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All our anticipated vacancies are advertised below but do keep an eye on this space for future opportunities.
Vacancies
To apply for any current vacancy, please complete both the EMS Employment Application Form and the EMS Personal Details Form and email them to jobs@exeterms.ac.uk.
Deputy Head of Boarding - Full Time
Salary: £30 413 + up to £3 200 on-call allowance
Do you like working with teenagers (aged 16 to 19)? Can you foster warm and supportive relationships? Are you a great team leader? Do you want to make a difference? We are looking for a proactive, committed and organised leader to develop our boarding provision at a time of growth and change.
We’re looking for someone who is…
- Approachable and supportive
- Calm and consistent
- Proactive and wise
- Open, honest and reflective
- Ready for a leadership position
What you’ll be doing…
- Creating a home-from-home for boarding students
- Guiding students to be able to cook, clean and take care of themselves
- Staying overnight to be on call in an emergency
- Developing boarding policies and practices
- Managing a boarding building
- Being a listening ear and provider of support and guidance
- Communicating regularly with main school staff and parents
In return you’ll get…
- generous holidays
- an excellent pension scheme
- access to counselling and wellbeing support
- discounted shopping
- regular training
- mentoring
- supportive, collaborative and dynamic colleagues
Approximately a third of our students board at EMS, coming from right across the South West of England. What unites them is a love of maths and its applications, but they are a diverse mix and at 16, the vast majority are staying away from home for the first time. You will work with a team of boarding tutors to provide a safe, supportive and welcoming home for our students. Throughout their time at the school, you will support boarding students to develop the living skills they need to thrive at university and beyond.
Boarding is a vital part of our provision – it enables us to provide a specialist education for those who would otherwise struggle to access it. More can be read about our boarding on this website: Exeter Maths School | Weekly Boarding.
You don’t need to be a keen mathematician to take on this role (we’ve got plenty of teachers who have that covered), we need you to provide the pastoral support and guidance our young people need during this time of transition from child to adult.
This is an exciting time for our boarding provision: the demand for places has increased and we are aiming to secure additional boarding places through the purchase of a second building which may be further supplemented by Homestay provision. Within a year we also expect to be moving from our current rented accommodation into a school-owned, newly renovated building. These changes mean more work and greater responsibility for the boarding team and so we are creating this role to increase our leadership capacity.
The post holder will work closely with our Head of Boarding to maintain standards during this time of transition and ultimately to further improve our already Outstanding provision. If you want to contribute significantly to a reflective, energetic and determined pastoral team, this could be just the right post for you.
EMS is fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the young people we work with and expect you to be too. All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks, together with the receipt of references.
The Job Description and Person Specification provide additional detail but if you would like the opportunity to discuss this post, please get in touch by either calling 01392 429020 and asking to speak to Grace or emailing jobs@exeterms.ac.uk. We’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please complete the application form and personal details form at the top of this page and email them to jobs@exeterms.ac.uk.
Application deadline: Monday 11th May, 9am.
Interviews: Monday 18th May.
Ideal starting date: Tuesday 25th August (although an induction period at the beginning of July would be welcome).
Host Families - Term-time, Mid-week Boarding
Payment: £165 per week for 4 nights per week (Mon to Thu), up to 38 weeks a year.
Do you have a spare room or two at home? We are looking for caring, warm and supportive families to provide a home-from-home for our 6th form students whilst they study at Exeter Maths School.
We’re looking for hosts that are…
- Welcoming and Supportive
- Able to encourage growing independence
- Able to provide private space for a student or two
- Kind, thoughtful and responsible
What you’ll be doing…
- Creating a home-from-home for boarding students
- Guiding the student(s) to be able to cook, clean and take care of themselves
- Being available in the evening and for overnight emergencies
- Providing evening meals, breakfast and facilities for making snacks and lunch
- Being a listening ear and provider of support and guidance
- Communicating parents and school staff when necessary
In return you’ll get…
- £165 a week
- Training and support to equip you in the role
- The fulfilment that comes from enabling students to thrive
Approximately a third of our students board at EMS, coming from right across the South West of England. What unites them is a love of maths and its applications, but they are a diverse mix and at 16, the vast majority are staying away from home for the first time.
Boarding is a vital part of our provision – it enables us to provide a specialist education for those who would otherwise struggle to access it. We are increasing our student numbers and are therefore looking to recruit several host families to provide Homestay accommodation.
To apply, please complete this form: Questionnaire for Host Families – Fill out form
If you would like more information before applying, please get in touch by either calling 01392 429020 and asking to speak to Grace or emailing jobs@exeterms.ac.uk. We’d love to hear from you!
EMS is fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the young people we work with and expect you to be too. All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks, together with the receipt of references.
Application deadline: Sunday 26th April
Exam Invigilators - occasional work
- Are you interested in occasional work?
- Are you calm and reliable?
- Are you a clear communicator?
- Do you want to ensure students have the best possible experience during exams?
We are looking to increase our bank of invigilators to provide an efficient and effective invigilation support service to the School and ensure the integrity of its examinations.
You will be responsible for the supervision of students, confidential exam papers/documentation and information relating to students and assessment records. If you have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have excellent communication skills we would like to hear from you.
This year we have work available from 13th May to 24th June 206. Exam sessions run in the morning from 8.30am or in the afternoon from 12.30pm. Each session lasts for approximately 2-3 hours (although some may be longer).
There will also be other invigilating opportunities throughout the academic year during the Autumn and Spring terms.
Pay: £14.12 inclusive of holiday pay.
Further information about the school is available on this website. Additional information for applicants and an application form are on this page. To apply, complete the application form below and email to jobs@exeterms.ac.uk by midnight on Monday 27th October 2025.
If you would like more information or the opportunity to discuss this post, please get in touch by emailing our Exams Officer – jopotts@exeterms.ac.uk.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Successful candidates will need to be available to attend invigilator training, we will holding a training session on Wednesday 22nd April 2025 – there will also be additional on-line training.
EMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks, together with the receipt of references.
Additional Information for Applicants
Current Staff Reviews
The following quotes are taken form our most recent staff survey in January 2024.
The most accepting place I have ever worked in and a real feeling of being valued.
Line Managers
“My manager is perfect. The exactly correct balance of leaving me to get on with it and supporting/challenging when required.”
“My manager is absolutely brilliant. I feel really supported in my job, and I can trust that I will be pulled up when I make mistakes and helped to learn from them. Can not emphasise enough how amazing my line manager is.”
“My manager is always looking for new ways of delivering topics and regularly facilitates the sharing of ideas within the department.”
“My line manager is the best one I have ever had and I appreciate all their efforts to support me.”
“[My Manager is] extremely encouraging (but in a way that is based in fact and I know isn’t empty words), has good ideas, encourages me to try new things and has offered to be a listening ear at any time I need it. “
“Frequent check-ins, meetings, and feedback allows me to progress well in my role. Feedback is always constructive and improvements clearly pinpointed. It is always given in a positive, non-critical way.”
Colleagues
“The teaching team is the most supportive and compassionate team I have ever worked with.”
“My co-workers are fantastic! They are really supportive and I never feel as if anything is too small to ask about. They have made learning about my job a very positive experience. I like the fact that I not only have links with those I directly work with on the pastoral team, but I have met others from across the school through mental health check-ins, progress meetings, and having a peer support buddy.”
“My colleagues are amazing and we always come together when things are tough.”
“Having supportive colleagues is one of the best features of working at EMS. They inspire me to try new and better ways of doing things.
“I think the cooperative spirit of the staff here is one of the key strengths of the school.”
Training and Development
“I have been granted opportunities to do teacher outreach and work with U-maths. This has helped me develop.”
“I have been given many opportunities to complete courses and CPD since starting in my role.”
“I feel confident the school will support me in undertaking any learning and development I will need.”
“I have been provided with so many appropriate training and development opportunities.”
Fairness and Inclusion
“EMS feels like a very safe environment for me from both staff and students and I try my best to also give back to that.”
“EMS is a very inclusive school and all staff are valued for their contribution.”
“Feedback is always constructive, and I feel valued and respected. I am free to make decisions that I feel are appropriate at that moment in time, within the schools policies, and that my ability to make the right decision is valued.”
“I think we tend to be aware of our colleagues’ strengths and weaknesses, and in my experience this is played out by highly valuing their strengths and offering support in areas of weakness.”
Teachers' Contracted Working Days
As a 6th form our contracts are not typical school contracts. As such you have an entitlement to 40 days (8 weeks) of holiday each year plus bank holidays, all of which are taken outside of term time. In addition, we have a shut down period at Christmas which is not taken from your holiday allowance.
When you work Saturdays, you receive an additional day of holiday in lieu of the time you are in school. For a full-time teacher this tends to be 5 days / 1 week (pro rata for part time).
Our term times are similar to Exeter College: we normally break up for school holidays about 5 to 10 days into July and return to school on A-level results day (mid-August).
In the summer, teachers will always have at least 3 consecutive weeks of leave, but there are often more weeks available. At Easter, all teachers will have at least 1 week of leave and may be required to work for two or three days for outreach activities. We have also, for example held admissions interviews in February half term, requiring teachers to attend for up to two days.
We don’t tend to ask teachers to attend site during non-term time unless there is a specific reason such as training, outreach, or admissions events. These are planned at the start of the academic year, enabling teachers to plan their holiday time with certainty.
The table below is indicative of the how holidays may be taken by a full-time teacher who has worked for five Saturdays. The total number of discretionary days leave may vary, for example, depending on when bank holidays fall over the Christmas period.
| Time of year | Length of holiday | Days of Annual Leave | Bank Holidays /discretionary |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half term | 1 week | 5 | 0 |
| Christmas | 2 weeks | 0 | 10 |
| February | 1 week | 5 | 0 |
| Easter | 1.6 weeks | 6 | 2 |
| May Day | 1 day | 0 | 1 |
| May Half term | 1 week | 4 | 1 |
| Summer Leave | 5 weeks | 25 | 0 |
| August Bank Holiday | 1 day | 0 | 1 |
| Total days leave | 60 days | 45 | 15 |
Working Hours for Non-Teaching Staff
The non-teaching roles vary greatly, some staff have term-time only contracts whilst others are employed for the full year. Some work “normal” office hours and others overnight. The information in this section is based on a full time member of staff who works for the full year, the principles are consistent with other roles but precise details will vary.
Full time is 37 hours a week.
The main school building is open between 0800 and 1800 on most week days and typically working hours fall between 0830 and 1800. Notable exceptions are boarding staff who work evenings and overnight and outreach staff who sometimes need to work on Saturdays to support events.
Annual leave is for 25 days a year plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days. The school has period of time over Christmas during which it is closed, this may vary each year but it is typically for two weeks. All staff take holiday during the shutdown period but this is not taken from their annual leave, in effect adding to their overall holiday allowance. The real beauty of this is that with every member of staff on holiday, you won’t return in the New Year to an enormous string of emails and messages!
Non-teaching staff are expected to take their annual leave when students are on school holidays. In exceptional circumstances exceptions will be made but taking leave during the term time is not the norm.
Employee Benefits
Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
All EMS employees have access to a range of resources and support through the Health Assured EAP. The programme includes:
- Free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
- Critical incident advice & telephone support
- Online health portal & access to the My healthy Advantage app
Exeter College Facilities
Our staff and students have access to the facilities at Exeter College including HR support and Gym membership (for a small fee).
Light Refreshments
It’s a small gesture of our appreciation for your work that we provide tea, coffee and milk for staff and no charge. We hope it makes your day a little easier.
Pensions
Teachers are entitled to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme: Teachers’ Pensions
Non-teaching staff are entitled to join the Local Government Pension Scheme: LGPS member site
Small Team with Big Support
The staff team is truly fantastic, welcoming, helpful and kind. It’s one of the very best things about working here (the students being the other). It’s not possible to overstate just how supportive they are – if you’re having a tough day someone will pick you up, if you’ve had a brilliant success, your colleagues will celebrate with you.
Vivup Benefits Scheme
This scheme offers EMS staff a range of lifestyle savings vouchers from retailers, typically giving up to 5% off a purchase. It also gives access to Salary Sacrifice benefits which include:
- Cycle to Work
- Home and Electronics
- Gym Membership
- Car Leasing
- Travel and Leisure – coming in 2022
EMS Salary Scales
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Teacher Salary Scale
| Pay point | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| EMS T1 | £31,265 |
| EMS T2 | £33,079 |
| EMS T3 | £35,266 |
| EMS T4 | £36,789 |
| EMS T5 | £39,254 |
| EMS T6 | £41,498 |
| EMS T7 | £43,523 |
| EMS T8 | £45,094 |
| EMS T9 | £46,369 |
Teacher Responsibility Points
| Pay point | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Point 1 | £1,185 |
| Point 2 | £2,370 |
| Point 3 | £3,554 |
Support Staff Salary Scale
| Band 4 | EMS S13 | £24,484.00 |
| EMS S14 | £25,041.00 | |
| EMS S15 | £26,124.00 | |
| Band 5 | EMS S16 | £26,806.00 |
| EMS S17 | £27,700.00 | |
| EMS S18 | £29,104.00 | |
| Band 6 | EMS S19 | £29,470.00 |
| EMS S20 | £30,635.00 | |
| EMS S21 | £31,912.00 | |
| Band 7 | EMS 522 | £32,125.00 |
| EMS S23 | £33,206.00 | |
| EMS S24 | £34,208.00 | |
| Band 8 | EMS S25 | £35,296.00 |
| EMS S26 | £36,293.00 | |
| EMS 527 | £37,416.00 | |
| Band 9 | EMS S28 | £38,862.00 |
| EMS S29 | £40,348.00 | |
| EMS 530 | £41,721.00 | |
| Band 10 | EMS 531 | £43,646.00 |
| EMS S32 | £45,518.00 | |
| EMS S33 | £47,387.00 | |
| EMS S34 | £49,883.00 |
