Support Staff Vacancies

Thank you for your interest in working at Lingfield College. We are delighted that you are considering our school! Working at Lingfield is an opportunity for motivated, determined and caring individuals to help children of all ages discover a love of learning. So if you are looking for a stimulating and rewarding job, you have come to the right place.

We are committed to ongoing personal development and with leadership and management training and sponsored learning programmes, we can help you achieve your professional goals. Set within almost 40 acres of beautiful grounds, Lingfield College is just 25 miles (and 40 minutes by train) from London, and we offer excellent staff benefits.

As we receive many high-quality applications, we will interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are very much encouraged.

Catering Assistants

Monday to Friday, term time

25 hours per week – Overtime available

We have two fantastic term-time positions available. This is a customer-facing job, one role based in Prep School and one in Senior School. Duties include assisting with kitchen preparation, serving students during busy meal times, cleaning, and washing up, while adhering to Food Safety and Health and Safety Regulations.

This is a Monday to Friday position, but will involve occasional evenings and weekends.

Catering experience is an advantage; however, full training will be given.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.

Please send your CV to the General Catering Manager at Lingfieldcollege@holroydhowe.com

Chef De Partie

Monday to Friday

40 Hours per week – Overtime available

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
To assist with stock taking when required.
To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.

CLIENT SERVICE

To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and that expectations are consistently exceeded.
To be customer-focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.

HEALTH & SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, THE ENVIRONMENT

To adhere to the company’s Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.
To rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.
To ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Hygiene, Health and Safety policies and procedures.

This is predominantly a Monday-to-Friday position, but will involve occasional evening and weekend work.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.

Please send your CV to the General Catering Manager at Lingfieldcollege@holroydhowe.com

Early Years Practitioner (maternity cover)

We are currently recruiting an Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children, from 6 months to 4 years of age.

Day-to-day tasks include working in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals to promote the well-being of the children, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and assisting with creative displays within the Nursery.

You will have experience of working within a similar setting and be able to provide a fun and stimulating learning environment. You will have a childcare qualification, ideally NVQ 2 or 3 qualified and know the EYFS curriculum. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential.

A knowledge of the independent school sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

Salary: Salary discussed at interview

Hours: Full-time or part-time, working Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.00pm, varying shifts, on an all-year contract.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of the usual statutory holidays)

Pension: Nest Pension Scheme

Applications should arrive no later than 9.00 am on Friday 14th November 2025

recruitment pack

application form

Early Years Practitioner

We are currently recruiting an Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children, from 6 months to 4 years of age.

A knowledge of the independent school sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

Salary: Salary discussed at interview

Hours: Full-time or part-time, working Monday to Friday between 7.30 am and 6.00pm, varying shifts, on an all-year contract.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of the usual statutory holidays)

Pension: Nest Pension Scheme

Applications should arrive no later than 9.00 am on Friday 14th November 2025.

recruitment pack

APPLICATION FORM

Nursery Staff

We are looking for qualified and unqualified nursery staff to join our Bank Staff at Lingfield College to help with short term or ad hoc cover.

If this is of interest to you, we would love to hear from you by contacting HR at hr@lingfieldcollege.co.uk to find out more.

We offer excellent conditions working with friendly and supportive staff, as well as competitive rates of pay. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Lingfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Lingfield College we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is treated fairly, respected and valued.