EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Luckley House School is a growing school which is built on the Christian foundations of love and service. We enable our students to thrive in a secure and encouraging environment, thereby equipping each pupil to be resourceful and resilient, ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Luckley has a dedicated staff of highly trained and skilled professionals. The Governors and Senior Management are committed to supporting the development of all staff and to maintaining a good working environment. We are proud to recruit the highest calibre of academic and support staff. Those who join us are welcomed into a warm, busy and rewarding school community.
Teacher of History and Politics
Permanent, part-time (approx.60-80%) Salary: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience
Required for January 2025
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, innovative, and enthusiastic part-time Teacher of History and Politics. The post is approximately 60-80 % depending on the ability to teach both History and Politics.
You will be joining a well-resourced and popular department which delivers GCSE History and both A Level History and A Level Politics. The department has membership of the History Association, with all its teaching materials and CPD.
At Luckley House, History is a very popular option for both GCSE and A Level, and many of our students have gone on to read the subject at University. We follow the AQA specification, teaching Nazi Germany, Medicine, the Age of Elizabeth, and Conflict and Tension in Asia at GCSE. At A Level, we teach the English Civil War and Russian history from 1855 to 1957. Politics has become an increasingly popular choice at A Level and also follows the AQA specification teaching the following content: Government in the UK, Politics of the UK, Government and Politics in the USA, Comparative Politics and Political Ideologies.
The successful applicant will be an inspirational Teacher of History and Politics and an outstanding classroom practitioner who has strong organisational skills and works well with others. The ability to teach Politics at A Level is an essential requirement for this role.
This post may be suitable for an ECT.
For further details, please contact HR on 0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org
Alternatively, an application/information pack can be downloaded from: www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1002273
Closing date: Friday 11 October 2024 (noon)
Job profile – Teacher of History and Politics
Director of Finance and Operations
The Headmistress and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) with the skill set to shape strategy and deliver operational functions effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continued success and development of a school that has seen a significant growth in pupil numbers in recent years and is looking forward to launching a new ten year development plan that will allow for expansion of both its sports facilities and the wider site.
The post-holder is accountable to the Board of Governors on Finance and all other matters and attends all Board and sub-committee meetings but reports to the Headmistress on day-to-day operational matters. The DFO is a critical member of the Leadership Team and will work with the Headmistress and Governors to shape and implement the School’s strategic development. The DFO will lead a diverse team of support staff, ensuring effective and efficient functional delivery whilst driving continuous improvement in financial, estate and operational performance. Areas of responsibility will include finance, buildings and facilities, health and safety, risk management, catering, transport, legal and commercial activities. The DFO is also Clerk to the Governors.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful business leadership and will be a strategic thinker with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Exceptional financial acumen and robust commercial judgement will be essential, as will an ability to establish highly effective, collaborative working relationships with the Headmistress, Governors and colleagues at all levels. Prior experience in the education sector is not essential and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable and private-sector backgrounds.
For further details, please contact HR on 0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org
A candidate brief is available from www.odgers.com/92033
CVs, covering letters and application forms should be sent by the closing date
Closing date: Monday 30 September 2024 (09:00)
Domestic & Catering Assistant
Permanent, full time, term time only
£12.01 per hour To start as soon possible
We are looking to appoint a reliable and hardworking Domestic and Catering Assistant to join our dedicated, friendly and professional team.
The key responsibilities are:
- To clean classrooms office and washrooms ready for the school day.
- To help set up or clear down for functions and events.
- To assist the kitchen with lunch service and clean the kitchen at the end of service.
Previous experience of cleaning or working in a kitchen are not essential as full training can be provided.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:00 term time only plus INSET days.
We offer a competitive rate of pay of £12.01 per hour.
For further details, please download the Job Profile. Alternatively, please contact HR on 0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email: recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org
To apply, please use the application form below.
Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
Closing date: 27 September 2024
Job profile – Domestic & Catering Assistant
LHS Support Staff Application Form
Minibus Driver (afternoon shift)
Permanent, part time
To start September 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
£12.73 per hour
We are looking to recruit a friendly and enthusiastic Minibus Driver to join our team of designated drivers providing a safe and efficient transport service for our pupils on one of the School’s designated bus routes.
Drivers are also expected to assist in looking after the school minibuses, ensuring they are safe, clean and tidy at all times.
Hours of work
Monday to Thursday- Afternoon shift: 16:00 – 19:00
Friday – Afternoon shift: 16:00 – 17:30
The role is term time only plus INSET days.
For further details, please contact HR on 0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email at Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org
To apply, please use the application form below.
LHS Support Staff Application Form
Closing date: Monday 30 September 2024 (noon)
Luckley House 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 must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.
Candidate Information Pack
Non-Contractual Benefits
- School’s Pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution, as well as a death in service benefit
- Staff discount on basic tuition fees subject to the member of staff’s child(ren) meeting the entrance requirements
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Staff carpark
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free lunches during term time
- Use of the school gym.
General Enquiries
For general enquiries, please contact Human Resources, Luckley House School, Luckley Road, Wokingham, RG40 3EU, Telephone: 0118 974 3223 or Email: Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org
Luckley House School is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered Number 1091938. Registered Charity No. 309099