Downe House School

Downe House isn't simply one of the country's leading boarding schools; it is a wonderfully caring and nurturing community, where girls aged 11 to 18 are given every opportunity and encouragement to develop new skills and flourish academically.

Downe House is a true full boarding school with a unique blend of traditional values and forward thinking, where every girl is encouraged to explore and discover all her strengths. Not tied by the constraints of a traditional school day, we can provide an exceptional range of co-curricular and enrichment opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

Of course, academic results matter greatly to us and we expect girls to aspire to excellence in all they do, both in the classroom and beyond. However, we place equal importance on equipping every girl with a well-established work ethic and a core set of traditional values, skills and beliefs that will allow her to flourish in today’s rapidly changing world. 

With only girls in the classroom, in the science labs, on stage and on the sports field, both intellectual and physical confidence can grow without any stereotyping or gender-weighted expectations. 

So many things make the difference at Downe House. For girls in the Lower School, it includes the term spent in France by all Lower Fourth girls. The Upper School and Sixth Form have the opportunity to take part in our far-reaching Global Schools’ Exchange Programme with 16 partner schools across six continents. Not to mention our Elective Programme which provides ‘super-curricular’ academic enrichment to challenge and stretch able girls and a holistic approach to wellbeing through the ‘Learning for Life’ programme which gives girls the tools for life to care for themselves as well as each other. 

We aim to ignite a love of learning and take each girl on an adventure in education to ensure that when the time comes to leave Downe House, she believes that there is nothing that she cannot achieve in the world. Find out more at www.downehouse.net



Current vacancies at Downe House School

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Director of Digital Delivery and Innovation

A Microsoft Showcase School, Downe House is committed to preparing pupils for their future, and also ensuring that the organisation of the School runs effectively and seamlessly using market leading technology. As a member of the Leadership Team..

Head of Department
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Head of Communications and Marketing

Working for one of the leading girls’ independent boarding schools in the country, the post-holder will be integral in developing and delivering a successful communication and marketing strategy and through effective PR content....

Head of Department Marketing/Communications
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Head of Spanish

As a traditional girls’ boarding school with a modern twist, we offer an enriching, caring and creative environment, where every girl is challenged and supported in equal measure.

Head of Department Teacher
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Development Assistant and Archivist

This is a brilliant opportunity for a hardworking and talented individual looking to pursue or hone their fundraising skills. You will also work in the Archives filing materials/ephemera, both physical and digital.

Administration Admissions/Registrar Marketing/Communications Support Staff
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Graduate Boarding Assistant

Are you interesting in developing your career working with children in an education or boarding setting? This varied and interesting role would suit a graduate who would like to develop their career in education or working with children.

Boarding Staff
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Graduate Sports Assistant - Strength and Conditioning

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Graduate with Strength and Conditioning specialism to join us. You will be living on site and working closely with the Sports Department and our various Boarding Houses to support sports activities throughout the School.

Boarding Staff Sports Specialist
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