Vacancies

Vacancies

We currently have one permanent vacancy in our team for September 2026

Head of Pastoral, Behaviour and Wellbeing (Senior Leadership)

The New School is seeking an experience colleague to join our senior leadership team. The candidate will have strong experience in school leadership, and particularly in the leadership of Pastoral and Safeguarding. This role will lead our pioneering and unique pastoral department. They will continue our innovative work, ensuring we are able to help every young person to develop socially and emotionally, and feel a sense of belonging while at school.

The Head of PBW is key to maintaining and developing our unique practice. The New School has a relational approach to care and is non-punitive, resolving conflict through restorative justice. You will be required to model best practice in your interactions with young people and adults, always listening and being respectful, boundaried, and empathetic.

We look forward to hearing from you if you believe you are the right fit for this truly unique role and opportunity.

Job Description for Head of Pastoral and Wellbeing: Download the job description here

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply in three steps:

1) Job Description: Download the job description for the role (see above).

2) Application Form and Self-Declaration/Equality and Diversity Form: Download the two forms below:

The New School Teaching Application Form

Self-Declaration and Equality and Diversity Form

3) Email us: complete the Application Form and the Self-Declaration and Equality and Diversity Form and email them to dhama@thenewschool.org.uk. The deadline for applications is Friday 5th June at 5pm.

If you have any questions about the application, please contact dhama@thenewschool.org.uk

Key Dates 

Application Deadline: Friday 5th June 2026 at 5pm

Interviews and Trial Days: From the Week beginning Monday 15th June 2026

We currently have one fixed term vacancy in our team.

Kitchen Assistant (Fixed Term until June 2027)

We are looking for a kitchen assistant to work in our kitchen on a fixed term contract. If you are interest in this role, please look at the job description below. If you believe you meet the requirements, please send a CV to dhama@thenewschool.org.uk.

Kitchen Assistant Job Description

Applications will be reviewed as they come in so we recommend early submission.

Safeguarding statement

The welfare and safety of our students will always be our priority. We do everything possible to secure our young people’s safety.

The New School has specialist staff who lead on safeguarding our young people, including liaising with social services. All our colleagues are responsible for safeguarding children and young people.

Guiding principles

• Ensure we practice safer recruitment in checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children.

• Raise awareness of child protection issues and equip children with the skills needed to keep them safe.

• Have procedures in place for identifying and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of abuse, working alongside outside agencies to protect our students.

• Support students who have been abused in accordance with his/her agreed child protection plan.

• Establish a safe environment in which children can learn and develop.

• Be vigilant for signs of abuse.

If you have any concerns regarding safeguarding, please contact safeguarding@thenewschool.org.uk

For more information, please see our safeguarding policy.

Working at our school

Our school provides a welcoming and friendly environment. We value our staff and offer support on continuous professional development, together with a flexible approach. We also offer onsite car parking, free onsite lunches, a cycle to work scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and flexibility with 5 days holiday during term time.

We are an attachment and trauma-informed school and are committed to implementing the principles of social justice. You will be responsible for drawing healthy boundaries without using rewards or punishment, and hold space for our young people to build skills.