Jobs and staff vacancies at Exeter School

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Head (Academic). This critical role will shape and deliver the school’s academic vision. Working closely with the Head, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and academic achievement across all key stages, supporting both pupils and staff in developing their potential. We are looking for an innovative teacher, a creative thinker and a confident leader with excellent organisational skills, who approaches their role with professionalism and a caring attitude towards pupils and staff.

This is a permanent post, available from September 2027 and further details can be found here and in the downloadable brochure here.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 20 November 2026. Long list interviews will take place online, either on 3 or 4 December with short listed applicants attending an in-person selection process on 9 December 2026. 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.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Head (Pastoral). This critical role will shape and deliver the school’s pastoral vision. Working closely with the Head, this senior leader ensures the highest standards of safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and pastoral care across the school. The post holder will also serve as the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, online safety lead and Attendance Champion, leading the school’s safeguarding culture and pastoral systems so that every pupil is known, supported and able to flourish.

This is a permanent post, available from September 2027 and further details can be found here and in the downloadable brochure here.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 20 November 2026. Long list interview will take place online, either on 3 or 4 December with short listed applicants attending an in-person selection process on Tuesday 8 December 2026. 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.

We are looking to appoint two Sports Coaches to join our school, a school of great character, from November 2026, on a fixed-term basis until July 2027.

Reporting to the Director of Sport, the posts will focus on coaching Exeter School’s core sports, with one coach specialising in netball and the other in cricket. The successful applicants will have experience coaching their respective sport and will work under the guidance of teaching and leadership staff.

These roles are part of our Operations and Professional Services team. Both roles will be offered on a part-time basis during term time. We offer generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, and use of our indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.

To find out more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage: https://www.exeterschool.org.uk/about-us/working-at-exeter-school/careers-with-character-hear-from-our-staff/

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 27 October 2026 with interviews happening on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient. To find out more information and apply, please click here.

We are seeking bus drivers to transport our pupils to and from school, collecting from pre-agreed locations.

The Role:

• Part-time Monday to Friday

• Term-time (36 weeks a year)

• 20 hours per week

• Mornings from 6.30am (for 2 hours)

• Afternoons from 5.00pm (for 2 hours)

• We can offer jobs working on both shifts, mornings only, or afternoons only.

• We have a team of minibus drivers who you will meet each shift when you collect your bus and the details of pupils needing transported to and from their villages.

• The role is available immediately, subject to completing our pre-employment checks.

A little bit about you: 

You will need to be polite and reliable and also need to be a safe and confident driver. 

 As a bonus, if you are looking for full-time work, there is also the option of taking on additional Facilities Assistant duties, which include supporting the smooth running of the school through general housekeeping, porterage, and site security. This provides an opportunity for a varied and active role, combining essential transport with wider operational support.

We offer generous benefits, free on-site parking, and access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. To learn more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage: careers with character. 

If this sounds like a role for you please send an email to HumanResources@exeterschool.org.uk and tell us about yourself giving us your phone number.  If we think you might have what it takes, we will be in touch and send you an application form. 

A little bit about us:  

Exeter School has 1,000 pupils aged 3–18.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome 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.  

This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School 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. 

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.  

We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our team and support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. Our Facilities Assistants play an important role in school life, undertaking a varied range of duties including minor maintenance, housekeeping, porterage, and security. The role will also include safely transporting students to and from school, ensuring that they arrive in time for the commencement of the school day and are collected punctually after school.

This role is part of our Operations and Professional Services team. The role is five days out of seven, with shifts rotating between early, standard, and late hours, and may include occasional weekends. We offer generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, and access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. To learn more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage: https://www.exeterschool.org.uk/about-us/working-at-exeter-school/careers-with-character-hear-from-our-staff/

We are seeking expressions of interest for this role and, as such, there is no closing date. Please send any questions, your CV and covering letter through to hr@exeterschool.org.uk.