Opportunities to work with us

We are looking to appoint a Head of HR to join our school, a school of great character, to start in July 2025 or otherwise by agreement.

We seek an experienced Head of HR to lead and develop the school’s HR function. This an onsite, whole-school role. As a member of the School’s senior leadership group, the successful applicant will  contribute to strategic decision-making, providing advice at the highest level. This role requires a hands-on, proactive leader with expertise in HR policy, employee relations, and workforce planning. The Head of HR is responsible for ensuring the school remains compliant with regulatory requirements while also embedding progressive HR initiatives that enhance staff engagement, wellbeing, and performance. Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide expert guidance on employee relations, oversee the appraisal and professional development process, and drive a data-led approach to people management.

Candidates will be a CIPD-qualified professional with a strong track record in HR leadership and organisational development. They will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships across all levels of the school, and skilled in influencing change. In times of significant change in the independent school sector, candidates will be commercially minded with experience in managing budgets, seeking value for money and identifying savings. With a strategic mindset and a passion for making a difference, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of our workforce. In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment, the opportunity to be part of an inspiring leadership team, and a chance to make a lasting impact on the school’s success.

We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. To find out more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage, careers with character or email hr@exeterschool.org.uk to arrange a telephone discussion.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 7 March 2025 with interviews scheduled for Monday 24 March 2025. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.

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We are looking to appoint a part-time fixed term teacher (learning support) to join our school, a school of great character. This post is immediately available.

This post offers the opportunity to work both our senior and junior schools. The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher and take the responsibility of overseeing learning support at KS2 and KS3.

Candidates will have a strong knowledge of safeguarding and pastoral care, demonstrating a genuine commitment to pupil wellbeing and personal development. A deep understanding of child development, the ways in which children learn, and effective behaviour management strategies is essential. The successful candidate will be able to create a happy, challenging, and effective learning environment that inspires and motivates pupils. They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

The closing date for applications is Monday 24 February 2025 at noon. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Tuesday 4 March 2025.

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We are seeking a part-time, term time Teaching Assistant at our pre-prep school in Exminster. The pre-prep school is in a former Victorian chapel on a private, wide, tree-lined avenue within an acre of grounds. Just three miles from central Exeter in the village of Exminster, it provides an oasis of calm from the bustle of city life.

Our teaching assistants provide dedicated care and support to enable access to learning for pupils and to raise overall achievement and involvement, both inside and outside the classroom. We are a small, happy school and a great place to work where you will quickly feel part of the team.

Applicants will hold a relevant qualification in childcare or primary education at a minimum of Level 3 and have experience of working in Key Stage 1 or Early Years.

This post is a permanent, working from 8.30 am until 3.30 pm each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term time, initially in our Year 2 class. The role will attract a salary of £12.22 per hour and is immediately available. Generous benefits include free school lunch during term time, free parking, pension scheme and membership of the school’s health care plan.

Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 3 March 2025 and we anticipate interviews will take place on Friday 7 March 2025.

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We are looking to appoint a teacher of geography to join our school, a school of great character.

For September 2025, we seek an enthusiastic, well-qualified geography graduate to join this strong department. This position would be equally suited to either a newly qualified or a more experienced applicant. The applicant should be keen to contribute to the broader life of the school through cultural, sporting or other extra-curricular activities.

The geography department believes strongly in the contemporary importance of the subject. It successfully inspires and challenges curious pupils encouraging a love of geography beyond the restraints of exam board specifications. The department also offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities for the pupils such as participation in local and national competitions, visits from various speakers, and both day and residential trips. In recent years the department has led trips to Iceland, Morocco, Sicily and the Swiss Alps.

The geography department is staffed by four subject specialists who are deeply passionate about geography and the environment. The department itself is well-equipped and situated in the heart of the school with panoramic views of the school site. There are four classrooms each of which has a whiteboard connected to a desktop computer as well as a wide range of teaching resources.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5 March 2025 at noon. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Monday 17 March 2025.

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

Join our team as a Minibus Driver!

Our minibus drivers play a vital role in school life, ensuring the safe transportation of our pupils to and from school. We operate several routes using our own vehicles, and we are looking for a reliable, dedicated driver to join us.

This is a permanent, part-time role during term time, offering around 10 hours per week. We are looking for drivers to work Monday to Friday afternoons from approximately 17:00 to 19:00, depending on their route. Additional hours are available if desired.

Benefits:

– Enjoy regular time off during school holidays, including Christmas, Easter, and summer.

– Flexibility to take on extra hours if preferred.

Our term dates for the current and next academic year can be found here.

Requirements:

– D1 category on your driving licence.

– Over 25 years of age (for insurance purposes).

– A clean driving record.

Interested?

Contact our HR team at hr@exeterschool.org.uk to discuss the role further or to submit your application today!