Dunottar School

Dunottar School is a vibrant, co-educational independent secondary school in Reigate, Surrey, educating around 460 pupils aged 11 to 18. 

As we approach our Centenary year in 2026, Dunottar is entering an exciting period of growth and development, having been granted permission to expand our roll to 600 pupils.

At Dunottar, our aim is to bring out the best in every pupil, enabling them to be the very best they can be. Pastoral care lies at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on fostering a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment. Alongside this, we provide an outstanding education, delivered through excellent teaching and high levels of individual support, helping pupils to achieve added value which is comparable with what is achieved in the top schools in the UK.

For staff, Dunottar offers a rewarding and fulfilling professional environment where you will genuinely feel that you are shaping not just the futures of the pupils we teach, but the school itself. Through United Learning, colleagues benefit from exceptional professional development and extensive collaboration opportunities. Whatever stage of your career, Dunottar offers an environment in which you can continue to learn, develop and thrive. 

The School is set within a handsome Palladian-style mansion in 15 acres of beautiful grounds, just a short distance from Reigate town centre. Alongside the historic Mansion House, modern facilities include a university-style Sixth Form Centre with café and social spaces, a £4.5 million Performing Arts Centre featuring a 500-seat theatre and music practice rooms, dedicated art and 3D design studios and excellent sporting facilities. 

Our sports provision includes a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a large sports hall with a four-lane cricket net system, three floodlit outdoor netball courts and extensive playing fields. Rugby and football fixtures are hosted at South Park FC and Old Reigatians RFC, where pupils benefit from access to high-quality pitches, including a 4G surface. 

We are delighted that you are considering a career at Dunottar School. We are a close-knit team where professional excellence is valued. We seek colleagues who are committed to the highest professional standards, eager to contribute to the wider life of the school and excited by the opportunities that come with being part of an ambitious community.

United Learning

Dunottar School is part of United Learning, a well-established group of more than a hundred independent schools and academies. United Learning seeks to improve the life chances of all the children and young people it serves, and its mission is to bring out 'the best in everyone' – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

As part of United Learning, we have access to specialist resources to support teaching and learning. Our teachers benefit from an exceptional curriculum, and are supported by a comprehensive CPD programme to aid their development at every stage of their career. Highly-qualified subject experts are available to assist our academic departments, and every teacher has the opportunity to join a national network where they can share ideas and best practice for their subject. Each school is closely supported by our experienced Director of Independent Schools, themselves a former head, who guides our continuing improvement. Regular meetings for Heads enable the sharing of ideas, and drive innovation. All of this support has a direct and positive impact on outcomes for our pupils.