Working at Milton Abbey

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WORKING AT MILTON ABBEY

The School is run by the Head, supported by a Senior Deputy Head and Deputy Heads responsible for the Academic, Development and Admissions, Co-Curricular and Pastoral elements of the School.

We have an overall staff of around 120 people, some of whom work flexibly to meet the needs of the school at different times of the year. We are deliberately small, with around 225 pupils, meaning that every member of staff can truly make a difference.

All staff appointed are expected to contribute to the pastoral and nurturing ethos of the school, supporting a full and busy sports and activities programme. All candidates for any roles are encouraged to celebrate their conventional, and unconventional, interests on their application. Appointments will be made subject to a full DBS check, online checks and the receipt of satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Applications for vacancies must be submitted on a Milton Abbey School application form – which is available to download on this page – along with a covering letter. Your application can be supported by a CV, however application forms purely stating “see attached CV” will not be considered.

When applying for a vacancy please address your covering letter to the Headmaster, James Watson, and send your application to:

HR Team
Milton Abbey School
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0BZ

Or email all documents to: HR@miltonabbey.co.uk

Watch this video to find out more about what makes working at Milton Abbey different:

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What makes working at Milton Abbey different

Application Form Information for Job Applicants
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Head of Admissions and Marketing (Maternity Cover)

The Head of Admissions and Marketing will play a central role in shaping the school’s public profile and ensuring families experience a warm, professional and efficient journey from first enquiry through to enrolment.

Reporting to senior leaders, you will oversee admissions operations, lead marketing initiatives across digital and traditional channels, manage key events, and act as one of the school’s ambassadors.

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Teacher of Hospitality/Travel and Tourism

Milton Abbey School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Hospitality Teacher to join its dynamic academic team. The successful candidate will carry out the full range of teaching responsibilities in line with the School’s aims, policies, and departmental procedures, while delivering high-quality, engaging lessons in hospitality.

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