Staff Vacancies

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking Chaplain to join our well‑established and highly respected school community.

The Chaplain at Woodbridge School holds a pivotal and deeply valued role at the heart of school life, guiding the spiritual, moral and emotional development of pupils and staff within a warm, inclusive environment. As a steady and compassionate presence, the Chaplain supports the wellbeing of the entire community, those of Christian faith, other faith traditions, and none, ensuring that every individual feels seen, heard and valued.

Through leading worship, offering pastoral support, and helping to shape the School’s ethos, the Chaplain contributes meaningfully to a culture grounded in kindness, respect, service and integrity. As a visible and approachable figure across the School, the Chaplain fosters a sense of belonging and encourages pupils to explore big questions, develop personal values, and grow in confidence, compassion and purpose during their time at Woodbridge.

This is a live-in role, contracted at 35 hours per week, and includes Boarding House duties for 36 weeks of the year. Working closely with the Head of Boarding, the post-holder will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing and day-to-day life of the Boarding House. The position offers a unique opportunity to be fully immersed in the life of the School and to contribute meaningfully to a supportive, reflective and inspiring community.

Woodbridge School is seeking an enthusiastic, talented and inspirational Teacher of Business to join our dedicated staff team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their practice within a highly supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Woodbridge School is one of Suffolk’s leading academic schools, set in a beautiful part of the county and just 1 hour 20 minutes from London. Our community is renowned for its warmth, sense of purpose and strong values. We offer a rich co-curricular programme, excellent facilities, and a highly supportive environment for professional growth.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge or an Early Careers Teacher starting your career, we welcome applicants who are passionate about their subject and committed to delivering exceptional teaching and learning. The successful applicant will have a passion for the subject and will be capable of teaching up to and including A level.

The successful candidate will be passionate about Business and capable of delivering high-quality teaching up to A Level, with some teaching of Economics desirable. You will join two thriving departments and contribute fully to their academic life, ensuring that pupils are engaged, challenged, and supported to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver stimulating, challenging and well-structured lessons across the Senior School (ages 11–18), tailored to meet the needs of individual learners.

• Set high expectations and inspire students to develop a deep interest in Business.

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and strong communication skills.

• Contribute to departmental development, enrichment activities, and the wider co-curricular life of the School.

• Play an active role in the pastoral care of pupils, supporting the School’s warm and inclusive ethos.

Working hours between 8.30am – 4.30pm
Hours can be flexible, with working within School Hours if required.

Due to a planned absence within the People Team, we are looking for a Temporary HR Generalist on a fixed term contract to support with the day-to-day functions within the People Team, initially for 3 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations, including absence management, performance management, grievance, disciplinary, and wellbeing matters.
• Maintain compliance with employment law, safeguarding, GDPR, and internal policies.
• Contribute to the development of a nurturing, transparent, and inclusive workplace culture.

About You:

• Experience in a similar HR or People Generalist role.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience/working towards).
• Experience of employee relations Casework.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments.

Why Join Us?

At the Seckford Foundation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether supporting students at Woodbridge School, residents at Seckford Care, or audiences at the Seckford Theatre, we are united by a commitment to excellence and community. You’ll be joining a warm, welcoming team where collaboration and innovation are valued, and where your work will make a meaningful difference.

To apply for this role, please click on the link and complete the application form. A CV and covering letter will not suffice but may be included.

We are looking to appoint three flexible and customer focused Bar Assistants to support with the smooth running of our bar areas at various internal and external functions. You must be over 18 to apply as you will be handling alcohol.

You will be required to work as and when required to meet the needs of the events team and will provide food and beverage services to both the School and the Theatre working with a range of people from students, staff, parents, guests, and visitors. You will mainly be based in the Theatre for evening and weekend shows.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer facing environment. Front of house or catering experience is desirable but not essential. You will have the ability to work in a busy environment with a priority for meeting the needs of guests and the smooth running of the bar.

To apply for this role, please click on the link and complete the application form. A CV and covering letter alone will not suffice.

We require an enthusiastic and friendly Chef to join our busy Catering Team at Woodbridge School to cover a period of maternity from 1 September 2026 to 25 March 2027.

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Chef to join the Catering Team at Woodbridge School, supporting the delivery of high-quality meals for our pupils and staff. This will be to cover a period of maternity from 1 September 2026 to 25 March 2027. This key role involves working in a fast-paced school kitchen environment, contributing to the planning and preparation of nutritious menus, and helping to maintain excellent food standards and safety practices. The successful candidate will bring experience from a catering or kitchen setting, hold relevant qualifications—including Food Safety Level 2—and demonstrate a commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience within our vibrant school community.

You will be required to work a total of 37.5 hours per week with variable shift patterns. An example shift pattern could be 7:00am to 3:00pm or 10:30am to 6:30pm. You will also be required to work 1 weekend in 4 (9:30am to 6:30pm).

Experience of working in a kitchen or catering setting is essential for this role. A relevant catering qualification and a certificate in Food Safety Level 2 is also essential. You will be responsible for running a section of the kitchen and delivering a high-quality food provision to our residents. Reporting to the Head Chef for Woodbridge School.

To apply for this role, please click on the link and complete the application form. A CV and covering letter alone will not suffice.

We require enthusiastic and friendly Casual Minibus Drivers to provide an early morning and late afternoon transport service to our pupils, as well as ensuring that the appropriate checks are carried out on the minibus prior to driving. You will be joining an already established, friendly and supportive team.

This role is offered on a casual zero-hour basis.

Our drivers are welcome to stay after the morning shift for a complimentary breakfast served on site in the Dining Hall, when the Dining Hall is in operation. In addition, any shifts worked over lunch period are entitled to a lunch in the Dining Hall, when in operation.

There may be opportunities for further hours during the school day to cover student trips and/or sports fixtures etc.

Successful applicants will:

• Possess a category D, D1 licence, or PCV/CPC.
• Be able to demonstrate that they are a reliable, safe driver with a clean driving licence, ideally with appropriate driving experience.
• Be prepared to undergo a pre-employment health assessment.
• Be able to interact effectively with children and ensure their safety.
• Ideally have experience of working with young people.

To apply for this role, please click on the link and complete the application form. A CV and covering letter alone will not suffice.

At different times throughout the School year, we require additional coaches to work with us; this may vary on a termly basis and can range from one to three afternoons per week.

We are looking for inspirational coaches across a variety of sports to support our excellent games provision and our students at Woodbridge School.

We are seeking talented, flexible individuals who are committed to providing the best opportunities for students across a range of abilities. To engage with students and staff, contributing towards creating a vibrant, fulfilling environment that provides appropriate levels of challenge.

The appropriate candidate will have extensive experience in coaching/playing, as well as of working in schools or similar environments. The sports on offer at Woodbridge School include: Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Dance, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby.

Duties are likely to include coaching within games lessons, co-curricular practices and matches, and this would primarily be afternoons from 1.00pm to 5:30pm, Tuesday to Friday, term time only. Please check here for our term dates.

In the first instance please contact Ralph Pruden, Head of Sport, Health and Fitness for further information by email, rpruden@woodbridgeschool.org.uk.