Gordonstoun International Summer School - Staff Assistants - Academics

Number of Positions:

3

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract - Full Time

Location:

Gordonstoun

Closing Date:

30/05/2026

Department:

Summer School

Region / Division:

Job Role:

Teaching

Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in Character Education. We run a prestigious and well-established Summer School for children aged 8-16 from approximately 40 nationalities. Each year we create a vibrant international community where our staff play a critical role in creating a happy and formative summer experience for our students.

We are looking to recruit staff assistants into the following departments:

• Operations (Planning & Logistics)
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Design & Technology

Course Dates - Tuesday 30 th June 2026 - Monday 3 rd August 2026.

As a Staff Assistant you will support students to achieve their full potential and enjoy all that the programme offers, by setting a good example and encouraging them throughout. Staff Assistants will have a role within the department they are working in as well as in their boarding house.

Residential accommodation with full board is provided and a competitive salary based on experience.

Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups. We are recruiting on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the role prior to the advertised closing date. Interviews will be online.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

About the School

Gordonstoun is one of the UK's top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that's served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.