Vacancies  at Benenden

Required: As soon as possible

This role is ideal for someone looking to work with engaging young people on a fixed term basis across our ten Boarding Houses supporting the pastoral and operational needs of our busy boarding life. There will be times when you will be required to be resident in a Boarding House or on site as part of the duty rota.

At Benenden we are passionate about education in its broadest sense. Our aim is that every pupil will leave at the end of the Sixth Form full of compassion and confidence to fulfil her ambition, embrace challenge and make a difference.

The role of a Resident Matron is incredibly rewarding, and you will be working as part of a close team in the Boarding House and the wider Pastoral Team of the School. You will work particularly closely with the resident Housemistress and their Deputy in looking after the pupils, nurturing, and guiding them on a daily basis. There is a generous amount of time off each week too.

If our values resonate with you, we would be delighted if you would consider joining our Boarding Team. Benenden offers its own competitive pay structure, responsibility allowances and benefits. Staff are provided with meals while on duty, catering for all tastes and dietary requirements. The School’s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also available for staff to use.

As an exceptional School, we want to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent at all levels so that our pupils feel and understand the power and depth of a diverse community. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent people from showing their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone.

If you would like to know more about the role, have never considered independent schools and would like to find out more, or would like to ask specific questions, please contact Anne Wakefield, Deputy Head Boarding and Pastoral Care on 01580 240592.

For more information and to apply, please download the application pack below. Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@benenden.school by 9.00am on Friday 8 December. Interviews to be held on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 December.

We are looking to recruit friendly and reliable people to join our Domestic Department. We have a number of part time vacancies available on a term-time basis. No experience is required as you will be given full training, however you must be efficient, flexible, and organised.

Main duties include preparation of the food service areas, assisting serving meals to students, staff and visitors, preparation, and cleaning of the Dining Room.

Hours available:
Monday to Friday 5.45pm to 8.30pm Term Time
Saturday Day 9.00am to 4.00pm Term Time
Saturday Evening 4.00pm to 8.30pm Term Time

Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the School, aged 11-18, with 190 of those in the Sixth Form. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and All-Weather Sports Pitch, and our new world-class Centenary Hall and Music School opened in June 2022.

Meals are provided to staff while on duty. The School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool are available for staff to use.

For more information and to apply, please download the application pack from our website. Completed applications to recruitment@benenden.school by 9.00am on Wednesday 29 November.

Benenden School is looking to recruit friendly and reliable people to join its Domestic Department. No experience is required as you will be given full training, however you must be efficient and organised.

Main duties are the general cleaning of all areas of the Boarding Houses and around the School, using established cleaning techniques to ensure a clean and tidy environment always.

Applicants should have the ability to work well as part of a team and on their own initiative, as well as having a great sense humour. We want to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent at all levels, so that we are a great school, but also so that our students feel and understand the power and depth of a diverse community.

Hours:

Saturday 8.00am to 4.00pm Term Time Only

Benenden has been one of the leading boarding schools in Britain for 100 years. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with approximately 190 of those in the Sixth Form.

Benenden is at the forefront of girls’ education in the UK, with recent innovations including the Benenden Diploma, a bespoke curriculum for our youngest two-year groups, and the Professional Skills Programme, teaching the Sixth Form skills for the workplace. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and All-Weather Sports Pitch, and our new world-class Centenary Hall and Music School opened in June 2022.

Staff are provided with meals while on duty, catering for all tastes and dietary requirements. The School’s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also available for staff to use.

For a full job description and to apply, please download an application pack below. We are unable to accept CV’s.Completed applications should be sent to People Services on recruitment@benenden.school by Wednesday 29 November.