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.
Required from September 2027
Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Deputy Head Academic on a full time and permanent basis from September 2027.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Head Academic will provide strategic leadership for the academic life of the School, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil achievement. They will lead the continued development of an ambitious, innovative and inclusive academic provision, fostering a culture of excellence while ensuring that academic success remains firmly aligned with the School’s values and broader educational mission. Further details are available in the application pack
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
Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint a part-time Receptionist for the College.
The post is the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors to the School. It is therefore essential to deliver a service that is at all times professional, warm and welcoming. The post holder must be a team player who is friendly, calm and approachable and has excellent administrative skills.
The role is permanent, and part time (0.5 full time equivalent) working 13:00-18:00 Monday to Friday during term time/34 weeks per year.
To apply, please submit a completed application form which may be supported by a CV and/or covering letter outlining their suitability for the post to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com
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 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
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.
