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Head – Ballard School – Candidate Information

The closing date is Friday, 10th October, 2025 at 10.00am UK time.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now


Senior School Teaching Assistant (TA) Job Description

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in our Senior School. Applicants must be confident in supporting academic subjects, including Maths, up to and including GCSE level.

The available role is for 30.25 hours per week term time only. 4 days per week 8.30am – 3.30pm (with 30 minutes lunch) and 1 day (a Thursday) 8.30am – 12.45pm. Term time only is 35.4 weeks per year. We would also consider a job share in this position so applicants looking for part time work are also welcome. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

How to apply: Applicants must fully complete the Ballard School Support Staff Application Form and send to recruitment@ballardschool.co.uk

Deadline: 9.00am Tuesday 14th October 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

To start: As soon as possible


PA And Music Technician Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Performing Arts and Music Technician to work closely with the Director of Music and the Deputy Head Co-Curricular and Operations, to assist with the planning and delivery of the technical aspects of productions and concerts, examined performances, and one-off events. As well as maintaining facilities and equipment in the
Performing Arts Centre (PAC), Music Department and Dance Studio, some work will also be dedicated to preparing rooms and outdoor spaces for rehearsals, gigs, festivals and recording sessions.

This is term-time only role, 20-25 hours per week (flexitime) including some evening and weekend work (flexibility is a key requirement), to start as soon as possible.

How to apply: Applicants are asked to fully complete a Support Staff application form, and send it, along with their letter of application addressed to the Deputy Head Co-Curricular and Operations, to recruitment@ballardschool.co.uk

Application deadline: 9.00am Friday, 17th October 2025

Interviews: w/c 20th October 2025 (flexible by mutual agreement)

Start Date: As soon as possible


Catering Assistant Job Description

With more pupils, we have more mouths to feed, and we are therefore seeking a new Catering Assistant to join our award-winning Catering Team.

The hours are Monday to Friday, 19 hours per week, between the hours of 10.00am – 2.30pm. daily 

This is a term-time only position, covering 35.4 working weeks per year, plus one additional week during the school holidays (to be agreed in advance). In addition, the role includes a holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks, bringing the total number of paid weeks to 42.

How to apply: 

Applicants are asked to email a CV in the first instance to richard.whiting@ballardschool.co.uk to arrive no later than 9.00am on Friday, 10th October 2025 

The school will then send a Support Staff Application Form, which will need to be completed.  

Start Date: As soon as possible


Application Forms

Application Form Teaching

Application Form Support Staff

 

Additional Information

Recruitment Selection Disclosures Policy And Procedures

Procedure For Appointing Staff

Information For Prospective Staff

 

Ballard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

Having completed your application form, please send to the School (Ballard School, Fernhill Lane, New Milton, Hants, BH25 5SU) or email recruitment@ballardschool.co.uk (Email is preferred).

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