Working at Woldingham

Not only is Woldingham a great school for our students, it’s a fantastic place to work. We employ around 200 teaching and support staff who provide a first rate education and excellent pastoral care for our students, and also look after our stunning 700 acres of grounds and our beautiful buildings.

A great place to work

A great place to work

It is important to us that every colleague enjoys an equally fulfilling future at Woldingham. As part of the Woldingham family, your work will be recognised and valued at every level. Life at Woldingham is about working together and enjoying being part of a close-knit and supportive team.

Staff development is a high priority. We provide a varied training programme and personal professional development planning for all colleagues, including an accredited (Institute of Leadership) Leadership training scheme, the opportunity to qualify as a Graydin accredited coach, and regular training in soft skills as well as pedagogy and pastoral care. We offer an exceptional range of benefits including free lunch and refreshments, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, on-site car parking, discounted school fees, fitness studio, swimming pool and fitness classes.

Current vacancies

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IT Support Officer

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Start Date: ASAP

Working hours: Full time, 52 weeks

Term Time - Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:30 or 08:30 to 17:00 (on weekly rota)
School Holidays - Mon to Fri 08:30 to 17:00

Salary: £25,694 to £29,427 dependant on skills and experience

The IT team will be required to provide on-site support to key events and on-call services from time to time which means some out of hours working will be required.

All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.

Once completed, return your application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk. This role will close at 09.00am on Thursday 7th November 2024. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 13th November 2024. We do encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

 

The IT Support Officer provides first- and second-line support for all technology provided across Woldingham School and works with the Apprentice IT Technician to ensure high quality IT services as always available. This role would suit an experienced 1st line support looking to progress within the role.

All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken.  This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 180 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

Once completed, return your application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.ukThis role will close at 09.00am on Thursday 7th November 2024. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 13th November 2024. We do encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 13th November 2024, you can assume that you have been unsuccessful with your application.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.

Head of Computer Science and Digital Learning

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Full time

Start date: January 2025 or April 2025

Salary: Competitive

This role will close at 09.00am on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 12th November 2024.

We do encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

 

This exciting opportunity will suit a well-qualified and dynamic teacher looking for whole school responsibilities alongside the leadership of the Computer Science department. The post-holder will have as their key focus the development and implementation of a strategic vision for Digital Learning and Innovation throughout the School and will work specifically on ensuring that Woldingham is at the forefront of girls’ education. They will lead the inspiration and education of colleagues in introducing innovative technologies and their uses in order to enrich the students’ learning experience through the advanced and intelligent use of digital tools.

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken.  This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

 

 

Once completed, return your application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk. This role will close at 09.00am on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 12th November 2024. We do encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 12th November 2024, you can assume that you have been unsuccessful with your application.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.

Science Technician

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Working hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Start date: ASAP

Actual Salary from: £14,874 to £15,816 (FTE £25,233 to £26,831). All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.

Should you be interested in this role, please complete an application form and return it to HR@woldinghamschool.co.uk

Please note we do reserve the right to close this role early should a suitable candidate be appointed, and as such we welcome early applications.

 

 

 

The technician is a highly valued member of the Science Department. They will be responsible for helping with the organisation and day-to-day running of the nine school laboratories and two preparation rooms. They will be accountable, in the first instance, to the Senior Science Technician and form part of the team supporting the teaching staff. 

Actual Salary from: £14,874 to £15,816 (FTE £25,233 to £26,831). All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken.  This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 180 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

Once completed, return your application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.ukThis role will close at 09.00am on Friday 01st  November 2024. Interviews will take place on Friday 08th November 2024. We do encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us by Friday 08th November 2024, you can assume that you have been unsuccessful with your application.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.

Application process

Candidates are asked to read our recruitment policy and must complete our application form as part of the application for any of our roles. The application form includes a section on equality and diversity which helps us monitor our obligations under the Equality Act 2010.

Woldingham School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for students and staff.

Woldingham School is committed to ensuring the highest level of safeguarding and takes its duty toward promoting the welfare of children seriously.  Therefore, we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check, among others. Before applying, please review our statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

The application form is in Microsoft Word (.doc) format. If you want the form in a different format , please email us with details of your requirements to the email address below.

To apply for a role, please click the link to download the application form, then complete, save and email it to: hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk

Woldingham School is an HMC Member School. HMC schools are world-leading independent schools. To find out more about what it’s like to teach at an HMC school, visit: www.hmcteachingcareers.org.uk