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Vacancies
Please see current vacancies at the foot of this page
We are an Ofsted Outstanding School (September 2022) and always keen to hear from outstanding teaching professionals even if we are not currently advertising for a teacher in your specialist area.
We offer great facilities, a caring and welcoming school community where both students and staff can #BeMore; and an effective career development programme. So why not get in touch today by sending us an email to recruitment@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk introducing yourself and briefly outlining your skills and experience.
You might like to see what it is like to work here at JHGS before submitting an application; please view the following video for a taste of working at John Hampden.
For a general insight into school life, take a look at our "Day in the Life" video here.
We welcome speculative applications and enquiries from people who are interested in working at John Hampden Grammar School. Please email your enquiries to recruitment@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk
Our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants is available to read here.
Are you looking to train to teach?
JHGS is proud to be in partnership with the Astra School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider (SCITT), an innovative, Ofsted Outstanding and non-profit organisation which provides outstanding training opportunities for new entrants into the teaching profession.The Astra SCITT is part of the Astra Teaching School Hub, accredited by the DfE as one of only 87 Hubs in the country to offer the 'golden thread' of training and support for teachers at all stages of their career. Click here for more information.
The National Mathematics & Physics (NMAP) SCITT is England’s only school centred provider of subject specific teacher training in Mathematics and Physics with an enhanced focus on subject knowledge and pedagogy. The NMAP SCITT Programme was developed and is delivered by expert practicing teachers in collaboration with the subject associations. The SCITT’s most recent Ofsted inspection highlights how well we know our trainees as individuals and support them; Ofsted also commented about our well-structured, cohesive and ambitious curriculum. Please click here for more information.
To view current vacancies please see below:
Application forms
Staff application forms for download:
| Form | Format | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form JHGS Support Staff | Word | Here |
| Application Form JHGS Support Staff | Here | |
| Application Form JHGS Teaching Staff | Word | Here |
| Application Form JHGS Teaching Staff | Here |
Teacher Vacancies
Please see all current vacancies below:
Teacher of MFL - French, German, Spanish
This is an exciting opportunity to join the MFL department at John Hampden Grammar School, starting in September 2025 or earlier. Our students are incredibly talented and motivated and this role would suit a teacher or ECT looking for a new challenge who is able to teach two of these languages to GCSE and ideally be able to offer one at A level. Our full job description and candidate pack are available here.
We offer:
- An established centre of academic excellence with an exceptional record in sport, music and community involvement
- Motivated and ambitious pupils
- A friendly and supportive team of teachers and support staff
- A positive, caring and collaborative working environment
- A commitment to professional development
If you feel you have the skills and commitment to support us in getting the best from our students, then we would love to hear from you.
Please return your completed JHGS application and any supporting documents for the attention of Miss T Hartley, Headteacher to: recruitment@jhgs.bucks.sch.uk
Salary: Teachers Main or Upper Range dependent upon experience. A relocation and/or recruitment allowance may be available for candidates who apply directly.
Closing Date: 11 March 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 11 March 2025
The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.