Vacancies
Current Vacancies
Deputy Head Learning - closing 23rd November
Deputy Head Learning
to start September 2027
Royal Russell School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Learning to provide strategic leadership of academic excellence across Years 7-13. This is a significant senior leadership opportunity for an inspiring educational leader with a proven track record of curriculum innovation, outstanding teaching and learning, and raising academic standards.
Reporting to the Executive Head through the Senior Deputy Head, you will lead the School’s academic vision, overseeing curriculum, assessment, data, examinations, learning enrichment and academic operations. You will work closely with colleagues across the School to ensure every pupil is challenged, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished teacher and leader, committed to fostering intellectual curiosity, championing evidence-informed practice and developing high-performing teams. With a teaching commitment of approximately 4-6 periods per week, you will remain closely connected to classroom practice while contributing to the wider strategic direction and leadership of the School.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious independent school community and play a key role in shaping its future success.
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 09:00 on Monday, 23rd November
Longlist interviews will be held end of w/c 23rd November with shortlist interviews the following week
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
Junior School Registrar - closing Friday, 20th November
Junior School Registrar
to start January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Full time, all year round
If you are passionate about creating a warm and friendly welcome for children and families within a busy and successful Junior School, we want to hear from you.
Junior School Registrar Candidate Pack Nov2026
Applications (forms can be found on our website) will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than midday on Friday, 20th November 2026.
Interviews will take place w/c 23rd November.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
IT Technician - closing 16th November
IT Technician
to start end January 2027
We are seeking an enthusiastic IT Technician to join our IT team, providing first and second-line support to staff and students across our vibrant campus.
IT Technician Candidate Pack Oct2026
Hours are 37.5 per week, all year round
Salary is up to £30,660 – depending on skills and experience
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 09:00 on Monday, 16th November 2026
Interviews will take place shortly after
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
Finance Officer - closing 17th November
Finance Officer
Join our busy Finance Team and play a key role in supporting the smooth financial operation of a leading independent school. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, you will be responsible for managing pupil billing and recharges, maintaining the WisePay online payment system, supporting fee collection and direct debits, and ensuring accurate recording of income from a variety of sources.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual with strong administration and customer service skills. You will work closely with staff, parents, and pupils, managing financial records, reconciliations, and payment processes while providing first-class support across the school community.
If you have excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills, and enjoy working in a varied and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Finance Officer Candidate Pack Nov2026
Hours are 37.5 per week, all year round
Salary is up to £31,248 per annum, depending on experience
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 9am on Tuesday, 17th November 2026
Interviews will be held from Thursday, 19th November 2026
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
Sports Graduate (fixed term) - closing 19th November 2026
Sports Graduate
to start January 2027, until December 2027 (maternity cover)
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Sports Graduate to positively contribute to the whole-school sports programme.
Salary – competitive
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 09:00 on Thursday, 19th November.
Longlist interviews will take place during w/c 23rd November with shortlist interviews during w/c 30th November.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
St David's Prep School - Teaching Assistant - closing 19th November
Teaching Assistant – St David’s Prep School
to start January 2027 (or earlier if possible)
Full time, term time only (36 weeks)
Salary £25,617 (actual) per annum
St David’s School, an exceptional co-educational school for pupils aged 3-11, is situated in a residential, tree-lined road in Purley, Surrey and is part of the Royal Russell Family of Schools. We have a warm and caring atmosphere where pupils can flourish; we put great emphasis on the personal development of each individual. Our pupils benefit from an enhanced curriculum with PE, Music and French led by subject specialists. The school is also strong in academic achievement; we expect good results from our students in all subjects.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant, with excellent classroom skills, to join the warm and friendly staff team in our thriving non-selective independent school for girls and boys in Purley, Surrey.
Teaching Assistant JD And PS St David’s March 2024
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 9.00 am on Monday 16th November 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after. If you have not heard from us by Friday, 20th November you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
Senior Recreation Assistant (24 hours pw) - ongoing
Senior Recreation Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to assist in the day-to-day operation of the Swimming Pool and Commercial activities, providing the delivery of a high quality, customer focused operation.
Must have NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification
Senior Recreation Assistant JDPS September 2026
Hours are 24 per week, all year round
Salary is competitive, dependent on experience
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk
Interviews will take place as applications are received
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
Level 2 Swim Teacher (Wednesdays 16:45-18:45 and/or Saturdays (08:30-11:30) - ongoing
Swim Teacher
£23.23 per hour
Hours are Wednesdays 16:45-18:45 and/or Saturdays 08:30-11:30
Must have either ASA Level 2 Swimming Teachers Award or STA Level 2 Award
We are looking for a Swim Teacher to deliver high quality swimming teaching to pupils, required by the school in line with the scheme of work, and to external Schools through the School’s lettings programme.
Casual Swim Teacher JD June 2026
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk
Interviews will be arranged on receipt of applications
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
Catering Assistant - ongoing
Catering Assistant
to start as soon as possible
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team for our high-volume catering environment (lunch for1400 staff and pupils 5 days a week, and meals for our 200 boarders at weekends) where our staff need great communication and customer facing skills.
General Catering Assistant Candidate Pack Sep2026
Hours are 37.5 per week, 5 days out of 7
Salary £27,120 per annum
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk and will be considered on receipt
Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
Letter from the Executive Head
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
Executive Head
Recruitment Forms
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
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.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
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.
