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

Minibus Driver

Salary: £12,030 per annum
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Hours: Part time, 18 hours per week
Required: September 2024

Ahead of the introduction of an additional minibus route from Oundle to Maidwell Hall School, we are looking for Drivers to help launch and maintain this new service.

Commencing in September 2024, the service will operate from Oundle to Maidwell Hall with morning and evening runs. We can offer flexible hours and are happy to recruit individuals to work split shifts, or alternatively work either the morning or the evening hours. Expected working hours are: 06:30 to 08:30 and 17:30 to 19:30.

You will be an honest, reliable and well-qualified individual, who possesses a Class D1 Licence as well as extensive driving experience.

In return, Maidwell Hall School offers an excellent range of benefits listed below.

To apply, please complete the application form above and email it to recruitment@uppingham.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 2 August 2024.

Interviews will be held w/c 5 August 2024.

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Personal Assistant to the Headmaster

Salary: £26,724.65 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the Headmaster.

As a PA you will act as both the ‘gateway’ and the ‘gatekeeper’ to the Headmaster, providing a first-rate, efficient and confidential administrative and secretarial service that supports him in the strategic and operational management of the School. This will involve the efficient management of the Headmaster's work diary, managing correspondence via email and telephone, welcoming visitors, proof reading and maintaining meeting records.

We are looking for a personable individual, with significant administrative or PA experience to senior management level. You will also possess experience of dealing with senior stakeholders and will be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. High levels of technical literacy are essential, along with excellent proof-reading and written communication skills.

This role is full-time, 35 hours per week over 34 weeks, with an additional 7 hours per week during the holidays, and one Saturday per term. There is a degree of flexibility built into the hours of this role, which will be discussed at interview.

In return, Maidwell Hall School offers an excellent range of benefits listed below.

To apply, please complete the application form above and email it to recruitment@uppingham.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 26 August 2024.

Interviews will be held on Monday 2 September 2024.

Headmaster's PA Role Description July-2024 | pdf

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Benefits

Maidwell Hall School offers an excellent range of benefits, which include:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

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Safeguarding

Maidwell Hall - part of the Uppingham Group of Schools - is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
 
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.