At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning, assist with co-curricular activities, and supervise pupils.
- Company: Francis Holland Regent’s Park, a prestigious independent girls' school in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and comprehensive wellbeing schemes.
- Other info: Term time role with opportunities for growth and training provided.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in education while working in a vibrant school community.
- Qualifications: University graduate majoring in English with a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 25500 - 31200 £ per year.
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, it is one of three highly regarded independent girls’ schools in the Francis Holland Schools Trust. The Trust has built a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional, well-rounded education, shaping futures with purpose.
The school is easily accessible, with excellent public transport links and proximity to Baker Street station. Pupils make daily use of Regent’s Park for both sport and leisure.
The Trust and the School place great emphasis on the professional development of its staff through CPD programmes, INSET training, and opportunities for upskilling and development into leadership roles. Staff enjoy a significant range of benefits including a comprehensive Wellbeing Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, WellHub, and 24/7 online GP access.
Francis Holland Regent’s Park is seeking to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant to start in September 2026. This role provides broad support across academic, co-curricular, and administrative areas. We are looking for a university graduate with a major in English who may be considering a career in teaching and who wants to gain a good understanding of how an excellent independent school operates.
The candidate will work predominately in the drama and music department, and a particular interest in the rich variety of co-curricular offerings at the school is desirable. All necessary training for the role will be provided by the school, including Safeguarding and First Aid training.
This role is term time plus two weeks during the school holidays, with a working pattern of 8am – 4:30pm and a one hour unpaid lunch break. The salary for this role is £31.2k full-time equivalent, pro-rated to £25.5k circa actual based on the working pattern.
Main responsibilities include:
- Support teaching and learning within the school across a range of departments, especially English.
- Assist with co-curricular activities and school events, such as plays or performances.
- Meet weekly with the line manager to discuss tasks.
- Cover lessons when teachers or other members of support staff are absent.
- Supervise pupils at break time and lunchtime via the rota of duties.
- Invigilate internal and public examinations as required.
- 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.
- Carry out administrative or other needed tasks in support of the school.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application on the school's website using the recruitment platform My New Term. The deadline to apply is by 8am on 13 July 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.
Contact Details:
The Independent Schools Council Recruitment Team
