Vacancies

Current Vacancies

• Lunchtime Supervisor

  Permanent, 11.50 to 13.20 Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per week) – All year round.

  Situated on a striking 45-acre campus on the border of Nottingham and Derbyshire in Long Eaton, The Elms is the Nursery and Junior School to Trent College.

  The Elms Junior School is a co-educational, independent day school for 4-11 year olds. The Elms Pre-School and Nursery welcomes children from 6 weeks to 4 years old.

  The Elms Nursery and Junior School is looking for a Lunchtime Supervisor to work Monday to Friday whilst the school is in session in our vibrant and beautiful Lower and Upper playgrounds.

  The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a warm and caring nature, have experience of and a passion for working with young children.

  Further details can be found in our recruitment brochure below.

  Recruitment Brochure

  An application form can be downloaded below.

  Application Form

  A completed application form and a covering letter should be sent via email to recruitment@trentcollege.net, addressed to Sarah Shakespeare.

  The closing date for applications is Friday 25^th April 2025.

   

  Trent College and The Elms are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful a full range of vetting checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check.

• Grounds Person

  Permanent

  Full time, all year round

  Trent College is a successful, selective day and boarding school where academic excellence, sporting achievement, musical accomplishment and participation in the arts are all highly prized.

  Applications are invited for the position of Grounds Person. This is an all-year round, highly manual, outdoor role.

  Working as a fully ‘hands on’ member of the Gardens & Grounds team the post holder will maintain and develop all sporting surfaces, both natural and artificial, ensuring that all surfaces are presented to the highest of standards. A willingness to learn and undertake all traditional grounds person’s duties and understand modern trends and developments is essential. The role will also include assisting in the maintenance of garden and woodland areas.

  This role would suit applicants with an interest in sport to enable them to take an interest in the performance of all sporting facilities. A full driving licence is also essential.

  Further information can be found in the recruitment brochure below:

  Recruitment Brochure

  To apply for this vacancy please download an application form below and email it to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed to Mr Peter Flewitt – Head of Gardens and Grounds.

  Application Form

  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a generous school fee discount, parking and complimentary use of the excellent leisure and dining facilities.

  Closing date for applications:  Friday 16^th May 2025 at 12noon

  Interview date: w/c 19^th May 2025

  We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a volume of strong and suitable applications.

  The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• Teacher of Mathematics

  Permanent – Full time

  Required from September 2025

  Trent College is a successful, selective day and boarding school where academic excellence, sporting achievement, musical accomplishment and participation in the arts are all highly prized.

  We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mathematics Teacher to join our vibrant and successful Mathematics Department. The person appointed will join a team of experienced teachers of Mathematics, many of whom have other responsibilities within the school.

  The ideal candidate will have a strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage and inspire students across all key stages. We follow the Edexcel specification at GCSE with some students also completing the AQA Level 2 Further Maths course. At A Level, we follow the Edexcel specification for both Maths and Further Maths. Many of our students also take part in the UKMT Challenges at all levels.

  Further information can be found in the recruitment brochure below:

  Recruitment Brochure

  To apply for this vacancy please download an application form from our website below and email it to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed to Mr Bill Penty, Headteacher.

  Application Form

  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a generous school fee discount, parking and complimentary use of the excellent leisure and dining facilities.

  Closing date for applications:  Monday 12^th May 2025 at noon.

  Interview Date: Week commencing 19th May 2025.

  We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a volume of strong and suitable applications.

  The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• Teacher of Science (Chemistry or Physics)

  Permanent – Full Time

  Required for September 2025

  Trent College is a successful, selective day and boarding school where academic excellence, sporting achievement, musical accomplishment and participation in the arts are all highly prized.

  We are recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our vibrant and successful Department. The person appointed will join a team of experienced teachers. The ideal candidate will have a strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage and inspire students across all key stages. The role will include delivery of a combined science course in Year 7 and 8 and delivery of either Chemistry or Physics (or both) to Year 9 and above. We follow the AQA specifications at both GCSE and A Level. At GCSE we deliver both the GCSE Combined Science course and GCSE separate sciences.

  The successful candidate will plan and deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Foster a stimulating and engaging learning environment that promotes a love for science and prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations, ensuring high standards of attainment.

  Further information can be found in the recruitment brochure linked below.

  RECRUITMENT BROCHURE

  To apply for this vacancy please download an application from the link below and email it to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed the Head, Mr Bill Penty.

  Application Form

  We offer a competitive benefits package which includes a generous school fee discount, parking and complimentary use of the excellent leisure and dining facilities.

  Closing date for applications: Monday 12th May 2025 at noon.

  Interview Date: Week commencing 19th May 2025.

  We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a volume of strong and suitable applications.

  The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

   

• Teacher of Business with Economics

  Required for September 2025

  Permanent – Full time

  Trent College is a successful, selective day and boarding school where academic excellence, sporting achievement, musical accomplishment and participation in the arts are all highly prized.

  We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Business Studies with Economics to join our vibrant and highly successful Business Studies Department. The person appointed will join an experienced team of five. Business Studies and Economics (KS5 only) are hugely popular subjects at both GCSE and A-Level, with a strong track record of excellent outcomes and high levels of student engagement.

  The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage and inspire students across all key stages. We follow the Edexcel Specification at both GCSE and A-Level for Business Studies and Economics. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to contribute to a dynamic department and help students develop their understanding of the world of business, economics and enterprise.

  Further information can be found in the recruitment brochure.

  RECRUITMENT BROCHURE

  To apply for this vacancy please download an application form and email it to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed to Mr Bill Penty, Headteacher.

  application form

  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a generous school fee discount, parking and complimentary use of the excellent leisure and dining facilities.

  Closing date for applications:  Monday 12th May 2025 at noon

  Interviews: week commencing 19th May 2025

  We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a volume of strong and suitable applications.

   

  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

   

• Teacher of Physical Education and Games

  Required from September 2025

  Permanent – Full time

  Trent College is a successful, selective day and boarding school where academic excellence, sporting achievement, musical accomplishment and participation in the arts are all highly prized.

  We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher of PE and Games to enhance the teaching of academic and practical Physical Education and the coaching of sport at Trent College and The Elms. The person appointed will join a team of experienced teachers led by the Director of Sport. Whilst the Director of Sport oversees the Department, some responsibilities are shared amongst members of the Department.

  The ideal candidate will be able to deliver high-quality lessons in practical Physical Education, Games and academic Physical Education, including the BTEC Level 3 National in Sport.  The successful candidate will have a strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage and inspire students across all key stages at Trent College and The Elms.

  A candidate with previous rugby coaching experience would be desirable.

  Further information can be found in the recruitment brochure below:

  Recruitment Brochure

  To apply for this vacancy please download an application form below and email it to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed to Mr Bill Penty, Headteacher.

  Application Form

  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a generous school fee discount, parking and complimentary use of the excellent leisure and dining facilities.

  Closing date for applications:  Monday 12^th May 2025 at noon.

  Interviews will take place w/c 19^th May 2025

  We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a volume of strong and suitable applications.

  The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).