Non-Teaching Vacancies

This is an opportunity for a qualified Accountant to oversee the management of the accounting function within a thriving co-ed Boarding and Day school.

The College Accountant is a senior member of the Bursary management team and should and hold a recognised professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA.

Whilst leading the Accounts team and ensuring that all financial matters are dealt with in accordance with legislation and ethical accounting practice, the Accountant will play a role in the development of the College financial strategy.

The ability to work directly with staff, parents and students is an integral part of this role as is the general understanding of the College’s academic and education ethos. Personal qualities will include a firm but fair attitude combined with the capacity to develop good personal relationships with the ability to lead and collaborate.

The appointee will take a leading role in guiding the College on technical issues relating to employment, tax planning, fundraising, commercial trading and building projects

What we offer: A competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes a stakeholder pension (Scottish Widows); healthcare (Benenden Health) (following qualification periods); employee assistance programme, staff discount platform and use of school facilities such as the gym, canteen for lunch; on-site parking and a staff fee remission for pupils attending the College.

Applicants should complete the Staff Application Form which can be accessed directly from our website: www.slcuk.com and send it via email to the HR Department: hr@slcuk.com .

Applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Closing Date: 31 May 2023

The College reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

St Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed to hr@slcuk.com

College Accountant Job Description

Fixed Term Contract (One Academic Year), 40 hours per week, term time only

St Lawrence College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Boarding Gap Tutor to join our dedicated staff team to make a full pastoral contribution to the extra-curricular life of this busy school. The position presents a unique opportunity to live and work in a boarding and day school. The ideal candidate will have employed, voluntary or family experience of taking care of children aged 3 to 11 years and a keen interest in coaching sports. The role would be suitable for school leavers, graduates or those with recent experience of working with children.

Boarding Gap Tutors quickly become an integral part of the School family. The role is to support the children, assist the Teachers and Boarding staff and, wherever possible, to bring their strengths and interests to the fore, to the benefit of the community as a whole. The successful candidate will be an excellent role model for the children, being energetic, responsible, organised.

Application Forms and the Job Description for this role can be accessed directly from our website: www.slcuk.com . Completed Application forms should be sent via email to the HR Department: hr@slcuk.com .

Closing Date: Sunday 11 June

St Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS Disclosure.

JD – Boarding Gap Tutor

28 hours per week, plus two overnight duties, term time only

St Lawrence College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 years, situated in Ramsgate, Kent. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Boarding House Parent to support our Junior School pupils. The 28 hour day and evening hours will be spread across Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the overnight duties for which accommodation will be provided will be on Wednesday and Friday nights. In addition, various weekday evening and weekend daytime and evening shifts may be required on an ad-hoc basis when cover is required.

The successful applicant will work closely with the existing Boarding House staff to safeguard and promote the welfare of boarders and to act as a point of contact for parents, guardians and staff, they will provide pastoral care, guidance and advice as necessary and promote a homely, family feel within the boarding house, ensuring that the children feel safe and secure at all times. Under the guidance of the Head of Kirby Boarding they will plan and lead on a range of activities and excursions, ensuring the necessary risk assessment paperwork is completed, that records are made and pupils’ experiences are documented for social media channels.

The position would suit someone with previous experience of working with children in a boarding environment, although this is not essential, as full in house training will be provided.

What we offer: A competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes a stakeholder pension (Scottish Widows); healthcare (Benenden Health) (following qualification periods); employee assistance programme and use of school facilities such as the gym, sports centre, canteen for lunch; parking and a staff fee remission for pupils attending the College.

Applicants should complete the Staff Application Form, which can be accessed directly from our website: www.slcuk.com and send it via email to the HR Department: hr@slcuk.com

Closing Date: 11 June 2023

St Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Assistant Boarding House Parent Job Description

Saturdays 5hr 30min per week, Term Time only

St Lawrence College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 years, situated in Ramsgate, Kent. We are looking to recruit an Boarding Activities Tutor to support our Kirby House pupils aged 7 to 13 years.

The successful applicant will work closely with the existing Boarding House staff to safeguard and promote the welfare of boarders and to act as a point of contact for parents, guardians and staff, they will provide pastoral care, guidance and advice as necessary and promote a homely, family feel within the boarding house, ensuring that the children feel safe and secure at all times. Under the guidance of the Head of Kirby Boarding they will plan and lead on a range of Saturday activities and excursions, ensuring the necessary risk assessment paperwork is completed, that records are made and pupils’ experiences are documented for social media channels.

The position would suit someone with previous experience of working with children in a boarding environment, although this is not essential, as full in house training will be provided.

The Boarding Activities Tutor provides care for children between the hours of 12.45pm – 5.15pm on Saturdays. In addition, various weekday evening and weekend daytime and evening shifts may be required on an adhoc basis when cover is required.

What we offer: A competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes a stakeholder pension (Scottish Widows); healthcare (Benenden Health) (following qualification periods); employee assistance programme and use of school facilities such as the gym, sports centre, canteen for lunch when on duty; parking and a staff fee remission (pro rata to hours) for pupils attending the College.

Applicants should complete the Staff Application Form, which can be accessed directly from our website: www.slcuk.com and send it via email to the HR Department: hr@slcuk.com

Closing Date: Sunday 11 June 23

St Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS Disclosure.

(zero hours contract, term time)

We are looking to appoint mini bus drivers to work on a zero hours, term time only basis driving pupils to and from school via the designated school routes. In addition to driving duties, you will be required to ensure that the minibuses are maintained in clean and good condition which may involve some basic maintenance work. You will be required to attend a number of training courses prior to the start date.

Application Forms and a Job Description for this role are available on our website www.slcuk.com

Please send your completed Application Form to the HR Manager email hr@slcuk.com

Closing date: 30 June 2023

St Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting

the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment

Applicants will be required to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

JD Driver Minibus

St Lawrence College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 years, situated in Ramsgate, Kent. We are looking to recruit an experienced and versatile HR Co-ordinator to join our busy team.

The successful applicant will work closely with the HR Manager to ensure all administration tasks are complete, including the recruitment of staff and maintenance of personnel files. They will also support with HR queries across the school ensuring compliance with current legislation and College procedures, guaranteeing confidentiality at all times.

The postholder is required to deliver accurate and timely administration for payroll. Previous payroll experience would be an advantage but not essential as full in house training will be provided.

What we offer: A competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes a stakeholder pension (Scottish Widows); healthcare (Benenden Health) (following qualification periods); employee assistance programme and use of school facilities such as the gym, sports centre, canteen for lunch; parking and a staff fee remission for pupils attending the College.

Staff Application Forms and the full Job Description for this role can be accessed directly from our website: www.slcuk.com . Completed Application forms should be sent via email to the HR Department: hr@slcuk.com

Closing Date: 30 June 2023

St Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS Disclosure.

JD HR Co Ordinator