What we can offer you – Uppingham Careers

What we can offer you

Uppingham School employs around 600 full-time and part-time staff in both teaching and support roles.

The School offers a vibrant, supportive and stimulating environment for any teaching professional. In addition, the diversity of support roles available provides a wealth of opportunities for a whole range of specialists and professions – from finance, marketing and IT to buildings maintenance, catering and healthcare.

Our 800 pupils are accommodated in 15 houses, taught by 24 academic departments. They participate in a multitude of extra-curricular activities throughout the year, from sports and music to drama and expeditions. In term-time the School operates seven days a week. 

Employee benefits 

At Uppingham School and Maidwell Hall we offer a range of benefits, which include:

  • 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
  • Discount on School fees
  • Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham 
  • 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff
  • Westfield healthcare
  • Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • In house Occupational Health Service
  • Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
  • Free staff lunches during term-time
  • Free annual Flu vaccinations
  • Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
  • Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
  • Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”


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.