Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Education of Boys

One-year Fixed Term Contract.

St Paul’s School is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13-18, occupying a superb 45-acre site on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. St Paul’s School excels academically at both A level and GCSE, with some of the highest national scores, but it is the work beyond the curriculum that excites both students and teachers alike.

Commencing September 2026

We are seeking a motivated, independent, and highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to support the development of the St Paul’s School Research Centre for the Education of Boys. The successful candidate will contribute to the Centre’s research programme through independent scholarship, collaborative projects, and the dissemination of research findings to both academic and practitioner audiences. This role offers an opportunity to help shape an emerging research centre focused on improving educational outcomes for boys through rigorous, evidence-based research. This fellowship is a one-year fixed term contract, with the potential for renewal for a second year.

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Hours: 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours per week)

To apply for this vacancy, please complete an online application form – hardcopy applications will not be accepted for this vacancy. If you have any queries, please contact recruitment@stpaulsschool.org.uk.

The closing date for all applications is midnight, Monday 20 April 2026

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 28 April 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our vision is to nurture a generation of Paulines that will make a positive contribution to the world; our three pillars of Scholarship, Opportunity and Character are the foundation of all that we do and we actively focus on five core character traits: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Integrity and Resilience.

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and are committed to creating an environment where all members of our community can appreciate and benefit from this.

It is our expectation that the values of all applicants align with our values.

St Paul’s School, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT

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