Why work at Leighton Park?
Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world, reflecting the school’s Quaker values.
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Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Job vacancies
Leighton Park School is proud to be in partnership with the Astra School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider (SCITT), an innovative, Ofsted Outstanding and non-profit organisation which provides outstanding training opportunities for new entrants into the teaching profession.The Astra SCITT is part of the Astra Teaching School Hub, accredited by the DfE as one of only 87 Hubs in the country to offer the ‘golden thread’ of training and support for teachers at all stages of their career.
Astra is currently recruiting Primary and Secondary trainees in the following subjects/phases across over 50 local selective, non-selective, primary and special schools for 2022-23: Art; Biology; Business; Economics with Business; Chemistry; Computer Science; Drama; English; Geography; History; Maths; Modern Foreign Languages; Music; PE; Physics; RE; Primary; Primary with Maths. Some part time routes are also available.
More information can be found on the DfE train to teach portal, as well as the Astra website, and applications can be made via DfE Apply.
Leighton Park cannot accept applications directly as all applications are managed through Astra.
To find out more, follow Astra on Twitter https://twitter.com/@astra_hub, visit www.astra-alliance.com, email at hello@astra-alliance.com
Art Teacher
From September 2023
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of Art, to join a dynamic and popular department from September 2023. This post would suit an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher who is keen to develop. Our successful candidate will have the ability to teach Art across KS3 – KS5. A willingness to participate in co-curricular activities is also required. We would warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere that creates achievement with values, character and community. Founded on Quaker principles, we seek to inspire each student to fulfil their academic and personal potential and be reflective, purposeful adults. We appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits. Accommodation may also be available.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to apply@leightonpark.com further information about the post is also available from this email address.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 17th April 2023
Interview w/c: 2nd May 2023
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Maths Teacher
From September 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated professional to join our department in a supportive and team-orientated School. Our Mathematics Department is an energetic and exciting environment. It has grown in strength with the current team, and we are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals who will contribute to the current teaching and learning strategies and develop their own teaching practice with our support.
The successful candidate will be someone with a passion for their subject who will inspire and engage our students, and who will actively assist in the further development of Mathematics within the School. Your ability to use ICT in the teaching of Mathematics is essential. You will join a committed, hardworking and friendly department who work closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students. The ability to teach across the range of Key Stages, including 6th Form and IBDP is desirable. Applications are welcomed from both NQT’s and experienced practitioners. A willingness to participate in the extra-curricular life of our school is also required.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere that creates achievement with values, character and community. Founded on Quaker principles, we seek to inspire each student to fulfil their academic and personal potential and be reflective, purposeful adults. We appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Closing date: Midday, 17th April 2023
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Safeguarding Coordinator
From May/June 2023
Full time (37 hours per week), term time plus 2 weeks (36 weeks per year)
We are looking for a Safeguarding Coordinator who will support the delivery of pastoral care and wellbeing of the students in the School, liaising with and working alongside the relevant pastoral staff. They will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, deputising for them as and when required.
The Safeguarding Coordinator will carry out active casework, keep meticulous records, track trends and suggest improvements with the aim of continually enhancing the School’s approach to safeguarding and ensure that a culture of safeguarding is embedded in all areas. They will have responsibility for managing the safeguarding training process for staff, keeping records of the training, and ensuring that all staff receive regular and appropriate updates.
The successful candidate will have a background of working with young people, with a thorough understanding of the legal and procedural framework relating to safeguarding, as well as knowledge of the specialist support services available to young people in Berkshire.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Final closing date for applications: Midday, 14th April 2023
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th April 2023
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Domestic Assistants
1x 4pm – 8pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks
We have an exciting part-time opportunity for a Domestic Assistant to join our hardworking and popular Commercial and Domestic Department as soon as possible. Experience of working in a school cleaning environment is desirable but not essential. This is a busy ‘hands on’ role working in central school areas such as offices and classrooms.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Closing date: Midday, 31st March 2023
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Sports Coaches
From September 2023
Part-time hours
Leighton Park School is looking to recruit sports coaches to support the School’s thriving Games Programme and Co-curricular activities. You will have relevant qualifications and experience of coaching to a high standard in one or more of our core sports (rugby, hockey, football, netball, cricket, athletics, swimming).
You must be a positive role model to our students as well as enthusiastic and self-motivated. The willingness to be involved in fixtures and the co-curricular activities is essential for this role. The sports coaches would generally be on site from 2.00pm – 5.30pm Monday – Thursday and from 2.00pm – 4.30pm on a Friday. The roles will involve working with all students in the school from year 7 to our upper 6th students.
We offer a competitive hourly pay and all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including free lunches and on-side parking.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
Closing date: Midday,14th April 2023
Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Minibus Drivers
Variable hours including evenings and weekends
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Minibus Drivers, able to work individually or as part of a team, reliable and trustworthy.
You will be required to drive a School minibus as required for fixtures and trips, therefore flexibility with working hours is a must. Experience of driving a minibus or large vehicle is essential, and previous experience of working with children would be advantageous. The role will require regular maintenance checks on the vehicles, as well as working within health and safety and other guidelines. You must be security conscious at all times and have a professional manner.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere that creates achievement with values, character and community. Founded on Quaker principles, we seek to inspire each student to fulfil their academic and personal potential and be reflective, purposeful adults. We appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits, including free parking, enrolment into pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and more.
To apply, please complete the attached application form or download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please email us at apply@leightonpark.com.
Closing date: Midday, 27th March 2023
Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Exams Invigilator
Variable hours
We are looking to recruit a dedicated and reliable Exams Invigilator to become part of an established team assisting with exams throughout the year. The examination seasons are in November, January, March, May and June.
The successful applicant will need to be reliable and flexible as the hours will vary from day to day. Attention to detail is vital in this important role. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere that creates achievement with values, character and community. Founded on Quaker principles, we seek to inspire each student to fulfil their academic and personal potential and be reflective, purposeful adults. We appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits.
To apply, please complete the attached application form or download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
Closing date: Midday, 31st March 2023
Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.