Work with us

Do you want to change lives and make a difference every single day? If you would like to join the Wilds Lodge team, then we’d love to hear from you!

Current roles available:

Head of Science (closing date 12/11/2025)

How to apply: For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

E: wildslodge@hays.com

T: 0116 2532 389

Alternatively, you can use the application form, and send it completed to people@wildslodgeschool.co.uk or post it to:

Wilds Lodge School, Stamford Road, Empingham, Rutland, LE15 8QQ.

Please view our document below before applying.

Application Form (Doc)
Application Form (PDF)

In return for your hard work and commitment, we will offer:

Term time roles

  • Free onsite parking

  • Free refreshments 

  • Free meals whilst on duty

  • Access to an employee assistance programme

  • Local gym membership

  • Company events

  • Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for part funding of further training including HLTA, Master Degrees and Teacher Training

  • Excellent promotion and career progression

  • Christmas vouchers

  • Sick pay

  • 3 days off paid for dependants sickness

52-week roles

  • Free onsite parking

  • Free refreshments 

  • Free meals whilst on duty

  • Access to an employee assistance programme

  • Local gym membership

  • Company events

  • Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for part funding of further training including HLTA, Master Degrees and Teacher Training

  • Excellent promotion and career progression

  • Christmas vouchers

  • Sick pay

  • 3 days off paid for dependants sickness

  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

  • 3 discretionary gift days off between Christmas and New Year

  • Later start time in the school holiday

  • Relaxed dress code in school holiday

Relevant to all posts

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. The following is expected of all staff:

  • to uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding & child protection, behaviour, Health & Safety and all other relevant policies

  • to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible, and come into contact with

  • to ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, in particular Keeping Children Safe in Education, communicating concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of the school or local Children’s Services as appropriate.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and social media check.