Fixed-Term Contract - from September 2026 to July 2027

Full-Time, Term-Time only

Salary: up to £24,959 gross per annum, pro rata to reflect term time only

Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1500 pupils and over one hundred boarding or flexi-boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. 

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Skills Mentor Gap Student to join our Learning Support Department. This role is particularly suited to an applicant taking a gap year, those part-way through their degree, or a recent University graduate with experience of the school system and current syllabi. Those considering a future career in education will find this an invaluable opportunity to gain experience in one of the top independent schools in the country.

The role involves supporting groups of students across a variety of subjects up to IGCSE level, with the potential for some A Level support. We have a particular need for support in maths and sciences. The successful candidate will help plan and deliver additional workshops to support the curriculum, working closely with subject teachers to reinforce learning strategies. Other responsibilities include mentoring small groups, assessing and reporting on student progress, and providing general administrative support within the Department.

Applicants should be educated to a minimum of A Level / IB. Experience working with children aged 10–18 is advantageous. You should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be organised, adaptable, able to prioritise effectively, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. Good administrative and ICT skills (Excel and Word) are preferred.

In return, we offer a benefits package, including a money purchase pension scheme (with Life Assurance), access to an Employee Discount Club, membership of a healthcare plan, discounted school fees for permanent posts within the Foundation, and a supportive working environment with opportunities for training and development.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For queries, please telephone Mrs Kirstie Richardson, Head of Learning Support on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail kir@whitgift.co.uk.

To apply, please visit www.whitgift.co.uk/vacancies. For any queries, please telephone 02086889222 or email the Human Resources Department at SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk

We invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a daily basis, and interviews may take place at any time. This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged.

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks. It is an offence to apply for a role at the School if you know that you are barred from regulated activity with children.

All roles within the School involve contact with children and are therefore classed as regulated activity. Child protection and safeguarding are the responsibility of everyone who works or volunteers in our school. All staff must be committed to providing a safe environment for children and supporting the School’s safeguarding ethos. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.