The Role
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy.
We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 – 18,. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 400 Full Boarders ,passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.
Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states ”pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with”.
We seek a Co-curricular and Trips Lead, a pivotal role that provides highly effective leadership in the co-curriculum across the school. Your contribution will ensure all our pupils progress excellently and inspire students to develop life-long skills.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and the Director of Boarding to set and implement a sustainable and successful long-term plan for the co-curriculum at the school. The role will strongly focus on developing sports, performing arts, student leadership opportunities, and strategic elements.
We offer:
- Professional, supportive and committed staff team
- Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
- Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
- Free on-site parking
The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about the co-curriculum and the benefits it can bring to young people
- An excellent and experienced practitioner in co-curricular and boarding environments
- Enthusiastic about their professional development, especially in leadership
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Please visit website to apply for this role: Job Vacancies – Royal Alexandra & Albert School.
Please note, the Royal Alexandra & Albert School requires candidates wishing to be considered for the role to complete an application form via the School’s website. The School is unable to accept standalone CVs and shortlisting will be based upon the information provided in the application form.
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.
