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At Sherborne Girls, we recognise that our success depends on the quality of our staff.
We like to work with passionate people whether you are at the start of your career or an expert in your field.
Working here is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community. We are proud of our staff and the contribution they make to the life of the School. We employ around 300 committed staff who together make Sherborne Girls an outstanding School and excellent place to work.
Based in the picture-postcard market town of Sherborne in north-west Dorset, our location is steeped in heritage with gorgeous medieval properties, a magnificent Abbey and the Sherborne family of schools all nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside.
Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for these posts must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Examinations Access Arrangements Lead The Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) is seeking a committed Examinations Access Arrangements Lead to provide support for pupils in the senior schools (Year 7 to 13). The primary focus of the role is at an operational level across both Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys and will involve working closely with colleagues to ensure that all appropriate exam access arrangements for public and internal examination are in place. In addition, the role will involve ensuring that the Sherborne Group Schools’ record-keeping and practice is fully compliant with examination board and JCQ regulations. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct exam access arrangement assessments. |
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Director of Digital Innovation The Director of Digital Innovation will provide Group-wide executive leadership for digital strategy, transformation, governance, and organisational innovation across all schools and commercial entities within the Sherborne Schools Group. The role is responsible for setting the strategic direction, standards, investment priorities, and governance frameworks for digital innovation, ensuring alignment with the Group’s long-term educational, operational, financial, and reputational objectives. This is not a school-based operational role. The postholder will operate at Group level, establishing Group strategy and performance frameworks within which individual schools deliver local implementation. The role may include a small teaching commitment, but the primary function of the post is executive leadership rather than classroom delivery. |
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Director of Enterprise The Director of Enterprise will provide Group-wide executive leadership for entrepreneurship strategy, enterprise education, venture creation, and a business-focused innovation culture across all schools within Sherborne Schools Group. The role is responsible for setting the strategic direction, frameworks, standards, partnerships, and accreditation pathways for entrepreneurship and enterprise education, ensuring alignment with the Group’s long-term educational, reputational, and commercial objectives. This is not solely a curriculum delivery role. The postholder will operate at Group level, establishing the strategy and performance frameworks within which individual schools implement local enterprise activity. The role may include a teaching commitment; however, the primary function is strategic leadership rather than classroom delivery. |
Click here to apply | Closing at 9.30am on Monday 23 March |
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Sports Internship Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a proactive and well organised Sports Intern. The role will include coaching multiple sports, leading small group sessions in either your primary sport or in Strength and Conditioning and assisting the staff in the smooth day to day running of a dynamic department. The role aims to give the applicant an all-encompassing experience of sport in a large boarding school. They will provide specialist coaching, performance analysis and Strength & Conditioning services for Sherborne Boys and Prep School through the programming and delivery of leading-edge performance services. The role is unpaid as part of a sandwich placement year or for someone seeking experience working in a school environment. |
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Weekend Lifeguard Sherborne Sports Centre is seeking an NPLQ qualified Weekend Lifeguard. While their primary place of work will be Sherborne Boys, the postholder will also be expected to contribute to and support initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. From time to time, they may be required to work at other schools or sites within the Group to meet the needs of the business.
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Temporary contracts on the Easter revision course for teachers of:
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| Teacher of History of Art (one week between 6-10 April) (GCSE revision) |
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| Teacher of History (one week between 13-17 April) (GCSE revision) |
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| Accommodation is available for teachers who do not live locally. |
Apply to Join Us
Have a look at our current vacancies and consider applying to join our wonderful Sherborne Girls community and become part of our incredibly talented staff.
When completing your online application form, if you have any questions, please email the HR team.
Sherborne Girls will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates. This check will be undertaken based on the requirements set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. The check will help us to ensure safe and robust checks on the suitability of individuals to work within our School.
To minimise unconscious bias or potential discrimination issues, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are of concern. A panel may explore any concerns passed to them as part of our due diligence process.
Amazing Location
Within easy travelling distance of London with direct train links to Waterloo, a choice of local airports and easy access to the A303 and A30 we think we have the best of all worlds.
We strive to nurture and facilitate a working environment where all colleagues are equally valued, truly supported and duly recognised for their contribution. All our staff are instrumental in achieving our vision and values. We aim to offer staff regular CPD and development opportunities, including both internal and external development courses.
Joining Sherborne Girls
Working at Sherborne Girls means being part of a dynamic School and making a difference to the lives of young people.
You will be joining a friendly team of professionals who are committed to excellent standards. All new staff are given a full induction and support to ensure a smooth transition for all.
We recognise the value of staff wellbeing, which we promote by encouraging a strong work-life balance, trying our best to support flexible working requests, providing nutritious food choices, offering discounted rates to Oxley Sports Centre and access to LifeWorks. We also encourage an open culture throughout our School.
We have a good mix of both experienced staff, whilst still attracting those new to education who bring fresh ideas.
Our staff make a full commitment to the School’s full boarding ethos.
Our teaching staff undertake occasional weekend duties, make a significant contribution to the pastoral side of the school, including tutorial duties and liaison with a boarding house, and contribute towards the co-curricular provision of the school. We encourage our support staff to be continuously engaged in their role by providing opportunities to participate in the wider life of our School, such as taking part in trips or societies and involvement in projects.
Benefits
- Pension Scheme
- Induction, support, and personal development
- Complimentary lunch provided during term-time and free evening meals if required to be in School
- Friendly staff room
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Encouragement to become involved in School activities
- Free parking is available on the school campus
- Reduced membership of the Oxley Sports Centre
- Access to Lifeworks which offers employee assistance, telephone counselling discounts and benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Use of the school library
- Family-friendly policies
Career & Professional Development
The continued ability of staff to lead, create and innovate, and School’s ability to attract, develop and retain teams of talented professionals, is critical to our success. We want our staff to embrace their unique talents and grow in confidence and capability to enhance their roles.
We are committed to supporting our staff to develop their careers and provide staff with a range of development opportunities, including:
- A yearly opportunity to develop and undertake a professional development plan as part of the staff development review process.
- Opportunity to be involved in the Middle Leadership Programme, offering training and development in a number of key areas.
- Continuous CPD provided through INSET and ad hoc opportunities.
- Access to the University’s Apprenticeship Levy pot for existing staff to up-skill through taking an apprenticeship.
- The School’s coaching scheme, where you can request a coach at any stage of your career.
We are committed to supporting lifelong learning and the career development of our staff.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all students and employees.
We aim to be an academic community where everyone is welcomed and respected.
The equality standards to which we adhere are embodied in the 2010 Equality Act. Sherborne Girls recognises that all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation are unacceptable. It is the aim of Sherborne Girls to ensure that no student, employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) on the grounds of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender / Gender Reassignment
- Marriage / Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy / Maternity
- Race
- Religion or Belief
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) forms part of our induction procedures.
Furthermore, we recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to being a diverse academic community that is inclusive.
Important Documents
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