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.  

Deputy Head - Pastoral

Salary:  Competitive

Job type:  Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Closing Date:  30 May 2025

St Nicholas’ School is a supportive, community environment in which every pupil can flourish. We aim for
excellence in all that we do, being academically ambitious at the same time as being nurturing and sensitive.

Pastoral care at St Nicholas’ School underpins every aspect of school life and is true to the ethos of
individualised care for all our pupils. The successful candidate will be flexible in his/her approach and display
the adaptability required in a growing and developing school. He/she will have the pupils' best interests at the
heart of everything they do.

Reporting to the Headmistress, Dr Olwen Wright, this post offers an excellent opportunity to develop as a
senior leader in a successful GSA school. This is an exciting role for a highly motivated practitioner, perhaps
aspiring to future headship.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Head - Pastoral will work alongside the Deputy Head -
Academic, the Head of Junior and Infant Departments and the Bursar.

The successful candidate will work particularly closely with the Deputy Head Academic to ensure we get the
best out of every pupil. The role would suit an energetic and driven leader who is passionate about evolving our
pastoral systems and practice, leading wellbeing innovation, and overseeing and developing our systems of
support for all pupils across the school.

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.
• Generous holiday provision.
• Free on-site parking and lunch during term-time.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• School fee reduction.

Job Description

Person Specification

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.

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EYFS Practitioner

Salary:  Competitive

Job type:  Part Time, Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Closing Date:  30 April 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.

Job Description

Person Specification

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.

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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.