Christ's College is a proud provider of Christian education in Guildford that serves a large urban and rural community.  We believe a great values driven education has the power to transform futures.  Every student who joins us will receive the very best education and will be prepared to take their place in the world with confidence, purpose, enthusiasm and strength of character.

Our shared Christian values of Love, Co-operation, Stewardship, Respect and Service permeate all the the work undertaken in college.  Students are encouraged to recognise the importance of education in their own fulfilment as individuals.  They do this through developing a love of learning; discovering and sharing their talents, gifts and skills; and by living the Christian values.

A young person's happiness and well-being are recognised as foundations to their success.  The level of pastoral care we provide at Christ's College is second to none.  As a faith college we nurture every student in developing resilience and self-worth, supporting them through any setbacks and celebrating their successes.

We strive for the very best for every student, whatever their academic ability or personal circumstances and have created a learning environment to deliver a curriculum that provides the essential intellectual capital for the young people in our care.

Surrey is a county of contrasts. Only a short journey from London, it also offers a quick escape into peaceful countryside. This pleasant environment is combined with transport links that include the M3, M23 and M25 motorways, road and rail to London, and easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

In spite of a population of just over a million in a comparatively small area of 650 square miles, 80% of the county is farmland, woods, heath and open land. Although Surrey is a wealthy county, there are areas of relative poverty, particularly around some of the larger towns and a number of schools have pupils with a wide diversity of nationalities, cultures and languages.

Booming economy
There have recently been several major town centre redevelopments in Surrey. In the field of education and research, centres include Royal Holloway University (London) at Egham and Surrey University at Guildford. New research related technologies are also represented at Surrey University's research park and many multinational companies continue to relocate from London to Surrey.

Environmental issues
In Surrey there is a need to balance environmental conservation with the requirement for more homes, roads and commercial development.

For teachers in schools interested in green issues, Surrey County Council promotes environmental awareness with a wide range of initiatives to develop pupils' knowledge and experience.

Tourism and leisure
Surrey provides a wealth of contrasting leisure activities. Among the historic sites are Hampton Court Palace and Runnymede, as well as National Trust properties such as Clandon and Polesden Lacey. Other attractions include picturesque villages, gardens, such as Wisley, racecourses and river trips. Surrey also has seven major arts venues.

Sports centres are also plentiful, among them the Spectrum Centre in Guildford, probably the most exciting leisure complex in the UK. Other first-class facilities are available in Camberley, Egham, Lingfield and Oxted.

For cyclists and walkers there is an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes and Surrey also boasts high-quality shopping malls, particularly in Kingston, Guildford and Camberley.

The Visit Surrey tourism website gives comprehensive information about all these leisure activities.

 

Travel
Surrey has good road and rail links to London, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

At Christ’s College there is a strong emphasis on sustaining and raising achievement in creative, innovative ways and there is a genuine commitment to collaboration and professional development. Christ's College is a values driven educational establishment which underpins all areas of college life.

Our values are:

• Love
• Co-operation
• Stewardship
• Respect
• Service

These values make Christ’s College a positive and inclusive community in which all students feel safe, valued and part of the family. Our college aims to serve our community by providing a fully inclusive education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. At Christ’s College we believe a great values driven education has the power to transform futures. If you are looking for an exciting place to work with dedicated staff, positive students and supportive parents then join us.

The College is heavily focused on developing expertise within teaching and learning and you will be trained and supported in the TEEP model of teaching. There is a proven track record of excellent professional development opportunities.

Advantages of working at Christ’s College:

• There is a real sense of belonging, camaraderie and mutual respect among the whole community
• The parents and governors are very supportive of the College and appreciative of the work we are doing
• The children want to do their best and will work hard as they respect their teachers’ knowledge and commitment
• The staff are dedicated, skilful and hard-working
• There are good opportunities for internal promotion in a growing school which has a tradition of acknowledging and rewarding hard work
• As a relatively small school which offers a full suite of extra-curricular activities, it is easy to be involved in a wide range of enrichment activities in Sport, Performing Arts and elsewhere.
• All staff are able to join the Surrey Benefits scheme which offers reductions on a wide variety of products such as holidays, shopping and cinema tickets.