Shiplake College is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school offering a holistic education for around 540 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 of 2024, the Lower School (Years 7 and 8) has 40% girls. 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 defined contribution pension scheme (APTIS 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.
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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
Cleaning and Laundry Team Member
20-40 hours per week with both full and part time applications welcome
£12.21 per hour plus benefits
Joining as soon as possible
We’re looking for a dedicated individual whose role is focused on ensuring a safe, well-maintained, and clean environment is sustained throughout Shiplake College. You must be dependable and trustworthy, comfortable working independently as well as being part of a larger team. Whilst prior cleaning experience is not essential, it would be desirable as well as flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Working collaboratively with our domestic team your responsibilities could include efficient and prompt cleaning of day and boarding houses, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, changing rooms and other areas of the College. This could include dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping. You will also work in our onsite laundry on a rota basis washing, drying and organising the return of laundry to the right location across the College.
Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location.
Cleaning and Laundry Team Member Candidate Pack
Support Staff Application Form
Closing Date: Friday 28 March 2025, 10am
Interviews: Applications Reviewed Upon Receipt
To arrange an informal visit to the College to learn more about the role, please email [email protected] or call 0118 9402455 and speak to Claire Smith for this to be arranged.
Teacher of Science
Starting September 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to teach across Years 7-13. Applications are welcomed from candidates with any science specialism and experience teaching this subject up to and including A-level, and the ability to deliver a second science at GCSE level. This is a superb opportunity for a suitably qualified practitioner to join a successful and ambitious department. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs alike.
The role would suit an energetic teacher committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning; a teacher who can inspire and challenge all our pupils to achieve their personal bests. You will be passionate about your science specialism and will be keen to communicate your love of science learning, both in your lessons and beyond the timetable.
Science is a strong subject at the College, and we are proud of our pupils’ achievements at GCSE and A-level. We have ten main teaching laboratories, all of which are either brand new, or have been refurbished this academic year.
Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
Teacher of Science Candidate Pack
Teaching Staff Application Form
Closing Date: Monday 24 March 2025 at 9am
Interviews: W/C Monday 24 March 2025
Head of Physics
Starting September 2025
We have a superb opportunity for a well-qualified and energetic teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, and whose love of physics will inspire and challenge our pupils to achieve their full potential.
This role would suit either an experienced leader or a motivated science teacher looking to gain leadership experience in a school where teachers are enthusiastic practitioners of their subjects and have a strong sense of community.
Science is a strong subject at the College, and we are proud of our pupils achievements at GCSE and A-level. We have ten main teaching laboratories, all of which are either brand new, or have been refurbished this academic year. We are looking for our next Head of Physics to help the pupils make the most of these superb facilities.
Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
Head of Physics Candidate Pack
Teaching Staff Application Form
Closing Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 10am
Interviews: Tuesday 1 April 2025
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.