Job vacancies at Northbourne Park

Northbourne Park School is a successful day and boarding school, creating a magical childhood for children aged between 2 and 14 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.

Boarding and Sports Assistant

We are looking for inspirational and energetic colleagues to join our boarding team and sports department. 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, 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.

Salary includes accommodation and meals, this is a full time, fixed term contract. 

 

£17,000 - £22,000 per year

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Head of French (Part-Time)

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Head of French (part-time) to lead and develop this important area of the curriculum.

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, 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.

This is a Part-Time, Permanent position, apply by 1st June 2026  to start September 2026, 

 

 

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EYFS Practitioner

At Squirrels Nursery, Northbourne Park, we are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated EYFS Practitioner to join our welcoming team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where children’s curiosity and development are at the heart of everything we do. Northbourne Park School is a thriving independent day and boarding school for children aged 2–14, set in beautiful rural grounds near Deal and Sandwich. Our Squirrels Nursery provides a warm, inspiring, and adventurous early years environment for 48 weeks of the year. With exceptional outdoor learning spaces, small class sizes, and specialist teaching in Music, French and PE, our Nursery is an integral part of our Pre-Prep community. Please complete the attached application form and submit to office@northbournepark.com

Squirrels Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Working hours and salary will be discussed at the Interview stage. 

 

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Fundraising and Development Officer

Northbourne Park School is a thriving Independent day and boarding school set within beautiful parkland near Deal, Kent. With a strong sense of community and a commitment to providing an exceptional all-round education, the school nurtures ambition, creativity and character in every pupil.

As we look to the future, we are seeking to strengthen our development and fundraising activity to support strategic initiatives, enhance facilities, and widen access through bursaries.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising and Development Officer to play a key role in supporting and delivering the School’s development strategy.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, Head and senior leadership team, the postholder will help to build strong relationships with parents, alumni and supporters, and coordinate fundraising initiatives to secure philanthropic support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who is passionate about education and relationship-building

Safeguarding

Northbourne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates will be required to complete an application form and produce original documentation of certificates and degree qualifications. An enhanced DBS clearance check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. All staff members at the School are expected to fulfil their obligations and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, application form and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to office@northbournepark.com

Closing date: 26th June 2026

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