Teacher – Maternity Cover We are looking for an energetic teacher to cover a Year 5 Form Tutor role for a minimum of two terms. The position will also include Maths specialist teaching to pupils in Years 5 and 8 and Games (in particular netball). Reporting to The Head, via the Head of Year 5 Type of position Full time, fixed term for a minimum of two terms Salary Hours Competitive + benefits. Based on qualifications and experience; National Teacher Pay Scales. The working school day is 8.00 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. (including half hour unpaid break), with additional requirements to attend staff meetings, parents’ evenings, and to fulfil some after-school duties or activities. Start date January 2026 The School Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities. Located near the centre of the beautiful and vibrant city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for more than 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model. We have approximately 40 boy and girl boarders, including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly and flexi-boarding. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships. King’s is a vibrant and exciting place to teach. Outside the classroom there are many activities and teaching staff are expected to take an interest in all aspects of School life. All members of staff contribute to extra-curricular activities outside lesson time. Teaching staff are also expected to play a full part in general School duties. Page 1 of 7 The Role Teaching • To inspire learning in children through excellent pedagogy and creativity. • To use the schemes of work provided to plan lessons that meet pupils’ specific needs, including the entrance requirements of their preferred senior school(s). • To deliver differentiated lessons with clear learning objectives and intended outcomes. • To liaise with other staff within your department. • To incorporate ICT into lessons, planning and presentations. • To use all reasonable time to provide the necessary education for the pupils, by good time keeping and making forward plans for all subjects. • To maintain an orderly learning environment with a good level of discipline, encouraging politeness and good manners at all times. • To provide a rich, welcoming and cheerful environment for pupils. • To set and mark work, including homework, in accordance with the School’s Feedback and Marking Policy and homework timetables. • To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils. • To liaise with the Learning Hub, and the Form Tutor, if a child is thought to have a specific learning need. • To maintain a high standard of personal conduct and appearance. Form Tutor Form tutors are required to: • Register pupils according to the Missing Children and Attendance Policy and monitor attendance. • Look after the pastoral and academic needs of each tutee and keep a record of both, updating iSAMS pupil profiles termly (minimum). • Be the “go-to” contact for each child (and parent) in your class. • Ensure reports are completed, proof reading subject reports and writing form tutor reports in line with the Staff Calendar. • Attend scheduled year group and departmental meetings, carrying out allocated actions. • Support the extra-curricular activities of the year group by attending concerts, matches, and performances, and also be supportive of the work of the Chapel choristers. Pupils • To take responsibility for the care, well-being and education of all pupils. • To know, demonstrate and promote the King’s ethos. Page 2 of 7 • To promote the general progress and well-being of all pupils. • To provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters. • To be sensitive to social relationships between children. • To be responsible for the pastoral care of each child within the class. • To be familiar with the requirements of the Children Act 1989 and all relevant School documents. Parents • To maintain and support effective liaison between the School and parents with regard to each child’s progress. • To be available to discuss the academic, social and physical development of the child with his/her parents. • To attend Parents’ Meetings as required. • To encourage parental involvement and co-operation in the education of each child. • To prepare written reports termly, following the agreed format. Assessments and Reports • To monitor and assess children’s progress by keeping up to date records in line with School and national curriculum requirements. • To discuss and record children’s personal targets on a termly basis. • To provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils. • To participate in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above. Educational Methods • To keep up-to-date with new teaching ideas and methods, sharing information and working co-operatively with colleagues. • To review own methods of teaching and programmes of work through courses and curriculum meetings held throughout each term at the end of the School day. Appraisal • To participate in the School’s appraisal procedure. • To participate in arrangements for further training and professional development as a teacher. Staff • To participate in meetings at the School. • To participate in INSET Days at the beginning of each term, or as otherwise arranged. Page 3 of 7 • To liaise with staff, ensuring the flow of information regarding education and pastoral matters. Health and Safety • To safeguard pupils’ health and safety by maintaining good order and discipline and by following the necessary rules and regulations when using equipment. • To communicate to the School Bursar anything regarding general welfare and safety of the pupils in and around the classroom. • To be familiar with the School’s fire safety procedures and to participate in fire drills. • To be familiar with the relevant School policies, as well as KCSIE, and to follow School procedures relating to safeguarding children. • To attend regular training sessions on Child Protection and Safeguarding issues; a record of attendance is kept by the School. • To contact one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads with any concern about a child at the School. Duties • To play a full part in the rota of duties. • To work with colleagues to ensure duties are covered in times of absence etc. • To offer extra-curricular activities each term outside the timetable as required. • To attend whole School events when required, such as plays, concerts, prize giving, and to offer help when needed. • To play an active role in all aspects of School life. Management and Administration • To take such part as may be required in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the School. • If assigned Form Tutor responsibilities, to promptly register the attendance of pupils twice a day. • To attend assemblies. • Teaching staff at King’s are required to have a full understanding of all aspects of the School’s provision, and to show support of children and colleagues throughout the School. Page 4 of 7 Person specification The person appointed will have the necessary experience and qualifications. Essential • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent • Proven ability to teach children of all ages • A breadth of experience of classroom teaching with the ability to deliver excellent lessons • Approachable, committed, enthusiastic, motivated, calm, well-organised • Knowledge of a variety of effective teaching and learning techniques • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Excellent organisational skills in planning and delivery of a bespoke and very creative curriculum • A high level of ICT competence • Open and responsive to new ideas • Willing to work as part of a team • Willing to play an active part in the School community • An understanding of, and acceptance and commitment to, the principles underlying equal opportunities Benefits The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary according to skills and experience and based on Teacher pay scales. The following benefits also apply: • Lunch provided when on duty during term time • Generous holiday entitlement • Pension scheme • Staff health scheme • Cycle to Work scheme • Use of bookable School sports’ facilities Other Paid Leave You may be eligible to take the following types of paid leave, subject to any statutory eligibility requirements or conditions and the School’s rules applicable to each type of leave in force from time to time: • Statutory maternity leave; Page 5 of 7 • Statutory paternity leave; • Statutory adoption leave; • Shared parental leave; • Parental leave; and • Parental bereavement leave. Further details of such leave and the pay that you would be eligible for during such leave are available in the Staff Handbook. Training During the term of your employment, you must complete the following mandatory training, which will be paid for by the School: • Safeguarding and Child Protection; • Health and Safety at Work; • Basic GDPR; and • Fire Awareness The Employee is entitled to take part in various training courses, which the School may provide from time to time. Specific details of the courses which might be available can be obtained on request from School Bursar. Terms and conditions King’s College School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide proof of qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act 1989, as amended. Proof of identity and right to work in the UK is also required. The completion of a medical questionnaire forms an essential part of the pre-employment process for all teaching and non-teaching posts in the School. This may need to be followed by a medical with the applicant’s GP (or School Doctor). How to apply Candidates should return the following documents by 9am on Monday 29th September: • Application form together with a handwritten cover letter; • Document detailing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role; • Reference consent form; • Equality and Diversity monitoring form (optional). Page 6 of 7 Please submit your application to: Mrs Yvette Day, Head and Master over the Choristers, King’s College School, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DN; e-mail: jobs@kcs.cambs.sch.uk. First round interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 6th October. September 2025 Page 7 of 7
Housekeeping Assistant We are seeking to employ a friendly and motivated Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping Team. Located in the heart of Cambridge with excellent facilities and benefits. Reporting to: Domestic Bursar Pay: Hours: Pension: £13.05/ hour, next review April 2026. 20 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 1630-2030 The School operates a defined contribution pension scheme, which all support staff are eligible to join with immediate effect and to which the School and the member of staff both contribute. Contributions are currently 10% and 4% respectively. Start date November 2025 The School Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities. Located near the centre of the beautiful and vibrant city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for approximately 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model; we have around 45 boarders, including our choristers. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships. The Housekeeping Department The Housekeeping Department is a friendly team of 9 working together to deliver a high standard of cleaning with attention to detail. Page 1 of 4 Person Specification ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Experience • Experience of working in a school or similar environment with children and young people (either paid or unpaid). Skills & Ability • Effective communication skills. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to apply given instructions. • Ability to react calmly and quickly in an emergency. • Polite and friendly. The Role To work as a member of the Housekeeping Team to deliver a high standard of cleaning service to all School buildings, including classrooms, toilets, sports facilities, changing rooms and living accommodation. • Follow a defined cleaning routine. • High and low dusting, mopping, wiping and scrubbing surfaces. • Use and handle machinery in accordance with the role following all Health & Safety guidelines. • Perform deep clean duties during main school breaks. • Clean toilets and urinals as per cleaning schedule. Health and Safety • To safeguard pupils’ health and safety by maintaining good order and discipline and by following the necessary rules and regulations when using equipment. • To be familiar with the Housekeeping department and School’s fire safety procedures and participate in fire drills. Safeguarding & Child Protection • To be familiar with the relevant School policies, in particular the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and to follow the School’s procedures relating to safeguarding children. • To attend regular training sessions on Child Protection and Safeguarding issues; a record of attendance is kept by the School. • To contact one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads with any concern about a child at the School. Page 2 of 4 Benefits • Meals provided when on duty during term time • Staff health scheme • Cycle to Work Scheme • Use of School sports facilities • The School participates in the Now Pensions Auto Enrolment scheme. Other Paid Leave You may be eligible to take the following types of paid leave, subject to any statutory eligibility requirements or conditions and the School’s rules applicable to each type of leave in force from time to time: • Statutory maternity leave; • Statutory paternity leave; • Statutory adoption leave; • Shared parental leave; • Parental leave; and • Parental bereavement leave. Further details of such leave and the pay that you would be eligible for during such leave are available in the Staff Handbook. Training During the term of your employment, you must complete the following mandatory training, which will be paid for by the School: • Safeguarding and Child Protection; • Health and Safety at Work; • Working at Height; • Manual Handling; • Basic GDPR; and • Fire Awareness • COSHH Awareness The Employee is entitled to take part in various training courses, which the School may provide from time to time. Specific details of the courses which might be available can be obtained on request from School Bursar. Page 3 of 4 Terms and conditions King’s College School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide proof of qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act 1989, as amended. Proof of identity and right to work in the UK is also required. The completion of a medical questionnaire forms an essential part of the pre-employment process for all teaching and non-teaching posts in the School. This may need to be followed by a medical with the applicant’s GP (or School Doctor). How to apply Candidates should return the following documents: • Application form • Reference consent form • Equality and Diversity monitoring form (optional) Please submit your application to: Meredith Trueman, School Bursar and Director of Operations, King’s College School, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DN; e-mail: jobs@kcs.cambs.sch.uk. October 2025 Page 4 of 4
Kitchen Porter We are looking for a friendly, dynamic person with a can-do attitude to join our busy Catering Team, helping to deliver outstanding meals to more than 500 pupils and staff. This key role underpins the entire catering operation where flexibility and teamwork are essential; it would suit a pro-active candidate who would enjoy being involved in all aspects of catering. Reporting to: Domestic Bursar Pay: £13.05/ hour, next review April 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 am–2:30 pm Break - 30 minutes (unpaid) Occasional weekend work may be required to support events or busy periods. There are times when the choristers are in residence over, for example, Christmas and Easter, and therefore you will be required to work over these periods on a rota basis. Each year you would cover a shift on Christmas Eve; Easter Sunday is covered on a rota basis throughout the team (i.e. you would not be working Easter Sunday every year). You may also be required to work on other days outside of term where necessary. Pension: The school operates a defined contribution pension scheme, which all support staff are eligible to join with immediate effect, and to which the School and the member of staff both contribute. Contributions are currently 10% and 4% respectively. Located near the centre of the beautiful and vibrant city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for more than 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model. We have around 40 boarders, including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly and flexi-boarding. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships. The Catering Department The Catering Department is a bustling environment with a friendly team of 11 working together to feed the pupils and staff of King’s. As well as providing daily lunches for the entire School, and breakfast and dinner for the boarders and choristers, we are often called upon to cater for special events in the School diary. The Role To work as a member of the Catering Team to assist the Domestic Bursar in producing high quality meals and snacks for pupils and staff. Duties and Responsibilities • Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, trays, and all kitchen utensils using commercial dishwashing equipment. • Ensure the dining hall is clean, organised, and ready for service • Clean and maintain heavy kitchen equipment, including: o Bratt pans o Ovens o Fryers (including draining and filtering oil where required) o Stoves / hobs o Hot cupboards and warming units o Dishwashers o Mixing equipment • Ensure all kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas are always kept clean and hygienic. • Follow daily and weekly deep cleaning schedules. • Remove and dispose of waste and recycling correctly, ensuring bins are emptied and cleaned regularly and in a timely manner. • Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. peeling, chopping) when required. • Unpack and store deliveries safely, ensuring proper stock rotation (FIFO). • Restock clean kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery to service areas. • Comply with all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations. • Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues to the Domestic Bursar • Support the wider kitchen team during busy service periods. Opportunities • • • To be involved in aspects of food preparation in support of our chefs. To increase your experience of a large fast-paced catering operation To develop your teamwork and time-management skills Page 2 of 5 Person Specification ATTRIBUTES Qualifications Experience Skills & Ability Legislative ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE • Food Hygiene certificate. • Experience of working in a school or similar environment with children and young people (either paid or unpaid). • Effective communication skills. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to apply given instructions. • Ability to react calmly and quickly in an emergency. • Polite and friendly. • • • • To complete as instructed, and be trained in, the correct and safe operation of all kitchen equipment and chemicals. To undertake food production in line with legal requirements. To assist in keeping records including fridge /freezer temperatures, hot and cold food holding temperatures and all other Food and Health Safety documents required by law. To report to the Domestic Bursar any defects or breakdown of plant or machinery. Health and Safety • • • To safeguard pupils’ health and safety by maintaining good order and discipline and by following the necessary rules and regulations when using equipment. To be familiar with the Catering department and School’s fire safety procedures and participate in fire drills. To undertake Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate training as appropriate. Safeguarding & Child Protection: • • • To be familiar with the relevant School policies, in particular the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and to follow the school’s procedures relating to safeguarding children. To attend regular training sessions on Child Protection and Safeguarding issues; a record of attendance is kept by the school. To contact one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads with any concern about a child at the school. Page 3 of 5 Benefits • Meals provided when on duty during term time • Generous paid holiday entitlement (on average at least 10 weeks per year). Staff health scheme • • Cycle to Work Scheme • Use of School sports facilities • The school participates in the Now Pensions Auto Enrolment scheme. Other Paid Leave You may be eligible to take the following types of paid leave, subject to any statutory eligibility requirements or conditions and the school’s rules applicable to each type of leave in force from time to time: • • • • • • Statutory maternity leave. Statutory paternity leave. Statutory adoption leave. Shared parental leave. Parental leave. Parental bereavement leave. Further details of such leave and the pay that you would be eligible for during such leave are available in the Staff Handbook. Training During the term of your employment, you must complete the following mandatory training, which will be paid for by the school: Safeguarding and Child Protection. Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. • • • Health and Safety at Work; and • Basic GDPR. The Employee is entitled to take part in various training courses, which the school may provide from time to time. Specific details of the courses which might be available can be obtained on request from School Bursar. Terms and Conditions King’s College School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide proof of qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act 1989, as amended. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK is also required. Page 4 of 5 The completion of a medical questionnaire forms an essential part of the pre-employment process for all teaching and non-teaching posts in the school. This may need to be followed by a medical with the applicant’s GP (or School Doctor). How to apply Candidates should return the following documents. • Application form • Reference consent form • Equality and Diversity monitoring form (optional) Please submit your application to Meredith Trueman, School Bursar. Please submit your application to: Meredith Trueman, School Bursar and Director of Operations, King’s College School, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DN; e-mail: jobs@kcs.cambs.sch.uk. October 2025 Page 5 of 5