Charterhouse

Location: Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey Start Date: September 2026 Type: Full-time, Permanent About Charterhouse Charterhouse is a prestigious coeducational independent school set on a stunning 250-acre campus in Surrey. Founded in 1611, we provide a world-class, future-ready education rooted in kindness and belonging. Our welcoming and diverse community inspires academic excellence and personal growth, empowering every individual to reach their full potential. The Role We seek an inspiring and strategic Head of Physics to lead our dynamic and thriving Physics Department from January 2026. This pivotal full-time role offers the opportunity to develop and sustain outstanding teaching and learning across all age groups-from Year 9 IGCSE pupils to Sixth Form students studying A Level Physics (AQA) and the IB Diploma Programme. As Head of Physics, you will motivate and support a skilled team, oversee curriculum development, promote the excitement of Physics both within the school and beyond, and play a key role in advancing the department's next phase of growth in a vibrant scientific community. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Physics Department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and assessment. Develop and implement an ambitious, engaging curriculum aligned with current national and international standards. Oversee departmental staffing, set allocation, timetabling, resources, and budget management. Support and mentor teaching and technical staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Promote pupil engagement through practical work, Physics Olympiads, competitions, research projects, and enrichment activities. Contribute to whole-school academic and pastoral life, including acting as a Tutor and participating in co-curricular activities. Ensure health and safety compliance within all departmental activities. Maintain strong links with feeder prep schools and the wider scientific community. Person Specification: A good Honours degree in Physics or a closely related subject; a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) is desirable. Demonstrated outstanding teaching ability and experience leading a Physics department or similar. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate both colleagues and pupils across all abilities and ages. Excellent communication skills and a passion for promoting Physics as a dynamic and relevant subject. Well-developed pastoral instincts and a commitment to supporting pupils' wellbeing. Proficiency in using educational technology and developing innovative teaching resources. Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Willingness to contribute to co-curricular and boarding school life beyond the classroom hours. Why Join Charterhouse? Work in a world-class independent school known for academic excellence and innovation. Join a supportive and welcoming community that values kindness and individual potential. Benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and generous staff packages including pension, medical insurance, school fee remission (subject to eligibility), on-site parking, sports facilities including golf, and free lunches. Participate fully in the vibrant academic, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school. How to Apply Please apply via our website by 12 noon on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 , completing the online application and uploading your CV. Early applications are encouraged. Successful candidates will be subject to child protection and criminal record screening. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact David Dickinson, Head of Science, at . Charterhouse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Contact Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2DX Tel: (0) Email: Website: charterhouse.org.uk

Location: Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey Start Date: September 2026 Type: Part-time (0.5 FTE), Permanent About Charterhouse Charterhouse is a prestigious coeducational independent school set on a stunning 250-acre campus in Surrey. Founded in 1611, we provide a world-class, future-ready education rooted in kindness and belonging. Our welcoming and diverse community inspires academic excellence and personal growth, empowering every individual to reach their full potential. The Role We seek a dynamic and committed Head of Italian to lead our thriving Modern Languages Department. This part-time role (0.5 FTE) focuses on teaching Italian within the IB Diploma Programme, including Italian Ab Initio and Italian A: Language and Literature (for native speakers). The successful candidate will sustain our record of high-quality teaching, develop an ambitious and engaging curriculum, and promote the importance and excitement of Italian across the school community. As Head of Italian, you will inspire and support a passionate team, oversee curriculum delivery, and contribute to the department's continued growth in a vibrant multilingual environment. An expanded role may be available for candidates who also teach GCSE in another language. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Italian provision within the Modern Languages Department, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. Develop and implement an engaging curriculum for Italian aligned with national and international IB standards. Oversee Italian course organisation, pupil setting, exam entries, resources, and contribute to departmental administration and budgeting. Support and mentor staff, including part-time and newly appointed colleagues. Promote pupil engagement through cultural activities, trips abroad, language societies, and enrichment programs. Contribute to whole-school academic and pastoral life, acting as a Tutor attached to a boarding house. Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding compliance within all departmental activities. Maintain strong links with feeder schools and the wider language-learning community. Person Specification Good Honours degree relevant to teaching Italian; a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) is desirable. Native or near-native fluency in Italian with a genuine passion for Italian culture. Proven outstanding teaching ability, preferably with experience teaching IB Diploma courses and native speakers. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to inspire pupils and colleagues alike. Excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to detail. Well-developed pastoral instincts and commitment to pupil wellbeing. Proficient use of educational technology and innovative teaching resources. Willingness to contribute to co-curricular activities, including trips and language events. Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, co-educational environment. Why Join Charterhouse? Join a world-class independent school known for academic excellence and innovation. Be part of a supportive, inclusive community valuing kindness, belonging, and individual potential. Benefit from excellent professional development and generous staff packages including pension, private medical insurance, school fee remission (subject to eligibility), on-site parking, sports facilities, and free lunches. Participate fully in the rich academic, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school. How to Apply Please apply via our website by 12 noon on Wednesday, 19 January 2026 , completing the online application and uploading your CV. Early applications are encouraged. Successful candidates will be subject to child protection and criminal record screening. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Patricia Aguado de la Fuente, Head of Modern Languages, at . Charterhouse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Contact Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2DX Tel: (0) Email: Website: charterhouse.org.uk

General Builder Location: Godalming Salary: £33,500 per annum. Charterhouse is a beautiful school in a 250-acre campus a wonderful setting for the whole community to live and work together and a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning. The Management Structure The Estate department is managed by the Estate Bursar who is responsible for all estate infrastructure matters including utilities. Reporting to the Estate Bursar are four managers: - Maintenance Manager (S&BF) Maintenance Manager (M&E) Project Manager Estate Office Manager In addition, there is a procurement co-ordinator, administrator and 17 trade operatives (inc 2 apprentices). Reporting to the Fabric Maintenance Manager, the General Builder will be required to work efficiently and professionally to deliver an excellent service to the Estate Department and the wider School community. The School has a wide range of buildings and interior finishes from late Victorian to modern day architecture. He/she will be required to fully contribute the necessary skills and efforts to the Estate Department, allowing it to fulfil its function within the school. Overall Responsibilities Carry out a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasks, which will be varied in nature and will include general building, paving and external works. To undertake building and roofing maintenance tasks as required. Carry out planned and reactive gulley cleaning to ensure gulleys are flushed/emptied and their connections cleared of silt deposits, debris and obstructions. To carry out regular routine duties that will include: - clearing drains, clearing gutters, clearing roofs. Support the Estates team with erecting and the safe use of scaffold towers and other access equipment. Assist the Estates team with the escorting of contractors. To collect, transport and deliver materials around the site as required for works being carried out by yourself and other members of the Estate department. Carry out planned preventative building maintenance in line with set programmes. Must have good communication skills and work well within a team and report any issues encountered. Work individually or as part of a team to complete repair and maintenance tasks To have a good understanding of relevant roles and site-specific Health & Safety including COSHH, PUWER and Working at Height. The role requires good attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to health, safety and quality standards. Qualifications and Experience We are seeking a builder with multi-trade skills we will require relevant trade qualifications and/or trade experience for this role. To have a proven experience of managing multiple projects and dealing with a wide range of size and type of building tasks. Experience of working in a construction / maintenance environment. Holder of a clean, valid driving licence. Desirable Qualifications (but not essential) Experience of working within a school s Estates department. Experience of working in a regulated environment. Knowledge of Building Regulations. PASMA and IPAF ? Some plumbing experience. Working Arrangements Full Time Monday to Friday 0800- 1630hrs throughout the year. Hours: 40 hours per week with 30-minute unpaid lunch break Salary £33,500 per annum A willingness to be flexible in working hours is essential. 5 weeks paid holiday plus statutory English Bank Holidays. It may not be possible to take public holidays during term-time, and time off will be given in lieu. (No holiday will be approved during the last full week of the School summer holiday.) Subject to emergencies, the School is closed between Christmas and New Year. Notice: four weeks during probationary period (which is normally six months). Once the appointment is confirmed both parties are required to give at least four weeks notice on either side To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Charthouse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.