Graduate Assistant Teacher

Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and proactive Graduate Assistant Teachers to join our school community for the upcoming terms. This role is ideal for graduates who are considering a future in education, youth work, coaching, or pastoral care. GATs play a key part in the wider life of the school.

Detail

Graduate Assistant Teachers (GATs) play a central part in the life of St Catherine's, working across the Senior and Prep Schools and potentially as resident members of the Boarding Team. The role is designed for graduates considering a future in teaching, youth work, coaching or pastoral care, and offers a broad, hands-on introduction to life in a busy independent boarding school.

Each GAT is linked to an academic department that matches their subject interests. They support lessons, teach some classes under the guidance of the Head of Department, and help with the supervision of pupils during the school day. Alongside this, GATs contribute to an extra-curricular area such as Sport, Drama or Music, according to their skills and enthusiasm.

As residents in staff accommodation, GATs are an integral part of the boarding community. They work one full evening duty a week in a designated boarding house and one weekend in four. They also help with house activities, weekend fixtures and, from time to time, trips and evening events. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything they do.

GATs receive a full induction, including mandatory Safeguarding training, and are supported by the Deputy Heads and Heads of House throughout. It is a demanding but rewarding year that gives a genuine insight into the teaching profession, with plenty of opportunity to grow in confidence and experience.