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Vacancies
We are 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 hr@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.
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.
Staff application forms for download:
| Form | Format | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form JHGS Support Staff | Word | Here |
| Application Form JHGS Support Staff | Here | |
| Application Form JHGS Teaching Staff | Word | Here |
| Application Form JHGS Teaching Staff | Here |
To view current vacancies please see below:
All Current Vacancies
Please see all current vacancies below:
Cover Manager
Required from September 2022, John Hampden Grammar School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, reliable and organised Cover Manager.
The duties include the line management of cover supervisor and supply staff as well as covering lessons. This is a key role in the school ensuring the efficient running of the school, therefore candidates must possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, be flexible and demonstrate excellent administrative and IT skills.
Candidates should also possess a calm yet assertive and professional manner and relate well to our students.
For more information please read the job description and person specification along with the job advert.
Closing date for applications is 9th September 2022, but we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found and therefore early applications are encouraged.
Site Team Assistant
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.
Health and Safety training will be provided.
Please see our full job description and person specification for further details.
Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday, hours to be discussed at interview
52 weeks per year
Salary: Bucks Pay range 2 currently £20,258 to £22,766 per annum plus a generous pension package
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 for applications is 17th October 2022, but we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found and therefore early applications are encouraged.
The school reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.
Sports Administrator
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful PE department at John Hampden Grammar School. Working with the Director of Sport, you will be responsible for managing all the administrative tasks for sports clubs and the PE department by managing budgets, organising practice schedules, sourcing sports coaches and sports opportunities for our students.
You will be a real team player with the ability to be flexible to department requests for support and be highly organised with the ability to prioritise your work in this busy role.
Hours: 25 hours Monday to Friday, 10am – 3.00pm 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days)
Salary: Bucks Pay range 3 currently £23,152 to £25,043 per annum. Actual pro-rata salary range £13,267 to £14,350 per annum.
If you feel you have the skills and commitment to support us in getting the best from our students, then we would love to hear from you.
More information for this role can be found on the job description here and within the person specification here.
Applications marked for the attention of Miss T Hartley to be received by the closing date of Friday 26 August 2022 by email to hr@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.