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Vacancies

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 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.

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

 

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To view current vacancies please see below:
 

 

All Current Vacancies

Please see all current vacancies below:

Head of Geography

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to lead our successful Geography Department. Starting in September 2024, the role would suit an ambitious and dynamic leader who can deliver exceptional teaching, learning and leadership at our outstanding school. 

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 and/or recruitment allowance is available for an exceptional candidate. 

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 + TLR 2, dependent upon experience. A relocation and/or recruitment allowance can be available for the right applicant.

More information about the role is available in the candidate pack here

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 

 

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 11 January 2024

Interview Date: w/c 15 January 2024 or earlier for suitable candidates

Start Date: 01 September 2024

 

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

Head of Maths

We are looking for an inspirational leader and highly effective team player who can further develop our Maths Department. Starting in September 2024, you will deliver exceptional teaching, learning and leadership to create a high functioning Maths department.

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 and/or recruitment allowance is available for an exceptional candidate. 

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 + TLR 1, dependent upon experience. A relocation and/or recruitment allowance can be available for the right applicant.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

More information about the role is available in the candidate pack here

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 

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 11 January 2024

Interview Date: w/c 15 January 2024 or earlier for suitable candidates

Start Date: 01 September 2024

 

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

Teacher of Economics

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business & Economics department at John Hampden Grammar School.  Starting in September 2024 (or 01 July for ECT’s), the role would suit a knowledgeable and committed ECT or experienced teacher looking for a new challenge working with our incredibly talented and motivated students. 

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 Range: MPS or UPS dependent on experience. A relocation and/or recruitment allowance can be available for the right applicant. We are happy for ECT candidates to join us from 01 July 2024.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time/Part Time

More information about the role is available in the candidate pack here

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 

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 08 January 2024

Interview Date: soon after closing date

Start Date: 01 September 2024

 

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

 

Teacher of Maths

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mathematics department at John Hampden Grammar School.  Starting in September 2024 (or July for ECT’s), the role would suit a knowledgeable and committed ECT or experienced teacher looking for a new challenge working with our incredibly talented and motivated students.

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 Range: MPS or UPS dependent on experience. A relocation and/or recruitment allowance can be available for the right applicant. We are happy for ECT candidates to join us from 01 July 2024.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

More information about the role is available in the candidate pack here

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 

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 08 January 2024

Interview Date: soon after closing date

Start Date: 01 September 2024

 

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

Teacher of MFL - Spanish (with French)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the MFL department at John Hampden Grammar School. Starting in September 2024, the role would suit a knowledgeable and committed ECT or an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge working with our incredibly talented and motivated students.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS or UPS dependent on experience

Closing Date: 9 am, Monday 8th January 2024

Interview Date: Soon after closing date

Start Date: 01 July 2024 (for ECT’s) or September 2024

For a candidate pack please click here

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.

 

 

Teacher of Physics

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Science department at John Hampden Grammar School.  Starting in September 2024 (July for ECT’s), the role would suit a knowledgeable and committed ECT or experienced teacher looking for a new challenge working with our incredibly talented and motivated students.

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 and/or recruitment 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 Range: MPS or UPS dependent on experience. A relocation and/or recruitment allowance can be available for the right applicant. We are happy for ECT candidates to join us from 01 July 2024.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

More information about the role is available in the candidate pack here


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 

 

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 11 January 2024

Interview Date: week commencing 15 January 2024 or earlier for suitable candidates

Start Date: 01 September 2024 (or 01 July for ECTs)

Teacher of Religious Studies

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Religious Studies department at John Hampden Grammar School.  Starting in September 2024 (or July for ECT’s), the role would suit a knowledgeable and committed ECT or experienced teacher looking for a new challenge working with our incredibly talented and motivated students.

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 and/or recruitment and retention allowance may be available for the right  candidate. 

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 Range: MPS or UPS dependent on experience. A relocation and/or recruitment allowance can be available for the right applicant. We are happy for ECT candidates to join us from 01 July 2024.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

More information about the role is available in the candidate pack here

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 

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 08 January 2024

Interview Date: soon after closing date

Start Date: 01 September 2024

 

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

Support Staff Vacancies

Please see all current vacancies below:

 

Biology Technician

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and well-organised Biology Technician to support our thriving Science Department.  The Biology Technician will coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and technical staff outside the department.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic department in a successful oversubscribed selective school for boys. Ideally, you will have experience as a Biology Technician.

Hours: 

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days) 8:00-4:00pm ideally

Salary:

Bucks Pay Range 3 currently £24,310 to £26,295 per annum (FTE) - Actual pro-rata salary range £20,850 to £22,553 per annum.

More information about the role is available in the candidate pack here

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  

Closing Date for applications: 9am on 19th January 2024

Interviews: w/c  Monday 22nd January 2024

Start date: As soon as possible

 

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

 

Chemistry Technician

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and well-organised Chemistry Technician to support our thriving Science Department.  The Chemistry Technician will coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and technical staff outside the department.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic department in a successful oversubscribed selective school for boys. Ideally, you will have experience as a Chemistry Technician.

Hours: 

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days) 8:00am-4:00pm on Monday to Thursday and 3.30pm finish on Friday. 

Salary:

Bucks Pay Range 3 currently £24,310 to £26,295 per annum (FTE) - Actual pro-rata salary range £20,850 to £22,553 per annum

More information about the role is available in the candidate pack here

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 

 

Closing Date for applications: 9am on Friday 19th January 2024

Interviews: w/c  Monday 22nd January 2024

Start date: As soon as possible

 

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