PRE-SCHOOL LEADER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Minimum of a current Level 3 Childcare qualification (BTEC, CACHE DIPLOMA, EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR or equivalent) English and mathematics GCSE Grades C or above, or equivalent X X BA (Hons) Degree relevant to industry with EYPS / QTS / EYT status Paediatric First Aid and food hygiene qualification X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within...
GROUNDS & GARDEN APPRENTICE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Good standard of education, particularly GCSEs in Math’s and English X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable An understanding of health and safety management, including risk assessments to ensure all activities are carried out in a safe way X Skills/Abilities Good numeracy and literacy skills Good communication skills Ability to understand and follow instructions Ability to work...
MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Good standard of education, particularly GCSEs in Math’s and English X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable An understanding of health and safety management, including risk assessments to ensure all activities are carried out in a safe way X Skills/Abilities Good numeracy and literacy skills Good communication skills Ability to understand and follow instructions Ability to work as ...
CHEF DE PARTIE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: CHEF DE PARTIE Responsible to: Chef Manager/Senior Chef de Partie Role Purpose: The main purposes of the role of the Chef de Partie is: • To ensure the Sedbergh School Hub kitchen contributes to pupil wellness as well as the School’s reputation by delivering consistently high standard food and customer service from a Hub kitchen cooking for two dining rooms. • To supervise catering staff and junior chefs on duty in the absence of Sous Che...
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Full Driving Licence Level 2 or 3 attainment in Cookery Level 2 or above in Food Hygiene Essential Desirable X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable 3-6 years chef experience in commercial kitchen establishments including volume banqueting and restaurants 2-3 years kitchen supervisory experience Experience leading small teams of chefs and kitchen staff in a variety of settings including banqueting an...
NURSERY PRACTITIONER (THE MULBERRY BUSH, CASTERTON) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: NURSERY PRACTITIONER Responsible to: Deputy Manager Main Purpose: As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for the care, learning and development of children ages 0- 3 years, ensuring they receive the highest standard of early years education. You will work as part of a dedicated team, building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to create a nurturing and engaging environmen...
MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE Responsible to: Clerk of Works Key Duties & Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include: • To achieve good timekeeping in attending work and college. • Carry out relevant trade duties on responsive and planned works as requested to School specifications and standards. • Repairs and restoration work on school properties. • To work in accordance with the information, instruction and training given saf...
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE Responsible to: Chef Manager/Sous Chef Role Purpose: The main purposes of the role of the Senior Chef de Partie is: • To ensure the Sedbergh School Hub kitchen contributes to pupil wellness as well as the school reputation by delivering consistently high standard food and customer service from a Hub kitchen cooking for two dining rooms. • To assist with managing the full Catering team, with the key aim of main...
CLEANING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: CLEANING ASSISTANT Responsible to: Cleaning Manager Main Purpose: Cleaning school buildings Roles and Responsibilities: The role of the Cleaning Assistant is to clean and maintain tidiness in all designated areas, as allocated by the Cleaning Supervisor, including periodic deep cleaning as specified. The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility. The duties of the Cleaning Assistant will be vari...
TEACHER OF DT (PT 0.5) PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Educated to Degree level or equivalent A range of teaching experience to include GCSE and A Level QTS Qualification Experience/Knowledge X X X Essential Desirable Ability to teach further Design Technology X Experience of a full-boarding environment Experience of CAD and CAM Knowledge of Jewellery and Silversmithing X X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Excellent managemen...
CLEANER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment None required Experience/Knowledge Previous cleaning experience Skills/Abilities Attention to detail Ability to work alone and as part of a team Previous work in a school setting Essential Desirable Essential Desirable x Essential Desirable x x x
GROUNDS AND GARDEN APPRENTICE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: GROUNDS AND GARDEN APPRENTICE Responsible to: Grounds Manager Purpose The gardening team of Sedbergh School provide pupils, staff and visitors to the School with gardens commensurate with the School’s long standing position as a leading Independent School. There may be occasions when out of normal hours working will be required, i.e. special school events. Time can be taken off in lieu in consultation with the Grounds Manager....
PRE-SCHOOL LEADER (THE MULBERRY BUSH, CASTERTON) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: PRE-SCHOOL LEADER Responsible to: Nursery Director Main Purpose: As the Pre-School Room Leader, you will lead the 3-4-year-old room, ensuring a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, and academically. Working closely with the wider school team, you will support children’s transition into formal education, fostering their curiosity and independence through a ...
TEACHER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (0.5) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: TEACHER OF DT (PART-TIME 0.5) Responsible to: Head of DT Main Purpose: To teach Design Technology throughout the Senior School Roles and Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the Design Technology Department throughout the whole school, from Year 9 up to A-level. A specialism in Jewellery and Silversmithing would be welcome but is by no means essential. Exact allocations dep...
NURSERY PRACTITIONER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Minimum of a current Level 3 Childcare qualification (NVQ, BTEC, CACHE DIPLOMA, EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR or equivalent) English and mathematics GCSE Grades C or above, or equivalent Paediatric First Aid qualification and Basic Food Hygiene qualification Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures X X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Appropriate experience of work...
CHEF DE PARTIE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Level 2 or 3 attainment in Cookery Level 2 or above in Food Hygiene Essential Desirable X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable 3-5 years of chef experience in commercial kitchens including reputable hotel, banqueting or restaurants Experience of organising medium size banquets with effective production schedules and prep lists Experience in supervising small teams of chefs or kitchen porters with effective del...
CATERING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: CATERING ASSISTANT Responsible to: Front of House and Catering Staff Manager Role Purpose: • Complete the essential cleaning of food service, dining and prep areas, dishes and wares to a high standard. • Be available when time permits to assist chefs and chef managers with duties in the kitchen and between Houses and other venues. • To ensure the Hospitality Department contributes to pupil wellness as well as the school reputation ...
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant Responsible to: Director of Sport Main Purpose: To support the delivery of the schools outstanding Strength and Conditioning programme in the Senior School through coaching pupils and sharing your enthusiasm for Strength and Conditioning with our pupils. Roles and Responsibilities: • To support the delivery of the strength and conditioning programme, leading athletic...
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Educated to degree level (Placement Students will also be considered) ✓ Strength and Conditioning qualification (or is willing to work towards UKSCA /equivalent) ✓ Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Experience of Coaching Strength and Conditioning in multiple sports ✓ Experience of performance Strength and Conditioning Knowledge of Boarding education or Coachi...
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification Experience/Knowledge Working with young children Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable x Essential Desirable x Essential Desirable Empathy, understanding of neurodiversity and patience Commitment to supporting continued progress Willingness to adapt approach as directed by SENDCo or class teacher Positivity and teamwork x x x x
THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
Part-time
PREP SCHOOL UK REGISTRAR JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: PREP SCHOOL UK REGISTRAR Responsible to: The Head Teacher of Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School and the Director of Admissions The Prep School UK Registrar will also work closely with the Overseas Registrar, the Marketing Team and the Head Teacher of Sedbergh School Main Purpose: Recruitment of new pupils into Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School (CSPS) from the UK and abroad. The Prep School UK Registrar will work as part of ...
PREP SCHOOL REGISTRAR PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Educated to degree level or equivalent X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Knowledge of Sedbergh Senior and Prep Schools X Familiar with and enjoys working in a fast paced and focussed environment Computer literate – ISAMS, and Office programmes (outlook, word and excel to an extent) X X Skills/Abilities Highly organised Excellent attention to detail Outstanding communicator – ...
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT Responsible to: SENDCO Main Purpose: To provide support in school for a pupil (Year 5, 2025 – 2026) with additional educational needs Roles and Responsibilities: • To provide learning support for the named pupil in class or in withdrawal situations. • To develop knowledge of the particular needs of named pupil and seek advice from SENDCo, the class teacher and parents. • To aid access to the full range of lea...
THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Not specified
Part-time
VISITING TEACHER OF SINGING – MATERNITY LEAVE COVER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable A good degree-level qualification in Music and/or Performance from a recognised university or conservatoire X Degree or higher-level qualification X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Experience of teaching singing to a range of students from beginner to advanced level Experience of teaching pupils in a school environment Demonstrate a proven track r...
VISITING TEACHER OF SINGING JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: VISITING TEACHER OF SINGING – TWO TERM CONTRACT Responsible to: Director of Music; Head of Music (Prep) Main Purpose: To deliver one-to-one singing lessons to pupils each week during term-time, and to assist with the delivery of a range of performance opportunities as required and discussed with the Director of Music and Head of Music. Roles and Responsibilities: • To organise and deliver weekly singing lessons at Sedbergh Prep...
MINIBUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ADHOC MINIBUS DRIVER Responsible to: Transport Manager Main Purpose: Driving pupils and staff on School business Roles and Responsibilities: • • • • • • • To undertake minibus journeys as agreed and directed by the member of staff responsible for the services, ensuring punctuality, safety & comfort for passengers. To always ensure that School vehicles are driven courteously and in accordance with all Highway Law, School Policy and Guidan...
MINIBUS DRIVER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Driving licence with D1 classification or equivalent X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Must be over 25 for insurance purposes X Experience of driving minibuses Skills/Abilities X Essential Desirable To be able to communicate with staff, pupils and parents verbally and in written format Ability to use own initiative, and to be proactive in finding possible solutions to problems Pract...
MINIBUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: MINIBUS DRIVER Responsible to: Transport Manager Main Purpose: Driving Pupils and staff on School business Roles and Responsibilities: • To undertake minibus journeys as agreed and directed by the member of staff responsible for the services, ensuring punctuality, safety & comfort for passengers • To always ensure that School vehicles are driven courteously and in accordance with all Highway Law, School Policy and Guidance documents an...
MINIBUS DRIVER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Driving licence with D1 classification or equivalent X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Must be over 25 for insurance purposes X Experience of driving minibuses Skills/Abilities X Essential Desirable To be able to communicate with staff, pupils and parents verbally and in written format Ability to use own initiative, and to be proactive in finding possible solutions to problems Pract...