Career Opportunities

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.

Early applications invited

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Caretaker or Site Services professional to join our Domestic Services department in the position of Supervisor. The Supervisor is responsible for organising the Caretakers daily workload and tasks and ensuring they are completed to a high standard within the timeframe required.

The successful candidate will be a confident and effective communicator and “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 £19,552 per annum

33 days paid holiday entitlement including bank holidays

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 Manager at recruitment@monkton.org.uk.

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 – week commencing 25th March 2019
 
This is an exciting role working closely with the Director of Digital Learning and ICT Network Manager to impact the strategic direction of ICT Services across a large site, consisting of three schools. Monkton is in the middle of a significant cycle of investment in IT and this is part of expanding our support for this investment.  We are looking to appoint an experienced candidate who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and is able to deliver a first class support service, taking an increasing responsibility for the management of the network.
 
The role would suit a talented and committed individual with a ‘hands-on’ approach to their work and experience of working across platforms. They would help lead a committed team of technicians, who enjoy a very varied role with tasks ranging from providing classroom support, to developing and administering the network and server infrastructure.  They will also need to be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and students with differing levels of IT skills.
 
Remuneration and benefits include:
 
Salary of between £25,006.78 to £30,525.76 per annum depending on qualifications and experience at the time of appointment.
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
Free car parking
Free staff events throughout the year
School Sick Pay and Family Friendly Policies (subject to terms and conditions)
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 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.

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

Interviews: to be held upon successful application


Closing date: until positions are filled

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Weekend Sports Club Supervisor on a casual hour’s basis, to commence as soon as possible. For the right candidate, there will be an opportunity to pick up shifts in other areas of the Leisure Centre, such as our popular and successful Monkton Mini’s and Muckers holiday clubs, and can be discussed at interview.

Overview of Terms and conditions:

• Hourly rate is £13.98 per hour
• Paid holiday entitlement pro rata to hours worked/part year
• Free school meals during working hours
• Free Parking

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;
Trudi Gould, Commercial Manager.
Telephone: 01225 721114

Email: gouldta@monkton.org.uk

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