Events and Hospitaility Assistant

This is a varied and hands on role at the heart of Sherborne Schools Enterprises, supporting the delivery and promotion of both our events programme and our hospitality outlets, Queenie’s Coffee Shop and The Hub. Working closely with the Commercial Events Manager, you will be involved in the planning, coordination and delivery of a wide range of events including comedy nights, themed events, performances, live music and wedding fairs, while also helping to ensure the smooth day to day running of our hospitality spaces. You will play an important role in maintaining consistently high standards of customer service, food and beverage quality, and health and safety, while also supporting marketing activity and building positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and partners. The role would suit someone who is proactive, well organised and commercially aware, who enjoys being part of a busy team and is willing to get involved in all aspects of operations, whether that is supporting service, assisting with administration or helping at events. Based primarily at Sherborne International, you will also contribute to initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group and may be required to work at other sites when needed, with some flexibility required to support evening and weekend events.

Choral Scholar (Tenor)

Sherborne School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Tenor Choral Scholar to join our vibrant and supportive music community. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring singer to develop their skills within a tradition of choral excellence.

You will sing regularly with both the Abbey Choir and school ensembles, performing a varied repertoire. Strong sight-reading skills are essential due to the fast-paced rehearsal schedule. Alongside performance commitments, you will support the Music School through light administrative duties and assisting with rehearsals and lessons.

The role includes services on Sundays and Thursdays, and rehearsals on Monday and Friday evenings. The working week is 40 hours during term time, with some additional commitments during holiday periods. This role would suit a gap-year student or graduate.

Sherborne has a strong track record of supporting Choral Scholars into leading university scholarships, making this an ideal stepping stone for future study.

Head of Outdoor Education

Could you help shape the character, confidence, and resilience of young people through the power of outdoor education?

We are looking for an inspiring Head of Outdoor Education to organise and support the delivery of the School’s Outdoor Education provision, working closely with colleagues and counterparts across SSG.

This role is ideal for someone who believes deeply in the role outdoor education can play in developing character, and who brings together a love of the outdoors, adventurous activities, and youth development with the warmth, empathy, and leadership needed to engage and motivate teenagers. You will be a positive role model, able to build excellent rapport with young people from all backgrounds and of all abilities, encouraging them to step beyond their comfort zones, grow in self-belief, and discover what they are capable of.

The successful candidate will plan, organise, and lead safe, purposeful, and rewarding outdoor experiences that explicitly develop pupils’ character and create lasting positive memories. Above all, we are seeking someone who understands that outdoor education is about far more than activity alone; it is about nurturing resilience, confidence, teamwork, independence, and a lifelong sense of possibility.

Director of Rugby Coaching

Sherborne Rugby is one of the leading schoolboy rugby programmes in the country. With more than 300 boys playing rugby each year, a thriving pathway from Sherborne Prep through to the 1st XV, strong links with regional performance programmes, and a proud tradition stretching back over a century, rugby sits at the heart of life at Sherborne.

We are seeking an inspiring Director of Rugby Coaching to join our ambitious and values-driven sports department. Working closely with the Director of Rugby, Director of Sport and Deputy Director of Sport (Performance), the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an outstanding rugby experience for boys of all ages and abilities.

This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of sport to develop character and who combines a passion for coaching with the ability to build meaningful relationships with young people. We are looking for an individual who can create an environment in which boys are challenged, supported and inspired to embody Sherborne’s core virtues: curiosity, service, resilience, empathy, integrity and respect.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of players, coaches and teams across the rugby programme, helping boys to approach learning with curiosity, respond to challenge with resilience, support others through service and empathy, and conduct themselves with integrity and respect both on and off the field. They will understand that success is measured not only by results and performances, but by the quality of the young people who leave the programme.

Above all, we are seeking someone who understands that school rugby is about far more than winning matches. It is about creating memorable experiences, developing character, fostering lifelong friendships and helping boys grow into young men who live out Sherborne’s virtues in everything they do.

Resident Graduate Assistant

Sherborne Schools Group is looking to appoint a Graduate Assistant or Undergraduate Intern to support the academic and/or co‑curricular life of the School.

This is a residential role based mainly at Sherborne Girls, with opportunities to be involved across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. Accommodation is provided within one of the boarding houses in return for boarding duties, and the role offers an excellent introduction to life in a busy boarding school. It would particularly suit someone considering a future career in teaching or coaching and keen to gain practical, hands‑on experience.

Graduate Assistants are fully involved in day‑to‑day school life. Depending on experience and interests, this may include supporting lessons, helping with activities and clubs, and contributing positively to departmental work. There is also an expectation of involvement in the weekend activities programme, working alongside experienced staff.

As a resident member of staff, the postholder will play an important role in one of the School’s boarding houses, supporting pupils in the evenings and at weekends, helping with house events, and being an approachable and reliable presence for pupils. Full induction and safeguarding training will be provided, and support is available throughout the role.

This is a varied and rewarding position for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive graduate who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to contribute to the wider life of a school community. The experience gained will be valuable for anyone looking ahead to a career in education or youth development.

Art and Design Technician

Sherborne Girls is looking for an enthusiastic and imaginative Art and Design Technician to join our vibrant creative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a dynamic department where creativity is at the heart of school life, helping pupils bring their ideas to life across a range of artistic disciplines.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting both pupils and teaching staff across Fine Art, Textiles and Photography. You will help bring creativity to life by preparing materials, maintaining studio spaces, supporting exhibitions, and assisting students with their practical work.

Based primarily at Sherborne Girls, you will also contribute to initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group, supporting collaboration and the continued development of our schools.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and confident managing materials, equipment and stock. You will take pride in maintaining safe, inspiring studio environments and supporting the presentation of student work through exhibitions and displays.

This is a part-time role (23 hours per week) with flexible working patterns across the week. Occasional flexibility will be required to support key events and departmental activities.

If you have a passion for the arts, strong organisational skills, and enjoy working in a creative educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

School Counsellor

Sherborne Schools Group is looking to appoint a School Counsellor to provide a confidential and thoughtful counselling service for pupils and staff at Sherborne Girls. Based primarily at the school, the role also offers the chance to be involved in wider work across the Group, supporting wellbeing initiatives and, when needed, working at other sites. The successful candidate will support pupils who may self-refer or be referred by pastoral, safeguarding or medical teams, managing their own caseload and building trusted relationships. Working closely with colleagues across the pastoral and healthcare teams, they will help ensure a consistent and supportive approach to pupil care, attend meetings to share insight and good practice, and offer guidance following incidents or bereavements where additional emotional support is needed. There is also scope to provide initial advice to staff seeking counselling support. This is a role for someone who values discretion, connection and practical impact, and who wants to contribute meaningfully to a school community where wellbeing is taken seriously.

Hours of Work: Two days per week, term time only.  Days to be confirmed. Counselling sessions are scheduled to fit the availability of the pupils.

Gardener

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a Gardener to play a key role in maintaining and developing the school’s gardens and outdoor spaces, ensuring they are presented to a consistently high standard throughout the year. Based primarily at Sherborne Girls School, this is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are quite the same. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of garden maintenance, seasonal planting, and the upkeep of lawns, borders and wider landscape areas, helping to create an environment that reflects the quality and character of the school.

In addition to supporting the day-to-day appearance of Sherborne Girls, the role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider Sherborne Schools Group, with occasional work across other sites as required. Working as part of a supportive and experienced grounds team, you will play an important part in ensuring the school grounds are welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors, as well as supporting the preparation of outdoor areas for school events and activities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being outdoors, and is keen to be part of a busy and collaborative environment, with scope to make a visible impact across a well-regarded and historic educational setting.

Part Time Sports Coach

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a Sports Coach to join the team at Sherborne Girls, playing an active role in delivering a varied and engaging sports programme. Based primarily at the school, the role also offers opportunities to contribute more widely across the Group and to support activity at other sites when required. The successful candidate will work closely with the sports department to support pupils across a range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, netball, cricket and tennis, helping them to build confidence, develop their skills and enjoy competitive sport at a level that suits them. Alongside coaching teams and individuals, the role involves preparing pupils for fixtures, supporting pre-season training, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants. There is also scope to contribute to wider school life through co-curricular activities, promoting sport within the community, and celebrating pupil achievement. This is a role for someone who enjoys being involved, takes pride in developing others, and wants to help create a sporting environment where participation and ambition sit side by side.