Career Opportunities
We are delighted that you are considering joining our energetic, forward-thinking and inspiring team at Handcross Park. Set in 52 acres of glorious parkland in West Sussex, Handcross Park is an exceptional school.
At Handcross Park, you can focus on what you should be doing – inspiring and teaching the children. The team of teachers bring such a wide range of experience and character to the school
Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery
We’ve been shortlisted for numerous awards in the last 12 months including: Prep School of the Year, Best Use of Technology and Early Years Setting of the Year at the prestigious TES Awards. We were also named an ACER Innovation School (one of only 15 in the world) and we are a Google Reference School.
Did you know?
We are part of the Brighton College Family of Schools, which offers all staff the opportunity to collaborate and work with colleagues within the group to share knowledge and best practice. As part of the Brighton College Family of Schools, there is also the opportunity for movement and promotion within the group - both within the UK and internationally.
We are looking for passionate and talented individuals who are looking to join our progressive community.
If you would like to work with the very best, please do take a look at our current vacancies below. If there is nothing that suits you currently, but you are still interested in working with us, please do complete the form below and we will keep your details on file.
Current Vacancies
Handcross Park School are seeking to appoint a Casual Holiday Club Assistant.
Are you looking for a job that offers good flexibility, with control over when you work? Are you confident, kind and nurturing with excellent communication skills and a passion for childcare? Is the magic of our ‘Secret Garden’ setting perfect for you? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Holiday Club Assistant, Level 3 or above, to work in our fantastic Holiday Club, for children aged 2-7. The position will support our holiday club throughout the year, specifically on our school INSET days.
Engagement with young children, energy, excellent communication skills and flexibility are all key to the role. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a fantastic team in a stunning rural Holiday Club setting where children’s happiness is at the heart of everything we do.
If you would like to come and visit us, please don’t hesitate to contact our Holiday Club Leader- Caitlin Cheesman. [email protected]. Application forms also available for [email protected]
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
The successful candidate will be expected to commit to the following; The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children and young persons’ with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding lead or to the Headmaster.
Handcross Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer.
Handcross Park School Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. RH17 6HF. Tel: 01444 400526 Registered Charity No. 307038
Handcross Park School is seeking to appoint a part-time Marketing Assistant to work for 21 hours a week during school term times to support our Head of Marketing. This role may suit someone who is looking to kick-start their career in marketing.
This is a very exciting time to be joining this busy, growing school. The role demands creativity, exceptional people skills and attention to detail, together with energy and enthusiasm and the willingness to go the extra mile. The salary for this position will reflect your experience and qualifications.
If you are interested in learning more about this role please see our job description:
Application process:
A brief letter of application (no more than 2 typed pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Head of Marketing, Annie Munday, as soon as possible. These can be emailed to [email protected]
The Head of Marketing, Annie Munday, would be delighted to speak to any prospective candidate who would like to know more about the post. They can be contacted on: [email protected]
Word version application forms and further details are also available from [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday 12 APRIL 2024 at 4pm
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this post if we find the right candidate prior to the closing date.
Handcross Park School, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HF, Tel: 01444 400526
Handcross Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038
Do you want to be part of an outstanding team at one of the leading independent schools in Sussex? Are you confident, kind and nurturing with excellent communication skills and rapport with young children? Is the magic of our ‘Secret Garden’ setting perfect for you?
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistant, level 3 or above, to join our friendly and professional team. Energy, engagement with young children, excellent communication skills and flexibility are all key to the role.
The position is from June 2024 (Maternity Cover)
The role will also include supporting our after school provision and occasional holiday care. Would suit someone with experience in Maintained or Independent schools.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a stunning rural setting where children’s happiness, inspirational learning and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.
Handcross Park is part of the Brighton College Family of Schools with the opportunity to collaborate and work with staff within the group. It is also a forward thinking and innovative school where the pupils are fully engaged in the teaching and learning process.
Applications
A brief letter of application and a completed and signed application form, should be addressed to the Head of Pre-Prep, Pennie Parry, as soon as possible. Digital versions can be emailed in advance of postal applications should you wish via [email protected].
If you have any questions about the role and school, Pennie Parry would be delighted to talk on the phone or arrange a visit. She can be contacted at the School on 01444 400526 or on email – [email protected]
Word version application forms are available from [email protected]
Closing Date: Monday 21 April 2024 (Early applications encouraged)
Handcross Park School Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. RH17 6HF. Tel: 01444 400526 Fax: 01444 400527
Handcross Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038
The purpose of this role is to manage the School Uniform Shop in a professional and efficient manner. Duties to include, but not limited to, helping customers purchase the required items of school clothing, recording sales accurately, purchasing stock in accordance with School procedures, ensuring stock is well presented in an ordered and tidy manner and developing the range of items stocked. A professional and flexible approach is required and someone with retail knowledge is essential.
Key areas of responsibility.
School Shop
- To liaise with parents on the provision of school uniform and accessories for pupils.
- To run the School shop efficiently so there are no stock shortages. To order replenishment stock and liaise with suppliers regarding quantities and delivery times.
- To complete purchase orders in line with required HXPCS Ltd purchasing policies.
- To manage other School shop staff to provide consistent shop opening times and a complete fitting service to parents as deemed reasonable.
- To authorise shop assistant staff time sheets on a timely basis.
- To liaise and work closely with the finance department to ensure that uniform charges are accurately recorded on parent bills on a timely basis. To ensure that any parent queries are swiftly investigated.
- To liaise with the maintenance department on deliveries and movements of stock.
- To perform an annual full stock count at the year-end for audit purposes and investigate any variances on count levels. To perform additional stock counts at the end of each term to maintain accurate accounting records of stock levels.
- To organise the School shop space in order to maximise stock visibility whilst purveying a neat and professional image. To give due attention to secure storage of School stock.
- To liaise with the Bursar regarding new stock lines and stock margins on a regular basis.
- To deliver any reasonable request by the Bursar.
Promoting Safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons
● Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, and with whom you come into contact.
● Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
● Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
● Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
● Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
● Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
● Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
● Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
This Job Description outlines the duties for the time being for this post to indicate the level of commitment and responsibilities expected. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time, which does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.
Hours of work
Hours will be a minimum of 25 hours per week (8am-1pm) during term time plus an additional 4 weeks in the school holidays for fittings and Year End processes. Any additional hours will be paid following submission of an authorised timesheet.
How to Apply
A brief letter of application (no more than 2 typed pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Bursar, Fionna Thomson, as soon as possible. This can be emailed via [email protected].
The Commercial Services Accountant: Elaine Norman would be delighted to speak to any prospective candidate who would like to know more about the post. They can be contacted on: [email protected]
Word version application forms are available from [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday 26 April 2024 at 12 noon
(Early applications encouraged as we reserve the right to close this post if we find the right candidate prior to the closing date).
Handcross Park School, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HF, Tel: 01444 400526
Handcross Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with exceptional people skills and customer focused attention to detail, together with energy and enthusiasm and the willingness to go the extra mile. Supporting the Registrar, the part time Admissions Assistant role encompasses all aspects of the end-to-end process of welcoming new families to Handcross Park.
Key responsibilities:
- To respond in a timely manner to enquiries from prospective families and ensure the school database is kept updated;
- Arrange visits for prospective families and International Agents to include conducting tours of the school;
- Assist with the organisation and execution of Open Mornings, Taster Days and Assessment Days;
- Working closely with the Registrar to manage the end-to-end process from pupil registration to joining the school;
- Supporting the Registrar with various administrative duties including visa applications and Open Morning preparations;
- Working with Brighton College to manage international pupil information including all aspect of Visa applications:
- Take lead role to implement and administer an Alumni database including organising an annual event;
- Attend Handcross Park and Brighton College Open Mornings when required. Time off in lieu will be agreed.
Person Specification:
Skills and Qualities:
- Meticulous administration skills and communication skills
- Strong proof-reading and editing skills
- A warm and professional telephone manner
- An ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Good IT literacy, ideally with graphic design experience
- Experience of dealing with business social media platforms would be an advantage
- Enthusiasm, vision, a ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile
- The ability to work independently, yet as part of the team
- Flexibility to support the Registrar as needed
Hours of work: Hours will be 21 hours per week (with half an hour unpaid lunchbreak) to be worked over 3 days, during term time plus an additional 6 weeks in the school holidays. Days will be agreed at interview.
Holidays: Statutory Holiday Entitlement, (holidays to be taken during school holiday periods).
Salary: According to experience and qualifications relevant to the post.
Other:
- During term time lunch is provided when the kitchen is open.
- Contributory pension scheme.
How to Apply
A brief letter of application (no more than 2 typed pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Registrar, Lisa Taylor, as soon as possible. These can be emailed to [email protected]
The Registrar, Lisa Taylor, would be delighted to speak to any prospective candidate who would like to know more about the post. She can be contacted via email: [email protected]
Word version application forms are also available from [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday 26 APRIL 2024 at 4pm Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this post if we find the right candidate prior to the closing date.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.