Job vacancies at Northbourne Park

Northbourne Park School is a successful independent IAPS day and boarding school for boys and girls aged between Nursery and 13 years old, set in beautiful parkland between Canterbury and Deal, Kent.

Please find below our current vacancies. Contact office@northbournepark.com for application packs and further information. 

Graduate Assistants (September 2024 to July 2025)

We are looking for inspirational and energetic graduates to join our boarding team and sports department from September 2024.

If you are seeking an exciting opportunity to work with young people, build excellent transferable skills and develop your employability and career progression, this would be the right fit! We offer a delightful school community, a strong team of supportive colleagues and a lovely rural working environment. Northbourne Park has a strong tradition of Outdoor Education and sporting excellence.

For more information, including an application pack, email the School Office at office@northbournepark.com

Northbourne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  An enhanced DBS clearance check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.  All staff members at the School are expected to fulfil their obligation and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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School Chaplain (part-time)

We are seeking a School Chaplain to contribute to the organisation of services, collective worship and events and to promote the Christian values of the school.

The successful candidate will work across the school to encourage and support all members of the school community in Christian spirituality, as well as welcoming those from all faiths and none, promoting the spiritual and moral development of each person and encouraging rich and diverse cultures.

Salary: A stipend of £100 for each service/event attended by the Chaplain, payable on invoice. For more information, including an application pack, or to arrange an initial call or visit, please contact the school office: office@northbournepark.com

Northbourne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.  All staff members at the school are expected to fulfil their obligation and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Head of Boarding

We are looking for an energetic and caring boarding professional to lead our boarding community, from September 2024 or January 2025. You will have a proven track record in boarding, delivering a nurturing, engaging and safe experience.

The school will consider applications from both teaching and non-teaching professionals. In return, we offer a delightful school community, a strong team of supportive colleagues and a lovely rural working environment. Northbourne Park has a strong tradition of Outdoor Education, as well as excellence in sport, music and languages. Alongside the school's English curriculum, we run a unique Section Française Bilingue for pupils in Years 7 and 8, which helps create a rich and valued culture for languages at the school and a thriving full boarding community.

Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd May 2024, with interviews being held during the week beginning 13th May. For more information, including an application pack, or to arrange an initial call or visit, please contact the school office: office@northbournepark.com

Northbourne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. All staff members at the school are expected to fulfil their obligation and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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Head of Spanish (part-time)

We are looking for an inspirational and energetic Head of Spanish (part-time) from September 2024 or January 2025. You will be an excellent teacher, with high expectations; able to inspire the children you teach, you will have a ‘can do’ approach to school life. 

Northbourne Park School is proud of the importance that language learning and a global outlook play in children's overall development. Alongside the school's English curriculum, we run a unique Section Française Bilingue for pupils in Years 7 and 8, which helps create a rich and valued culture for languages at the school.

We offer a delightful school community, a strong team of supportive colleagues and a lovely rural working environment. Northbourne Park also has a strong tradition of Outdoor Education and sporting excellence.

Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd May 2024, with interviews being held during the week beginning 13th May. For more information, including an application pack, or to arrange an initial call or visit, please contact the school office: office@northbournepark.com

Northbourne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. All staff members at the school are expected to fulfil their obligation and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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Key Stay 2/3 Drama Teacher (part-time)

We are looking for an inspirational and energetic Drama Teacher (part-time) from September 2024. You will be a qualified teacher with experience of teaching drama; with imagination, commitment and ambition to inspire pupils to enjoy their learning. 

This is an exciting new role for the school. You will establish drama schemes of work for pupils in Year 3 - 8 and deliver well planned and stimulating lessons. In return, we offer a delightful school community, a strong team of supportive colleagues and a lovely rural working environment.

Closing date for applications is Monday 13th May. For more information, including an application pack, or to arrange an initial call or visit, please contact the school office: office@northbournepark.com

Northbourne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. All staff members at the school are expected to fulfil their obligation and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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Alumni and Parent Engagement Officer (16h per month)

We are looking for an imaginative and organised Alumni and Parent Engagement Officer. 

This is an exciting new role for the school. You will support the administration and marketing work of the school, building connections with our alumni community to develop ongoing relationships and supporting future fund-raising projects.

Closing date for applications is Monday 13th May. For more information, including an application pack, or to arrange an initial call or visit, please contact the school office: office@northbournepark.com

Northbourne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. All staff members at the school are expected to fulfil their obligation and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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Minibus Driver (part-time & immediate start)

We are looking for a reliable and friendly Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team.

We require a minibus driver to start with us as soon as possible. Working hours are 7am -9am Monday to Friday during term time. Additional shifts when required including afternoons, occasional airport shuttles and sporting events. There is a possibility of additional hours during the summer holidays. All applicants should have a D1 entitlement on a clean driving licence. Rate of pay £11.44 per hour + holiday pay. 

For more information, including an application pack, or to arrange an initial call or visit, please contact the school office: office@northbournepark.com

Northbourne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. All staff members at the school are expected to fulfil their obligation and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.