Graduate Assistants - Sport Netball, Rowing, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Hockey, and Racket Sports. Location: Wimborne Minster HMC Co-educational Boarding and Day • 663 pupils aged from 13-18 • Sixth Form 281 Canford has one of the most beautiful settings of any school in the country and is a very enjoyable and exciting atmosphere in which to work. We wish to appoint, for September 2026, outstanding, enthusiastic and committed university graduates whose principal duty will be to help coach and deliver the Canford School Sports programme focusing on one of the above sports. This programme must offer all of our pupils the chance to explore the opportunities that sport offers, allow them to express themselves through their physical wellbeing activities and facilitate those who wish to excel in their chosen path. The successful candidate will also help in boarding houses, assist with the weekend activities programme, and potentially assist in an academic department appropriate to the strengths of the graduate. Applicants must have the ability to coach at a good level in one of the sports listed, along with the willingness to help in other sports. Experience and ability to help in the athletic development / strength and conditioning programme is a desirable quality. The ability to contribute to other areas of school life is an advantage. The Graduate Assistant role is designed to allow people who might be considering a teaching career to experience life in a boarding school. Previous graduate assistants have gone on to positions in education both at Canford and other outstanding independent and state schools both at home and abroad. Equally others have subsequently moved into roles in Elite Sport and business. We are also happy to receive applications from students seeking a placement to support their degree or those wishing to take a year out, but not necessarily considering teaching as a career. This is, initially, a fixed term appointment until July 2027. Accommodation is provided, as are all meals in term-time. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please apply as soon as possible - applications will be considered as they are received Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.
Feb 24, 2026
Contractor
Graduate Assistants - Sport Netball, Rowing, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Hockey, and Racket Sports. Location: Wimborne Minster HMC Co-educational Boarding and Day • 663 pupils aged from 13-18 • Sixth Form 281 Canford has one of the most beautiful settings of any school in the country and is a very enjoyable and exciting atmosphere in which to work. We wish to appoint, for September 2026, outstanding, enthusiastic and committed university graduates whose principal duty will be to help coach and deliver the Canford School Sports programme focusing on one of the above sports. This programme must offer all of our pupils the chance to explore the opportunities that sport offers, allow them to express themselves through their physical wellbeing activities and facilitate those who wish to excel in their chosen path. The successful candidate will also help in boarding houses, assist with the weekend activities programme, and potentially assist in an academic department appropriate to the strengths of the graduate. Applicants must have the ability to coach at a good level in one of the sports listed, along with the willingness to help in other sports. Experience and ability to help in the athletic development / strength and conditioning programme is a desirable quality. The ability to contribute to other areas of school life is an advantage. The Graduate Assistant role is designed to allow people who might be considering a teaching career to experience life in a boarding school. Previous graduate assistants have gone on to positions in education both at Canford and other outstanding independent and state schools both at home and abroad. Equally others have subsequently moved into roles in Elite Sport and business. We are also happy to receive applications from students seeking a placement to support their degree or those wishing to take a year out, but not necessarily considering teaching as a career. This is, initially, a fixed term appointment until July 2027. Accommodation is provided, as are all meals in term-time. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please apply as soon as possible - applications will be considered as they are received Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.
Broader school life Canford is a successful co-educational boarding and day school with 650 pupils aged 13 - 18, of whom about a third are day pupils. It is set in over 250 acres of parkland just outside Wimborne and is a very enjoyable and dynamic place in which to work. All members of staff are encouraged to play a full part in the co-curricular activities of the school, whether in sport, theatre, music, or art. The pastoral side of the school is very strong, and all teaching staff are involved in tutoring either in the lower school or within the sixth form. An understanding of the boarding school system will be helpful but experience in the system is not required. Canford has its own generous salary scale and accommodation may be available. Applicants are welcome to contact the current Head of Economics and Business, Steve Emery, for further information. Applications Please ensure you include details of referees in your application. Please also upload a covering letter and full curriculum vitae. For queries contact the HR Department on or by email: The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 st March 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on 4 th or 5 th March 2026. Early applications are encouraged. TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION Canford is 'a school community where all are inspired to explore, empowered to express and challenged to excel'. Canford is a school community where all are inspired to explore, empowered to express and challenged to excel. This vision is not just a form of words. It underpins how we live and work together, how we seek to educate and support our pupils and how we develop our staff who commit so much of themselves to those young people in our care. As a community we bring a sense of purposeful engagement and a courageous attitude to the challenges and opportunities which life brings; we aim high but pursue our goals with humble ambition and we strive to make a real and positive difference to our world through gracious leadership. Purpose All teachers should make a positive contribution to good practice in the school by generating enthusiasm for the work in their departments, building good relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils, and by encouraging and establishing high standards in the teaching and learning of a specific subject or group of subjects. In addition, they are asked to contribute fully to the wider educational offering including pastoral and co-curricular provision and to the development of the whole school community in accordance with the aims of the school. All staff are expected to promote the safeguarding, wellbeing and welfare of all pupils at all times. The core teaching hours take place from 0800 to 1800 Monday to Saturday, with wider contribution required for pastoral and co-curricular activities during evenings and weekends. Workload will be determined by the SLT in discussion with the teacher. Duties are likely to vary from teacher to teacher, but will include the following: Academic responsibilities Prepare and deliver effective lessons according to schemes of work or as set out by the Head of Department/Line Manager. Set and mark work regularly for all pupils. Keep accurate records of pupils' progress and achievements. Apply assessment framework as laid out by the Deputy Head Academic. Set and mark a share of the internal examinations within the Department. Set and mark coursework as required. Write internal and external assessments/reports as required. Attend and contribute to Departmental meetings. Show willingness to share ideas and contribute to Departmental Resources. Take a share of responsibility for activities organised by the Department (eg field trips, lectures, societies). Attend INSET meetings as required - demonstrate active engagement with CPD and an ability to share and apply this learning effectively. Attend Staff meetings as required. Adopt a professional approach to teaching modelling behaviour expected of pupils. Canford offers a wide and varied co-curricular programme including Sport, Music, Drama, CCF, Outdoor Adventure and Community Service. Typically, a full-time teacher without additional responsibilities would contribute 4 afternoon sessions (Monday to Saturday) per week, throughout the academic year. This would be pro rata for part time staff: Activities will be allocated which best align with a teacher's skills and interests, where possible. A requirement to support weekend and evening activities during term time. An expectation to support School trips outside term time. House duties will be required, allocated during evenings and weekends. Part time teachers will be provided a pro rata allocation. Staff attendance at assembly, chapel each week. Other expectations include: All staff will be allocated tutees and will be required to meet the expectations of a Canford tutor, including tutor meetings in line with expectations set out by the School. An expectation to drive on School business, which may require you to complete a mini bus driving assessment qualification (depending on ability/qualification). Timely completion of compliance training such as safeguarding, first aid and annual declarations to confirm an awareness and understanding of the School's policies and procedures. Support marketing and admissions events such as Open Day, admissions assessment processes and other events involving feeder schools both on and off site where required. Support colleagues and engage with wellbeing initiatives both for pupils and staff. No job description can fully encompass every aspect of this role and duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time. TEACHER SELECTION CRITERIA An honours degree in a relevant subject A track record of achievement and ambition Excellent subject knowledge Excellent communication skills Expert classroom management skills and rapport with pupils A considerable work rate and high degree of administration efficiency Good/effective ICT skills Love of working with young people Enthusiasm to participate in the School community, supporting a wide range of activities Strong, dynamic character Excellent interpersonal skills with good pastoral instincts Stamina, emotional intelligence and resilience Willingness to work on professional development and to assist others to do so Willingness to continue learning throughout your career Proven aptitude for organisation and quick logical thought Attitude, style and presence of a role model for pupils A recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE Experience of classroom teaching Understanding of the boarding school environment Experience of working within a boarding school Ability and experience working in co curricular areas such as sport, music, drama etc Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Broader school life Canford is a successful co-educational boarding and day school with 650 pupils aged 13 - 18, of whom about a third are day pupils. It is set in over 250 acres of parkland just outside Wimborne and is a very enjoyable and dynamic place in which to work. All members of staff are encouraged to play a full part in the co-curricular activities of the school, whether in sport, theatre, music, or art. The pastoral side of the school is very strong, and all teaching staff are involved in tutoring either in the lower school or within the sixth form. An understanding of the boarding school system will be helpful but experience in the system is not required. Canford has its own generous salary scale and accommodation may be available. Applicants are welcome to contact the current Head of Economics and Business, Steve Emery, for further information. Applications Please ensure you include details of referees in your application. Please also upload a covering letter and full curriculum vitae. For queries contact the HR Department on or by email: The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 st March 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on 4 th or 5 th March 2026. Early applications are encouraged. TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION Canford is 'a school community where all are inspired to explore, empowered to express and challenged to excel'. Canford is a school community where all are inspired to explore, empowered to express and challenged to excel. This vision is not just a form of words. It underpins how we live and work together, how we seek to educate and support our pupils and how we develop our staff who commit so much of themselves to those young people in our care. As a community we bring a sense of purposeful engagement and a courageous attitude to the challenges and opportunities which life brings; we aim high but pursue our goals with humble ambition and we strive to make a real and positive difference to our world through gracious leadership. Purpose All teachers should make a positive contribution to good practice in the school by generating enthusiasm for the work in their departments, building good relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils, and by encouraging and establishing high standards in the teaching and learning of a specific subject or group of subjects. In addition, they are asked to contribute fully to the wider educational offering including pastoral and co-curricular provision and to the development of the whole school community in accordance with the aims of the school. All staff are expected to promote the safeguarding, wellbeing and welfare of all pupils at all times. The core teaching hours take place from 0800 to 1800 Monday to Saturday, with wider contribution required for pastoral and co-curricular activities during evenings and weekends. Workload will be determined by the SLT in discussion with the teacher. Duties are likely to vary from teacher to teacher, but will include the following: Academic responsibilities Prepare and deliver effective lessons according to schemes of work or as set out by the Head of Department/Line Manager. Set and mark work regularly for all pupils. Keep accurate records of pupils' progress and achievements. Apply assessment framework as laid out by the Deputy Head Academic. Set and mark a share of the internal examinations within the Department. Set and mark coursework as required. Write internal and external assessments/reports as required. Attend and contribute to Departmental meetings. Show willingness to share ideas and contribute to Departmental Resources. Take a share of responsibility for activities organised by the Department (eg field trips, lectures, societies). Attend INSET meetings as required - demonstrate active engagement with CPD and an ability to share and apply this learning effectively. Attend Staff meetings as required. Adopt a professional approach to teaching modelling behaviour expected of pupils. Canford offers a wide and varied co-curricular programme including Sport, Music, Drama, CCF, Outdoor Adventure and Community Service. Typically, a full-time teacher without additional responsibilities would contribute 4 afternoon sessions (Monday to Saturday) per week, throughout the academic year. This would be pro rata for part time staff: Activities will be allocated which best align with a teacher's skills and interests, where possible. A requirement to support weekend and evening activities during term time. An expectation to support School trips outside term time. House duties will be required, allocated during evenings and weekends. Part time teachers will be provided a pro rata allocation. Staff attendance at assembly, chapel each week. Other expectations include: All staff will be allocated tutees and will be required to meet the expectations of a Canford tutor, including tutor meetings in line with expectations set out by the School. An expectation to drive on School business, which may require you to complete a mini bus driving assessment qualification (depending on ability/qualification). Timely completion of compliance training such as safeguarding, first aid and annual declarations to confirm an awareness and understanding of the School's policies and procedures. Support marketing and admissions events such as Open Day, admissions assessment processes and other events involving feeder schools both on and off site where required. Support colleagues and engage with wellbeing initiatives both for pupils and staff. No job description can fully encompass every aspect of this role and duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time. TEACHER SELECTION CRITERIA An honours degree in a relevant subject A track record of achievement and ambition Excellent subject knowledge Excellent communication skills Expert classroom management skills and rapport with pupils A considerable work rate and high degree of administration efficiency Good/effective ICT skills Love of working with young people Enthusiasm to participate in the School community, supporting a wide range of activities Strong, dynamic character Excellent interpersonal skills with good pastoral instincts Stamina, emotional intelligence and resilience Willingness to work on professional development and to assist others to do so Willingness to continue learning throughout your career Proven aptitude for organisation and quick logical thought Attitude, style and presence of a role model for pupils A recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE Experience of classroom teaching Understanding of the boarding school environment Experience of working within a boarding school Ability and experience working in co curricular areas such as sport, music, drama etc Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.
Grounds and Gardens Manager Salary: in the region of £45,000-£50,000 pa, depending on skills and experience Location: Wimborne Minster Nestled in 250 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland, Canford School is one of the leading co-educational boarding and day schools in the UK educating some 660 pupils aged 13-18. With a commanding reputation built on excellent academic achievement, breadth of education and a fresh lively approach, Canford also offers a superb sports and co-curricular programme which is seen as amongst the best in the independent sector. The recent announcement of the creation of the Canford Schools Group and the merger with Dumpton School, heralds a bold new phase in Canford s evolution, with several further partnerships anticipated. Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Grounds and Gardens Manager is directly responsible for delivering all the school s grounds maintenance and improvements, including sports pitches, formal gardens, a golf course, and a large historic tree collection. The Manager leads four in-house grounds trade teams, and various external specialist contractors and suppliers. They are ultimately responsible for determining the requirements and managing the execution of all planned and reactive grounds maintenance work, preparation, improvements and inspection / testing regimes, and will also assist the Director of Estates with other capital and alteration projects which impact on the grounds and trees as required. Successful applicants should have experience of professional grounds management within a school or educational campus environment, be a professional head of grounds extensively experienced within a school or educational campus environment, or be a professional with an expertise in specialist sports (such as golf) or arboriculture. Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please apply as soon as possible applications will be considered as they are received Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Grounds and Gardens Manager Salary: in the region of £45,000-£50,000 pa, depending on skills and experience Location: Wimborne Minster Nestled in 250 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland, Canford School is one of the leading co-educational boarding and day schools in the UK educating some 660 pupils aged 13-18. With a commanding reputation built on excellent academic achievement, breadth of education and a fresh lively approach, Canford also offers a superb sports and co-curricular programme which is seen as amongst the best in the independent sector. The recent announcement of the creation of the Canford Schools Group and the merger with Dumpton School, heralds a bold new phase in Canford s evolution, with several further partnerships anticipated. Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Grounds and Gardens Manager is directly responsible for delivering all the school s grounds maintenance and improvements, including sports pitches, formal gardens, a golf course, and a large historic tree collection. The Manager leads four in-house grounds trade teams, and various external specialist contractors and suppliers. They are ultimately responsible for determining the requirements and managing the execution of all planned and reactive grounds maintenance work, preparation, improvements and inspection / testing regimes, and will also assist the Director of Estates with other capital and alteration projects which impact on the grounds and trees as required. Successful applicants should have experience of professional grounds management within a school or educational campus environment, be a professional head of grounds extensively experienced within a school or educational campus environment, or be a professional with an expertise in specialist sports (such as golf) or arboriculture. Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please apply as soon as possible applications will be considered as they are received Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.
