Resident Fellow 2026 – 2027 (Live-in, Accommodation & Meals Provided During Term Time)

Starting September 2026, Fixed term until August 2027

Location: Wymondham

Salary: £19,416 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay - Free meals and accommodation during term-time.

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023.

The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.

We are looking for highly competent Graduates with a passion for education to join our Resident Fellow programme. The Resident Fellow role is a key part of the Wymondham College culture. It offers students inspiration and influence and offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the boarding school culture.

The programmes are tailored to reflect the specialist area of the successful applicant and the College’s requirements:

• Resident Fellow: Academic in Residence Sixth Form
• Resident Fellow: Musician in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Sportsperson in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Artist in Residence (Drama, Art, Photography, Textiles)
• Resident Fellow: Engineer in Residence (Product Design, Engineering, Computing)
• Resident Fellow: Linguist in Residence (French, Spanish, Mandarin, Chinese)
• Resident Fellow: Mathematician in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Scientist in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Historian in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Geographer in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Psychologist in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Sociologist in Residence

Additionally, given the size of our boarding and pastoral operation, a variety of Resident Fellow Graduate Programmes are available that support this specialist care:

• Resident Fellow: Counsellor in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Learning Support Assistant in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Medic in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Chef in Residence
• Resident Fellow: Landscaper in Residence
• Resident Fellow: IT Technician in Residence

Essential Criteria

• Be an exceptional Graduate with a strong degree or equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development
• Full package of salary, accommodation and food included in the role
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, so early applications are advised

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

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