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Vacancies

All our staff enjoy an excellent package of benefits including free school meals, personal accident insurance, and pension scheme.

Unless otherwise indicated, please download the application form from the website or for further information regarding any vacancies, email office@frewencollege.co.uk

Please note all parts of the application must be completed. Please do not send separate CVs.

Please note we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

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Candidates should understand that when submitting their application form they are giving consent to the following:

  • All application forms and supporting statements are held on all candidates for six months and are shredded thereafter;
  • The successful candidate’s application and employment records will be kept for six years after their termination of employment;
  • Employees details are shared with appropriate third parties such as Teachers’ Pensions, Human Resources, etc.

The 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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Positions at School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.”

Head of English and Literacy

We are seeking an exceptional Head of English and Literacy to lead our whole‑school approach from Year 7 through to Sixth Form. This is a key leadership position for an experienced and passionate educator who can shape strategic direction, inspire colleagues, and champion outstanding teaching for students with dyslexia.

In this role, you will drive the development of English and Literacy across the school, ensuring alignment with our vision and aims. You will lead the department in delivering excellent, differentiated, and appropriately adapted lessons that enable students with dyslexia to achieve strong outcomes.

  • Working Hours: This is a full‑time position working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm (44 hours per week) during school terms and for 11 further days during school holidays.
  • Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 12 noon.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Maths Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Maths Teacher to deliver high‑quality Maths teaching from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, with the flexibility to teach additional subjects where required. The role centres on providing well‑structured, differentiated, and appropriately adapted Maths lessons for students with dyslexia, up to Key Stage 4.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching Maths and developing numeracy skills, alongside specialist expertise in supporting students with dyslexia and applying evidence‑based dyslexia teaching strategies.

This position also involves contributing fully to the wider life of our independent boarding school.

  • Working Hours: This is a part-time position, 35.2 hours per week with working days to be confirmed. 
  • Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 12 noon.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

English and Literacy Teacher

We are looking for a skilled and committed teacher to deliver English and Literacy, and other subject areas where required, from Year 7 through to Sixth Form.

The role focuses on providing excellent, differentiated, and appropriately adapted English and Literacy lessons for students with dyslexia, up to Key Stage 4.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in teaching English and developing literacy skills, including phonics, word‑level and sentence‑level work. The ideal applicant will also bring specialist expertise in dyslexia support and the use of evidence‑based dyslexia teaching strategies.

This role also requires full participation in the wider life of an independent boarding school.

  • Working Hours: This is a full‑time position, working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm (44 hours per week) during term time, plus an additional 11 days worked during school holidays.
  • Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 12 noon.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Assistant to the Head of Learning Support

The Assistant to the Head of Learning Support will support with the strategic development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality SEND provision within an independent boarding school specialising in dyslexia and related specific learning difficulties. The role requires a strong understanding of EHCP processes, excellent communication with fee-paying parents and Local Authorities, and a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based practice.

  • Working Hours: Three days a week, 8.30am to 4.30pm (to be agreed with successful applicant), with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Term time only including INSET and a further 11 days during the school holidays.
  • Salary: £15,367 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  This is based on a full-time salary of £30,420.  
  • Annual Leave: This is a term-time plus role and therefore you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods. 
  • Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 12 noon.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Learning Development Mentor

To support the learning, social, and personal development of all Sixth Form students, both on‑site at Frewen College and off‑site at partner colleges. The role also includes delivering Maths and English tutoring to support GCSE resits and the development of functional skills (life skills and formal functional skills examinations).

The position additionally requires full participation in the wider life of an independent boarding school.

  • Working Hours: Term-time plus INSET and a further 11 days during the school holidays depending on the school needs, full‑time role, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, with a 30‑minute unpaid break.
  • Annual Leave: This is a term-time plus role and therefore you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods. 
  • Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 12 noon.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Therapy Assistant

This is a newly-created role working in our Learning Support department with our therapy teams.

  • Working Hours: Term-time plus INSET and a further 11 days during the school holidays depending on the school needs, full‑time role, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a 30‑minute unpaid break.
  • Salary: £19,209 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  This is based on a full-time salary of £25,760.
  • Annual Leave: As this is a term-time plus role, you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods. 
  • Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 12 noon.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Sixth Form Teaching Assistant
(Fixed term for Summer Term 2026 only)

We are looking for someone to join our team to work with our 6th form students based here at Frewen College and Bexhill College for our Summer Term.  

  • This is a fixed term role starting 13th April and ending 2nd July 2026.
  • Salary: The salary for this post will be based on £19,365 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  This is based on a full-time salary of £25,818.

For full details, please download the job description below.

 

Cleaner

We are looking for a responsible, friendly person to join our lovely Housekeeping Team.

  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 10am. This is a term-time only role.
  • Salary: £7,345 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.  This is based on an hourly rate of £12.71.
  • Annual Leave: This is a term-time only role being 34 weeks and therefore you will be expected to take your annual leave during school holiday periods.
  • Uniform and training provided. 

For full details, please download the job description below and to apply, please complete a Support Staff Application Form.

 

Invigilator staff

Come and join our exams team for this year's summer season. 

  • Working Hours: Hours of work to suit but primarily working through mid-May to mid-June.
  • Salary/Package: Hourly rate of £12.71 plus 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay.
  • Full training given. 

For full details, please download the job description below and to apply, please complete a Support Staff Application Form.

 

Volunteer Staff

Please contact us if you are interested in helping either in class, with lunchtime supervision, or with special events. We also welcome conservation and gardening volunteers prepared to help us preserve and develop our outstanding historic buildings, gardens and grounds.

Policies

Can be found here

  • British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
  • Crested
  • The Good Schools Guide
  • Boarding Schools Association
  • Elklan's 'Communication Friendly Schools
  • Independent Schools Association