Teaching Assistant and Boarding Tutor - Term Time

The Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-6918-125S
• Posted:06/10/2025
• Pay:£18,163 per annum (£23,675 FTE) + £6,686 per annum
• Start Date:January 2026 (or as soon as possible)
• App Close Date:17/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 3 November 2025

Advert

The Duke of York's Royal Military School seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO to support the development and implementation of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision across the School, ensuring that all students with SEN achieve their full potential.  In addition, the successful candidate will contribute fully to our boarding provision, as a Tutor, including: a weeknight duty, 12 weekend duties and a Saturday morning tutor group session.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning and development, including those with behavioural, organisational, or SEN needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and participation, providing feedback and encouraging self-reliance.
• Assist in the delivery of planned activities and support the differentiated implementation of the curriculum.
• Work with the SENCO to identify, assess, and support students with SEN, contributing to IEPs and monitoring progress.
• Maintain accurate records and review interventions to ensure students achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to provide holistic student support and share best practice.
• Serve as a Boarding Tutor, overseeing the welfare, academic progress, and personal development of a tutor group.
• Contribute to boarding life, including weekday duties, weekend supervision, prep monitoring, and support for house activities and pastoral meetings.

Please refer to the full job description and candidate, provided with this advert, for further details on the complete role and responsibilities - alternatively, you can visit the School website (www.doyrms.com/about-us/staff-vacancies/). 

Application Process

An application form can be downloaded from the School website. In order to apply, candidates are required to fill out an application form, provide a supporting statement and send the completed documents via email to recruitment@doyrms.com (CVs alone will not be accepted). 

Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at recruitment@doyrms.com by Friday 17 October 2025.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School week commencing 3 November 2025 and candidates will be contacted via email with interview details if they are shortlisted.

Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Established in 1803 by His Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York, The Duke of York's Royal Military School has a rich history rooted in educating the children of military personnel. Originally located in Chelsea, the School relocated to its current site in Dover, Kent, in 1909.

Today, the School offers full, weekly, and flexi boarding options for over 500 students aged 11 to 18. Operating on an independent School model, it provides high-quality education, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and outstanding facilities.

The School enjoys academic success way above the national average with well over half of all of grades being A* – B, BTEC with an average of Distinction, and 85% achieving A – C grades. 95% of students move on to university, with 73% achieving their aspirational first choice and 40% moving to Oxbridge and Russell group universities. Ranked in the top 5% of Schools nationally, students make outstanding progress at GCSE, achieving over two-thirds of a grade higher than the national average. The progress students make during their time at the School is a significant strength. Factors contributing to high academic standards include supervised prep, Saturday morning lessons, small class sizes, and proactive encouragement for each student to achieve their best. The School operates on an independent model, with a dynamic schedule that includes Saturday morning classes and afternoon activities such as sports and performances.

The School's aim is to provide an all-round education with an academic focus, encapsulated in the Dukies; motto: "Looking forward with confidence, looking back with pride." An extensive co-curricular programme with over 60 clubs and societies offers a wide range of opportunities, exposing students to new experiences and setting them apart as they embark on their next life stages, well-equipped with essential skills for success.

The Duke of York's Royal Military School continues to honour its rich heritage while embracing innovation, providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Phoebe Morgans
• Address:The Duke Of York's, Royal Military School, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ
• Telephone: 01304 245023
• Email: recruitment@doyrms.com

Documents

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• Job Description