Staff Vacancies

Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls, offering a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.

The school is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust that educates young people in 31 countries across the world. It is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of other faiths and of no faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued and all are equally important.

Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.

There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school’s academic standing as the priority. In October 2022, the school received ‘Excellent’ in all areas in its ISI inspection and in May 2024, the CSI judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas noting the school’s ‘commitment to the flourishing of every member of the community.’ Our most recent ISI inspection commented positively on the ‘rapid’ academic progress made by students across the school and the ‘high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence’ evident amongst students. Thornton College is an accredited NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) school and received accreditation from the British Council with the International Schools Award 2025-2028. In 2025, the school was shortlisted as Independent Girls’ School of the Year.

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. All vacancies within the school are subject to child protection screening which includes an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note: Tours of the school are given to shortlisted candidates at interview.

Any current Staff Vacancies and Job Descriptions are listed below.

Head of Business Studies

To start in January 2027, we are seeking to appoint a part-time Head of Business and Economics (0.6 FTE, three days per week). The successful candidate will lead a single-person department and teach across Key Stages 4 and 5. The ability to teach a second subject would be advantageous.

Thornton College is a highly successful girls’ school located in rural Buckinghamshire. It is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust, which educates young people in 31 countries worldwide. Our 2024 CSI Inspection judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas and our most recent (2025) ISI Inspection commented positively on the ‘rapid’ academic progress made by students across the school and the ‘high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence’ evident within the student body.

We are accredited by both NACE and the British Council through the International School Award and, in 2025, were shortlisted as Independent Girls’ School of the Year.

The ideal candidate will be not only enthusiastic, but also deeply passionate about the teaching and learning of Business Studies/Economics, with the vision, commitment and determination to continue raising standards and securing excellent outcomes for all students. In return, the successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative staff team.

The school offers a range of staff benefits including generous fee remission for eligible children, free onsite parking, and access to our extensive grounds and facilities.

The salary for this part-time position will be commensurate with experience

Head of Business Studies Job Description

Closing Date for applications: 26^th November 2026

Interviews: w/c 30^th November.

We encourage early applications as Thornton College reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process.

Thornton 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 be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

To apply, please complete the Thornton College application form and return it for the attention of the Head Teacher to trobinson@thorntoncollege.com or post to the Thornton College address.

Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.

Email: trobinson@thorntoncollege.com

Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Thornton College is a highly successful all-girls school located in rural Buckinghamshire. The recent ISI inspection commented positively on the ‘rapid’ academic progress made by students across the school and the ‘high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence’ evident amongst students whilst the CSI inspection in 2024 judged the school as ‘Outstanding’ (CSI 2024) in all areas. Set on a beautiful 25-acre site, we offer a warm and nurturing environment alongside a broad and exciting curriculum and co-curriculum for both day and boarding students.

To start in March/April, we are looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Teacher of Dance and PE to manage and deliver the school’s dance programme as well as contributing to the wider Performing art (Drama) and PE provision.

The successful candidate can be sure of working with extremely dedicated colleagues in a supportive environment. Thornton can offer a wonderful working environment, excellent CPD opportunities, free parking, access to the school gym and generous fee remission.

This is a fixed term, part-time role, working two days per week, Tuesday and Thursday (term-time only) with additional support required for specific events such as School Musicals, Dance shows and the School Fete.

Salary: £11,479.00 gross per annum [FTE £28,698.00].

Dance Teacher Job Description

Closing Date for applications: 30^th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 9^th November 2026

We encourage early applications as Thornton College reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process.

To apply, please complete the Thornton College application form and return it for the attention of the Head Teacher to trobinson@thorntoncollege.com or post to the Thornton College address.

Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.

Email: trobinson@thorntoncollege.com

Thornton College Vacancy Application Form