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“As former students of the school, we really appreciate the chance to train at Highsted. It has been a fantastic experience in a supportive environment and we feel well-placed to begin our career in teaching."
Vacancies & Employment-based Teacher Training
At Highsted Grammar School we are proud to offer career opportunities for adults as well as students. In addition to teaching posts, there are a wide range of support posts which fall vacant from time to time. Information about all our current vacancies can be found below. If there are no opportunities that suit your ambitions at present, but you would like to be considered for suitable appointments in the future, we are happy to receive your CV, together with a short letter of application stating your experience and areas of interest.
Likewise, we recognise the importance of excellence in the training future teachers and, with more than a decade of exceptional experience in employment-based training programmes, are pleased to offer opportunities for postgraduate trainees. We work in collaboration with the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) to provide both salaried and unsalaried positions which lead to Qualified Teacher Status. Salaried positions are paid on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale; unsalaried posts may be eligible for a government bursary, depending on the teaching subject and class of degree achieved. Further information about current recruitment to our School-based Initial Teacher Training scheme can be seen below.
Safer Recruitment & Induction
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, before applying for any vacancy at the school, all candidates are advised to read our policy which links to the child protection policy and procedures. Please click here to download the Safer Recruitment & Induction Policy.
Teaching Vacancies:
There are currently no vacancies for teaching staff. Please watch this page for future opportunities as they arise.
There are currently no vacancies for teaching staff. Please watch this page for future opportunities as they arise.
Support Staff Vacancies:
Administration Assistant (37 hours weekly; term time plus two weeks in summer break)
Highsted Academy Trust band 3: £18,039 per annum, pro rata
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Administration Assistant required to work at this outstanding girls' grammar school. The successful candidate will also assist with Reception tasks. ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given; a First Aid qualification is desirable and willingness to undertake ongoing training is required.
Application forms containing contact details of two referees, including email addresses, should be accompanied by a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Wednesday 25 August 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
Headteacher's PA (37 hours weekly; all year round - 8am start)
Highsted Academy Trust band 8: £25,692 per annum
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic individual required as Headteacher's Personal Assistant at this outstanding girls' grammar school. Responsible for ensuring that the headteacher is fully supported in all aspects of their work, including confidential matters. The successful candidate will also line manage the school office and coordinate effective systems and procedures.
Application forms must contain contact details of two referees, including email addresses, and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Friday 30 July 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Administration Assistant (37 hours weekly; term time plus two weeks in summer break)
Highsted Academy Trust band 3: £18,039 per annum, pro rata
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Administration Assistant required to work at this outstanding girls' grammar school. The successful candidate will also assist with Reception tasks. ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given; a First Aid qualification is desirable and willingness to undertake ongoing training is required.
Application forms containing contact details of two referees, including email addresses, should be accompanied by a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Wednesday 25 August 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Administration Assistant (37 hours weekly; term time plus two weeks in summer break)
Highsted Academy Trust band 3: £18,039 per annum, pro rata
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Administration Assistant required to work at this outstanding girls' grammar school. The successful candidate will also assist with Reception tasks. ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given; a First Aid qualification is desirable and willingness to undertake ongoing training is required.
Application forms containing contact details of two referees, including email addresses, should be accompanied by a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Wednesday 25 August 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
Headteacher's PA (37 hours weekly; all year round - 8am start)
Highsted Academy Trust band 8: £25,692 per annum
Friendly, flexible and enthusiastic individual required as Headteacher's Personal Assistant at this outstanding girls' grammar school. Responsible for ensuring that the headteacher is fully supported in all aspects of their work, including confidential matters. The successful candidate will also line manage the school office and coordinate effective systems and procedures.
Application forms must contain contact details of two referees, including email addresses, and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Friday 30 July 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
Examinations & Data Officer (37 hours weekly; all year round)
Highsted Academy Trust band 6: £20,585 - £22,469 per annum
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Examinations & Data Officer to join this outstanding girls' grammar school.
Main responsibilities include the management of all internal and external examinations, so it is important that you have previous school experience in this area. In assessment periods, the successful candidate will line manage a team of invigilators and provide training where necessary. SIMS experience is essential but specific training will be given.
Application forms containing contact details of two referees, including email addresses, should be accompanied by a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 23 August 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Examinations & Data Officer (37 hours weekly; all year round)
Highsted Academy Trust band 6: £20,585 - £22,469 per annum
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Examinations & Data Officer to join this outstanding girls' grammar school.
Main responsibilities include the management of all internal and external examinations, so it is important that you have previous school experience in this area. In assessment periods, the successful candidate will line manage a team of invigilators and provide training where necessary. SIMS experience is essential but specific training will be given.
Application forms containing contact details of two referees, including email addresses, should be accompanied by a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 23 August 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Examinations & Data Officer (37 hours weekly; all year round)
Highsted Academy Trust band 6: £20,585 - £22,469 per annum
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Examinations & Data Officer to join this outstanding girls' grammar school.
Main responsibilities include the management of all internal and external examinations, so it is important that you have previous school experience in this area. In assessment periods, the successful candidate will line manage a team of invigilators and provide training where necessary. SIMS experience is essential but specific training will be given.
Application forms containing contact details of two referees, including email addresses, should be accompanied by a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suited to this post.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 23 August 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
KS4 Learning Mentor (37 hours weekly; term time plus four weeks)
Highsted Academy Trust band 5: £19,335 - £20,483 per annum, pro rata
Flexible and enthusiastic individual required to work at this outstanding girls' grammar school. The successful candidate will fulfil a non-teaching role by liaising with tutor teams and parents in order to support the welfare and progress of pupils across Key Stage 4. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage but specific training will be given to the successful candidate.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 23 August 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
KS4 Learning Mentor (37 hours weekly; term time plus four weeks)
Highsted Academy Trust band 5: £19,335 - £20,483 per annum, pro rata
Flexible and enthusiastic individual required to work at this outstanding girls' grammar school. The successful candidate will fulfil a non-teaching role by liaising with tutor teams and parents in order to support the welfare and progress of pupils across Key Stage 4. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage but specific training will be given to the successful candidate.
Please contact Linda Sayers at the school for further information or download the details and an application form below. Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 23 August 2021. Please note: the school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- School Information, Job Profile and Personal Specification, please click here.
- Application Form - please click here.
- School Prospectus - please click here.
Employment-based Teacher Training:
To find out more about this aspect of our training programme please follow this link to the Kemnal Academies Trust website.
The following positions are recruiting now for a start in September 2021:
- Trainee Teacher of Chemistry – unsalaried (government bursary may be payable)
- Trainee Teacher of Mathematics – unsalaried (government bursary may be payable)
- Trainee Teacher of Physics – unsalaried (government bursary may be payable)
These posts are offered as unsalaried positions, for which a government bursary or scholarship up to the value of £28,000 may be payable. For further information about eligibility and current value of the government's initital teacher training bursary scheme, please follow this link. For further information about the unsalaried scheme through our partnership with the Kemnal Academies Trust, please follow this link.
General information about our school, a generic job profile and person specification can be downloaded for your information. Trainees would be expected to build up their skills and experience during the course of the year in order to meet the government expectations contained in the 2012 Teachers' Standards and the requirements of the Highsted Job Profile (subject teacher responsibilities) by the end of the programme.
- Download Main School Prospectus
- Download Sixth Form Prospectus
- Download Further information and generic Job Profile for teachers
- Download School Centred Initial Teacher Training: The Kemnal Academies Trust
- Download Teaching Application Form
- Download Support Staff Application Form