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Start date: January 2024

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Head of Sport to join our hardworking and friendly Sports department working across the whole school. We welcome applications from individuals with extensive coaching or competitive experiences. The successful candidate will be an exceptional and versatile coach required to lead boys and girls hockey.

You will set the standards and the vision for a large and successful department, in effect shaping the morale of both the department and the pupils of the school through coaching, management and the inspiration with which you lead the sport. Your hours of work will be full-time during term-time including INSET days and to work some days during the school holidays to run tours, camps, preseason and individual lessons.

The aim of the role is to represent Monkton Combe School and to support the school’s objective of providing excellent standards of sports throughout all interaction with parents and pupils, providing a friendly and professional point of contact and to uphold and apply our values and mission statement.

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 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.
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 721181.

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Salary: £30,000

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, 1 year fixed term role

Start Date: Flexible from 1st Dec 2023 

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic marketeer to join our External Relations team. You will manage all marketing activities, publications, communications, our website and social media with support from the Communications Officer.

In this role, you will drive stakeholder engagement and promote Monkton by working with agencies in the creation of eye-catching campaigns and multi-channel advertising. Excellent communication and project management skills are therefore essential for the successful candidate. A good understanding of the technical side of the role including SEO and digital campaigns is also essential. 

You’ll have previous experience within a MarComms role and a sound understanding of conventions and purposes of specific marketing processes and methods. You’ll be able to effectively multitask and manage your own workload, as well as provide supervision and support to the Communications Officer.

If this sounds like you, we would really like to hear from you.

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

For more information please contact the HR department on 01225 721181

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12 month fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week, flexi-time considered for the right candidate

Salary: £24,000

Start date: flexible from 1st December 2023

Monkton is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our External Relations team as an Events Coordinator. In this role, you’ll manage all events within the department but with a key focus on admissions events.

Working closely with the Head of Admissions and wider External Relations team, you’ll coordinate our Open Mornings, Assessment Days, and a series of bespoke events for military engagement, Christian networks, International networks, our Feeder Schools and more. 

You’ll need to be able to be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills as this role will involve working with colleagues in the department and across the wider school, assisting prospective parents at events, and partnering with our feeder schools. 

Excellent customer service and administrative skills are essential in this role, as well as strong attention to detail. 

Due to the nature of the role evening and weekend work will be required and time off in lieu will be provided for this. 

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 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. Contact us via phone on 01225 721181.

Closing date: Upon successful application

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

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Start date: August 2024
Term-time only, 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £14,477 (you’ll receive accommodation and full board during term time)

Do you have what it takes to inspire young people and have a devotion to support an excellent holistic education?

We are seeking to appoint a number of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) for the forthcoming academic year, starting in August 2024, on a 12 month fixed term contract at Monkton Prep School, set in the beautiful Midford valley on the outskirts of Bath. 

Although this role is titled Graduate Teaching Assistant, it would also be suitable for individuals looking for a placement year position or those who have graduated school and are looking to gain work experience in education before going onto University or starting a career. 

Graduate Teaching Assistants are seen as an important part of the Pastoral and Academic teams at Monkton.  This is an exciting opportunity to explore and gain experience of working with young people, ages 2-13 years, in a supportive environment and allow you to decide if teaching or pastoral care is the right career path for you. You will have the opportunity to get involved with various activities during the school day, such as supporting in a classroom environment and covering lessons, supporting and supervising sport lessons and other extracurricular activities, to be resident on site, and to help care for the boarders after the academic day has finished and at the weekends. 

Find out more about being a GTA at Monkton

We pride ourselves on our lively Christian ethos, excellent exam results and our strong pastoral care. At Monkton, we are setting standards for life; giving young people the qualities of character they need.

So, if you strive to work collaboratively and want to actively get involved in the co-curricular, pastoral life of the school, then we think you will feel right at home here.

Previous GTAs have gone on to a variety of careers including (but not limited to) SCITT and PGCE courses, counselling or church leadership - the perfect springboard for many different types of careers. We have a number of previous GTAs who are still working with us here at Monkton in a variety of roles!

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. Applicants should also be aware that it is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity with children if you have been barred from doing so.

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.

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 01125 721181.

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12 months Fixed Term - Starting end of August 2024

Salary: £14,477  (you’ll receive accommodation and full board during term time)

Do you have what it takes to inspire young people and have a devotion to support an excellent holistic education?

We are seeking to appoint a number of Graduate Teaching Assistants for the forthcoming academic year, starting in August 2024, on a 12 month fixed term contract at Monkton Senior School set in the beautiful Midford valley on the outskirts of Bath. 

Although this role is titled Graduate Teaching Assistant, it would also be suitable for individuals looking for a placement year position or those who have graduated school and are looking to gain work experience in education before going onto University or starting a career. 

Graduate Teaching Assistants are seen as an important part of the Pastoral and Academic teams at Monkton.  This is an exciting opportunity to explore and gain experience of working with young people, from ages 13-18 years, in a supportive environment to allow you to decide if teaching or pastoral care is the right career path for you. You will have the opportunity to help with various activities during the school day, such as supporting in a classroom environment or covering lessons, supporting and supervising sport lessons and other extracurricular activities, to be resident on site, and to help care for the boarders after the academic day has finished and at the weekends. 

We pride ourselves on our lively Christian ethos, excellent exam results and our strong pastoral care. At Monkton, we are setting standards for life; giving young people the qualities of character they need.

So, if you strive to work collaboratively and want to actively get involved in the co-curricular, pastoral life of the school, then we think you will feel right at home here.

Previous GTAs have gone on to a variety of careers including (but not limited to) SCITT and PGCE courses, counselling or church leadership - the perfect springboard for many different types of careers. We have a number of previous GTAs who are still working with us here at Monkton in a variety of roles!

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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.

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.

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Full time, permanent
£23,800 per annum

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time Grounds and Gardens Person 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 strong background in Horticulture, holding NVQ2 Amenity Horticulture (minimum qualification required) or equivalent, and will have 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.

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.
● 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, including mucking out the enclosure
and replenishing hay. The role therefore includes some work around live animals
(sheep, goats, alpaca).

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 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: Friday 24th November 2023
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.

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35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £21,820
Start date: January 2024

Are you passionate about providing the best possible service? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated Housekeeping Duty Manager to join our dedicated Domestic Services team at Monkton Combe School.
In this role, you will support the Housekeeping Manager in the day to day running and supervision of the Domestic services team. The working hours will be from 6am to 1pm Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work an occasional Saturday to cover special functions.

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: 15th December 2023

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.

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35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: Up to £19,800

Are you passionate about providing the best possible service? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated Site Assistant to join our Domestics team to help us ensure that we are providing a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment for children, staff and visitors at Monkton Combe School.

Hours of work: 6am - 1pm Monday to Friday and working 1 in 4 Saturdays

As Site Assistant, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that all areas of the school are kept tidy and presentable. You will conduct various regular cleaning duties, assist with the moving of furniture to ensure Monkton staff and pupil accommodation are equipped appropriately each year, help set up furniture for various events and complete light maintenance duties in the Domestics team.
Please see the candidate information pack for more information.

Benefits

● 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
● 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 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. Please see the candidate information pack for more information.

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.

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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.

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Casual hours, £19.10 per hour

Monkton is seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional nurse 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 include evenings and weekends.

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.

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.

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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.

Full time and casual hours

Salary: £20,592 to £22,672

Hourly rate: £9.90 to  £10.90

We are looking for Recreation Assistants to work at Monkton Leisure to assist with the day to day operations of the Sports Centre and associated facilities to ensure users have the best possible experience in terms of enjoyment, safety and hygiene.

If you're calm under pressure, this is your chance to develop as a Lifeguard. The successful candidate will have integrity, a can-do attitude and a real focus on customer service.  You will be a great team player with knowledge of health and safety legislation and a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

Hours of work: Full time position would be working 5.45am - 2.00pm each day, Monday to Friday. 

Casual work could be for afternoon / evening work and weekend work.

Permanent, Full-time (Part-time considered)
Start date: To start as soon as possible
Salary: £11.90 per hour weekday, £14.60ph weekends

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Sports Club Supervisor to monitor all activities that take place in the Sports Club. Our facilities include a 25m indoor pool, gym and dance studio.
You will provide a warm and welcoming service and engage with our customers to create a positive experience, with the aim of always striving to improve health and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will have a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and will be flexible to cover a range of shifts due to the nature of Monkton Leisure and activities that take place.

For further information, please see our candidate information pack.

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 previous employers, DBS checks and online checks.

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 with details of your qualifications and experience. For more information or an informal
discussion, please contact a member of the HR team on 01225 721181.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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Permanent, casual
To start as soon as possible
£14.60 per hour

Monkton Leisure is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Weekend Sports Club Supervisor to monitor all activities that take place in the Sports Club. Our facilities include a 25m indoor pool, gym and dance studio.
You will provide a warm and welcoming service and engage with our customers to create a positive experience, with the aim of always striving to improve health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and will be flexible to cover a range of shifts due to the nature of Monkton Leisure and activities that take place.
For further information, please see our candidate information pack.

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 a suitable candidate is found.

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Salary £18.87 per hour

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to teach a range of aquatic skills to both individual learners and groups using the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS). The successful candidate will work alongside the Swim School Coordinator to develop and improve both the Swim School Programme and the Private Lesson 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.

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 values.  

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.

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