Staff Vacancies

Housekeeper (8:45 – 2:45pm, Monday-Friday)

Thornton College is looking for a reliable person to join the domestic housekeeping team.  No experience necessary, just a team player with a willingness and ability to clean to a high standard.  This position is subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Actual Salary: £16,359 gross per annum.

5 weeks holiday per annum

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

Thornton 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 must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

To apply please complete an application form found at the bottom of the vacancies page and send it to trobinson@thorntoncollege.com. Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.

Housekeeping Day Supervisor

Thornton College is seeking to recruit a hardworking, organised and reliable Day Housekeeping Supervisor at our beautiful school based in the countryside near Milton Keynes.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the Day Housekeeping Team maintain the buildings and facilities to a high level of cleanliness and hygiene as well as maintaining the effective running of the team. You will also be working within the wider support function of the college.

Thornton is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust, educating young people in 29 countries across the world. There is an ambitious school development plan in place and our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

Salary: £18,318.00 gross per annum (£12.81 gross per hour)

Hours of Work: 8.45am until 2:45pm (with a 30-minute unpaid break daily), Monday to Friday (27.5hrs per week)

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th July

Interview date: TBA

Housekeeping Day Supervisor – Job Description

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint at any point during the recruitment process.

To apply please complete the application form at the bottom of the page and return it, addressed to Dr Shaw, Head Teacher, by mail to Thornton College, College Lane, Thornton, MK17 0HJ or by email to trobinson@thorntoncollege.com.

If you have any queries, please contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head Teacher on trobinson@thorntoncollege.com.

Junior Trainee Maintenance Assistant

Thornton College is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic trainee to train in all aspects of Maintenance & Caretaking at our beautiful school based in the countryside near Milton Keynes.  You will need to have a genuine interest in property maintenance and be willing to work within the wider support function of the college.   As part of a team, you will be responsible for setting up the school for events and ensuring our beautiful Grade II listed buildings are maintained to a high standard.  Specific training will be given.

Hours of Work 8.00am until 5.00pm (with 1.5hrs of breaks) Monday to Friday.

Thornton is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust, educating young people in 29 countries across the world. There is an ambitious school development plan in place and our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.

Salary: £22,308

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 14^th June

Interviews: Friday 21^st June 2024

Maintenance Assistant – Job Description

Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

To apply, please complete the application form at the bottom of the page and return to Taryn-Lee Robinson (PA to the Headteacher) at the school address or by email – trobinson@thorntoncollege.com

Graduate Boarding Assistant (with requirement to train as a Lifeguard)

Thornton College is looking to appoint a Graduate Boarding Assistant with Lifeguarding responsibilities from April 2024 or September 2024, to support boarding students in our Boarding House.

Thornton College is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust, educating young people in 29 countries across the world. There is an ambitious school development plan in place and our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a variety of tasks in both boarding and in school including Lifeguarding for swimming lessons and activities such as pool parties. Areas of interest and for professional development will be confirmed at Interview. The successful candidate will need to complete Lifeguard training (paid for by the school).

Single accommodation, with bathroom facilities, will be provided within the Boarding House. Accommodation and food are included during term time.  The post requires a full commitment during term time when the boarders are at school but there are substantial holidays at Christmas and Easter as well as a half term week in each term, with a break of two weeks in the Michaelmas Term. Duties will include assisting with wake ups and bedtimes, assisting with daytime break and lunch duties, covering in day school, organising and running activities and attending outings. The Boarding Team have a termly rota which allows for daily and weekly time off.

Salary: Gross Annual Salary – Actual £20,362 gross per annum (FTE £25,211). Accommodation, food and utilities included during term time (please do let us know on your application form if you require accommodation full-time). A clean driving licence and three years’ driving experience is desirable (but not essential). No pets allowed.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 19th July 2024

Interviews Week Commencing: TBA

Graduate Boarding Assistant with Lifeguarding Duties – Job Description

To apply, please complete the application form at the bottom of the page and return to Taryn-Lee Robinson (PA to the Headteacher) at the school address or by email – trobinson@thorntoncollege.com

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE.

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