Annenberg Fellow

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Role Introduction

We are looking for an exceptional US graduate with an interest in education and cultural exchange to join us as the Annenberg Fellow for the academic year 2026-27. The Annenberg Fellowship, established through the  generosity of Walter Annenberg, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a distinguished US Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s, enables a recent graduate to spend one academic year at Eton College on a Student Teaching Fellowship and has been running for almost 40 years.

This is a one-year fixed term contract, commencing in September 2026 and ending in June 2027. The role is contracted to work for 40 hours per week during Eton College term time, plus three days at the start of each term (the equivalent of 34 working weeks each year). On top of these working weeks, the post holder is entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday, meaning they will be paid for 39.6 weeks in total. 

Please see attached brochure for more detail.

Main Duties

CO-CURRICULAR
You will: 
 • lead or assist in one or more co-curricular areas throughout the year, depending on your expertise: coaching sport and/ or contributing to creative disciplines such as drama, debating or journalism; 
 • participate in school socials, trips, and the wider enrichment programme; 
 • support the Partnerships Team in activities involving our partner institutions; 
 • contribute to the staff duty rota, including exam invigilation, supervising meal times, and detention duties.

ACADEMIC 
You will: 
• work in an appropriate academic department, providing support, observing lessons and participating in team-teaching opportunities; 
• attend departmental meetings, subject society sessions, trips, and INSET activities as appropriate; 
• work with our US universities team to provide guidance and support to pupils applying to US universities. 
• deliver non-examined elective courses to senior students on aspects of American culture, current affairs or related topics (to be agreed prior to arrival).

PASTORAL 
You will: 
• promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and relationships based on mutual respect; 
• be a Resident Assistant within a boarding house, supporting the House Master by undertaking a weekly boarding duty; 
• be a pastoral and academic tutor for a small group of pupils, meeting weekly to provide advice, guidance, and academic oversight.

All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

• Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential: 
• An outstanding academic record; 
• Excellence or significant engagement in sports and/or the creative arts; 
• Enthusiasm for education and for contributing to the life of a busy boarding school; 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team; 
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils; 
• Initiative, flexibility and a proactive attitude. 

Desirable: 
• Prior experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring, or youth work; 
• An understanding of both UK and US educational contexts; 
• The ability to design and deliver engaging learning experience.

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College 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, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.