Vacancies

Please see current vacancies at the foot of this page

We are an Ofsted Outstanding School (September 2022) and always keen to hear from outstanding teaching professionals even if we are not currently advertising for a teacher in your specialist area.

We offer great facilities, a caring and welcoming school community where both students and staff can #BeMore; and an effective career development programme. So why not get in touch today by sending us an email to recruitment@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk  introducing yourself and briefly outlining  your skills and experience.

You might like to see what it is like to work here at JHGS before submitting an application; please view the following video for a taste of working at John Hampden. 

For a general insight into school life, take a look at our "Day in the Life" video here.

We welcome speculative applications and enquiries from people who are interested in working at John Hampden Grammar School. Please email your enquiries to recruitment@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

 

Our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants is available to read here.

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Are you looking to train to teach? 

JHGS is proud to be in partnership with the Astra School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider (SCITT), an innovative, Ofsted Outstanding and non-profit organisation which provides outstanding training opportunities for new entrants into the teaching profession.The Astra SCITT is part of the Astra Teaching School Hub, accredited by the DfE as one of only 87 Hubs in the country to offer the 'golden thread' of training and support for teachers at all stages of their career.  Click here for more information.  

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The National Mathematics & Physics (NMAP) SCITT is England’s only school centred provider of subject specific teacher training in Mathematics and Physics with an enhanced focus on subject knowledge and pedagogy.  The NMAP SCITT Programme was developed and is delivered by expert practicing teachers in collaboration with the subject associations.   The SCITT’s most recent Ofsted inspection highlights how well we know our trainees as individuals and support them; Ofsted also commented about our well-structured, cohesive and ambitious curriculum. Please click here for more information.


To view current vacancies please see below:

 

 

Application forms

Staff application forms for download:

Form Format Download
Application Form JHGS Support Staff Word Here
Application Form JHGS Support Staff PDF Here
Application Form JHGS Teaching Staff Word Here
Application Form JHGS Teaching Staff PDF Here

Support Staff Vacancies

Please see below:

Site Team Facilities Apprentice

Required to start as soon as possible, we are looking for a real team player with the ability to be flexible to requests for support within a busy school environment and assisting our Site Manager to provide a clean and safe environment for all users of our school buildings and grounds.


This is an important role within the school and a positive attitude and calm manner along with the ability to prioritise and deal with a demanding workload is vital. You will be an excellent communicator, confident dealing with staff, students, parents and visitors to the school. You will have good attention to detail and have the capacity to work in an environment that requires diplomacy, tact and confidentiality.

 

Opportunity for Level 2 Facilities Services Operative apprenticeship or Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor apprenticeship.

Please see our full candidate pack for further details.


Hours: Full time or part time hours available (to be discussed at interview) - 52 weeks per year

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1 £23,996 - £24,950 per annum (apprenticeship route) or Bucks Pay Range 2 £25,625 - £27,770 per annum (non-apprenticeship route)

How to apply: The JHGS Support Staff Application Form is available on our website. Please return your completed JHGS application and any supporting documents for the attention of Miss T Hartley, Headteacher, HR@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am, Sunday 21st September 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.