We welcome applications for any vacancies here at Churston. Please take a look around our website to find out more about us.

To apply for a post, please complete the relevant application form, for either Teaching staff or Support Staff. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Churston Ferrers Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check and references will be taken for all shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date of any advertised post and we also reserve the right to withdraw an advertised post at any time.

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This is what staff say about working at the school:

“I am grateful for the opportunity to have joined Churston more than 20 years ago. The school has provided me with a supportive and stimulating environment to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.“

“I have been very fortunate to have worked in different roles within the school and the support, guidance and encouragement from colleagues and managers has been invaluable. Churston Grammar is a community and this is evidenced by how enthusiastically alumni and ex colleagues return and are welcomed back into school and how such close contact is encouraged and maintained.“

“Everyone at Churston was so helpful and welcoming. I have had opportunities to get involved with school trips, SWIFT training events and other extracurricular activities.“

“I would add that the school has been able to thrive so well thanks to the fact that both leadership and governors stay abreast of innovation in the education sector.“

“Churston has provided me with a plethora of professional development opportunities. I progressed to being a Head of Department, after undertaking my Middle Leader Development Programme. I was well supported in the transition to this role, shadowing the former Head of Department before undertaking the role. Whenever I have been ready for a new challenge, there have always been opportunities available and I now have other responsibilities alongside my Head of Department role.“

“The support I received during my NQT/ECT year was invaluable, exposing me to exemplary practices across a range of subject departments.“

“I joined Churston in 2004 and was struck by the uniquely friendly, supportive ethos of the school.  It was clear that students and staff enjoyed strong relationships, and the focus, the heart of the school, was in exactly the right place.  I am happy to say that this is still the case today, nearly 20 years on.  Churston is a genuinely wonderful place to work.“

“I have autonomy over the way in which I work and as such I am trusted to achieve the high expectations set. Career development opportunities are plentiful; I have had the opportunity of running several projects in the school over the past few years. The students are a great bunch and the learning culture here strikes the right balance of work and play.“

TEACHER OF FOOD AND NUTRITION

To commence 1st September 2025

0.7 to full-time, depending on option choices by current students and the candidate’s ability to offer another subject to teach.

Permanent contract.

MPS/UPS

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and accomplished teacher to work within our Food and Nutrition Department who feels comfortable using technology to enhance teaching and learning. The successful candidate should have relevant Food and Nutrition experience and the energy and commitment to share their passion for the subject with pupils. The ability to inspire and motivate very able students is particularly important. Applications from Early Career Teachers as well as experienced teachers are welcome.

To view the full application pack, please click here

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9:00 on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible following this.

GROUNDSPERSON

To commence as soon as possible following a successful interview.

Full-time, permanent contract

52 weeks per annum/37 hours per week

Salary – Scale 4 Point 18 – £25,206 per annum

Starting annual holiday – 22.5 days plus public holidays

Working Hours:

Winter (September – April) – 8.00 am to 4.00 om (Monday to Thursday) plus 8.00 am to 3.30 pm (Sunday)

Summer (May – August) – 8.00 am – 4.00 pm (Monday to Friday) (one day of the week to finish at 3.30 pm)

A half hour unpaid lunch break to be taken each day.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated groundsperson to join our team. The successful candidate will need to be able to respond to the ground maintenance duties and other general duties as set out in the job description, on a daily basis in an effective, efficient and responsive manner using your own initiative.

To view the full application pack, please click here.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.