Job Vacancies
The Peterborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates for all positions will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS, formerly CRB) check and checks with previous employers. The School is an equal-opportunities employer.
Find out more about the team here at The Peterborough School here, and more about our history here too.
All applicants should use the Application Form below - personal applications, letters and CVs without this Form will not be accepted.
Please also read our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be downloaded from this page, below. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please email all completed application forms to hr@tpsch.co.uk, and call us on 01733 343357 if you have any questions or would like to discuss a role further with a member of the HR team.
At The Peterborough School we have high standards and expectations, and we are interested in education in the fullest sense. Our curricular and extracurricular programme, combined with excellent pastoral support, reflect our commitment to ensuring that our pupils benefit from a first-class education in a supportive setting.
All our staff are integral to our mission, inspiring the minds of our children, optimising their potential and challenging them both academically and holistically, whilst supporting each other to make that happen. Staff wellbeing is a key priority of our Governors and Senior Leadership Team and is promoted throughout the School.
The School has its own salary scale, free school lunches and free on-site staff parking, as well as other perks.
Teaching
Teacher of Singing
Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover), Part-Time
1st September 2025 to 1st April 2026
Applications will be considered for interview, upon receipt.
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of Singing to contribute to the School's thriving vocal and choral tradition across both our Preparatory and Senior School. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and enhance the high standards of music tuition and musical activity on offer at The Peterborough School, teaching singing from beginner to advanced level across a wide variety of styles and genres.
Music is a key strength of the School, with a wide range of opportunities for singers. There is a Chapel Choir and a Glee Club, plus numerous bands. Each year, the Chapel Choir performs several times in venues such as Peterborough Cathedral and St John’s Church, in addition to weekly anthems in the school chapel and our recent tour to Tuscany. Singing pupils take leading roles in the Musical Theatre Production, compete for the Music Festival Young Singer of the Year award, and for their Houses in Battle of the Bands.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our individual music teaching, with over 100 individual lessons offered weekly. Pupils sit Associated Board, MTB and Trinity examinations each term, with the majority achieving merits or distinctions. The department has an excellent academic record at GCSE and A Level. Individual Music Teachers coordinate closely with the Head of Music in preparing pupils for Music GCSE and A Level performances.
The Music Department enjoys the use of a number of practice rooms and a classroom containing a full suite of computers and midi keyboards. The school chapel provides a wonderful setting for solo concerts and exams, whilst the grand piano and sound system in the Hall support larger scale performances.
Additional information on this role, as well as the application form, is below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Support and office
Estates Team Member
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £25,787
Start Date: July 2025
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint a friendly, experienced individual to undertake a variety of maintenance duties in connection with the support and maintenance of the School and grounds, along with occasional minibus driving. Normal working hours are 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. However, there will be odd occasions that you will be expected to work until 10pm in support of School events. On these occasions, you will start work at 1pm. This is a full-time role, not term-time only.
There is a requirement to work for two Saturdays a year, which will attract additional pay. There will be other opportunities to work overtime, which will also attract extra payment.
The successful candidate will be required to work as a part of a team in a friendly school environment. They will be motivated to carry out tasks across a large site which can be physically demanding. They will have a clear driving licence with either D1 (minibus) or expected to pass their D1 licence, after training provided by the School. They will also be comfortable with carrying out DIY/minor maintenance repair tasks.
All uniform and protective clothing will be provided. There is free on-site secure parking. There is a generous pension scheme, and all staff are able to join a subsidised private health scheme at reduced cost. During term time, refreshments and lunch is available free of charge.
Additional information on this role, as well as the application form, is below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Minibus Drivers
Permanent, Term-Time Only, Relief
Salary: £12.21ph (From April)
Start Date: ASAP
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint friendly, experienced individuals to undertake driving duties. We are looking for enthusiastic Minibus Drivers to work on a or Relief basis, as required during term time only, safely transporting our pupils to and from school or on school trips. You will ideally already hold a clean D1 driving licence* and be an experienced driver. Your route will vary to cover any absences. There will be opportunities for extra driving during the day. You may also be required to attend whole school staff training days, both of which will attract additional pay.
There is availability for a role with guaranteed hours for the Part-Time position and another role for an ad-hoc basis, but you may be needed for driving support between the hours of 06:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday, Term-Time only.
*Applicants without D1 Licence will also be considered. There may be the opportunity to be supported with obtaining your D1 category licence during employment.
Application Form can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Nursery
SEND Childcare Practitioner
Full-Time, Permanent
Immediate Start
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and inspirational SEND Childcare Practitioner to join our Nursery. The appointed person will have the ability to work alongside an excellent team of dedicated staff to provide high-quality care and a stimulating educational environment for children under 5 years of age. The Nursery stands in a beautiful setting within the School site. We have an excellent reputation and we continue to go from strength to strength.
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes free, on-site, parking and superb complimentary lunches every day.
The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and experience of supporting children with SEND. You will hold (or be working towards) a Level 3 childcare qualification or above and have relevant experience within an Early Years setting, with a focus on inclusive practice.
We offer a competitive remuneration package in excellent, friendly, working conditions, including free uniform and subsidised meals. Many of our staff have been trained to degree level whilst in our employment and additional training is offered in First Aid and Safeguarding.
There will be shift patterns which include 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am – 6:00pm with half day off, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Salary: £27,518 - £28,142 per annum, dependent on experience and qualification
Closing Date: ASAP
Please apply via: https://apply.workable.com/vero-hr-ltd/j/FEAA210A9F/ - You will also find additional information on this role, via this link.
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Full-Time, Permanent
Immediate Start
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and inspirational Childcare Practitioner to join our Nursery. The appointed person will have the ability to work alongside an excellent team of dedicated staff to provide high quality care and a stimulating educational environment for children under 5 years of age. The Nursery stands in a beautiful setting within the School site. We have an excellent reputation and we continue to go from strength to strength.
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes free, onsite, parking and superb complimentary lunches every day.
The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, have a childcare qualification up to Level 3 or above and relevant experience within an Early Years setting. We offer a competitive remuneration package in excellent, friendly, working conditions, including free uniform and subsidised meals. Many of our staff have been trained to degree level whilst in our employment and additional training is offered in First Aid and Safeguarding.
There will be shift patterns which include 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am – 6:00pm with half day off, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Salary: £25,854 - £28,142 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
Closing date: ASAP
Please apply via: https://apply.workable.com/vero-hr-ltd/j/E4D7838C1C/ - You will also find additional information on this role, via this link.
Childcare Practitioner
Full-Time, Permanent
Immediate Start
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and inspirational Childcare Practitioner to join our Nursery. The appointed person will have the ability to work alongside an excellent team of dedicated staff to provide high quality care and a fun, engaging and safe environment for children under 5 years of age. The Nursery stands in a beautiful setting within the School site. We have an excellent reputation and we continue to go from strength to strength.
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes free, on-site, parking and superb complimentary lunches every day.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, early years development and inclusive practice, have a childcare qualification up to Level 2 or above and relevant experience within an Early Years setting. We offer a competitive remuneration package in excellent, friendly, working conditions, including free uniform and subsidised meals. Many of our staff have been trained to degree level whilst in our employment and additional training is offered in First Aid and Safeguarding.
There will be shift patterns which include 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am – 6:00pm with half day off, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Salary: £23,483 - £25,625 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
Closing date: ASAP
Please apply via: https://apply.workable.com/vero-hr-ltd/j/35C68C4869/ - You will also find additional information on this role, via this link.
