Package Description:
Gap Year Assistants 2025
Fixed Term positions for one academic year from September 2025
Every academic year, Strathallan employs two enthusiastic and committed Gap Year Assistants to join the dedicated team at Strathallan Prep School. This position is an ideal opportunity for individuals interested in exploring a career in teaching and gaining skills in a well-established, vibrant, and successful school.
As a Strathallan Gap Year Assistant, you'll have the chance to collaborate with and learn from our experienced staff, becoming an integral part of the Strathallan community. We value our Gap Year Assistants and strive to provide them with unique work experiences, ensuring their gap year is both exciting and enriching.
Why Join Us?
Strathallan Gap Year Assistants will enjoy a range of benefits, including complimentary on-site accommodation, providing the convenience and comfort of living on campus. Additionally, assistants will receive a competitive salary and complimentary school meals during term time.
We asked two of our previous Gap Assistants to tell us about their experience:
“Working at Strathallan during my gap year was an incredibly rewarding experience. I was given real responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the school community. The staff were supportive and I learned a lot about working in a team environment. Plus, living on campus meant I was fully immersed in the vibrant school life and made some lifelong friends. I would highly recommend a gap year at Strathallan to anyone looking for a challenging and fulfilling experience.”
- Jenny L, Previous Gap Year Assistant 2024-25
“I loved my Gap year position at Strathallan School. Being among the children and staff makes my job enjoyable and engaging. There were lots of opportunities to develop a variety of skills and qualities. Helping the kids with their academic and athletic endeavours was a rewarding and fulfilling experience.”
- Anna M, Previous Gap Year Assistant 2024-25
Contact Details
If you think you have the qualities to make a fantastic Strathallan Gap Year Assistant and would like to find out more about the role, please contact Recruitment@strathallan.co.uk
Application Process
* Please see the job brief for the full job description and person specification.
* Further details of the School are available on the School’s website: www.strathallan.co.uk
* The closing date for applications is 25th March 2025.
* It is anticipated that interviews will be held 31st March - 1st April 2025.
About Strathallan School
Set within 153 acres of beautiful Perthshire campus, Strathallan School has been doing education differently for over 100 years. Strathallan’s reputation as a leading co-educational boarding and day school is longstanding, attracting pupils from across the UK and around the world with an outstanding programmes in academics, sports and the arts.
There are around 600 pupils of ages 5-18, divided between Strathallan Prep School and Strathallan Senior School. There are three senior Girls' Houses and the four senior Boys' Houses and a junior boarding house, and approximately 65% of pupils are full boarders.
The School is situated in the beautiful Earn Valley on a self-contained wooded estate of 153 acres at the edge of the village of Forgandenny. Perth is the nearest town some ten minutes away by car and access to the motorways puts Edinburgh (45 mins), Glasgow (1 hr) and the Scottish Highlands within easy reach. The school is well-resourced with a mixture of traditional and modern buildings.