Join the Co-educational School of the Year
Ballard is a thriving multi-award-winning co-educational day school set in 34 acres on the Hampshire and Dorset border, between the New Forest and the Solent. Named Co-educational School of the Year 2024/25, Ballard continues to achieve excellent academic outcomes while offering a broad and ambitious curriculum alongside outstanding opportunities in sport, the creative arts and performing arts. With exciting plans in place there has never been a better time to join this happy and successful school.
“I was drawn to Ballard’s superb reputation for nurturing the whole child. The school’s commitment to offering an exceptional range of co‑curricular activities really stood out to me. It reflects a genuine belief in supporting individual talents, interests, and strengths. It felt like the kind of environment where children are encouraged to flourish in every sense.”
“From the second I stepped foot into the school when I came to look around it had such a welcoming feel. I love the motto of ‘bespoke education’ as it ties in so strongly with my own ethos of seeing each child as an individual on their own journey.”
“The opportunity to work in an award-winning, nationally recognised school does not present itself that often, underpinned with a ‘bespoke attitude to education’- something that I feel passionately about. Therefore, after spending an initial day here, I did not hesitate with my application to join the ‘Ballard Family’.”
Chef de Partie
Job Description Chef De Partie
This is a term time only position to include all INSET days (approximately 42 weeks a year), 32.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday. Core hours – 8.00am – 2.30pm as well as 2.30pm – 5pm on Wednesdays. There is also a requirement to work on certain evening and out of hours functions.
The rate of pay is £15.63 per hour which equates to a salary of £30,478.50, pro-rata. Annual holiday entitlement is 30 days per year plus bank holidays pro-rata.
Please read the job description for more information.
How to Apply
Applicants are asked to complete a Support Staff Application Form, along with their letter of application, and send it, addressed to the Head Chef (recruitment@ballardschool.co.uk), to arrive no later than 9.00am on Monday 24th August 2026.
Interviews: Flexible by mutual agreement
Start date: As soon as possible
Early applications are encouraged. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Please note that Ballard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced Disclosure). As part of the referencing process, the School will undertake digital screening, including online searches of candidates and any potential matters of concern will be discussed with the candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The successful candidate will be required to complete and sign a medical form.
Ballard School is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Application Forms
Application Form Teaching Staff
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).
