Staff Vacancies

School Office Senior Administrator
43 weeks per year, full time during term time
Required early 2024

We are seeking a new senior administrator to join the school office manager and two part time school office administrators in being a first point of contact for enquiries. The post holder will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks including answering telephone calls, managing email enquiries and supporting with registration. They will also provide administrative support to the heads of year with day to day matters and with preparation for events and year group celebrations.

The post holder is expected to be adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities. They will be a team player, working closely with their school office colleagues and colleagues across the school, offering a first-class customer experience.

This role will be full time during term time (35 weeks per year) with reduced working during the school holidays, please see the information pack for more details.

St Swithun’s is a popular and successful selective girls’ school committed to developing innovative teaching and learning and open communication with parents. We are a kind, understanding and supportive community in which every pupil feels able to try new challenges without fear of failure.

Closing date for applications: 09.00, Friday 5 January 2024.

Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 8 January.

Information booklet

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If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact the HR team by emailing [email protected], or by calling 01962 835798.

St Swithun’s is a registered charity providing education for boys and girls and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share and support this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Head of Religion, Philosophy & Ethics (RPE)
Full time
Required from September 2024

We are seeking an inspirational teacher and effective leader to join St Swithun's as head of religion, philosophy & ethics (RPE) from September 2024. The successful candidate will have experience teaching across the full secondary age range and be motivated to support students to develop their thinking beyond the curriculum. This role would suit an established head of department or an experienced teacher ready for a leadership role.

St Swithun’s is a popular and successful selective girls’ school committed to developing innovative teaching and learning and open communication with parents. We are a kind, understanding and supportive community in which every pupil feels able to try new challenges without fear of failure.

We are often seeking teaching staff keen to join our boarding community as a Resident Tutor. This role would come with rent-free two-bedroom accommodation and a significant timetable remission. If you would be interested in a residential boarding role, if available, please do indicate this on your application.

Closing date for applications: 09.00, Tuesday 2 January 2024. We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date.

Job Description

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Further details of the post and a link to an online application form are available by emailing the recruitment team via [email protected], or by calling 01962 835798 and speaking to a member of the HR team.

St Swithun’s is a registered charity providing education for boys and girls and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share and support this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Domestic Assistant (Cleaner)
Evening shifts available, Monday to Friday
all year round or term time only (39 weeks per year)
Required as soon as possible

We are seeking flexible individuals, able to work as part of a team, to join the St Swithun’s Domestic department.

We can offer some flexibility around the shift patterns available.

• We are looking for candidates who would like to work 16.30 - 21.30 Monday to Friday (25 hours per week).
• 20 hr/week or 15 hr/week variants of the above schedule would also be considered for the right candidate.
• We are happy to hear from candidates who would like to work term time only (39 weeks per year) as well as those looking for work all year round.

The rate of pay for our domestic assistants is £11.23 per hour initially, rising to £11.81 after the successful completion of a six month probation. The role will be entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday.

Full details of the role are within the information pack.

We are actively looking to recruit and applications will be considered as they are received. Please submit your application using the school application form HERE.

We reserve the right to close the application process once vacancies have been filled.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sandra Kelly, Domestic Manager

via [email protected] or call 01962 835233.

St Swithun’s is a registered charity providing education for boys and girls and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share and support this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Operations Administrator
Part time (20 hours per week), all year round
Preferred shift pattern 09.00 – 13.00 Monday to Friday
Required as soon as possible

The school is looking to appoint an Operations Administrator to work directly for the Operations Bursar providing essential admin support for the effective and efficient running of the School’s operational activities.

This part-time role encompasses a wide variety of tasks, and so would suit someone with strong organisational and communication skills who has a positive and flexible approach to their work. Experience of working in a school or with compliance relating to safeguarding, contractors or health and safety would be an advantage.

St Swithun’s is a popular and successful selective girls’ school committed to developing innovative teaching and learning and open communication with parents. We are a kind, understanding and supportive community in which every pupil feels able to try new challenges without fear of failure.

Closing date for applications: 09.00, Wednesday 2 January 2024.

Applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close applications before the closing date.

Job Description

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For any initial queries about the role or the application process please contact the HR department by emailing [email protected], or by calling 01962 835798.

St Swithun’s is a registered charity providing education for boys and girls and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share and support this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.