Jobs

Learning Support Assistant/Learning Coach

Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant/Learning Coach.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role and will be flexible and sensitive to the needs of the child. Working within the Personalised Learning department the successful candidate will think creatively; have patience; show empathy and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The ability to support across a range of subjects or having specialist interest in one curriculum area, is desired.

The role is part time and temporary subject to funding. The usual working hours are between 9:00 and 12:40 Monday to Friday for 34 weeks per year although some flexibility in the start/finish time is possible.

Candidates should complete an application form which may be supported by a CV and/or covering letter (stating which age range you prefer to work with) to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com

Deadline for applications: Midday on Monday 8 September 2025

Job Description | LSA

Head of Programmes – Mount Kelly Enterprises Limited (MKEL)

Mount Kelly Enterprises Ltd (MKEL) is searching for a Head of Programmes.

The role is new and is offered full time, initially fixed term for a period of 12 months subject to the success of the programme. This position is based on 37.5 hours per week (52 weeks), Monday to Friday, although flexibility in these working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role during peak times of programme delivery.

The successful candidate will report to the Commercial Manager and be responsible for developing, marketing, and managing our new Mount Kelly enrichment programmes launching with our new ‘Summer Enrichment Programmes’, in summer 2026, with scope for expansion across holiday and term time periods. Additionally, you will be responsible for recruiting and managing pupil admissions and relationships with agents for these programmes. Further details are available in the job description.

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

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 15 September 2025

Job Description | Head Of Programmes Sept 2025

Sports Assistant

From January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sports Assistants to join Mount Kelly from January 2026. The principal role of the Sports Assistant is to support the PE/Games department. In addition, Sport Assistant’s will support extra-curricular and boarding within and beyond normal School hours. The role is fixed term from January 2026 until August 2026.

The post may be adapted to suit the specific talents of the candidate but the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic sportsperson, ideally with experience of coaching hockey, cricket, rugby, football and/or netball. This role would particularly suit someone who is keen to pursue a career in teaching.

The duties will include supporting academic staff in the delivery of academic, extra-curricular and pastoral programmes in a variety of learning environments. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute fully to the success and happiness of a boarding house including evening and weekend duties.

A competitive salary and on-site accommodation will be provided.

The successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in the life of our busy boarding school which is located on the outskirts of the attractive market town of Tavistock on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon.

Candidates should submit an application form and letter outlining their suitability for the post, to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 15 September 2025

Job Description | Sports Assistant

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