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Headmaster’s PA

The Headmaster’s PA is an exciting, incredibly important and high-profile position both internally and externally within the school community at King’s. Working closely with the Head on a daily basis, you will interact regularly with parents, pupils, members of staff, governors and other key stakeholders across both our Prep and Senior sites.

The successful applicant will have extensive administrative and secretarial experience, but it will be equally important to project and uphold the values of the school, maintain integrity, discretion and confidentiality at all times, and possess an efficiency in achieving tasks, problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset. In addition, a sense of humour is crucial, as is the capacity to remain calm and to cope with the unexpected.

This is a rare opportunity to work at one of the leading independent schools in the South West of England and to join a happy, vibrant and committed team, dedicated to making a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people.

The post will offer a competitive remuneration package and benefits.

To apply please download and complete the application form and return to Csweet@kings-taunton.co.uk

** Please note we do not accept CV's as a method of application **

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd January 2025

King’s Schools (King’s College Prep and King’s College) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Casual Swimming Teacher (Level 2)

King’s have a comprehensive swimming and aquatics programme that provides opportunities for pupils to enjoy the water throughout school life, whether it be social, recreational, competitive or as part of the PE timetable.

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Swimming Teacher to teach children and occasionally adults how to swim. If you would like to join a friendly, purposeful, and forward-thinking independent school, we would love to hear from you.

The main hours of work are; Tuesday 4.30pm to 6.00pm (term-time only), there are potentially some additional teaching on Saturday mornings and coaching hours on Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings.

The successful applicant must hold a Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification (or equivalent CIMSPA endorsed Assistant Swimming Teacher qualification).

To apply please download and complete the application form and return to Csweet@kings-taunton.co.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview at any time, therefore early applications are welcomed.

Closing Date: Friday 10 January 2025

King’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Teacher of Biology (maternity cover)

We require an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher to join our Science team from the start of the Summer Term 2025 (or two weeks before the Easter holidays if possible). We are looking for a teacher who can share their expertise and love of their subject, and teach lessons which inspire and that pupils enjoy. King’s College has a lively and friendly Common Room of over 50 full-time teachers, all of whom contribute to the school’s outstanding co-curricular programme of sport, music and many other activities. The ability to contribute to this programme would be a distinct advantage. All teachers also tutor a small number of pupils and undertake an evening duty in one of our boarding houses, the Sixth Form Centre or the library. 

King’s College is an exciting, forward-looking and rewarding school to work in. We support all staff to develop their teaching and pastoral skills, providing frequent access to high quality professional development, utilising the skills and experience of colleagues through our peer-coaching programme and tailoring professional development to each individual and their aspirations. We believe that investing in the development our staff is a key element in ensuring excellent teaching, learning and pastoral care. We are keen to embrace new ideas and technologies to ensure that teachers at King’s are at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation, and are rightly proud of the quality of pedagogy displayed daily around the school. Two members of the SMT are directly responsible for the wellbeing (Assistant Head Common Room) and professional development (Assistant Head Teaching and Learning) of all staff at King’s. Newly qualified teachers will be supported in completing their ECT years at King’s by the Head of Staff Induction, who has vast experience in guiding and training ECTs.

To apply please download and complete the application form and return to Csweet@kings-taunton.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 January 2025.

Interviews will be held week beginning 13 January 2025. 

King’s College Taunton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Minibus Driver

We are looking for a part time minibus driver. Duties will include transporting children using the school’s minibuses.

A clean driver’s licence with Categories D1/D1E is essential.

The working hours are 20.75 hours per week term-time only; Monday to Saturday 6.00am to 8.00am and Monday to Friday 5.45pm to 7.30pm.

Please note we are happy to consider a job share for applicants who wish to do either the morning or afternoon shift.

To apply please download and complete the application form and return to Csweet@kings-taunton.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 17 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview at any time, therefore early applications are welcomed.

** Please note we do not accept CV's as a method of application**

King’s College and King’s College Prep are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

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