Please see below for our current staff vacancies.
Closing date: Sunday 24th October 2025.
The Board of Trustees seek to appoint an inspirational Governor to support the Governing Board. Please note this position is voluntary.
We would be delighted to hear from anyone who is based in the East Midlands, and has:
- the desire to support children educationally, pastorally and spiritually
- an interest in school performance
- experience of strategic planning
- an open and inquiring mind
- the ability to look at issues objectively
- the confidence to ask questions and join in debate
- a willingness to listen and to make informed judgements
- the ability to work well with others
- time to volunteer
In terms of time, the minimum commitment would be attendance at four full Governor meetings a year in person with additional support of one meeting per term attending one of the four Sub-Committees.
For more information about the voluntary role, please contact:
Clerk to Governors, Jenni Scothern at [email protected].
Ratcliffe College’s governing documents states that the Governing board may consist of practising Roman Catholics and non-Catholics. In order to fill the current vacancy we are specifically seeking applications from practising Roman Catholics who are not parents of pupils at Ratcliffe.
Start date: Immediate
Closing date: Open until filled.
We are looking to recruit three Catering Assistants to work as part of an established Catering team. The role will involve serving meals to students and staff and general cleaning of the catering department. Experience preferred however is not essential as full training will be given.
Position 1 - 46 weeks contract per year
- average 35 hours worked over 5 days out of 7, including 2 weekends and 1 Sunday in 5.
- Shift times are:
0700 - 1500 & 1200 - 2000, Monday - Friday
0900 - 1400 & 1430 - 2000, at Weekends
Position 2 - 34 weeks contract per year (term time)
1300 - 1700, Monday - Friday (20 hours pw)
Position 3 - 34 weeks contract per year (term time)
1600 - 2000, Monday - Friday (20 hours pw)
For an informal discussion, please call the Head of Catering, Graham Studd on 01509 817007.
Uniform and laundry service is also provided.
Own transport is essential due to the location of the School.
The advert will close when we have filled the vacancies, therefore early application is encouraged.
EAL Teacher (0.6-0.8 FTE) with the Opportunity of Additional Teaching of ICDL (ICT to KS3)
Alongside 5 weeks summer school responsibility - 1 week preparation and 4 weeks teaching
Closing date: 15/10/2025 at 9.00am
Salary: In line with qualifications and experience
Start Date: January 2026
We are looking for a dedicated and qualified EAL Teacher to join our team. This individual will play a crucial role in supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) students within the mainstream curriculum, with the added contribution to the development and delivery of ICT lessons to Key Stage 3 students. This role also has 5 weeks Summer School responsibilities
Ratcliffe College Recruitment Pack - Teacher of EAL
Required to commence as soon as possible
Salary : £12.21 from age 21
We are looking to recruit three Domestic Assistants to join our committed team who help to ensure that the school is cleaned to the highest standards.
The ideal candidates will have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to use their own initiative.
Position 1 - Term time only (34 weeks per annum):
5.00am – 8.00am - Monday to Friday
15 hours a week
Position 2 - Full year **POSITION FILLED**
5.00am – 9.00am Monday
5.00am – 8.00am Tuesday - Friday
16 hours a week
Position 3 - Full year - **POSITION FILLED**
6.00am – 10.00am Monday
6.00am – 9.00am Tuesday - Friday
16 hours a week.
The advert will close when all posts have been appointed to. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Required to commence: October 2025, fixed term until the 27th March 2026
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Netball Coach to work within the Sports Department to plan and deliver high quality netball coaching to Years 7 - 13. The successful applicant will have a Level 1 Netball Coaching and Umpiring qualifications and experience of coaching in a school or club environment.
Working hours - October to December: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4.30pm - 6.10pm and January to March - Monday 11.20am - 6.10pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.10pm - 6.10pm.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mr Mark Cole, Director of Sport and Co-curricular Activities [email protected]
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant/s will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and an open-source check will also be undertaken.
Netball Coach - Recruitment Pack
Required to commence as soon as possible
Permanent, part-time, term time only (34 weeks), £12.21 at age 21
5.6 weeks annual leave (to be taken outside of term time)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lifeguard to join our team to assist with our young swimmers in the School’s own swimming pool.
As a Lifeguard you will naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant and able to deal with pressurised situations.
A UK recognised pool lifeguard qualification is essential for this position.
Hours required: Monday 4.30pm - 6.10pm, Tuesday 3.15pm - 6.15pm and Thursday 3.15pm - 6.00pm
Please note, own transport is essential due to the location of the School. This post will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant/s will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and an open-source check will also be undertaken.
Closing date: 17/10/2025 9:00 am
Hockey Coach – Part time
Until April 2026
We are seeking a Hockey Coach to drive the performance of and participation in our Hockey programme forward. The Hockey Coach will lead sessions with our year 7 – 13 students in Games lessons, clubs and in school fixtures. This would initially comprise three afternoons per week (Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays-2-6pm) and Saturday morning fixtures, depending on candidate, timetable, and fixture schedule.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role and what Ratcliffe College has to offer please contact Mr Mark Cole, Director of Sport, and Co-curricular Activities [email protected].
Remuneration dependent upon qualifications and experience.
