We regularly recruit for positions at Mount Kelly eg for teachers, sports and swimming staff, matrons, cleaners, grounds and estate management, and administrators. Check this page or our social media channels for the latest job vacancies.
Please complete this Job Application Form when applying for a role at Mount Kelly, MKEL or the Swim Centre. Mount Kelly will confirm receipt of all applications received.
Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint a conscientious and organised Health and Safety Assistant to support the day-to-day management of health and safety compliance across the School site.
The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, be reliable and proactive, and demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Working closely with the Premises Manager, they will assist with a range of statutory compliance activities, including fire safety checks, emergency lighting testing, water hygiene monitoring, contractor liaison and compliance record keeping. Experience within a school, facilities, maintenance or health and safety environment would be advantageous, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
The role is part time for 10 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. Working hours can be flexible and will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Candidates should complete an application form which may be supported by a covering letter and/or CV and submit it to HR@mountkelly.com.
Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and demonstrate flexibility, sensitivity, and a strong commitment to meeting the individual needs of young people. Working within the Personalised Learning Department, they will be creative in their approach, patient, empathetic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to support students across a range of subjects from Years 9 to 13 is desirable. Experience of supporting Mathematics, particularly up to GCSE level, would be a significant advantage.
The role is part time for 20 hours per week and 34 weeks per year. The usual working hours are between 9:00 and 13:00 Monday to Friday 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 to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com
Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 8 pupil.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role and will be flexible, patient and sensitive to the individual needs of the child. Working within the Personalised Learning Department, the successful candidate will think creatively, show empathy and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. They will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support the child’s learning, wellbeing and engagement in school life. The ability to support across a range of subjects, or to bring a specialist interest in a particular curriculum area, would be advantageous.
This is a part-time, temporary position and is subject to continued funding for the named child. The usual working hours are between 9.00am and 12.00pm, Monday to Friday, for 34 weeks per year, although some flexibility in start and finish times may be possible.
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
Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd is seeking to appoint Lifeguards to join the team on a permanent 52-week per year basis across a range of weekday and shifts.
Available shifts:
· Tuesday: 08:00–12:00 – 4 hours
· Wednesday: 08:00–12:00 – 4 hours
· Thursday: 08:00–12:00 – 4 hours
The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour equivalent to £24,784 per annum full-time, (pro rata depending on hours worked).
Reporting to the Pool Manager, under the guidance of the Deputy Pool Manager, Lifeguards are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of all users during pool activities, including swimming lessons, club sessions, and public swimming.
The successful candidates will hold a current and relevant lifesaving qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
Candidates should submit an application form outlining their suitability for the post to HR@mountkelly.com clearly stating which shifts/hours they are available for and applying for.
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 7 September 2026
Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd is 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)
Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd are seeking to appoint a Swimming Teacher for teaching a variety of classes to adults and children of all ages and abilities in accordance with the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. The hours required are 15:45-19:15 on a Wednesday and 08:45-12:15 on a Saturday for 40 weeks per year.
Successful candidates will have previous experience as a Swimming Teacher with a relevant qualification (Level 2 or above). Further details are available in the job description.
Candidates should submit an application form outlining their suitability for the post to HR@mountkelly.com
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 7 September 2026
Job Description | Swimming Teacher
Mount Kelly Swimming is 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).
Thomas Franks are the catering partner for the Mount Kelly Foundation. For catering roles please refer to:
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
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.
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.
