Jobs and staff vacancies at Exeter School

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.

We are looking to appoint a permanent, term-time only DT Technician to join our DT department at this school of great character. The role is available immediately, although there is some flexibility on the start date.

We are seeking a practical, organised, and enthusiastic DT Technician to join our Design and Technology department. Working closely with teachers and students, the successful candidate will support practical teaching by preparing materials and resources, maintaining tools, equipment and machinery, and promoting safe working practices within well-maintained workshops. The role contributes to the smooth running of the department by ensuring learning spaces are organised, safe, and fully prepared to support effective teaching and learning.

This role is part of our Operations and Professional Services team. It is an onsite position, working Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week. Applicants requesting a reduced schedule of 30 hours (4 days) per week will also be considered, with specific days to be agreed with the recruiting manager. 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: careers with character.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 5 October 2026 with in person interviews taking place W/C 12 October 2026. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient. If you would like to apply or get more information, please click here.