Jobs

Learning Support Assistant

Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join the Personalised Learning department.

The successful candidate will be flexible and sensitive to the needs of children and have experience of working in a similar role or with young people. An interest in the sciences and/or Mathematics at GCSE would be an advantage. Working within the Personalised Learning department the successful candidate will think creatively; have patience; show empathy and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

The position is part-time and permanent working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for 34 weeks per year (term time, including INSET days). Candidates should complete an application form which may be supported by a CV and/or covering letter to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com

Deadline for applications: midday on Monday 27 October 2025

Job Description | Learning Support Assistant 

Matron

The Matron deals with the health and welfare of the pupils, and has a special role in assisting the Housemaster/mistress to create a happy and well-ordered atmosphere throughout the Boarding House.

The position requires someone who understands and empathises with young people and is able to demonstrate good sense. They should have excellent interpersonal skills, be a good listener, flexible in outlook, reliable, warm and friendly in disposition.

We are seeking one or two team members to cover 20–40 hours per week. The anticipated hours will be within 8am–6pm, including some weekends on a rota basis. The role is 34 weeks per year (term time including INSET).

Candidates should submit an application form which may be supported by a covering letter and/or CV outlining their suitability for the post to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 13 October 2025

Job Description | Matron

Groundsperson

Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint a full time member of the grounds team responsibility for the daily maintenance of the grounds of the Mount Kelly site, including outdoor sports pitches, athletics tracks, facilities and equipment for track and field events, also the general maintenance of the grounds, grass areas, planted areas, litter clearance and cleaning of facilities.

For further details, please refer to the job description below.

Candidates should submit an application form which may be supported by a CV and/or letter outlining their suitability for the post to HR@mountkelly.com

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 15 October 2025

Job Description | Groundsperson

Catering

Thomas Franks are the catering partner for the Mount Kelly Foundation. For catering roles please refer to: 

Thomas Franks | Careers

Mount Kelly Teachers’ Standards

DBS

Mount Kelly, Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd and Mount Kelly Enterprises Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Charity Registration Number 306716

Safeguarding Statement

Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, which will include, if appropriate, a letter of good conduct from any country in which an applicant has worked or lived in within the last 5 years.  In addition, candidates will be required to satisfy further checks as outlined in safer recruitment practice.

CVs may be submitted as a supporting document, but applications must be completed fully including history of full employment and education.

The Mount Kelly Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here LINK.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Mount Kelly is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. Mount Kelly will provide equal opportunities to any employee or job applicant and will not discriminate either directly or indirectly.  Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and through the DBS filtering guide