We are thrilled to announce that, as our school continues to grow, expand its vision, and enrich its curriculum offer, we are introducing an additional Teacher of English role to further enhance and build on the success of our English department. We are inviting an exceptional educator to join our thriving, high-performing, and oversubscribed secondary school.

You will join a supportive team with collaborative, respectful colleagues, both within the English department and the wider school and Trust community, who all aspire to delivering outstanding teaching and sharing best practice. We are looking for a passionate and driven teacher who is dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential and develops a love of learning.

We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues. During the school’s continued growth, there will be the opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to teaching in an additional subject area during the first year, before moving towards a predominantly English-based timetable thereafter.

Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff–student relationships. We are a caring community and were proud to be named by the Sunday Times as the ‘happiest school in Somerset’ in 2025 (Ofsted date 2020-2025).

Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do.

We can offer you membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity, as well as professional development through bespoke career planning.

Visits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment

• Teachers’ Pay Scale MPS/UPS
• 0.5FTE, Permanent
• Required from September 2026
• Applications welcome from ECTs as well as experienced colleagues

Closing date: 9am 10 July 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to a teaching and learning observation interview, an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.

Sexey’s School is seeking an inspiring Head of Boarding to lead our thriving state boarding provision at the heart of school life.

Boarding at Sexey’s is central to who we are - providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where students develop independence, character and a strong sense of belonging. Rooted in our Christian ethos, we promote values of compassion, dignity and service, supporting the spiritual, moral and personal development of every student while welcoming those of all backgrounds and beliefs.

The Role

You will lead all aspects of boarding, ensuring exceptional safeguarding, pastoral care and student experience, while driving continuous improvement.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Lead and develop a dedicated boarding team
• Create a culture of belonging, respect and high aspiration
• Promote student’s personal and spiritual development
• Ensure compliance with national standards
• Contribute to whole-school improvement
• Report to and engage with the Trust Board

The Person

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has experience in boarding or pastoral leadership
• Is deeply committed to student wellbeing and safeguarding
• Can inspire staff and students alike
• Values and can support an inclusive spiritual ethos
• Shares our values of Aspiration, Respect, Equity and Community
• Believes in the power of boarding to change lives

Why Join Us?

• A distinctive and ambitious state boarding school
• A strong culture of inclusion and belonging
• Part of a supportive and forward-thinking Trust
• Leadership accommodation provided

Safeguarding

Sexey’s School and the Quantock Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

You will play a key role in ensuring students travel to and from school in a safe, timely, and supportive manner. The post holder will be responsible for operating the minibus in accordance with all safety regulations, carrying out basic vehicle checks, and working closely with school staff to meet transport needs.

This role may suit someone who enjoys working with young people and values being part of a supportive school community. If you believe you have the qualities, experience, and commitment we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

We are a caring community and were proud to be named by the Sunday Times as the ‘happiest school in Somerset’ in 2025 (Ofsted date 2020-2025).

We can offer you a supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment with great colleagues, opportunities for professional growth and development, a fantastic pension scheme, access to Health & Wellbeing Scheme, cycle to work scheme, access to retail discounts, opportunities to travel abroad and within the UK to support school trips and involvement in numerous extra-curricular clubs

Closing date: 12pm on 22 May 2026

• Grade 15 Point 3 - actual salary £9,012pa based on full-time equivalent £24,796pa
• 17.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 7am-8:45am and 3:35pm-5:20pm
• Permanent, term time only (35 working weeks)
• Required as soon as possible
• You must hold a current, clean and valid driving licence D1 preferred unrestricted or a PSV licence, D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 01/01/1997) considered.
• Minimum of two years’ driving experience