Vacancies
Old Buckenham Hall is one of the country’s oldest and most beautiful preparatory schools with ambitious plans for the future. Since 1862, it has provided children with a rigorous curriculum and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by an outstanding system of pastoral care. OBH serves a boarding and day community that go on to attend some of the most aspirational senior schools in the UK, including Rugby, Eton, Harrow, Oundle and Uppingham, as well as schools in East Anglia.
If you would like to be part of our talented and dedicated team, please consider applying for one of the roles below. To apply, please complete an Application Form and send it electronically to Lucy Dyson, Head of HR at [email protected].
If you can’t see a role that fits your skills we would still love to hear from you. Please send us a speculative application in the form of a covering letter and CV to the same address. Please note, you will only receive a response if a suitable role becomes available.
Senior Nursery Practitioner, Min Level 3
OBH is seeking a dedicated Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our thriving Nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Teacher, you will support the delivery of an engaging curriculum and help children flourish across all areas of the EYFS framework. You will become part of a warm, welcoming team within the school, where staff are passionate about early years education, and play a vital role in nurturing and shaping the lives of our youngest learners. Please find the full Job Description below.
Position Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Application Deadline: 12pm, Friday 28th November 2025
Interviews: Week of 1st December 2025
Drama Teacher, Part Time
We are looking to recruit a creative and inspiring Drama Teacher on a part time basis to both provide an excellent level of drama lessons to our pupils but to also deliver our LAMDA sessions. The successful candidate will throw themselves into all aspects of the creative arts and also support our whole school termly performances. Please see the full job description below.
Position Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: 12pm, Friday 28th November 2025
Interviews: Week of 1st December 2025
Commis Chef
We are seeking a dedicated and hard-working early career chef to join our excellent kitchen team. The successful candidate will be excited about joining a small and ambitious team that produces a consistently high standard of food for children, staff, parents and guests alike. Please find the full Job Description below.
Position Start Date: ASAP
Safeguarding
Old Buckenham Hall is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equality Statement
Employees and prospective employees will not be unfairly discriminated against on grounds of disability, gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, belief, culture, nationality, national origin, age, sexual orientation and trade union membership or non-membership. This list is not exhaustive and there are other forms of discrimination that will not be tolerated.