Work at St. Edmund's
Founded in 1874 as a boys’ boarding Prep School, St. Edmund's has been co-educational since 2008 and currently has around 550 pupils from Nursery up to Form 11.
St. Edmund’s is very proud of the unique partnership that exists between staff, pupils and parents and we consider ourselves to be fortunate in having dedicated, enthusiastic, loyal and well-qualified staff in all areas of the school.
We know from staff and pupils, past and present, that St. Edmund's is a special place. We pride ourselves on a reputation for achieving high academic results whilst seeking to provide an excellent all-round education for our pupils. St. Edmund's fosters curiosity and the love of learning in its pupils; teachers benefit from a friendly and supportive staff room as well as innovative approaches to teaching and learning. There is a real community feel at St. Edmund's and a sense of an extended family with a welcoming, respectful atmosphere.
Dr Adam Walliker is Headmaster of the school with Mr Steve Barnes as Deputy Head. They work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school.
In the Nursery, Lower Prep, Prep and Senior School, class teachers are carefully chosen to provide academic, social and emotional support to the children.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our incredible team, then please do look at our current vacancies below and send a completed application form and covering letter to:
Mr Richard Taylor, Deputy Head (Prep Academic) at rmat@saintedmunds.co.uk (Teacher Vacancies)
Mrs Sam Wassell, School Secretary at schoolsecretary@saintedmunds.co.uk (Support Staff Vacancies)
The school is fully committed to safeguarding children and requires all job applicants to complete the School’s Application Form and read our Safeguarding and Recruitment Process Policies. St. Edmund's School supports the principle of equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, disability or sexual orientation. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
