Career Opportunities

Work at Argyle House School, Sunderland

Explore our current job vacancies at Argyle House School and Little Crickets Sunderland. 

Argyle House School is a leading Independent School in Sunderland, providing high-quality education for boys and girls aged 3 to 16. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and personal development, we create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where students thrive.

Working at Argyle House School offers a range of benefits, including:

  • A supportive and welcoming school community

  • Small class sizes, allowing for a more personalised teaching experience

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression

  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives, helping them grow academically and personally 

 Senior pupils playing football

What our staff say:

"It is lovely working at Argyle House. I get to know my pupils very well due to our small class sizes and I am able to make sure that they are challenged in many ways both academically and personally. I enjoy being there for the moments our pupils achieve what they are aiming for and celebrate every milestone for them together no matter how big or small a task. I enjoy being in our school environment and knowing that I am able to do my job to the best of my ability and help my pupils succeed in a variety of different areas of their life." - Mrs White, Year 1 Teacher. 

Current Vacancies

Here at Argyle House School we are looking to recruit the following:

Senior School Maths Teacher

Required for September 2025

Part Time, 0.8 / Permanent

Situated in the leafy suburb of Thornhill in Sunderland, Argyle House School is a school with a dynamic staff, hardworking, motivated pupils and excellent facilities.

Applications are invited from a well-qualified and enthusiastic graduate to join our vibrant School to teach Maths to GCSE. We are looking for someone who has a passion to teach a broad curriculum to a high standard and make a significant contribution to the enrichment programme.

Argyle House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS.

Closing date for applications:  12 noon – Friday 16th May

Interview dates – week beginning Monday 19th May

If you have not been contacted by the interview date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form 

For more information, please contact [email protected] 

Senior School SENCO

Required for September

Full Time / Permanent

Situated in the leafy suburb of Thornhill in Sunderland, Argyle House School is a school with a dynamic staff, hardworking, motivated pupils and excellent facilities.

Applications are invited from a well-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our vibrant School to work across our Senior School.

Argyle House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS.

Closing date for applications:  12 noon – Friday 16th May

Interview dates – week beginning Monday 19th May

If you have not been contacted by the interview date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Description and Person Description 

Application Form 

For more information, please contact [email protected] 

One-to-One Teaching Assistant 

Required as soon as possible 

Part Time, Term Time only

Situated in the leafy suburb of Thornhill in Sunderland, Argyle House School is a school with a dynamic staff, hardworking, motivated pupils and excellent facilities.

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) within the secondary department of the school. The successful candidate will work closely with a pupil who has both communication and interaction needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.

We reserve the right to close applications once a suitable applicant has been found.

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form 

For more information, please contact [email protected] 

Argyle House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

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Argyle House School and Little Crickets Sunderland joined Forfar Education in 2021. 

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