Job vacancies and careers | Embley School, independent education in Romsey, Hampshire

Embley is a wonderful and inspiring place to work. We are proud to be one of the most innovative, ambitious and forward-thinking independent schools in the UK.

By combining the passion and expertise of our teachers and business support staff with forward-thinking teaching and learning practices, exceptional facilities, and the latest technologies, we unlock the potential in every child and help them grow.

We have nearly 200 staff working at Embley across a range of teaching and operational departments, with a strong emphasis on continuing personal development. Training is delivered at Inset days and twilight sessions across the academic year with a programme covering the latest developments in teaching, sharing of best practice and insights from visiting educational experts, including Winchester and Southampton universities and TES.

Staff work collaboratively and observe each other regularly, with professional conversations to support development. This not only ensures our continuous focus on high quality teaching and learning but reinforces our mutually supportive professional relationships at Embley. Subject specific training is also encouraged to ensure staff have the latest knowledge of their curricula and specifications.

All teachers receive free membership to the Chartered College of Teaching and a subscription to the College’s peer-reviewed journal and networking opportunities. As part of the United Learning group, we also offer access to PGCE and QTS training. Click here to find out more.

Benefits of working at Embley

Generous employee benefits package
Extensive continuing personal development opportunities for career development and progression
Excellent support and training for trainee teachers
Contributory pension scheme
Health cash plan
Complimentary school lunches during term time
Employee assistance programme offering confidential counselling and a 24/7 support link
Generous rewards programme with 250+ discounts
Sabbaticals for long service
A discount on fees for salaried staff with children

Vacancies

Teacher of Design & Technology/ 3D Design
The Teacher of Design & Technology/ 3D Design will be a professional with a specialism in resistant materials to exploit the potential of our large well equipped workshops and studios in order to promote pupils’ engagement with the subject both within the curriculum and beyond. Many of our students aspire to pursuing careers and further education pathways within the design industries, and part of the role will be to support them in achieving their goals. The successful applicant therefore will have the ability to inspire and support pupils to achieve their best throughout KS3 through to GCSE and A Level. For more information about the role click here. Full time: 37.5 hours Start date: Jan 2027 Closing date for receipt of applications: 17:00 on Thursday 25 June 2026

Teacher of Design & Technology/ 3D Design

The Teacher of Design & Technology/ 3D Design will be a professional with a specialism in resistant materials to exploit the potential of our large well equipped workshops and studios in order to promote pupils’ engagement with the subject both within the curriculum and beyond.

Many of our students aspire to pursuing careers and further education pathways within the design industries, and part of the role will be to support them in achieving their goals. The successful applicant therefore will have the ability to inspire and support pupils to achieve their best throughout KS3 through to GCSE and A Level.

For more information about the role click here.
Full time: 37.5 hours
Start date: Jan 2027
Closing date for receipt of applications: 17:00 on Thursday 25 June 2026

Transport Manager
The Embley Transport Manager is responsible for the school’s extensive in-house minibus fleet, which transports over 350 pupils to and from school across 27 routes. The post holder will ensure that drivers and vehicles are available to fulfil the daily routes as well as provide support to activities within the school, such as trips and match fixtures. The post holder will be the primary point of contact for parents, staff and members of the public regarding the transport service. Therefore, they must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is an extremely busy role that delivers a pivotal service. The successful candidate will be organised, give attention to detail and be able to stay calm and professional under pressure. The minibus routes are mainly run in-house with our own minibuses and Embley employed drivers. We are looking for a confident team leader who can demonstrate the skills required to manage a large permanent team alongside some contractors and relief drivers. For more information about the role click here. Full time: 37.5 hours (39 weeks per year) Start date: As soon as possible (1 September 2026) Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 2 July 2026

Transport Manager

The Embley Transport Manager is responsible for the school’s extensive in-house minibus fleet, which transports over 350 pupils to and from school across 27 routes.

The post holder will ensure that drivers and vehicles are available to fulfil the daily routes as well as provide support to activities within the school, such as trips and match fixtures.

The post holder will be the primary point of contact for parents, staff and members of the public regarding the transport service. Therefore, they must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This is an extremely busy role that delivers a pivotal service. The successful candidate will be organised, give attention to detail and be able to stay calm and professional under pressure.

The minibus routes are mainly run in-house with our own minibuses and Embley employed drivers. We are looking for a confident team leader who can demonstrate the skills required to manage a large permanent team alongside some contractors and relief drivers.

For more information about the role click here.
Full time: 37.5 hours (39 weeks per year)
Start date: As soon as possible (1 September 2026)
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 2 July 2026

Sports Coach
The Visiting Sports Coach role at Embley is an opportunity for someone who genuinely loves developing young people through sport and wants to be part of a warm, ambitious school community. You’ll play a meaningful part in shaping pupils’ confidence, skills and enjoyment across a wide age range, bringing your own coaching expertise and passion for excellence into every session. With access to quality facilities and a supportive Director of Sport, you’ll have the freedom to deliver engaging, safe and inspiring coaching that helps every student feel seen, challenged and encouraged. This role is for a 12-month fixed-term contract. 8 hours per week. 3 hours on a Wednesday and 5 hours on a Saturday. For more information about the role click here. Part time: 8 hours per week Start date: 1 September 2026 Closing date for receipt of applications: 6 July 2026

Sports Coach

The Visiting Sports Coach role at Embley is an opportunity for someone who genuinely loves developing young people through sport and wants to be part of a warm, ambitious school community.

You’ll play a meaningful part in shaping pupils’ confidence, skills and enjoyment across a wide age range, bringing your own coaching expertise and passion for excellence into every session.

With access to quality facilities and a supportive Director of Sport, you’ll have the freedom to deliver engaging, safe and inspiring coaching that helps every student feel seen, challenged and encouraged.

This role is for a 12-month fixed-term contract. 8 hours per week. 3 hours on a Wednesday and 5 hours on a Saturday.

For more information about the role click here.
Part time: 8 hours per week
Start date: 1 September 2026
Closing date for receipt of applications: 6 July 2026

Local area and transport links to Embley

Located in the heart of the English countryside and on the edge of the New Forest, Embley is within easy reach of cities including Winchester, Southampton and Salisbury.

Southampton Central and Southampton Parkway have fast train connections to London. From Romsey, there is a direct line to the West country passing through Salisbury, Bath and Bristol to Cardiff, and Southampton and Portsmouth to the East. Embley is easily accessible by road, being five minutes from the M27 at Junction 2.

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