Job Description

About The Role

Required for January 2026 or later

Competitive Salary

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the middle leadership team of one of the most successful non-selective boarding schools in England, where competitive sport is promoted as a key component in building self-esteem, confidence, school ethos and academic excellence.



Football is a well-established and thriving sport at the school. The successful candidate will be as passionate about developing football across all years and all abilities as the elite programme. They will be driven to take football at Gordon's to the next level both in terms of performance and participation, especially girls' football.



High energy levels, strong organisational skills, a spirit of service and good inter-personal skills will be essential.



Please see attached job description for further information about the role.

Closing date for applications: Monday 17 November 2025 at midnight

Interview: w/c 24 November 2025

Tours of the school are available at the following times and last for 45 minutes:

Tuesday 4 November at 4.00 pm

Thursday 6 November at 5.00 pm

Saturday 8 November at 9.30 am

Please email Jacqui George to book a tour

jgeorge@gordons.school

About Us

Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England's finest non-selective schools, Gordon's has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2025, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 91%. The A-C pass rate at A-Level was 87%, with 70% of the grades A-B. Massively over-subscribed, Gordon's size ensures that every student is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

"Gordon's is an outstanding school in every respect." OFSTED

Gordon's is a State Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check and on-line search.


Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.


Before attending an interview, please carefully consider whether the role is suitable for you in terms of personal circumstances, such as commute length, relocation feasibility, and other logistical factors. This helps ensure that the process is a productive use of time for you and us.