The Head Master and Governors are looking to appoint a Senior Deputy Head following the announcement of the existing postholder’s intention to retire after eighteen years of outstanding service.  The successful candidate will assist the Head Master in maintaining the highest standards of care and educational provision for the pupils as well as playing an integral role in developing and implementing the school’s vision. 

The Senior Deputy Head will be responsible for the day to day running of the school, setting high expectations and supporting the pupils and teaching staff in all they do.  The successful candidate will be an ambitious, forward-thinking educational leader, committed to the all-round education of girls and boys in a busy boarding and day environment.  A passion for modern pastoral care, as well as strong academic credentials and a commitment to the co-curriculum, are vital.  This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the ongoing strategic development of Dauntsey’s as the school continues to flourish.

Further information on the School can be found at www.dauntseys.org and a candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com

Letters of application and CVs should be submitted by Friday 30 October to Odgers Berndtson.

Dauntsey’s School (registered charity no. 1115638) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

A Breaktime Supervisor is required from November 2020 to oversee the dining room and pupils’ break times. 

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 10:45 – 14:50 and Saturdays (on a rota basis 1 in 3) 11:30 – 13:30 (term time only) 

Please contact the HR Department for an Application Form - m.williams@dauntseys.org. Alternatively, you may download an application form here.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 21 October 2020

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

Job Description

• To work as part of a team with two other break time supervisors sharing a rota of duties.
• To be responsible for a calm, quiet atmosphere around the School, including the Memorial Hall, the quad, Forbes House and the Lower School Centre from morning break through to 2.45pm.
• To maintain a disciplined entry of pupils into the tuckshop at break.
• To maintain a disciplined entry of pupils into the dining room when lunch is being served.
• To be responsible for an orderly and civilised atmosphere in the dining room.
• To wipe down the dining room tables and ensure that pupils clear the tables after finishing lunch.
• To encourage pupils to be punctual for their lessons after morning break and in the afternoon.
• To escort pupils across the roads as and when required.
• To clear bags and books left on or near the quad after morning and lunch break.
• To liaise with the Head of Lower School in the first instance but also with the members of SMT, staff or prefects on duty.

This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role.  Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed

A Laundry Operative is required to work in our busy Laundry department.  The successful candidate will be responsible for sorting garments, loading/unloading machines, folding, ironing and packing to a high standard and within the required timeframes.  Training will be provided.

Hours of work are:

Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 14:30
Saturdays (2 in 3): 08:30 – 12:30

Holidays fall in line with the school holidays, with the exception of 3 days at the start of each term and 3 days at the end of each term, and also up to 6 weeks during the Summer holidays, when you will be required to work 3 days per week (on flexible hours).

Please contact the HR Department for an Application Form - m.williams@dauntseys.org. Alternatively, you may download an application form here.

Closing date for applications is Friday 30 October 2020

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Key Areas of responsibility

To provide a laundry service to the School to a high standard and within the required timeframes.

• To ensure that safe working practices are observed in line with Health and Safety regulations.
• To meet the demands of customer driven workload within the laundry.
• Use appropriate protective equipment when dealing with soiled / infected linen or when handling wash chemicals.
• Sort garments into appropriate wash classifications as per instructions
• Load garments and set washing and drying machines correctly observing chemical dosage, weight and programme instructions.
• Check for stains and ensure work quality.
• Keep production records, record items that arrived damaged or that are damaged at the Laundry.
• Observe the correct drying times prior to packing garments into bags.
• Fold garments in accordance with instructions and training to ensure quality product.
• Iron garments in accordance with Folding and Finishing standards to ensure quality product.
• Pack finished garments and linen into correct bags, observing weight limits for return.
• Undertake daily checks as per instructions.
• Inform the Stores Department when supplies are running low and need to be replenished.
• Ensure quality at all times by own inspection and others.
• Undertake any training as required.
• Report any machine problems to the Facilities Manager.
• Carry out other such reasonable duties as directed by management.

This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role.  Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed

The below vacancy has become available in the Facilities Department:
Evening Cleaners

Monday to Friday 17:30 – 20:00 and
Saturday 17:00 – 19:00

Term time with the exception of 3 days at the beginning of each term and 3 days at the end of each term

Please contact the HR Department for an Application form - m.williams@dauntseys.org.  Alternatively, you may download an application form here.

Closing date for applications is Friday 30 October 2020

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.