Career Opportunities at Chigwell School

Part time - Required from September 2026

Chigwell School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Psychology to join our thriving Sixth Form provision. The successful candidate will teach Psychology at Key Stage 5 and contribute to all aspects of the department's work, both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate will be passionate about Psychology and committed to delivering high-quality teaching that motivates and challenges students to achieve their full potential. Whether an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, they will have excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for your subject. The School is committed to supporting staff in achieving the very best outcomes for their students.

Chigwell School as a whole, provides a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment. We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. There is a well-established programme of professional development, excellent facilities and a strong culture of collegiality. Pupils are motivated, articulated and eager to learn and staff benefit from a genuine sense of community and a shared commitment to educational excellence.

Situated in the picturesque village of Chigwell, just 10 miles from Central London and within easy reach of the Central Line, the School enjoys more than 100 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of Epping Forest. The campus combines historic character with outstanding educational, sporting and co-curricular facilities.

For further details of this position, please refer to the Job Description below. Applicants should complete the School's Application Form, available below and email it to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and, therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

Chigwell School is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Supporting documents

Application Form

Teacher of Psychology Job Description July 2026

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Are you a new graduate or looking for a change in career? Chigwell School is looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals who have the potential to become outstanding teachers.

Chigwell is a co-educational, independent day and boarding school for 1080 students aged 4 – 18 years, located on an expansive 100-acre countryside campus within view of the City of London and in zone 4 on the London Underground on the Central Line.

We are looking for well-qualified, graduates or ‘career changers’ across a variety of subject areas, to become part of our staff body and train to teach.

Our training is fully funded with close mentorship and support throughout. It is flexible in that trainees have the option to take the PGCE with QTS or QTS-only path. This role comes with considerable benefits. As a trainee at Chigwell, you will receive a competitive starting salary, and all teacher training costs will be covered. Additionally, Chigwell may offer on-site accommodation if required. Other benefits include membership of the pension scheme, free lunches during term time, free on- site parking and the use of the newly opened Sports and Wellness Centre facilities. Following completion of training, many teachers choose to continue with us for their Early Career Teacher (ECT) years and beyond, often advancing into positions of responsibility, with pay increases to match.

Our School

Founded in 1629, the School has a rich heritage, enjoys a strong reputation across the Pre Prep, Prep and Senior Schools, and is currently engaged in the largest capital development programme in its history to augment already impressive facilities. The school is in a strong position with excellent results and a full roll. Central to the School’s offering is its commitment to providing a world class education, enabling pupils to flourish in mind, body and soul. Through the inspiring curriculum, wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and proactive pastoral support, pupils are able to reach their full potential: independent in spirit, adventurous in approach and empathetic in how they treat others. This is an exciting time to join Chigwell; with a number of exciting projects as the school approaches its 400^th anniversary.

The application process

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please contact Rebecca Williams, Director of Teaching and Learning, by telephone 020 8501 5701 or by e-mail to rwilliams@chigwell-school.org

To apply, please complete the application form below and email it to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.

Application Form

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are strongly encouraged. The School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Chigwell School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Term time/Permanent

Chigwell School seeks to appoint an energetic, pro-active and adaptable PA to the Senior Management Team. The role will involve providing effective and efficient administrative support to the Senior Management Team and other members of the Senior School.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful school and develop your career with an enthusiastic and committed team of staff, in a varied role.

Successful applicants should have experience of working as a PA and Administrator and possess excellent organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to plan/prioritise their own workload to ensure agreed deadlines and delivery standards are met. In addition, they should have excellent communication skills across all levels of staff and external contacts as well as discretion and confidentiality. 

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues are dedicated and get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.

We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and on the Central Line.  Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds and excellent facilities. 

How to Apply

Applicants should complete the application form below and email it to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.

Closing date: 23 Aug 2026

The Bursar, Mr James Rea, will be happy to answer any questions; he can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5711 or by e-mail to bursar@chigwell-school.org

We will review applications as they are received and encourage early submissions. The School may make an appointment before the closing date.

Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email to attend an interview if required.

Supporting documents

Application Form

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

Cleaner/Porter

Full time/ Permanent required for September 2026

Chigwell School is a leading co-educational independent school located just ten miles from central London. The School enjoys an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, co-curricular achievement, and pastoral care. Situated in the picturesque village of Chigwell, our extensive 100-acre campus provides an exceptional environment in which to work.

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic Cleaner/Porter to join our friendly Facilities team. The successful candidate will undertake a range of porterage and cleaning across the School site, helping to ensure that our facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The role involves general cleaning duties as well as manual handling tasks. Applicants should therefore have a good level of physical fitness. We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• A supportive and welcoming working environment
• Training and guidance appropriate to the role
• The opportunity to work within a thriving and successful independent school community

For further information and to apply, please refer to the job description and application form below.

Alternatively, please contact Victoria O'Mahoney, Facilities Manager, on 07725671404 or by email at housekeeper@chigwell-school.org.

Applications should be submitted to the HR Department by email to hr@chigwell-school.org or by post to:

HR Department
Chigwell School
High Road
Chigwell

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Supporting documents

Application Form
Cleaner Porter Job Description

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including references from previous employers, prohibition checks, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Full time/ Permanent

Chigwell School is looking for a flexible and proactive person with experience in grounds maintenance, presentation and performance to join our Grounds team. The ideal candidate will preferably have experience in preparing cricket/football pitches

We are looking for candidates to have a specialism in grounds, but the successful candidate will be expected to undertake work in the school gardens and will be collectively responsible for ensuring that the School grounds, sports pitches, lawns, gardens and the general outdoor estate is well maintained and kept to a high standard at all times.

This role is a full time, all year- round position. Some Saturday working will be required.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development. There is a strong sense of community and colleagues are dedicated and get on well together.

For further details a job description and an application form please click below . Applicants should complete the application and send it to the HR Manager: hr@chigwell-school.org.

Supporting documents

Application Form

Grounds Person Job Description

Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.