Resident Graduate Assistant

JOIN OUR TEAMWORK AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOLABOUT USWe are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train andeducate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dancetraining worldwide.As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team isvaried. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care,healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few. We look for committed, enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the skillsand experience we need.People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivatethe best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent careand education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.OUR VALUESSTRIVING FOREXCELLENCENURTURINGINDIVIDUALSACTIVELYWIDENINGACCESSOUR HERITAGENOURISHESOUR FUTUREALWAYSINNOVATINGOur full-time students are based at White Lodge inRichmond Park and Upper School in Covent Garden. There are two additional boarding houses forUpper School students in Pimlico and CoventGarden. The Royal Ballet School operates in locationsworldwide, including different Associate centresand venues for Intensive Courses.Across our sites, there are a total of 280 employees. Wherever they work, ourteam respect each other, knowing everyone has a unique part to play in ourorganisation’s mission. Our workspaces are friendly, welcoming and inclusive.Our employees share a passion for the arts in society and for supportingindividuals to reach their full potential. WHAT’S INIT FOR YOU?GENEROUSPENSIONSCHEMESEASONTICKETLOANCYCLE TOWORKSCHEMEEMPLOYEEASSISTANCEPROGRAMMELEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESDISCOUNTSOFF A VARIETYOF BRANDSTECH ANDELECTRICVEHICLE SCHEMEGENEROUSANNUALLEAVERESIDENTGRADUATEASSISTANT(Academic and Pastoral)APPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION:                                      Aud Jebsen Hall, Pimlico or White Lodge, Richmond ParkCONTRACT:                         Fixed term September 2026 – 31 August 2027, with thepossibility for a second yearSALARY:                                      circa £24,700 per annum (inclusive of annual accommodation offset)APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:1 May 2026HOURS:                                      Full-time with two evenings off per week. For the avoidance of doubt, theboarding week runs Sunday evening to Friday and the weekend constitutesSaturday. Weekend working involves 15 weekends on duty (although staffmay be called upon in an emergency). The Monday to Saturday day-timecommitment will be in the region of 16 hours averaged over the term. Week-end duty includes providing support in artistic classes on a Saturdaymorning (on some weekends).Every effort will be made to provide a 24 hour period of non-contact timeper week. Where this may not be possible for timetabling reasons, thensuitable arrangements for substantial periods of non-contact time will bemade. This situation reflects current working rotas, however flexibility maybe required on occasion as these may have to be adapted to meetoperational requirements.There is a requirement to provide two weeks of cover during the IntensiveCourses. At Aud Jebsen Hall only, there is a requirement to work oneafternoon of cover each week at Jebsen House in Covent Garden.House staff must be resident during term time (even on nights off), in case ofemergency, but may ask permission from the APPW for occasional absencesfor special occasions. No holiday may be taken during term time, the lastweek of the summer break or when there is planned Inset.OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSTTo be an integral part of the House team within one of our boarding houses,delivering excellent and compliant pastoral care for students, whilesupporting the academic life of the School.We are recruiting for one Resident Graduate Assistant (RGA) position basedat each School site:White Lodge, Richmond Park (Years 7 - 11 students)Aud Jebsen Hall, Pimlico (1st and 2nd Year Degree Students aged 16-19) Candidates will apply through a single process and will be appointed to alocation based on suitability and operational need.SUMMARY OF THE ROLEOur Resident Graduate Assistants support inboth the boarding and day to day academicsupport of our students, ensuring they have asecure and supportive ‘home from home’ duringterm time. They will also have a timetable actingas a classroom assistant or supporting studentson a one-to-one basis. These are residentialroles and accommodation will be provided inour Boarding House. Suitable training and ongoing support will be providedon an ongoing basis which is vital in the early days of the role. In Junior House at White Lodge, the Resident Graduate Assistant will takeresponsibility for whole groups of students at key moments of the day,particularly during morning wake-ups and bedtime, ensuring smoothroutines and consistent pastoral care. From waking up students in themorning until the lights go out at night, each day is completely different.This makes the role of Resident Graduate Assistant a challenging but hugelyfulfilling one. The successful candidates will be graduates considering a career in teachingor a related sector. MAIN DUTIESEnsuring The Royal Ballet School’s ‘Boarding Principles’ are effectivelyimplemented in the day to day life of the HouseBeing a part of creating a structured, secure but enabling community inHouse where students can grow and flourish artistically, academically andas a human beingDelivering the procedures and policies required in the ‘Boarding Handbook’Implementation of compliance checks for the HouseContributing to an effective trips and activities programme for studentsduring boarding timeBeing part of an effective, proactive and caring House team with studentwelfare at its’ heartCare and support of boarders outside of the routine of the School dayUndertaking a day time role in support of the academic and broader life ofthe School which may include: relevant administration, support of medicalcover, mealtime registers and supervision, helping with special events andexternal trip etc. but will primarily be about delivering classroom- basedassistance. A graduate with an interest in becoming a teacher or working in a relatedfieldThe ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writingA positive outlook, good sense of humour and able to stay calm in a crisisConscientious with the ability to sustain long working hours during termtime including evenings and weekendsGood listener who can build effective relationships with students, staff andparentsAble to establish a strong rapport with students, assert authority whenneeded and maintain appropriate boundariesProactive in approach and able to seek advice and support in a timelyfashion when appropriate Ability to be discreet and observe confidentiality at all timesAble to cope effectively and patiently with high levels of demands fromstudents and parentsGood administration skills and IT literateFlexible attitude towards duties and working patterns in order to fulfil therequirements of the rolePERSON SPECIFICATIONESSENTIAL CRITERIAExperience of working with students / young people in a welfare role.For White Lodge only, a full clean driving licence is preferred (White Lodgeis not on the public transport network).DESIRABLE CRITERIAEmpathy with the aims and ethos of the SchoolProfessional but approachable demeanour.We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feelpart of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proudto be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. The information detailed here about this role should not be consideredencompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change withoutchanging the general characterisation of the role or the level of duties andresponsibilities. This information will be periodically reviewed and revised inconsultation with the postholder.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and toshare this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff mustconsider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, thefollowing is expected of all staff: To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and childprotection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policiesTo promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons forwhom you are responsible and come into contact with To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such asinforming the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriatemannerTo ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly themost recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicateconcerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of TheRoyal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feelpart of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proudto be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. The information detailed here about this role should not be consideredencompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change withoutchanging the general characterisation of the role or the level of duties andresponsibilities. This information will be periodically reviewed and revised inconsultation with the postholder.We are committed to creating an environmentwhere all our employees feel part of our team andcan flourish, regardless of their background. We’reproud to be an inclusive workplace that promotesand values diversity. The information detailed here about this role shouldnot be considered encompassing. Over time, theemphasis of the job may change without changingthe general characterisation of the role or the levelof duties and responsibilities. This information will beperiodically reviewed and revised in consultationwith the postholder.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS