Tockington Manor School and Nursery, a member of Clifton College Education Group, is an independent co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School for children aged 2 to 13 years. Nestled in the South Gloucestershire countryside, we are located just north of the city of Bristol in the beautiful village of Tockington.


We believe our people are our greatest asset. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, we foster an environment where every member of our community can thrive and reach their full potential.

Why join us?

Apart from working in an inspiring environment and making an important contribution to our community, we also offer a range of benefits.


We place a high value on having a supporting, welcoming and friendly environment for all our colleagues to work in.


We're a passionate group of people, who care about education, we work together to provide the best for our pupils, their parents and our colleagues.


We aspire to put sustainability at the heart of what we do. We are working together to protect our local and global environment for the future.

This is My School

Who better to tell you what makes Tockington Manor School special than the people who experience it every day? Our pupils are our greatest ambassadors - their energy, curiosity, and joy for learning bring our school to life.


In this short film, they share, in their own words, what they love most about their school.

Clifton College Education Group

We are a proud member of Clifton College Education Group (CCEG), a forward-thinking family of educational establishments comprised of Clifton College, the English Language Centre Bristol (ELC) and Tockington Manor School.


CCEG celebrate the individuality of each of the member schools, and our coming together brings strength, stability and opportunity.

Read more about CCEG

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the School. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.


All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check), scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.


As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview.

Safer Recruitment Policy

Can't see your perfect role in the vacancy list?

Clifton College Education Group welcomes and encourages you to submit a speculative application to join our talent pool for future consideration.

Contact Us

Please get in touch with any questions or if you would like to discuss a particular vacancy.


People Team

0117 315 7121

recruitment@cliftoncollege.com

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