Work With Us

Salary: £12.12 per hour, £18,635 or £20,622 per year (depending on hours worked)

Hours of work: 37.5 or 41.5  hours per week, 8am-4pm 3 days a week (15 minute morning break and 30 minute lunch break) and 2 longer days either 10am-6pm or 8am-6pm  (15 minute morning break, 30 minute lunch break and 15 minute afternoon break), term-time only

Start Date: September 2024

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time Early Years Practitioner who is comfortable, enthusiastic and passionate about being responsible for helping young children feel safe and cared for in a nurturing environment. You will be responsible for observing and developing pupils' learning within our Early Years team, supporting the Early Years Leader. You will hold a Level 2, or ideally a Level 3, Early Years qualification and will be looking to work in a school that grows fruitful people through innovation and a commitment to professional growth, and prioritises positive relationships.

A key element of this role is to support the provision of our longer day between 4pm-6pm, which is why two of the days are longer.

For any candidates who are interested in picking up additional work in the school holidays, there is an option to support with our holiday provision via our Leisure Centre - Monkton Minis and Muckers. This is an optional role to apply for and is in no way an expectation or requirement of this Early Years Key Worker position.  

Please see the candidate information pack for more information. 

Benefits of working at Monkton

• Free lunch during working hours 
• 3x salary Life Assurance
• 75% discount at the Monkton Leisure sports club (this equates to under £15 a month)
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8 additional bank holidays (33 total)
• An Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand, including free access to online GPs, Physiotherapists, Lifestyle Coaches, and wellbeing support
• A £500 recommend a friend bonus scheme if someone you refer is successfully appointed
• Free parking
• Give as you Earn Scheme - Tax efficient charitable giving
• Cycle2work scheme and techscheme (salary sacrifice) 
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants and cinemas via the Monkton Benefit Hub

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 our Work with us 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 more information please contact the HR department on 01225 721181.

40 hours per week, 42.6 working weeks per year (paid for 49.2
£13.12 per hour, £25,830 actual salary
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 a Hospitality Supervisor/Team Leader to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to proactively supervise the service of high quality food while operating within the agreed budget, under the direction of the Catering Management Team.

In this role, you will be in control of our front-line customer service team on a shift-by-shift basis ensuring the skillful, smooth and timely delivery of all our food services with support from your management team and senior chefs.  You will have total accountability for leading our customer focussed workforce to provide the hospitality services required across Monkton on a daily basis. You’ll need to monitor quality, ensuring staff under your direction perform well and gather customer feedback. You will also work closely with the Assistant Manager to ensure all costs are accountable and with the senior management team on any marketing communication initiatives.

Please see the Candidate Information Pack for more information about the responsibilities of this role. 

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, pension contribution, and 3x salary life assurance
• 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 (less than £15 per month)
• Employee Assistance Programme, access to free confidential emotional, physical, financial and legal support

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.

Permanent, Part-time
Hours: 30 per week 
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £37,500 actual salary (£50,000 FTE)

Monkton is seeking to hire a passionate and focused individual with excellent attention to detail to join our Finance team as the Finance Manager. The aim of this role is to provide effective, high quality management of all financial tasks and services and will have immediate line management responsibility for all finance staff. The successful candidate will also provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders.

This is a broad, hands-on and collaborative role, responsible for the production of high quality, accurate termly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, year end accounts preparation, general ledger accuracy, budget preparation and monitoring, overseeing the commercial accounting and deputising for the Director of Finance when required. Ultimately, you will perform a vital role in helping our Finance department run smoothly, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all transactions in a dynamic team environment.

For a full list of the role responsibilities, please read the candidate information pack. 

Benefits of working at Monkton

• Generous holiday allowance - 25 days, plus 8 additional bank holidays (33 total)
• 3x salary Life Assurance
• Free lunch 
• 75% discount at the Monkton Leisure sports club
• An Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand, including free access to online GPs, Physiotherapists, Lifestyle Coaches, and wellbeing support
• Discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants and cinemas via our EA
• A £500 recommend a friend bonus scheme if someone you refer is successfully appointed
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Free parking
• Give as you Earn Scheme - Tax efficient charitable giving
• Cycle2work scheme and techscheme (salary sacrifice) 

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: 15th July 

Interview date: W/C 22nd July 

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 721192.

Hours: 34 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.  Tuesday - Friday  08:00 - 17:00, with half an hour for lunch (provided by the school). 
Salary: £12.12 per hour, £18,338 per year 
Start date: ASAP

We are seeking a Receptionist at the Senior School to help us offer a warm and professional welcome to visitors at the Senior School site.  

The purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Senior School reception. You’ll also represent Monkton Combe School and support the school’s objective of providing excellent standards of customer service in all interactions with parents, pupils and visitors to the school, being a friendly and professional point of contact and always upholding the Monkton values. 

This position will report into the PA to the Principal and be part of an administrative team of five. 

For full responsibilities please see the Candidate Information Pack. 

Benefits of working at Monkton

• Free lunch during working hours 
• 3x salary Life Assurance
• 75% discount at the Monkton Leisure sports club (prorated for part-time staff)
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8 additional bank holidays (33 total, prorated for part-time staff)
• An Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand, including free access to online GPs, Physiotherapists, Lifestyle Coaches, and wellbeing support
• A £500 recommend a friend bonus scheme if someone you refer is successfully appointed
• Free parking
• Give as you Earn Scheme - Tax efficient charitable giving
• Cycle2work scheme and techscheme (salary sacrifice) 
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants and cinemas via the Monkton Benefit Hub

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: 31st July 2024

Interview date: w/c 5th August 2024

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 721192.

Full time, permanent
Salary: £23,805
Start date: As soon as possible 

The Garden side of our team is seeking to appoint a full time Grounds and Gardens Operative to join our dedicated and talented team working across all three school sites based on the outskirts of Bath. The successful candidate will come with a background in Horticulture, desirably holding NVQ2 Amenity Horticulture or equivalent, and will have a pride and passion for ensuring the schools beautiful grounds and gardens are maintained and presented to an exceptional standard throughout the year. 

Key responsibilities

• General gardening, turf care, grass cutting and similar work which may include heavy lifting.
• Maintenance of flowerbeds, weeding, hoeing, planting, pruning etc.
• Maintenance of various trees to include using a wood chipper when required.
• Hedge trimming and cutting back brambles etc.
• Managing and maintaining tubs and hanging baskets.
• On occasions the operative may be required to assist the Grounds team with carrying out tasks on the schools sports facilities, including erection and dismantling of equipment and general pitch care.
• Maintenance of ditches, paths and removal of grass clippings and leaves etc.
• Operating various machinery, this would include pedestrian and ride on mowers,two stroke and electric handheld equipment, driving tractors and Utility vehicles.
• Maintain watercourses, assist with tree lopping, repairs to hard landscape areas including large and small projects.
• Installation of fencing around the school site plus maintaining existing fencing.
• Carry out weed spraying, application of fertilisers, chemicals etc. and ensure spray records are maintained and kept up to date.
• Attend appropriate training courses to allow safe use of chainsaws and other power equipment, if required and as agreed with the Grounds and Gardens Manager.
• Care and maintenance of the small school farm, particularly during the school holidays, including mucking out the enclosure and replenishing hay. The role therefore includes some work around live animals (sheep, goats, alpaca).   

For more information please see the candidate information pack. 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free lunch
• 75% discount on membership at Monkton Leisure Centre (less than £15 per month)
• Company pension scheme & 3x salary 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. 
• Discounts in hundreds of shops, cinemas and hotels via Benefit Hub

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.

Closing date: Upon successful application

40 hours per week, term-time + 4 weeks in the school holidays
Working 1 in 2 weekends
Shifts will be organised on a rota basis
Salary: £12.86 per hour, £23,662 actual salary

We are looking for a Chef to join our team on a permanent basis to support in giving an outstanding experience and contribute to our ethos of fresh, modern, British cooking using sustainable, honest, local ingredients. The School has a varied menu which includes breakfast, lunches and suppers as well as a variety of weddings, formal dinners and residential lets throughout the year.

Some experience within a similar role or school environment would be desirable as we provide around 9000 meals per week during term time across our two sites plus a wide range of hospitality events. 

What you’ll do as a Chef:

• Ensure that all your food is prepared, cooked and presented to the highest possible standards.
• Make sure 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.
• Liaise with your senior chefs regularly and effectively to ensure a smoothly run, high-volume kitchen.
• High standards of knowledge of allergy procedures & due diligence procedure
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Assist with daily deliveries 
• Providing support with school trip packed bags
• Helping out on events from time to time
• Carrying out day to day cleaning duties by following the COSHH procedures
• Speed of service and personal hygiene is a must

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!
• 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. For further information, please call the catering team on 01225 721192 and ask for Leah

37.5 hours per week 
46 weeks per year (term-time + 4 weeks in the holidays)
£11.81 per hour

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 Kitchen Porter:

• Take responsibility with your teammates for ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy for health, safety and hygiene purposes
• Ensure all equipment and utensils are cleaned using the Plate or Pot wash machines, spray arm, sinks and other cleaning equipment
• Make sure all cleaned and dried items are returned to the correct storage location in good time for their next use
• Ensure hand soap, paper rolls and cleaning chemicals are topped up regularly following your COSHH training
• Notify Team Leaders or Chefs if you notice stock items in any area are running low
• Empty bins and recycling containers safely and regularly
• Sweep and mop floors as required using the appropriate tools, machines and signage

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!
• Great rates of pay, generous paid holiday (33 days incl. public holidays) and pension contribution
• 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
• Discounts at hundreds of shops, cinemas and hotels through our EAP
• Discounted use of our fabulous facilities, including our onsite gym, swimming pool and sports/leisure facilities (working out at less than £15 per month) 
• Access to free online GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme

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. For further information, please call the catering team on 01225 721192

22.5 hours per week with potential for more hours

Maternity cover, fixed-term up to one year

£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 a Food Service/Hospitality Assistant who will have  total accountability for 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.

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £24,939

Start date: Immediate  

Are you passionate about providing the best possible service? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated Domestic Supervisor to join our dedicated Domestic Services team at Monkton Combe School. 

In this role, you will support the Housekeeping Manager and Domestic Services Manager in the day to day running and supervision of the Domestic services team. The working hours will be from 5:30am to 1:30pm Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work an occasional Saturday to cover special functions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supporting the Housekeeping Manager with the supervision of the day to day work of the Domestic cleaning / laundry Staff across the relevant campus in order to maintain standards and deliver a quality service.
• Organise the morning rotas. 
• Contribute to Domestic cleaning and Laundry. 
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all chemicals in use and training in COSHH Regulations.
• Responsible for carrying out all electrical checks and fridge checks and record keeping reporting to DSM.
• Assist the Housekeeping manager with the requirements of all external lets.

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: 1st July 2024

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 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 721149 or, please contact Tracey Harris, the Domestic Services Manager on 07715540076 or [email protected].

Full time or Part time, 12 month fixed-term contract
Salary up to £23,900 per annum

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Painter and Decorator to join our dynamic Maintenance team based at Monkton Combe School. You will carry out internal and external paint and decorating work across both of our School sites (Senior and Prep).
You will contribute to 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.

Key responsibilities

● Preparing walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint
● General painting and decorating duties, washing down, filling and preparing and painting
● Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material
● Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right colour or texture
● Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
● Apply varnish and other finishes
● Estimating materials and assisting in purchasing of sundries etc.
● Paperhanging and associated work.
● Glazing including fixed beads, repairs etc
● General basic maintenance/building work, i.e simple plumbing, concrete and plaster work
● Roof repairs, tiling, fitting and maintaining gutters
● Erection and use of aluminium scaffold towers and ladders
● Wall tiling and general finishing to new works
● Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions

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.
● Discounts in hundreds of shops, cinemas and hotels via the Benefit Hub

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 our work with us webpage. If you would like to discuss this role further, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0122 721181.

Candidate Information Pack

Permanent, Part time, term-time + INSET only

Hours of work: 35 to 37.5 hours per week

Hourly rate: £19.10 per hour 

Start date: September 2024

Monkton is seeking to appoint two dedicated and professional nurses 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 can include evenings and weekends.

Please see the Candidate Information Pack for further 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.  

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

This role requires a flexible time commitment

We are seeking a Medical Escort to accompany pupils to scheduled, non-emergency medical appointments, acting in a non-medical capacity as a responsible adult. 

You will be responsible for the care and welfare of the pupils travelling, ensuring that they reach their destination safely. To help you achieve this, you will be expected to attend all appropriate training as and when required.

Start date: September 2024

One year fixed-term contract, term-time only, part-time

Hours of work: Wednesday 7:00am-8:00am, 10:15am-11:00am, 1:45pm-3:00pm; Friday 3:00-4:00pm; and Saturday 7:30am-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, Reception to Year 2 classes and, in Year 9 PE swim lessons. 

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 for our School Swim Squad, Reception to year 2 classes, and Year 9 PE sessions. 

Swim Squad is our extra-curricular Swimming provision for students from Year 3 to Year 13 and the working hours for this will be Wednesday morning 7:00am-8:00am and Saturday morning 7:30am-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. The final session that we are looking for support with is our Year 9 PE Sessions which take place between 3:00pm-4:00pm on a Friday. 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

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: Wednesday 17th July 

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. 

Monkton is seeking the next MSS DDSL from September 2024. 

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead will manage referrals, liasing with the Principal or DSL to update them of all ongoing issues and enquiries. You will act as a source of support, advice and expertise to staff on matters of safety and safeguarding and when deciding whether to make a referral.

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead should receive appropriate training carried out every two years in
order to understand the assessment process for providing early help and intervention and have a working knowledge of how local authorities conduct a child protection case.

You will ensure each member of staff has access to and understands the school’s child protection policies and
procedures, ensuring all new staff receive training in a timely manner after commencing employment.

Overall you will be alert to the specific needs of children in need, those with special educational needs and young carers; be able to keep detailed, accurate, appropriate, secure written records of concerns and referrals; and encourage a culture of listening to children and taking account of their wishes and feelings, among all
staff, in any measures the school may put in place to protect them.

How to apply

To apply, please send a covering letter to the HR department at [email protected] 

For further information please contact Beth Lewis.

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