Jobs

Programme Co-ordinator – Mount Kelly Business School

Required for September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, dynamic and inspiring Programme Coordinator to join Mount Kelly and lead the development of our newly established Business School within the Sixth Form. The role is full time and permanent.

We seek a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher who is eager to deliver a forward-thinking business, enterprise and entrepreneurship curriculum. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence while also preparing pupils for the rapidly changing world beyond school. This is a teaching role at its heart, requiring someone who can inspire intellectual ambition, stretch high achieving pupils and promote a genuine interest in business education.

The Programme Coordinator will deliver high energy, seminar style sessions as part of the Sixth Form Elective & Enrichment programme, ensuring pupils engage with contemporary case studies, real world issues and applied learning. Alongside this, the postholder will take responsibility for shaping and developing the Business School curriculum – ensuring it remains rigorous, relevant and aligned with current educational, technological and industry developments.

Candidates should possess excellent classroom practice, a strong academic background in Business, Economics or a related discipline, and preferably experience of delivering post-16 education. A tech-forward mindset, an interest in curriculum innovation, and the ability to connect theory to real world practice are essential.

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.

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

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 9 March 2026

Job Description | Programme Coordinator – Mount Kelly Business School 

Head of Hockey

Mount Kelly is seeking an outstanding and inspiring Head of Hockey to lead the development and delivery of its boys’ and girls’ hockey programmes.

Hockey is a major sport at Mount Kelly and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coaching, strong player development pathways and a competitive fixture programme across the School. Working closely with the Director of Sport, the Head of Hockey will play a central role in shaping an ambitious, inclusive and high-performing hockey culture.

The role combines programme leadership, elite coaching and operational management, including coaching the 1st XI in both seasons, staff development, fixtures, competitions, and the continued development of the Hockey Academy and talent pathways.

This post may be offered as a teaching or non-teaching position. For candidates seeking a teaching role, please indicate your subject expertise within your application.

The successful applicant will be a forward-thinking hockey specialist with a passion for developing young players in line with Mount Kelly’s values.

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: 5pm on Monday 2 March 2026

Job Description | Head of Hockey

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