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Sherborne Schools Group is a unique place to work. In each of our schools we offer a warm community with motivated pupils who are eager to learn, a sense of collegiality amongst our staff, in surroundings of rare beauty and historic value.

Please see below for current vacancies within Sherborne Schools Group.

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Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for these posts must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Sherborne Schools Group Vacancies

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Marketing Officer Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a Marketing Officer to support all aspects of marketing and communications at Sherborne Prep School, while also playing an active role in initiatives across the wider Group. Based primarily at Sherborne Prep and reporting to the Group Head of Marketing, this is a varied and engaging position that offers involvement in the full breadth of marketing activity. The role will include supporting the design and delivery of both print and digital materials, contributing to website, social media and email content, coordinating the production of publications and communications, and assisting with the promotion of events and admissions activity. Working closely with colleagues across the Sherborne Schools Group, the postholder will help to ensure a consistent approach to branding and communications, while contributing to collaborative projects such as campaigns, photo and film shoots, and group publications. The role also includes supporting admissions-related marketing, from preparing materials for events and exhibitions to assisting with campaign reporting and analysis. Alongside this, there is an expectation to liaise with a range of internal teams, manage communications professionally, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of marketing activity. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to contribute to both the individual school and the wider Group. Flexibility is important, as the role may occasionally require working across different sites or adjusting hours to meet the needs of the role. This is an opportunity to take on a broad and hands-on position within a busy and well-connected team, and to play a part in supporting the ongoing work and development of the Sherborne Schools Group.	Click here to apply	Closing date at 9.30am on Friday 26 June

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Marketing Officer

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a Marketing Officer to support all aspects of marketing and communications at Sherborne Prep School, while also playing an active role in initiatives across the wider Group. Based primarily at Sherborne Prep and reporting to the Group Head of Marketing, this is a varied and engaging position that offers involvement in the full breadth of marketing activity. The role will include supporting the design and delivery of both print and digital materials, contributing to website, social media and email content, coordinating the production of publications and communications, and assisting with the promotion of events and admissions activity.

Working closely with colleagues across the Sherborne Schools Group, the postholder will help to ensure a consistent approach to branding and communications, while contributing to collaborative projects such as campaigns, photo and film shoots, and group publications. The role also includes supporting admissions-related marketing, from preparing materials for events and exhibitions to assisting with campaign reporting and analysis. Alongside this, there is an expectation to liaise with a range of internal teams, manage communications professionally, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of marketing activity.

The successful candidate will become part of a supportive and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to contribute to both the individual school and the wider Group. Flexibility is important, as the role may occasionally require working across different sites or adjusting hours to meet the needs of the role. This is an opportunity to take on a broad and hands-on position within a busy and well-connected team, and to play a part in supporting the ongoing work and development of the Sherborne Schools Group.

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Closing date at 9.30am on Friday 26 June

Sherborne Boys Vacancies

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Choral Scholar (Tenor) Sherborne School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Tenor Choral Scholar to join our vibrant and supportive music community. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring singer to develop their skills within a tradition of choral excellence. You will sing regularly with both the Abbey Choir and school ensembles, performing a varied repertoire. Strong sight-reading skills are essential due to the fast-paced rehearsal schedule. Alongside performance commitments, you will support the Music School through light administrative duties and assisting with rehearsals and lessons. The role includes services on Sundays and Thursdays, and rehearsals on Monday and Friday evenings. The working week is 40 hours during term time, with some additional commitments during holiday periods. This role would suit a gap-year student or graduate. Sherborne has a strong track record of supporting Choral Scholars into leading university scholarships, making this an ideal stepping stone for future study.	Click here to apply	Closing at 9.30am on Friday 26 June
Head of Outdoor Education Could you help shape the character, confidence, and resilience of young people through the power of outdoor education? We are looking for an inspiring Head of Outdoor Education to organise and support the delivery of the School’s Outdoor Education provision, working closely with colleagues and counterparts across SSG. This role is ideal for someone who believes deeply in the role outdoor education can play in developing character, and who brings together a love of the outdoors, adventurous activities, and youth development with the warmth, empathy, and leadership needed to engage and motivate teenagers. You will be a positive role model, able to build excellent rapport with young people from all backgrounds and of all abilities, encouraging them to step beyond their comfort zones, grow in self-belief, and discover what they are capable of. The successful candidate will plan, organise, and lead safe, purposeful, and rewarding outdoor experiences that explicitly develop pupils’ character and create lasting positive memories. Above all, we are seeking someone who understands that outdoor education is about far more than activity alone; it is about nurturing resilience, confidence, teamwork, independence, and a lifelong sense of possibility.	Click here to apply	Closing at 9.30am on Wednesday 17 June
Director of Rugby Coaching Sherborne Rugby is one of the leading schoolboy rugby programmes in the country. With more than 300 boys playing rugby each year, a thriving pathway from Sherborne Prep through to the 1st XV, strong links with regional performance programmes, and a proud tradition stretching back over a century, rugby sits at the heart of life at Sherborne. We are seeking an inspiring Director of Rugby Coaching to join our ambitious and values-driven sports department. Working closely with the Director of Rugby, Director of Sport and Deputy Director of Sport (Performance), the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an outstanding rugby experience for boys of all ages and abilities. This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of sport to develop character and who combines a passion for coaching with the ability to build meaningful relationships with young people. We are looking for an individual who can create an environment in which boys are challenged, supported and inspired to embody Sherborne’s core virtues: curiosity, service, resilience, empathy, integrity and respect. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of players, coaches and teams across the rugby programme, helping boys to approach learning with curiosity, respond to challenge with resilience, support others through service and empathy, and conduct themselves with integrity and respect both on and off the field. They will understand that success is measured not only by results and performances, but by the quality of the young people who leave the programme. Above all, we are seeking someone who understands that school rugby is about far more than winning matches. It is about creating memorable experiences, developing character, fostering lifelong friendships and helping boys grow into young men who live out Sherborne’s virtues in everything they do.	Click here to apply	Closing at 9.30am on Friday 19 June

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Choral Scholar (Tenor)

Sherborne School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Tenor Choral Scholar to join our vibrant and supportive music community. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring singer to develop their skills within a tradition of choral excellence.

You will sing regularly with both the Abbey Choir and school ensembles, performing a varied repertoire. Strong sight-reading skills are essential due to the fast-paced rehearsal schedule. Alongside performance commitments, you will support the Music School through light administrative duties and assisting with rehearsals and lessons.

The role includes services on Sundays and Thursdays, and rehearsals on Monday and Friday evenings. The working week is 40 hours during term time, with some additional commitments during holiday periods. This role would suit a gap-year student or graduate.

Sherborne has a strong track record of supporting Choral Scholars into leading university scholarships, making this an ideal stepping stone for future study.

Click here to apply

Closing at 9.30am on Friday 26 June

Head of Outdoor Education

Could you help shape the character, confidence, and resilience of young people through the power of outdoor education?

We are looking for an inspiring Head of Outdoor Education to organise and support the delivery of the School’s Outdoor Education provision, working closely with colleagues and counterparts across SSG.

This role is ideal for someone who believes deeply in the role outdoor education can play in developing character, and who brings together a love of the outdoors, adventurous activities, and youth development with the warmth, empathy, and leadership needed to engage and motivate teenagers. You will be a positive role model, able to build excellent rapport with young people from all backgrounds and of all abilities, encouraging them to step beyond their comfort zones, grow in self-belief, and discover what they are capable of.

The successful candidate will plan, organise, and lead safe, purposeful, and rewarding outdoor experiences that explicitly develop pupils’ character and create lasting positive memories. Above all, we are seeking someone who understands that outdoor education is about far more than activity alone; it is about nurturing resilience, confidence, teamwork, independence, and a lifelong sense of possibility.

Click here to apply

Closing at 9.30am on Wednesday 17 June

Director of Rugby Coaching

Sherborne Rugby is one of the leading schoolboy rugby programmes in the country. With more than 300 boys playing rugby each year, a thriving pathway from Sherborne Prep through to the 1st XV, strong links with regional performance programmes, and a proud tradition stretching back over a century, rugby sits at the heart of life at Sherborne.

We are seeking an inspiring Director of Rugby Coaching to join our ambitious and values-driven sports department. Working closely with the Director of Rugby, Director of Sport and Deputy Director of Sport (Performance), the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an outstanding rugby experience for boys of all ages and abilities.

This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of sport to develop character and who combines a passion for coaching with the ability to build meaningful relationships with young people. We are looking for an individual who can create an environment in which boys are challenged, supported and inspired to embody Sherborne’s core virtues: curiosity, service, resilience, empathy, integrity and respect.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of players, coaches and teams across the rugby programme, helping boys to approach learning with curiosity, respond to challenge with resilience, support others through service and empathy, and conduct themselves with integrity and respect both on and off the field. They will understand that success is measured not only by results and performances, but by the quality of the young people who leave the programme.

Above all, we are seeking someone who understands that school rugby is about far more than winning matches. It is about creating memorable experiences, developing character, fostering lifelong friendships and helping boys grow into young men who live out Sherborne’s virtues in everything they do.

Click here to apply

Closing at 9.30am on Friday 19 June

Sherborne Girls Vacancies

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Resident Graduate Assistant Sherborne Schools Group is looking to appoint a Graduate Assistant or Undergraduate Intern to support the academic and/or co‑curricular life of the School. This is a residential role based mainly at Sherborne Girls, with opportunities to be involved across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. Accommodation is provided within one of the boarding houses in return for boarding duties, and the role offers an excellent introduction to life in a busy boarding school. It would particularly suit someone considering a future career in teaching or coaching and keen to gain practical, hands‑on experience. Graduate Assistants are fully involved in day‑to‑day school life. Depending on experience and interests, this may include supporting lessons, helping with activities and clubs, and contributing positively to departmental work. There is also an expectation of involvement in the weekend activities programme, working alongside experienced staff. As a resident member of staff, the postholder will play an important role in one of the School’s boarding houses, supporting pupils in the evenings and at weekends, helping with house events, and being an approachable and reliable presence for pupils. Full induction and safeguarding training will be provided, and support is available throughout the role. This is a varied and rewarding position for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive graduate who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to contribute to the wider life of a school community. The experience gained will be valuable for anyone looking ahead to a career in education or youth development.	Click here to apply	Closing at 9.30am on Tuesday 30 June
School Counsellor Sherborne Schools Group is looking to appoint a School Counsellor to provide a confidential and thoughtful counselling service for pupils and staff at Sherborne Girls. Based primarily at the school, the role also offers the chance to be involved in wider work across the Group, supporting wellbeing initiatives and, when needed, working at other sites. The successful candidate will support pupils who may self-refer or be referred by pastoral, safeguarding or medical teams, managing their own caseload and building trusted relationships. Working closely with colleagues across the pastoral and healthcare teams, they will help ensure a consistent and supportive approach to pupil care, attend meetings to share insight and good practice, and offer guidance following incidents or bereavements where additional emotional support is needed. There is also scope to provide initial advice to staff seeking counselling support. This is a role for someone who values discretion, connection and practical impact, and who wants to contribute meaningfully to a school community where wellbeing is taken seriously. Hours of Work: Two days per week, term time only. Days to be confirmed. Counselling sessions are scheduled to fit the availability of the pupils.	Click here to apply	Closing at 9.00am on Monday 22 June
Part Time Sports Coach Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a Sports Coach to join the team at Sherborne Girls, playing an active role in delivering a varied and engaging sports programme. Based primarily at the school, the role also offers opportunities to contribute more widely across the Group and to support activity at other sites when required. The successful candidate will work closely with the sports department to support pupils across a range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, netball, cricket and tennis, helping them to build confidence, develop their skills and enjoy competitive sport at a level that suits them. Alongside coaching teams and individuals, the role involves preparing pupils for fixtures, supporting pre-season training, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants. There is also scope to contribute to wider school life through co-curricular activities, promoting sport within the community, and celebrating pupil achievement. This is a role for someone who enjoys being involved, takes pride in developing others, and wants to help create a sporting environment where participation and ambition sit side by side.	Click here to apply	Closing at 9.00am on Friday 19 June

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Resident Graduate Assistant

Sherborne Schools Group is looking to appoint a Graduate Assistant or Undergraduate Intern to support the academic and/or co‑curricular life of the School.

This is a residential role based mainly at Sherborne Girls, with opportunities to be involved across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. Accommodation is provided within one of the boarding houses in return for boarding duties, and the role offers an excellent introduction to life in a busy boarding school. It would particularly suit someone considering a future career in teaching or coaching and keen to gain practical, hands‑on experience.

Graduate Assistants are fully involved in day‑to‑day school life. Depending on experience and interests, this may include supporting lessons, helping with activities and clubs, and contributing positively to departmental work. There is also an expectation of involvement in the weekend activities programme, working alongside experienced staff.

As a resident member of staff, the postholder will play an important role in one of the School’s boarding houses, supporting pupils in the evenings and at weekends, helping with house events, and being an approachable and reliable presence for pupils. Full induction and safeguarding training will be provided, and support is available throughout the role.

This is a varied and rewarding position for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive graduate who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to contribute to the wider life of a school community. The experience gained will be valuable for anyone looking ahead to a career in education or youth development.

Click here to apply

Closing at 9.30am on Tuesday 30 June

School Counsellor

Sherborne Schools Group is looking to appoint a School Counsellor to provide a confidential and thoughtful counselling service for pupils and staff at Sherborne Girls. Based primarily at the school, the role also offers the chance to be involved in wider work across the Group, supporting wellbeing initiatives and, when needed, working at other sites. The successful candidate will support pupils who may self-refer or be referred by pastoral, safeguarding or medical teams, managing their own caseload and building trusted relationships. Working closely with colleagues across the pastoral and healthcare teams, they will help ensure a consistent and supportive approach to pupil care, attend meetings to share insight and good practice, and offer guidance following incidents or bereavements where additional emotional support is needed. There is also scope to provide initial advice to staff seeking counselling support. This is a role for someone who values discretion, connection and practical impact, and who wants to contribute meaningfully to a school community where wellbeing is taken seriously.

Hours of Work: Two days per week, term time only. Days to be confirmed. Counselling sessions are scheduled to fit the availability of the pupils.

Click here to apply

Closing at 9.00am on Monday 22 June

Part Time Sports Coach

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a Sports Coach to join the team at Sherborne Girls, playing an active role in delivering a varied and engaging sports programme. Based primarily at the school, the role also offers opportunities to contribute more widely across the Group and to support activity at other sites when required. The successful candidate will work closely with the sports department to support pupils across a range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, netball, cricket and tennis, helping them to build confidence, develop their skills and enjoy competitive sport at a level that suits them. Alongside coaching teams and individuals, the role involves preparing pupils for fixtures, supporting pre-season training, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants. There is also scope to contribute to wider school life through co-curricular activities, promoting sport within the community, and celebrating pupil achievement. This is a role for someone who enjoys being involved, takes pride in developing others, and wants to help create a sporting environment where participation and ambition sit side by side.

Click here to apply

Closing at 9.00am on Friday 19 June

Sherborne Prep Vacancies

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Teaching Assistant (Predominantly Pre-Prep)

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a proactive and dynamic permanent Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant who will be responsible for listening to readers, supporting and challenging pupils in Pre Prep and supervising playtimes with children at Sherborne Prep. While their primary place of work will be Sherborne Prep School, the postholder will also be expected to contribute to and support initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. From time to time, they may be required to work at other schools or sites within the Group to meet the needs of the business.

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Closing at 9.30am on Monday 22 June

Hanford Prep Vacancies

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Senior Resident Matron

The Senior Resident Matron at Hanford will hold a uniquely important position of trust and influence in the House. You will make a significant contribution to the pastoral and academic welfare of the pupils in your care. You will have the capacity to lead, motivate, support and understand young people in all aspects of their development, especially their emotional, academic and pastoral needs. You will possess strong inter-personal skills, a can-do attitude, a good sense of humour and will be expected to be an excellent role model for the pupils. You will expect and embody high standards of behaviour, courtesy and care.

You will be required to carry out weekend and evening duties. You will have significant overnight responsibility on a rotation with the boarding team to respond to the needs of pupils overnight. Accommodation will be provided.

Applications from candidates from a teaching or non-teaching background are welcome.

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Closing at 9.00am on Friday 19 June