About This Role
We are seeking to appoint a full time Graduate Teacher to live and work in this busy boarding school and to develop and share their subject expertise as well as to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. This is, in the first instance, a one-year appointment and one which involves close working with a range of staff and pupils within the senior school (and possibly within the Lancing Preparatory Schools also).
Upon successful completion of a year in post, a review of progress will be made and, if mutually agreed, a contract extension into a second year may allow access to funded PGCE teacher training and acquisition of Qualified Teacher Status.
The Graduate Teacher is responsible to the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular), the Assistant Head (Academic), relevant Head of Department and the Housemaster/ Housemistress of the House to which they are attached.
We welcome applications from graduates across all subject areas, and we are particularly interested in applicants with strong backgrounds in Drama, Science, or English, as these areas align with current departmental needs.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To teach or act as a teaching assistant in academic lessons (up to 15 35-minute periods per week) across all three terms as well as observe, and possibly assist in, the teaching of GCSE and A-Level in their subject area.
To have pastoral involvement in a boarding House to which the Graduate Teacher is attached, being on duty for one evening a week and one weekend per half term.
To act as a tutor to a group of no more than 6 pupils in III to V Form in the House to which attached.
To participate in the Co-curricular activities which may entail games coaching, involvement with the Combined Cadet Force, involvement with “Outreach”, the School’s service to the community project, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or Venture Scouts or, indeed, with areas of their academic specialism to enrich our curriculum.
To assist with the staffing of pupil recreational facilities at weekends and in the evenings.
To assist with the staffing of trips and visits.
To assist with the management of school events, e.g. meeting and greeting parents; assisting in House events; assisting in the supervision of pupils and welcoming of logistics at whole-school events (e.g. Carol Services, Founder’s Day).
To assist with Common Room Duties in the wider supervision of pupils in the evenings.
To attend staff inset day at the end and beginning of the term as reasonably required.
Your exact timetable will be established by the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) in consultation with the Assistant Head (Academic) and Head of Department.
Upon successful completion of a year in post, a review of progress will be made and, if mutually agreed, a contract extension into a second year may allow access to funded PGCE teacher training and acquisition of Qualified Teacher Status.
Skills and Experience
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge relevant to the role, typically evidenced through a degree or equivalent experience.
Show the ability to use initiative and take responsibility when completing tasks and supporting colleagues.
Be confident using IT systems and standard software tools needed for the role.
Be motivated to work effectively with children and young people in an educational environment.
Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Work well independently and collaboratively, managing time effectively and building positive relationships across the organisation.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities and day‑to‑day demands.
Application Procedure
Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
Application forms are available from the College website
A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of three referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.
Closing date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Interviews: w/c 27 April
The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.