Jobs

Chemistry Teacher

Required for September 2026

Mount Kelly, a thriving independent co-educational boarding and day school seeks to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and gifted Chemistry teacher to work within the Science Faculty to prepare pupils for A Level and GCSE.

The successful candidate will be committed to promoting a love of science in all our pupils in addition to celebrating academic excellence. Chemistry is always popular at A Level and the successful candidate would be teaching from Year 9 right through to Sixth Form, with an ability range extending right up to Oxbridge applicants.

The role is full time and permanent and 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 a completed 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

Closing date: 17:00 on Wednesday 18 March 2026

Health Centre Matron

Mount Kelly seeks a caring, organised and proactive individual to join our Health and Wellbeing Centre (HAWC) Team. This role provides administrative support within the Centre and direct care to pupils, including administering first aid and communicating effectively with parents and staff.

The successful candidate will be a calm, friendly presence with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to respond sensitively and professionally to the needs of young people. Further details are available in the job description.

The role is part-time, working 19.5 hours per week, equivalent to 6.5 hours per day across three days. The usual working hours are Wednesday 09:00–16:30 and Thursday and Friday 11:00–18:00. There is also a requirement to work 6.5 hrs some Saturdays between 08:00 and 16:30 on a rota basis; when a Saturday is worked, a day off will be provided that week.

The role is 34 weeks per year working term time only (including INSET) and permanent.

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: 17:00 on Wednesday 25 March 2026

Job Description | Health Centre Matron

Prep Personalised Learning Lead

Required from September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Mount Kelly Prep as Prep Personalised Learning Lead (Deputy SENCo) from September 2026.

This is a key role within the Prep, with responsibility for the development and day-to-day leadership of Personalised Learning provision across Reception to Year 8. The successful candidate will lead SEND provision within the Prep, working with professional autonomy while being supported by the Assistant Head Personalised Learning (SENCo) to ensure alignment across the School.

The role is based at the Prep School and involves working closely with teachers, form tutors and support staff to ensure that SEND provision and inclusive classroom practice are embedded across the Prep.

We are seeking a well-qualified and experienced professional with strong knowledge of SEND provision, statutory processes and inclusive classroom practice. The successful candidate will bring excellent organisational skills, a collaborative approach and a clear commitment to supporting every pupil to achieve their potential. Further details can be found in the job description.

The post is permanent from September 2026 and ideally full time. Mount Kelly Prep is a thriving day and boarding school located on the outskirts of the attractive market town of Tavistock, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. The successful candidate will be expected to play a full and active part in the wider life of this busy and ambitious school, including involvement in co-curricular activities and participation in the staff duty and boarding rotas as appropriate.

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

Closing date: Midday on Monday 16 March.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held during the week commencing 23 March.

Job Description | Prep Personalised Learning Lead

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