Business Support Jobs – Uppingham Careers

Business Support Jobs

It takes a community to make a school. 

Alongside our academic staff, there are 400 full and part-time business support staff working in a multitude of departments, who actively contribute to keeping the School running smoothly and supporting our educational vision.

Our 800 pupils reside in 15 boarding houses located across the town. Our Matron roles are incredibly impactful on our pupils’ lives, as a cornerstone of the exceptional pastoral care we provide, working with Housemasters and Housemistresses, tutors and medical teams to ensure each pupil receives the care they need.  Our domestic teams are also pivotal within the Houses, and across the School, maintaining excellent cleaning standards, working together as a team and supporting our pupils. 

With an estate stretching over 120 acres the School relies on a team of highly-skilled professionals who maintain high standards within our Grounds, Gardens and Maintenance Departments. From carpenters working in our professional on-site workshop, to the plumbers, electricians and painters who work within our maintenance teams, you will be surprised at the range of opportunities available at Uppingham.

These departments work alongside administrative professionals in our admissions, marketing, IT, finance, human resources and enterprises departments, where our staff use their areas of expertise to support the School’s strategic vision. Staff are encouraged to make the most of their skills, while also embracing training opportunities to grow their knowledge and evolve their role over time.

Our business support staff enjoy a positive and supportive working culture, working within a vibrant and stimulating environment. Staff enjoy a competitive salary, alongside benefits including discounts on day pupil school fees for their children, Westfield healthcare, access to our state-of-the-art gym and discounts at thousands of retailers, supermarkets and restaurants.

Successful applicants will be driven professionals, who work well individually and as part of a team and have demonstrable skills within their department area. They will also understand the importance of safeguarding within a school, alongside having high personal and professional standards.

Current business support vacancies


  • Gardener

    School: Uppingham School
    Salary: £23,000 - £27,500 per annum, dependent on experience
    Contracted hours: Full time, 39 hours of work per week, year-round, with regular hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on Fridays
    Basis: Permanent

    Are you an experienced and passionate gardener with a love for plants and horticultural knowledge? Uppingham School has an opportunity within our Gardens team. Join us to work on our…

  • Sports Turf Grounds Operative

    School: Uppingham School
    Salary: Up to £30k depending on experience
    Contracted hours: Full time
    Basis: Permanent

    Uppingham School is looking for a committed, experienced, and passionate Sports Turf grounds operative with a strong knowledge of machinery and sports pitch maintenance to join us on a full-time…

  • Ledgers Administrator

    School: Uppingham School
    Salary: £21,700 per annum (FTE £27,000)
    Contracted hours: 28
    Basis: Part time

    Uppingham is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and resourceful individual with administrative experience to join us as a Ledgers Administrator. You will manage the school’s purchase ledger, which will include distributing…

  • Payroll & Pensions Accountant

    School: Uppingham School
    Salary: £36,000 to £40,000 per annum
    Contracted hours: 35
    Basis: Full time

    This is a unique opportunity for a well-qualified accountant with previous payroll accounting experience to join Uppingham School on a full-time basis. As a Pensions and Payroll Accountant, you will…


Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.