Vacancies
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.
Please note that we reserve the right to interview for and appoint to any role during the application window.
Gap Assistants
Start date: Monday 1st September 2025 (2 x Gap Assistants) and Monday 5th January 2026 (1 x Gap Assistant)
Hours: 45 per week, term time only
The Gap Assistants at OBH are a special part of the team and the whole community look forward to welcoming them in September each year. This is a really fun opportunity for a school-leaver who would like to spend an enjoyable year in Suffolk working with children.
The successful candidates are expected to support the teaching staff in providing an excellent standard of education and care to all pupils at the School. They are required to perform their duties with enthusiasm and positivity and enhance the school’s pastoral system. Each Gap Assistant’s timetable consists of assisting different departments with their teaching programmes and supporting the boarding community at various times. Applicants with a particular interest in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Marketing & Social Media
Science & Technology
Performing Arts
Application Deadline: Friday 23rd May 2025
Deputy Head Chef
Start date: Monday 9th June 2025
Hours: Please see Job Description below
To support the Head Chef in delivering one of the School’s key objectives which is the provision of nutritious, appealing and varied meals for pupils, staff and visitors. At OBH we take huge pride in the wonderful home-cooked food that our kitchen produces from scratch on a daily basis. The successful candidate will demonstrate the same passion and enjoy working as part of a team.
The Catering Team work on a shift basis Monday to Friday to produce three meals a day plus snacks, and on alternate Saturdays to produce two meals plus a snack. In addition, catering is provided for functions and events, including weekly match teas and termly celebrations, as well as special events. There is also some work during the holidays throughout the year.
Application Deadline: Thursday 15th May 2025
Commis Chef
Start date: ASAP
Hours: Please see Job Description below
Old Buckenham Hall School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Commis Chef who will be committed to supporting the School’s aims and objectives through the provision of nutritious, appealing and varied meals for students, staff and visitors. This is a varied role with the opportunity for much learning for someone at the beginning of their career in food preparation and service. The Catering Team work on a shift basis Monday to Friday with alternative Saturdays during term time being required as well as some holiday work.
Application Deadline: N/A
Lifeguard
Contract Date: 8th July 2025 to 30th August 2025
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the OBH swimming pool during its holiday time lettings. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the very highest standards of service to users of the swimming pool to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
Application Deadline: Friday 23rd May 2025
Domestic Assistant
Start date: ASAP
Hours: Please see Job Description below
Old Buckenham Hall School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Domestic Assistant to support the Domestics Manager in ensuring that all areas within school premises are consistently cleaned to a high standard to provide a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. This role is for three hours per day between 4pm - 8pm on a shift basis during the term time and some cleaning days during the holidays.
Application Deadline: N/A
To apply for any of the above roles please complete an application form and equal opportunities form (optional), and send it to [email protected] (Head of HR).
Speculative Application
Can’t see a role that fits your skills? We’d still love to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with a cover letter to the Head of HR, Lucy Dyson, at [email protected], telling us why you’d be a great addition to the OBH team!
We have ambitious plans and we’re always looking for talented and motivated people to join the team.
Please note, you will only receive a response to your speculative application if a suitable role becomes available.