Christ's Hospital School |

Unique to Christ’s Hospital is its mission, which has stood for over 470 years: to challenge inequality by providing a nurturing, transformative education for young people from all backgrounds. The school prides itself on its academic excellence, rich history, charitable ethos, stunning buildings and site, rewarding work environment and diverse community. It is in the independent sector, but we are far from being a typical independent school.

We take pride in being the most diverse independent school in the UK, where individuals from all backgrounds come together to share experiences and broaden perspectives. Our students come from London and the southeast and, increasingly, from further afield in the UK; we also welcome students from overseas, including Hong Kong, China, Japan and Europe. Our commitment to social and cultural diversity fosters an inclusive environment, preparing our students to navigate a globalised world with kindness, inclusivity, responsibility, perseverance and individuality.

CH (as it is affectionately known) provides more financial support to its students than any other school in the sector. In the current academic year, 80% of our main intake come to us from state schools. More than 75% receive financial support, with 10% paying nothing and a further 24% paying less than 10% of the full fee. We have full fee payers from the UK and overseas (approximately 22% of students this year), with staff children making up the balance. Many students start at CH having already faced significant challenges in their young lives. CH provides them with a safe and secure place to develop and achieve their full potential. Many will be the first in their family to attend university; they don’t have that easy certainty of aspiration and success that can characterise their peers in independent education.

The school offers a varied and interesting curriculum inside and outside the classroom as well as facilities which would be the envy of many schools. All aspects of our holistic education have challenge and opportunity at their core. We have recently developed a comprehensive expeditionary education programme and are building state-of-the-art athletics track and adventure trail which will complement our inclusive learning environments.

CH bases its experience in continuous learning and growth, for our students and staff. We provide frequent, personalised and comprehensive professional learning opportunities that empower our staff, ensuring they are abreast of contemporary educational thinking. This commitment translates into improved educational experiences for our students.

So, why come to CH? Because our students are inspiring; because you get to share in their achievements and see them reach a potential that might otherwise be frustrated by their home and financial circumstances; because every day you learn something new; because you get an opportunity to push back against the limits and constraints that a lack of social mobility implies; because it is fun, stimulating and ultimately satisfying to work with young people who want to achieve.

If this, and the information that follows, suggest that CH is a place to which you can bring relevant personal and professional experience and where you can make a real difference to the lives of our young people and to your colleagues, please do think about joining us at Christ’s Hospital. It is a place where you can contribute to a transformative education for our students and therefore go about creating positive change in the world beyond.

Christ's Hospital is located in West Sussex, nestled in 1200 acres of stunning countryside between London and Brighton. It is conveniently situated for transport links. The school benefits from its own mainline railway station, with regular trains to London, Gatwick and the South Coast. It also has strong airport links being 20 miles south of Gatwick and 45miles from Heathrow.

The campus at Christ's Hospital is truly majestic, making a lasting impression from the moment you arrive. The grounds feature sweeping sports fields, beautiful buildings and a spectacular Quad.

Teaching takes place in 90 well-equipped classrooms organised by department. Each classroom is equipped with specialist resources and dedicated facilities to enhance the learning experience. The library at Christ's Hospital offers access to over 20,000 books, newspapers and journals. It also features a fully integrated online catalogue system, providing additional resources for students.

In addition to the 16 boarding houses and two upper sixth form residences, students have access to a purpose-built theatre, a modern sports centre, a music school and an art school.

Christ's Hospital runs an ongoing programme of renovation and redevelopment which ensures that the facilities remain modern and up to date. This commitment to maintaining the site reflects the school’s dedication to providing a high-quality learning environment. The majority of students and many teachers live on site, creating a close-knit community where staff and students feel happy and secure.

Christ’s Hospital employs over 450 staff and has a diverse range of employment opportunities, including teachers, plumbers, electricians, school nurses, accountants and sports coaches. Everyone employed by Christ’s Hospital has a direct or indirect impact on the students who live and study at the school.

Christ’s Hospital is a remarkable school and has recently been announced as Independent School of the Year 2024/25 by Independent School Parent Magazine as well as receiving first place in the Performing Arts category. The school is one of the most extraordinary charitable organisations in British education. Its story starts in the 16th century and its charitable mission now is largely the same as it was then, which is, in the admission of its students, ‘to have regard especially to children of families in social, financial or other specific need’.

Christ’s Hospital is a 24-hour operation during school term times, and we require flexibility from those who work here. Some of the roles within the organisation are live-in. Often these roles will require early starts and later finishes but benefit from housing for this purpose.

• CH is in a beautiful rural setting but is only a five-minute car trip to Horsham. It also has its own train station, with Horsham two minutes away, Gatwick 20 minutes and Victoria just under an hour. The south coast is easily accessible, and the Guildford-Shoreham Downslink runs just outside the school.
• The school is financially stable, with places in our Year 7 and Year 9 being over-subscribed every year and we run a waiting list. It is backed by strong financial planning and continues to make extensive contributions to our students’ bursarial support.
• CH has a thriving ECT and induction programme for new teaching staff. Teachers also benefit from a comprehensive and bespoke Professional Growth Programme which operates alongside external courses and school-wide INSET. PGCE, Masters and further training have all been funded for staff.
• Staff children, having satisfied the entrance criteria, benefit from a considerable reduction in fees.
• Membership of Bluecoat Sports, the school’s sports centre, comes at a significantly reduced cost, starting at under £20 per month for a family.
• Free lunch and other refreshments are available for staff throughout the day, and breakfast and teas are also provided for staff on boarding duty days.
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card which provides access to more than 15,000 high street and on-line discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
• CH is a thriving community for staff and their families, with numerous social and cultural events.
• Discounted theatre and concert tickets for public events held in the school theatre are offered, and staff have access to the school library and resources centre.
• Free parking is available for all staff working on-site.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment guidelines, including carrying out on-line searches on shortlisted candidates to check suitability to work in an environment with children.

All staff are required to follow published statutory guidance and the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times and to share in the corporate commitment to promoting the safety and welfare of students.

In addition to a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures, staff are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.