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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    31 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    9 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

33055

What skills and experience we're looking for

Has excellent subject and pedagogical knowledge

Has a track record of excellent outcomes for pupils

Radiates creativity and enthusiasm in the classroom

Has high expectations of themselves and pupils

Has a genuine commitment to learning about Consciousness-based Education

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills

Is a team player

Thrives on bringing out the best in our wonderful pupils

What the school offers its staff

An opportunity to join a school with a very strong, shared and uniquely effective ethos which forms the basis of its success – Consciousness-based Education

Full onsite support for developing your understanding and practice of Consciousness-based Education

Great staff and a harmonious working environment – where exceptionally high dedication is the norm and staff turnover is rare

A through-school with an excellent reputation and small class sizes (20 pupils per class)

A school graded ‘Good’ by OFSTED whose focus is on the holistic development of the students

An early opportunity to develop relationships with, and the English language experience of pupils from Y6 through to GCSE, by supporting the Y6 class teacher with English SATS preparation.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maharishi School is committed to enthusing and supporting all our students and puts a great deal of time and effort into supporting their development and wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Maharishi Free School

School type
Free School, ages 4 to 16
Education phase
All through school
School size
224 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01695 729912

Maharishi School is a wonderful place to be and as a Free School is able to innovate and be creative in the way it operates. The school combines a dynamic learning and working environment with a harmonious atmosphere through the uniquely effective system of Consciousness-based Education (CbE).
CbE includes pupils and staff practising Transcendental Meditation (TM). More than 200 published scientific studies show that the experience of restful alertness during TM brings balance to the whole physiology, supporting well-being, and systematically develops both creativity and intelligence.
Maharishi School is an all-through, one form entry school, with pupils from ages 4 to 16.

Arranging a visit to Maharishi Free School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@maharishischool.com.

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