Dame
The role of the Dame is wide-ranging, and they play a key role in the running of a boarding house, assuming responsibility for the house in the House Master’s absence. Together with the House Master, they are responsible for the wellbeing of every pupil in the house and play a pivotal role in caring for and nurturing them, helping develop a culture based on kindness, courtesy, dignity and respect, and an environment where individual differences and the contributions of all members of the house are recognised and valued.
The Dame has particular responsibility for pupils’ health and provides first-line medical care, as well as the administration of medicines. In addition, they are responsible for the supervision and presentation of pupils in the house. They monitor the overall standards of cleanliness and catering (if relevant) within the boarding house and work closely with the Supervisors and Heads of these central teams to ensure that standards are maintained. They work with Buildings and maintenance departments to ensure that the fabric of the building is well maintained. They also help plan, organise, and manage the many and varied house events that take place every year. They line-manage their two Dame’s Assistants.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide high levels of pastoral care to pupils, including effective first-line medical care;
- Contribute to building a high performing house-team, including effective management and development of Dame’s Assistants;
- Day-to-day responsibility for monitoring the overall standards of cleaning and catering (if applicable) within the house, working closely with the central teams to ensure that these are maintained;
- Work in conjunction with departments across the College to help ensure that the house is fully compliant within the Dame’s areas of responsibility;
- Sound management of the house budgets for which the Dame is responsible.
- £47,062.31 per annum, plus accommodation
- 23 Jan 2026
Teacher of Bagpipes (Visiting Music Teacher)
Eton College is seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced Teacher of Bagpipes to work as part of a team of over 80 Visiting Music Teachers. Eton has a vibrant department of over 30 boys studying bagpipes, from beginners through to advanced students who wish to pursue a bagpipe scholarship at university.
The successful candidate should have the ability to inspire, support and encourage pupils, with a proven track record of success and a passion for working with young musicians. The candidate will also be expected to develop provision and opportunities for the school’s Pipe Band, providing musical direction and preparation for their annual engagements, both in school and further afield.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished piper with a passion for working with young people in a thriving music department.
All Visiting Music Teachers are expected to conform to the administrative and reporting procedures of the school and to be supportive of the activities of the department.
- £52.28 per hour
- 22 Jan 2026
Security Officer - Maternity Cover
We are looking for a confident and vigilant Security Officer, with excellent communication skills to ensure pupils, staff and visitors are safeguarded within a comprehensive security service.
You will thrive under pressure, be decisive and calm, whilst maintaining the highest levels of professionalism at all times. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and enjoy working as part of a team. Working across grounds of over 400 acres and around 400 school buildings, you will be flexible and able to work on you own without direction. Duties include extensive patrolling around the College grounds, historical buildings, boarding houses and public spaces. The role involves regular Control Room duties. The Security Team also provide a large degree of daily support to the College community in an array of operational aspects to ensure that all internal and external activities are supported to the highest standards.
Please note you must have a full, UK manual Driving Licence in order to be considered.
This is a maternity leave post for up to 12 months, beginning February 2026.
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
- £31,143.84 per annum
- 22 Jan 2026
Chef de Partie
To ensure the prompt and efficient preparation of all meals to the College’s standard according to the service level agreements and client’s satisfaction. Maintaining the correct standards for food safety and health in accordance to regulations. Duties will include providing a high standard of food for Eton pupils and Academics with the additional high standard hospitality and event catering.
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
- £32,401.18 per annum
- 22 Jan 2026
Head of Brass
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational musician as Eton College’s next Head of Brass.
Please take a look at this short video to get a flavour of brass playing at Eton.
The Head of Brass will oversee all teaching and ensembles relating to brass and will have line management responsibility for 9 Visiting Music Teachers. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Music, the holder of this post will work alongside other Heads of Section to ensure the smooth running of the department's co-curricular provision.
Please note that this is a part time position. Whilst there is currently no one-to-one brass teaching as part of this position, it is expected that the Head of Brass will further expand the number of brass players in the school and go on to include instrumental teaching as part of their role (though this will depend on their instrumental specialism). If the role were to include teaching in the future, the salary for the role would be uplifted accordingly.
Music at Eton
There are seven full-time music teachers at Eton, led by the Precentor & Director of Music. Instrumental and vocal tuition is provided by a team of seventy-eight Visiting Music Teachers reporting to Heads of Section for Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Piano, Singing, Percussion, Organ, Guitar, Commercial Music, Music Technology and Jazz. The department also includes a Studio Technician, Music Resources Manager and a six-strong administrative team.
Over half the boys in the school take individual music lessons with around 1300 lessons and 55 ensemble rehearsals taking place each week. There are currently six pupils in the National Youth Orchestra. Last year’s leavers included the BBC Young Composer of the Year as well as the winner of BBC Young Musician 2024.
Ensembles involving brass players include two symphony orchestras, two concert bands, four jazz ensembles and a reggae/ska band. Brass ensembles are also formed for specific performances at different points in the year. The Symphony Orchestra undertakes three main orchestral concerts a year, with recent repertoire including Shostakovich's Symphony No.5, Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. The orchestra embarks on international tours every three years and has performed at major European venues such as the Rudolfinum in Prague, the Kursaal in San Sebastian and, most recently, Radio Hall, Bucharest. The Senior Big Band also undertakes regular performances outside Eton, most recently at Ronnie Scott's and Pizza Express, Dean Street.
The Music Department incorporates a recording studio and editing suite, music technology teaching rooms, two large rehearsal/concert halls, organ room and numerous practice and teaching rooms for both instrumental and academic teaching. Beyond the department buildings, the College Chapel, Lower Chapel and School Hall are used for services and concerts. The School Hall recently underwent a major renovation, which has seen the space converted into a first-rate concert hall with hydraulic stage and adjustable acoustics. There are Steinway or Fazioli grand pianos in all of the major performance spaces, as well as eight pipe organs.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We value individuality, difference, teamwork and the contribution everyone makes to the life of the school.
- £23,336 per annum
- 19 Jan 2026
Sports Facilities Assistant
Sport is central to the Eton community, and the finest facilities are provided to support the sports programme which is designed to encourage a rich and diverse experience for the boys.
As a Sports Facilities Assistant, the postholder will ensure a high-quality service and safe environment for users of all our sports facilities. These include Athens, our Sports Centre containing an 8-lane, 25m pool with movable floor and 4-court multi-purpose sports hall. Other sites comprise of floodlit all-weather pitches, tennis courts and other indoor sports provision as well as a national standard athletics stadium, pavilion at Willowbrook, and a fully equipped gymnasium.
The Sports Facilities Assistant will be the first point of contact for all users, ensuring a high-quality service is provided and correct use of our facilities are adhered to. The postholder will have full ownership of the facility whilst on shift including; responsibility for opening and closing all sites including the gymnasium, swimming pool (lifeguarding included) and all-weather pitches. Setting up and dismantling of equipment, identifying and reporting maintenance issues and overseeing general safety and behaviour to ensure the health and safety of users during activities. The Sports Facilities Assistant will support the implementation of new services and facilities, sharing ideas for improvements.
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
- £14.22 per hour
- 15 Jan 2026
Gardener (Live in)
With 1450 acres of land, we consider the outside areas of Eton College to be equally as important as the classrooms, particularly with all the Sports and Co-curricular activities available to the students.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, versatile, flexible and experienced Gardener to join the large, supportive team to tend to all the grounds and outside areas of the College, with all the due care and consideration they deserve.
In this role you will be responsible for the cultivation and maintenance of areas around Eton College and in addition you will also be responsible for the caretaking of the property and estate at Boveney Court.
Working under the guidance of the Gardens Supervisor and Deputy Grounds Manager/Grounds Manager/Property Manager you will help deliver seasonal garden plans, ensuring outdoor spaces reflects the high standards of Eton College along with supporting lettings and events.
Your time would be split spending four days a week working at Eton College and one day a week at Boveney Court. Due to the nature of the role additional works would be required outside of your normal working hours to support the running of Boveney Court. This is a ‘live-in’ role, meaning you will live in accommodation within College, this will be in the form of two-bedroom accommodation.
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
- 14 Jan 2026
Cook
To support the Catering Supervisor in the preparation, cooking, and service of food and beverages within Rowland & TAP Café, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service appropriate to a college environment.
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
- £14.15 per hour
- 14 Jan 2026
Landscaper
With 1450 acres of land, we consider the outside areas of Eton College to be equally as important as the classrooms, particularly with all the Sports and Co-curricular activities available to the students.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced landscaper to join the large, supportive team who tend to all the grounds and outside areas of the College, with all the due care and consideration they deserve.
The role will involve undertaking all landscape maintenance such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, meadow cutting, tree maintenance, fencing, shed building, Pinks and any other work directed by the Landscaper Supervisor or Deputy Grounds Manager. All works are to be carried out to an exceptionally high standard and in an efficient and effective way in line with departmental plans and programmes.
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
- 14 Jan 2026
Pastry Chef
We are looking for a Pastry Chef to ensure the prompt and efficient preparation of all meals within Bekynton, the College's central dining facility. Duties will include providing high standard of food for pupils/staff at the College plus hospitality and event catering. The ideal candidate must have previous kitchen experience in a similar role/environment, NVQ level 2 or equivalent is desired but not essential and the ability to work under high pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
- £26,816.76 per annum
- 13 Jan 2026