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.  

Assistant Site Maintenance Officer

Salary:  Competitive

Job type:  Part Time, Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Closing Date:  30 September 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.

Job Description

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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Minibus Driver

Salary:  Competitive

Job type:  Part Time, Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Closing Date:  30th September 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.

Job Description

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.