St. John's is committed to safeguarding children and young people from harm and abuse and expects all applicants, employees and visitors to share this commitment.

It is the intention of the school and college to undertake a right and proper procedure in the recruitment of new staff to any post within the organisation. All new employees are required to complete comprehensive recruitment checks prior to taking up post. These include an enhanced CRB disclosure, 2 references which are followed up by a member of the HR team, and full disclosure of an applicant's entire employment and personal background.

Every interview conducted at St. John's includes a safeguarding process at which time the CRB application form will be checked, identification and references verified, qualifications confirmed, and any gaps in your employment and personal history will be discussed. This will be followed by a selection interview with a panel from the management team and will be attended by at least one individual who has undertaken Safer Recruitment Training accredited by NCSL (National College for School Leadership).

Our Safeguarding Commitment

It is the belief of St. John's School and College that the well being of all children and young people is given paramount consideration.

• All children and young people will be treated with respect and accorded full civil and legal rights.
• Children and young people have the right to protection from neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse wherever it arises.
• All members of staff, regardless of their post, share in the responsibility for protecting children and young people, keeping them safe from harm whilst they are attending St. John's School and College and for reporting concerns about a child or young person's welfare or safety.
• St. John's is committed to implementing its safeguarding policies.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for a post, please request an application pack via the current vacancies page or by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling us on 01273 244048.

All applications must be submitted via a St. John's application form as, we regret, that CVs cannot be accepted under our Safer Recruitment Procedures. Applications are assessed by a member of the St. John's management team and will be shortlisted according to the experience, qualities, skills and knowledge demonstrated on your application form.

We regret to inform you that, due to the excessive volume of applications we receive, only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for application then you unfortunately have not been shortlisted.

Following recruitment, a confidential health assessment is carried out by the local NHS partnership.

Equality of Opportunity

St. John's is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

St. John's School & College is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.