitude; friendly; organised;
punctual.

What we offer: valuable experience in an excellent boarding prep school (Reception to Year 8);
opportunities for involvement in sport, music and drama; access to our experienced teachers;
use of our sports facilities; meals while on duty; long school holidays for seeing the world!

Reporting to

Gap Coordinator & Head of Boarding

Type of position

Full time

Salary

Fixed Term

To be decided

September 2026 – July 2027

The School

Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and
inclusive academic environment.  We are a caring family-based community in which all children
are respected and valued.  We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with
exceptional possibilities.

Located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading
independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of
King’s College Choir, the School now caters for more than 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13
following the traditional Preparatory model. We have approximately 40 boy and girl boarders,
including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly and flexi-boarding.

King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often
with scholarships.

King’s is a vibrant and exciting place to teach. Outside the classroom there are many activities
and teaching staff are expected to take an interest in all aspects of School life.  All members of
staff contribute to extra-curricular activities outside lesson time.  Teaching staff are also
expected to play a full part in general School duties.

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Person Specification

The person appointed will demonstrate a particular interest in working with children in
education.  Good oral and written standards will be expected, as well as efficient administrative
skills. A sense of humour, the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, and excellent
interpersonal skills are all essential. The ability to work as part of a team is crucial.

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

•  Experience

•  Knowledge

•  Good written and verbal
communication skills.

•  Experience in a boarding
school environment.

•  Skills & Ability

•  Approachable, committed,

•  Experience in sports

coaching.

enthusiastic, motivated, calm,
well-organised.

•  Ability to take responsibility for
activities or special projects.
•  Open and responsive to new

experiences.

•  Willing to work as part of a

team.

•  Willing to play an active part in

the School community.

•  Willing to coach/support sports.
•  An understanding of, and

acceptance and commitment to,
the principles underlying equal
opportunities.

The Role

Gap Students work closely with many different areas of the School including Pre-Prep, Games,
Music and the Boarding House. The successful candidate will take an enthusiastic and
responsible approach to all duties. Gap Students follow a detailed duty rota which includes, but
is not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities

•  Assisting members of staff with the delivery of lessons or activities throughout the

School;

•  Providing support to staff and supervision of pupils on educational visits or residential

trips; helping with themed learning days on site;

•  Monitoring pupils’ behaviour and social interactions during breaktimes and lunchtime;

encouraging inclusion and managing games to promote fairness;

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•  Helping the School Office with administrative tasks such as checking the register at the

start of each school day, as well as other tasks deemed appropriate;

•  Supporting Games staff with Games lessons / fixtures; this may include accompanying

sports teams to away matches; and

•  Helping supervise the boarders after school, in the evenings and at weekends (by rota);
this may include assisting with activities, leading town trips with a small group, sitting
with boarders at mealtimes and encouraging good table manners and helping with
bedtimes.

In working with pupils, Gap students are also expected:

•  To take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of all pupils in their care.

•  To know, demonstrate and promote the King’s ethos.

•  To be sensitive to social relationships between children.

•  To be aware of pupils’ concerns and be sensitive to these in practice.

•  To be proactive in reporting concerns about a pupil either to the appropriate member

of staff or through the relevant reporting process.

•  To be familiar with all relevant School policies and procedures such as the School’s

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Policy for Good Discipline and Anti-Bullying Policy.

•  To understa...

6 month Internship

Bridgepoint is one of the world's leading listed private asset growth investors, with over $86bn of assets under management across private equity, infrastructure and private credit, predominantly in Europe and North America.

Bridgepoint's private equity business focuses on investing in middle-market businesses via three distinct fund strategies:

Middle Market, implemented via Bridgepoint’s flagship buyout fund, which focuses on investing in market-leading businesses typically valued at more than €300 million;
Small Mid Cap, implemented via Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC), which focuses on investing in small mid-cap companies valued between €100 million and €300 million;
Small Cap, implemented via Bridgepoint Growth, which focuses on companies using digital technologies to achieve transformational growth in their end-markets, typically seeking equity investment of up to €100 million.
Credit, implemented via Bridgepoint Credit, is our private credit platform that invests across the capital structure and risk-reward spectrum through three complementary strategies:

Syndicated Debt, which targets investments in high-quality companies across the broadly syndicated loan and high-yield markets;
Direct Lending, which covers growth capital, acquisitions and refinancings; and
Credit Opportunities, which provides credit for complex situations and creative solutions.
Our infrastructure strategy is implemented through ECP, one of the largest private infrastructure managers focused on North American, middle-market energy transition opportunities.

ECP's flagship infrastructure funds focus on making value-add, predominantly control investments across electricity and sustainability infrastructure. These sectors include opportunities within wind, solar, storage, natural gas power generation carbon capture, renewable fuels, energy efficiency, digital, hydrogen, recycling waste management, beneficial re-use and waste-to-energy.

Bridgepoint's private equity business focuses on investing in middle-market businesses via three distinct fund strategies:

Middle Market, implemented via Bridgepoint’s flagship buyout fund, which focuses on investing in market-leading businesses typically valued at more than €300 million;

Small Mid Cap, implemented via Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC), which focuses on investing in small mid-cap companies valued between €100 million and €300 million;

Small Cap, implemented via Bridgepoint Growth, which focuses on companies using digital technologies to achieve transformational growth in their end-markets, typically seeking equity investment of up to €100 million.

Credit, implemented via Bridgepoint Credit, is our private credit platform that invests across the capital structure and risk-reward spectrum through three complementary strategies:

Syndicated Debt, which targets investments in high-quality companies across the broadly syndicated loan and high-yield markets;

Direct Lending, which covers growth capital, acquisitions and refinancings; and

Credit Opportunities, which provides credit for complex situations and creative solutions.

Our infrastructure strategy is implemented through ECP, one of the largest private infrastructure managers focused on North American, middle-market energy transition opportunities.

ECP's flagship infrastructure funds focus on making value-add, predominantly control investments across electricity and sustainability infrastructure. These sectors include opportunities within wind, solar, storage, natural gas power generation carbon capture, renewable fuels, energy efficiency, digital, hydrogen, recycling waste management, beneficial re-use and waste-to-energy.

Key Responsibilities

Based in London, you will be supporting the Bridgepoint Development Capital investment team for a period of six months.

You will be involved in and assist with the following:
• Modelling and Due Diligence work in preparation for new investments
• Market screening, review and analysis of specific companies, sub-sectors or geographies
• Preparation of investment committee papers and presentations
• Support with portfolio management (e.g. add-on acquisitions, value creation initiatives)

You will be involved in and assist with the following:

• Modelling and Due Diligence work in preparation for new investments

• Market screening, review and analysis of specific companies, sub-sectors or geographies

• Preparation of investment committee papers and presentations

• Support with portfolio management (e.g. add-on acquisitions, value creation initiatives)

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are looking for an MBA student who is keen to learn and are proactive in taking on new opportunities. Ideally, we are seeking candidates who have already had 12 month...

GRADUATE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

About the School

Cargilfield was founded in 1873 and is the oldest preparatory school in Scotland. It is also
the largest independent Prep School in Scotland and the north of England, as well as being
the only independent boarding prep school in Edinburgh. The school is ideally situated in 13
acres of grounds, 10 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh and 15 minutes from the Airport.

The school is co-educational and pupil numbers have risen to over 310 in the last few years.
There are around 50 occasional boarders with day children able to stay until 7.30pm and
occasionally board. The strong boarding ethos leads many children to make the most of the
opportunities to be a weekly or a flexi-boarder from aged 8 and to participate in boarding
weekends.

Children are prepared for the Common Entrance examinations at 13+ as well as for
Scholarship examinations to senior schools. Cargilfield prepares children for entry to a wide
range of top independent senior schools throughout Britain including Ampleforth, Dollar
Academy, Edinburgh Academy, Eton, Fettes, George Heriots, Glenalmond, Gordonstoun,
Harrow, Kilgraston, Loretto, Merchiston, Oundle, Queen Margaret’s, Radley, Rugby,
Sedbergh, Shrewsbury, Strathallan, Uppingham, Winchester and Wycombe Abbey.

The School is a vibrant, demanding and supportive community which encourages pupils and
staff to be involved in as broad a range of activities and interests as possible. Art, Drama
and Music are especially strong, and the School has a national reputation for Sport in the
prep school world in Scotland and in the UK.

Graduate Assistants will fully engage with the life of a busy prep school with a boarding
ethos through carrying out coaching of sport, assisting in classrooms, assisting with
administrative support and being a major part of the boys’ or girls’ boarding wings. The
support of a graduate assistant for academic teachers is invaluable and candidates should
demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude to their work.

WORKING HOURS

•  One year contract, usually September to July
•  Expenses are paid weekly
•
•  Work Monday to Friday, also 14 weekends during the academic year
•  Have one evening (after 5.30pm) off each week, in liaison with the Head of Boarding

Individual accommodation during term time and holiday

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualities

•  Energy and enthusiasm.
•  A ‘can do’ attitude.
•  A commitment to immersing themselves during term time in the life of a busy

boarding school.

•  A desire to work with young people.

Desirable Qualities

•  A good sense of humour.
•  Flexibility in approach to work.
•  A desire to work with young people.
•  Experience of a boarding school environment would help.
•  Willingness to get ‘stuck in’.

Expenses & Accommodation

•  Expenses will be paid including holidays, for the duration of the contract.
•  Accommodation will be provided by the School throughout the contract period.
•  Accommodation bills will be met by the School and all meals can be taken in the

School during term time.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES (this is a selection, and not an exhaustive list)

•  Assist all members of staff where necessary
•  To be responsible for tidiness of your accommodation
•  Undertake break and supervisory duties in the Upper School, Pre Prep and Nursery
•  Attend school outings and camps as required at boarding weekends
•  Assist the Maintenance Department on the grounds at busy times
•  Attend INSET training at the start of each term
•  Take tables at lunch time
•  Do two evening clubs each week
•  Attend major school events, such as the Summer Fair, Carol Services and School

Concerts etc

•  Support the staff in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
•  Supervise children in the changing rooms before and after games
•  Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
•  Set high standards in terms of dress, language and behaviour.
•  Supervising children at break times
•

If strong in one area of sport, you may be asked to umpire or referee matches and to
take charge of a team.

•  Art, Musical or Drama specialists will also be give appropriate roles and

responsibilities to reflect their interests.

•  Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
•  Appreciate and support the roles of other professionals in the school.

SPORT

•  Assist the PE/Games Department for PE lessons
•  Assist with Games/outdoor pursuits every afternoon
•  Accompany school teams at sports fixtures, when necessary
•  Assist at Tournaments, occasional Saturday mornings, outside of boarding weekends
•  Attend coaching courses as required

ADMINISTRATION

•  Assist teachers with practical tasks in preparation for lessons, maintenance of

resources and the maintenance of classrooms
•  To cover for absent form teachers at registration
•  To provide cover in the office for short periods

PASTORAL/BOARDING

•  To be resident in the Boardi...

St Hilda's College

This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) post which offers all-round exposure to academic administration and office team work within a college environment. We are looking for a strong team player who can work across a number of different activities systematically and to a high level of accuracy.

The postholder will be responsible to the Academic Registrar, and ultimately to the Senior Tutor. They will regularly assist the other members of the team and will therefore liaise with tutors, students, staff, and departments and faculties, so excellent communication skills are essential.

The appointee will be paid on a scale from £32,108 rising to £37,338 per annum pro rata (University Grade 5, current rates), depending on experience.

Further particulars, including details of how to apply, may be downloaded below.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 23 January 2026. Interviews will be held in early February.

Documents

• Employment
• Part time
• Length of contract
• Permanent
• Salary
• £32,108 rising to £37,338 p.a. pro rata
• Application deadline
• Friday 23 January 2026 / 12pm

Postdoctoral Fellow

• locations
• Hinxton, Cambridgeshire

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR103485

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow specialising in immunology to study the role of immune cells in tissue regeneration. As a model of regeneration, we will use the endometrium, the mucosal layer of the uterus that undergoes cyclical shedding and regeneration in response to fluctuating hormone levels.
This position is fixed-term until 31 August 2028.

About the research:

Immune cells play an active role in regenerative processes, for example by providing growth factors and other signals that support tissue growth. One of the most striking examples of efficient regeneration is the endometrium, which is shed and regenerated every month without scarring. This process is most evident during menstruation, the phase of the menstrual cycle in which the endometrium is shed and rapidly rebuilt. Despite its importance, the causal contribution of immune cells to regeneration, both in general and within the endometrium, remains poorly understood. This gap in knowledge limits our understanding of common gynaecological conditions such as Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB), a debilitating disorder characterised by excessive blood loss.

In this project, we will adopt an integrative, cutting-edge genomics approach to investigate the role of immune cells in endometrial regeneration in both health and disease. We will examine how immune cell function is altered in HMB using advanced genomic profiling applied to both endometrial tissue and menstrual fluid. Deep learning models will be used to predict cellular, molecular, and genetic associations with HMB, enabling the identification of causal pathways, patient stratification, and the development of novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies. A key component of the project is the use of in vitro systems, including organoid–immune cell co-cultures established in the lab, to validate findings and mechanistically dissect the contribution of immune cells to endometrial regeneration.

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you will lead investigations into the role of immune cells in regeneration, with a primary focus on the endometrium. The position is part of a large, collaborative project funded by Wellcome LEAP, which aims to profile menstrual fluid, the microbiome, and endometrial tissue using a range of transcriptomic technologies to identify novel biomarkers and treatments for HMB. You will work with single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics to enable discovery-driven research, alongside organoid-based models for functional validation. The overarching goal is to define the molecular mechanisms by which immune cells regulate endometrial regeneration in both health and disease.

You will join the Vento-Tormo lab and take scientific leadership in profiling menstrual fluid and endometrial samples from individuals experiencing HMB, as well as in establishing patient-derived in vitro models. Your work will integrate computational analyses of single-cell and spatial genomics data with mechanistic experimentation in vitro. Your responsibilities will include: (1) Interpreting and biologically contextualising complex genomic datasets, with a focus on immune cell populations, (2) Designing and performing functional and mechanistic assays, (3)  Presenting findings to academic and clinical collaborators, (4) Contributing to the strategic and scientific direction of the project.

Key publications of the team:

• Lorenzi V, Icoresi-Mazzeo C, Cassie C, Yayon N, Ruiz-Morales ER, Sancho-Serra C, Colligan R, Wong FCK, Marečková M, Tuck E, Roberts K, Li T, Jacques MA, Ashcroft J, He X, Crespo B, Cakir B, Murray S, Gu Y, Predeus AV, Prete M, Kelava I, Barker R, Garcia-Alonso L, Marioni JC, Vento-Tormo R. “

  Spatiotemporal cellular map of the developing human reproductive tract”.Nature. 2025 Dec 17.

• Marečková, Magda, Luz Garcia-Alonso, Marie Moullet, Valentina Lorenzi, Robert Petryszak, Carmen Sancho-Serra, Agnes Oszlanczi, et al. 2024. “An Integrated Single-Cell Reference Atlas of the Human Endometrium.” Nature Genetics 56 (9): 1925–37.

• Arutyunyan A, Roberts K, Troulé K, Wong FCK, Sheridan...

Postdoctoral Fellow

• locations
• Hinxton, Cambridgeshire

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR103493

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

About the role:

We are looking for a motivated Computational Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) to be responsible for the analysis of our large-scale long-read single-cell transcriptomic studies of inflammatory bowel disease. It is a 3-year fixed term fellowship within the Genomics of Inflammation and Immunity group at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (WSI), headed by Dr. Carl Anderson.

About us:

We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of statistical geneticists, molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, students, and clinicians. We generate and analyse large-scale genetic and genomic datasets to better understand the biological basis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We undertake both computational and wet lab research. This enables us to deploy a variety of approaches at scale (currently whole genome/exome sequencing, single-cell genomics, CRISPR screens and mucosal organoid derivation) to identify novel candidate drug targets and catalyse personalised medicine for IBD.

Embedded within the Human Genetics Programme at the Sanger Institute, we provide a collaborative, supportive and cutting-edge research environment. We have a strong emphasis on personal development and career progression. You will be given time and encouragement to seek personal development opportunities and begin establishing your pathway to independence. We encourage networking and provide many opportunities to showcase your research, both internally and externally. The Human Genetics Operations and Informatics teams provide comprehensive multidisciplinary support to help with everything from sample processing to data analysis pipelines, and assistance with funding applications.

What you'll be doing:

You will use your computational and statistical skills to lead the analysis of one of the largest long-read single-cell RNA-seq studies aimed at elucidating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underpinning isoform usage dysregulation in IBD.

Our recent work showed an under-appreciated role of alternative splicing in immune-mediated diseases (El Garwany et al. 2025, Nature Communications). We showed that alternative splicing significantly contributes to immune-mediated disease risk. However, Next-generation sequencing is not well-suited to study alternative splicing due to short read length. Recent technological advances in long-read transcriptomics have enabled us to investigate isoform usage at an unprecedented scale. To investigate the role of alternative splicing and isoform usage in IBD, we are generating single-cell long-read RNA-seq data from gut biopsies and blood samples ascertained from hundreds of IBD patients and non-IBD controls. Through our close collaboration with PacBio, we have already sequenced around 400 individuals, with more being generated over the next few months. You will use these data to identify expressed isoforms and genetic variants associated with dysregulated isoform usage in different cell types in IBD patients and healthy controls to establish the role of isoform dysregulation in IBD. You will also contribute to our computational pipeline to perform quality control and derive insights about the functional impacts of isoforms. You will form part of a collaborative team of experts in genetics, genomics, immunology and gastroenterology to draw causal insights into disease pathogenesis and drug response.

About you:

You have a background in computational genomics applied to large-scale gene expression data, preferably single cell long-read RNA sequencing. You have both an attention to detail and an ability to place your research in the broader scientific context. You work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also being able to work independently and manage your time effectively. You enjoy scientific writing and presenting your research. In this role you will work closely together with scientists from the Open Targets...

Academic Services Manager

Administrative

Full-time, permanent

£33,951 to £39,906 plus £1,730 Oxford weighting

35 hours per week

Deadline: Tuesday 10 February 2026

We’re looking for an experienced, organised and student-focused Academic Services Manager to join the Academic Office at St Antony’s College. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) with a salary of £33,951 to £39,906 gross per year plus an annual Oxford weighting allowance of £1,730.

Reporting to the Head of Academic Office, you will play a central role in the operational management of academic and student administration, ensuring high-quality services for students and effective support for colleagues across the College.

About the role

The Academic Services Manager is responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of academic and student administration across the student lifecycle, with particular responsibility for on-course processes, student data integrity, and the administration of scholarships and student funding.

Based in the Academic Office, you will work closely with the Head of Academic Office, line-manage the Academic and Student Support Officer, and work alongside the Admissions Officer. You will liaise regularly with senior academic colleagues and professional services teams across the College and the University.

This is a varied role combining operational oversight and process management, people management and data management, with a strong focus on delivering a positive and well-supported student experience. This role is based on-site at the College.

Your work will include:

Academic operations and student administration

• Managing day-to-day on-course student administration and ensuring consistent, effective processes are followed throughout the academic year
• Acting as the main operational contact for complex academic and student administration matters, using sound judgement to delegate or escalate issues as appropriate
• Overseeing academic progression processes, including course changes, suspensions, withdrawals, extensions and returns to study
• Managing examination administration, including reasonable adjustments, College-based exams, invigilation and coordination of examination periods
• Acting as the College’s Disability Officer, working closely with the University Disability Advisory Service and College welfare colleagues
• Overseeing induction, enrolment, matriculation and graduation administration, including attendance at ceremonies when required
• Ensuring student-facing academic administration webpages and communications are accurate and up to date
• Line managing the Academic and Student Support Officer and supporting a collaborative and resilient Academic Office team

Student data and processes

• Acting as the Academic Office data champion, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and appropriate use of student records
• Owning and maintaining academic business processes and documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity
• Managing the annual student data rollover and intake processes
• Driving improvements in data quality and supporting good practice across the student lifecycle
• Preparing student data reports, surveys and returns, including reports for the College’s EDI Advisory Board
• Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and College records management policies

Scholarships and student funds

• Acting as the Academic Office lead for College scholarships, bursaries, grants and hardship funds
• Managing the College’s Financial Assistance Fund and University-run student funds
• Providing evidence-based advice on scholarship provision and funding priorities
• Managing communications, publicity and reporting relating to student funding opportunities
• Supporting senior colleagues involved in funding decisions with accurate data and operational advice

Some evening or weekend work will be required at key points in the academic year, including examinations and graduation.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Significant administrative experience in higher education or a similar environment
• Experience managing academic or student administration processes