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Wolverhampton Grammar School is the top Independent School in Wolverhampton employing almost 200 teachers, professional and technical staff.

We are always keen to consider applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Award-winning and judged “Excellent” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, we are the leading independent school in the City and enjoy an outstanding reputation. We put the wellbeing of our staff and students at the heart of everything we do.

 

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As one of the largest employers in the City, we offer a truly unique and friendly place to work. If you would like us to email you about future job opportunities that you may be interested in, simply register here and we will keep in touch when a position becomes available.

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Meet our HR Assistant

Working for one of the oldest schools in the country is a privilege.

Marsha Martin

Finance Director's PA/HR Assistant

Telephone: 01902 421326

recruitment@wgs-sch.net

Our recruitment process

1

Take a virtual tour of our School

Watch our latest School video to learn more about our community, and take a virtual tour of our campus

2

Register for Job Alerts

Complete our online form to register your interest and receive job alerts

3

Receive a notification about a position at our School

Read more about our latest vacancies which are also advertised on Tes

4

Apply for a position at our School

Complete our application form and return this to Marsha Martin by email to recruitment@wgs-sch.net

5

Next steps

Shortlisted candidates are invited to School for an in-depth and friendly interview

Join our community

We are a thriving, multicultural community that exists to provide an outstanding education that’s as individual as every child that attends our school. All our staff help us fulfil this mission and our students go on to achieve great things.

There are many benefits to working at Wolverhampton Grammar School and all members of our school community are welcomed into our inclusive environment. All current vacancies are listed below. If you would like to join our school community or would like more information about how to apply for any of the vacancies listed below please contact: Marsha Martin telephone: 01902 421326 or by email: recruitment@wgs-sch.net

You can also view and download information about the many benefits to working at our school below.

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Information for Candidates

Please note we will only consider applications completed on the Wolverhampton Grammar School application form and returned by email to recruitment@wgs-sch.net or to the following address by the specified closing date:

Wolverhampton Grammar School, Compton Road, Wolverhampton WV3 9RB.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants are expected to have read school policies on Equal Opportunities; Recruitment Selection & Disclosure Policy; Safeguarding Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, Privacy Notice for Staff, Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The role you are applying for is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask you to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which would normally be considered “spent”) in order to assess your suitability to work with children. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide information about your suitability to work with children by completing a self-declaration form. In this form you will be required to provide details of all spent and unspent convictions and cautions. However, you will not have to disclose a caution or conviction for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.

Registered Charity Number: 1125268.

 

Working for Wolverhampton Grammar School

Currently recruiting

  • Art Apprentice

    Wolverhampton Grammar School is one of the oldest schools in the country. Founded in 1512, as a selective and co-educational independent day school of 759 pupils aged 4-18 years, it enjoys an outstanding reputation. 

    We are seeking to appoint an Art Apprentice to work within our Art Department. The candidate will be organised, enthusiastic, motivated and committed to providing the high quality individual education offered by our award-winning school. This position will suit a recent school leaver who is willing to support the Art & Design curriculum and extra-curricular clubs and activities. 

    National award-winning and judged “Excellent” in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, as the leading Independent school in the city we enjoy an outstanding reputation and put the wellbeing of our staff and students at the heart of everything we do. 

    Our staff benefit from a comprehensive and personalised professional development and leadership programme. 

    Closing date for applications: Friday 10th June 2022, 12.00 noon 

    Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 13th June 2022

    For more information about the Apprenticeship, please contact Cerys Southern, SCCU Group by telephone: on 024 7693 6969 or by email: csouthern@sccu.uk.com

    The role you are applying for is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask you to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which would normally be considered “spent”) in order to assess your suitability to work with children. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide information about your suitability to work with children by completing a self-declaration form. In this form you will be required to provide details of all spent and unspent convictions and cautions. However, you will not have to disclose a caution or conviction for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules. Wolverhampton Grammar School is committed to safeguarding. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to the appointment. Registered Charity Number: 1125268.