Vacancies

Academic Staff Pension Scheme: From January 2022 qualified teaching staff have access to the Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools (APTIS) with the additional benefit of Group Life Assurance and Group Income Protection.

Support Staff Pension Scheme: Access to our workplace contributory pension with Royal London. Employees contribute 3% towards their pension monthly and the College contributes 5%. 

Annual Leave: The teaching year is 34 weeks and one day (April INSET). Support Staff receive 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays. This is pro rata for part-time staff. 

Discretionary Annual Bonus Award: Based on an employee's annual salary. Eligibility criteria apply.

Personal Accident Scheme: Coverage for accidental injuries incorporating dental.

Counselling Service: Access to a confidential counselling service for all employees and any members of their immediate family who permanently live with them.

Reflective Practice: Termly face-to-face professional therapist sessions for employees working in a pastoral, middle management or senior leadership role.  

Professional Development: INSET days and financial support for external courses of study that are of benefit to the College and the member of staff.

Generous Planning, Preparation and Assessment for teaching staff.

Personalised Induction.

College fee remission of 25%.  This is pro rata for part-time staff.

£500 refer a friend scheme (payable on successful completion of an employee's probation).

Free hot lunches and refreshments including vegetarian options and salad bar during term time when on duty. Including breakfast and evening meal for duty staff.

On-site car parking.

Use by staff of our on-site swimming pool, small gym, Multi-Use Games Area and grounds at designated times. 

A range of termly social activities for staff including an annual Staff Christmas Party and End of Year BBQ.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Staff Survey Comments 2025:

"With regard to working conditions, I regard myself as very lucky to have worked here for so long – I would never work anywhere else as it is more like family to me than a workplace, and I am certainly proud to be here."

"...the rural setting, small classes, nurturing environment, friendly staff."

"...being in an environment where the needs of the pupils can be met through the ordinarily inclusive practice at Slindon College."

Staff Survey Comments 2024:

"Slindon College is a place like no other. The staff appear happy and that they truly care about the wellbeing of the pupils. I feel good coming to work, and I actually believe I am making a difference."

"I am proud to work here and feel that the ethos of the school promotes positive outcomes for all pupils."

"The calm, polite atmosphere and welcoming attitude of those who work and attend the College."

Staff Survey Comments 2023:

"A supportive and nurturing environment, you actually feel like what you do makes an impact. The people here are all here for the children and are invested in their education and wellbeing. It is a great place to work."

"...opportunity to teach and put children first and be part of a small team that makes a big difference."

"Somebody I respected worked at Slindon and suggested I apply. Once here I was attracted by the lovely site, the well behaved pupils and great staff. As time has gone by the attraction has grown as I feel the school is on an upward trajectory and everyone is working hard to achieve group goals."