Opportunities to work with us

We are looking for fixed term, full-time Pre-Prep class teacher to cover maternity leave from September 2025. Class sizes are usually 18-20 children with full-time teaching assistant assistance and the support of a happy, collaborative team. Applicants will hold a relevant teaching qualification and have experience of working in Key Stage 1 and/or Early Years.

We are seeking a capable and enthusiastic person who has strong communication skills and a willingness to contribute to the broader life of this vibrant independent day school. As a small, busy school where everyone pitches in, the need to be a flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual team player will be paramount. An enthusiastic, “can do” approach, together with patience, a sense of humour and the ability to maintain confidentiality will be essential. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits include free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, pension scheme and membership of the school’s health cash plan.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 20 March 2025. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Monday 28 March 2025.

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For September 2025, we seek an enthusiastic, well-qualified biology graduate to join this strong department. This post is covering maternity leave and is for approximately one year, subject to the permanent postholder’s return. This position would be equally suited to either a newly qualified or a more experienced applicant. There may be the opportunity to also teach chemistry and key stage three and/or key stage four. The applicant should be keen to contribute to the broader life of the school through cultural, sporting or other extra-curricular activities.

The Biology department has three full-time and three part-time specialist biology teachers. The laboratories are very well serviced by one term-time biology technician in conjunction with the Technician Coordinator and other members of the science technician team. The department is situated within the Science Centre which provides specialist accommodation for the three separate sciences, Electronics and Computer Science. The department consists of four laboratories, a staff work area and office, and a preparation room. Each laboratory is well equipped with basic apparatus supported by more specialist equipment from the prep room.

In terms of public examinations, biology is a very successful department. It is a popular subject at A Level and has achieved over 80% A*-B over the last two years. Outcomes at IGCSE are also very good with well over 90% of grades being 9-6 in the last four years of the new specification. Around 20-30% of Year 11 pupils take IGCSE Double Award Science.

The department runs an annual residential field trip for A Level pupils, GCSE Science Live trip and organises visits from external speakers including a Digestion Dome for Year 8. Alongside a variety of internal competitions, we offer sixth form the chance to enter the RSB Biology Olympiad, and we enter Year 10 in the Biology Challenge. We also have a very well attended Medical Society with strong links to the Exeter University Medical School.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 March 2025 at noon. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Friday 28 March 2025.

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For September 2025, we seek an enthusiastic, well-qualified chemistry graduate to join this strong department. This position would be equally suited to either a newly qualified or a more experienced applicant. There will be the opportunity to teach chemistry between KS2-A Level. The applicant should be keen to contribute to the broader life of the school through cultural, sporting or other extra-curricular activities.

The chemistry department has three full-time and one part-time subject specialist teaching staff. The laboratories are very well serviced by a technical team. The department is situated within the Science Centre which provides specialist accommodation for the three separate sciences, Electronics and Computer Science. The department consists of four laboratories, a staff work area and office, and a preparation room. Each laboratory is well equipped with basic apparatus supported by more specialist equipment from the prep room.

In terms of public examinations, chemistry is a very successful department. It is a popular subject at A Level and has achieved over 80% A*-B over the last three years. Outcomes at IGCSE are also very good with well over 90% of grades being 9-6 in the last four years. Around 20-30% of Year 11 pupils take IGCSE Double Award Science.

The department runs several offsite trips through the year and invite in guest speakers and workshops such as Spectroscopy in a Suitcase. We run internal extension competitions, as well as national competitions such as the RSC Chemistry Olympiad, Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and National Scientific Thinking Challenge. We also run additional support sessions and extension opportunities.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 March 2025 at noon. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Monday 31 March 2025.

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For September 2025, we are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic mathematics graduate to teach in this thriving department. The role can be shaped to be between 60 to 80% of full-time in discussion with the successful applicant.

Applicants will hold a degree-level qualification relevant to the subject area and suitable teaching qualifications (PGCE / B.Ed.). This role would suit an NQT or a more experienced applicant. Specific qualifications, experience and/or training should be made clear on your application, and all will be advantageous in the application process.

At present there are eight full-time mathematics teachers in the department, and another who teaches part-time. All KS4 pupils study for the Edexcel IGCSE examination. The department normally achieves 100% 9 to 4 grades. In 2024, 87% of pupils gained a 6 grade or above and 96% of pupils gained grades 9 – 5. Our top GCSE set also have the opportunity to sit AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics alongside the IGCSE

In the sixth form, we offer the Edexcel A Level mathematics and further mathematics courses. In 2024, 61% of our A Level mathematics grades were A*-A and the overall pass rate was 100%. Pupils are often prepared successfully for entry to Oxford or Cambridge and to competitive courses at Russell Group universities. Mathematics is a very popular A Level subject at school and further mathematics is continuing to grow with two further mathematics classes in both the Upper and Lower Sixth next year.

Each year many pupils at all levels in the school take part in mathematics competitions, both local and national, including the Junior, Intermediate and National Mathematics Challenge, with some going forward to national events. The mathematics department uses ICT widely within its teaching. All staff and pupils in years 7 to 11 have school-managed iPads whilst sixth form pupils have their own laptops or tablets.

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 25 March 2025. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 April 2025.

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We are looking to appoint a Head of IT to join our school, a school of great character, to start in July 2025 or otherwise by agreement.

We seek our inaugural Head of IT to lead and develop the school’s IT function. This is an onsite, whole-school role. Reporting to the Bursar, the Head of IT is a member of the School’s operations and professional services management team. They provide visionary leadership, aligning IT solutions with academic and business needs, and ensuring excellence in customer service, governance, and compliance. The role includes ownership of IT policies, regular reporting, and representing IT at the Steering Committee, with a focus on strategic planning and innovation.

We seek applications from dynamic IT professionals with a proven track record in leadership and innovation. You will have a degree in IT or a related field, alongside expertise in IT governance, cloud platforms, and network security. Strong communication and team management skills are essential, with the ability to inspire and drive change. Certifications such as ITIL, PRINCE2, or Microsoft Azure are desirable. Experience in the education sector is a plus. If you are a visionary leader ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply and shape the future of our IT services.

We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.  To find out more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage, careers with character or email hr@exeterschool.org.uk to arrange a telephone discussion.

The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 10 April 2025 with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 30 April 2025.

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We are looking to appoint an Infrastructure and Cloud engineer to join our school, a school of great character, to start as soon as possible.

This role focuses on leading the school’s transition to cloud infrastructure, ensuring system security, and modernising IT systems. The engineer manages Microsoft 365, Azure, and networking systems, oversees projects related to virtual infrastructure, CCTV, and MDM platforms, and provides technical expertise for system improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in IT, Networking, or a related field, with CCNA or equivalent certification. They have proven experience managing enterprise-level cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, along with extensive expertise in network management, security, VPNs, and firewalls. A security-focused mindset and experience with MDM platforms, including Microsoft Intune and JAMF, are essential.

We offer generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.  The salary for the role is circa £50,000 depending on skills experience and knowledge. To find out more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage, careers with character or email hr@exeterschool.org.uk to arrange a telephone discussion.

The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 10 April 2025 with interviews scheduled for Tuesday 29 April 2025.

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We are looking to appoint a part time, fixed term Spanish teacher (40-60% for one year) to join our school, a school of great character, from September 2025. The school seeks an inspirational and dedicated teacher of Spanish to join this strong and thriving department. The ability to teach Spanish to A level is essential; French or German to GCSE would be advantageous.

It would also be beneficial to be keen to contribute to the broader life of the school through Duke of Edinburgh, cultural, sporting or other extra-curricular activities. The department consists of eight teaching staff, three of whom are part time, supporting by a team of three language assistants. Lessons are taught in well-equipped dedicated language classrooms.

The department has much to celebrate when it comes to public examination results, the most recent details of which may be found on our website. In recent years the department has also has success in the proportion of pupils going on to studying languages at university. Typical destinations comprise a number of competitive universities including Oxbridge. The department also offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities for the pupils such as participation in local, national and international language competitions, visits from various groups, including the Onatti theatre company, and several overseas trips. In recent years the department has led trips to Granada, Nice and Normandy, and the school has had an exchange partnership with a school in Hildesheim Germany for over 50 years.

The modern foreign language department is part of the cultures and communications subject team alongside classical studies (classical civilisation and Latin) and English.

The closing date for applications is Monday 28 April at noon, and early applications are encouraged. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Tuesday 6 May 2025. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient. To arrange a discussion about the role please contact hr@exeterschool.org.uk.

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