Job Vacancies

Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers.

With an enticing and highly aspirational culture, Rossall School is offering opportunities for exceptional educators to come and work with supremely talented, inspiring and compassionate professionals to teach our hard working, ambitious and delightful pupils.

Why choose Rossall?

At Rossall we provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our culture. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and vision statements, and long term plans for the future.

Benefits

Subject to availability and eligibility staff at Rossall School have access to benefits including:

  • A fantastic setting within the grounds of the prestigious Rossall campus, next to the beach
  • Around 1 hour from Manchester
  • A supportive Senior Leadership Team who consider staff well-being
  • Free lunch and refreshments during term-time
  • Free parking on site
  • Medical centre on site during term time
  • Extensive CPD opportunities and financial support for qualifications such as Masters etc
  • A generous discount on the School fees of employees’ children attending the School (except the Nursery)
  • Teachers will be eligible to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or a Defined Contributions Scheme
  • Support staff receive a generous pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
  • Depending on personal circumstances, subsidised staff accommodation may be available on site
  • Use of the swimming pool and gym

Trainee Teacher Graduate Programme

Senior School Vacancies

Rossall is a wonderfully enriching Senior School environment. Each phase is carefully structured to nurture independence, social interaction and a healthy and active approach to learning. 

A Sixth Form education at Rossall is designed to stimulate and challenge in equal measure – we want our sixth formers to be intellectually curious, to be able to articulate and defend their opinions. At sixth form level, Rossall offers the traditional A Level route and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School Vacancies

The Rossall Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep schools are close to our Senior School and are part of the wonderful, historical campus overlooking the coastline. 

There is no shortage of technology and the pupils have access to the top quality facilities of the Senior School. 

Beyond the extensive sports facilities, pool and theatre there is a nature conservation area and a space science and astronomy centre.

Nursery Deputy Manager

Rossall School is seeking an outstanding practitioner as Nursery Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of the Nursery.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to motivate and lead a team, assisting in the long term development of this most important aspect of our provision.

Further details of the post can be found here:

Nursery Deputy Manager

To apply, please complete the application form available below:

Application Form

Your letter of application should be addressed to the Headmaster and clearly outline your suitability for the role.

Send your completed application to the Headmaster c/o

Mrs Stephanie Capstick

Head of HR and Compliance

Rossall School, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW Email: [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 4th December 2023

Early applicants may be offered an interview before the closing date

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Non-Teaching Vacancies

Non-teaching staff make-up 58% of the staff at Rossall School and play a vital role in the School’s success. 

Non-teaching staff provide essential services for the whole school ranging from day to day office support to financial and business management. 

Onsite support staff include caretakers, people responsible for recruitment and marketing, cleaners, caterers, ground staff and many more.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Rossall is a leading co-educational boarding and day school set on a 160-acre campus on Lancashire’s spectacular Fylde Coast. Educating some 850 pupils from nursey age to 18 years, the School’s pupil roll has increased by around 40% in the last five years and this is reflective of the School’s outstanding reputation both regionally and nationally. 

The Headmaster and Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated and versatile individual to the post of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record of senior leadership and strategic financial capability in a complex environment. The CFO is a member of the Senior Leadership Executive and reports to the Headmaster. They will contribute to the strategic development of Rossall in partnership with both colleagues and Governors.  

The CFO will manage the School’s finances and be responsible for the effective and efficient use of all its resources. The School has ambitious plans for the future, and excellent financial leadership will be vital to achieving this. In addition, the CFO will have oversight of HR, Legal and Compliance and Data Management and Protection. They will possess impressive financial acumen, enjoy working collaboratively, and appreciate the operational challenges to be found within the independent school sector. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with the ability to empower and enthuse others and will evidence strong influencing and relationship management skills.

Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite and applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds. The successful candidate will, however, demonstrate empathy with independent education and commitment to Rossall’s ethos and values.  

A highly attractive remuneration package, including subsidised accommodation and fee remission, will be available for the successful candidate. The salary is anticipated to be in the region of £100,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 

For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com 

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

Nina Lambert: [email protected] 

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 11th December 2023.  

Rossall School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, proof of identity and qualifications and a satisfactory medical report.   

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  

  

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.  

  

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.  

 

Personal Assistant (PA)

Rossall School is seeking an outstanding individual as PA to provide PA support to the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Executive Team and to oversee general office management.

The successful candidate will possess tact, discretion and diplomacy, together with excellent administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.

Further details of the post can be found here:
Personal Assistant (PA)
 
To apply, please complete the application form available below:
Application Form
 
Your letter of application should be addressed to the Headmaster and clearly outline your suitability for the role.
 
Send your completed application to the Headmaster c/o
Mrs Stephanie Capstick
Head of HR and Compliance
Rossall School, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW
Email: [email protected]
 

Closing date: Tuesday 5th December 2023 

Early applicants may be offered an interview before the closing date.
 
Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Summer School Vacancies

Rossall Summer School is an intensive language programme combined with general activities, specialised skills, and cultural experiences. 

The Summer School is designed to appeal to boys and girls from all over the world, running throughout the 8 weeks of the Rossall School summer holidays.

The Junior Programme accommodates children aged 8-11 and the Senior Programme is for children aged 12-17. We encourage a minimum two-week stay for all pupils.

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