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Teacher of Biology

Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time teacher of Biology from September 2025. As the successful candidate, you will be able to offer Biology to GCSE and A level; an ability to teach a second science would be an advantage but not essential. you will be dynamic and ambitious, and seeking to develop in a school which grows fruitful people through innovation and a commitment to professional growth, and which prioritises relationships over systems.

You will share our vision for fostering a love of lifelong learning, both for students and teachers. You are passionate about delivering an excellent holistic education and have a commitment to individuals, seeing this as the basis for students to flourish. You see education as lighting fires rather than filling pails as well as the vital part that a proactive pastoral approach plays in a student’s development.

The salary offered is in accordance with the Monkton Combe Teaching Staff Salary Scale and can be discussed at interview.

For more information on the role please see the Candidate Information Pack.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to Apply

Closing date: Wednesday 14th May

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected]) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. 

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department either at [email protected] or by telephone at 01125 721181.

Teacher of English, Monkton Prep School 

Maternity Cover - Full Time

Start date: September 2025

Monkton is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English to cover Maternity leave at Monkton Combe Prep school. The role would suit a dynamic and ambitious teacher who is seeking to develop in a school which grows fruitful people through innovation and a commitment to professional growth, and which prioritises relationships over systems. The role could be either full time or there could be some flexibility for a slightly reduced timetable, if part time is preferable. 

The salary offered is in accordance with the Monkton Combe Teaching Staff Salary Scale.

For further information please see the Candidate Information Pack
 

How to apply

Closing date: Friday 9th May (interviews week beginning 12th May) 

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively you should write to the HR department (​[email protected]​) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience.

We encourage early application as w​e reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department on 01225 721181.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

Assistant Houseparents of boys boarding house

Pastorally accommodated role

Start date: 1st September 2025

Monkton is seeking to appoint for September 2025 committed and dedicated Assistant Houseparents for a boys boarding and day house for Years 9-13. 

Assistant Houseparents are a key part of the pastoral team and the role is most suited to those intending to progress to houseparenting in the future. We place strong emphasis on training and development for post holders and seek couples who are both committed to supporting the house. 

Given the school’s strong Christian ethos, a strong, and ideally personal, understanding of the Christian faith is important in this role.

This is a pastorally accommodated role supporting the Houseparents and may be of interest to those applying for teaching roles at Monkton. The role is usually for 2 years with potential for extension beyond that time.

This is an exciting opportunity for those who would enjoy working in a boarding school environment and overseeing the pastoral care of young people. We pride ourselves on our lively Christian ethos, excellent exam results and our strong pastoral care.   

The Assistant Houseparent role is an allowanced role that is best suited alongside another job at Monkton.

How to apply

To apply, please reference in your covering letter for the academic post that you are also interested in the Assistant Houseparent role. For further information please contact the HR department at [email protected] 

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.  

Diversity Statement

We seek passionate individuals who live out our four core values (confidence, integrity, humility and service) and inspire our bright, curious and enthusiastic students. Monkton thinks differently. We appreciate and value difference, and our ambition is to attract, develop and retain a diverse mix of talented people that will contribute to our ethos and value

Carpenter/Multi-trades person

Full time, permanent

Salary up from £25,300 up to £26,200 per annum

We are looking for an experienced Carpenter/Multi Trade to join our team based at Monkton Combe School. You will carry out repairs and daily general preventative maintenance of the premises. You will be required to maintain the appearance of the School to the highest possible standards and ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times. You will be able to work well within a team with a demonstrable commitment to health and safety and service.

Hours of work will be 8am until 4.45pm, Monday to Friday, including a 30 minute unpaid break for lunch and a 15 minute break in the morning/afternoon. The role is paid for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Any agreed extra hours will be compensated for either with time in lieu or at agreed overtime rates. There is an option of being included on the call-out rota where you will receive additional pay.  

Key responsibilities 

• General carpentry, hanging doors, building and repairing stud partitions, decorating etc.
• Constructing new timber-built items, roof repairs and windows repairs.  Assembly and fitting of ironmongery and metalwork fittings.
• Operating woodworking machinery, setting out and assembly of joinery items.
• General building work, glazing, simple plumbing, concrete and plaster work etc.
• Roof repairs, tiling, fitting and maintaining gutters etc.
• Foundations and drain laying, damp-proofing and below ground works.
• Erection and use of aluminium scaffold towers etc.
• Decorating, wall tiling and general finishing to new works.
• Other duties as required from time-to-time supporting other staff.

Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.

Benefits

● 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
● Free lunch
● 75% discount on membership at Monkton Leisure Centre (based at the Prep School)
● Company pension scheme & life assurance
● Employee Assistance Programme, access to free confidential emotional, physical,
financial and legal support
● Cycle to work scheme
● Opportunities for career progression and development. Including internal mentoring and coaching programmes.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.
 

How to apply

Closing date: 29th May 2025

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the 'Application Page' button at the bottom of this page.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01225 721181

40 hours per week, 42.4 weeks per year (paid for 49 weeks, including 6.6 weeks of holiday pay)
Working 1 in 2 weekends
Shifts will be organised on a rota basis
£14.45 - £15.17 per hour (depending on experience). Actual salary £28,322 - £29,733
Starting as soon as possible 

Have you reached a point when working late nights and every weekend is no longer ideal? Would you like to be able to spend more time with your family? We are looking for can-do, customer-oriented, team players to join the Monkton family in our professional Catering Team. We are so much more than a “school canteen” and offer fresh, modern, British cooking to all our thriving Boarding community; no matter what the activity is. 

What you’ll do as a Sous Chef:

• Ensure that all your food is prepared, cooked and presented to the highest possible standards.
• Assist the Head Chef with menu planning, especially for Boarders’ and Chefs’ Choice Supper menus.
• Ensure that all menus are varied and offer a balanced diet and comply with the School’s Food and Healthy Eating Policy.
• Ensure all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers’ special dietary requirements and any allergies that may affect our customers / consumers
•  Pay particular attention to counter presentation throughout meal services and provide a supervisory presence.
• Ensure all service staff are fully briefed before service commences and to have tasted the dishes on offer.
• Assist the Head Chef ensure that the weekly and monthly budgeted food cost targets are met and action is taken as appropriate in the case of any deviation to budget.
• Actively recognise that we have junior chefs in our brigade who need your support, guidance and positive experiences to learn from.

If this sounds like you, here are some of the benefits we can offer:

• Friendly atmosphere in a sociable team with a great reputation for wonderful food
• Free meals on duty - twice a day!
• Flexible work patterns - straight shifts and alternate weekends off.
• Free parking and the option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• Uniform and safety shoes provided
• Access to free, confidential support and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme including online GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• Discounts at hundreds of shops, cinemas and hotels through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted use of our fabulous facilities, including our onsite gym, swimming pool and sports/leisure facilities

This role will be expected to work across both our Prep and Senior sites. You will also be rotated to work some evening functions.

Safeguarding 

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service. 
 

How to apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the 'Application Page' button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to us, including a completed application form, to the HR department ([email protected]) with details of your qualifications and experience. For further information, please call the catering team on 01225 721192 and ask for Leah

Closing Date: Upon successful application

Weekday and weekend shifts available

£11.81 per hour

Starting as soon as possible

Would you like to join a small, yet dedicated team committed to providing a tip top service to our customers? We are looking for Catering Assistants who will be part of delivering a truly memorable customer experience with our hospitality services across Monkton on a shift-by-shift basis ensuring the skillful, smooth and timely delivery of all our food services with support from your colleagues, management team and chef brigade. 

You will need to be well presented with a welcoming smile and be in the right place at the right time to deliver these services. You will receive customer feedback first-hand and need to share this with the team so we can continually improve our service offer. You will work closely with the Team Leaders and Assistant Managers to ensure all standards are maintained in all areas of our operations.

You will assist in the provision of a professional food service to the pupils and staff at the school, with specific responsibility for the standard of cleanliness and hygienic operation of the kitchen, dining room and associated areas, including the cleanliness of light and heavy equipment and utensils.

So, if you strive to work collaboratively as a team to provide a first class service, then we think you will feel right at home here. Here are some of the benefits we can offer: 

• Friendly atmosphere in a sociable team with a great reputation for wonderful food
• Free meals on duty - twice a day!
• Great rates of pay, paid holiday and pension contribution
• Flexible work patterns - straight shifts and alternate weekends off
• Free parking
• Uniform and safety shoes provided
• Discounts at hundreds of shops, cinemas and hotels through our BenefitHub plan
• Discounted use of our fabulous facilities, including our onsite gym, swimming pool and sports/leisure facilities

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to apply

Closing date: upon successful application

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively, you should write to us, including a completed application form, to the HR department ([email protected]) with details of your qualifications and experience.

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department on 01225 721181.

School Bank Nurse

Casual hours, £19.10 per hour

Monkton is seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional nurse to join our small, hardworking and friendly medical centre team working across the whole school.

The aim of the role is to support pupils’ health and wellbeing so that they can fully participate in school life and provide health care to members of the school community. In both areas, the medical centre team strives to develop and maintain positive and mutually supportive relationships with the wider school community, particularly those at the core of our exceptional pastoral care.

Our nurses work on a shift basis across both sites and therefore a flexible approach to this is essential. Due to the nature of the role, and in keeping with the nature of an Independent Boarding School, hours of work include evenings and weekends.

For further information please see the Candidate Information Pack.

How to apply

Closing date: upon successful application

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively, you should write to us, including a completed application form, to the HR department ([email protected]) with details of your qualifications and experience.

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department on 01225 721181.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

Casual Rowing Coach

Pay dependent on experience, between £20 and £30 per hour

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Casual Rowing Coach to join a hard working and friendly team. We welcome applications from individuals with recent coaching and/or performance experience.  The successful candidate will be an experienced, enthusiastic, and committed coach required to support rowing sessions during the Lent and Summer terms. 

In the role you will represent Monkton School and support the school’s objective of providing excellent standards of sport throughout all interactions with parents and pupils, providing a friendly and professional manner, while also upholding and applying the Monkton School values and missions statement.

This position would report to and work under the Director and Assistant Director of Sport, as well as the Head of Rowing, to deliver the rowing programme across the school. They would be joining a hardworking and friendly Sports department who will all be working across the whole school.

For more information please see the Candidate Information Pack.

How to Apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected]) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience. 

We will interview as and when we receive suitable applications, and therefore encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. 

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department either at [email protected] or by telephone at 01125 721181. 

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

Casual Hockey Coach
Pay dependent on experience, starting at £20 per hour

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Hockey Coach on a casual basis to join at an exciting time for Monkton as we look to take sport forward with a whole school approach. We welcome applications from individuals with extensive coaching or playing experience.  The successful candidate will be an exceptional coach required to support both boys and girls hockey. They will support the standards and the vision for a successful department, helping to shape the morale of both the department and the pupils of the school through their coaching, management and the inspiration with which they coach the sport. 

This position would report to and work under the Director and Assistant Director of Sport, as well as the Head of Hockey, to deliver the hockey programme across the school. They would be joining a hardworking and friendly Sports department who will all be working across the whole school.

The aim of the role is to represent Monkton School and to support the school’s objective of providing excellent standards of sports throughout all interactions with parents and pupils, while also upholding and applying the Monkton School values and mission statement. 

Please see the  Candidate Information Pack  for more information. 

How to Apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected]) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience. 
 
Closing date: 1st July 2025

We will interview as and when we receive suitable applications, and therefore encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. 

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department either at [email protected] or by telephone at 01125 7211 81. 

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.
 

Casual Rugby Coach

Pay dependent on experience, starting at £20 per hour

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Rugby Coach on a casual basis to join at an exciting time for Monkton as we look to take sport forward with a whole school approach. We welcome applications from individuals with extensive coaching or playing experience. The successful candidate will be an exceptional coach required to support the school rugby teams. They will support the standards and the vision for a successful department, helping to shape the morale of both the department and the pupils of the school through their coaching, management and the inspiration with which they coach the sport.

This position would report to and work under the Director and Assistant Director of Sport, as well as the Head of Rugby, to deliver the rugby programme across the school. They would be joining a hardworking and friendly Sports department who will all be working across the whole school.

The aim of the role is to represent Monkton School and to support the school’s objective of providing excellent standards of sports throughout all interactions with parents and pupils, while also upholding and applying the Monkton School values and mission statement.

For more information please see the Candidate Information Pack.

How to Apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected]) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience.

We will interview as and when we receive suitable applications, and therefore encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department either at [email protected] or by telephone at 01125 721181.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

Casual Netball Coach

Pay dependent on experience, starting at £20 per hour

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Netball Coach on a casual basis to join at an exciting time for Monkton as we look to take sport forward with a whole school approach. We welcome applications from individuals with extensive coaching or playing experience. The successful candidate will be an exceptional coach required to support the girls' netball. They will support the standards and the vision for a successful department, helping to shape the morale of both the department and the pupils of the school through their coaching, management and the inspiration with which they coach the sport.

This position would report to and work under the Director and Assistant Director of Sport, as well as the Head of Netball, to deliver the netball programme across the school. They would be joining a hardworking and friendly Sports department who will all be working across the whole school.

The aim of the role is to represent Monkton School and to support the school’s objective of providing excellent standards of sports throughout all interactions with parents and pupils, while also upholding and applying the Monkton School values and mission statement.

For further information please see the Candidate Information Pack.

How to Apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected]) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience.

We will interview as and when we receive suitable applications, and therefore encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department either at [email protected] or by telephone at 01125 721181.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

Start date: ASAP 

One year fixed-term contract, Term-time only, Part-time

Hours of work: Tuesday 7am-8am, Wednesday 10.15am-11.00am, 1.45pm-3.15pm, and Saturday 7.00am-8.30am.

Salary: £20 per hour 

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated swim coach to join a hard working and friendly Sports Department as they continue driving sport forward with a whole school approach. The successful candidate will be an exceptional coach required to assist with Swimming sessions for a range of age groups from Reception through to our Senior School students in our Monkton Leisure Centre based at the Monkton Prep School. The aim of this role is to assist with swimming coaching across our School swim squad and Reception to Year 2 classes.

This position would report to and work alongside our Head of Individual Sport, Head of Swimming Development as well as the Head of PE, to deliver Swimming coaching to a range of year groups.

Swim Squad is our extra-curricular Swimming provision for students from Year 3 to Year 13 and the working hours for this will be Tuesday morning 7.00am-8.00am and Saturday morning 7.00am-8.00am (with S&C from 8.00am to 8.30am) with the potential to occasionally support with some Monday evening sessions. For this role we will also be looking for someone to support and coach our Reception - Year 2 Swimming lessons on a Wednesday which take place from 10.15am-11.00am and 1.45pm-3.15pm.These sessions will involve teaching a group of students of mixed ability to work on and improve their Swimming skills. 

Please see the  Candidate Information Pack  for more information. 

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to Apply

Closing date: Upon Successful application

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected]) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience. 

We will interview as and when we receive suitable applications, and therefore encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department either at [email protected] or by telephone at 01125 721181. 

Sports Club Supervisor

Permanent, 38hrs a week

Start date: To start as soon as possible

Salary: £12.44 per hour (weekday rate), £14.60 per hour (weekend rate)

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Sports Club Supervisor to monitor all activities that take place in the Sports Club. Our facilities include a 25m indoor pool, gym and dance studio.

You will provide a warm and welcoming service and engage with our customers to create a positive experience, with the aim of always striving to improve health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and will be flexible to cover a range of shifts due to the nature of Monkton Leisure and activities that take place.

For further information, please see our Candidate Information Pack

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 previous employers, DBS checks and online checks.

How to apply
Closing date: Upon successful application

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this page, or send directly to the HR team at [email protected]

For more information please contact the HR team on 01225 721181.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Casual or Part-time
Salary: £12.44 per hour (weekday rate), £14.60 per hour (weekend rate)

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Sports Club Supervisor to monitor all activities that take place in the Sports Club. Our facilities include a 25m indoor pool, gym and dance studio. You will provide a warm and welcoming service and engage with our customers to create a positive experience, with the aim of always striving to improve health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and will be flexible to cover a range of shifts due to the nature of Monkton Leisure and activities that take place.

Full details of the role can be found in the   Candidate Information Pack

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 previous employers, DBS checks and online checks.

How to apply
Closing date: Upon successful application

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this page. For more information please contact the HR team on [email protected] or 01225 721181.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Swim Teacher

£20 per hour (Assistant Swim Teacher £14.08 per hour)

Casual hours, to start as soon as available

We are seeking a qualified Swim Teacher to teach a range of aquatic skills for both individual and group lessons using the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming. You would work with the Head of Swimming Development to develop and improve both the Swim School programme and the private lesson programme.

You might also be asked to support as an Assistant Swim Teacher as and when the need arises.

Specific duties:

• To work with groups and individual swimmers to help them achieve the aims required by the National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS)
• Undertaking administrative duties such as grading or taking payments for private lessons to support the delivery of an effective programme
• Developing positive relationships with class participants, other teachers and guardians
• Ensuring a safe and secure environment for visitors and employees
• Complete Swim School reports on each child’s progress and liaising with parents as and when required

Please see the Candidate Information Pack for further information.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 previous employers, DBS checks and online checks.

How to apply
Closing date: Upon successful application

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this page. For more information please contact the HR team on [email protected] or 01225 721181.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Start date: August 2025
Term-time only, 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £14,477 (you’ll receive accommodation and full board during term time)

Monkton is seeking to appoint a number of high calibre Graduate Teaching Assistants for the forthcoming academic year, starting at the end of August 2025, on a 12 month fixed term contract for our Prep School, set in the beautiful Midford valley on the outskirts of Bath.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of working with young people, ages 2 -13 years, in a supportive Christian ethos school environment. This role would especially suit those who are interested in playing an active role within the school and are thinking of teaching as a future career. The role is particularly suitable for those looking to experience all aspects of boarding school life, and the daily routine of a busy school within the classroom, on the sports field and throughout the co-curricular activities which take place on site. 

View our candidate information pack for more details

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be aware that it is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity with children if you have been barred from doing so.

How to apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the 'Application Page' button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected])  enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience.

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.  If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department on 01125 721181.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Start date: August 2025
Term-time only, 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £14,477 (you’ll receive accommodation and full board during term time)

Do you have what it takes to inspire young people and have a devotion to support an excellent holistic education?

We are seeking to appoint a number of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) for the forthcoming academic year, starting in August 2025, on a 12 month fixed term contract at Monkton Senior School, set in the beautiful Midford valley on the outskirts of Bath. 

Although this role is titled Graduate Teaching Assistant, it  would also be suitable for individuals looking for a placement year position or those who have graduated school and are looking to gain work experience in education before going onto University or starting a career. 

Graduate Teaching Assistants are seen as an important part of the Pastoral and Academic teams at Monkton.  This is an exciting opportunity to explore and gain experience of working with young people, ages 13-18 years, in a supportive environment and allow you to decide if teaching or pastoral care is the right career path for you. You will have the opportunity to get involved with various activities during the school day, such as supporting in a classroom environment and covering lessons, supporting and supervising sport lessons and other extracurricular activities, to be resident on site, and to help care for the boarders after the academic day has finished and at the weekends. 

Find out more about being a GTA at Monkton

We pride ourselves on our lively Christian ethos, excellent exam results and our strong pastoral care. At Monkton, we are setting standards for life; giving young people the qualities of character they need.

So, if you strive to work collaboratively and want to actively get involved in the co-curricular, pastoral life of the school, then we think you will feel right at home here.

Previous GTAs have gone on to a variety of careers including (but not limited to) SCITT and PGCE courses, counselling or church leadership - the perfect springboard for many different types of careers. We have a number of previous GTAs who are still working with us here at Monkton in a variety of roles!

For further details please see the  Candidate Information Pack

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be aware that it is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity with children if you have been barred from doing so.

How to apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the 'Application Page' button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected])  enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience.

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.  If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department on 01125 721181.

Monkton Holiday Camp Assistant

Casual contract, £11.44 to £12.21 per hour

To start July 2025

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Children’s Holiday Camp Assistant on a casual basis during the school holidays, whose primary responsibility is to assist with the day to day running of the popular Monkton Minis and Muckers holiday play schemes. This scheme is for 4-8 and 8-14 year old children based at Monkton Combe School (most commonly the Prep and Pre-Prep sites). Monkton Holiday Camps run from 8:15am to 5:30pm. 

Monkton Leisure is a developing and growing enterprise and there are significant training and development and career progression opportunities for the right candidate who is looking to start and pursue a career in the leisure industry.

For further information please see the Candidate Information Pack.

How to apply

Closing date: Upon successful application

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively, you should write to us, including a completed application form, to the HR department ([email protected]) with details of your qualifications and experience.

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department on 01225 721181 .

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.