Work for us

For all vacancies, please download the appropriate application form:

Teaching Staff Application Form
Support Staff Application Form

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

If we have no vacancies available you can register your interest in working for us using this form.

Due to time constraints, we are unable to write to all unsuccessful applicants and we are only able to provide feedback to applicants who reach the interview stage. If you have not received a response within a week of the deadline you should assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application and we would like to thank you for your time and interest in The Cottesloe School.

The Cottesloe School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and offers of employment will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, and satisfactory teacher status, health, reference and qualification checks. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.  Please note that we will carry out an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process.  Information that suggests the candidate is unqualified for the role, poses a potential safeguarding risk or risks damaging the reputation of the school would be addressed at interview.  No agencies, please.

All staff, volunteers and governors are expected to share this commitment, follow the school's safeguarding policies and procedures and behave appropriately towards children at all times both in school and in their personal lives.

The school’s policy is to renew DBS checks for all staff, volunteers and governors every five years and they have a duty to inform the Headteacher of any change in their DBS status and to make the Headteacher aware of any incidents that may impact their ability to work with children and young people.

The Cottesloe School partners with  Astra School Centred Initial Teacher Training to offer school-based teacher training. Working closely with Bath Spa University, Astra offers the PGCE and QTS routes into teaching.

Over the last ten years, over 550 graduates have gained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through Astra, which works with approximately sixty local primary, secondary and special schools. 

Astra training blends theory and practice, with both carefully structured school placements and a focus on helping trainees develop an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of pedagogy in their specialist subject or phase. Astra trainees are supported by an in-school mentor and a team of highly qualified and experienced tutors; almost all training is live and ‘in person’ at  Buckinghamshire schools. Throughout, trainees have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues from a range of school contexts.

We are always keen to support trainees in a variety of subjects, but in particular; Maths, English Science, Performing Arts and DT.

Whether a recent graduate or a career switcher, Astra training is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be a successful classroom teacher, who is an expert in their specialist subject. (PRIMARY: ‘an expert in primary education’)

Astra can support you as you apply and make your first steps into this challenging, varied and rewarding career, with regular open evenings and school taster placements available for those considering teaching. 

For further information and details of training commencing next summer, please contact Astra via hello@astra-alliance.com or visit the Astra website.