We employ around 240 staff all with unique skills and abilities. Working here will give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, stimulating and friendly environment.
In return you can access excellent benefits:
Free staff lunch on the days you work, during term time
35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rated according to your contract
Scottish Widows Group Personal Pension Plan (depending on your role)
Personalised industry expert pension advice
3 x death in service benefit
Partial fee discount, where applicable and according to eligibility
Free use of the school gym
Free use of the swimming pool
A suite of termly staff celebrations and wellbeing initiatives
Topical health and wellbeing advice via our EAP
Employee assistance programmes to support you personally and professionally
Discounted group private health with BUPA
Optical support
A comprehensive further study programme
Access to a cycle to work scheme
Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme
Invites to parenting webinars on key topics
Free access to school productions, speakers and events
Free onsite car parking
Current Opportunities
HLTA (Maternity cover) – Term time only
The King’s School is looking for an extraordinary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our exceptional Junior School team on a fixed term basis to cover a period of maternity leave – term time only.
The successful applicant will play a pivotal role supporting the Junior School Teachers and Pupils alongside the wider curriculum during a period of maternity expecting to commence 28th April 2025 for up to 12 months
Responsibilities of the Role HLTA
Assist the class teacher in delivery and preparation of agreed schemes of work
Provide a stimulating and attractive working environment, displaying examples of pupils’ work and other stimulus material;
Provide support for pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
Identify and respond to individual pupil needs
Person Specification
Minimum HLTA qualification
Salary – actual salary £19,515 (a full time equivalent salary of £24,898 per annum)
Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, 8am to 3.45pm Monday to Friday term time only
Playworkers – Permanent – Part Time– Term Time Only
We are looking for friendly and experienced Playworkers to join our Before School (Larks) and After School (Owls) Club at The King’s School, Chester.
There are two roles available with different hours, please see below for details. These are ideal roles for candidates seeking part time work within childcare.
Key tasks and responsibilities will include:
Planning and providing safe and creative activities for the club
Administering first aid as appropriate
Your Skills
Level 2 qualification in childcare or willing to work towards this (this is an excellent opportunity and the school will provide funding for you to study this qualification)
Have experience of working with primary and infant school aged children
For further information please see the attached Applicant Information Pack.
Before and After School Playworker: 20 hours per week (7.30am – 8.30am and 3pm-6pm, Monday to Friday during term time only)
After School Playworker: 15 hours per week (3pm-6pm, Monday to Friday during term time only)
Salary (£11.60 per hour) A full time equivalent salary of £22,318 per annum
Before and After School Playworker – £9,651 per annum (20 hours per week)
After School Playworker – £7,238 per annum (15 hours per week)
Closing Date – 9am on Monday 24th February Interview Date – Friday 28h February
