Work at Stonyhurst

Stonyhurst is a special place to study but also to work. From its foundation in 1593, Stonyhurst has become the UK's leading co-educational Catholic boarding and day school for 3-18 year olds.

We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional, all-round education that enables each child to discover their talents. The capacity to engage children at many different levels is central to life at Stonyhurst and we offer countless opportunities across many different learning contexts both inside and outside the classroom. Central to our pupils success and happiness is our talented and committed staff body, who work with our children to achieve their goals and support them in whichever way this may be.

Stonyhurst is diverse in terms of the academic, cultural and sporting backgrounds of its children, and we celebrate this diversity.

Current Vacancies

Working with the pupils and staff at Stonyhurst is a privilege. The support from the staff community is overwhelmingly friendly and helpful. The pupils are a diverse mix of open and considerate young people who create a vibrant and caring atmosphere from the classroom to the boarding houses. They truly are a pleasure to teach.

English Teacher

• Teaching Assistant
• Assistant Examinations Officer
• Catering Assistant
• Chef de Partie
• Domestic Assistant / Cleaner

Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the teaching, learning and personal development of pupils in EYFS and Key Stage 1.

This is a temporary, part time, term- time role over 3 days. Required for January 2026.

Summary of Duties:

• To undertake a range of duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the Headmaster
• Working with teaching staff, help to plan, prepare and set out in an appropriate way, programmes of work, activities, materials, equipment and resources for groups and for individual children.
• Working under the direction of the class teacher, to be responsible for the delivery of activities or programmes of work to a group or individual pupils, with due regard to their supervision and supporting their learning and development by providing appropriate levels of support and interaction
• To positively and actively promote the Mission and identity of Stonyhurst St. Mary’s Hall and to promote the development of the whole person within the Ignation tradition.

The successful applicant is likely to have:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential
• Experience of EYFS
• Proven experience, understanding and empathy for children in this age range
• A Paediatric First Aid qualification would be desirable but not essential

Closing date: Monday 24th November 2025 @ 12pm

Interviews to be held as soon as is practicable thereafter.

Application Submission Instructions

To ensure your application is processed correctly and to help us maintain data security, please follow these instructions when submitting your application form:

1. Please download the application form here. 

2. Save the file with your name and the job title – Before sending your application, rename the document using the following format:
[Your Full Name] – [Job Title].docx
Example: Jane Doe – Teaching Assistant

3. Send your application to recruitment@stonyhurst.ac.uk

For any queries, please contact recruitment@stonyhurst.ac.uk

 Stonyhurst is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Assistant Examinations Officer

Catering Assistant

Chef de Partie

Domestic Assistant / Cleaner

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