Work With Us

• If you would like to join our wonderful community, please click on the online link to the post you are interested in by the closing date/time on the advert.
• You can save your progress through our online application system, so you don’t need to complete your application in one go.
• Applications will be screened shortly after the closing date and candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application. Shortlisted applicants will be invited in for interview soon thereafter.
• Early applications are encouraged, and we are open to the possibility of making an appointment prior to the published closing date.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that it is not possible to provide feedback to candidates at application stage.
• The interview process may include a micro-teach, pupil panel, tasks or tests, and a tour of our campus depending on the role you have applied for.
• If you are successful, we will make you an offer and undertake pre-employment checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
• We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all employees are subject to a number of pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• References and an online search will be undertaken prior to interview. To this end, robust safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to support families, pupils, staff, and volunteers. In compliance with the sharing of information guidance/best practice, any concerns are passed to designated teachers, trained in safeguarding.
• For further information about our recruitment process and working at the College, please refer to our Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Pension and salary – We offer generous salaries and eligible staff are able to join the College pension scheme. There is an onsite Pensions Advisor who will be able to provide personalised pension advice.

30 days annual leave (Pro rata) – We believe balancing work and personal life is important, which is why all 52-week staff enjoy 30 days of holiday from their first day of employment.

Life insurance – Employees who have joined the College pension scheme will also receive life insurance. This means that if the worst happened, your family may be eligible to receive a lump sum based on your salary.

College fees discount – Staff children, who meet our entry criteria, may be eligible for school fee remission in accordance with our policy. Please note that our current fee remission is available to all staff on a permanent contract and is based on the value of 20% of gross, permanent salary (excluding any pension payments or pension payment sacrificed for increased salary and allowances), capped at 50% total discount.

Complimentary lunch – Our dining hall is open to all staff during term time lunchtimes, and they can eat in or take away a delicious selection of hot and cold food. Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits, and fruit for all staff is available throughout the day.

College gym, swimming pool, and library membership – As an employee, you will enjoy access to a range of facilities, including our state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, and beautiful libraries.

Cycle to work scheme – We provide access to enable you to purchase a bike and cycling equipment in a salary sacrifice scheme.

Parking onsite – We have ample parking for staff to use. Employees are given a parking permit during their induction.

Family friendly – We run enhanced maternity, paternity, and family friendly schemes and will always consider requests for flexible working.

Employee assistance programme – Our employee assistance programme gives all employees access to a 24-hour helpline, for all personal and work problems. If needed, up to six counselling sessions can be provided.

Health – We provide free eye care vouchers and offer flu vaccinations.

Employee rewards portal – We offer discounts and cashback with various retailers through our rewards portal.

Professional and personal development – We fully support continuing professional development for all teaching and professional services staff. Staff have access to in-house and externally provided training, conferences, and events. All staff have an annual review with their manager or Head of Department where areas for ongoing and future development are discussed. We have a generous annual training budget and teaching staff are able to apply to access a fund to undertake research, related to their discipline, that is of benefit to the wider school community.

Our 100+ acre site, is located to the west of Bishop’s Stortford town, and blends stunning original architecture with creative, innovative, modern learning spaces, and exceptional boarding facilities. Walk through our campus and you will see how our three schools, superb grounds, sports facilities, and boarding houses, provide the perfect environment for facilitating extraordinary opportunities for development of creative and critical thinkers.

Bishop’s Stortford is an historic market town in Hertfordshire, just west of the M11 motorway on the county boundary with Essex. It is situated between two cities; 23 miles north is the city of Cambridge, and 27 miles south is central London. This central location means that the town is well connected to the rest of the UK via both road and rail network, and internationally with Stansted Airport under five miles away, and other London airports within easy access.

In addition to many staff who choose to live in the town or within Hertfordshire, our employees easily commute to the College from London and neighbouring counties, such as Cambridgeshire, Middlesex, Essex, Bedfordshire, and Suffolk. Local estate agents who can provide advice and guidance, include: Inter County and Savills.

By rail – Our nearest mainline station is Bishop’s Stortford (5 minutes by taxi to/from our school) with regular service connections to London, Cambridge, and Stansted Airport. Taxis are available for hire outside the main entrance of Bishop’s Stortford Railway Station and a bus service is available. The College is also within 20 minutes’ walk of the station.

By bus – There are several bus routes which serve the College including the 311, 386, 509 and 510.

By road – Use either of the following postcodes to find us:

• Pre-Prep: CM23 4BT
• Prep School: CM23 2PH
• Main Reception: CM23 2PQ

Working alongside Chartwells Independent, experts in the provision of food to independent schools, we are committed to providing excellent nutrition and a balanced diet for our staff and pupils.

If you are interested in working within the catering team, please contact us for further information regarding vacancies by email at chartwells.catering@bishopsstortfordcollege.org.