Working at Padworth

Padworth College is a small and friendly independent co-educational school for day and boarding students aged 14-18 from the UK and all over the world.  We offer full and part-time career opportunities for specialist teachers of all subjects at GCSE and A Level.  We also have regular vacancies for short-term contract English Language Teachers and activity organisers for summer courses.  If you would like to submit your CV in case a suitable post arises, please send it to ppa@padworth.com

Please note that CV’s must be accompanied by a completed application form and details of two referees.   Padworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

Current Vacancies

Two 2 EFL teachers (1 Full-time and 1 part time), required for the International Study Centre for September 2013

Both posts involve teaching general English from beginner to intermediate level on the Pre-A level course, and IELTS to A level and Access students. There is an opportunity for one candidate to teach IGCSE English as a Second Language and to gain certification as a CIE examiner for the speaking test for this examination.

The successful candidates should be willing to look after a tutor group, which involves a contribution to the college’s PSHE programme. The ability to offer any other academic teaching would also be an advantage. Experience of using IT in the classroom would be welcomed.

At least one candidate should have DELTA and the other a minimum CELTA (or equivalents). Qualified teacher status would be an advantage.

We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic candidates who would enjoy working in our team.

Assistant Housemaster required from September 2013 to assist the Senior Housemaster in the boys’ boarding house

If you are interested in making an application, please email ppa@padworth.com or telephone 0118 983 2644 to request an Application Form and Job Description stating the job title.

Summer School Social Organisers

We seek two lively, enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our team of Social Organisers for the International Language and Activity Course (Summer School ) to be run by Padworth College between 30th June and 17th August 2013.  Applicants with a particular interest in Sport, Art and Drama will be welcome.  Our students are between the ages of 9 years and 17 years and come from all over the world.  This is a residential post with all meals provided for the duration of the contract.