Vacancies

Minibus Driver 

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 3 hours AM (6am to 9am) and 3 hours PM (4pm to 7pm), term time only.

Salary: £22,000 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Godstowe Preparatory School is a thriving independent day and boarding preparatory school with a rich history of academic excellence. Our commitment to providing a holistic and inclusive education has been the cornerstone of our success. The School has a 12-acre parkland site on the northern outskirts of High Wycombe. The School comprises a number of buildings, some dating back to the early 1900s, as well as brand-new purpose-built facilities, such as our 25m four lane indoor swimming pool.

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our team of minibus drivers principally providing picking-up and dropping-off services for pupils on established routes, but also for transporting pupils to sports fixtures and other School activities.

The school will require flexibility with working hours subject to changes in bus route times and locations of stops as and when required by the school.

You will be required to be able to do basic vehicle maintenance checks and fill out legal documentation to demonstrate your vehicle is fit for purpose. You will also be required to undergo a driver training session with a qualified instructor to demonstrate your ability to drive our vehicles.

A clean driving licence is essential. Previous experience in a similar setting and understanding of Health & Safety requirements are desirable. The position comes with free parking, a uniform and staff training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and anyone applying to work with us is expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure is required for the successful candidate.

If you are ready for a challenge, have a good sense of humour and enjoy contributing to a team effort, we want to hear from you.

Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact us at: [email protected]

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How to Apply:

Please download the Application Form at: https://www.godstowe.org/our-community/vacancies and having done so send it to: [email protected]

Closing date: 8am on Friday 1st November 2024

Interviews will take place at the beginning of November 2024.

Please note that the School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to connect us at [email protected]

Godstowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Head of Digital Learning

For January 2025

Closing date: 18th October 2024

Godstowe is a thriving, busy School enjoying a famous reputation in its field and now entering its 125th anniversary year. Approximately a third of our pupils are boarders. The School prepares children for entry, mostly at 13+ but some at 11+, into the leading independent senior schools. The School prides itself in academic excellence, whilst being non-selective at entry.

This is a relatively new role within the School which was created to lead on developing and implementing strategies across the School to enhance the digital learning experience of our pupils. The role requires a creative and forward- thinking individual who is passionate about technology and education.

The Head of Digital Learning is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy that ensures our pupils are able to fully utilise information technology in order to fully access high quality teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom. You will work closely with colleagues across the School to ensure that making effective use of technology is embedded into all aspects of our operations, including curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

In addition, the Head of Digital Learning will be responsible for the line management and overseeing of the IT Helpdesk and Infrastructure team to ensure they carry out their duties effectively and receive adequate support, guidance and training.

The successful candidate will have skills, proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of best practice processes. It would be beneficial to have previously worked in a similar role within education and understand both Windows, Microsoft Office (including 365) and G-Suite.

This is a full-time permanent role. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, free parking on site, access to our swimming pool, discounted School fees and free meals in term time.

To apply for this position please read our Safeguarding and Recruitment policies and complete our application form and send it, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Ms Kate Bailey.

The full job description can be viewed below.

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Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected]

Alternatively, applications can be submitted by post to: Godstowe Preparatory School, Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR

Godstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

HR Manager

Working Hours: 25 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year 

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 FTE (depending on experience) 

Start Date: October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

Godstowe Preparatory School is a thriving independent day and boarding preparatory school with a rich history of academic excellence. Our commitment to providing a holistic and inclusive education has been the cornerstone of our success. The School has a 12-acre parkland site on the northern outskirts of High Wycombe. The School comprises a number of buildings, some dating back to the early 1900s, as well as brand-new purpose-built facilities, such as our 25m four lane indoor swimming pool.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR professional to join our School. As the HR Manager, you will have the responsibility to develop and shape the human resources function within the School, ensuring that our staff have the support they need to thrive in their roles.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified and have a demonstrative track record of managing complex employee relations matters and an eye for detail to ensure the recruitment process is administered in a timely and compliant manner. Experience working within an educational setting is desirable but not essential.

If you are passionate about helping our school be the best it can be and want to make a significant impact within the education sector, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities in the role:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the School's objectives
• Manage recruitment and selection process for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Advise and support managers with all employee relations matters including conflict resolution and performance management
• Administer and enhance HR policies and procedures to comply with employment legislation
• Develop and deliver training and development programs
• Maintain personnel records, the School’s Single Central Record and ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection guidance and laws
• Support with changes to terms and conditions, including salary changes
• Foster and promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits that come with working at the School:

• Quality pension scheme
• Significant discount on school fees
• Complimentary lunches
• On-site free car parking
• Use of school facilities, including our indoor swimming pool

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a HR role, ideally within the education sector
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external partners
• Ability to priorities workload and manage a high volume of work
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Visits to the School prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact us at: [email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

How to Apply:

Please download the Application Form at: https://www.godstowe.org/our-community/vacancies and having done so send it to: [email protected]

Closing date: 8am on Monday 30 September 2024

Interviews will take place at the end of September / beginning of October 2024.

Please note that the School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to connect us at [email protected]

Godstowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Evening Cleaner

Start Date As Soon As Possible

Godstowe School is seeking two reliable, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our busy team as cleaners to work evenings, Monday to Friday, during the school terms.

Our cleaners maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. This role requires duties such as vacuuming, dusting and cleaning of washroom areas, toilets, classrooms and offices etc. See the Job Description below for further details.

Experience with and knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment is essential. The position comes with free parking, uniform, and staff training courses. Please note you must be able to demonstrate a basic level of computer literacy to be able to complete your computer-based induction training and development. You must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of written and verbal English to communicate within the school environment.

Salary £11.46 per hour.

Hours: 15 hours per week (17:00-20:00) term time only. 

Please note that the School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

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Teacher of Design Technology (Maternity Cover)

From October/November 2024

Godstowe is a thriving, busy School enjoying a famous reputation in its field and now entering its 125th anniversary year.  Approximately a third of our pupils are boarders.  The School prepares children for entry, mostly at 13+ but some at 11+, into the leading independent senior schools.  The School prides itself in academic excellence, whilst being non-selective at entry. 

Throughout the School's existence Godstowe girls have achieved outstanding results and are recognised for their talents and character by prestigious Senior Schools. Many have competed successfully for scholarships and awards for design at these Schools and have represented the School with success at STEAM challenges.  At the same time the School provides excellent pastoral care, to ensure that pupils flourish in line with our ethos of encouraging them to be confident, happy and successful. 

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Design Technology for a maternity cover role starting in the Autumn Term 2024.  The post holder will teach a range of design and food technology topics in specialist and well equipped rooms.  They will also work closely with the Art Department.

This is a full-time role.  Among other benefits are a competitive salary, pension, access to our swimming pool and meals in term time.

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