Staff Vacancies

A message from the Headmaster

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in St John’s School.

At St John’s, we are proud of our dedicated and passionate staff who create an exceptional learning environment for every pupil. The School’s aim is to encourage aspirational boys to enjoy learning and form joyful memories to last a lifetime. Traditional values of respect and kindness are blended with an individual approach to teaching and learning; our ethos is strong pastoral care as well as academically rigorous.

We take pride in being a warm, welcoming school where high standards are achieved in a supportive and respectful environment. Our reputation for excellence is rooted in the dedication, talent, and professionalism of our staff—both teaching and support. We believe that it is this community that makes St John’s such a special place to learn and work.

Tom Jenkin
Headmaster

Current Vacancies

There are no staff vacancies currently at St John’s. Please check this page regularly for future opportunities.

If you would like to express interest in working with us in future, please send speculative applications to headsea@st-johns.org.uk.

Safer Recruiting

St John’s is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including:

  • Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
  • Reference checks with past employers.
  • Proof of the right to work in the UK.

All posts involving regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted applicants must declare any convictions and cautions, including those considered ‘spent’ (unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.

Please refer to the St John’s safer recruitment policy for further details (link to policy viewer).

​We reserve the right to appoint before the vacancy deadline and encourage early applications.