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.

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.

Guitar Teacher (Peripatetic) 

We are looking for an inspirational and energetic guitar teacher to work across the age range, delivering one to one lessons.

You will be an excellent teacher, with high expectations; able to inspire the children you teach and you will have a ‘can do’ approach to school life. 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 musical excellence.

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.

Brass Teacher (Peripatetic) 

We are looking for an inspirational and energetic brass teacher to work across the age range, delivering one to one lessons.

You will be an excellent teacher, with high expectations; able to inspire the children you teach and you will have a ‘can do’ approach to school life. 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 musical excellence.

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.

Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a nurturing and energetic teaching assistant to work in the EYFS and KS1 from September 2024.

You will be an excellent professional, with high expectations; able to inspire the children you support and you will have a ‘can do’ approach to school life. Applicants must hold a full and relevant qualification to count in the EYFS ratios.

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 and sporting excellence. Please complete the school's application form, attached.

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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Teaching Assistant (Fixed-Term)

We are looking for a nurturing and energetic teaching assistant to work in KS2 and KS3 from September 2024 to December 2024 (fixed - term).

You will be an excellent professional, with high expectations; able to inspire the children you support and you will have a ‘can do’ approach to school life. 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 and sporting excellence.

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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