From September 2026

Closing date: Noon, 29th July

Millfield School is seeking an experienced and inspirational Bagpipes Teacher to provide individual tuition across Millfield Senior School and Millfield Prep School. This is an exciting opportunity to help develop and grow bagpipe provision, inspiring pupils aged 6–18.

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic musician able to teach a range of abilities, from beginners to more advanced players. The successful candidate will play a key role in encouraging uptake, developing musicianship, and preparing pupils for concerts and examinations.

The role requires strong organisation and communication skills, including maintaining lesson records and liaising with pupils, parents and colleagues. There may also be opportunities to support school concerts.

This is a self-employed position of approximately half a day per week, with potential to grow as demand increases. The successful candidate will manage their own invoicing and arrangements for lesson payments directly with parents.

Millfield offers an inspiring and supportive environment, excellent facilities, and a thriving music programme. Join us and play a key role in developing this exciting opportunity for our pupils.

**Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible**

Millfield School is seeking an experienced and inspirational Head of Cricket to lead and develop its cricket programme for students in Years 9–13. This is a senior coaching and leadership role within our ambitious sports environment, with responsibility for shaping player development, coaching standards and the strategic direction of cricket across the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and ongoing development of Millfield’s cricket programme for boys and girls.
• Coach teams and individual players throughout the year, with responsibility for a defined player group during the summer season.
• Design and oversee Individual Development Plans, working closely with students, parents and external partners.
• Lead the development and performance of the cricket coaching team, supporting high‑quality coaching practice.
• Build strong links with prep schools, county cricket clubs, universities and governing bodies to support talent development and recruitment.
• Contribute to the wider life of Millfield School and the continued development of Millfield Sport, including working with the Enterprises team during non-term time to support the commercial development of cricket‑related activities and programmes.

About You

• An experienced cricket coach with a strong background in high‑performance, professional or school environments.
• Hold an ECB Level III qualification (or equivalent), with advanced coaching qualifications desirable.
• An effective leader, able to inspire students and develop colleagues.
• Knowledgeable about long‑term player development and integrating performance sport within an educational setting.
• Well organised and proactive, with strong communication skills and an ability to manage planning, logistics and budgets effectively.

Working Hours and Salary

This is a year‑round role working 42 hours per week, typically across Monday to Saturday, with occasional Sunday work required to support fixtures, tournaments or events.

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on skills and experience.

Benefits include:

• 10 weeks’ holiday, to be taken outside of term time
• Freshly prepared lunches for £10.30 per month
• Access to school facilities and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme

**Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible** 

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK.

Millfield School is seeking a highly professional and proactive Senior Office Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support to the Head’s Office. This is a pivotal role requiring outstanding organisation, discretion and communication skills, supporting the smooth and efficient running of the Head’s daily business.

About the Role

You will:

• Work closely with the Executive Assistant to provide professional and confidential administrative support to the Head’s Office.
• Support the coordination of the Head’s diary, meetings and appointments, ensuring the smooth running of daily activities.
• Draft correspondence and manage communications on behalf of the Head’s Office.
• Proactively manage inboxes and workflows in liaison with the Executive Assistant, ensuring actions are progressed efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Prepare agendas, coordinate meetings and take minutes as required.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and records to support the effective operation of the office.
• Assist with hospitality and event arrangements, including coordinating invitations and catering.

About You

You will bring:

• At least 2 years successful experience in a comparable role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information professionally and liaise confidently with a wide range of people.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• A calm, proactive and solution‑focused approach, especially when working under pressure.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Experience within an educational environment and knowledge of school systems would be advantageous.

Working Hours & Salary:

This is a term-time plus 7 weeks position working Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm, offering an actual salary of £26,210–£29,704.67 (£30,000–£34,000 FTE), dependent on skills and experience, together with a wide range of staff benefits.

**Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible**

Millfield Prep School is seeking a friendly, reliable and customer-focused Shop Assistant to join our busy School Shop team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive school community and play an important role in providing a high-quality service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the shop while maintaining the welcoming and professional standards for which Millfield is known.

Working closely with the Retail Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of the shop’s operation, including serving customers, processing sales, receiving and displaying stock, maintaining stock levels and assisting with stock checks and stock takes. You will also support uniform fittings and kit-outs for pupils, manage lost property items and help process stationery orders for the school. The role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and suppliers.

We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Previous retail or customer service experience would be advantageous, although full training will be provided. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience are essential.

The normal working hours for this position are 7.45am to 1.15pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, together with 7.45am to 12.15pm for 10 Saturdays during term time. In addition, you will be required to work a further 110.25 hours during non-term time on a rota basis. The salary for this role is £10,189.50 per annum.

Millfield offers a welcoming and rewarding working environment, together with the opportunity to contribute to the daily life of one of the UK's leading independent schools.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Millfield School for an experienced Futures Counsellor to join our Futures team in supporting Millfield students and their families with all elements of future pathway exploration and application.

This role will support students applying for all global higher education and future pathways in the UK, USA, Canada, and the EU. The majority of our students apply to the UK with an increasing number applying to the USA, Canada and the EU.

Millfield is one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls, aged 2-18 years. Millfield is not like other schools and never has been. Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6) and a further 450 students at the neighbouring Prep School. Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.

The successful applicant will have experience of providing careers and higher education advice and will have a passion and commitment for working with and supporting young people and their families.

There will potentially be the opportunity for the successful candidate to take on additional roles within the school’s co-curricular programme.

Key duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working with the Futures Team to support a comprehensive service for students, families and staff.
• Offering UK, USA, Canada, EU & global HE and alternative pathways support when needed and dependent on case load.
• Organising and attending events promoting future pathways including assisting with the planning of the annual Futures Fair, OM Careers Convention, Futures activity days and the UCAS Exhibition trip.
• Offering informational workshops along with the HoD
• Attending annual networking, workshops and PD events to remain up to date on all aspects of careers and Higher Education.

The hours of work are part-time, 8.30am -5.00pm 3 days per week during term time (22.5hrs per week). You will also be expected to work an additional 4 weeks of 22.5hrs per week, during the school holidays. In return, you will receive a salary of £20.32 per hour equating to approximately £19,232.32 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay). The final salary may vary slightly depending on how the 22.5 hours are distributed across the week, freshly prepared lunches for just £10.30 per month, access to the school facilities and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.

Millfield Prep School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 3 from 1 September 2026. Working closely with class teachers and our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), you will play an important role in supporting the pupil's learning, wellbeing and development, helping them to access all aspects of school life and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will provide both individual and small-group support, assist with learning activities, promote positive behaviour, and work collaboratively with teaching staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The role may also involve supporting interventions, supervising pupils during duties, and assisting the wider school community as required.

We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with children and adults alike. You will be an effective team player with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people. Experience of supporting children with special educational needs, emotional regulation or communication needs would be an advantage.

This is a fixed-term position commencing on 1 September 2026, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.45pm, term time only. The role will be reviewed annually and offers a salary of £20,132.89 per annum.

Millfield offers a supportive working environment, excellent facilities and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child's educational journey.

Millfield Enterprises is seeking a highly organised, proactive and customer-focused Events & Courses Co‑ordinator to support the planning and delivery of our diverse and growing portfolio of events, courses and camps.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the heart of a busy, commercial events operation within one of the UK’s leading independent schools. This role has become available due to internal progression, reflecting the opportunities for development within the team.

The Role

As Events & Courses Co‑ordinator, you will play a key role in the planning, sales, and delivery of residential and non-residential programmes. Acting as second-in-command to the Senior Events & Courses Manager, you will ensure high standards of customer experience, operational excellence and commercial success.

You will also take on responsibilities as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting a strong safeguarding culture across all activity (training provided).

Key Responsibilities

• 📅 Coordinate and deliver a wide range of events, courses and camps
• 👥 Act as a lead operational contact for assigned programmes, including on-site delivery
• 🗂️ Plan logistics including facilities, staffing, timetables and programme schedules
• 📈 Support sales activity, respond to enquiries and help convert bookings
• 🤝 Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients and partners
• 💻 Maintain accurate systems, records and reporting
• 🔄 Deputise for the Senior Events & Courses Manager when required
• 🛡️ Support safeguarding, health & safety and compliance across all activities

What we’re looking for

• 🎟️ Has experience in events, hospitality, education programmes or a similar environment
• 🧩 Is highly organised and able to manage multiple projects at once
• ⚡ Thrives in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment
• 💬 Communicates confidently and builds strong working relationships
• 🚀 Is proactive, adaptable and solution-focused
• 🔍 Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards
• 🛡️ Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of young people

Additional Information

• Flexibility is essential, including evenings, weekends during school holiday periods
• This role includes DDSL responsibilities (training provided)
• The position is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including Enhanced DBS clearance

What you’ll receive

• £27,250 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Freshly prepared lunches for just £10.30 per month
• Access to excellent school facilities
• Discounts and cashback through our Employee Assistance Programme
• The opportunity to work in a unique, vibrant environment delivering outstanding events

Hours of work

This is a full-time, year-round role working 35 hours per week on a rota basis.

• During peak periods (including school holidays), flexibility is required, with evening and weekend working
• During term time, working patterns are typically Monday to Friday, with shifts of:
  • 8.30am – 4.00pm
  • 10.00am – 5.30pm

Join us and play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences at Millfield Enterprises — apply today.

Are you confident commanding large vehicles? Millfield School is looking for a Minibus Driver to join our dedicated team.

This is a permanent position working 5.45pm-7.45pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during term time (32.6 weeks per year).

This position offers a rate of £12.98 per hour, which equates to a salary of £3,871.70 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay).

Successful applicants must hold a D1 licence. All successful applicants will receive Minibus familiarisation training prior to commencing employment.

If you're ready to be part of an exceptional team and make a positive impact on the lives of our students, apply today and embark on a fulfilling journey as a Minibus Driver at Millfield School.

We are currently looking for individuals with cleaning experience (or a willingness to learn) to join our cleaning team.

Housekeeping Cleaners will be responsible for cleaning an allocated area which may be classrooms, offices, sport and art facilities, boarding houses or other school buildings.

We have the following positions available:

Campus Cleaners

Hours of work: 5am-8am every Saturday

Contract type: 52 weeks, permanent

Location: Street

Salary: £12.71 per hour which equates to a salary of £1,982.76 per annum (Inclusive of holiday pay)

Hours of work: 4pm to 6pm or 5pm-7pm or 6pm-8pm Monday to Friday

Contract type: Term time, permanent

Location: Street

Salary: £12.71 per hour which equates to a salary of £4,753.54 per annum (Inclusive of holiday pay)

Boarding House Cleaner

Hours of work: Three hours per day, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times between 8.30am and 9.15am. In addition, you will work two hours on alternate Saturdays, usually between 8.30am and 10.30am.

Contract type: Term time, plus 72 hours during non-term for deep cleans (usually worked three days immediately after the end of each term and three days immediately before the start of each term).

Location: Street

Salary: £12.71 per hour which equates to a salary of £8,597.06 per annum (Inclusive of holiday pay)

As this role is based within our boarding houses, and due to the age of the students and our safeguarding responsibilities, all applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Additionally, Millfield offers our staff a large array of benefits including (but not limited to) generous holiday entitlement, freshly prepared lunches for just £10.30 per month, access to the school facilities and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.

Millfield School is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Exams Assistant to support the smooth running of internal and external examinations throughout the academic year.

Working closely with the Examinations Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring exams are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with awarding body requirements. This is a varied, cyclical role, with peak activity during exam periods and results days.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with entries for exam series (summer and November)
• Support the preparation of candidate communications, including Access Arrangements
• Help with training and administration of invigilators
• Prepare exam materials, seating plans and documentation
• Assist with setting up exam venues
• Provide support during results days, including handling enquiries
• Support post-examination services (e.g. reviews of marking, script requests)
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems

About You

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident using Microsoft Office and IT systems
• Able to follow processes and maintain confidentiality
• A proactive team player with a flexible approach
• Able to manage workload during busy peak periods
• Customer-focused when responding to queries

Working Hours and Salary

• 35 hours per week, typically 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Term time only plus 6 weeks, including:
  • Approximately 3 weeks in August (results period)
  • Attendance 1–2 days before exam sessions (November, January, April)
  • Additional hours during the summer term (April–June), including some early starts and late finishes
• Salary: £20,395.76 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay)

This role reflects the cyclical nature of examinations, and flexibility is essential during key periods.

Application Closing Date: 12:00 noon, 7 August 2026