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

Current Vacancies

Teacher of Biology - closing 29th June 2026

Teacher of Biology

Part-time or Full-time

We are looking for a well-qualified and inspiring teacher with outstanding subject knowledge, able to teach confidently from Year 7 through to GCSE. The ability to teach two science subjects to GCSE would be favourable, but is not essential. You should have experience of using a range of teaching and learning strategies and be able to offer enthusiasm for your subject and excellent pupil outcomes. A willingness to contribute to the extracurricular programme and support the pastoral life of our School is essential.

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 9am 29th June 2026

Interviews will be held shortly after. We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.

teacher of biology – candidate pack

PGCE Apprenticeship Biology - closing 29th June 2026

PGCE Apprenticeship – Biology

September 2026 or January 2027

We are pleased to offer a fantastic opportunity for aspiring educators to pursue training via the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship pathway in collaboration with the University of Buckingham.

This programme enables you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) while working at Royal Russell, receiving a salary throughout.

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 9am 29th June 2026

Interviews will be held shortly after. We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.

pgce apprenticeship biology – candidate pack

Director of Marketing and Communications - closing 29th June 2026

Director of Marketing and Communications

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Marketing and Communications to join this excellent family school from September 2026. 

The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead marketing, internal and external communications, international activity, and events across the Russell School Trust. 

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 9am 29th June 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 6th July 2026

Director Of Marketing And Communications Candidate Pack

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

Sports Graduate - closing Friday 19 June

Sports Graduate

Fixed Term 2026/27

We are seeking a Sports Graduate to work predominantly in our Senior School with some opportunities for teaching and coaching in the Junior School.

Applications to be received, at hr@royalrussell.co.uk, by 09:00 on Friday 19 June 2026

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.

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.

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.

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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