Graduate Teaching Assistant (Performance Arts)

Location: North West London
School: Francis Holland, Regent's Park
Type: Full-time | Fixed Term
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Summary

Francis Holland Regent’s Park is seeking to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant with a particular focus on Performance Arts to start in September 2026. This is a fixed term position (one year) and would suit someone looking to enter the education sector or eager to pursue a teaching career.

Detail

THE SCHOOL

Francis Holland Regent’s Park is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the heart of London. Founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland, it is one of three highly regarded independent girls’ schools in the Francis Holland Schools Trust, with senior schools at Regent’s Park and Sloane Square, and a preparatory school in Chelsea. For nearly 150 years, the Trust has built a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional, well-rounded, girls’ education - shaping futures with purpose. Whilst each of the schools is proudly unique, with its own culture, identity, and community, the schools are united by a shared belief: that education is for life. This approach combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, equipping pupils to flourish, find happiness and lead lives of purpose.

The school offers a plethora of co-curricular activities, with over 90 clubs and societies running before school, at lunchtimes and after school. Music, drama and sport are particularly strong. Community voluntary work and charitable activities are enthusiastically supported by staff and pupils. Achievement beyond academic success is regarded as essential for our pupils and all teachers are expected to contribute fully to co-curricular activities.

THE ROLE

Francis Holland Regent’s Park is seeking to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant with a particular focus on Performance Arts to start in September 2026. This is an important and highly valued role within the School, providing broad support across academic, co-curricular and administrative areas. We are looking for someone who will quickly establish themself to the school community and have experience of working with young people.

We are ideally looking for a university graduate who may be considering a career in teaching and who wants to gain a good understanding of how an excellent independent school operates. We anticipate that the candidate will be proactive with a strong team spirit. The candidate will work predominately in the drama and music department, therefore a particular interest in the rich variety of co-curricular offerings at the school is desirable.

All necessary training for the fulfilment of the role and its duties will be provided by the school, which will include Safeguarding and First Aid training.

This role is term time plus two weeks during the school holidays. The working pattern of this role is 8am – 4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch break. This role will be line managed by the Senior Deputy Head. The salary for this role is £31.2k full-time equivalent, which is pro-rated to £26k circa actual based on the working pattern.

JOB SPECIFICATION

The main responsibilities required of this role include:

Support teaching and learning within the Music and Drama departments, particularly with organising co-curricular activities i.e., rehearsals, performances, concerts and productions
To meet weekly with the line manager (or other delegated Senior Leadership Team member) to discuss weekly tasks.
To cover lessons when teachers or other members of support staff are absent.
To supervise pupils at break time and lunchtime via the rota of duties.
To invigilate internal and public examinations, as required during the school year.
To accompany school trips if required, which may include some weekends and during school holidays
Act as a positive role model for pupils, demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm and care
To carry out administrative or other needed tasks in support of the school i.e. labelling and stuffing envelopes when there is a bulk mailing; sorting and collecting, covering and repairing textbooks; assisting with admissions events; undertaking photocopying and putting up displays; counting cash collected for charity events hosted by the School; assisting with second hand uniform sales; chasing attendance registers etc).
Any other reasonable request from the Head related to this position of responsibility.

Desirable Attributes

A strong interest in Music, Drama, or Performance Arts
Educated to university degree level
Experience of working with young people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
The ability to work well as part of a team and contribute positively to a busy department
Excellent organisation skills and a willingness to take initiative
Professionalism, reliability and a positive attitude
Enthusiasm for the co‑curricular life of a vibrant independent school, particularly in the creative arts

JOB APPLICATION

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application on the schools website using the recruitment platform My New Term. The deadline to apply is by 8am on 18 May 2026 and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview that week. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as applications may be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis. The school reserves the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of the recruitment process, online and social media checks will be carried out prior to interview. Appointment to this role is subject to statutory safeguarding checks, including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references. This post is classed as regulated activity with children, as it involves the teaching, training, or supervision of children on a day-to-day basis, and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.