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

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

Assistant Curator

The Role

The Curator has oversight of the work of the department, and is responsible for academic research, the annual exhibition programme, conservation and forging ambassadorial links in the UK and worldwide.

The museum, libraries and archival collections underpin the College’s extensive education work, overseen by the Museum Education Officer who devises lesson plans focusing on the collections in keeping with the curricular needs of pupils and visiting schools.

The Volunteer and Bookings Officer oversees the extensive booking programme and co-ordinates the large group of volunteers who assist with the research and public-facing work of the collections and museum.

The Assistant Curator role will chiefly comprise of cataloguing, image digitisation, registration duties and storage management. The post will answer to the Curator and will work closely with the Education Officer in providing artefacts for teaching, and for curating some displays. It is envisaged that the post will also develop a working relationship with the Volunteer and Bookings Officer in relation to some of the research volunteers, particularly regarding the ongoing re-organisation of the storage areas.

Scope of the Role

• Oversee the routine preservation, and daily administration of material relating to the Collections.

• Manage the registration of the Collections, including loans, insurance and documentation and classification systems on appropriate museum software.

• Maintain all required health and safety documentation, including risk assessments, disaster recovery and salvage plans, in co-operation with the Curator.

• Promote the Collections through displays, exhibitions and lectures, in conjunction with the Curator.

• Work closely with the Museum Education Officer to facilitate the use of the Collections in the College’s educational work.

• Provide advice as required in relation to the professional storage of the Collections.

• Maintain the highest professional standards in relation to monitoring environmental display and storage conditions.

• Work with the Volunteer Liaison Officer to facilitate appropriate volunteer cover for public open days, booked groups and other tours.

• Undertake appropriate academic and exhibitions research into aspects of the Collections, Historic Libraries and Archives.

• Advise and assist Stonyhurst colleagues in the use of the Collections to support their work; educational, extra-curricular, pastoral, development and external relations.

• Appraise potential external donations of material in consultation with the Curator in line with the agreed collecting policy.

• Contribute to a social media plan to publicise the work of the Archives and assist with the maintenance of the Collections website.

• Assist, as part of the team, with the rota of summer/holiday museum openings, occasional evening lectures and the Stonyhurst Scholars Programme.

Essential skills and attributes

Educated to at least degree level in a relevant subject.

Significant experience of Collections Management.

Excellent IT skills and competence in automated cataloguing.

The ability to plan for the future and coordinate activities, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

The capacity to work independently under own initiative, as well as part of a team.

Desirable skills and attributes

Familiarity with current developments in museum conservation and environmental control.

Experience in museum photography and the management of a digital image bank.

Experience with public engagement initiatives and working with school-age children.

Knowledge of English Catholic history and the Early Modern period.

Additional relevant research skills.

Terms and Conditions

Working hours will be an average of 30 hours per week to be worked flexibly. Work days of Monday to Friday although there will be the need for flexibility at busier times. This role requires a whole year commitment, i.e. presence during term-time and non-term-time.

The post-holder will be entitled to 6.4 weeks paid holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays). There is a requirement to work on INSET days and Bank Holiday’s which fall within term-time.

The salary for the role is £25,000 per annum.

Benefits

• An interesting and varied role within a unique setting
• All meals whilst on duty
• Free parking
• Health Shield cash plan and PERKS retail plan
• Complimentary use of the gym and swimming facilities
• Opportunities for training and professional development as appropriate
• Staff fee remission scheme
• Opportunity to join the SEI Master Trust pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme (subject to a 12 month qualifying period)
• Occupational sick pay scheme (subject to a 12 month qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme

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 – Assistant Curator

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

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

Application closing date: Thursday 30 th October, 12 noon.  We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Interviews will be held on 5

^th& 6

^thNovember 2025.

Stonyhurst is committed to the safeguarding of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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Chef de Partie

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