Job Vacancies

Maternity Cover (for up to one year) to start in October 2025
26 hours per week, term time only plus INSET
Competitive salary depending on experience

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced professional PA to the two Deputy Heads of Shiplake College to cover a period of maternity leave (for up to one year). This is a great opportunity for the successful applicant to continue to build and develop the role.

The contracted hours for this role are 26 hours per week, consisting of 5 hours on four days and 6 hours on one day per week, as agreed in advance with the Deputy Heads. This is a term-time only plus INSET position, with a requirement to work for up to two weeks during the school holidays, for which you will be compensated separately.

Previous experience working in schools is not essential however, previous experience as a PA is a prerequisite – preferably at senior level. The successful applicant will have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills; the ability to multitask, together with the skills needed to undertake a varied range of PA duties. Essential to the role is integrity, maintaining confidentiality and a calm and approachable manner.

Early applications are encouraged for this important role. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if an early application from a suitable applicant is received.

Part-Time PA to the Deputy Heads Candidate Pack

Support Staff Application Form

Closing Date: Friday 4 July 2025, 10am
Interviews: By arrangement

24.5 hours per week, term-time plus INSET
Salary in the region of £11,600 per annum
Starting late August 2025

In our Part-Time Receptionist role, you will be the face and voice of Shiplake College, welcoming visitors to a busy reception area and general administration responsibilities. This post is term time only (plus up to 2 weeks); the working hours are 12.45pm to 6.15pm on Wednesday (including a handover), 7.45am to 6.15pm on Thursday and 7.45am to 5.15pm on Friday. There is a requirement for working occasional Saturday mornings, for example an open morning, which will be paid as overtime.

Early applications are encouraged for this important role. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if an early application from a suitable applicant is received.

Part-Time Receptionist Candidate Pack

Support Staff Application Form

Closing Date: Friday 4 July 2025, 10.00am
Interviews: By arrangement

This role is 19 hours per week and will include time in the evenings, weekends, over public holidays, and possibly some time abroad on camps. The Development Coach role attracts a salary in the region of £12,500 per annum.  

This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic coach looking for more experience.

Your drive, ability and infectious enthusiasm will help ensure the continued growth and success of rowing at Shiplake College. By being proactive and delivering a positive programme for Years 9 and 10 you will be contributing to the College’s aim of developing a world class rowing reputation.

Working alongside our Director of Rowing, Assistant Head of Rowing and Boathouse Manager you will be part of the rowing team where alongside rowing you will help with the day-to-day management of our boathouse and multi-activity centre, the Davies Centre, which features a state-of-the-art gym and racks to hold our fleet of 100 rowing boats.

This is a 12-month contract from September 2025.

Rowing Development Coach Candidate Information Pack

Support Staff Application Form

Closing Date: Applications considered upon receipt
Interviews: By arrangement

Part-time (up to 10 hours per week)
Starting September 2025

Due to an expansion of the department, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative individual with a passion for teaching Media Studies from September 2025.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join our Shiplake community in a part-time role which could potentially be worked alongside lessons in another subject to make a full-time post.

This is a superb opportunity for someone who has a degree in media or a closely related subject to join our dynamic and innovative school. The role would suit an enthusiastic, creative teacher committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning. Applications are welcome from both ECTs and more experienced teachers who have the ability to inspire and motivate pupils in Years 9-13 who choose to study Media Studies.

Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Teacher of Media Studies (Part-Time) Candidate Pack

Teaching Staff Application Form

Closing Date: Applications considered upon receipt
Interviews: By arrangement

2 days a week
Term-time plus INSET 7.45am to 6pm
Starting from September 2025
Competitive salary plus benefits

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to join our Medical Wing team working 2 days per week (7.45am to 6.00pm).

Working collaboratively with the Senior Nurse and Nurses, the Healthcare Assistant will administer first aid and assist with patient care, including simple clinical procedures. The role also includes keeping and updating computerised and paper records appropriately, assisting with dispensing medications under the direction of the Senior Nurse, in line with the school medication protocols.

Applicants must be a team player, empathetic, approachable, an excellent communicator, well organised and demonstrate initiative with a good sense of humour. Essential to the role is a high level of confidentiality and integrity. Experience of working with young people in a pastoral or medical setting would be an advantage.

Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Healthcare Assistant (Part-Time) Candidate Pack

Support Staff Application Form

Closing Date: Applications considered upon receipt
Interviews: To be held as soon as possible

Maternity Cover (for up to one year)
Starting October 2025
Part-time applications will be considered

We are looking for an experienced and engaging Teacher of Politics and History. This will be a Key Stage 5 Politics focused timetable with some History teaching required across Key Stage 3 and 4. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified and motivated teacher to join a supportive and successful department.

We are looking for an energetic educator with a passion for high-quality teaching and learning. Someone who can inspire, challenge, and support every pupil to achieve their personal best. The successful applicant will have a key role in the continuing development of the subject.

Applications are encouraged from dedicated professionals who aim for excellence in all areas of both the Politics and History curriculums. This role is also well-suited to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to develop within a supportive and innovative environment.

A contribution to the wider life of the School is expected from all staff at Shiplake College. As such you can expect this to include being a tutor attached to a house, taking on the responsibility of duties and contributing to the busy co-curricular programme.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent free lunches and a contributory pension scheme together with access to our gym and sporting facilities and an excellent working environment.

Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Teacher of Politics and History Maternity Cover Candidate Pack

Teaching Staff Application Form

Closing Date: Applications considered upon receipt
Interviews: To be held as soon as possible

Flexible hours
Starting September 2025

Music plays an important part in the life of Shiplake College. We are seeking an inspirational violin teacher who has the ability to deliver exciting and motivating lessons to pupils on an individual and group basis. Your lessons will include individual repertoire, sight-reading, aural, theory and the exploration of different styles of violin and techniques.

This role would suit a violin teacher who has a wish to share their love of violin and music in a collaborative and innovative way. Students will leave your lessons inspired, enthused and wanting more. You will have high expectations of pupils and the drive to help them reach their potential.

Applicants must able to read music and to accompany pupils. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of teaching and learning.

Our school environment fuels ambition and aspiration; we strive to light a spark, stir up passion, unlock potential and encourage each student to achieve their personal best.

Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Violin Teacher Candidate Pack

Support Staff Application Form

Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025
Interviews: To be held as soon as possible

At Shiplake College, we are proud to be a Thinking School, where metacognition forms a core part of our teaching and learning culture. Every lesson includes a metacognitive element, supporting pupils to develop awareness of how they learn as well as what they learn. This approach is firmly rooted in the science of learning, with all staff using consistent visual tools and shared language to help pupils articulate their thinking and learning strategies. New members of staff receive dedicated training in the principles of cognitive science and metacognitive practice as part of their induction, and this professional development continues throughout the year with ongoing guidance, resources, and reflective opportunities. As a result, we work together as a cohesive, thoughtful community, equipping our pupils with the skills to become confident, independent learners.

All teaching staff at Shiplake College are expected to contribute to the Learning Research Group within their first two years of joining the College, with Early Career Teachers (ECTs) expected to engage within their first year. The Learning Research Group is built around the model of practitioner research, where teachers undertake research into their own classroom practice with the specific aim of solving problems and improving teaching and learning. Unlike purely theoretical research, practitioner research is directly focused on enhancing professional practice. The process follows a one-year cycle: staff join or lead a research group in the autumn term, complete secondary research in the spring, and carry out and report on their research in the summer term. Findings are then published in an in-house journal at the start of the next academic year, with staff sharing their work through presentations at September INSET. Recent research projects have included topics such as metacognition for SEND learners, the use of AI in the classroom, pupil feedback to improve practice, and the merits of digital versus handwritten learning, among many others. This culture of reflective practice and professional enquiry is central to our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.