Job Title: School Minibus Driver
Reporting To: Transport Manager
We are seeking a conscientious, approachable, and flexible driver who enjoys working with young people and values creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Duties will include:
- Driving Preparatory School and College minibuses and other vehicles as required.
- Carrying out pre and post journey driver’s vehicle checks.
- Carrying out minor maintenance checks such as checking/topping up oils, changing bulbs etc.
- Keeping the vehicle clean and tidy inside and outside.
- Assisting and supervising passengers as necessary.
- Assisting other College staff as required.
Skills and Experience:
- Hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence with a D1 entitlement (essential for minibus operation).
- Due to vehicle insurance requirements, applicants must be within the insurer-approved age range of 23 to 70.
- Be willing to attend and pass a minibus driving assessment test/MiDAS.
- Be willing to complete and pass the Disclosure and Barring Service vetting process.
Hours of work available are:
- 6.00am – 8.15am Monday – Friday.
- 6.30am – 8.45am Saturday.
- 5.00pm – 7.30pm Monday – Friday.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.
Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk
A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.
If you need this application form in an alternative format or require assistance completing it, please contact us at recruitment@lancing.org.uk
The Appointment
From January 2026, we are seeking to appoint a full time Graduate Assistant to live and work in this busy boarding school and to develop and share their sporting expertise as well as to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. This is, in the first instance, a one-year appointment and one which involves close working with a range of staff and pupils within the senior school (and possibly within the Lancing Preparatory Schools also).
Job Description
The Graduate Assistant is responsible to the Assistant Head Co-Curricular and the Director of Sport.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Coaching of games. Depending on proficiency, the Assistant may be responsible for a School team.
- Assisting Saturday sports fixtures. Depending on proficiency, the Assistant may be required to umpire matches against other schools.
- Some administration work in the School Office will be required.
- Pastoral involvement in the House to which the Assistant is attached, including assisting House staff with evening duties on two evenings a week. In addition, dependent on experience, there may be the opportunity to act as academic tutor to individual pupils.
- Participation in afternoon activities which may entail further games coaching, involvement with the Combined Cadet Force, involvement with “Outreach”, the School’s service to the community project or with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or the Scouts.
- Graduate Assistants may help with supervision of the Library.
- To attend staff inset days at the end and beginning of the term as the Head Master shall reasonably require.
- To assist with the staffing of pupil recreational facilities at weekends and in the evenings.
- To assist with the staffing of trips and visits.
- To assist with the management of sporting and other events, e.g. meeting and greeting parents; assisting in House events; assisting in the supervision of pupils and welcoming of logistics at whole-school events (e.g. Carol Services, Founder’s Day)
- To assist with Common Room Duties
- Teach curriculum PE across all three terms as well as observe, and possibly assist in, the teaching of GCSE and BTEC PE.
- Graduate Assistants will receive training to assist in the efficient running of our on-site swimming pool as a lifeguard.
- Your exact timetable will be established by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in consultation with the Director of Sport.
Graduate Assistants at Lancing College undertake a wide range of roles, and these roles will, where possible, be linked to interests and areas of expertise. In addition, Graduate Assistants may help at the Prep School as coaches and classroom assistants; may help with administrative and physical tasks in academic departments and help with staff resources.
The Graduate Assistants are managed by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in terms of deployment and the Director of Sport in terms of day to day business, and by the HMM of the House to which they are pastorally attached. Any additional requests for assistance from the Graduate Assistants must be made through the Assistant Head Co-Curricular and the Director of Sport.
Skills and Experience:
- Be able to use their initiative and take responsibility.
- Be able to use basic computer software packages.
- Behave and act as a member of staff when working with children and maintain an appropriate distance.
- Enjoy working with young people.
- Be aware of the ages of the children that they will be working with and understand their needs.
- Be a good communicator/listener and be able to build relationships with students, teachers, and support staff.
- Be able to provide quality time for the Boarders with mutual respect being shown.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
- Have a sense of humour.
- Always set a good example to the children, both in appearance and in conduct.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.
Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk
A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.
Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Director of Sports, Kelly Edwards: kve@lancing.org.uk
The Appointment
We are seeking to appoint a full time Undergraduate Assistant to live and work in this busy boarding school and to develop and share their sporting expertise as well as to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. This is, in the first instance, a one-year appointment and one which involves close working with a range of staff and pupils within the senior school (and possibly within the Lancing Preparatory Schools also).
Job Description
The Undergraduate Assistant is responsible to the Assistant Head Co-Curricular and the Director of Sport.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- To coach games. Depending on proficiency, the Assistant may be responsible for a School team.
- To assist with Saturday sports fixtures. Depending on proficiency, the Assistant may be required to umpire matches against other schools.
- Some administration work in the School Office will be required.
- To have some pastoral involvement in the House to which the Assistant is attached, including assisting House staff with evening duties on two evenings a week. In addition, dependent on experience, there may be the opportunity to act as academic tutor to individual pupils.
- To participate in afternoon activities which may entail further games coaching, involvement with the Combined Cadet Force, involvement with “Outreach”, the School’s service to the community project or with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or the Scouts.
- To help with supervision of the Library as and when needed.
- To attend staff inset days at the end and beginning of the term as the Head Master shall reasonably require.
- To assist with the staffing of pupil recreational facilities at weekends and in the evenings.
- To assist with the staffing of trips and visits.
- To assist with the staffing of trips and visits.
- To assist with the management of sporting and other events, e.g. meeting and greeting parents; assisting in House events; assisting in the supervision of pupils and welcoming of logistics at whole-school events (e.g. Carol Services, Founder’s Day).
- To assist with Common Room Duties.
- To teach curriculum PE across all three terms as well as observe, and possibly assist in, the teaching of GCSE and BTEC PE.
Undergraduate Assistants at Lancing College undertake a wide range of roles and these roles will, where possible, be linked to interests and areas of expertise. Undergraduate Assistants will be required to help in the general running of the department; preparation, displays, support and planning. Undergraduate Assistants will receive training to assist in the efficient running of our on-site swimming pool as a lifeguard. Your exact timetable will be established by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in consultation with the Director of Sport. In addition, Graduate Assistants may help at the Prep School as coaches and classroom assistants; may help with administrative and physical tasks in academic departments and help with staff resources.
The Undergraduate Assistants are managed by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in terms of deployment and the Director of Sport in terms of day to day business, and by the HMM of the House to which they are pastorally attached. Any additional requests for assistance from the Undergraduate Assistants must be made through the Assistant Head Co-Curricular and the Director of Sport.
Skills and Experience:
- Be able to use their initiative and take responsibility.
- Be able to use basic computer software packages.
- Behave and act as a member of staff when working with children and maintain an appropriate distance.
- Enjoy working with young people.
- Be aware of the ages of the children that they will be working with and understand their needs.
- Be a good communicator/listener and be able to build relationships with students, teachers, and support staff.
- Be able to provide quality time for the Boarders with mutual respect being shown.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
- Have a sense of humour.
- Always set a good example to the children, both in appearance and in conduct.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.
Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk
A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.
Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Director of Sports, Kelly Edwards: kve@lancing.org.uk
The Appointment
From September 2026, we are seeking to appoint a full time Graduate Assistant to live and work in this busy boarding school and to develop and share their sporting expertise as well as to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. This is, in the first instance, a one-year appointment and one which involves close working with a range of staff and pupils within the senior school (and possibly within the Lancing Preparatory Schools also).
Job Description
The Graduate Assistant is responsible to the Assistant Head Co-Curricular and the Director of Sport.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Coaching of games. Depending on proficiency, the Assistant may be responsible for a School team.
- Assisting Saturday sports fixtures. Depending on proficiency, the Assistant may be required to umpire matches against other schools.
- Some administration work in the School Office will be required.
- Pastoral involvement in the House to which the Assistant is attached, including assisting House staff with evening duties on two evenings a week. In addition, dependent on experience, there may be the opportunity to act as academic tutor to individual pupils.
- Participation in afternoon activities which may entail further games coaching, involvement with the Combined Cadet Force, involvement with “Outreach”, the School’s service to the community project or with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or the Scouts.
- Graduate Assistants may help with supervision of the Library.
- To attend staff inset days at the end and beginning of the term as the Head Master shall reasonably require.
- To assist with the staffing of pupil recreational facilities at weekends and in the evenings.
- To assist with the staffing of trips and visits.
- To assist with the management of sporting and other events, e.g. meeting and greeting parents; assisting in House events; assisting in the supervision of pupils and welcoming of logistics at whole-school events (e.g. Carol Services, Founder’s Day)
- To assist with Common Room Duties
- Teach curriculum PE across all three terms as well as observe, and possibly assist in, the teaching of GCSE and BTEC PE.
- Graduate Assistants will receive training to assist in the efficient running of our on-site swimming pool as a lifeguard.
- Your exact timetable will be established by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in consultation with the Director of Sport.
Graduate Assistants at Lancing College undertake a wide range of roles, and these roles will, where possible, be linked to interests and areas of expertise. In addition, Graduate Assistants may help at the Prep School as coaches and classroom assistants; may help with administrative and physical tasks in academic departments and help with staff resources.
The Graduate Assistants are managed by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in terms of deployment and the Director of Sport in terms of day to day business, and by the HMM of the House to which they are pastorally attached. Any additional requests for assistance from the Graduate Assistants must be made through the Assistant Head Co-Curricular and the Director of Sport.
Skills and Experience:
- Be able to use their initiative and take responsibility.
- Be able to use basic computer software packages.
- Behave and act as a member of staff when working with children and maintain an appropriate distance.
- Enjoy working with young people.
- Be aware of the ages of the children that they will be working with and understand their needs.
- Be a good communicator/listener and be able to build relationships with students, teachers, and support staff.
- Be able to provide quality time for the Boarders with mutual respect being shown.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
- Have a sense of humour.
- Always set a good example to the children, both in appearance and in conduct.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.
Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk
A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.
Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Director of Sports, Kelly Edwards: kve@lancing.org.uk
Lancing College Catering Department
The College has in excess of 800 pupils and staff, the majority of which are full boarders at the school during term-time. The Catering Department provides breakfast, lunch and evening meal up to seven days per week during term-time and lunch for staff throughout the year. There is also extensive hospitality and event catering required throughout the year and a busy summer lettings programme during July and August. Events can be for internal groups ranging from sports teas, parent events, departmental dinner, and fund raising events, and also for external groups hiring the school facilities.
Job Title: General Catering Assistant (Zero Hours)
Reporting to: Head of Catering, Deputy Heads of Catering and Head Chef.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- To assist the management team in the provision of food to the agreed standard within the budgetary limitations.
- To assist in the maintenance of high standards in Hygiene and Health and Safety.
- To ensure that all foods to be served from the dining room, or designated function areas, are presented in accordance with College standards.
- To ensure all menus and signage are updated and correct.
- To monitor the implementation of cleaning schedules, taking remedial action as required, in the absence of supervisors.
- To ensure all temperature checks are carried out and recorded to the standard required to company policies.
- To encourage good team morale through good practices, leading by example and making use of motivational skills.
- To promote a professional image and good customer relations.
- To carry out any reasonable requests made by the management team.
- To attend meetings and training.
- To assist with internal and external functions when required.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is committed to providing a quality service right down to the small details.
- Proactive in seeking service improvements with a flexible approach to meeting customer needs.
Desirable
- Possess qualifications or experience in Catering and Hospitality.
Terms and Conditions:
- This is a zero-hour contract, no hours of work are guaranteed. However, shift patterns are typically:
- 6.30am – 1.30pm
- 12.30pm – 8.00pm
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk
A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.
Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Head of Catering, Hannah Bond hbond@lancing.org.uk
The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.
We are seeking a conscientious, approachable, and flexible driver who enjoys working with young people and values creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Job Title: School Minibus Driver
Responsible To: Transport Manager
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To drive Preparatory School and College minibuses and other vehicles as required.
- To carry out pre and post journey driver’s vehicle checks.
- To carry out minor maintenance checks such as checking/topping up oils, changing bulbs etc.
- To keep the vehicle clean and tidy inside and outside.
- To assist and supervising passengers as necessary.
- To assist other College staff as required.
Skills and Experience:
- Hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence with a D1 entitlement (essential for minibus operation).
- Due to vehicle insurance requirements, applicants must be within the insurer-approved age range of 23 to 70.
- Be willing to attend and pass a minibus driving assessment test/MiDAS.
- Be willing to complete and pass the Disclosure and Barring Service vetting process.
This job description sets out main duties at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk
A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.
Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Transport Manager, Kirsty Brown kbrown@lancing.org.uk
The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.