Job Vacancies
The Peterborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates for all positions will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS, formerly CRB) check and checks with previous employers. The School is an equal-opportunities employer.
Find out more about the team here at The Peterborough School here, and more about our history here too.
All applicants should use the Application Form below - personal applications, letters and CVs without this Form will not be accepted.
Please also read our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be downloaded from this page, below. 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please email all completed application forms to hr@tpsch.co.uk, and call us on 01733 343357 if you have any questions or would like to discuss a role further with a member of the HR team.
At The Peterborough School we have high standards and expectations, and we are interested in education in the fullest sense. Our curricular and extracurricular programme, combined with excellent pastoral support, reflect our commitment to ensuring that our pupils benefit from a first-class education in a supportive setting.
All our staff are integral to our mission, inspiring the minds of our children, optimising their potential and challenging them both academically and holistically, whilst supporting each other to make that happen. Staff wellbeing is a key priority of our Governors and Senior Leadership Team and is promoted throughout the School.
The School has its own salary scale, free school lunches and free on-site staff parking, as well as other perks.
Teaching
Currently, there are no vacancies for Teaching roles.
Support and office
Examination Invigilators
Relief, Permanent
Start Date: May 2025
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient and organised Exam Invigilator for the Summer 2025 Examination Season. The role will allow you to work flexibly on a casual basis, helping to ensure the smooth running of examinations at The Peterborough School. Invigilation experience is welcome but not essential as full training will be provided.
You will need to be available throughout May and June. Your hours of work will vary dependent on Exam frequency and duration from day to day, but will usually be varying between 08:30 and 16:00. There will also be a requirement to attend a half day of training, prior to the start of the examination season.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that examinations run smoothly and adhere to the instructions for conducting an examination issued by the Joint Qualification Council.
Application Form can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Estates Team Member
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £25,787.00pa
Start Date: April/May
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint a friendly, experienced individual to undertake a variety of maintenance duties in connection with the support and maintenance of the School and grounds, along with occasional minibus driving. Normal working hours are 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. However, there will be odd occasions when you will be expected to work until 10pm in support of School events. On these occasions, you will start work at 1pm. This is a full-time role, not term-time only.
There is a requirement to work for two Saturdays a year, which will attract additional pay. There will be other opportunities to work overtime, which will also attract extra payment.
The successful candidate will be required to work as a part of a team in a friendly school environment. They will be motivated and comfortable with carrying out tasks across a large site which can be physically demanding. They will have a clear driving licence with either D1 (minibus) or expected to pass their D1 licence, after training provided by the School.
Application Form and additional information within the Job Description can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Minibus Drivers
Permanent, Term-Time Only, Part-Time and Relief options available
Salary: £12.21ph (From April)
Start Date: ASAP
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint friendly, experienced individuals to undertake driving duties. We are looking for enthusiastic Minibus Drivers to work on a Part-Time or Relief basis, for either 22.5 hours per week or as required during term time only, safely transporting our pupils to and from school or on school trips. You will ideally already hold a clean D1 driving licence and be an experienced driver. Your route will vary to cover any absences. There will be opportunities for extra driving during the day. You may also be required to attend whole school staff training days, both of which will attract additional pay.
There is availability for a role with guaranteed hours for the Part-Time position and another role for an ad-hoc basis, but you may be needed for driving support between the hours of 06:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday, Term-Time only.
Application Form can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Nursery
Childcare Practitioner
Full-Time, Permanent
Immediate Start
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and inspirational Childcare Practitioner to join our Nursery. The appointed person will have the ability to work alongside an excellent team of dedicated staff to provide high quality care and a stimulating educational environment for children under 5 years of age. The Nursery stands in a beautiful setting within the School site. We have an excellent reputation and we continue to go from strength to strength.
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes free, onsite, parking and superb complimentary lunches every day.
The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, have a childcare qualification up to Level 3 or above and relevant experience within an Early Years setting. We offer a competitive remuneration package in excellent, friendly, working conditions, including free uniform and subsidised meals. Many of our staff have been trained to degree level whilst in our employment and additional training is offered in First Aid and Safeguarding.
Additional information on this role, as well as the application form, is below.
There will be shift patterns which include 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am – 6:00pm with half day off, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Closing date: ASAP
Please apply via: https://apply.workable.com/vero-hr-ltd/j/C4C6DF856B/
