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.
