Ready to inspire the next generation?

At Brambletye School, we believe that the secret to a great education isn’t just found in a textbook, but in the muddy knees of an outdoor explorer and the proud smile of a child who has just conquered the top of the climbing frame. 

We are looking for an outstanding Pre-Prep Teacher to join our family starting in the Autumn Term of 2026.  Whether you are a seasoned educator or a talented Early Careers Teacher, you will find a home here among a team that genuinely values your wellbeing as much as your lesson plans.

Our school is set within a magnificent country house where the views of the Ashdown Forest are almost as stimulating as our curriculum. You will be the architect of a classroom that is safe, vibrant, and perhaps a little bit magical, ensuring every child feels like the main character in their own educational story.  While you will likely start your journey with our energetic Year 1s, you should be the kind of versatile professional who is happy to lead any group from Reception through to Year 2 with a sense of humour and a lot of heart.

Life at Brambletye is guided by a simple but powerful trio of values: Work Hard, Play Hard, and Be Kind.  We want a practitioner who doesn’t just teach these principles but breathes them into every interaction.  In return for your dedication and your knack for managing a room full of engaged, vibrant, and curious children with a calm, diplomatic touch, we offer a highly attractive salary and a workplace culture that celebrates its staff with regular social events. You will also enjoy perks like generous school fee remission and complimentary use of our excellent leisure facilities for those days when you need to swap the whiteboard for the tennis court.

If you have a good honours degree and the capacity to deal sensitively with a fallen playground knee or a complex pastoral concern, we would love to hear from you.  We are a community that thrives on mutual support, and we promise a comprehensive induction to make sure you feel settled from day one.  Please join us in shaping a world where children leave us being the very best versions of themselves.

For the full details of the role, please refer to the Pre-Prep Teacher Applicant Information Pack.

Key Dates

Application deadline: Wednesday, 18th March 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: during the week commencing Monday, 23rd March 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Brambletye School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection process. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Wanted: A Sandpit Diplomat and Forest Explorer to Join Our Nursery Team

If you believe that the best classrooms have no walls and that a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification is essentially a license to be a professional superhero, we would love to hear from you.  Nestled in the stunning Ashdown Forest, Brambletye isn’t just a school; it’s a 300-strong family where kindness is our currency and the Work Hard, Play Hard, Be Kind ethos is woven into everything we do.

We are looking for a fantastic Nursery Practitioner to cover a maternity leave from 20th May to 3rd July 2026, with the potential to stay on for the autumn term.  You’ll be the right-hand person to our Room Leaders, helping our tiniest pupils navigate everything from personal hygiene to the high-stakes world of sandpit diplomacy…..it would also help if you have a genuine love for the outdoors (plus if you know your way around a Forest School, that’s a massive win!).

For the full details of the role, please refer to the Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Leave) Applicant Information Pack.

Key Dates

Application deadline: Friday 20th March 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: Tuesday, 24th March 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Brambletye School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection process. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you live overseas are interested in joining us as one of our International Gap Assistants, we use the company Letzlive to recruit for these roles.  For further information about Letzlive, please visit their website: https://www.letzlive.org/.  Please note that we do not accept direct applications or CV’s.

International Gap Assistant at Brambletye School

Our International Gap Assistants join us on a one year contract every January and are key members of the school community. An integral part of the Gap Assistant’s role is bringing their life experiences for our pupils to learn and benefit from, to broaden their horizons and to be excellent role models.

As a Gap Assistant you will be expected to demonstrate:

• Leadership qualities.
• To be a role model to our pupils by being hardworking, reliable and punctual, demonstrating honesty and integrity at all times, smart in appearance, support the aims of the School.
• To develop and maintain appropriate relationships with both staff and pupils.

The role of Gap Assistant at Brambletye School is far from routine with no two days being the same. In order to be successful in this post you will need to:

• Possess a real interest in children, particularly in their welfare and education.
• Be prepared to be flexible in your approach to work.
• Work hard and be adaptable.
• Exercise enthusiasm and show initiative.
• Be a team player.
• Be willing to help out and get stuck in.
• Enjoy being part of a close-knit community.

In return we offer you a supportive and caring working environment with the opportunity during the generous school holidays to travel and explore the UK and further afield.