Temporary - Part Time

Cover Teacher term time only for Yrs Reception - 6.

Role commencing 6 November 2023 until half term, autumn, 2024 at The Paragon School.

A unique opportunity has arisen for an exemplary primary teacher to join us at an exciting time for our school.  The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Cover Teacher, deploying into Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 classes to cover for absent colleagues both at short notice and when absence is planned in advance. They will be flexible and dynamic, possessing flair and confidence to teach across the curriculum. The successful candidate will be fully integrated into the school community, receiving training and support to uphold the school’s values and aims and understand and implement The Paragon School’s pastoral and academic systems of monitoring.  

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Interview date  TBC,  possibly 4 October 2023. 

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form.
For further details, please contact HR on 01225 8353853 or  recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Closing date for applications midday Monday 2 October 2023.

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Permanent - From September 2024

Set in a stunning location, high up on the Rock and overlooking the Bay of Gibraltar, Prior Park School is a vibrant, caring community with an ambition as boundless as its view. Prior Park School is Gibraltar’s first and only independent, coeducational, Catholic/Christian day school, educating 260 young people aged 11-18.

The school is a member of the Prior Park Schools family with other schools being The Paragon School and Prior Park College, both in Bath.  Prior Park School, Gibraltar offers an excellent education with exciting opportunities beyond the curriculum and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Following a hugely successful 7 years in post by the founding Head, Peter Watts, the Board of Trustees seeks an outstanding educational leader to guide Prior Park School, Gibraltar through the next phase in its development.  Building on a strong platform educationally and financially, the next Head will develop and deliver a vision that ensures the school looks to the future with dynamism and ambition.

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with a strong commitment to Prior Park’s Catholic values and have the vision, strategic capabilities, and drive to advance Prior Park School, Gibraltar as a leading 21st century independent school. A compelling communicator, the next Head will be a visible leader who will work effectively with staff, students, trustees, and all in the extended Prior Park community in the pursuit of excellence. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Interview dates:

Longlist MS Teams interview  - 18 October 2023. 

Shortlist interviews, held in Gibraltar - week commencing 13 November 2023.

Final interviews, held in Prior Park College, Bath - week commencing 27 November 2023.

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form.
For further details, please contact HR on 01225 835385 or  recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Closing date for applications midday Monday 9 October 2023.

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Full-Time or Part-Time (min.0.65 FTE) Maternity Cover

Start 8 January 2024 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the thriving Geography department at Prior Park College, an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre world-heritage estate.

This role is offered on a maternity cover basis starting in January 2024 and we are able to offer a large degree of flexibility to suit your preferences and lifestyle, from full-time with a full co-curricular involvement down to part-time, with a minimum commitment of 0.65 FTE.

The successful candidate will teach Geography at KS3, GCSE and A-Level in an immensely supportive and friendly environment and, for interested candidates, there is also the opportunity to get involved with the pastoral, co-curricular and Games programmes.

Established in 1830, Prior Park combines the very best of tradition and progress, with cutting-edge facilities and accommodation, including a pioneering digital learning programme, with all students and staff supplied with powerful Windows 11 devices and seamless integration of lessons, teaching groups and activities via the Microsoft 365 platform. Classrooms are equipped with smart docks and large touch-displays, as well as traditional whiteboards so teachers can exploit the best of both worlds to deliver the most inspiring lessons for our students.

We operate a number of flexible working options, suitable for working parents and those looking for a career to suit their busy lifestyles, and ECTs can benefit from our well supported, recognised induction programme. We also partner with the University of Buckingham to offer PGCE qualifications on the job for exceptional candidates.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Interview date  TBC. 

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form.
For further details, please contact HR on 01225 835385 or  recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Closing date for applications midday Tuesday 3 October 2023.

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Full-time or Part-time, Permanent

January, Easter or September 2024 start

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this thriving academic department at Prior Park College, an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate in the heart of the world heritage city of Bath.

The Economics and Business Department supports several popular, high-profile courses including both Business Studies and Economics at A Level, and Business Studies at BTEC, GCSE AND KS3.

This is an ideal post either for someone early in their career or, equally, a more experienced practitioner keen to take on a new challenge in a busy and prestigious school. To secure the best candidate, we are able to offer a huge amount of flexibility – you may be looking for full-time or part-time, and may be more specialised in Economics or Business, or both. The successful candidate will be an innovative and creative thinker with excellent communication skills and will be expected to be fully involved in the wider life of the school.

Established in 1830, Prior Park combines the very best of tradition and progress, with cutting-edge facilities and accommodation, including a pioneering digital learning programme, with all students and staff supplied with powerful Windows 11 devices and seamless integration of lessons, teaching groups and activities via the Microsoft 365 platform. Classrooms are equipped with smart docks and large touch-displays, as well as traditional whiteboards so teachers can exploit the best of both worlds to deliver the most inspiring lessons for our students.

We operate a number of flexible working options, suitable for working parents and those looking for a career to suit their busy lifestyles, and ECTs can benefit from our well supported, recognised induction programme. We also partner with the University of Buckingham to offer PGCE qualifications on the job for exceptional candidates.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Interview date  TBC. 

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form.
For further details, please contact HR on 01225 835385 or  recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Closing date for applications  midday Friday 6 October 2023.

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Permanent - Part Time, Term Time 

October2023 start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior School Instructor / Duke of Edinburgh Manager. To join the Prior Park College, an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate in the heart of the world heritage city of Bath.

Working a minimum of 21 hours (possibly 24) across three days Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

There is currently not an expectation with leading expeditions, however there is an expectation to visit and support expeditions. The role may deputise/cover in event of staff absence etc.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form.
For further details, please contact HR on 01225 835385 or  recruitment@priorparkschools.com

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Permanent - Full Time

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified professional to join our nursing team in our dedicated Health & Wellbeing Centre. The Health and Well-Being Centre provides medical, well-being, counselling, and pastoral support services to our student community at Prior Park College and potentially at The Paragon School. There are approximately 150 boarders and 450 day students at Prior Park College and 260 day pupils at The Paragon.

We are inviting applications for a permanent School Nurse position, full time to work predominately term time for 41 weeks per year.

The post holder will play a key role in the proactive provision of health care at Prior Park College and The Paragon School. The successful applicant will provide all-encompassing, high-quality, and effective health care during school term time working hours between Monday to Sunday on a rota basis to include some evenings.

This position would suit an ambitious and driven individual with appropriate qualifications and registrations (RGN/RN Child; NMC) and excellent professional standards. School nursing experience and a good understanding of adolescents and the boarding environment would also be advantageous.

We offer excellent working conditions in beautiful surroundings with an attractive rewards package.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Interview date  11 October 2023. 

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form.
For further details, please contact HR on 01225 835385 or  recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Closing date for applications midday Friday 29 September 2023.

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Role to commence September 2024

Prior Park Educational Trust (“the Trust”) is looking to appoint a Chair of Trustees, from 1 September 2024, to provide strategic leadership to the Trustees in supporting the Schools, their Local Boards, and the Executive to drive the Trust’s commitment to transforming the lives of the young people we serve.

In making this appointment, the Board of Trustees (“the Board”) is looking for an inspirational, inclusive, and visionary leader who will invest in the next stage of the Trust’s development, challenging and supporting it to provide the best possible opportunities for every child in our Schools.

Prior Park Schools (“the Schools”) is a family of Christian schools based in Bath and Gibraltar.

Together, the Schools offer education to over 1100 young people aged between 3 and 18, of all faiths and none. Since the establishment of Prior Park College in 1830, the family has grown, with The Paragon School joining in 2006, and Prior Park School Gibraltar being opened in 2016.

Our Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. Within each school’s faith tradition, these vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives. The values underpinning the Mission and the Schools’ educational offerings are Curiosity, Generosity, and Courage. The Schools believe that quality education changes lives and that outstanding schools are engines for transforming society.

The Chair of Trustees is a critical and important role within the Schools’ communities and oversees the strategic development and direction of the Schools and guides governance to the highest possible standards.

We seek applications from committed Roman Catholics and Christians of other denominations. We are an outward-looking ecumenically spirited Board, working to support the ethos of our schools.

The new Chair will join the Board at a time of great opportunity and innovation for the Trust, as well as one of challenge and change for the independent sector. The Board is seeking individuals with the vision and passion to work collaboratively with the Board and the Executive to secure the educational and financial sustainability and the continuing success of our Schools in the years to come.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder be committed to the Christian faith as a Roman Catholic or as a member of another Christian denomination.

For more information please visit: https://www.chalkdownresearch.com/pps or call our Executive Search Partner, Ali Hollingbery for an informal conversation: ali@chalkdownresearch.com / 01730-776655

Prior Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Prior Park Educational Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a registered Educational Charity no. 281242 as well as a data controller and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office as required under current data protection legislation

Closing date for applications by 8am on 30 October 2023.  

Great opportunities currently available to join our professional catering team at Prior Park College, Bath. We are currently recruiting for:

Senior Sous Chef

Events and Hospitality Manager

Front of House Supervisor

Catering Assistant working full time, term time plus summer school.

Kitchen Porter offering flexibility on hours worked.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further details, please contact the catering team on 01225 831009 or HR Department:

Telephone: 01225 835 353

E-mail: recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Permanent, Term Time - Part Time or Full Time

Opportunity for a proactive and motivated Minibus Driver to join our friendly team to provide a reliable minibus service for our pupils, safely transporting them to and from Prior Park College and The Paragon School and schools' events in the local area.

The successful candidate will have a full, clean driving licence and current D1 entitlement (passing driving test before 1997 or taken a D1 test after 1997), the ability to interact appropriately with young children, parents and colleagues and excellent time management skills.

The post is offered on a term time basis, 20 hours per week, although some flexibility may be required according to the needs to the school. The 20 hours required are likely to be between - Monday to Friday 6.30am to 8.30am, Monday to Thursday 6pm to 8pm, Fridays 5pm to 7pm plus five hours Monday, Wednesday, or Friday and/or occasional Saturdays sports fixtures, worked on a rota within the team.

This role could become full time, term time for the right person, if other skills to offer include porter, maintenance, plumbing, gardening etc. to support the wider estates team.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Interview date TBC.

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form.

For further details, please contact HR on 01225 835385 or  recruitment@priorparkschools.com

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Permanent 

Opportunity for an experienced and organised administrator to play an integral role in being a key ambassador for The Paragon School, displaying warmth, friendliness and professionalism and ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service both externally and internally. 

The Senior Administrator & Head's PA will provide effective and timely administrative support and ‘gatekeeper’ to the Head, managing their time and commitments effectively so that they can carry out her responsibilities. acting with the highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality in all matters.  Sound knowledge of admin and office systems with the ability to work effectively under pressure plus knowledge and awareness of the importance of data protection.

The role is available 37.5 hours per week, over 42 weeks of the year, predominately term time and reports to the Marketing and Admissions Manager.

The Paragon is a co-educational Christian day school based in a beautiful Georgian house a mile from the centre of Bath.  The school enjoys 8 acres of gardens and woodland and shares in the superb science, sport, drama, dance and other facilities of Prior Park College, half a mile away.  With a full range of indoor and outdoor teaching facilities, The Paragon cultivates a love of learning and encourages independent and creative thinking.  Catering for some 260 children from 3-11, the school offers a broad curriculum taught in small classes by teachers with a real passion for their subject.  The majority of pupils progress to the College. 

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Interview date  Monday 9 October 2023. 

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form. For further details, please contact HR on 01225 835385 or  recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Closing date for applications midday Monday 2 October 2023.

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