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At Chigwell School, we ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The School provides a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.

Academic Vacancies

Teacher of Biology

Full time/Maternity Cover

Required from January 2024

Chigwell School is seeking a well-qualified, dynamic and committed teacher to join our highly successful science department. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have had experience in a similar role in another maintained or independent school. The successful applicant will be expected to teach biology from January 2024. This role is a maternity cover.

The science department, indeed the whole School, provides a very friendly and supportive environment and this appointment would suit someone wishing to gain further teaching experience in this highly academic school. The School will support you to achieve the best for your students.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues 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.

For further details on this position please see the job description below . Anna Savage, Deputy Head (Staff and Systems), will be happy to answer any questions; she can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5701 or by e-mail at asavage@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 30th September 2023

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

Applications will be considered upon receipt therefore early applications are encouraged. Applicants should complete the application form below and email it to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org. Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

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.

Please see below supporting documents:

Biology maternity cover job description August 2023

Application Form

Teacher of Mathematics

Full time/Maternity Cover

Required for January 2024

An opportunity has become available to join the schools Mathematics department and teach pupils from Year 7 to Year 13. This post would be suitable for someone wishing to gain further experience in a very supportive environment or an ECT.

The Mathematics Department has been one of the strongest in the School for a number of years. There have been some outstanding results in public exams in recent years and a number of first-class mathematicians have gone on to Oxbridge, London and other leading universities.

The successful candidate will teach a full timetable to classes in Years 7 to 13. This is a maternity cover starting in January 2024.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues 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.

For further details on this position and a Job Description please check the job description below. Applicants should complete the application form available below and email ir to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.

Mrs Anna Savage, Deputy Head Staff and Systems, will be happy to answer any questions; she can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5701 or by e-mail to asavage@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 30th September 2023

Applications will be considered upon receipt therefore early applications are encouraged. Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email to attend an interview if required. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Please see below supporting documents:

Teacher of Maths Job Description (mat cover) September 2023

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.

Support Staff Vacancies

Groundsperson

Immediate start

Chigwell School is looking for a flexible and proactive person with experience in grounds maintenance, presentation and performance to join our Grounds team.

We are looking for candidates to have a specialism 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.

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.

This role is a full-time Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) all year- round position.

Requirements for the role:

  • Level 2 Groundsman qualification or equivalent
  • At least two years’ experience working in a similar role preferably within a school environment
  • Experience in the use of a range of grounds machinery and garden tools
  • The ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, be organised and methodical in your approach
  • Excellent time keeping with the ability to prioritise your work
  • Demonstrate an enthusiastic, positive ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Good organisation skills, self- motivation and an ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work well in a team and alone as tasks require
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with all staff and pupils on an appropriate level.
  • A commitment to the Safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
  • Full clean driving licence

What we offer:

Chigwell School offers a supportive working environment. There is a strong sense of community and colleagues are dedicated and work well together. We offer a competitive benefits package, in particular:

  • A competitive salary
  • Strong commitment to professional development
  • Membership of the Pension Scheme
  • Personal Accident Cover
  • Complimentary lunch and break time refreshments during term time
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free use of school sports facilities outside of the school day
  • Employee Assistance Support Programme

Process to apply:

A job description and an application form can be downloaded below.

Applicants should complete the support staff application form and send it to the HR Manager: hr@chigwell-school.org.

Closing date for applications: 30th September 2023

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before this date. Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

Please see below supporting documents:

Groundsman Job Description Aug 2023

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.

Sports Centre Sales Manager

Sports and Wellness Centre Sales Manager

Full time/Permanent

Salary: £25,000 gross pa

Required to start as soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated leisure professional to join our prestigious forward looking school in our brand new sports centre opened this month.

The Centre will be accessed by all pupils and staff in addition to leisure club members and general public use. The main purpose of the role will be to work alongside the Sports Centre Assistant Manager to drive forward the Members’ Club ensuring that the membership sales targets are achieved and our high retention levels maintained through the delivery and implementation of a strategic sales and marketing plan. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in sports centre/fitness industry, and will be commercially aware with a strong focus on marketing and business development.

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

Process to apply:

A job description and an application form can be downloaded below.

Applicants should complete the support staff application form and send it to the HR Manager: hr@chigwell-school.org.

The Sports Centre Manager, Mr Michael Twiggins, will be happy to answer any questions; he can be contacted at the School by email mtwiggins@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 15th October 2023- early applications welcome

Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date

Please see below supporting documents:

Sports Centre Sales Manager job description

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.

Teaching Assistant

Immediate start

Chigwell School seeks to appoint a caring and enthusiastic teaching assistant. The role will involve working alongside teaching staff to support learning activities at our Prep School. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful school and develop your career with an outstanding team of staff. Successful applicants need to be able to work closely as part of a team, be flexible and have excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills. This position is full time during term time.

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.

Process to apply:

Further information on this role can be found in the job description below. Applicants should complete the support staff application form which can be accessed below and send to the HR Manager: hr@chigwell-school.org.

Closing date: 8th October -early applications welcome

Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date

Please see below supporting documents:

TA Prep School job description September 2023

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.


Application Forms

Application Form

Application Form (Self-Employed)

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Application process

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition the School provides 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.

An application form for these roles can be accessed below.

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

Applications will be considered upon receipt. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

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

The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

Chigwell 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, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS.

Staff Benefits

• Competitive salaries

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Commitment to professional development

• Generous fee remission for children of staff attending Chigwell School

• Access to the School Pension Scheme

• Personal Accident Cover

• Death in Service

• Complimentary lunch and refreshments during term time

• Medical Centre on site

• Free parking

• Use of School’s sports facilities outside of the School day

• Employee Assistance Support Programme

• Use of School Library

• Good public transport links by tube and bus

• A beautiful working environment - 100 acres site beautifully landscaped with a number of listed buildings

• A supportive community of highly motivated pupils and staff

Teaching at Chigwell Pre Prep has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The Pre Prep is a happy, stimulating and purposeful place for both pupils and staff. The school building is very special, the curriculum is rich and exciting and the grounds provide fantastic opportunities. However, most of all it’s the people who make it the wonderful school that it is – the pupils, the staff and the parents. Children thrive here and that is the greatest reward of all.

Chigwell is a wonderful environment to work in. It's like one large family. Everyone is hugely supportive and friendly. Working in the drama department was so much fun and the team was so friendly and supportive especially in my teacher's training where I gained so much valuable experience working at Chigwell.

The school is a buzzing environment, pupils have excellent opportunities to try new things.

The pastoral care is excellent, the pupils are supported to do their best.