Career Opportunities

Interviews - 22nd May 2019 

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time teacher of Design from September 2019 or January 2020 who will also take on the role of Subject Coordinator. The successful applicant will share our vision for fostering a love of lifelong learning, both for students and teachers. He or she will be passionate about delivering an excellent holistic education and have a commitment to individuals, seeing this as the basis for students to flourish. He or she will see education as lighting fires rather than filling pails, and appreciate the contribution that co-curricular activities make to the learning process. A willingness to work collaboratively, and get fully and energetically involved in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build on the developments made over recent years in the Design department. The introduction of the 3D Design course at A level has enriched the creative discourse with the Art department, fulfilling some of the original high ambitions for the new faculty building. Applications from candidates interested in exploring the way that the Design curriculum can interact imaginatively with Art, Textiles and Photography are especially welcome.

Please note 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 write to the HR Department enclosing a letter of application, completed school application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of their qualifications and experience, by 9am on Monday 20th May. They should also supply the names and addresses and telephone numbers of two referees.

Interviews - 22nd May 2019 

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time Design teacher to lead the newly integrated Art and Design Department from September 2019 or January 2020. The successful applicant will share our vision for fostering a love of lifelong learning, both for students and teachers. He or she will be passionate about delivering an excellent holistic education and have a commitment to individuals, seeing this as the basis for students to flourish. He or she will see education as lighting fires rather than filling pails, and appreciate the contribution that co-curricular activities make to the learning process. A willingness to work collaboratively, and get fully and energetically involved in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build on the links already in place between the Art and Design departments, and the developments made over recent years in the Design curriculum. The introduction of the 3D Design course at A level has enriched the creative discourse with the Art department, fulfilling some of the original high ambitions for the new Art and Design building. The successful applicant will be significantly interested in exploring the way that the Art, Textiles, Photography and Design curricula can interact imaginatively.

Please note 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 write to the HR Department enclosing a letter of application, completed school application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of their qualifications and experience, by 9am on Monday 20th May. They should also supply the names and addresses and telephone numbers of two referees.

Interview Date: Week Commencing 13th May 2019

Do you want to work in an exceptionally motivated and friendly team where we are excited by research and always looking to develop our Early Years practice.
Monkton Pre-Prep is looking to appoint two Early Years professionals, one to lead our Nursery (2-3 years) and one to lead our Kindergarten (3-4 years). We are looking for practitioners with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and with an ability to work flexibly alongside others in the EYFS.

Applicants should be a minimum of Level 3 qualified, although higher level qualifications would be desirable. Contracts could be either 52 weeks a year, to include leadership of our holiday programme for 3-4 year olds or 41 weeks a year fitting mostly within term time. Both posts provide exciting opportunities to shape the next phase of our pre-school provision at Monkton.

Application Process Applicants should write to the HR Department with a completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of qualifications and experience. Please also enclose a letter of application, stating the position you are applying for, and your preferred contract (41 or 52 weeks per year).

Please note 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.

Interview Date – Upon successful application

Monkton is seeking to appoint energetic and dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistants for the forthcoming academic year.

To be successful you will be flexible, enthusiastic and independent.  We welcome a diverse range of experience as we encourage you to share your passions with the pupils.  Coaching games is a key feature of the role so a strong sporting background in the main core sports is essential.    

Monkton Prep School is located in the beautiful Midford valley within walking distance of Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of working with young people in a school environment, and would especially suit those who are considering a career in teaching or working with children.  We offer the opportunity to experience all aspects of boarding school life, 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.

A successful candidate will become an important member of our pastoral and academic staff team, working with them to provide our pupils with the best educational experience. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in classroom lessons
• Coaching during sports and games lessons
• Pastoral duties in support of Teachers and House Parents
• Involvement in co-curricular activities, school productions and trips
• Supervisory responsibilities during school breaks and lunch times, and for after school care

This is a residential full time position for a 12 month fixed term contract.  You will be expected to work full school hours including Saturday morning school with additional boarding responsibilities during evenings and weekends during term time on a rota basis. You will receive half a day off per week and free weekend time on a rota basis, and a salary of £11,500 per annum with free school accommodation and board.   

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 the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an informal discussion please contact the HR Department, who will direct your enquiry appropriately. To apply please complete in full the school application form, and send along with a covering letter which sets out your areas of interest, skill and suitability for the post.

Human Resources

E: recruitment@monkton.org.uk  

T: 01225 721149

Interviews to be held upon successful application

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint a Full Time Duty Manager. The primary responsibility of this post is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Monkton Sports Club and its auxiliary departments.

Terms and conditions:

· The salary will be paid at £23,679.43 for a 52-week contract.

· 33 days including bank holidays (pro rata for part time). When a bank holiday occurs during term time this will be considered as a normal working day and the normal rules regarding holiday will apply.

· Free school meals during working hours.

Please refer to the job description for further information and terms and conditions of employment which can be found on Monkton Combe School’s website.

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 complete and return the school application form, along with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the position to the Assistant Commercial Manager, at lynno@monkton.org.uk.

Interviews – Upon successful application

Monkton is seeking to appoint full-time/part-time/casual Chefs to join our team and work with us to give our customers an outstanding experience while contributing to our ethos of fresh, modern, British cooking using sustainable, honest, local ingredients.

Remuneration and benefits include:

Salary from £10.72 per hour on 45.4 week contracts (including weekend work for School and commercial events

28 days paid holiday entitlement including bank holidays – pro-rata for part time/part year

Government auto-enrolment pension scheme

Free school meals during working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes (as available at time of appointment)

Free on-site car parking

Free staff events throughout the year

Sick Pay and Family Friendly Policies (subject to terms and conditions)

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 complete and return the School application form, along with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the position to the HR Department, at recruitment@monkton.org.uk. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact a member of the Catering team on 01225 721192.

Caretaker – 30 hours per week, 6.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday plus Saturdays on a rota basis

An opportunity has arisen for a Caretaker to join our Domestic Services department supporting all areas of the school.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking and strong team player with a “can do” attitude and will thrive in a beautiful but busy setting on the outskirts of Bath.

Please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack and terms of employment for more information.

Remuneration and benefits include:

Salary of £14,352 per annum, based on a hourly rate of £9.20 per hour

33 days paid holiday entitlement including bank holidays – pro-rata for part time/part year

Government auto-enrolment pension scheme

Free school meals during working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Free car parking

Free staff events throughout the year

School Sick Pay and Family Friendly Policies (subject to terms and conditions)

Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To apply please submit a letter of application and completed application form to the HR Department at recruitment@monkton.org.uk.

Interview date – Week Commencing 29th April 2019
 
If you are passionate about educating the whole child, believe in childhood and a teacher who would rather light fires than fill pails, Monkton Prep School is looking for a high energy and innovative History and RE teacher.

The candidate we are seeking will probably be in their first few years of teaching and will be looking for an exciting role that would encompass Year 7 & Year 8 History and RE. We would be particularly delighted if you were able to bring experience of teaching Philosophy. An open mind, enthusiasm and a propensity to try new initiatives are some of the characteristics you would be expected to demonstrate and promote within this role.
 
Monkton engages in subject specialist teaching from Year 6 to Year 8. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team which prepares children for a variety of Senior Schools.
 
Monkton is looking for candidates who are prepared to be fully involved in a boarding Prep School - duties include weekends and evenings. A commitment to Saturday school provides staff with the opportunity to be involved with our pupils both in and out of the classroom.
 

The salary offered is in accordance with the Monkton Combe Prep School Teaching scale.  The post is eligible for the Teachers Pensions Scheme.

Please note 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 complete and return the school application form, along with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the position addressed to Mrs Sue Christley,
PA to the Headmaster, at mpsheadmaster@monkton.org.uk. For more information or an informal discussion please contact Mrs Christley on 01225 831202.

Interviews - w/c 8th April 2019
 
Monkton Combe School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced full time Carpenter/Handyperson to join our team to carry out maintenance work as instructed by the Maintenance Manager at the whole School, Senior, Prep and Pre-Prep sites.
 
Remuneration and benefits include:
Salary of up to £20,384 per annum
33 days paid holiday entitlement including bank holidays – pro-rated for part time/part year
Government auto-enrolment pension scheme
Free school meals during working hours
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary Sacrifice Scheme (as available at time of appointment)
Free car parking
Free staff events throughout the year
School Sick Pay and Family Friendly Policies (subject to terms and conditions)
 
Specific duties will include but are not limited too;
1.              General carpentry, hanging doors, building and repairing stud partitions, decorating etc.
2.              Constructing new timber-built items, roof repairs, new windows, and fitting on site.  Assembly and fitting of ironmongery and metalwork fittings.
3.              Operating woodworking machinery, setting out and assembly of joinery items.
4.              General building work, glazing, simple plumbing, concrete and plaster work etc.
5.              Roof repairs, tiling, fitting and maintaining gutters etc.
6.              Foundations and drain laying, damp-proofing and below ground works.
7.              Erection and use of aluminium scaffold towers etc.
8.              Decorating, wall tiling and general finishing to new works.
9.              Other duties as required from time-to-time supporting other staff.
 
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.
 
To apply for this position, please complete the school application form in full and return to recruitment@monkton.org.uk or for an informal discussion please call the HR department on 01225 721149.

Closing Date – upon successful appointments
Interviews – upon successful applications

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint a number of suitably qualified and experienced Children’s Holiday Camp Assistants 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). The successful applicant should have previous experience of working with children.
 
Applicants should be able to support the Christian ethos of Monkton.
For a comprehensive task list, person specification and terms of employment please see the attached job description.
 
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.
 
To apply for this position please submit a fully completed application form and covering letter to;
Trudi Gould, Commercial Manager.
Telephone: 01225 721114
Email: gouldta@monkton.org.uk

Monkton Combe School is situated in a beautiful area just south of Bath.
We are looking for new recruits to join our current team of experienced chefs to give our customers an outstanding experience and contribute to quality meals prepared using healthy, fresh, responsibly sourced food.
 
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.   


We’re looking for people who are:
    •    Passionate about food and people
    •    Committed to providing first class customer service
    •    Dedicated to enjoying the job and working as a team.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar role 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.

We work shift patterns that include evenings and weekends. Our permanent roles are Independent School term time plus a minimum 4 additional weeks to cover functions during the holidays. Casual and part-time weekend jobs are available for Front-of-House roles.
This is not "school catering" as anyone unfamiliar with our sector may think. We offer a contemporary high street range of dishes and are continuously looking to adapt our offer to emerging trends and customer tastes. Feedback from recent recruits includes comments such as "many hotels would love to be this busy", "we could charge customers a good price for our main courses if we were in a pub", "we have the staff and the equipment to do a great job".

Monkton 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 the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information and to apply send your CV and contact details to Steve Brown at cateringmgr@monkton.org.uk or call the Catering Team on 01225 721192

Monkton Senior School and Prep School require the following catering staff:

Food Service Assistant, Monday to Friday, approx 11:30 to 19:30

Kitchen Porter, Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 to 19:30

General Assistants, Saturdays and Sundays, 07:00 - 15:00 and 11:00 - 19:00 shifts available at both sites.

Sous Chef - 5 out of 7 on 45.4 weeks

Chef de Partie - 5 out of 7 on 45.4 weeks

• Food Service Assistant Job Description
• Kitchen Porter Job Description
• Sous Chef Job Description
• Chef de Partie

School Nurses – Casual (Bank)
Ongoing vacancy
Interviews on application
 
Monkton Combe School is seeking to appoint a number of suitably qualified and experienced School Nurses on a Casual basis who can be called to provide emergency cover across all school sites, providing quality medical support to pupils and staff as directed by the Practice Manager.
 
Please see attached job description for more information.
 
Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
 
Questions about the job description or application process should be directed to the HR Manager in the first instance.  To apply for the post please complete in full the school application form and confidential declaration and send to recruitment@monkton.org.uk along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the post. 

Contact: HR Manager


Email: recruitment@monkton.org.uk


Telephone: 01225 721149