GAP ASSISTANT

Fixed Term Contract (September 2025-July 2026)

Rishworth School is a co-educational UK day and boarding School for students aged 3 to 18. Celebrating our Tri-Centenary in 2024, Rishworth School has occupied magnificent buildings in 140 acres of Yorkshire countryside located in the heart of the Ryburn Valley for the past 300 years. Rishworth School joins traditional values with innovative Teaching and Learning encapsulating our Res Non Verba motto.

We are seeking to appoint, from September 2025, (although a January 2026 start date may be considered), an enthusiastic GAP year student to support in all aspects of our boarding school. This post is an ideal opportunity for gap year students wishing to gain experience in a wide range of educational related tasks, and to develop their workplace skills while obtaining an insight into the English Education system. Ideally suited to flexible and adaptable people. Accommodation, utilities, meals and an allowance are provided.

Full details may be obtained from Liz Newman. The last date for applications is 8th August 2025.

Business Support application forms can be downloaded from the school website.

Early applications are encouraged, the school reserves the right to invite candidates to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Applications should be returned to Liz Newman.

Rishworth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Rishworth School is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for recruitment based on their suitability for the role. No discrimination takes place in appointments on grounds of race, neuro-diversity, disability, gender, age or sexual orientation or any other irrelevant consideration. The School also believes in equality of opportunity for promotion, regardless of race, neurodiversity, disability, gender, age or sexual orientation or any other irrelevant consideration.

Rishworth School, Rishworth,

Halifax, HX6 4QA

Tel: Fax:

www.rishworth-school.co.uk

Email: lnewman@rishworth-school.co.uk

Charity no. 1115562

We are seeking to appoint, from September 2025, (although a January 2026 start date may be considered), an enthusiastic GAP year student to support in all aspects of our boarding school. This post is an ideal opportunity for gap year students wishing to gain experience in a wide range of educational related tasks, and to develop their workplace skills while obtaining an insight into the English Education system. Ideally suited to flexible and adaptable people. Accommodation, utilities, meals and an allowance are provided.

Rishworth School is a co-educational UK day and boarding School for students aged 3 to 18. Celebrating our Tri-Centenary in 2024, Rishworth School has occupied magnificent buildings in 140 acres of Yorkshire countryside located in the heart of the Ryburn Valley for the past 300 years. Rishworth School joins traditional values with innovative Teaching and Learning encapsulating our Res Non Verba motto.