Vacancies

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

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance and Operations to support the Executive Head and the Governing Body in the development of long term educational and business development initiatives, implementing strategies and plans to meet the School’s objectives.

The successful candidate will combine strategic insight with the ability to engage confidently with operational details, bring strong organisational and financial acumen, and lead teams with clarity and purpose.

This role sits at the heart of the Royal Russell community, reporting directly to the Executive Headmaster as a key member of the School Leadership Team.  You will need strong line management experience to lead a diverse team of Operational Heads of Department, that will allow you to become immediately immersed in this comprehensive appointment.​

The Director of Finance and Operations leads all the operations and finance functions for the Trust, supporting the Executive Head with Mergers & Acquisitions, as the School’s overseas operations through Russell School International (RSI).  Commercially, the DFO leads the Trust’s expansive business ventures though Russell School Enterprises (RSE), which includes holiday lettings, an over-subscribed learn to swim school, holiday clubs, and wrap-around care provision.

We are proud of our day and boarding facilities that rank amongst the best in the UK. Our pupils, parents and staff experience a warm and friendly environment with strong pastoral care for every pupil alongside a comprehensive co-curricular and enrichment programme.  Royal Russell is proud to have achieved the highest grade of ‘excellent’ in every aspect during our most recent ISI Inspection.​

Royal Russell is an HMC/IAPS and ​is a co-educational school with over 1,200 pupils between the ages of 3 and 18, situated on a beautiful green campus of 110-acres in South London, with a Junior School, Senior School and 200 pupil boarding community.​

Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in and empathy for education, however prior school experience is not a pre-requisite.

Salary: Competitive with possible accommodation.

Application Process

Royal Russell school is being assisted in the recruitment of this key position by the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA) Recruitment Team, from whom an application pack can be obtained by sending an email to recruiting@theisba.org.uk

The ISBA – Vacancy

Alternatively, if you would like to speak with ISBA, please contact Lucy Wyatt on 07817 038009.

Closing date for applications is 10th August 2026.

Screening interviews conducted by the ISBA recruitment team will be held for long-listed candidates and short-listed candidates will attend first stage interviews on the 4^th September 2026 at Royal Russell, and, if invited, final stage interviews will be on the 11^th September 2026.

The ISBA reserves the right to close this position early if they receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Required for academic year 2026-2027 (fixed term)

35 hours per week

Salary – competitive, depending on qualifications and experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced HLTA with excellent classroom skills and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a high achieving school to join our fabulous staff team and wonderful children in an inspiring school environment. You will have experience in working with secondary age children in an educational setting. The role has arisen to support EHCP pupils.

The purpose of the role is to provide consistent, high-quality 1:1 support for named pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), enabling access to the curriculum, promoting independence, and securing progress towards EHCP outcomes.

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 9am on Thursday, 2nd July 2026

Interviews will be held 6th July 2026

​HLTA – candidate pack

We are looking for a well-qualified and inspiring Head of Department with outstanding subject knowledge, able to teach confidently from Year 7 through to GCSE. 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 extra curricular programme and support the pastoral life of our School is essential.

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 9am 2nd July 2026​

​Interviews will be held on 6th July. We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.​

HEAD OF HISTORY (MATERNITY COVER) – candidate pack

We are looking for a well-qualified and inspiring Teacher with outstanding subject knowledge, able to teach confidently from Year 7 through to GCSE. 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 extra curricular programme and support the pastoral life of our School is essential.

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 9am 2nd July 2026​

​Interviews will be held on 6th July. We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.​

TEACHER OF HISTORY (MATERNITY COVER) – candidate pack

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to join this excellent family school from September 2026 to play a key role in supporting its long-term financial sustainability.

You will lead and manage the Trust financial accounting function and its trading subsidiaries, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and effective control of all financial operations, including income, funds, and expenditure.

Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 9am on Monday, 6th July 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 13th July 2026

​HEAD OF FINANCE – candidate pack

Casual Lifeguard required

To assist in the day-to-day operations of the Swimming Pool and Commercial Activities, providing the delivery of a high quality, customer focused operation.

CASUAL RECREATION ASSISTANT Job Description

Interviews will be arranged on receipt of application – Closing date for applications: 07th August 2026

Casual Swimming Teacher

Wednesdays 1645-1845 and/or Saturdays 0830-1130

£23.23 per hour

Interviews will be arranged on receipt of application – Closing date for applications: 07th August 2026

CASUAL SWIM TEACHER Job Description