Working at Bancroft’s
Bancroft’s is one of the country’s leading independent day schools. We are a flourishing school with around 1100 pupils from 7 to 18 years old; of these approximately 260 children are in the Prep School (ages 7-11) and 240 in the Sixth Form. We offer a first-class education together with a rich variety of sporting, music, drama, arts, and co-curricular opportunities in a friendly, diverse and supportive working environment.
Bancroft’s offers the chance to be part of a welcoming and professional community. The School is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we all – pupils and staff alike – can be ourselves and succeed on merit.
We aim to create a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. This can only be achieved through an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching staff.
Non-teaching support staff work in a wide range of important and valuable roles; supporting our teaching staff through their own expertise and professionalism.
Bancroft’s offers a generous benefits package to all staff, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Commitment to supporting ongoing professional development
- Outstanding support for PGCE/NQT/RQT
- Generous holiday allowance
- Use of school gym. Yoga, swimming and pilates sessions for staff
- Friendly and welcoming common room, which organises regular social events
- Access to school nurse, school counsellors and the support of a staff wellbeing team
- Optional subsidised private health care
- Complimentary lunches
Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Teaching Vacancies
PE/Games Teacher – Fixed Term Maternity Cover Starting as soon as possible to the end of the Spring Term with a possibility to extend.
We are one of the country’s leading coeducational day schools and are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic PE/Games Teacher to provide maternity cover in our busy Sports Department. Expertise in Cricket and all major games would be an advantage.
This is an opportunity to join a vibrant, challenging and enormously fun teaching community in one of London’s leading co-educational schools.
The position is suitable for recent graduates or teachers with more experience looking for a new challenge.
We create a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to reach their full academic potential. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development.
If you are interested in the role, please fully complete the Application Pack below in Word and email it to hr@bancrofts.org
The position closes at 9am on 18th August 2022 but applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place shortly after.
Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Teacher of Geography- Fixed Term
Required from September 2022 until October Half Term with the possibility to extend
We are one of the country’s leading coeducational day schools, and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to join our team in a thriving Geography Department. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate sound subject knowledge, high academic standards and an ability to enthuse pupils of all ages. Lessons designed to challenge pupil thinking and develop independent study skills are central to teaching at Bancroft’s and a willingness to contribute to resources in this area is essential.
This role would suit either a recent graduate or a teacher with more experience looking for a new challenge.
We create a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development.
If you are interested in the role, please fully complete the Application Pack below in Word and email it to hr@bancrofts.org
The position closes at 9am on Monday 15 August 2022 but applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place shortly after.
Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Support Vacancies
Russian Language Assistant – Required from September 2022- June 2023
We are one of London’s leading coeducational day schools, and are looking for a native speaker of Russian to join our very successful Modern Foreign Languages Department, to prepare and conduct conversation sessions with pupils in small groups on a weekly basis.
The successful candidate will provide teachers with a half-termly report on pupils’ progress, as advised by the Head of Russian, support with Key Stage 3 to enhance their pronunciation and general conversation skills, and help the Head of Russian to prepare resources for departmental use.
Working hours are 14 hours per week, term time, the days are to be agreed. An excellent level of English (B2 or above), with a degree or in the final year of a degree, preferably in English is essential, with strong organisational and communication skills, and ability to work efficiently alongside class teachers.
If you are interested in the role, please fully complete the Application Pack below in Word and email it to hr@bancrofts.org
Closing date: 15th August at 9am with interviews to take place the following week.
Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.
Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Physics Technician – to commence September 2022
We are one of the country’s leading coeducational day schools, and we are looking for an experienced and motivated candidate to join our thriving Science Department.
This role would suit an experienced Technician who is able to offer a full support service to all Physics or Technology students and staff. You will be responsible for overseeing the purchase, organisation and storage of all materials in order to support the department’s high standard learning experience.
We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all staff.
We create a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
If you are interested in the role, please fully complete the Application Pack below in Word and email it to hr@bancrofts.org
Physics Technician FINAL JD 2022
The position closes 9.00 am on Monday 15th August, but applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place shortly after.
Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Kitchen Porter – Immediate start
The opportunity has arisen for a proactive individual to join our busy Catering Department. The role is an essential link in the smooth running of the kitchen and requires someone who can work to tight timescales, has a flexible approach, and is a team player. The successful candidate will be an excellent collaborative worker with a willingness to learn and share ideas.
The main responsibilities of the role are to assist in the kitchen with deliveries, washing up, general cleanliness, to assist with any food preparation as directed and to maintain high hygiene and safety standards..
The hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, term time only.
Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place shortly after.
For further details please see the application pack below. If you are interested in the role, please fully complete the application form in Word format and email to hr@bancrofts.org. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted so please read the instructions carefully.
This position will close when a suitable number of appropriate applications has been received.