Highfield Assistant (Gap Year) – Resident or Non-Resident – From September 2025 to July 2026

Overview of Role

Highfield Prep and Pre-School, part of the Harrogate Ladies’ College family of schools, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant to join the school on a fixed term basis from September 2025 until July 2026 although there may be the opportunity to extend this.  This is an excellent opportunity for those thinking of undertaking a PGCE course or working with children in some other capacity in the future, or for graduates who wish to gain work experience in a school environment.

In this role you will primarily assist the teachers of Highfield Prep School working with pupils aged 5 to 11 years old, boys and girls.  You will assist with the administration and smooth running of Sport in Highfield and undertake other duties in school as reasonably required which might include helping in the Before and After School Care provision in Highfield.

Please note that this is not a teaching role but a support role and you should expect to assist a teacher under supervision. 

Accommodation can be provided on-site if required in a House with other staff.  Food is provided when the kitchens are open during term-times.

Please refer to the Highfield Assistant job description and person specification for further details.

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please complete the following application and return it together with any additional supporting information to recruitment@hlc.org.uk. 

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You can also post your application to :

Liz Pugh, HR Manager 
Harrogate Ladies’ College
Clarence Drive
Harrogate
HG1 2QG

Closing date: Open for applications until the position is filled

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Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.  Please note that the successful applicant will not be able to start in School until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily.  The school is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.