Our Vacancies

Events and Lettings Manager (Part-Time)

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £23,400

Hours: 25 per week

Line Manager: Facilities Manager

Closing date: 13^th May 2024, 12:00 noon

The Role

The King’s School, Gloucester is seeking to appoint a highly organised and creative individual to support the School’s extensive and varied calendar of both internal and external events, ensuring the highest possible standards of organisation and the best possible experience for attendees.

The Events and Lettings Manager will be responsible for liaising with event owners to ensure all planning and logistical requirements are in place, promoting the use of School facilities to external parties, and maintaining the School booking system. All elements of Event Management will need to be considered, as well as the impact of events on the day-to-day running of the School.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make an impact on the running of one of the country’s leading HMC Independent Schools.

The School

The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541. It houses the longest-serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King’s was proud to be declared excellent in all areas.

Main Duties

Booking Management:

• Update and monitor the School booking system and iSAMS;
• Maintain the shared Events calendar for all internal and external events, ensuring all parties are clear on what is needed for all events;
• Attend fortnightly calendar co-ordination meetings to ensure that there are no double-bookings of facilities and unmanageably busy times.

School Events:

• Attend appropriate meetings to brief on past and upcoming events that may require support;
• In conjunction with the event organiser, develop event best practice and drive consistency across all School events;
• Ensure that event requirements have been arranged and hand over to the organiser prior to the event;
• Oversee the logistics and operational needs for all School events, including but not limited to Parent Evenings, Recruitment Events, Promotional Events, Information Evenings, Special Events and Concerts at School and in the Cathedral, including coordination with all parties associated with major whole-school events such as the Summer Ball, Foundation Day, Carol Services, and Open Mornings.
• Provide organisers with advice on event costs;
• Attend significant whole-school events in person;
• Arrange for feedback following each event and attend any debrief meetings as required.

Running Activities through Serlo (trading subsidiary):

• Promote the School facilities to external parties and drive increased utilisation and revenue from lettings year on year (bonus based on annual revenue increase to be agreed);
• Oversee the booking of sports facilities to external clients, prioritising repeat bookings and youth sport which support the marketing of the School;
• Manage the letting of non-sport facilities during and outside term time, ensuring there is no disruption to the running of the School;
• Agree appropriate facility hire charges taking into account requirements for security/caretaker or other staffing and our charitable objectives;
• Review and negotiate fees, and fee increases for regular bookings;
• Ensure that the accounting records, including payments, receipts, debtors, creditors and bank details, for all events are accurate and up to date;
• Produce journals for all intercompany transactions.

General:

• Establish links and good working relationships with key external contacts including Gloucester Cathedral staff;
• Maintain register of trusted suppliers and manage supplier instruction;
• Attend the Cathedral–KSG meetings and ensure School requirements are accommodated by the Cathedral;
• Review external catering and hospitality charges and report findings to Bursary;
• Attend external catering review meetings as required with Bursar;
• Manage the School cellar;
• Advise on licencing matters ensuring that the School is up to date with current legislation;
• Any other duties that may reasonable be assigned by the Bursar or the Headmaster.

Personal Profile

• Outstanding organisational skills with a meticulous eye for detail;
• Able to work calmly under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload and remain professional at all times;
• Capable of showing initiative, including the ability to think ahead and work flexibly according to the needs of School events;
• Excellent communication skills, able to build relationships and work collaboratively with others;
• Exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and energy;
• Prior experience of Event Management or of working in a fast-paced logistics environment would be highly advantageous.

Hours of Work

Average of 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. It should be noted that this requirement will flex to ensure presence at point of set up for internal and external events. Remuneration will be given for any additional hours you are required to work, which may include evenings and weekends.

Holidays

Holiday entitlement will be 25 days per annum (pro rata), rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years’ service, to be taken at an agreed time with the Line Manager, plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
• Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Lunches;
• Parking.

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Applications

Candidates should apply through TES or by sending a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email to [email protected].  A CV is not required.

Closing date for applications is 13^th May 2024 at 12:00 noon, however, early applications are encourage and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing date, if appropriate.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to [email protected].

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.   In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out for short listed candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview.

Visiting Music Teacher – Drums

Required: September 2024

Salary: £20.06 per 30-minute lesson

Line Manager: Director of Music

Closing date: Monday 29^th April, 12:00 noon

Interview date: Wednesday 8^th May

The Role

The Headmaster is seeking to appoint an inspiring and high-achieving Visiting Music Teacher to join the Music Department of The King’s School, Gloucester, teaching Drum Kit to pupils from both the Junior and Senior Schools. The VMT will be a specialist in their instrument and arrange lessons for pupils of a wide range of ability, fostering a lifelong interest in making music.

This is a part-time, flexible role. All VMTs are employed by the School and will receive a contract and paid holiday.

The School

The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541, and to this day maintains strong links with Gloucester Cathedral through the provision of education for its choristers; the Cathedral itself also serves as the School Chapel and provides an ideal location for high quality orchestral and choral music. King’s houses the longest-serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King’s was proud to be declared excellent in all areas.

The Department

Nestled in the shadows of the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral, The King’s School Music Department is based in its own self-contained Music School building, comprising of a variety of rooms suitable for class teaching. The Department consists of a full-time Director of Music, the Assistant Director of Music, and a team of fourteen VMTs, each with their own specialisms; all are ably supported by the Performing Arts Administrator, ensuring the provision of musical education at King’s is high-quality, wide-ranging and bursting with co-curricular opportunity.

We are in the privileged position of being able to teach some outstandingly talented musicians; with four choral groups, numerous instrumental ensembles and a huge range of instrumental tuition, pupils have the very best opportunities to discover and to develop their musical talents.

Main Duties

• To plan, prepare and teach lessons in accordance with Examination Board (ABRSM / Trinity / Rockschool) specifications;
• To ensure that all pupils are working at a level and pace appropriate to their ability;
• To prepare pupils for examinations and concerts as necessary;
• To liaise with parents regularly to review timetables and progress;
• To organise own timetable to ensure pupils rotate;
• To keep an accurate record of lessons delivered and attendance;
• To escort younger pupils to and from the Junior School and Music Department for their lessons;
• To liaise with the Director of Music regarding progress and issues with any pupil in their charge;
• To write reports at the appropriate times (normally two reports per academic year);
• To be aware of and follow all School procedures regarding Child Protection and Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Risk Assessment;
• Any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Director of Music or the Headmaster.

Personal Profile

• A musical qualification (music degree or certificate/diploma relevant to their main instrument);
• Dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners;
• An enthusiasm for working with children of all ages;
• The desire to work as part of a team;
• A readiness to be flexible;
• Excellent organizational skills, reliability and punctuality;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time, flexible role. Lessons are 30 minutes in length, and the role is expected to consist of approximately 9 pupils (1 day) in the first instance, who are expected to receive at least 30 lessons each per academic year.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
• Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme;
• Cycle to Work / Car Scheme;
• Lunches;
• Parking.

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Applications

Candidates should apply through TES or by submitting a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email to [email protected]. A CV is not required.

Closing date for applications is Monday 29^th April at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Wednesday 8^th May. However, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing date if appropriate.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to [email protected].

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out for short listed candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview.

Minibus Driver

Required: September 2024

Salary: £11,374 per annum

Line Manager: Facilities Manager

Closing date: 23^rd May 2024, 12:00 noon

The Role

The King’s School, Gloucester, is seeking a Minibus Driver to support with our new bus routes from September 2024. The Minibus Driver plays a vital role in creating a safe and secure environment for the children during their commute. They must maintain order and encourage good behaviour within the vehicle, enforcing safety rules and protocols to minimise the risk of accidents or incidents. There may be potential to join the team as a Relief Driver instead, subject to candidate circumstances.

The School

The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541. It houses the longest-serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King’s was proud to be declared excellent in all areas.

Main Duties

• Pick up pupils on the morning run as detailed on the schedule provided, only leaving a stop once all registered pupils are on board or no earlier than the scheduled departure time;
• Drop off pupils in a safe place on the home run as detailed on the schedule provided;
• Ensure the safety of pupils/passengers at all times;
• Undertake the required daily checks and evidence their completion;
• Ensure the vehicle is left in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the day;
• Report any issues or concerns regarding the vehicle immediately to the Facilities Manager, only driving the vehicle if deemed to be in roadworthy condition;
• Undergo mandatory Health & Safety and First Aid training as directed;
• Any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Facilities Manager or Bursar.

Personal Profile

• Full, clean UK Driving Licence (D1);
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance;
• Prior training, and a willingness to undergo training, in Health & Safety and First Aid as directed;
• Friendly and approachable, able to build relationships with both pupils and staff;
• Reliable and punctual, able to work flexibly according to the needs of the School.

Hours of Work

The Minibus Driver will work from 06:30 to 08:30 and from 16:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

Holidays

Holiday entitlement will be 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days per annum plus Bank holidays after 5 years’ service. Payment in lieu of this entitlement is included in the salary.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS, and associated Life Assurance;
• Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
• Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Lunches;
• Parking.

Click here for a copy of the Job Description

Applications

Candidates should apply through TES or by sending a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email to [email protected].  A CV is not required.

Closing date for applications is 23^rd May 2024 at 12:00 noon, however, early applications are encourage and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing date, if appropriate.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to [email protected].

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.   In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out for short listed candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview.