Vacancies

Royal Russell is a stimulating and rewarding place to work for all our staff. You can find further information from the Headmaster here, amazing career stories from our people here and information on the benefits available to Royal Russell staff here.

Royal Russell is different by design. We are a family school which values the things which make each of us distinctively brilliant. Our commitment to each other is to help every member of our community strive for their vision of success – to take a wider view of what their personal ambitions are. Our values are Ambitious, Open, Distinctive and Courageous. They speak to who we are and who we strive to be; whether you are a pupil, teacher, staff member, alumni or volunteer.  Our values help to guide us in our learning together and also as we navigate our way through life.

Openness, diversity and inclusiveness are integral to the Royal Russell community. We hold a collective commitment to maintain an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where we are inspired to collaborate and lead inclusively every day.

We encourage applications from all communities so that our staff body reflects our ambitious, open, distinctive and courageous Royal Russell pupil body.

Policy Statement on Recruiting Applicants with Criminal Records

Royal Russell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

If you are added to a Barred List then it is against the law to work, apply for work or volunteer in Regulated Activity with children and/or adults. 

Letter from the Headmaster

Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Russell Team

Our happy, vibrant and forward-looking community provides our girls and boys, from 3 to 18 years, with a high quality academic education. We seek to develop the best of our pupils, staff and families within a vibrant community; one which cares and shows mutual respect for all and celebrates the success of each individual as part of the whole. The School’s motto ‘non sibi sed omnibus’ (Not for oneself but for all) is at the heart of our ethos.

You’ll be joining a team of enthusiastic and talented staff, who give their energy, time and passion to ensure that every student achieves the very best they can, through the subjects that they teach and also in their roles as House Staff and Tutors.

Our academic ambition, our dedicated staff and focus on each individual’s talents and strengths ensure success at each stage of the learning journey from Nursery through to the Sixth Form and university beyond.

Our students are remarkable and a pleasure to teach. They are tolerant, respectful, fun and giving. We expect them to work hard, support each other and take risks in the pursuit of personal development and to become confident and resilient young adults. It is no surprise that our students perform exceptionally well in their public examinations.

We provide a rich and varied programme of co-curricular activities, excursions and cultural experiences for all students to enjoy, including our Combined Cadet Force, Model United Nations and regular national and international educational and sporting trips and visits when these are possible. Our staff are fully immersed in developing and delivering this programme outside of the core school day.

Our students matter to us. They are nurtured, valued and praised and given opportunities and challenges where they are allowed to enjoy their success and learn from their failures. Effort and endeavour is recognised and rewarded and not doing one’s best is simply unacceptable.

We are a family school, with a strong sense of community. Positive relationships with our parents are crucial and our staff take the time to build and nurture productive partnerships.

If we are a school that appeals to you, and you are looking to make your mark, get involved and make a difference, I look forward to hearing from you.

Chris Hutchinson
Headmaster

To apply for any of our vacancies please complete the Application form with a full supporting statement and the Equal Opportunities Form and submit both to hr@royalrussell.co.uk.

Royal Russell receives a large number of high-quality applications and therefore we will interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are very much encouraged.

Current Vacancies

NEW Groundsperson - closing 8th June

Groundperson

We are looking for an experienced Groundsperson to deliver a full gardens and grounds maintenance support service to the 110 acre estate at Royal Russell School which includes sports pitches, cricket squares, games playing surfaces, all-weather pitches, and netball courts as well as general grounds, woodlandsand formal gardens.​

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 09:00 on Monday, 8th June 2026.​

​We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.​

​Brochure

NEW Data Manager - closing 1st June

Data Manager

To start as soon as possible

Salary – competitive, dependent on experience

Applications should be received by 9am on Monday, 1st June

Interviews will be held w/c 8th June

Candidate pack

NEW Summer Holiday Club Instructor (Level 3 qualified in Early Years/Childcare)

Summer Holiday Club Instructor (Level 3 qualified in Early Years/Childcare)

We are looking for a Summer Holiday Club Instructor (Level 3 qualified in Early Years/Childcare)  to help with our Holiday Club at Royal Russell.

You will  provide a safe, engaging and enriching environment for pupils at Royal Russell holiday club. This role will be responsible for leading a variety of sporting and classroom-based activities and supervising mealtimes.

£18.00 per hour (Including holiday pay)

Job Description

Closing Date : 31st May 2026

interviews will be scheduled week commencing 1st June 2026

NEW Casual Swimming Teacher required - July to December 2026

Swimming Teacher (casual)

Wednesday PM – required  – July to December 2026

£23.23 per hour

Interviews will be arranged on receipt of application

Job Description

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process – so early applications are encouraged for all roles. If you have not heard from us within 5 workings days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Our Vacancies can also be found here:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff, references and medical fitness.

Call 020 8657 4433 for assistance from our HR Department.

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