Careers

Investing in our local community for over 425 years

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Careers at John Whitgift Foundation

John Whitgift Foundation is a major employer in Croydon, employing more than 1,000 staff across our schools, care homes, Carers’ Information Service and the Foundation head office.

The John Whitgift Foundation is one of the largest employers in the London Borough of Croydon, with over 1,000 staff working across our schools, care homes, Carers’ Information Service and head office. We are a charity that has been supporting the local community for over 425 years, and we are committed to providing high-quality education and care services. Our schools offer a first-class education to children and young people from all backgrounds, and our care homes provide vital support for older people. Our Carers’ Information Service, provides advice and support for those caring for loved ones. If you are interested in joining our team, look through our current vacancies below and click the links to apply.

As a Croydon Good Employer, we are recognised for ensuring our employees are paid a fair wage, for the support we provide to the local community, and the creation of job opportunities.

All our staff benefit from a competitive remuneration package, including:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Membership of a generous money purchase pension scheme for all support staff and the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) for teachers.  Both schemes include 3 x salary life assurance cover
  • Free access to an employee discount Club, which offers discounted rates on a range of products and services, including insurance, holidays and travel, fashion and retail
  • Discounted school fees for staff working at or for Foundation schools.
  • Membership of the Simplyhealth cash plan scheme, which gives financial support towards the cost of optical, dental, and medical costs as well as a free 24 hour advice line for all staff
  • A range of family-friendly benefits including, enhanced maternity pay and childcare vouchers
  • Season ticket loan

Returning candidates can also log into their account or register for job alerts.

Current vacancies

Click on the links below for full details on each position and apply easily via the portal.

Marketing and Communications Executive

Site

Whitgift School

Location

South Croydon, Croydon

Expiry

01/06/2023

Salary

Generous package dependent on qualifications and experience
Self Employed Football Coach - Goalkeeping / Outfield

Site

Whitgift School

Location

South Croydon, Croydon

Expiry

07/06/2023

Salary

£30.00 per hour
Chinese Language Assistant

Site

Whitgift School

Location

South Croydon, Croydon

Expiry

09/06/2023

Salary

Salary £28,604 to £32,126 per annum (Full-Time, Full-Year) – equivalent to £22,883.20 - £25,700.80 pro rata
Plumbing and Heating Engineer

Site

Trinity School

Location

Croydon

Expiry

09/06/2023

Salary

£38,683 - £41,092
User Device Analyst

Site

Trinity School

Location

Croydon

Expiry

11/06/2023

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000
Learning Assistant

Site

Old Palace of John Whitgift School

Location

South Croydon

Expiry

07/06/2023

Salary

Whitgift Foundation Salary Scale with generous benefits package
Admissions Executive - FTC

Site

Whitgift School

Location

South Croydon, Croydon

Expiry

22/06/2023

Salary

Generous package dependent on qualifications and experience