Jobs and staff vacancies at Exeter School

Vacancies

Please check back regularly for updates on positions available below. Because we add roles throughout the year, checking often helps you catch new openings early. Similarly, following our social channels keeps you updated between visits to this page.

Exeter School offers a genuine range of career opportunities. Roles span both teaching and non-teaching positions across the whole school. Whether you’re drawn to the classroom or to operational support, therefore, there’s likely a fit here.

We also embrace diversity across our workforce. Our teams draw on a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experience. This spans everything from subject specialists to catering, grounds, and administrative staff. Because every role contributes to school life, we value each one equally.

Safeguarding sits at the heart of everything we do here, too. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff alike. Therefore, all roles working with pupils require relevant safeguarding checks. This includes Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for successful applicants. As a result, families and pupils can trust that safety always comes first.

If you spot a role that interests you, don’t wait too long to apply. Positions can fill quickly, especially teaching posts ahead of new academic terms. Meanwhile, if nothing suits you right now, keep checking back regularly. New vacancies appear throughout the year across both junior and senior school.

You can also follow us on social media for real-time updates on new roles. This often means finding out about opportunities before they even reach the main jobs page. Ultimately, whether you check here or follow us online, we want you to find the right role with us.

If you have any questions about a role or the application process, get in touch with our HR team at HR@exeterschool.org.uk. We’re happy to help before you apply, not just after.

Trustees

Exeter School is seeking visionary Trustees (Governors) to help shape the future of a leading independent co-educational day school. The board oversees strategic direction, financial performance, and compliance for the charity. This recruitment follows the high-profile partnership with Exeter Cathedral and the upcoming transition to new leadership under incoming Head Dr Adrian Rainbow.
Exeter School welcomes applications from all professional backgrounds, particularly individuals with expertise in finance, law, estate management, safeguarding, or education. Previous trustee or governor experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Likewise, while a connection to the South West or an appreciation of the regional context would be welcomed, the School is open to candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Exeter School is partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level search specialist, to find a Trustees. You can find out more and apply here.

Click here to find out more and apply

To arrange an informal conversation or in case of any other queries, please contact caroline.olsen@nurole.com.

Deadline for applications: Midnight (UK time) on the evening of 6 August

Candidates can expect to be contacted by: 3 September

Facilities assistant

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.

Seasonal vacancies

There are occasionally seasonal or short term opportunities such as operations and facilities staff or sports assistants. If you are interested in this type of role, please email hr@exeterschool.org.uk.

Catering Opportunities

Catering at the school is provided by the Sodexo Group who provide in house catering for the school. To enquire about opportunities at the school with Sodexo please email hr@exeterschool.org.uk.