Job Vacancies
The Peterborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates for all positions will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS, formerly CRB) check and checks with previous employers. The School is an equal-opportunities employer.
Find out more about the team here at The Peterborough School here, and more about our history here too.
All applicants should use the Application Form below - personal applications, letters and CVs without this Form will not be accepted.
Please also read our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be downloaded from this page, below. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please email all completed application forms to hr@tpsch.co.uk, and call us on 01733 343357 if you have any questions or would like to discuss a role further with a member of the HR team.
At The Peterborough School we have high standards and expectations, and we are interested in education in the fullest sense. Our curricular and extracurricular programme, combined with excellent pastoral support, reflect our commitment to ensuring that our pupils benefit from a first-class education in a supportive setting.
All our staff are integral to our mission, inspiring the minds of our children, optimising their potential and challenging them both academically and holistically, whilst supporting each other to make that happen. Staff wellbeing is a key priority of our Governors and Senior Leadership Team and is promoted throughout the School.
The School has its own salary scale, free school lunches and free on-site staff parking, as well as other perks.
Teaching
Teacher of Music
Permanent, Part-Time (approximately 14 hours per fortnight)
Start Date: January (or April) 2026
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, well-qualified and inspirational individual to join our team and contribute to the School's thriving music tradition within our Preparatory School. There is potential to develop the role with both curricular teaching and extra-curricular delivery in the Senior School. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and enhance the high standards of music teaching and musical activity on offer at the School.
At The Peterborough School we have high standards and expectations, and we are interested in education in the fullest sense. Our curricular and extra-curricular programme, combined with excellent pastoral support, reflect our commitment to ensuring that our pupils benefit from a first-class education in a supportive setting. Music is a key strength of the School, with a wide range of opportunities for individual and ensemble performance, with an Orchestra, Chapel Choir and other choirs, and numerous other groups and bands. We pride ourselves on the quality of our individual music teaching. Lessons are available on all orchestral instruments, with over 100 individual lessons offered weekly.
The department has an excellent academic record at GCSE and A Level. Pupils sit Associated Board, MTB and Trinity Board examinations each term with the majority achieving merits or distinctions.
The Music Department enjoys the use of a number of practice rooms and a classroom containing a full suite of computers equipped with Sibelius software and Ableton DAWs for use in composition and harmony classes.
The Peterborough School has a strong Christian foundation, and we are fortunate to have a Chapel to use for our concerts and events. A significant part of The Peterborough School music programme involves pupils participating in a number of public events in Cathedrals and other venues both locally and nationally.
Additional information and an application Form can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
Closing Date: Midday, 28th November 2025
Support and office
Minibus Drivers
Permanent, Term-Time Only, Relief
Salary: £12.21ph
Start Date: ASAP
The Peterborough School is seeking to appoint friendly, experienced individuals to undertake driving duties. We are looking for enthusiastic Minibus Drivers to work on a or Relief basis, as required during term time only, safely transporting our pupils to and from school or on school trips. You will ideally already hold a clean D1 driving licence* and be an experienced driver. Your route will vary to cover any absences. There will be opportunities for extra driving during the day. You may also be required to attend whole school staff training days, both of which will attract additional pay.
There is availability for a role with guaranteed hours for the Part-Time position and another role for an ad-hoc basis, but you may be needed for driving support between the hours of 06:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday, Term-Time only.
*Applicants without D1 Licence will also be considered. There may be the opportunity to be supported with obtaining your D1 category licence during employment.
Application Form can be found below.
Please send your complete Application Form to HR@tpsch.co.uk
