Vacancies

Please see all current vacancies below:

We are seeking to appoint a hands-on practitioner to contribute to our fantastic Art department. You will be keen to make a real impact in this subject area to enhance standards and opportunities for our motivated and ambitious students. We offer great facilities and equipment, a caring and welcoming school community and a supportive leadership team.

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 - a relocation allowance may be available for candidates who apply directly.

We offer:  An established centre of academic excellence with an exceptional record in sport, music and community involvement

Motivated and ambitious pupils

A friendly and supportive team of teachers and support staff

A positive, caring and collaborative working environment

A commitment to professional development Salary:

Teachers Main or Upper Range dependent upon experience.

A full job description can be found here.

How to apply: Interested candidates can find out more about our school by visiting our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1ANbgSHcn9gbGJV6ls1VA

Please return your completed application and any supporting documents for the attention of Miss T Hartley, Headteacher, HR@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk or complete the online form on the TES website.

Applications to be received by the closing date of Friday 9th June 2023, 9am. Interviews will take place on the week commencing Monday 12th June 2023. The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.

Please see all current vacancies below:

John Hampden Grammar School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, confident and flexible person to work as an Administrative Assistant in support of the Leadership Team.

This is an important role within the school and a positive attitude and empathic 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 and parents. You will have good attention to detail and have the capacity to work in an environment that requires diplomacy, tact and confidentiality. Knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous, however full training can be offered to the successful applicant if necessary.

Hours: 30 hours per week: 8.30am – 2.30pm, 5 days a week - (working hours and days could be negotiated for the right candidate).

39 weeks per year: Term time plus staff INSET days.

Salary: Bucks pay range 4 £26,477 pa - £28,645 pa FTE, Actual pro-rata salary £18,413 pa - £19,920 pa for 30 hours per week and 39 working weeks p.a.

Pension: A defined benefit pension scheme is offered through the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Further details can be found here and a Support Staff application form is available on our website (www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk).

To apply, please complete the JHGS Support Staff application form and send it for the attention of Miss T Hartley, Headteacher, to HR@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

Applications to be received by the closing date of Monday 12 June 2023, 9am.

Interviews will take place on as soon as possible thereafter, or earlier. The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful department at John Hampden Grammar School. Starting as soon as possible, you will be responsible for providing technical support to both teaching staff and students through the preparation of tools, equipment and materials for lessons. Ideally you will have the skills to work across a variety of disciplines e.g. woodwork, metal, food, ICT and CAD/CAM and have good knowledge of health and safety practices, though we will provide relevant training for the right candidate. More importantly, 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: 37 hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm, or part-time hours are available 40 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days plus 1 week at the end of the summer holiday

Salary: Bucks Pay range 4 currently £26,477 to £28,645 per annum FTE. Actual pro-rata salary range £23,218 to £25,119 per annum for 37 hours per week, 40 weeks p.a.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 9th June 2023, 9am Interviews: As soon as possible after the closing date

The full candidate information pack is available to download here.

Completed application forms can be:

Sent by email to: hr@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

Or posted to:

Miss Tracey Hartley Headteacher

John Hampden Grammar School

Marlow Hill

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire HP11 1SZ

Required as soon as possible, our Learning Support department is seeking an enthusiastic colleague to provide academic support across the curriculum for pupils with Special Educational Needs at our Ofsted outstanding grammar school.

The successful candidate will have some knowledge of Special Educational Needs, ideally gained within a school environment. We would be particularly interested to hear from candidates who would be able to offer strong support in the core subject area of English. 

More information on the role can be foundhere.

Closing date for applications is 9 a.m. on Monday 5th June 2023 with interviews to be held the following week.  Early application is encouraged.

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: Part-time or full-time hours available Monday to Friday, hours to be discussed at interview. 52 weeks per year

Salary: Bucks Pay range 2 currently £21,789 to £23,961 per annum FTE plus a generous pension package.

Overtime may be available.

A Facilities Services Operative Level 2 apprenticeship training scheme will also be considered for the right applicant or a Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor apprenticeship. Training is online with an an on-site mentor.

For a candidate pack please click here.

Closing Date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th June 2023

Interview Date: As soon as possible after the closing date

How to apply: Please return your completed JHGS application and any supporting documents for the attention of Miss T Hartley, Headteacher, HR@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk The school reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.

One Year Fixed Term Contract from September 2023 to July 2024

We are seeking an organised, reliable and enthusiastic PE Technician to join our highly successful PE Department. Reporting to the Director of Sport, you will be responsible for maintaining high quality technician services through leading coaching sessions in a variety of activities, acting as the Duty Supervisor for After School clubs and maintaining operational efficiency for the department.

This is an important role within the school, so 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, pupils and parents. You will have good attention to detail and have the capacity to work in an environment that requires diplomacy, tact and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate would hold a qualification in coaching or officiating and/or have experience working in schools or with young people, though this is not essential.

A first aid qualification is required and full training will be provided.

Hours: 37 hours per week: (9.45am to 5.15pm) 3 days a week and (8.45am to 5.15pm) 2 days a week with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

39 weeks per year: Term time only plus 5 staff training days

Salary is dependent on experience but will be paid within Bucks Pay Range 1B, currently £20,297 to £21,223 per annum, actual pro-rata salary range £17,408 to £18,203 per annum (equivalent to £10.52 to £11.00 per hour).

Full details of the role can be found in the Candidate information pack here.

How to apply: Please download and complete the JHGS Support Staff Application Form available on our website (https://www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk/16/vacancies).

Please return your completed application and any supporting documents for the attention of Mr Neill to HR@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

All applications must be completed and returned to HR@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk by 9am, Friday 9 June 2023

One Year Fixed Term Contract from September 2023 to July 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful department at John Hampden Grammar School. You will provide technical support to both teaching staff and students through the preparation of tools, equipment and materials for lessons.

Training can be provided this term or at the end of August if you are available, or it will be provided when you start in September.

Ideally you will have completed A level Design Technology so you are familiar with DT workshops, but this isn’t essential. You may have developed the skills to work across a variety of disciplines e.g. woodwork, metal, food, ICT, CAD/CAM and Food Tech and have some knowledge of health and safety practices, though we will provide relevant training for the right candidate. More importantly, 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: 37 hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days)

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 2 £21,879 pa - £23,961 pa FTE, Actual Pro Rata Salary £18,765 - £20,551 pa

We are happy to accept applications from candidates looking for either a full time or part time role, please indicate your preference clearly on the application form. 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. How to apply: Interested candidates can find out more about the role here.

Application Form are available on our website (www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk). Please return your completed JHGS application and any supporting documents for the attention of Miss T Hartley, Headteacher, HR@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

Applications to be received by the closing date of 9 am Monday 12 June 2023.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date. The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.