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.

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and inspiring practitioner to lead our Design Technology department from September 2025.

    The successful applicant will join a thriving and forward thinking department with a real passion for engaging and enthusing pupils at all levels in all areas of this diverse and popular subject.

    We are looking for a qualified teacher who should be able and willing to teach Design Technology from KS3 up to A Level standard. Experience of the International Baccalaureate is desirable though not essential.

    Further details of the post can be found here

    To apply, please complete the application form online.

    Your referees should include your current or most recent employer and your application should clearly outline your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification.

    Closing date: Tuesday 21st January 2025

    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. An online check will also be conducted.

    The School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/policies/

  • The Sports & PE Department are seeking an active and interested graduate or university student in their placement year to join the department. 

    We are a school that has a very strong sporting offering for both boys and girls; we compete at national level in multiple sports.

    The successful candidate will play a significant role in the coaching of sport and the wider operational running of the department. 

    Not only will you be involved in the focus sports of each term but you will also offer support in PE lessons and assist our Head of Athletic Development with the conditioning of many students; your work will take you across both the senior and junior school provision. 

    We envisage that you will work directly with a team in each term both during the week and on a weekend in formal fixtures against other schools and inject energy and enthusiasm into the whole school sports programme.

    Throughout your placement you will be seen as a full member of the PE staff and will be invited on various trips / tours throughout the year as necessary as well as working closely with the boarding house staff.

    Further details of the post can be found HERE

    To apply, please complete the application form online.

    Your application should include your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification.

    Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025

    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. An online check will also be conducted.

    The School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/policies/

  • We are looking for an experienced Security Officer to provide an efficient and friendly caretaking service to Rossall School’s staff, students and visitors.

    Hours of work are 5.30pm - 10.00pm Monday to Saturday.

    Please see the job description for the full details.

    Experience of working in a busy school environment is desirable but not essential.

    Further details of the post can be found HERE

    To apply, please complete the application form HERE

    Your application should include your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification.

    Closing date: Monday 20th January 2025

    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. An online check will also be conducted.

    The School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here:

    https://rossall.org.uk/policies/

  • We are looking for an experienced part time Caretaker to provide an excellent, efficient and friendly caretaking service to Rossall School, a campus which includes boarding houses, classrooms, offices and grounds.

    Please see the full job description for salary and hours of work.

    Experience of working in a busy school environment is desirable but not essential.

    Further details of the post can be found HERE

    To apply, please complete the application form HERE

    Your application should include your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification.

    Closing date: Monday 20th January 2025

    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. An online check will also be conducted.

    The School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here:

    https://rossall.org.uk/policies/

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.


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.

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 children aged 11-17 from all over the world, running throughout the 8 weeks of the Rossall School summer holidays. We encourage a minimum two-week stay for all pupils.