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. 

Residential Boarding Assistants (September 2025 to July 2026)

We are looking for inspirational and energetic people to join our boarding team and sports department from September 2025.

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.

Head of Music

We are looking for an inspirational and energetic Head of Music from April 2025 or September 2025. 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.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th September 2024. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 7th October 2024. 

For more information and application pack 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 Art and DT

We are looking for an inspirational and energetic Head of Art and DT from January 2025 or April 2025. 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 artistic excellence.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th September 2024. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 7th October 2024. 

For more information and application pack 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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