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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Hockey Coach

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Part time, term time. 

Start date: August 2026

This will paid at £20.00 to £30.00 per hour dependant on skills and experience on an invoice basis.

This role will close at 09.00am on Monday 20th April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 2026.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Hockey Coach to support the delivery and continued growth of a thriving school hockey programme. Working closely with the Head of Hockey, the successful candidate will help lead a pathway that spans participation through to performance, ensuring all pupils enjoy positive and rewarding experiences. The role includes coaching teams across training sessions, fixtures, and Saturday matches, planning and delivering high-quality sessions, and contributing to performance analysis using tools such as Veo.

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 20th April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 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 Physics

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Full time, Term time

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Woldingham School Teacher scale, plus management allowance of 2 points at £6,428 per annum

This role will close at 09.00am on Monday 20th April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 2026. Applicants will need to ensure they have availability to attend an on-site interview should they be shortlisted.

Join a thriving and ambitious department where Physics is both highly valued and exceptionally successful. At Woldingham, our students are intellectually curious and motivated, with many progressing to STEM courses at leading universities. We are seeking an inspiring Head of Physics to lead a talented and dedicated team, delivering a dynamic and challenging curriculum from Year 9 to Year 13. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of Physics, ignite a passion for scientific discovery, and cultivate a culture of academic excellence within a supportive and forward-thinking Science Faculty.

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 20th April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 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.

Head of Economics

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Full time with the expectation that the successful candidate teaches a second subject to GCSE. Approximately half of the timetable will be teaching A Level Economics.

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Woldingham School Teacher scale, plus management allowance of 1 point at £2,738 per annum

This role will close at 09.00am on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 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 with a passion for education. The post will suit a well-qualified individual, committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience for every pupil and leading a high- profile department in the school. Economics is a successful subject at Woldingham and is a popular choice at A Level.

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 Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 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.

Teacher of Drama

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Fixed term, Part time, 0.6 FTE. 

This is a fixed term role from September 2026 until August 2027.

Salary: Woldingham School Teacher scale

This role will close at 09.00am on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 2026. Applicants will need to ensure they have availability to attend an on-site interview should they be shortlisted.

Woldingham School is seeking an inspiring and dynamic Part-Time Teacher of Drama to join a thriving performing arts department which is a true strength of the school. We have an ambitious development plan which is committed to the flourishing of performing arts, enabling our students to grow at the same rate as their ambition.

The Drama department is housed in the Millennium Centre, a modern, state-of-the-art facility for the Performing Arts, with a 630-seater auditorium, drama studio, dressing rooms and academic classrooms.

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 Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 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.

Head of German

Plus

Full time, term time

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Woldingham School Teacher scale, plus management allowance of 1 point at £2,738 per annum

This role will close at 09.00am on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th April 2026. Applicants will need to ensure they have availability to attend an on-site interview should they be shortlisted.

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and committed Head of German with strong subject knowledge and a clear vision for curriculum development. The successful candidate will lead a thriving department, inspire students of all abilities, and continue to build on its academic and co-curricular success.

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 Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th April 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.

Visiting Music Teacher - Singing

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Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) are responsible for their own timetable, sourcing of resources and repertoire. VMTs are supported by the Director of Music and the Music Department Administrator. VMTs are self-employed have direct contact with parents and guardians regarding invoices and payment. A charge is payable to the School in exchange for access to, and use of, the School’s facilities. 

 Opportunities to support or lead an ensemble or other musical activity may be available; this is remunerated separately.

This role will close at 09.00am on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th April 2026. Applicants will need to ensure they have availability to attend an on-site interview should they be shortlisted.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic singing teacher to join our dynamic team of Visiting Music Teachers. As a VMT, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality vocal instruction to students of various ages and skill levels in a variety of styles and genres. You will have existing experience as a teacher and your passion for music, combined with your excellent teaching skills, will foster a love for music and singing among our students.

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 Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th April 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