Current Vacancies
At Brambletye we offer prospective applicants the opportunity to work in a school that takes great pride in, and is very proud of, every member of staff. We consider our staff to be Brambletye’s greatest asset, and we aim to recruit the very best teachers, pastoral, and support staff to join our thriving school and community.
Our teachers at Brambletye are exceptionally talented, and immensely passionate about what they do. They believe in educating the whole child; not just striving for academic excellence and are incredibly committed to providing outstanding levels of pastoral care. We also have a wonderfully dedicated and talented team of support staff whose diverse roles are crucial to the smooth running and continuing success of the school.
If Brambletye sounds like the environment you would like to join, and you believe that your talents could make a positive contribution to our school; we would love to hear from you. All our current vacancies are listed below.
Safeguarding at Brambletye
The school adopts a rigorous safer recruitment process which is strictly adhered to in the appointment of all new members of staff, and is designed to help deter, reject, or identify people who may cause harm to children or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. Brambletye School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Online Checks
As part of the shortlisting process, the School will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.
CVs
Please note that we do not accept CVs on their own, a Brambletye Application Form needs to be fully completed and submitted to be considered for a position at the school, a CV can be submitted alongside the fully completed application form.
Supporting Recruitment Documents and Policies
If you are interested in applying for a position at Brambletye, please refer to the ‘Supporting Recruitment Documents and Policies’ section at the bottom of this page. These documents and policies have been provided to aid and support your application process, by providing additional information about applying and working in a school. They should be read before any application is submitted.
Contact HR at Brambletye
If you would like to get in touch with the HR Department at Brambletye, please contact Heather White (HR Manager) on 01342 335167 or via email: hwhite@brambletye.com.
We currently have no vacancies
Prospective Gap Assistant Information
If you are interested in joining us as a Gap Assistant, our overseas Gap Assistants join us every January, and our UK-based Gap Assistant joins the team every September.
Gap Assistant at Brambletye School
Our Gap Assistants join us on a one year contract and are key members of the school community. An integral part of the Gap Assistant’s role is bringing their life experiences for our pupils to learn and benefit from, to broaden their horizons and to be excellent role models.
As a Gap Assistant you will be expected to demonstrate:
- Leadership qualities
- To be a role model to our pupils by being hardworking, reliable and punctual, demonstrating honesty and integrity at all times, smart in appearance, support the aims of the School
- To develop and maintain appropriate relationships with both staff and pupils
The role of Gap Assistant at Brambletye School is far from routine with no two days being the same. In order to be successful in this post you will need to:
- Possess a real interest in children, particularly in their welfare and education
- Be prepared to be flexible in your approach to work
- Work hard and be adaptable
- Exercise enthusiasm and show initiative
- Be a team player
- Be willing to help out and get stuck in
- Enjoy being part of a close-knit community
In return we offer you a supportive and caring working environment with the opportunity during the generous school holidays to travel and explore the UK and further afield.
Overseas Gap Assistants
We recruit our overseas Gap Assistants directly from Letzlive. For further information, please visit their website: https://www.letzlive.org/
UK-Based Gap Assistant
If you are interested in becoming our UK-based Gap Assistant in September 2024, please contact Heather White (HR Manager) via email: hwhite@brambletye.com or via telephone: 01342 335167 for an informal chat. Pleae note that we will be recruiting for this role in late 2023/early 2024.
SUPPORTING RECRUITMENT DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES
Application and Recruitment Process Explanatory Note (Updated September 2023)
Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy 2023-24
Recruitment and Privacy Notice (Updated September 2023)
Data Protection Policy 2023-24
Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (Updated September 2023)
