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.
Healthcare Assistant/Manager - Spring Term (January) 2025 Start
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join the School as a Healthcare Assistant/Manager in the new year. In this role you will have the responsibility of the day-to-day running of the School’s Surgery, ensuring that our pupils receive a high standard of health care and welfare support, and all members of the Brambletye community receive appropriate first aid care when needed.
In addition, there is the requirement to perform administrative tasks, be involved with the promotion of health and wellbeing – including mental health and collaborate with the School’s pastoral team.
Working from the well-equipped Surgery, this high-profile role is at the very heart of the School, where the Healthcare Assistant/Manager will be expected to create an environment whereby pupils feel safe, comfortable, and cared for when they are injured or ill, and where timely and
informative communication with parents is of paramount importance.
This role will initially be supported by our School Nurse Advisor, but it is envisaged that this role will transition into a Healthcare Manager position from January 2026 if the successful applicant is able to demonstrate the necessary qualities.
Healthcare Assistant/Manager Applicant Information Pack
For the full details of this opportunity, please read the Healthcare Assistant/Manager Applicant Information Pack here.
Key Dates
Application closing date: Friday, 15th November 2024 at 9.00am
Interviews: The week commencing Monday, 18th November 2024
Supporting Recruitment Policies and Documents
Before applying, all applicants should read the School’s support recruiting documents and policies.
Brambletye School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection process. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Prospective International Gap Assistant Information
If you live overseas are interested in joining us as one of our International Gap Assistants, we use the company Letzlive to recruit for these roles. For further information about Letzlive, please visit their website: https://www.letzlive.org/. Please note that we do not accept direct applications or CV’s.
International Gap Assistant at Brambletye School
Our International Gap Assistants join us on a one year contract every January 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.
SUPPORTING RECRUITMENT DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES
Application and Recruitment Process Explanatory Note
Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy
Recruitment and Privacy Notice
Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders