Opportunities to work with us

The school is looking to appoint a part-time, self-employed, visiting music teacher (VMT) and is seeking well-qualified and enthusiastic applicants to teach in this thriving department.

Applicants will have appropriate instrumental experience, have knowledge of technique for all brass instruments, appropriate understanding of the theory of music and have experience of working with young people of all abilities, from beginner to Grade 8+.

Our music department has an outstanding reputation and offers specialist classrooms, 18 practice rooms, and a concert hall. There is a rich annual programme of contemporary and classical concerts, at school and throughout the region, enabling pupils of all ages to experience the thrill of live performance of both established works and their own compositions. We enjoy regular performances at Exeter Cathedral and a number of local churches in our full programme of annual musical events., amounting to over 20 concerts per year. It is expected that VMTs will play an active role in preparing their pupils for these events.

The three academic staff and twelve of the instrumental teachers coach and rehearse orchestras, seven chamber ensembles, eight choirs, two brass ensembles, five jazz bands, and a samba drum troupe. The array of opportunity means that 25% of pupils are involved in at least one of our 35 bands and ensembles, and over 20 different musical instruments are played across the department. The Exeter School Music Partnership scheme (ESMUP) takes our pupils out into the community, teaching music to pupils in local primary schools. 27 professional instrumental teachers teach almost 500 35-minute instrumental lessons a week in 17 practice rooms. Pupils are given 60 lesson time slots a week to choose from.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 20 January 2025. We anticipate that interviews will be held on the afternoon of the 28 and 29 January. For more information and to apply, please click here.

The school is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Head (enrichment and community). This pivotal role oversees the School’s enrichment and co-curricular programmes, inspiring pupils from early years to sixth form to discover their passions and build lifelong skills. This is a permanent post, available from September 2025.

Key responsibilities of the role include leading the arts subject team, managing the school’s house system, overseeing community service initiatives, and guiding adventurous outdoor activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Combined Cadet Force. The successful candidate will also direct whole-school events, such as speech day, and manage the academic calendar.

We seek applications from experienced strategic leaders, who will be able to work as part of our senior team to deliver the School’s vision and engage with governors, staff, pupils and parents. Teaching a reduced timetable, candidates will be inspirational educators with high-level subject knowledge and the flexibility to engage across year groups and abilities.

Candidates should possess proven leadership experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a passion for both high academic standards and holistic education. Experience in managing co-curricular and community programmes is essential, alongside the ability to inspire pupils and staff alike. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a vibrant and ambitious school community.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 31 January 2025. Long list interview will take place online, week-commencing 3 February with short listed applicants attending an in-person selection process on Wednesday 12 February 2025.  To arrange a discussion about the role please contact hr@exeterschool.org.uk.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

The school is looking to appoint a part-time teacher of physics and electronics to join our school, a school of great character.

For September 2025, we seek an enthusiastic, well-qualified graduate to join these strong departments. The post is approximately 50% full time. This position would be equally suited to either a newly qualified or a more experienced applicant. The applicant should be keen to contribute to the broader life of the school through cultural, sporting or other extra-curricular activities.

The department offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities for pupils, ranging from a Year 7 STEM Club to Science Society with talks for older years. There are weekly physics extension sessions for the Sixth Form and a many pupils take part in Intermediate Challenge, Senior Challenge and Physics Olympiad competitions. Pupils also have opportunities such as planetarium dome shows, CanSat and trips such as the South West IOP Festival of Physics, GCSE Science Live, Hinkley Point, the Norman Lockyer Observatory and recently a Sixth Form trip to CERN. The department also has two telescopes and is developing its astronomy and astrophysics society.

Exeter School is currently the hub school for the Exeter and East Devon Ogden Physics Partnership; a group of eight schools aiming to promote physics within the region. Sixth Form pupils also run masterclasses for local primary schools as part of the Royal Institution Masterclass programme.

The closing date for applications is Monday 10 February 2025 at noon. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Friday 14 February 2025.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

We are seeking a term time Nursery practitioner to join our small, friendly professional team at our pre-prep, located three miles from central Exeter, for approximately 12 months to cover maternity leave. The successful applicant will act as a Nursery classroom assistant, supporting children aged 3-4 years old both inside and outside the classroom with their learning and pastoral care.

Applicants must have experience of working in Early Years in a primary school or nursery setting and hold a relevant qualification in Childcare and/or Early Years Education at a minimum of Level 3. They will have the ability to assist children on an individual basis, in small group and whole class work.

This role is part of our operations and professional services team. This is a term time contract working 42 hours per week over Monday to Friday for 36 weeks per year. This is an onsite role. We offer a competitive salary, and generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time and free on-site parking.

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 12 February 2025 with interviews scheduled for Thursday 27 February 2025. For more information and to apply, please click here.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Modern Foreign Languages to join our school, a school of great character, from September 2025. The School seeks an experienced, inspirational and dedicated teacher of French and Spanish to lead this strong and thriving department.

The twin requirements of this position are to be both an excellent teacher of modern foreign languages and to have the ability to drive further innovation and successfully lead the department. It would also be advantageous to be keen to contribute to the broader life of the school through Duke of Edinburgh, cultural, sporting or other extra-curricular activities.

The role will attract a competitive salary as well as generous benefits including employer pension contribution, free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, discretionary staff discount on school fees and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are 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. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 13 February at noon, and early applications are encouraged. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Wednesday 26 February 2025. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient. To arrange a discussion about the role please contact hr@exeterschool.org.uk.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Join our team as a Minibus Driver!

Our minibus drivers play a vital role in school life, ensuring the safe transportation of our pupils to and from school. We operate several routes using our own vehicles, and we are looking for a reliable, dedicated driver to join us.

This is a permanent, part-time role during term time, offering around 10 hours per week. We are looking for drivers to work Monday to Friday afternoons from approximately 17:00 to 19:00, depending on their route. Additional hours are available if desired.

Benefits:

– Enjoy regular time off during school holidays, including Christmas, Easter, and summer.

– Flexibility to take on extra hours if preferred.

Our term dates for the current and next academic year can be found here.

Requirements:

– D1 category on your driving licence.

– Over 25 years of age (for insurance purposes).

– A clean driving record.

Interested?

Contact our HR team at hr@exeterschool.org.uk to discuss the role further or to submit your application today!