Working at Woldingham

Not only is Woldingham a great school for our students, it’s a fantastic place to work. We employ around 200 teaching and support staff who provide a first rate education and excellent pastoral care for our students, and also look after our stunning grounds and our beautiful buildings.

A great place to work

A great place to work

It is important to us that every colleague enjoys an equally fulfilling future at Woldingham. As part of the Woldingham family, your work will be recognised and valued at every level. Life at Woldingham is about working together and enjoying being part of a close-knit and supportive team.

Staff development is a high priority. We provide a varied training programme and personal professional development planning for all colleagues, including an accredited (Institute of Leadership) Leadership training scheme, the opportunity to qualify as a Graydin accredited coach, and regular training in soft skills as well as pedagogy and pastoral care. We offer an exceptional range of benefits including free lunch and refreshments, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, on-site car parking, discounted school fees, fitness studio, swimming pool and fitness classes.

Current vacancies

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Artist in Residence (Fixed Term)

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Start date:  Late August 2026

Salary: £16,000 paid over 11 months

Approximately 40 hours per week split between the Art department and boarding.

Fixed term- late August 2026 to early July 2027.

Applications to be received no later than 9:00am on Friday 20th March 2026 

Interviews will be held on Wedneday 25th March 2026

The School reserves the right to interview and/or appoint at any time during the recruitment process. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

 

To be an artistic and creative presence at Woldingham School, using the opportunity to continue your own practice and develop your work alongside pupils and staff. There is a designated studio, and you will have access to all facilities within the Art and Design Departments.

To support the Art Department in terms of technical support in a wide range of lessons and activities that occur throughout the week. You should possess the technical ability to provide support in a range of artistic disciplines such as painting, sculpture and computer graphics; and be prepared to learn about and support the methods and techniques with which you may not already be familiar.

Additionally, you will provide support to the residential teams to deliver pastoral care and activities for the boarders.

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programmes, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 175 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.

Once completed, return your application form to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk no later than 9:00am on Friday 20th March 2026 

There is a genuine occupational requirement (as defined by Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010) for the postholder to be female. Accordingly, this post is open to women only.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken.  This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.

Teacher of Science

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Full time, Term time. 

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Competitive

This role will close at 09.00am on Thursday 19th March 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd March 2026.

We are seeking an inspiring KS3–KS4 Science Teacher to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be able to teach across the sciences at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the flexibility to contribute to their area of specialism. A passion for practical work, strong subject knowledge, and a commitment to helping students of all abilities achieve their best are essential.

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken.  This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

 

 

Once completed, please return your completed application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk. This role will close at 09.00am on Thursday 19th March 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd March 2026.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.

Head of Science

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Full time, Term time. 

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Woldingham School Teacher scale, plus management allowance of 3 points £10,397 per annum

This role will close at 09.00am on Monday 23rd March 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March 2026. Applicants will need to ensure they have availability to attend an on-site interview should they be shortlisted.

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Department to lead our team of enthusiastic and experienced science teachers. The department has a high profile at Woldingham, and students have a genuine love for the sciences and achieve excellent results.  We are looking for excellent classroom practitioner to continue to develop this successful department, including support for our potential medicine and Oxbridge candidates,  contributing to academic societies and publications, and leading our well-established outreach programme with local state schools

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken.  This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

 

 

Once completed, please return your completed application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk. This role will close at 09.00am on Monday 23rd March 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March 2026. Applicants will need to ensure they have availability to attend an on-site interview should they be shortlisted.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.

Application process

Candidates are asked to read our recruitment policy and must complete our application form as part of the application for any of our roles. The application form includes a section on equality and diversity which helps us monitor our obligations under the Equality Act 2010.

Woldingham School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for students and staff.

Woldingham School is committed to ensuring the highest level of safeguarding and takes its duty toward promoting the welfare of children seriously.  Therefore, we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check, among others. Before applying, please review our statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

The application form is in Microsoft Word (.doc) format. If you want the form in a different format , please email us with details of your requirements to the email address below.

To apply for a role, please click the link to download the application form, then complete, save and email it to: hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk

Woldingham School is an HMC Member School. HMC schools are world-leading independent schools. To find out more about what it’s like to teach at an HMC school, visit: www.hmcteachingcareers.org.uk