Employment Opportunities - The King's School Chester

Employment Opportunities

Join our team

We employ around 240 staff all with unique skills and abilities. Working here will give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, stimulating and friendly environment.

In return you can access excellent benefits:

    • Free staff lunch on the days you work, during term time
    • 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rated according to your contract
    • Scottish Widows Group Personal Pension Plan (depending on your role)
      • Personalised industry expert pension advice
      • 3 x death in service benefit
    • Partial fee discount, where applicable and according to eligibility
    • Free use of the school gym
    • Free use of the swimming pool
    • A suite of termly staff celebrations and wellbeing initiatives
    • Topical health and wellbeing advice via our EAP
    • Employee assistance programmes to support you personally and professionally
    • Discounted group private health with BUPA
    • Optical support
    • A comprehensive further study programme
    • Access to a cycle to work scheme
    • Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme
    • Invites to parenting webinars on key topics
    • Free access to school productions, speakers and events
    • Free onsite car parking

Read more about our benefits here 

Current Opportunities


Exam Invigilators

Are you organised, calm under pressure, and looking for flexible work within a supportive school environment?

We are seeking reliable and professional Exams Invigilators to join our team and help ensure the smooth running of our internal and external examinations. This is an important role where your attention to detail and ability to maintain an ideal exam environment will help give students the best possible conditions to perform at their full potential.

If you’re confident communicating with young people, committed to safeguarding, and able to follow clear procedures, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Issue and collection of scripts
  • Supervision of candidates
  • Responding to candidate queries
  • Ensuring that Exam Access Arrangements have been applied correctly (e.g. pupils with Extra Time remain in the correct room, coloured paper is issued as required, candidates using word processors are placed appropriately)
  • Ensuring the examination room meets JCQ requirements
  • Following school procedures and attending training (full training will be provided)

Ad‑hoc hours during examination periods:

  • Internal exams: November, March
  • External exams: May–June

For full details, please see the attached job description.

Pay: £16.52 per hour

Closing date: 9am, Friday 13th March 2026           Interviews: Friday 20th March 2026

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Willow Lodge Midday Assistant – Term Time Only position

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly Willow Lodge team and support our pupils during the busy lunchtime period. This permanent, part‑time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and is looking for school‑friendly hours that fit around other commitments.

As a Midday Assistant, you’ll help create a safe, happy and engaging environment for our 4–7‑year‑old pupils. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground and indoor areas during lunchtime
  • Encouraging safe, creative play to support pupils’ wellbeing
  • Providing basic first aid when needed
  • Being a positive, approachable and supportive presence for our children

Pay : £4,531 per annum (£12.45 per hour)

Hours: 8 hours 45 minutes – Monday to Friday, 11.15am–1pm, term time only.

Closing Date for application – 9am Monday 23rd February

We encourage early applications, as this role typically attracts a high level of interest. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Chemistry Technician – (maternity cover), full time – term time only

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified Chemistry Technician to join our Science Faculty from the 15th April 2026 on a 11 month fixed term  maternity leave cover.

As a key member of the Chemistry team, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating resources, maintaining laboratory equipment and spaces, while supporting the practical needs of the curriculum.

The successful candidate will have practical laboratory experience and ideally experience of working in a school (desirable but not essential).  You will need a working knowledge of chemicals and laboratory techniques to a minimum of NVQ Level 3.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have practical laboratory experience (ideally in a school but not essential)
  • Working knowledge of chemicals and laboratory techniques (at a minimum NVQ Level 3)
  • Work methodically and have attention to detail

For further detailed information, please see our applicant information pack

37 hours per week within the core hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Term time only with a start date of 15 April 2026

Salary £21,798 per annum  (FTE – £27,248 per annum)

Closing Date: Monday 23rd  February 2026  Interview 4th March 2026

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