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Taunton School is a large, exciting and diverse organisation. We are ambitious without pretence and extraordinarily friendly, with relationships based upon mutual respect between all members of the school community. The staff are true enthusiasts.

We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness.

As an employer committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, and providing appropriate support and recognition to our workforce, we are accredited as ‘Menopause Aware’, and ‘Disability Confident Committed’, and have pledged our commitment to the Armed Forces through a signed covenant that recognises the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation, our community and to the country. This has seen us certified as a Bronze Award Employer.

If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of our ambitious organisation, please have a look through our latest job vacancies listed below.

For more information, click on the job description or contact our HR Department on 01823 703123 or via TSRecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk.

Please note that all applications to the school must be made on a Taunton School application form and CVs on their own cannot be considered.

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Taunton School is steeped in history and tradition, nestled in a beautiful surrounding, whilst being a progressive forward-thinking organisation. Humility, Engagement and Kindness are our cornerstone values. We value everyone and their contribution, and expect staff to always act with integrity, and to treat all they come into contact with, with kindness and compassion.

Our purpose

Celebrate every individual

All of us has something to bring and every one of us has a unique perspective.

Our Mission

Unearth potential

We are ambitious whilst maintaining a down to earth approach. By combining a supportive environment with high expectations, we strive to ensure you can bring your best to work.

Our Vision

Deliver exceptional every day

We aspire to create a working environment that is welcoming, where you can thrive and feel a real sense of belonging.

What our
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We are ambitious for all and offer a working environment that is welcoming, and where you can thrive and feel a real sense of belonging. Don’t just take it from us, hear what our staff say:

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We are always on the lookout for new talent to help shape our future students. If you want to help children to find their exceptional in and outside of the classroom, we look forward to hearing from you.

Can’t find a vacancy that is right for you? Contact our HR Department on 01823 703123 or via TSRecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk for more information and possible upcoming roles.

Please note: all applications to the school must be made on a Taunton School application form and CVs on their own cannot be considered.

Working in Taunton and the Somerset Area

Taunton is located in the heart of Somerset in the Southwest of England and is the area’s county town and commercial centre. Taunton offers an enviable lifestyle, where culture, art, and community are surrounded by natural landscapes and open, public spaces. The region enjoys good weather, areas of outstanding natural beauty and a wonderful coastline.

Taunton is quintessentially British with a beautiful town centre park, a traditional food and craft market and is also home to the highly successful Somerset County Cricket Club. It is close to Stonehenge, one of the Wonders of the World and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. A short drive away is the historic city of Bath which is a designated world heritage site with its grand Georgian architecture and one of the world’s best-preserved Roman baths.

Taunton School is walking distance from the town centre which has excellent amenities and is the perfect place to do some shopping, meet for coffee or visit the theatre or cinema.

Travelling Around

If you wish to find your exceptional here at Taunton School, you will benefit from our central location. Here is some useful information on how long it takes to get to some of the UK’s major cities and towns:

Bristol – under one hour (by car)
Exeter – under one hour (by car)
London – 1 hour 45 minutes (by train)
Bath – 1 hour 30 minutes
Glastonbury – under 50 minutes

Exeter International Airport and Bristol International Airport are both 40 minutes by car. Heathrow London Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes away and London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes away. The train station is just a 15-minute walk away and Taunton is on main road and rail links to London and other major cities.

Explore our Independent School Campus in Somerset

Students and staff at Taunton School benefit from working in one of the most beautiful parts of the Country. With stunning scenery, outstanding quality of life, and increasingly excellent economic prospects, the Southwest has cemented its reputation as one of the very best places to live, work, and study in the UK.

There is a wealth of information about Taunton and the beautiful County of Somerset on the Visit Taunton and Visit Somerset websites.

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Benefits of Working at Taunton School

We put our staff at the heart of everything we do and recognise that everyone is unique. We have developed a diverse benefits package which we are sure provides something for everyone.

Annual leave
All staff receive a competitive annual leave entitlement. Staff on TTO contracts have annual leave factored into their working pattern. AYR staff have the ability to purchase additional leave.
Pension schemes & death in service
We offer a parallel pension scheme for Teaching Staff – the TP Scheme and the Royal London DC Scheme. Whilst non-teaching staff benefit from a Royal London scheme in which the school matches contributions up to 7.5%. All pension schemes have a Death in Service benefit attached to them.
BUPA
We offer BUPA membership for senior management roles.
Fee remission
Teaching Staff and Senior Management benefit from staff fee remission.
Simply Health
Simply Health provides cost-effective, accessible, and manageable health cash plans. We offer discounted access to all staff on completion of successful probation.
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
We offer an attractive and competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay scheme to all our staff.
Employee assistance programme
The EAP is provided by Marsh and gives all staff 24/7 access to support and advice – legal, wellbeing, and medical – in addition to counselling sessions.
Everyday rewards by BUPA
Everyday Rewards by Bupa is home to perks from various wellbeing partners to help our team stay healthier and happier every day. It is available to all staff, and free to sign up to.
Discounted membership of Taunton School's Gym
A discounted membership of £5 per month for use of a modern fitness suite.
Discounts with local businesses
We have partnered up with some local business for discounts, including Nuffield Health and Crescent Clinic.
Access to onsite refreshment and meal facilities
In 2020 we built a state-of-the-art dining hall with a large modern kitchen to accommodate the whole school community. This is a light and spacious facility which is open to all staff for lunch (heavily subsidised). In addition to this, we also have Griffins our onsite shop which sells a wide range of drinks and snacks, as well as everyday essentials.
Cycle to work scheme
We have partnered with Green Commute Initiative as our Cycle to Work scheme provider. Green Commute Initiative is the UK’s industry-leading cycle to work scheme with the dual purpose of improving both the individual’s health and wellbeing, as well as reducing the environmental impact of pollution and congestion from cars. As a not-for-profit organisation, GCi puts its efforts into getting more commuters cycling and supporting independent bike shops whilst supporting those with a mobility issue or those who have additional support needs, meaning it’s fully inclusive.
Home & Tech
Home & Tech is a form of salary sacrifice solution that allows you to get the latest technology from Currys PCWorld, or home furnishings from Ikea, spreading the cost with up to 12 payments from your salary and making a NI saving of up to 12%. Best of all, you own the products from the beginning and there’s no end of hire fee.
‘Extra’ and ‘Byond’ allow our staff access to exclusive perks and discounts from national retailers.
Refer a friend scheme
We believe that staff are our greatest and most valuable asset, and we also believe that cultural fit is key. This scheme involves and financially rewards our staff for referring like-minded candidates who join our school community.
Eyecare scheme
We are signed up to the Specsavers Corporate Eyecare scheme, whereby staff may claim a free eye test and a contribution towards eyewear where it is required for VDU use, and this is confirmed in writing by an Optician.
Learning and development opportunities
From Induction to mandatory training; from INSET to CPD programmes; we are committed to ensuring that you not only have the tools necessary for the job, but that we unearth potential.
Wellbeing resources
It’s not just the wellbeing of our students that is important to us. We know that promoting wellbeing can help prevent stress and create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. We are committed to staff wellbeing and have a dedicated Wellbeing section on our Intranet which is regularly updated, and a Whole School Policy that links to work undertaken within our communication groups.
Free parking
Ok, so it’s not that exciting, but as a large employer close to the town centre we feel it is a benefit to be able to park over the road from the main school site at no cost!
Discounted purchasing from the school uniform shop
We offer a 10% discount on purchases from the onsite uniform shop.
Paid compassionate leave
As an organisation committed to staff wellbeing, whilst there is no statutory entitlement to paid compassionate or bereavement leave, we will grant time off with pay at times of family bereavement to all staff, subject to criteria within our policy.

Those little Extras!

In addition to the benefits outlined we have some extra perks, including:

Application Process for Jobs at Taunton School

Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, our process is rigorous and any offer of employment is subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the school’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory 3rd party online social media check.

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How to apply
You can browse all our current job vacancies online. To apply, you will need to register by using an email address ad password and complete an application using our online portal.
Please contact us at tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk if you require support with completing your online application or require this in an alternative format.
Assessment and longlisting/shortlisting
Longlisting and/or Shortlisting may occur prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier should we have sufficient applications. Job applicants are longlisted/shortlisted for assessment based upon how closely they match the requirements of the role (both essential and desirable).
Following submission of your application, you will be able to login to our portal and track the progress of your application through the recruitment process.
Interview
Our interviews measure your abilities and competencies for the role, as well as your behaviours and overall fit with our working culture. All interviews are conducted by an appropriate panel who fully understand the requirements of the role, of which at least one member will be ‘Safer Recruitment’ trained. In addition to an interview, you may also be asked to undertake additional exercises such as a classroom teaching task, an in-tray or aptitude test, or a presentation.
You will be asked to explain any discrepancies or anomalies in the information you provide either on the application form or in your covering letter, such as gaps in employment and/or reasons for leaving previous jobs, as well as any issues arising from references, which may be taken up in advance of the interview. At interview, we will ask you questions about child protection procedures and your suitability to work with children.
If you are invited for an interview and have any special requirements, or require adjustments due to a disability, please make Human Resources aware prior to your interview date by emailing tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk.
The school will contact you via the email address provided if you have been successfully longlisted/shortlisted for interview, and this will be confirmed online, when you track your application status.
Offer of employment and pre-employment checks
Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory 3rd party online social media check.
Eligibility to work in the UK
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that only individuals who are entitled to work in the UK are employed by the school.
All offers of employment are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and successful applicants will be required to produce original documentary evidence on or before their first day of employment. Individuals who have not provided this evidence will be unable to commence employment until the original documentation is seen by a member of the Human Resources team.
Further information on eligibility to work in the UK can be found at UK Visas and Immigration.

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Whatever your exceptional is, find it at Taunton School.
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