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.
School Counsellor
The Peterborough School is seeking to expand our pastoral care team by appointing a School Counsellor to help and support pupils and staff who may be experiencing emotional problems. We are looking for a caring, compassionate, well-organised and enthusiastic person to assist in both our Prep School and the Senior School. The role may suit a recently qualified or more experienced individual.
At The Peterborough School we have high standards and expectations, and we are interested in education in the fullest sense. Our curricular and extra-curricular 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.
Closing date: Friday 1st October 2021
Interview date: To be arranged
Childcare Practitioner, Full-time Permanent
Required for September 2021
The ideal candidates 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 while in our employment and additional training is offered in First Aid and Safeguarding.
There will be shift patterns which include 07:30am - 04:30pm, 08:00am – 06:00pm with half day off, 08:00am - 05:00pm.
Closing date: Friday 1st October 2021, 5pm
Childcare Practitioner, Part-time (2 days) Permanent
Required for September 2021
The ideal candidates 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 extremely good, friendly working conditions, including free uniform and subsidised meals. Many of our staff have been trained to degree level while in our employment and additional training is offered in First Aid and Safeguarding.
Closing date: Friday 1st October 2021, 5pm
Cleaner
Part-time, Maternity Cover, from September 2021
The School requires a Cleaner to work from 4:00pm – 9:00pm, Monday to Friday.
The cleaner required will be responsible for ensuring the school is presentable, whilst working within a busy Domestic Team.
Closing date: Friday 1st October 2021
Lunchtime Supervisor
12pm until 2pm Monday to Friday (Term Time only)
We are now seeking to recruit a highly effective Lunchtime Supervisor to join our successful team. The appointed person will help to supervise the School’s pupils in both the Preparatory and Senior School. A caring disposition is essential as is enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine affinity for working with children.
Closing date: Monday 4th October 2021
Interviews: To be arranged
Teaching Assistant
12pm until 6pm Monday to Friday (Term Time only)
We are now seeking to recruit a highly effective Teaching Assistant to join our successful team. The appointed person will deliver high quality support for learning in the Preparatory School and also work to support our Aftercare group each day. An Early Years Childcare qualification is essential, as is enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine affinity for working with children.
Closing date: Monday 4th October 2021
Interviews: To be arranged
Assistant Chef
Full-time, permanent - from October 2021
The School requires an Assistant Chef from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
The person will assist with the preparation, presentation and serving of all meals to an exceptional standard, along with receiving, checking and monitoring stock. There is a need to understand and cater for a wide range of dietary requirements. Working with the kitchen team and participating in all general catering and dining room duties.
Closing date: Friday 24 September 2021
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).
The Peterborough School, Thorpe Road, Peterborough PE3 6AP
Tel: 01733 343357
