sedbergh senior school
Full-time/Permanent
Located in the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the doorstep of the Lake District, Sedbergh is a thriving Boarding School which boasts outstanding facilities and exceptional staff.
The School has a strong track record of academic performance, with excellent value added scores, growing pupil numbers, high parental satisfaction and strong financial management. Because of the quality of its virtual learning platform and through sustained recruitment, pupil numbers are again growing, in spite of the latest lockdown.
We are now seeking to appoint an outstanding, committed and highly motivated Senior Deputy Head Pastoral to join our vibrant School. Reporting to the Headmaster, you will be a member of the Senior Management Team and take a key role in the future strategy of the School.
The post is available from September 2021.
An application form may be obtained:
- as a download from this webpage;
- by email from HRadmin@sedberghschool.org;
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: Thursday 4 February 2021 at 12noon
Interviews:
First Stage: Saturday 6 February 2021 to Thursday 11 February 2021
Second Stage: w/c 22 February 2021
To download a brochure, please click here
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No 1080672
Sedbergh School are currently seeking a careful and responsible Driver to undertake the Lancaster to Casterton School Run.
In this position, you will pick up and drop off children along a predetermined route and maintain a safe and friendly atmosphere for all children in your care.
You will ensure our School vehicles are well-maintained, fuelled, cleaned and checked. You will have experience in dealing with children and it is essential that you have a full, clean driving licence with D1 status.
This will be a permanent, term time only post. Details about this vacancy are as follows:
- 25 hours per week with the possibility of additional Ad Hoc hours
- Working days: Monday to Friday – 6.30am – 9.00am & 4.30pm – 7.00pm
- Salary: £9.01 per hour
Sedbergh School also offers staff benefits, which include contributory pension scheme with life cover and staff benefits package.
If you are interested in this position, please call Lizzie Harrison on 015242 79205 or email eh@sedberghschool.org.
An application form can be obtained:
- as a download from the Sedbergh School website: https://www.sedberghschool.org/senior/Information/Vacancies
- in email from eh@sedberghschool.org
Closing date for applications is Friday 5th February.
Safeguarding the welfare of children is of the highest priority to Sedbergh School. Every employee of the school has a responsibility to:
- Protect Children from abuse
- Be aware of the School’s safeguarding procedures
- Know how to access and implement the required procedures
- Keep a sufficient record of any significant complaint, conversation or event
- Report any matters of concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Attend annual in-service training provided by the School.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Part-time/Maternity Cover
Located in the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the doorstep of the Lake District, Sedbergh is a thriving Boarding School which boasts outstanding facilities and exceptional staff.
Sedbergh has a national reputation in a variety of arenas. We are growing in numbers thanks to the calibre and commitment of our staff; and we are now seeking a Spanish Teacher to join our vibrant School, where opportunities abound for pupils and staff alike.
This post is available from April 2021.
An application form may be obtained:
- as a download from this webpage;
- by email from HRadmin@sedberghschool.org;
Download our brochure here.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date for applications is Monday 8 February 2021, at 12noon.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
Full-time/Permanent
Located in the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the doorstep of the Lake District, Sedbergh is a thriving Boarding School which boasts outstanding facilities and exceptional staff.
Sedbergh has a national reputation in a variety of arenas. We are growing in numbers thanks to the calibre and commitment of our staff; we are now seeking a French Teacher to join our vibrant School, where opportunities abound for pupils and staff alike.
This post is available from September 2021.
An application form may be obtained:
- as a download from this webpage;
- by email from HRadmin@sedberghschool.org;
Download a brochure here.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date for applications is Monday 8 February 2021, at 12noon.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Sedbergh School & Sedbergh Casterton Prep School
Responsible to: Financial Controller
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Salary: Competitive, in line with skills & experience
Sedbergh School and Sedbergh Casterton Prep School are seeking a highly professional, motivated and positive person to join their busy finance team as Management Accountant.
Reporting to and working with the Financial Controller, the Management Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that accurate management reporting is delivered on a timely basis for decision making purposes at all levels of the organisation, as well as assisting the Financial Controller in ensuring that a robust financial control environment is maintained, and processes are as efficient as possible. In addition, they will have direct responsibility for line managing two Accounts Officers, overseeing day-to-day communication and motivation as well as succession planning and performance management.
Our ideal candidate will be AAT qualified as a minimum, with a strong commercial acumen. Excellent interpersonal, IT, problem solving and time management skills are also essential, as is the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, maintaining excellent attention to detail and accuracy at all times.
In exchange the School will offer:
- Competitive salary;
- Remission on School fees;
- Contributory Pension Scheme – to include life cover while remaining within the scheme;
- Statutory Sick Pay entitlement - conditional on meeting the demands of the scheme;
- Ride2Work;
- Service awards;
- Free car parking;
- Opportunity to see School productions and take part in staff events and family fun days!
- Use of the School’s vast facilities (outside the School timetabling) including the indoor swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and the incredible state of the art Hirst Sport Centre, which just opened in 2018.
For a detailed overview of the role and requirements please click here to view the Candidate Information Brochure.
For further information on this vacancy please contact the HR Department on: hradmin@sedberghschool.org.
How to apply:
To apply for this vacancy please complete the Sedbergh School application form, a copy of which can be found at the bottom of this webpage. Once complete, the form should be returned to: hradmin@sedberghschool.org.
The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd January 2021
Please note: Early application is advised as an appointment will be made upon finding a suitable candidate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
casterton sedbergh prep school
Job Title: Head of French
Location: Casterton Sedbergh Preparatory School
Responsible to: Deputy Head, Casterton Sedbergh Preparatory School
Contract Type: Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave
Salary: Competitive, in line with skills & experience
Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School is situated in a spectacular rural location in the Lune Valley, an ideal place for living out the ethos of allowing children to be children. We strive to realise the potential in all of our pupils, from the classroom to the stage, or to the sports pitch.
We are now seeking a full time Head of French to cover the current postholder’s maternity leave, commencing in September 2021.
French is the only modern foreign language taught at the Prep School and is learned by all pupils from Year 1 to Year 8. The appointed candidate will inherit a successful and popular scheme of work, but will be provided the flexibility to adapt as they see fit, in collaboration with the Deputy Head.
Quality teaching in Key Stages 2 and 3, with an ability to differentiate, use assessment for planning and to build a caring relationship with pupils and parents, are the key skills for this appointment. The post will be ideally suited to an outstanding secondary practitioner, fully acquainted with the use of educational technology, and a keen interest in the extra-curricular and boarding life of a busy prep school.
This post is available from September 2021.
An application form may be obtained:
- as a download from this webpage;
- by email from hradmin@sedberghschool.org;
For further information, please download a copy of the candidate information brochure here.
Further details about this post can be obtained from: hradmin@sedberghschool.org
Closing date for applications: Friday 12th February 2021
Interviews are planned for the week commencing Monday 22nd February 2021
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
Apprenticeships
Sedbergh School is looking for an enthusiastic Catering Apprentice to join their team. You will be a paid member of staff whilst taking part in an accredited programme.
On a Sedbergh School apprenticeship you can gain all the skills and training you need for a successful and rewarding career whilst having the full support of the Catering manager and his team. You will develop vital experience and qualifications while you earn a wage on a fulltime permeant contract enjoying full employee benefits, including swimming pool, gym and free parking.
You will follow the standards as set out on the NVQ framework and will have an in-house assessor supporting you to make sure that you understand all the key aspects of your role.
The duties of the Apprentice Chef will be wide and varied and the key responsibilities are:
- To help prepare, assemble, cook all menu dishes, providing high quality dishes for the customers.
- To help produce menus, whilst ensuring compliance through the schools nominated suppliers.
- To help provide the highest quality service to pupils, staff, parents and guests in line with the schools standing.
- To both assist and supervise the general cleaning of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
For more information click here.
How to Apply
If you would like to be part of our team and enjoy this fantastic experience, please email Lizzie Harrison on eh@sedberghschool.org. You can also call us on 015396 20303.
The application process will be a short informal first stage interview and then the successful candidate will be invited back to spend a day in Sedbergh School, where you will get the opportunity to know the team and impress them with your work ethic, enthusiasm and positive attitude.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity
Sedbergh School is looking for an enthusiastic Equine Apprentice to join their team. You will be a paid member of staff whilst taking part in an accredited programme.
The Apprenticeship programme is delivered in the workplace and supplemented with training at an approved centre. You will be getting the practical skills and technical knowledge you need to complete a recognized qualification whilst having the full support of The Equine Director and other members of Equine Staff.
When you are in the School you will become one of us. We will guide you through your course, helping you achieve your career path, as well as showing you the steps you will need to take next to pursue it. The responsibilities for the Equine Apprentice within the department will include the following:
- To provide feed, water, bedding, and daily health checks;
- To completing records relating to routines and riding policy;
- To monitor stocks of feed, bedding and other consumables
- To ensure the correct disposal of waste from the animal areas;
- To handle ponies and horses for farrier, vet and physio;
- To clean tack; keep equipment in good order;
- To exercise, ride and groom horses in all weather;
- To assist the riding coach in the lessons, rides our and stable management;
- To prepare ponies for lessons and stable management sessions;
If you are calm and caring and have the ability to work as part of a team and under your own initiative, we would love to hear from you.
For more information click here.
How to Apply
If you would like to be part of our team and make the most of this fantastic opportunity, please see our website for more information www.sedberghschool.org or email Lizzie Harrison on eh@sedberghschool.org. You can also call us on 015396 20303.
The application process will be a short, informal, first-stage interview and then the successful candidate will be invited back to spend a day in Sedbergh School, where you will have the opportunity to get to know the team and impress them with your work ethic, enthusiasm and positive attitude.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity
Sedbergh School is looking for a Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children, hardworking, trustworthy and able to use their own initiative.
You will be a paid member of the Nursery staff and at the same time you will take part in an accredited training programme at Kendal College, so you will be getting the practical and physical skills you need to complete a recognised qualification that will help you reach your full potential.
The successful candidate would be expected to:
- To support the manager and other staff in the daily running of the Nursery;
- To help plan, organise, supervise and carry out an interesting and stimulating range of activities.
- To make parents feel at ease and welcome in the Nursery;
- To help supervise children at mealtimes and rest times;
- To ensure that rooms are always tidy and inviting, and displays encourage learning;
- To inform the Nursery manager and senior staff of any accident or injury within the Nursery.
If you are a creative thinker, have good sense of humour and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you!
For more information click here.
How to Apply
If you would like to be part of our team and make the most of this fantastic experience please email Lizzie Harrison on eh@sedberghschool.org. You can also call us on 015396 20303.
The application proves will be a short informal first stage interview and then the successful candidate will be invited back to spend a day in The Mulberry Bush, where you will get the opportunity to know the team and impress them with your work ethic, enthusiasm and positive attitude.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Sedbergh Hospitality
Sedbergh School is now seeking Catering Assistants to join the current hardworking and friendly teams.
***** TRANSPORT PROVIDED FROM KENDAL *******
We have vacancies for the following shifts -
- 6.30am - 2.00pm
- 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Our hourly rates are:
- £8.72 per hour for weekday working
- £9.59 - £10.03 per hour for weekend working
Benefits include a contributory pension scheme with life cover.
Working for Sedbergh School means working within the school as a valued member of our staff and, in this role, as part of a close-knit team in a boarding house. We are looking to employ enthusiastic people who would like a varied working environment with the opportunity to develop their careers further through NVQ or other qualifications.
For an informal chat, please do call Lizzie Harrison on 015242 79205.
How to apply:
To apply for this vacancy please complete the Sedbergh School application form, a copy of which can be found at the bottom of this webpage. Once complete, the form should be returned to: hradmin@sedberghschool.org.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
rong qiao
There are multiple vacancies are available at Rong Qiao Sedbergh School (RQSS), in Fuzhou, China to commence in 2020.
Rong Qiao Sedbergh School (RQSS) is a new bilingual international school that opened in September 2018. It has a very close working relationship with Sedbergh School UK and aims to deliver an exceptional learning environment, providing exciting and holistic education for both Chinese and foreign students. The school currently comprises 10% international and 90% Chinese students, with a projected final capacity of 2,700. RQSS shares the core values of Sedbergh School, UK, building on their excellent reputation and almost 500 years of history.
More information about each role, including job description and application information, can be found by clicking here.
- Protect children from abuse
- Be aware of the School’s safeguarding procedures
- Know how to access and implement the required procedures
- Keep a sufficient record of any significant complaint, conversation or event
- Report any matters of concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Attend annual in-service training provided by the School
Rong Qiao Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Once the above application form is completed, please email to: hradmin@sedberghschool.org
