Working at KING’S SCHOOL ROCHESTER
Thank you for your interest in joining the King’s community.
We firmly believe that our strength lies in the talented individuals who join our team. We are dedicated to providing outstanding support and care to our academic and support staff because we understand that a school’s success is closely tied to the people who make it thrive.
We are always on the lookout for creative, engaging and talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our school’s mission and provide the best possible education to our pupils. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and make a lasting impact on the lives of our pupils.
The stunning location of our School is in the most historic part of Rochester, adjacent to the Cathedral and Castle. We are conveniently walking distance from Rochester Train Station which is only 35 minutes from London on the high-speed rail link and have excellent road connections to other parts of Kent and the South East. Further benefits of working at King’s are listed below.
All our current vacancies are listed below.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our HR Department at recruitment@kings-rochester.co.uk or call 01634 888588.
King’s School Rochester is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and fulfil all our responsibilities under current child protection and safeguarding legislation in accordance with good practice in the care of young people, especially those living away from home. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates will be expected to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including disclosure and barring service checks and allow checks on their background and identity including checks with past employers and suitable referees.
Your appointment will be conditional upon successful outcomes of these checks and on a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List checks.
The School has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, you will need to bring along original documents verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK to the interview. Details of these will be provided in the invitation to interview.
All candidates invited to interview must bring the original documents confirming or verifying any educational and professional qualifications that are necessary or relevant for the post.
Staff Benefits
- 50% remission on school fees for your children, after two years service with the option to apply for additional support through means testing. (pro rata for part time staff)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Continuing Professional Development programme
- Access to a discounted annual parking permit
- Free lunches during term time
- Paid holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) – the majority of which is to be taken during the school holidays (For Support Staff)
- Access to a Employee Assistance Programme
Support Staff Vacancies
Music Events Administrator (8 hours per week)
Music at King’s
The department is extremely successful and in recent years has helped pupils win scholarships to the Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Leeds Conservatoire and Trinity Laban College of Music. Music touches the lives of everyone at King’s with weekly congregational hymn practices, House Music events and a range of opportunities for musicians of all types and abilities to perform from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form.
The Department has a Senior School Director of Music, a Preparatory and Pre-Preparatory School Director of Music, a full-time Music Teacher, a part-time Music Administrator and a strong team of 18 Visiting Music Teachers, who complete this friendly and welcoming department. Music is highly regarded by all members of the school community.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/music-events-administrator-kent-2136090
Governor Vacancies at King’s School Rochester
An opportunity has arisen to join the Governing Body at King’s School, Rochester. Governors are responsible for the strategic direction and vision of the school and overseeing financial performance. King’s School Governors are also Directors and Trustees of the School with legal responsibilities.
King’s Rochester is a mixed, non-selective, Church of England, all-through school with nursery classes and sixth form situated in Rochester, Kent. It is an independent school with boarding provision and an associate member of the Woodard Foundation. A smaller than average school, King’s Rochester provides 800 places for nursery, preparatory, senior and sixth-form students between the ages of 3 and 18 when fully subscribed.
The oldest choir school and the second oldest school in the world, King’s Rochester has roots dating back to the founding of Rochester Cathedral in the year 604 AD. King Henry VIII refounded the school in 1542.
We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to expand the competencies of the existing Governing Body. We are seeking applications from high-calibre professionals and particularly welcome applicants with experience in the independent education sector or; SEND and EHC Plans; communications and marketing; compliance and audit.
The role is non-remunerated, but expenses will be paid. The role will require a commitment of around ten days a year which will include attending Governors Meetings, serving on one of the Committees and attending training and development opportunities. There will also be an opportunity to be an active member of the King’s community and attend school events throughout the year.
To apply, please send your C.V and covering letter to recruitment@kings-rochester.co.uk.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. King’s Rochester is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
All disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job as set out in the job description and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
King’s Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and fulfils all its responsibilities under current Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation in accordance with good practice in the care of young people, especially those living away from home. We expect all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be expected to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post including
Disclosure and Barring Service checks and allow checks on their background and identity including checks with past employers and suitable referees.
The appointment will be conditions upon successful outcomes of these checks and also on a successful Enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check.
The School has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, you will need to provide original documents verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK to the interview. Details of these will be provided in the invitation to interview.
