All our staff enjoy an excellent package of benefits including free school meals, personal accident insurance, and pension scheme.

Unless otherwise indicated, please download the application form from the website or for further information regarding any vacancies, email office@frewencollege.co.uk

Please note all parts of the application must be completed. Please do not send separate CVs.

Please note we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

GDPR Summary Notice:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers 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). Positions at School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.”

 

Head of English and Literacy

We are seeking an exceptional Head of English and Literacy to lead our whole‑school approach from Year 7 through to Sixth Form. This is a key leadership position for an experienced and passionate educator who can shape strategic direction, inspire colleagues, and champion outstanding teaching for students with dyslexia.

You will drive the development of English and Literacy across the school, ensuring alignment with our vision and aims. You will lead the department in delivering excellent, differentiated, and appropriately adapted lessons that enable students with dyslexia to achieve strong outcomes.

• Working Hours: This is a full‑time position working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm (44 hours per week) during school terms and for 11 further days during school holidays.
• Closing Date: Thursday 30th May 2026.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

English & Literacy Teacher (Part-time)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled English and Literacy Teacher to join our committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact by delivering tailored, high-quality teaching to students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, with a focus on Key Stage 4 literacy development.

A qualification in dyslexia or SpLD is highly desirable (or willingness to obtain one).

• Working Hours: 0.8 FTE (approx. 35.2 hours per week, 8:00am – 5:30pm, days TBC)
• Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Head of Learning Support

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Learning Support to provide strategic leadership for our specialist learning provision. This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally respected independent day and boarding school specialising in dyslexia and co‑occurring Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).

You will lead specialist teachers, therapists, teaching assistants and intervention teams, ensuring a cohesive, transdisciplinary approach that enables every pupil to thrive. You will also oversee statutory EHCP processes, examination access arrangements, admissions evaluations, and annual reviews, while contributing strategically to teaching and learning, staff development, and the wider life of the school.

• Working Hours: This is a full‑time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm (44 hours per week) during school terms and for 11 further days during school holidays.
• Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Head of Music (Part-Time)

We are seeking an inspiring Head of Music to lead, develop, and champion music as a vibrant and inclusive part of school life. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled music teacher to take strategic and practical responsibility for music across the school. You will lead the curriculum, inspire pupils of all abilities, and oversee a rich programme of performances, ensembles, and instrumental tuition.

Experience of curriculum leadership, organising large-scale musical events, or working with peripatetic teachers would be advantageous.

• Working Hours: This is a part‑time, permanent position working 3 days a week over 4 days, during school terms and for 11 further days during school holidays.
• Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our Learning Support team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly specialist setting, supporting young people from Year 7 to Sixth Form to develop the speech, language and communication skills they need to access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.

You will be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with the HCPC and have experience in supporting children and young people with dyslexia and associated SpLDs. Experience of advisory work, training delivery or working across multiple settings would be welcomed.

• Working Hours: Term time, Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week (typically 8.30am–4.30pm) including INSET and a further 11 days per year. Flexibility around hours and location may be required to support outreach services.
• Salary: £45,000 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay. 
• Annual Leave: This is a term-time plus role and therefore you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods. 
• Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026.

 

Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our thriving Learning Support team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in supporting students from Year 7 to Sixth Form, helping them develop the sensory, motor, executive functioning and self‑regulation skills needed to access learning, build independence and thrive within a supportive boarding school environment.

Working closely with teaching staff, boarding teams, parents, and external professionals, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the school’s study skills programme, including whole‑class teaching. You will also provide specialist input to EHCPs and review processes, offer advice and training to staff and parents, support admissions and outreach activities, and play an active role in the wider life of the school. The role includes some floor‑based work and use of therapy equipment, as well as opportunities for outreach, advisory work and professional development.

Experience of advisory work, training delivery and working across multiple settings would be an advantage.

• Working Hours: This is a part‑time, permanent position working 4 days a week, 8.30am to 4.30pm (30 hours per week) during school terms, including INSET and a further 11 days per year. Flexibility around hours and location may be required to support outreach services.
• Salary: £36,000  includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  This is based on a full-time salary of £45,000.  
• Annual Leave: This is a term-time plus role and therefore, you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods. 
• Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026.

 

Assistant to the Head of Learning Support

The Assistant to the Head of Learning Support will support with the strategic development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality SEND provision within an independent boarding school specialising in dyslexia and related specific learning difficulties. The role requires a strong understanding of EHCP processes, excellent communication with fee-paying parents and Local Authorities, and a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based practice.

• Working Hours: 3 days a week, 8.30am to 4.30pm (to be agreed with successful applicant), with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Term time only including INSET and a further 11 days during the school holidays.
• Salary: £15,367 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  This is based on a full-time salary of £30,420.  
• Annual Leave: This is a term-time plus role and therefore you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods. 
• Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Learning Development Mentor

To support the learning, social, and personal development of all Sixth Form students, both on‑site at Frewen College and off‑site at partner colleges. The role also includes delivering Maths and English tutoring to support GCSE resits and the development of functional skills (life skills and formal functional skills examinations).

The position additionally requires full participation in the wider life of an independent boarding school.

• Working Hours: Term-time plus INSET and a further 11 days during the school holidays depending on the school needs, full‑time role, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, with a 30‑minute unpaid break.
• Annual Leave: This is a term-time plus role and therefore you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods. 
• Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Therapy Assistant

This is a newly-created role working in our Learning Support department with our therapy teams.

• Working Hours: Term-time plus INSET and a further 11 days during the school holidays depending on the school needs, full‑time role, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a 30‑minute unpaid break.
• Salary: £19,209 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  This is based on a full-time salary of £25,760.
• Annual Leave: As this is a term-time plus role, you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods. 
• Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Cleaner

We are looking for a responsible, friendly person to join our lovely Housekeeping Team.

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 1pm. This is a term-time only role plus 20 days in the school holidays.
• Salary: £16,922 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  This is based on an hourly rate of £12.71.
• Annual Leave: This is a term-time only role being 34 weeks and therefore you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods.
• Uniform and training provided. 

For full details, please download the job description below and to apply, please complete a support staff application Form.

 

Minibus Driver  (Split shifts)

We are looking for a responsible, friendly person who will provide a professional and safe minibus service to our pupils. You must hold a clean D1 driving licence. Uniform and training provided 

• Working Hours: Term-time. Monday to Friday, 6:15am - 8:45am and 3.45pm - 6pm (Tuesday 4.45pm – 7pm).
• Annual Leave: This is a term-time only role, being 34 weeks and as such you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods.  
• Salary: £16,055 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  It is based on an hourly rate of £15.90.

We would accept a job share for this post. Days to be agreed.

Please note an enhanced DBS will be carried out for this role together with a checkable work history. 

For full details, please download the job description below and to apply, please complete a support staff application Form.

 

Volunteer Staff

Please contact us if you are interested in helping either in class, with lunchtime supervision, or with special events. We also welcome conservation and gardening volunteers prepared to help us preserve and develop our outstanding historic buildings, gardens and grounds.

Policies

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