Working for Us

Join our community

Downe House, is a community employing over 400 staff who are skilled in a wide range of posts – not just teaching. Working at Downe House is rewarding and meaningful and whatever your job, you are encouraged to get fully involved with the life of the School. We offer a wonderful working environment, generous terms and conditions of employment, career development opportunities and the chance to work as part of a committed and busy team. Discover more benefits to working at Downe House below.

Employee Benefits

ANNUAL LEAVE 25 days + Christmas shutdown + Bank Holidays	FREE MEALS Daily nutritious and delicious meals	LINE MANAGER SUPPORT In-house workshops and Aspiring Middle Leaders programme
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Practical, probate & emotional support	EMPLOYEE REFERRAL REWARD £300 for successful referrals	LOCATION Well connected, within easy reach of A34 & M4
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL Regular social events for staff and family	FEE REMISSION Generous discounted school fees	PARKING Plenty of onsite parking
CPD Weekly opportunities for learning and development	GROUP INCOME PROTECTION 75% salary	PENSION Generous employer contributory schemes
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE Confidential advice and counselling service	GYM Free access to on-site gym and discounts at local gyms	SWIMMING POOL Access to heated on-site swimming pool
EYE TEST Annual free eye test and contribution towards glasses for regular VDU users	HEALTH & WELLBEING A range of health benefits i.e. Virtual GP & Online Physiotherapy	TECH Microsoft Showcase school, using leading technologies
FLU VACCINATIONS Annual on-site free vaccinations	LIFE INSURANCE 3 x salary	WORKING ENVIRONMENT Beautiful semi-rural campus on 104-acre estate

The Downe House DNA

What do we look for in a new member of the Downe House community?

Our Downe House DNA is a group of key characteristics that we endeavour to build in all our pupils – Collaboration, Resilience, Creativity, Aspiration, Compassion, Communication and being Outward Looking.

As such, our staff are expected to champion these characteristics themselves.

Click here to listen to members of our staff talk about how they interact with the Downe House DNA in their roles.

Continuous Professional Development

We are committed to ensuring that staff working at Downe House receive the training, guidance and support they need to fulfil their role and the opportunity to develop skills and stay up-to-date with new technologies and best practice.

At Downe House, we aim to provide the most comprehensive CPD programme in the sector for our staff. We know that if they feel supported, valued, challenged and trusted, they will be motivated and will perform to their optimum level.
– Mr Godfrey, Deputy Head

Click here to read more about CPD at Downe, including personal experiences from members of our community.