Vacancies

HR MAnager

We are seeking an experienced, professional and highly organised HR Manager to join our thriving, multi-award-winning, co-educational day school.

The full job description may be found here – HR Manager

This is a part-time position, working around 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 days. The role may be offered on either an all-year-round basis or term time plus additional weeks. A competitive salary is offered, dependent on experience, along with a generous pension scheme and additional staff benefits. This is a key stand-alone role, reporting to the Bursar and working closely with the Head and Leadership Team. The HR Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of HR across the School, including staff engagement, recruitment, employee relations, compliance and HR operations.

Applicants should be CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum, Level 7 strongly preferred), educated to degree level and have at least 4 years’ experience. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently and handle sensitive matters with discretion. If you are a proactive HR professional who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting a positive working environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applicants are asked to complete a Support Staff Application Form, along with a letter of application addressed to the Bursar, and send it to recruitment@ballardschool.co.uk.
Applications should arrive no later than 9.00am on Monday 1st June 2026. 

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage, so early applications are encouraged.

Dance Teacher (0.9FTE) Maternity Cover

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and well-qualified Dance Teacher to teach throughout the School (ages 2 to 16 years old). This is a 0.9FTE position, offered as a fixed-term maternity cover to start in September or October 2026. Further details regarding working pattern and duration can be found in the job description here – 

Teacher of Dance Maternity Cover

The successful candidate will be a passionate and inspiring teacher, able to deliver high-quality dance lessons and contribute to the School’s vibrant co-curricular programme. If you are a creative and committed teacher who has experience in secondary schools, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applicants are asked to complete a Teaching Staff Application Form, along with a letter of application addressed to the Headmaster, and send it to recruitment@ballardschool.co.uk. Applications should arrive no later than 9.00am on Monday 1st June 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 8th June 2026

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage, so early applications are encouraged.

 

BURSARY ASSISTANT / PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the Bursary team at our thriving, multi-award-winning, co-educational day school.

The full job description may be found here – Bursary Assistant Purchase Ledger Clerk

This is a part-time, all-year-round position, working 20–30 hours per week across 4–5 days (Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break). The role offers 6 weeks’ paid holiday plus bank holidays and an hourly rate of £15 (up to £29,250 FTE per annum depending on experience), along with a generous pension scheme and additional staff benefits.

Supporting the Finance Manager and Bursar with the smooth running of the purchase ledger, including processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, reconciling statements and providing general administrative support to the Bursary. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence in using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) are essential. Previous experience with school MIS systems, ideally iSAMS, would be advantageous.

If you are an organised, proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and building positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applicants are asked to complete a Support Staff Application Form, along with a letter of application addressed to the Bursar and send it to recruitment@ballardschool.co.uk.

Applications should arrive no later than 9.00am on Monday 1st June 2026.

Interviews will be arranged flexibly by mutual agreement.

The start date is as soon as possible, and early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.