Vacancies
St Nicholas’ School is a thriving, forward-looking independent day school for girls aged 3-16 and boys 3–7, with an outstanding reputation for high academic achievement, excellent pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
In an environment where spontaneity and happiness are nurtured, St Nicholas' is a special place where pupils and teachers alike enjoy and cherish learning.
Thank you for your interest in working at St Nicholas' School, please find below our current vacancies.
PE and Games Teacher
- Salary: Competitive
- Job type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date: September 2025 (or January 2026)
- Closing Date: 10 July 2025
St Nicholas' School is seeking to appoint a teacher of Physical Education and Games to start in September 2025,
or January 2026 for the right candidate.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about sport, has a love of learning and who wishes to share that
passion with enthusiastic and energetic young people. We are looking for someone with excellent
administrative and organisational skills, patience and flexibility. A proven record of successful coaching in
football, hockey or gymnastics would be advantageous, along with a category D1 entitlement on their driving
licence.
Benefits include:
- Motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious pupils.
- A friendly and supportive team of teachers.
- Well-resourced facilities.
- A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
- A commitment to professional development, including excellent CPD.
- Generous holiday provision.
- Free on-site parking and lunch during term-time.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- School fee reduction.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy when a suitable candidate has been appointed, early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.
For full details of this vacancy and to submit an application, please visit our TES Careers page for more information using the link below. Please note applications will only be accepted via the TES Application Form.
EYFS Practitioner
- Salary: Competitive
- Job type: Part Time, Permanent
- Start date: ASAP
- Closing Date: 30 May 2025
St Nicholas’ School is a thriving, forward-looking independent day school for girls aged 3 - 16 and boys 3 - 7. Set within 30 glorious acres of Hampshire countryside, the school enjoys modern, well-resourced classrooms, small classes and excellent academic results. Pupils at St Nicholas’ School are highly motivated and keen to learn.
Our warm and welcoming Nursery is our ‘home away from home’. Children learn in a warm, safe and exciting environment and they are encouraged to develop in confidence by taking risks with their learning, increasing their self-belief, and developing their independence through a better understanding of their skills and ability. Learning in our Nursery is approached through a play-based curriculum, nurturing each and every child to ensure they develop into happy learners.
Our Nursery seeks to appoint a suitably qualified (min NVQ Level 3) and experienced EYFS Practitioner, who will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education.
Hours of work are Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 13:00, term-time only.
Benefits include:
- A friendly and supportive team of teachers.
- Well-resourced facilities.
- A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
- A commitment to professional development.
- Generous holiday provision.
- Free on-site parking and lunch during term-time.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- School fee reduction.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy when a suitable candidate has been appointed, early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.
For full details of this vacancy and to submit an application, please visit our TES Careers page for more information using the link below. Please note applications will only be accepted via the TES Application Form.
Peripatetic Saxophone and Clarinet Teacher
- Salary: Self-employed basis
- Job type: Part Time, Casual
- Start date: September 2025
- Closing Date: 30 June 2025
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring and well-qualified visiting musician to teach the Saxophone and Clarinet to pupils at St Nicholas' School, for approximately two hours per week, during term time.
There is the opportunity to increase these hours with input from the successful candidate. The post-holder will work on a self-employed (peripatetic) basis.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy when a suitable candidate has been appointed, early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.
For full details of this vacancy and to submit an application, please visit our TES Careers page for more information using the link below. Please note applications will only be accepted via the TES Application Form.
Assistant Site Maintenance Officer
- Salary: Competitive
- Job type: Part Time, Permanent
- Start date: ASAP
- Closing Date: 11 June 2025
St Nicholas’ School seeks to appoint, an experienced site maintenance officer to assist with the general
upkeep of buildings, grounds and all the equipment at the School and also maintaining the electrical,
plumbing, mechanical and other related systems. The role also entails caretaking during the weekends.
Please see the attached job description for further information.
The role requires a high level of liaison with people and the successful candidate must have a warm and
welcoming manner and a demonstrable ability to build rapport and interact with people at all levels,
whether parents, colleagues or contractors.
Days of work will be Thursday - Sunday, all year round. Hours of work to be negotiated.
You will receive a competitive salary and 6 weeks’ holiday a year.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy when a suitable candidate has been appointed, early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.
For full details of this vacancy and to submit an application, please visit our TES Careers page for more information using the link below. Please note applications will only be accepted via the TES Application Form.
Minibus Driver
- Salary: Competitive
- Job type: Part Time, Permanent
- Start date: ASAP
- Closing Date: 20 June 2025
St Nicholas’ School seeks to appoint, a minibus driver to work 20 hours a week, equating to 4 hours per day, 2 hours
to be worked in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, during term time only.
The successful applicant for this position will be an experienced driver with a clean Driving Licence. He/she will be
part of the maintenance team and will work alongside other members of the team at times.
Previous experience is advantageous but not essential. A D1 category on their licence is essential and an ability to be
able to commit to a flexible pattern of ad-hoc working times. A lively sense of humour and a professional readiness
to work with the team is important and will ensure job satisfaction in this post at St Nicholas’ School.
The person needs to have a friendly, approachable manner and ideally be in possession of a valid First Aid
Certificate. He/she should be able to work autonomously, demonstrate effective communication skills and can react
calmly and confidently in a crisis.
The appointed person must be capable of and enjoy working with children of all ages.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy when a suitable candidate has been appointed, early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.
For full details of this vacancy and to submit an application, please visit our TES Careers page for more information using the link below. Please note applications will only be accepted via the TES Application Form.
St Nicholas' School is an equal opportunities employer.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants are required to read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice For Job Candidates before submitting their application.
All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including references from past employers, complete a criminal records self-declaration form and an Enhanced DBS check.
The school is a member of the Girl's Schools Association.
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