Employment at KSR2023-12-05T08:44:12+00:00

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

Teacher of Geography2024-06-06T12:20:46+01:00

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and appropriately qualified Teacher of Geography to teach across the age range Year 7 to 13 starting January 2025. 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.

To apply please click HERE

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

Sports Development Coach – Rowing2024-06-07T16:55:36+01:00

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Oarsman/Oarswoman to develop and hone their coaching skills. Working in a highly motivated and specialised department with our Head of Rowing, an ex international Oarsman who has been coaching children and adults from beginner to elite for over a decade.

This role will develop knowledge, give experience and support qualifications. It will also enable someone to gain experience in the required elements to go on to complete teacher training. Our Head of Rowing is also able to support and teach boat management and maintenance. 

Please click HERE  for full details of this role and method of application.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

The closing date for applications: 12.00pm on Thursday 20th June, 2024

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