Career Opportunities

Interviews to be held upon successful application

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time Laundry Assistant on a fixed term contract to cover maternity to join this busy but friendly team.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role and working to high standards within a beautiful setting. They will have a flexible and adaptable approach to their work and will enjoy contributing to a supportive team environment.

Remuneration and benefits include:

Salary of £17,160 per annum pro rata to the length of contract

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

Government auto-enrolment pension scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Free school meals during working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes (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)

Please refer to the job description for further information and terms and conditions of employment.

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 HR team on 01225 721149.

Graduate Teaching Assistants, Senior School – To start in September 2019

Monkton is seeking to appoint a number of high calibre Graduate Teaching Assistants for the forthcoming academic year, starting in September 2019, on a 12 month fixed term contract for our Senior School, set in the beautiful Midford valley on the outskirts of Bath.  In addition, we also have opportunities to commence in January 2019, and to run until the 31^st August 2019 or August 2020 depending on the candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of working with young people in a supportive Christian ethos school environment, and would especially suit those who are interested in playing an active role within the schools Christian union and bible study groups and are thinking of teaching as a future career and are looking to experience all aspects of boarding school life.

We are interested in hearing from applicants with a diverse range of areas of interest and expertise, however successful candidates should offer skills and support in any of the following areas:

• Games coaching. 
• Boys Games: Rugby, Hockey, Rowing and Cricket
• Girls Games: Hockey, Netball, Rowing and Tennis.

Successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the pastoral and academic staff in providing our pupils with the best experience and will undertake pastoral duties in the support of House parents and provide support and/or cover in all areas of the school, which may include but is not limited to:

• Chaplain and the general Christian work of the school
• School’s IT centre
• School’s Learning Support Department
• School’s Music Centre
• Art and Photography

Working full time hours, successful candidates should expect to work evenings and weekends during term time, and in return we offer 1 day off per week during term time, and a salary of £11,500 per annum plus free school accommodation and board. 

Interview days are currently scheduled for Thursday 23^rd and Thursday 30^th November 2018, however future dates are also available. 

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 will direct your enquiry appropriately. To apply please complete in full the school application form, and send along with a covering letter setting out your areas of interest, skills and suitability for the post to;

Human Resources 
E: recruitment@monkton.org.uk   
T: 01225 721149

Interviews to be held upon successful application
Closing date November 23rd

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint a Sports Club Supervisor on a casual hour’s basis, to commence as soon as possible. It is expected that the successful candidate will be required to work mostly on the weekends, however flexibility to also be available during the week, days and evenings is essential due to the nature of the business.

For the right candidate, opportunities to pick up shifts in other areas such as our popular and successful Monkton Mini’s and Muckers holiday clubs are available and can be discussed at interview.

Terms and conditions:

Hourly rate is £13.98 per hour for weekends and £9.64 for weekday shifts

Paid holiday entitlement pro rata to hours worked/part year

Free school meals during working hours

Please refer to the job description for further information and terms and conditions of employment.

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 Commercial Manager, at gouldta@monkton.org.uk.

Closing date – Friday 7th December 2018 @ midday

Interviews to be held week commencing 10th December 2018

Monkton has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and motivated professional Head Grounds and Gardens Manager to lead our small but exceptional team. Reporting to the Assistant Bursar, you will primarily be responsible for the upkeep of a multiplicity of grass sports pitches, mainly used for Rugby Cricket, Tennis and Athletics. As well as the grass pitches we also have two high quality Astro turf pitches used for Hockey and Tennis which require regular maintenance.

In addition, the successful candidate will come with strong supervisory and team management experience and will as part of the wider team ensure, together with the Assistant Gardens Manager and Assistant Ground Manager, with a pride and passion for ensuring the schools beautiful gardens, gardens and excellent sports pitches are maintained and presented to an exceptional standard throughout the year. They will have a vision for the landscape of the estates and will lead and drive the team to deliver the vision.

Remuneration and benefits include:

Salary of up to £30,950 per annum (depending on skills and experience at time of appointment)

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

Government auto-enrolment pension scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Free school meals during working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes (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)

Please refer to the job description for further information and terms and conditions of employment.

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 Team, at recruitment@monkton.org.uk. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact a member of the HR Team on 01225 721149.

Flexible hours contracts

Closing date – until positions are filled

Interviews – upon successful application

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint for September, a number of experienced and appropriately qualified Swim Teachers and Assistant Swim Teachers to work on a flexible hours and rota basis.

For a comprehensive task list, person specification and terms of employment see the attached job descriptions.

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;

Applications and enquiries to Trudi Gould, Commercial Manager.

Telephone: 01225 721114

Email: gouldta@monkton.org.uk

• Swim Teacher Job Description
• Assistant Swim Teacher Job Description

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

Closing Date – upon successful appointments

Interviews – upon successful applications

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Recreational Assistant whose primary responsibility is to assist with the day to day operational requirements at the Swimming Centre and other associated facilities. Particular attention will be paid to fulfilling the needs of the daily programme and the safety of users, especially effective lifeguarding at the swimming pools (indoor and outdoor).

For a comprehensive task list, person specification and terms of employment 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;

Applications and enquiries to Trudi Gould, Commercial Manager.

Telephone: 01225 721114

Email: gouldta@monkton.org.uk

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

Monkton Sports Club is looking to appoint a Swim Teacher to teach a range of aquatic skills to both individuals and groups using the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS). To work with the Swim School Co- ordinator to develop and improve both the Swim School Program and the Private Lesson Program. Please see the job description for more details.

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.
 
Completed application forms, confidential declarations and enquiries should be directed to the Commercial Manager in the first instance.
 
Contact:  Commercial Manager


Email: gouldta@monkton.org.uk


Telephone: 01225 721114
 

We are seeking an Assistant to help with the day to day running of the Monkton Mini’s and Muckers.  This is a holiday play scheme for 4 – 8 and 8 – 14 year old children.  The successful applicant should have previous experience of working with children.

Applicants should support the Christian ethos of Monkton

Monkton Combe School is committed to safegurding 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

Applications to Trudi Gould, Commercial Manager

Telephone: 01225 721114

Email: gouldta@monkton.org.uk