Employment Opportunities at St Francis 

For any queries, please contact the School Office on 01672 563228 or by email recruitment@stfpewsey.co.uk.

Set in beautiful surroundings on a 17 acre site in the heart of the Pewsey Vale, St Francis School is one of Wiltshire’s leading prep schools for boys and girls aged 0-13. St Francis prides itself, first and foremost, on being a friendly, family school.

Please click here to find out further information about Little Saints Nursery.

St Francis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please click here for our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure; to read our Privacy Notice please follow this link, and our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed here. Guidance notes can be found here.

 

ASSISTANT ROOM LEADER

Required to start as soon as possible
Up to 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Our caring Nursery is open from 7.45 am until 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year (except Christmas Week) and we are looking for Assistant Room Leader to work full time. Ideally you will be able to work 40 hours Monday- Friday between the hours of 7:30-6:15. Hours can be discussed at any part of the recruitment process.

You will hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and a passion to provide high quality and inclusive care and education for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Knowledge and experience of current EYFS statutory guidance, protecting children and safeguarding them is important as is knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2022). You will be well supported by a comprehensive management structure of a Headmaster, Nursery Manager and experienced Room Leaders. Kindness and team work are important to our ethos. Our mission is to educate and inspire children to become confident, considerate and compassionate young people who will be able to eventually fulfil their potential and make a positive contribution to society.

We provide a quality remuneration package including (depending on qualifications):
• An annual salary of up to £24,648.00 per annum for 40 hours per week.
• Enhanced paid holidays totalling 6.6 weeks paid leave per year.
• Contractual Company sick pay.
• Company pension scheme for all those who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Discounted school and nursery fees for your children learning with us.
• Relevant training including first aid qualifications
• Access to a wide range of online development opportunities (EDUCARE)
• Plenty of free parking.
• A healthy and tasty lunch provided by our in-house catering team.

Full details here. 

Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 or 3)

Required to start as soon as possible
Up to 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Our caring Nursery is open from 7.45 am until 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year (except Christmas Week) and we are looking for Early Years Practitioner to work full time. Ideally you will be able to work 40 hours Monday- Friday between the hours of 7:30-6:15. Hours can be discussed at any part of the recruitment process.

You will hold a minimum Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and a passion to provide high quality and inclusive care and education for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Knowledge and experience of current EYFS statutory guidance, protecting children and safeguarding them is important as is knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2022). You will be well supported by a comprehensive management structure of a Headmaster, Nursery Manager and experienced Room Leaders. Kindness and team work are important to our ethos. Our mission is to educate and inspire children to become confident, considerate and compassionate young people who will be able to eventually fulfil their potential and make a positive contribution to society.

We provide a quality remuneration package including (depending on qualifications):
• An annual salary of up to £24,336.00 per annum for 40 hours per week.
• Enhanced paid holidays totalling 6.6 weeks paid leave per year.
• Contractual Company sick pay.
• Company pension scheme for all those who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Discounted school and nursery fees for your children learning with us.
• Relevant training including first aid qualifications
• Access to a wide range of online development opportunities (EDUCARE)
• Plenty of free parking.
• A healthy and tasty lunch provided by our in-house catering team.

Full details are available here.

 

SPORTS COACH

Part-Time (Mondays to Wednesdays)
Required from Easter 2025

The school is seeking applications for an experienced and enthusiastic sports coach to join our sports department and contribute to the sporting development and achievement of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be required to coach netball, athletics and cricket as well as other sports. The ability to umpire and officiate at inter-school matches is essential, as is the ability to drive a minibus to fixtures.

The role is for 7 hours per week and involves working on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays during the afternoons, until the time at which pupils have been dismissed from home fixtures or returned from away fixtures.

Please apply here.

Closing date for applications: 4th April 2025