sedbergh senior school
Job Title: Assistant Houseparent (Pastoral), Boys' Boarding House
Location: Sedbergh School
Responsible to: Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Salary: £22,788 per annum + accommodation (please note that this is based on a 6-day working week. The role is likely to be 5 working days initially and therefore the salary will be pro-rata)
Sedbergh School is now seeking a full time Assistant Houseparent (AHSM) to join our busy boarding community. The role of AHSM at Sedbergh is purely pastoral, underpinning the provision of outstanding welfare support for pupils in the House, in support of the Housemaster or Housemistress. As such, this is a non-academic position and there is no teaching timetable available, or likely to become attached to this post. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Primarily, the AHSM will provide direct support to pupils and staff, assisting with managing all aspects of the health, welfare and pastoral care of pupils, adhering to relevant school policies at all times;
- Secondly, the AHSM will provide support for the Housemaster/Housemistress with a wide range of administrative duties relating to pupils and their parents;
- Thirdly, the AHSM will work closely with the operational management team to ensure that the House catering, cleaning and laundry teams maintain standards, in accordance with School policy and operating specifications.
The duties of the role will be wide and varied, but it is essential for the AHSM to be able to demonstrate an empathy with and understanding of young people, a sense of humour and a genuine concern for the pupils' well-being and active involvement in their personal development. They will be required to positively encourage the pupils in their interests and activities, and to develop a professional and friendly relationship with them. The AHSM will also provide support in the maintenance of morale, standards and the efficient operation of the Boarding House.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working with children aged 13-18 years old and relevant qualifications in medical or welfare related roles would be desirable. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills are also essential, as is the ability to work flexibly, maintaining a focus on quality at all times.
The post is available from January 2022.
In exchange the School will offer:
- Competitive salary;
- Contributory Pension Scheme – to include life cover while remaining within the scheme;
- Statutory Sick Pay entitlement - conditional on meeting the demands of the scheme;
- Free car parking;
- Ride2Work;
- Opportunity to see School productions;
- Staff events and family fun days!
- Sedbergh School staff can use 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 opened in 2018.
To find out more about this vacancy please download the Candidate Information Brochure here, or contact the HR Department on: hradmin@sedberghschool.org.
The closing date for applications is: Friday 24 September 2021
We anticipate that interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 04 October 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.
Sedbergh School has an exciting opportunity for a Painting & Decorating Supervisor to join the Maintenance Team.
Reporting to and working with the Clerk of Works, the successful candidate will be “time served”, have experience in all aspects of the trade and have the skills to lead a team.
Responsibilities
Working on the tools as a Painter and Decorator, the Supervisor will undertake the responsibility of organising, supervising, and providing continuous support to an existing team.
Key aspects of the role
• Ensure that all work is undertaken to the correct standard and completed in accordance with all relevant
codes of practise, regulations and general health and safety requirements.
• Manage and motivate a team of Painters and Decorators
• Ensure work is completed efficiently, on time and to a high standard
• Carry out inspections of work completed
This is a permanent, full-time position. Details about this vacancy are as follows:
• 40 hours per week
• Working days: Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm
• Starting Salary: Up to £26,000 dependent upon skills and experience
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.
Closing date for applications is Friday 1st October
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: IT Support Technician
Location: Sedbergh School/ Casterton Sedbergh Prep School
Responsible to: Bursar (Compliance & IT)
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm; Saturday cover on rotational basis)
Salary: £22,259 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays
Sedbergh School is now looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic IT specialist to work on IT support across our School’s two sites. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for IT, be self-motivated and enjoy providing excellent customer service.
In exchange the School will offer:
- Competitive salary;
- Contributory Pension Scheme – to include life cover while remaining within the scheme;
- Statutory Sick Pay entitlement - conditional on meeting the demands of the scheme;
- Free car parking;
- Ride2Work;
- Opportunity to see School productions;
- Staff events and family fun days!
- Sedbergh School staff can use 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 opened in 2018.
To find out more about this vacancy please download the Candidate Information Brochure here, or contact the HR Department on: hradmin@sedberghschool.org.
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.
Job Title: Relief House Chef
Contract type: Permanent full time 40 hours (5 out of 7 days.. including weekend)
Starting Salary: Up to 22k dependent upon skills and experience
In exchange for your enthusiasm and commitment, Sedbergh School offers an extensive and generous reward package including:
• A generous starting salary of up to £22,000 depending on skills and experience, with the opportunity for further progression.
• Assistance with subsidised accommodation
• Standard 5 day working weeks with some weekend cover
• Flexible “family friendly” standard working shifts with no split shifts
• Opportunity for further training with Kendal College Culinary Arts department
• Meals whilst on duty
• Generous employer contribution Pension scheme
• Free access to on-site facilities, including gym, sports course and swimming pool
• Being part of a supportive and friendly community
Why Sedbergh?
The magnificent location of Sedbergh and the equally picturesque site of the junior School at Casterton 10 miles away offers our staff an enviable opportunity to work in the spectacular scenery of the Howgills and Yorkshire Dales. If you live outside the area, then you should consider the benefits of relocating here.
Outdoors enthusiasts have a wide range of walking, fishing, sailing, climbing, caving and other outdoor pursuits all within easy reach.
For those with a desire to get away occasionally the M6 motorway and the West Coast railway are both a short distance away for travel North or South while other routes make West Yorkshire and the North East easy to reach.
Working for Sedbergh School means working within the school community as part of a close-knit Hospitality Team. Sedbergh school is committed to the development of its people and there are opportunities to develop your career and qualifications further.
This role is suitable for either an existing Head or Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie looking to head up their first kitchen. Please contact Lizzie Harrison on 015242 79205 if you would like to know more about this or any other support positions that may be available. Or click apply to request further contact.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. You should be aware that this job will be subject to all relevant safer recruitment checks including an application form, references and an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Sedbergh School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Chef Manager (Executive Sous Chef) to join the Catering Team.
Reporting to and working with the Executive Chef Manager, the successful candidate is expected to have experience in managing a team of Chefs and Assistants to achieve high standards of food and customer service.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the Executive Chef Manager and Events Coordinator and Deputise in his/her absence in line with the industry standard of an Executive Sous Chef.
Responsibilities:The Deputy Chef Manger will have a wide and varied role and he/she will embrace the Sedbergh School ethos and be prepared to go beyond the call of duty on a regular basis.
Key aspects of the role
· Deliver creative and on trend food for pupil socials, match teas and academic lunches.
· Manage a food purchasing budget to ensure we remain on target each term.
· Ensure compliance with all food hygiene and H & S regulations, including the Allergen Policy.
· Project a professional image and be positive and friendly with pupils and clients.
This is a permanent, full time position. Details about this vacancy are as follows:
· 40 hours per week
· Starting Salary: Up to £25,500 dependent upon skills and experience
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.
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
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: http://www.sedberghschool.org/senior/Information/Vacancies
- in email from eh@sedberghschool.org
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.
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
We are seeking Catering Assistants to join the current hardworking and friendly teams
We have vacancies for the following shifts -
- 11:00am - 7.00pm
- 5.00am – 7.00pm
- Various weekend shifts
Our hourly rates are:
- £8.91 per hour for working day week
- £10.34 per hour for weekend working
- Benefits, including contributory pension scheme with life cover
Working for Sedbergh School means working within the school as a valued member staff and 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 or email eh@sedberghschool.org
Safeguarding is committed to the welfare of children therefore all Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employer and the Disclosure Barring Service.
Student or Gap Year Short Term Summer
Maintenance and Waiting Staff
We are looking for suitable candidates to assist the full-time staff over the Summer with the following:
Portering and Maintenance
• Movement of furniture and other equipment
• Movement of boarding house furniture in preparation for painting, replacing carpets
and other elements of the Summer works programme
• Support to the course programme and events - setting up BBQs, gazebos, car parking etc.
• Any other jobs that may emerge which require lifting and shifting
Catering - Courses Programme - From 26th July
• Preparing dining areas for mealtimes
• Serving drinks, meals and snacks in Powell Hall, Queen's Hall and pavilions
• Clearing tables, cleaning dining areas and operating dish washers
The roles are interchangeable, but you can make a preference for one or the other if necessary. In both cases the essential characteristics are:
• The ability to work proactively, and without constant supervision
• A willing and cheerful disposition
• Initiative
• Organisational abilities
• Good communication skills
• Have knowledge of understanding of Sedbergh
• Good team player with the ability to deal with people in a polite and courteous manner
• A full driving licence is desirable but not essential
Please contact Lizzie Harrison on eh@sedberghschool.org or 015242 79205 for further details/application form.
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
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 your application is completed, please email to: hradmin@sedberghschool.org
