Vacancies

Mount House School is a small, co-educational independent day school for students aged 11 – 18 years located on a stunning rural site on Camlet Way in the London Borough of Barnet. With 250 students currently on roll, the School has ambitious plans and investment to grow to 350 in the coming years. Small class sizes and modern teaching methods supported by outstanding pastoral care combine to ensure each student achieves their best, whilst a broad and varied co-curricular programme equips them with the skills needed to thrive in adult life. The School’s vision is underpinned by ASPIRE, values that enable each student to be Adaptable, Supportive, Principled, Inquisitive, Resilient and Excellent. We are seeking a highly committed and well organised individual with excellent people skills to join our Team. This is a key role with leadership responsibility for Marketing, Admissions and Communications aspects of the School. Experience of Marketing and Admissions within the Education sector is highly desirable, but is not essential.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to take responsibility for the full admissions process, from handling enquiries from prospective parents to managing student enrolment. The role also includes leading the school’s marketing efforts and supporting the development and promotion of the school brand. A key objective of the role is to increase the number of applications and acceptances, while providing outstanding customer service to both current and prospective parents and their children.

This dual focus role requires exceptional organisational skills and first class interpersonal abilities. The successful candidate will have warmth and confidence and be genuinely able to connect with people. We are looking for a natural relationship builder who can build trust and rapport on a daily basis. The ability to make our parents feel valued and understood is vital, alongside sector knowledge which enables the candidate to empathise with the parental experience. Being able to fully integrate into school life is a vital aspect of the role, from taking prospective parents into a lesson to highlighting admissions priorities in a staff meeting. A strategic thinker who looks at tactical ways to increase enquiries, convert families whilst being prepared to roll their sleeves up and get involved would be ideal.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and team oriented professional to support the continued growth and development of the School as the leading small co-educational senior school in the area.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with the seniority of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.

The post is available from June or July 2025.

The closing date for applications: 09.00 GMT on Friday 23 May 2025, and early applications are encouraged.

Please e-mail completed application forms with a supporting statement to: careers@mounthouse.org.uk

Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted, and we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

It is a condition of employment at Mount House School that every applicant who accepts the offer of a job will be subject to criminal background checks through the DBS and will be required to provide documentary evidence to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. The checks will be carried out at the School’s expense. References will be taken up, including those from previous employers.

Mount House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Mount House School as a Teacher of Product Design. The role will involve teaching across the age range. The post is for a 0.8 part-time Product Design Teacher with the possibility of increasing to full-time in the future or where additional subjects can be offered, therefore if a candidate is keen to offer an additional subject they are encouraged to make this clear on application. This post would suit experienced teachers, current subject leads, or ECTs. The opportunity to be subject lead might be available for the right candidate.

The subject is in its infancy but is expanding and is proving to be a popular subject. The department forms part of the Technology Faculty and is made up of specialists in Computer Science, Food Technology, and Product Design. This is an especially exciting time to join the faculty as it is at the point of expansion, and the school has embarked on implementing a new digital strategy. Product Design is compulsory across all KS3 year groups and classes are considerably smaller than many other schools. The department is well-resourced and active in co-curricular activities. At GCSE the AQA syllabus is taught. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a subject and put your own stamp on a popular subject within the school.

Mount House School is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work in both or either the Music and Sports departments, for a fixed period of 12 months during term time from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026 (the contract includes paid holiday). The successful candidate would ideally have a broad range of musical experience and a particular passion for singing, as well as an interest and enjoyment of sport and the willingness to coach.

The post(s) may take a number of forms which candidates can indicate a preference in application and will be explored at interview:

• A graduate assistant that works across both the music and sports departments (full time)
• A graduate that works within the music department in a part-time role (0.5)
• A graduate that works within the sports department in a part-time role (0.5)
• A graduate that works within either the music or the sport department and also works as a teaching assistant within our SEND team (full time)

These posts offer an opportunity to gain extensive and worthwhile working experience in a small independent school. The post will be particularly attractive to a graduate thinking of a career in education. The position will offer a comprehensive experience developing skills in a supportive and collegiate environment. The opportunity would provide an excellent introduction to a PGCE course, with potential to train on the job and remain at the school the following academic year should that meet the needs of the school.

The role will enable the appointed candidate to take part in all aspects of school life and in particular the co-curricular programme and sport. The work will be varied, and that variety would, to some extent,