Teaching at RGS Prep - Register your interest

Thank you for your interest in a career at RGS Prep; register your interest now to ensure you hear about future teaching and support staff opportunities as they arise. 

We are always very happy to hear from both aspiring and experienced Teachers who are interested in joining the staff body at RGS Prep as well as Teaching Assistants and Support Staff.

Your career at the RGS begins with a warm welcome and comprehensive induction. Opportunities to get involved in wider school activities are many and varied; sporting fixtures, theatre productions and residential trips to name just a few. Then there are the social groups set up by and for colleagues ranging from badminton to bingo and one-off events such as theatre trips. However you choose to get involved, you are guaranteed to find yourself among like-minded individuals.

In addition, you will receive:

• Salary well above the national scale, comparing favourably with others in the independent sector;
• Private medical scheme;
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme;
• Hot lunch, desserts and refreshments during term time;
• Full support for staff wanting to achieve QTS;
• Interest-free loans are available for rail season ticket holders;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff (after a qualifying period and subject to entrance exam).

Register your interest now and we will be in touch.

• Locations
• RGS Prep
• Job role
• Teaching

RGS Prep

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Ian Wilkes

Head of First Form

Department: PE and Lower School Pastoral TeamJob title: Head of First FormDate joined the RGS: 1998

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
The boys and staff.

Q. What do you love about your department?
Their kindness, positivity and inspirational teaching and coaching.

Q. Which staff social groups are you involved in?
Staff footie, theatre group, Ski trip and outdoor adventure staff are all great fun.

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Running and cycling, LFC, exercise and gardening.

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
Captain of a luxury yacht.

Q. What is your motto in life?
Smile in the morning and world smiles with you.

Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
Read more.

Q. What would be the title of your autobiography?
A life messing around.

Jon Davies

Head of History

Department: HistoryJob title: Head of HistoryDate joined the RGS? 2020

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. The History team - great everyday working environment.

Q. What do you love about your department?
A. We very much work as a team.
Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Relaxed slow weekend breakfast with a good cup of coffee and walks in the countryside.

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
A. Engineer

Q. What is your motto in life?
A. I don't do mottos

Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
A. Take that year out that I planned in my mid 20s to travel around India and Nepal and maybe South America.

Teaching at RGS Senior - Register your interest

Thank you for your interest in a career at RGS Guildford; register your interest now to ensure you hear about future teaching and support staff opportunities as they arise.

We are always very happy to hear from aspiring and experienced Teachers who are interested in joining the staff body at Royal Grammar School, Guildford.

You will have a passion for your chosen subject and a desire to share this with pupils from the First Form (Year 7) through to the Sixth Form.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with multi-disciplinary experience and the confidence to teach more than one subject.

Your career at the RGS begins with a warm welcome and comprehensive induction. Opportunities to get involved in wider school activities are many and varied. There are also a large number of social groups set up by and for colleagues which include a running group, book club, choir, theatre trips, football and wind band to name just a few - however you choose to get involved in wider school life, you are guaranteed to find yourself among like-minded individuals.

In addition, you will receive:

• Salary well above the national scale, comparing favourably with others in the independent sector;
• Private medical scheme;
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme;
• Use of on-site gym (at certain times of day);
• Choice of hot lunch, salad bar, desserts and refreshments during term time;
• Full support for staff wanting to achieve QTS;
• Interest-free loans are available for rail season ticket holders;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Generous relocation package for those living outside the area;
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff (after a qualifying period and subject to entrance exam).

Register your interest now and we will be in touch.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Job role
• Teaching

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Sports Assistant (FTC)

If you are a confident communicator, have a good understanding of rugby, hockey and cricket and have a proactive approach in life, we want to hear from you.

RGS Guildford is recruiting a Sports Assistant on a six month contract from January 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain some valuable experience working in a successful Sports department with access to some impressive facilities.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Sport, the Sports Assistant will:

• Coach and organise school and house teams independently;
• Co-ordinate the ordering of sporting equipment and maintain its upkeep;
• Contribute to the following duties: transport, lunch, library, weights room and catering duties during the week or on Saturdays.

Saturday commitments (average of 5 hours depending on the sport) include:

• Coaching;
• Refereeing;
• Organising and serving sports teas;
• Videoing and analysing match day videos.

The successful candidate will feel confident officiating inter-school matches (with training and guidance), will demonstrate a positive work ethic and show empathy to the students they coach. They will be provided with appropriate training and an induction to allow them to perform at their best. School staff sports kit will also be provided. The ability to drive would be beneficial.

This will be a fixed term contract until July 2026 with flexible working hours of up to 30 hours per week paying £12.50/hour plus holiday pay. Employment will not include school holidays.

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Hourly salary
• £12.5
• Employment type
• Contract
• Job role
• Support

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Andy Gyford

Teacher of Mathematics

Department: MathsJob title: Teacher of MathematicsDate joined the RGS: 2015

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. The students! They are largely very keen and able at Maths and they keep you on your toes.

Q. What do you love about your department?
A. Everyone is very supportive.

Q. Which staff social groups are you involved in?
A. I've run staff dance and board game events, and often get a pub quiz team together.

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Dancing, board games and quizzes.

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
A. I'd be a professional quizzer (maybe on the Chase).

David Wright

Assistant Head (Curriculum)

Department: EconomicsJob title: Assistant Head (Curriculum)Date joined the RGS: 2012

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. Our students! They are (all) clever, (often) funny and (invariably) good-natured.

Q. What do you love about your department?
A. We all share a love of economics and our priority is to share that passion with our students so they have the best experience possible - academic results are a happy by-product of this approach.

Q. Which staff social groups are you involved in?
A. There are 4 of us running the U13 rugby teams this year. I am also involved in the staff book-club and lead an academic project team looking at ways to enhance the Sixth Form curriculum.

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Keeping fit, playing golf, having fire-pits and walking my border collie.

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
A. Well, this is my second career so I feel I have already made that choice. However I think I could have been a pretty useful caddy on the pro golf tour.

Q. What is your motto in life?
A. The right thing to do is the right thing to do.

Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
A. There's this thing called "Bitcoin". Buy some as soon as you hear about it. If that's not allowed, then I would tell him to live for more the now and spend more time with the people you love.

Q. What would be the title of your autobiography?
A. Jump.

Emma Cuthbertson

Teacher of Biology

Department: BiologyJob title: Teacher of BiologyDate joined the RGS: 2011

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. The motivation of the students

Q. What do you love about your department?
A. The sense of community, everyone is very supportive of each other

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Travelling

Q. What is your motto in life?
A. Keep adventuring

Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
A. To be less of a perfectionist

Q. What would be the title of your autobiography?
A. Teaching around the world

Fearghal Evans

Teacher of History, Deputy Housemaster

Department: HistoryJob title: Teacher of History, Deputy HousemasterDate joined the RGS: 2021

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. The common room is incredibly supportive. Also the location on Guildford High Street can't be beaten!

Q. What do you love about your department?
A. The collaborative nature - everyone is willing to share resources and the History base is a really sociable place to be.

Q. Which staff social groups are you involved in?
A. Staff running club.

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Cooking, spending time with my family (I have 2 boys: 7 months and 3 years old), reading, running.

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
A. Chef of a small bistro.

Q. What is your motto in life?
A. Life is too short to drink bad coffee.

Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
A. Don't rush things.

Q. What would be the title of your autobiography?
A. The scenic route.

Jaime Lythgoe

Teacher of PE

Department: Physical EducationJob title: Teacher of PEDate joined the RGS: 2018

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. The pupils

Q. What do you love about your department?
A. The people

Q. Which staff social groups are you involved in?
A. Staff football

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Spending time with my family

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
A. TV presenter

Q. What is your motto in life?
A. Our greatest achievement in life is not in never falling, but rising every time we fall.

Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
A. Be kind to yourself - it doesn't always have to be perfect.

Q. What would be the title of your autobiography?
A. 5 k

Jill Thorpe

Deputy Head

Department: BiologyJob title: Deputy HeadDate joined the RGS: September 2016

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. Working in a school where you are given professional freedom, trust and the resources to do your job. The staff team is so supportive and friendly, it is a really enjoyable working atmosphere.

Q. What do you love about your department?
A. The passion and enthusiasm everyone has for Biology and teaching, the conversations are amazing.

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Anything outdoors from dog walking and sailing to being part of the Search and Rescue team.

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
A. Training search and detection dogs.

Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
A. Enjoy the moment.

Q. What would be the title of your autobiography?
A. Just because...

Amy Battersby

Teacher of Biology

Department: BiologyJob title: Teacher of BiologyDate joined the RGS: September 2022

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?A. Lessons are so much fun, as the boys ask questions and are always keen to get involved.

Q. What do you love about your department?A. Everyone is really friendly and always willing to help.

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. Gardening, reading & Wordle.

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?A. Forensic pathologist.

Q. What is your motto in life?
A. There's no such thing as too much champagne.

School Secretary & Clubs Coordinator

Do you have previous experience working in a busy school office?Are you highly organised and calm under pressure?Are you someone who is friendly, approachable and works well in a small team?

We are looking for a School Secretary & Clubs Coordinator to join the busy front office at RGS Prep. This is a full time position working term time plus three weeks.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that the school register is complete morning and afternoon.
• Answer telephone calls, pass on messages, find and provide answers to questions.
• Manage the office email inbox.
• Provide secretarial support to teaching staff as required.
• Provide first aid when the first aid lead is not available.
• Manage the school’s co-curricular clubs’ system and liaise with club providers.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• Circa £27,000 per annum (£31,000 FTE)
• Pension scheme with an employee contribution of 5% and an employer contribution of 10%
• Medical insurance
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff is available (after a qualifying period and subject to success at the entrance examination)
• Interest-free loans for rail season ticket holders
• Excellent lunchtime menu free of charge during term time
• Employee Assistance Programme

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Register your interest now to receive full details of next steps.

RGS Prep has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

• Locations
• RGS Prep
• Yearly salary
• £27,000
• Job role
• Support

RGS Prep

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Teacher of Computer Science

We are looking for an experienced Teacher of Computer Science to teach our high achieving students at GCSE and A-level on a full time or part time basis. 

You will have an in-depth knowledge of Computer Science and be enthusiastic to share this in a classroom setting with students from the first form (Year 7) through to Upper Sixth. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable teaching a second subject to GCSE or above.

There are currently 120 students studying Computer Science across GCSE and A-level. Students perform well in public exams with around 85% achieving Grade 8 – 9 at GCSE, and 75% achieving A*/A at A-level.

You would be joining a friendly, motivated team who take pride in their pupils’ achievements both in and outside of the classroom at events such as the Bebras Computational Thinking competition, the British Algorithmic Olympiad and the Perse Coding Challenge.

Benefits of working at the RGS include:

• Salary well above the national scale
• Private medical scheme
• Generous relocation package for those living outside the area
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Use of on-site gym (at certain times of day)
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff (after a qualifying period and subject to entrance exam)

Next steps

Simply click below to express your interest and we will then be in touch with full details of how to apply.

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Job role
• Teaching

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Exam Invigilator

We are looking for reliable, confident individuals to offer a reassuring presence to our pupils as they sit both internal and national exams.

No experience is necessary as full training will be given but you must be able to commit to a minimum of four mornings and/or afternoons a week during the exam period. Typical sessions run 8.30am to 1.00pm and 12.45pm to 5.00pm; further availability and flexibility is welcomed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Upholding the integrity and security of the examination process;
• Supervising and observing candidates at all times;
• Completing attendance registers;
• Securely returning all exam scripts and materials to the exams officer.

In return, you would be part of a friendly team and enjoy a complimentary lunch, £13/hr plus holiday pay and car parking expenses.

Next steps

For more information on the role, the department and the school simply click below to express your interest and we will then be in touch with full details of how to apply.

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Hourly salary
• £13
• Job role
• Support

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Teacher of KS2

This is a full time position offered on a permanent or maternity cover basis from January 2026.

RGS Prep pupils are "engaged in their learning, make good progress and build secure relationships." (ISI Report, 2025).

Join us as a KS2 Teacher and take a leading role in the academic development and pastoral care of these young boys. If you are an enthusiastic, committed individual who is keen to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment then we want to hear from you.

RGS has a great track record of training excellent teachers so if you have the desire to teach and the ability to inspire, contact us today for further details and an application form.

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

• Locations
• RGS Prep
• Job role
• Teaching

RGS Prep

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Assistant Site Manager - 2 year FTC

The Assistant Site Manager will work with the Senior Site Manager and wider Estates Team to provide strategic and hands on management of the Royal Grammar School, Guildford in terms of compliance, lettings, events, and the effective day to day operation of this town centre site. This will include routine, scheduled, preventative and reactive maintenance of buildings, equipment and premises.

This position is initially offered on a two year fixed term contract to cover a period of staff secondment.

The successful candidate will hold a full UK driving license and be willing to undertake D1 training (funded by the School) in order to drive and manage the school fleet. They will have demonstrable experience of managing buildings, grounds and sports facilities. The key to success in this role lies in a 'can-do' attitude and mentality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the buildings and fixtures and fittings are serviceable at all times, rectifying and reporting faults as necessary.
• To line manage and develop the General Assistants through identifying training and developmental requirements.
• Managing the helpdesk system as first point of contact.
• Receipt of supplies and management of the ‘Goods In’ Function.
• Carry out and record appropriate risk assessments.
• To provide cover across other sites if required.

Hours of work:

Monday to Sunday (45 hours per week) on a shift pattern with a 60 minute break for lunch and two 15 minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, each day: 07.00 to 16.00; 08.00 to 17.00; 10.00 to 19.00.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• £28K - £32K per annum DOE
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for FTC)
• Pension scheme with an employee contribution of 5% and an employer contribution of 10%
• Medical insurance
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff is available (after a qualifying period and subject to success at the entrance examination)
• Interest-free loans for rail season ticket holders
• Excellent lunchtime menu free of charge during term time
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Register your interest now to receive full details of the role and next steps.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Job role
• Support

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Teacher of Mathematics and Further Mathematics

Mathematics is an extremely popular subject at the RGS with 80% of those in the Sixth Form taking one or two Mathematics A-levels. 

As a Teacher of Mathematics at the RGS, you will be confident teaching our high achieving students at GCSE and A-level. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and those new to the profession and are happy to consider full time or part time hours.

As well as nurturing enthusiastic students, the RGS is a welcoming and rewarding place to work. The latest ISI inspection report identified two significant strengths within our School; "scholarship" and "mutual respect".

You will have a passion for Mathematics and a desire to share this with pupils from the First Form (Year 7) through to the Sixth Form. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates confident teaching Further Mathematics at both GCSE and A-level.

In return, you will receive:

• Salary well above the national scale
• Private medical scheme
• Generous relocation package for those living outside the area
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Use of on-site gym (at certain times of day)
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff (after a qualifying period and subject to entrance exam)

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.
Next steps
For more information on the role, the department and the school simply click below to express your interest and we will then be in touch with a full recruitment pack and details of how to apply.

If you are looking for that next step in your career then please get in touch to find out more. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Job role
• Teaching

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Teacher Training - Teacher of DT

Curious about teaching?Have a passion for DT?Want to make a difference to young people's lives?

We are inviting applications for a Trainee Teacher of DT. You will have, or be working towards, a Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above).

Please note that this is a study

opportunity, not a paid teaching post, and you must have the right to study in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

The successful candidate will become a student with Ofsted Outstanding training provider South Farnham SCITT and spend the majority of the 2026/27 academic year learning and working alongside colleagues in the RGS DT department.

As a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) student, you will:

• Enjoy student status as a Trainee Teacher

• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status in one academic year

• Attend weekly professional study sessions with South Farnham SCITT

• Have the option to achieve PGCE alongside QTS

• Be eligible to apply for student loans and a tax-free government bursary of £20,000

RGS Guildford is a thriving, academically selective school. The latest ISI inspection report acknowledged the calibre of our teaching and inclusivity, identifying two "significant strengths" within the school; mutual respect and scholarship. 

There is just one placement available at the RGS for the academic year 2026/27 and applications will be considered on receipt. Please register your interest now to find out about next steps.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Job role
• Teaching

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Teacher Training - Maths with Economics

Curious about teaching?Have a passion for Maths and Economics?Want to make a difference to young people's lives?

We are inviting applications for a Trainee Teacher of Maths & Economics. You will have, or be working towards, a Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above).

Please note that this is a study

opportunity, not a paid teaching post, and you must have the right to study in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

The successful candidate will become a student with Ofsted Outstanding training provider South Farnham SCITT and spend the majority of the 2026/27 academic year learning and working alongside colleagues in the RGS DT department.

As a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) student, you will:

• Enjoy student status as a Trainee Teacher

• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status in one academic year

• Attend weekly professional study sessions with South Farnham SCITT

• Have the option to achieve PGCE alongside QTS

• Be eligible to apply for student loans and a tax-free government bursary of £29,000

RGS Guildford is a thriving, academically selective school. The latest ISI inspection report acknowledged the calibre of our teaching and inclusivity, identifying two "significant strengths" within the school; mutual respect and scholarship. 

There is just one placement available at the RGS for the academic year 2026/27 and applications will be considered on receipt. Please register your interest now to find out about next steps.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Job role
• Teaching

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Teacher Training - Teacher of Chemistry

Curious about teaching?Have a passion for Chemistry?Want to make a difference to young people's lives?

We are inviting applications for a Trainee Teacher of Chemistry. You will have, or be working towards, a Bachelor's Degree (2:2 or above).

Please note that this is a study opportunity, not a paid teaching post, and you must have the right to study in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

The successful candidate will become a student with Ofsted Outstanding training provider South Farnham SCITT and spend the majority of the 2026/27 academic year learning and working alongside colleagues in the RGS Chemistry department.

As a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) student, you will:

• Enjoy student status as a Trainee Teacher

• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status in one academic year

• Attend weekly professional study sessions with South Farnham SCITT

• Have the option to achieve PGCE alongside QTS

• Be eligible to apply for student loans and a tax-free government bursary of £29,000

RGS Guildford is a thriving, academically selective school. The latest ISI inspection report acknowledged the calibre of our teaching and inclusivity, identifying two "significant strengths" within the school; mutual respect and scholarship. 

The Chemistry department itself consists of seven chemists and two technicians with excellent resources including five laboratories, three preparation rooms, multiple class sets of data loggers and an IR spectrometer.

There is just one placement available at the RGS for the academic year 2026/27 and applications will be considered on receipt. Please register your interest now to find out about next steps.

• Locations
• RGS Senior
• Job role
• Teaching

RGS Senior

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Already working at Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.