WORKING AT FRENSHAM
TEACHING STAFF
As a progressive school, our teachers will find an exciting innovative opportunity to really engage with the students. Their role is not just to disperse knowledge, but to instill lasting learning and skills. Beyond a specific subject, our teachers engage students in cross-curricular projects and social, moral and ethical discussions and above all create genuine, lasting relationships built on mutual respect.
SCITT Trainee Teachers
- Dance & Maths
Are you a graduate or career-changer looking to begin an inspiring career in teaching? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to train as a tuition-fee trainee teacher at Frensham Heights School in partnership with South Farnham SCITT, an Ofsted Outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training. We currently have trainee opportunities in both Dance and Maths. Please do still enquire if you are interested in other subject areas.
As a trainee at Frensham Heights, you will train in a highly supportive and vibrant school community, gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarded by South Farnham SCITT and a PGCE from the University of Brighton, and develop as a confident, reflective practitioner learning alongside expert colleagues. You will work in a sector that values academic excellence, professional autonomy and personal development, while becoming part of a growing network of independent schools committed to developing future teachers.
Closing Date 1 June 2026
For application information, please send the completed application to: head@frensham.org.
SUPPORT STAFF
As a cohesive community, it is just as important that our support staff are onboard with the communal vision and ethos of the school. There are many events throughout the year, not to mention lunchtime everyday, where students, teachers and support staff come together. It's more than just a day job, but something that you can become passionately involved with.
Digital and Creative Content Manager
Full-Time | All Year Round | Start Summer 2026
Frensham Heights is a genuinely distinctive independent school, with a confident creative identity. We are seeking a Digital and Creative Content Manager to build on this work and play a key role in ensuring the school continues to stand out in the independent school sector.
This is a hands‑on creative role with responsibility for ensuring consistently high standards of design, visual identity and creative output across digital and print. The role spans website content, organic social media, design, photography and event support, and offers real scope to shape how the school is seen and experienced.
Application Process
Please send your application, and direct any questions, to Susie Birdsall at susiebirdsall@frensham.org.
Early applications are warmly encouraged, and candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date. Please note that we may close applications early.
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 31st May.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 1st June.
Minibus Drivers
Term time only • 34 weeks a year • Monday to Friday• Mornings • Afternoons
Frensham Heights is a progressive co-educational independent boarding and day school located in Farnham GU10 4EA on the Surrey and Hampshire border. We provide minibus services to bring our students to and from school covering Fleet, Guildford, Haslemere, Alton and Four Marks areas and we are seeking to expand our routes.
We have three vacancies for new minibus drivers to join our team. Successful applicants will have: a clean driving licence (with D1), good communication skills, be able to maintain appropriate student behaviour, be calm, attentive and observant.
Start date: 1 September 2026. Competitive salary, contributory pension scheme and free breakfast.
The hourly rate of pay is £14.90 for a 17.5 hour week; Mon- Fri, 7.00-8.30 am, 4.00 - 6.00 pm. Earlier morning start times may apply, depending on the route.
For application information, please send the completed application to: susiebirdsall@frensham.org. Closing date: 2 June 2026 but applications will be reviewed before then.
PA TO THE HEAD
Full-Time | All Year Round
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to the Head to provide high‑level, confidential and proactive professional support to the Head, ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective operation of the Head’s office. The successful candidate will act as a trusted gatekeeper, organiser and adviser, supporting the Head in managing a complex leadership role within a busy independent school.
Completed application forms should be submitted, along with a covering letter of application outlining suitability for the post, to susiebirdsall@frensham.org
The closing date for applications is Monday 8 June 2026 with interviews on Friday 12 June.
Early applications are warmly encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint an exceptional candidate prior to deadline.
Frensham Heights is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires its staff to share this commitment. All candidates will have a Safeguarding Suitability interview and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, checks with past employers and a Prohibition from Teaching and Management Check. All posts 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.