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.
Teaching Staff Benefits
- 50% remission on school fees for your children with the option to apply for additional support through means testing
- Contributory pension scheme
- Continuing Professional Development programme
- Access to a discounted annual parking permit
- Access to a free counselling service
- Free lunches during term time
- Free annual membership of the King’s Rochester Sports Centre with:
- discounted use of the facilities for self and family members
- for staff members only £10 per month for use of gym and classes (Yoga and Pilates) with preferential 7 days booking rights
- free parking at King’s Rochester Sports Centre
Teaching Staff Vacancies
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and appropriately qualified Teacher of Geography to teach across the age range Year 7 to 13. The Geography department consists of two teachers. The department’s policy is to develop an understanding of the importance of Geography in everyday life, where the interdependence of physical and human Geography is appreciated. Candidates would obviously need to share this enthusiasm, and they should be prepared to have an innovative and engaging approach to the teaching of Geography.
Closing date for applications: 5th May 2024, with interviews being held on Friday 10th May 2024.
To apply please click HERE
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and appropriately qualified Teacher of Mathematics able to teach across the age range in a part time role as part of a team led by the Head of Senior School Mathematics.
King’s pupils are prepared for iGCSE Mathematics following the Edexcel specification, leading to A level or Further Mathematics A level (also with Edexcel. Results are very good at all key stages with good take up in the Sixth Form and we are proud that several pupils in recent years have studied Mathematics at undergraduate level. Many more have continued with Mathematics through Economics, Engineering and related degree courses. Ideally, we seek a Teacher who has an ability to engage students in problem solving and can achieve an atmosphere of high expectation whilst being approachable. Experience in a similar context would be an advantage.
September 2024 start date.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th May 2024, with interviews being held on Monday 13th May 2024.
To apply please click HERE
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and appropriately qualified Teacher of English to teach across the age range Year 7 to 13.
The English Department at King’s is a highly successful department and our pupils consistently achieve very good results, often with significant value added. There are three full-time members of the department, who share the teaching of Removes (Year 9), IGCSE and A Level. They also contribute to the teaching of English in Years 7 and 8 in our Preparatory School.
All pupils are prepared for the Edexcel IGCSE courses in English Language (Specification A) and English Literature. There is good interest in the Sixth form, where we teach the OCR A Level course in English Literature.
We are keen to find a Teacher who has the ability to engage and enthuse students in the development of their language and literature skills, creating an atmosphere of high expectation, whilst being approachable and encouraging.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th April 2024, with interviews being held on Monday 13th May 2024.
To apply please click HERE
About Us:
At King’s School Rochester, music is not just a co-curricular activity, it’s at the heart of our community. We believe in fostering a passion for music from an early age, with our Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory Schools serving as a nurturing ground for young talents who then pursue music through the Senior School.
Our close ties with Rochester Cathedral and the local community further enrich the musical experience for our students, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment where music flourishes.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Music to lead our esteemed music department. As the visionary of music, you will be responsible for shaping the overall direction and ethos of music at King’s. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with strong leadership qualities and a deep passion for music to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils.
To apply, please click here
Closing date for applications: Midday Wednesday 8th May 2024, with interviews being held on Wednesday, 15th May 2024.
An exciting opportunity for a Class Teacher to join us from September 2024. Qualified Teacher Status and experience of teaching mixed ability classes of primary age and/or EYFS are essential for this role. The school’s classrooms are purpose-built with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. There are weekly staff meetings and plenty of support is given by colleagues in the Common Room. Please see the job description below for full details of this role and method of application.
Closing date for applications: 30th April 2024, with interviews being held shortly thereafter.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
King’s School, 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 conditional upon successful outcomes of these checks and also on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and children’s barred list checks.
An exciting opportunity for a Class Teacher to join us on a temporary basis from September to cover maternity leave. This is a part-time role with the requirement to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Qualified Teacher Status and experience of teaching mixed ability classes of primary age and/or EYFS are essential for this role. The school’s classrooms are purpose-built with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. There are weekly staff meetings, and plenty of support is given by colleagues in the Common Room. Please see the job description below for full details of this role and method of application.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 7th May 2024 with interviews being held on Tuesday, 14th May 2024.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
King’s School, 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 conditional upon successful outcomes of these checks and also on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and children’s barred list checks.
Support Staff Benefits
- 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
- Contributory pension scheme
- Continuing Professional Development programme
- Access to a discounted annual parking permit
- Access to a free counselling service
- Free lunches during term time
- Free annual membership of the King’s Rochester Sports Centre with:
- discounted use of the facilities for self and family members
- for staff members only £10 per month for use of gym and classes (Yoga and Pilates) with preferential 7 days booking rights
- free parking at King’s Rochester Sports Centre
Support Staff Vacancies
The Governors are seeking to appoint a Director of Estates & Operations to join the wider Senior Management Team. The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills to assume responsibility for the delivery of the School’s estates strategy and to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the School’s operations, including the estates, facilities and services functions.
The successful applicant will have previous leadership experience in a similar role, together with a background in estates management, maintenance works (both planned and reactive), delivery of capital projects and budget management, health and safety oversight, as well as leading teams within catering and other support facilities, ideally in the education sector. Please apply here.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30th April 2024
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
King’s School, 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 conditional upon successful outcomes of these checks and also on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and children’s barred list checks.
Required to start as soon as possible, we are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our busy team and assist in the production of all catering services at the required times to the school’s standards, as directed. Please click HERE for full details of this role and method of application.
Closing date for applications is 4.00 pm on Friday 3rd May 2024, but please apply as soon as possible.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
