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The Peterborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates for all positions will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS, formerly CRB) check and checks with previous employers. The School is an equal-opportunities employer.
Find out more about the team here at The Peterborough School here, and more about our history here too.
All applicants should use the Application Form below - personal applications, letters and CVs without this Form will not be accepted.
Please also read our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be downloaded from this page, below. The School 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).
Please email all completed application forms to hr@tpsch.co.uk, and call us on 01733 343357 if you have any questions or would like to discuss a role further with a member of the HR team.
At The Peterborough School we have high standards and expectations, and we are interested in education in the fullest sense. Our curricular and extracurricular programme, combined with excellent pastoral support, reflect our commitment to ensuring that our pupils benefit from a first-class education in a supportive setting.
All our staff are integral to our mission, inspiring the minds of our children, optimising their potential and challenging them both academically and holistically, whilst supporting each other to make that happen. Staff wellbeing is a key priority of our Governors and Senior Leadership Team and is promoted throughout the School.
The School has its own salary scale, free school lunches and free on-site staff parking, as well as other perks.
Teaching
There are currently no vacancies in Teaching.
Support and office
Catering Assistant
Permanent, Part-Time, Term-Time
Salary: £12.21ph
Start Date: 1st September 2025
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team. You will be required to work Term-Time only, plus a week at the start and a week at the end of the Summer Holidays, to support with the end and start of year preparations.
You will assist with the preparation and service of meals in the main School dining facility as well as receiving, organising and storing stock deliveries. You will also cater for a wide range of dietary requirements with care and attention. Another responsibility will be to maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, including washing dishes, cutlery, utensils and equipment.
We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic who has experience in a catering or food service environment and an awareness of food hygiene and safety standards. You will also need to have the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
Your working hours will be 10:00 to 16:00
Application Form can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Minibus Drivers
Permanent, Term-Time Only, Relief
Salary: £12.21ph
Start Date: ASAP
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint friendly, experienced individuals to undertake driving duties. We are looking for enthusiastic Minibus Drivers to work on a or Relief basis, as required during term time only, safely transporting our pupils to and from school or on school trips. You will ideally already hold a clean D1 driving licence* and be an experienced driver. Your route will vary to cover any absences. There will be opportunities for extra driving during the day. You may also be required to attend whole school staff training days, both of which will attract additional pay.
There is availability for a role with guaranteed hours for the Part-Time position and another role for an ad-hoc basis, but you may be needed for driving support between the hours of 06:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday, Term-Time only.
*Applicants without D1 Licence will also be considered. There may be the opportunity to be supported with obtaining your D1 category licence during employment.
Application Form can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Nursery
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Full-Time, Permanent
Immediate Start
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and inspirational Childcare Practitioner to join our Nursery. The appointed person will have the ability to work alongside an excellent team of dedicated staff to provide high quality care and a stimulating educational environment for children under 5 years of age. The Nursery stands in a beautiful setting within the School site. We have an excellent reputation and we continue to go from strength to strength.
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes free, onsite, parking and superb complimentary lunches every day.
The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, have a childcare qualification up to Level 3 or above and relevant experience within an Early Years setting. We offer a competitive remuneration package in excellent, friendly, working conditions, including free uniform and subsidised meals. Many of our staff have been trained to degree level whilst in our employment and additional training is offered in First Aid and Safeguarding.
There will be shift patterns which include 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am – 6:00pm with half day off, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Salary: £25,854 - £28,142 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
Closing date: ASAP
Please apply via: https://apply.workable.com/vero-hr-ltd/j/E4D7838C1C/ - You will also find additional information on this role, via this link.
Childcare Practitioner
Full-Time, Permanent
Immediate Start
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and inspirational Childcare Practitioner to join our Nursery. The appointed person will have the ability to work alongside an excellent team of dedicated staff to provide high quality care and a fun, engaging and safe environment for children under 5 years of age. The Nursery stands in a beautiful setting within the School site. We have an excellent reputation and we continue to go from strength to strength.
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes free, on-site, parking and superb complimentary lunches every day.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, early years development and inclusive practice, have a childcare qualification up to Level 2 or above and relevant experience within an Early Years setting. We offer a competitive remuneration package in excellent, friendly, working conditions, including free uniform and subsidised meals. Many of our staff have been trained to degree level whilst in our employment and additional training is offered in First Aid and Safeguarding.
There will be shift patterns which include 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am – 6:00pm with half day off, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Salary: £23,483 - £25,625 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
Closing date: ASAP
Please apply via: https://apply.workable.com/vero-hr-ltd/j/35C68C4869/ - You will also find additional information on this role, via this link.
