For September 2026 this academic, vibrant and inspirational boarding school seeks graduates to live and work in our Residential Boarding Houses. You will be part of an ‘outstanding’ pastoral team which earnt the school Boarding School of the Year 2022 and will be required to play a full part in the life of the House.
This post will ideally suit a graduate with a good Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree, who seeks experience in an educational environment, and who may wish to pursue a career in education or embark in further academic research. Opportunities for academic research or future teacher-training exist with our partner-schools in the Salesian Teaching School Alliance.
Benefits include competitive salary with the option to take on additional duties for which an allowance is paid, excellent and extensive CPD opportunities, free accommodation throughout the year and free food during term time plus use of facilities such as the new fitness suite.
This position would be for a girls Residential House.
Please see the attached document for the full job description and the person specification.
Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2025, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 91%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 87%, with 70% of the grades A*-B. These results rank Gordon's amongst the top non-selective schools in England for progress and attainment
Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well-known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
“This is an exceptionally good school.” OFSTED
Gordon’s School is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment – applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check.
Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.
