Our staff reflect our strong family ethos and consider it a privilege to work in a historic setting surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds. All members of staff play a full role in the life of the school.
Employee Benefits include discounted membership of the Westonbirt Leisure Centre and Golf Course, lunches, opportunities to join the cycle to work scheme and to purchase private health insurance at group membership rates.
Job descriptions and application forms for current vacancies are listed below.
Westonbirt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant for every post will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Please note: there is always strong competition for the vacancies and to be fair to all candidates we have specific application deadlines to which we will adhere for every vacancy.
Please email Michelle Andrews, HR Officer on michelle.andrews@westonbirtschool.uk to submit your application.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Housekeeper/ Cleaners
Westonbirt Schools are seeking Housekeepers to join our friendly and busy housekeeping team, to perform a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance of a safe, clean and hygienic environment. Key duties may include cleaning toilets, showers, bathrooms, the vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping of floors, corridors and rooms. The completion of laundry and other domestic duties and ensuring that cleaning materials are safely stored.
We have various hours available, daytime, evening , year round or term time.
Salary: £9.05 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Employment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.
Due to increasing pupil numbers, we have opportunities for minibus drivers to join our friendly team, providing a safe, professional and courteous transport service.
Candidates will need to be confident in interacting with children and be able to maintain a good atmosphere on the bus. Drivers will need to have a warm and flexible approach, be able to show initiative and work well on their own and as part of a team.
Drivers are required to hold a current unrestricted D1 entitlement, driver CPC card and tacho card.
This is a part-time role, with a range of different hours available including mornings, afternoons and evenings, or a combination.
Salary is up to £11.35 per hour for fully-qualified drivers.
Start Date: ASAP
Employment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and suitably qualified Recreational Assistants at Westonbirt School to perform a variety of tasks associated with the operation of Westonbirt Leisure Centre including Lifeguarding.
We are seeking candidates who already hold a RLSS Lifeguarding Qualification or with the ability to obtain within three months.
Casual hours that meet the requirements of the business.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and suitably qualified Casual Swimming Teacher/ coaches at Westonbirt School to join our Swimming Academy Team.
We are seeking candidates who hold a valid Swim England Level 2 or equivalent Swim Teaching Qualification and RLSS or NRASTC Lifeguarding Qualification
Casual hours that meet the requirements of the business.
Part Time Teacher of Drama
We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring and innovative teacher, who has the relevant skills to teach Drama from KS1 through to KS3, to join our thriving Drama Department. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences within the classroom and keen to contribute to wider aspects of School life.
Candidates are sought who can demonstrate a particular aptitude for:
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 15th October 2020.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2020.
The start date for this position is January 2021
Westonbirt Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Buildings Team Leader
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buildings Team Leader at Westonbirt Schools.
The Buildings Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the works of the Maintenance Team and for ensuring that items which require maintenance are working as expected and required in line with the School’s policies and procedures. This is a hands on role.
We are seeking candidates with a construction background, a good understanding and knowledge of mechanical and electrical installations and ongoing PPM requirements, site safety, permit to work systems and emergency planning as well as the experience and competence to carry out most basic trade works within the carpentry, plumbing and painting spheres. A plumbing qualification would be desirable.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 16 October 2020 with interviews commencing the following week.
Employment is subject to satisfactory to Westonbirt Schools’ safeguarding checks.
Nursery Assistant/ Practitioner
The opportunity has arisen for dynamic and inspiring staff to help to grow our EYFS team and to support the development of our busy and successful nursery, set within a highly regarded prep school and located in a glorious Cotswold setting. With the success of our recent expansion of provision in regard to age, numbers of attendees and school-holiday care, the current team will be bolstered with staff who are keen to provide excellent academic and pastoral care, make the most of an inspiring environment and hold the development of individuals as learners and people at the heart of their priorities.
We seeking applications from candidates who hold a full and relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the EYFS Framework.
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday. We are considering applications for both year round and term time only.
An attractive salary and benefits package will be provided.
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 16th October 2020
Employment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.
Prep School Receptionist
The opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join our small but busy Administration Team at Westonbirt Prep School.
We seeking applications from candidates who have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines through prioritisation and organisation.
Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm Term time only.
An attractive salary and benefits package will be provided.
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 30th October 2020
Employment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.
Westonbirt Schools
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
GL8 8 QG
Westonbirt Schools
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
GL8 8 QG
