Graduate Programme 2023/24

Graduate Programme 2023-2024

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GRADUATE PROGRAMME 2023/24

Introduction to NLCS Jeju North London Collegiate School Jeju is a large, thriving co-educational Day and Boarding School for students aged 4-18. Our curriculum and ambitious academic ethos, together with an extensive co-curricular programme, reflect our close links with NLC​S UK and provide a high-quality British Independent School education in an international setting.

The spirit of NLCS Jeju is one of high energy and achievement. Our students combine academic excellence and a deep love of learning with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities to develop into exceptional individuals who believe that anything is possible. Results​throughout the School are formidable and last year’s graduating students achieved an average IBDP score of 38 points, with 43% earning a score of 40+. Our alumni are now attending some of the world’s leading universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford and Princeton.

The School is set in one of Asia’s most beautiful and spectacular locations. Jeju Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 130 km off the southern coast of the Korean peninsula, is often described as one of Asia’s best kept secrets. With its temperate climate, stunning natural scenery, array of rare and endangered wildlife and picturesque beaches, it is a fascinating and breathtaking environment in which to live.

The nature of the Graduate Programme NLCS Jeju is looking for adventurous, energetic, ambitious graduates to join our team of committed and innovative staff. As a Graduate Assistant, you will gain experience of working in an educational setting, whilst engaging in a bespoke training programme designed to support your professional development and enhance your employability.

Successful applicants will have an interest in education and actively seek challenging opportunities to develop their academic and interpersonal skills.

Living in a rent-free, en-suite studio flat within a Boarding Home on the School campus, you will support the boarding staff in the pastoral care of a group of boarders. During the School day, you will also work with the academic team in your assigned department. We have a wide range of opportunities for Graduate Assistants, including Sport, Art, Music, Drama and Dance as well as EAL and other academic departments.

The Graduate Programme has been incredibly successful at providing a professional pathway for those interested in becoming a teacher and for anyone interested in a potential career in Boarding. Although there are no guarantees, several Graduate Assistants have successfully applied for full time teaching positions afterwards and are

now flourishing within our teaching faculty. There is also an effective pathway for gaining residential experience and some former Graduate Assistants are currently Assistant Boarding Master/Mistresses working towards their goal of leading their own Boarding Home.

The Graduate Programme runs for the duration of the academic year, so to take part you must be available from the beginning of August 2023 until the end of June 2024. We expect to welcome 21 Graduate Assistants in total at NLCS Jeju and look forward to receiving your application.

Job Description Much of your time will be spent working in a specific department, enabling you to immerse yourself in your specialist area and, most importantly, work with students in an academic setting. However, there is a significant part of your working time dedicated to working within the Boarding Homes and contributing to the Beyond the Curriculum side of the School. You will have free time every weekday morning and some evenings, but will work in the afternoons and at weekends. You also have one full day off per week. It is important to note that all on-site boarding staff, including Graduate Assistants, need to be flexible when it comes to working hours. A willingness to help out, get stuck in and show initiative are essential qualities.

Specific responsibilities may vary depending on each individual’s skills and interests, but will include:

Departmental Time You will be assigned to an academic department depending on your area of specialism.

Departments coordinate this, looking at how best to utilise your skill set and ensure that the experience is rewarding. Tasks could range from administrative work to acting as an Assistant Teacher in lessons, or coaching and organising sports or arts events. There may also be opportunities to support the work of non-academic areas such as Marketing, University Guidance, Information Technology and the Individual Needs Department.

Boarding Duties and Prep Time Your duties in the Boarding Home will focus on help with prep time 3 evenings a week and also assisting with the pastoral development of the boarding students. Prep happens every evening in the Boarding Homes and during this time, your role is to help ensure that the students are doing their homework quietly and sensibly, though you should be prepared for some to ask for help with their work - you will need to be willing to guide them where possible!

Prep time is also a good opportunity to give one-to-one support to students who may be struggling. There will always be a member of the boarding staff on duty at this time, who has overall responsibility, so you can refer any concerns you may have to him or her if necessary.

House Competitions and Trips The Senior School House Competition runs on Mondays from 16:15 -17:15. Events include basketball, singing, cross-country, and drama to name but a few. Your role will be to help organise the students involved, take part in the running of events, motivate those participating and generally boost House spirit. Great ideas for additions to the programme are always welcome! There may also be times where you help with organising and running school trips.

Beyond the Curriculum Students attend after-school Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) from 15:20-16:15 in the Junior School (Mon-Thu) and from 16:15 - 17:15 in the Senior School (Tue-Thu). There is a huge range on offer and, as a Graduate Assistant, you will be asked to help with up to 3 Junior and up to 3 Senior activities each week. For the most part, you will run CCAs based upon your own interests and expertise, but occasionally may be asked to help with others if more staff are needed.

Our Beyond the Curriculum provision also extends into some Saturday mornings by way of the Bryant Programme. Bryant activities run from 09:00 - 12:00 and the myriad of options include scuba diving, hiking, swimming, or drama productions. Again, you will assist specific programmes based upon your expertise.

Training and Whole-School Events In addition to the responsibilities above, you will be expected to engage fully with the training and development opportunities provided throughout the year. This will include training from the EAL Department, so that you are in a better position to help students who may struggle with some aspects of the English language. There will also be occasions when you will be required to help out with whole school activities and/or supervision.

Example Timetable Although individual timetables will be tailored to each Graduate Assistant depending on the needs of the department to which you are assigned, an example can be seen below.

Weekdays 07:30

Breakfast (optional)

10:00 – 15:00

Department Time (approx 15 hours/week to be arranged on arrival)

12:40 – 13:35

Lunch

15.15 – 16.15

JS CCAs

16:15 – 17:20

House Competition or SS CCAs

17:15 – 19:00

Dinner / Breakout / Dinner Duty

19.00 – 22:30

Boarding Duties (if on duty)

Saturdays 08:15

Breakfast (optional)

09:00 – 12:00

Bryant Activities (Saturday only)

12:30 – 13:00

Lunch

Anytime between Supervising activities for boarding students (Total of 10 hours over the weekend) 12:00 and 23:00

Person Specification To be eligible for the Graduate Programme you must have completed a university degree prior to the start date (August 2023). In addition, we are looking for individuals who: ● Display a high level of maturity, independence and enthusiasm. ● Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. ● Can act as a positive role model to students. ● Are proactive and will use their initiative to find ways to add value to the School. ● Take responsibility for their own personal development. ● Show a willingness to work hard and be flexible.

Package and Benefits The Graduate Programme offers a competitive package of benefits, including: Monthly salary of 2,010,580 KRW. Free accommodation.

National Health Insurance.

Free meals – three per day during term time only.

Flights to Jeju at the beginning of the programme and back to your country of residence at the end of the programme. ● Use of School facilities (including music studios, art studios, swimming pool, and sports facilities) when they are not occupied by students. ● Training and development opportunities that are usually only available to teaching staff. ● ● ● ● ●

Application Procedure We do not accept applications via email or letter so all formal applications must be submitted through the ICIMS portal NLCS Jeju: Graduate Assistant in Seogwipo-si, Jejudo [Cheju-do] | Careers at NLCS Jeju (icims.com). If you have any questions or would like to discuss the programme before submitting an application, you can contact Dan Coll, Vice Principal, directly on dcoll@nlcsjeju.kr for an informal discussion.

Please be aware that we are a safer recruitment school and as such the School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all applicants will be expected to provide satisfactory background and police checks. Full details are available in the School's Recruitment, Selection & Disclosure Policy and Procedure and the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy