Shiplake College is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school offering a holistic education for around 520 pupils from Year 7 to Sixth Form. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and in September 2023 girls joined in Year 7 as we look to the future as a fully co-educational place of learning. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Shiplake offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.
We strive to recruit the best possible teaching and support staff to drive the College forwards and ensure we continue to provide the best possible rounded education for our pupils. Our recruitment selection and disclosures policy can be accessed at the link below.
Recruitment Policy
For all teaching appointments, a willingness to participate in the varied extra-curricular life of a busy boarding and day school is essential. Shiplake has a contributory pension scheme (TPS or alternative option for support staff) and its own salary scale. Accommodation may be available on site and further paid responsibilities may also be available. Excellence in the classroom and an ability to inspire young people are paramount and non-negotiable.
Take Our Virtual Tour
Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues and all staff enjoy a free lunch and evening meal if on duty. In addition, staff are encouraged to make use of the onsite gym facilities, open air swimming (during summer months), and join a variety of staff teams such as football, touch rugby and cricket.
Current Vacancies
Counsellor (Part-Time)
You are invited to become part of the third-party counselling team supporting our pupils. This opportunity is up to two days per week, term time only.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Counsellor who is looking to make a difference. The successful candidate will have recent experience of working as a counsellor for children/young people aged 11-18. Knowledge or experience of working in an educational environment would be desirable but is not essential. The successful candidate will provide a caring and supportive environment, where concerns can be explored safely. This will involve working with a diverse range of issues including bereavement and loss, transition, anxiety and low mood, eating disorders, self-harm, anger management, bullying and abuse.
Our Counsellors invoice our parents directly for their services.
The characteristics we are looking for include:
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent)
- Registered BACP member, accredited member preferable
- Demonstrable understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people
- Knowledge of the Children's Act and legislation pertaining to children
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Discretion and trustworthiness
- A calming nature
If you would like to be considered for the appointment, please email [email protected] outlining your suitability and your working availability.
Sports Assistants (Full/Part-Time)
Upwards of £12,000 per annum depending on hours and experience
Accommodation may be available onsite
Starting September 2024
Fixed term contract until July 2025
Shiplake College is seeking to appoint two highly motivated and inspirational individuals to support the Physical Education and Games Department as Sports Assistants.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving department utilising the school’s outstanding sporting facilities. These include six brand new grass pitches, three Strength and Conditioning rooms, an onsite Astroturf, indoor sports hall and onsite access to the River Thames that we use for both rowing and outdoor education opportunities. You will work alongside experienced teachers and sports coaches who will guide you to increase the participation and competitiveness of our pupils across our main sports including rugby, hockey, netball, football and cricket.
Your responsibilities will include integrating on a professional level with the pupils during breaks, games sessions and supervised prep. You will be a confident role model for them, with a strong sense of right and wrong and demonstrate a good work ethic. We will provide support, mentoring and teaching experience ahead of a potential application for a PGCE.
The successful candidate will be expected to immerse themselves in the life of a busy co-educational day and boarding school and to play a leading role in the busy and varied co-curricular programme at the College.
Sports Assistant Candidate Pack
Support Staff Application Form
Closing Date: Applications considered upon receipt
Interviews: By arrangement
Bank Nurses
£19.15 per hour plus benefits
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses who are looking to make a difference.
Are you looking more flexibility within your working hours, some additional hours or the chance to widen your experience? Do our three core values of inclusive, individual and inspirational resonate with you?
You are invited to join us at Shiplake College, rated as excellent in all areas by ISI, and become part of our bank nurse team supporting our dedicated Medical Wing team.
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.
Bank Nurses Candidate Pack
Support Staff Application Form
Application Deadline: Applications considered upon receipt
Interviews: By arrangement, as soon as possible
To Apply
To apply for a current vacancy please complete the relevant application form provided and return, with a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster, via email to [email protected].
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact, Mrs Maria Moir, HR Manager on [email protected] or 01189 405 218.
The College reserves the right to appoint before the application deadline.
If you should have any queries regarding employment at Shiplake College, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Safeguarding
Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.