Working at Maidwell Hall

Thank you for your interest in Maidwell Hall School.

Maidwell Hall is a preparatory school for children from 4-13, with an educational experience that is supported by a highly-skilled team of academic and operations staff.

With beautiful grounds, excellent academic standards, boarding provisions and a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme, Maidwell Hall offers its staff a wealth of opportunity.

Maidwell Hall is part of the Uppingham Group of Schools.

How To Apply

All applications for employment at Maidwell Hall must be made using the Maidwell Hall School application form (unless instructed otherwise). Only fully completed forms will be accepted, and you may also include a CV and a cover letter to support this if you wish to do so.

To apply for any opportunities listed on this page, please fill out the form - which can be downloaded below - and submit it to recruitment@uppingham.co.uk

Maidwell-Hall-Application-Form-2022.docx

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Current Vacancies

Headmaster's Personal Assistant

• £16.96 per hour
• Permanent
• Part time, term time (over 32 weeks, with flexibility to be discussed at interview)

Are you an experienced and proactive PA looking for a new challenge?

If so, our role at Maidwell Hall may be for you.

Situated in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, Maidwell Hall offers a unique learning environment spread across 40+ acres of parkland, woodlands, a lake, and sports fields. The school, recently welcomed into the Uppingham Group of Schools, is entering a new and exciting chapter.

As the Headmaster's PA, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the efficiency and warmth at the core of the school. Your responsibilities will include managing the Headmaster's office, coordinating his diary, and providing exceptional administrative and secretarial support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create an inviting atmosphere and ensure efficiency within the school.
• Organise the Headmaster's diaries to ensure smooth scheduling.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications
• Undertake secretarial and administrative duties as required.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, and assist in organising interviews for academic vacancies.
• Work as part of a collaborative team across Maidwell and Uppingham School.
• Provide high-quality reception for VIPs, visitors, parents, and pupils.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a PA/Secretarial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills for interactions with various stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Excellent letter and email composition and proofreading skills.

Benefits

As part of the Uppingham group of schools, Maidwell Hall can offer you:

• 50% contribution to premiums for School’s private health scheme
• Death in service cover with a lump sum of twice annual salary
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual admin fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee day place discount for children of staff
• Retail and restaurant discounts, via third-party platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual ‘flu jabs
• Westfield health care package
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer

To apply, complete the Maidwell Hall application form linked above and send this to recruitment@uppingham.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is Friday 8 December 2023

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 13 December 2023

HEADMASTER'S PA-JOB-dESCRIPTION-Maidwell-Hall-School.pdfThe Uppingham group of schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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Head of Mathematics

• Competitive salary plus benefits
• Permanent
• Full-time
• Commencing in April 2024

Maidwell Hall is looking for a focused, energetic and inspirational Head of Maths to manage a vibrant and thriving Mathematics Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maths Teacher to lead and shape the maths provision across the whole school.

You will take full responsibility for this key department, playing a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of the department. You will facilitate curriculum development and will raise the profile of the subject across the school, ensuring excellent teaching is delivered within the department. In addition to your departmental duties, you will also teach Maths to students from years 4-8, providing engaging lessons that fulfil the educational needs of all pupils.

About you

You will be an ambitious, knowledgeable and inspiring Teacher/Head of Mathematics, with a demonstrable love of the subject and the ability to convey this. You will provide previous experience of teaching Maths at Key Stage 2 and 3 and will ideally possess experience of teaching the CE syllabus and academic scholarship Maths. A willingness and ability to contribute to games and the wider active school life would be advantageous.

Benefits

As part of the Uppingham group of schools, Maidwell Hall can offer you:

• 50% contribution to premiums for School’s private health scheme
• Death in service cover with a lump sum of twice annual salary
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual admin fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee day place discount for children of staff
• Retail and restaurant discounts, via third-party platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual ‘flu jabs
• Westfield health care package
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer

To apply, complete the Maidwell Hall application form linked above and send this to recruitment@uppingham.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 4 December 2023

Interviews will take place on Thursday 7 December 2023

Head-of-Mathematics-JOB-dESCRIPTION-Maidwell-Hall-School.pdf

The Uppingham group of schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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Safeguarding

Maidwell Hall - part of the Uppingham Group of Schools - is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
 
All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered 'spent' under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Maidwell Hall School is an equal opportunities employer.