Current vacancies
At Kimbolton, our people make the difference.
Our teachers are inspiring, imaginative and dedicated, bringing learning to life and nurturing every pupil’s academic and personal growth. Through ongoing professional development and collaboration, we encourage our staff to innovate, reflect and continually enhance their teaching and pastoral practice.
Our non-teaching staff are equally central to the school’s success — from catering and estates to admissions, finance and IT — each plays a vital part in creating the supportive, professional and friendly environment that makes Kimbolton special.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including full-time, part-time and term-time-only roles, all within a community that values excellence, wellbeing and personal fulfilment.
Current vacancies
Chief Operating Officer (deadline 10.00am, 10/11/2025)
Application deadline: 10/11/2025
Kimbolton School is a thriving co-educational independent school for over 1,000 children aged 3 to 18. Predominantly a day school, Kimbolton has a small but vibrant boarding community of up to 60 UK and international boarders. Set in 120 acres of stunning Cambridgeshire parkland, with Kimbolton Castle at its heart, the school is well located, close to the borders of Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire and just 40 minutes by train to London.
The Headmaster and Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, financially astute and commercially driven Chief Operating Officer (COO). Working in conjunction with the Headmaster, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body, they will be instrumental in building on the current strategy to further develop and strengthen Kimbolton’s financial, operational and commercial activities and will play a key role in shaping the school’s future. This is an exciting time to join Kimbolton with a new pre-school opening in January 2026, and an updated estates masterplan and strategy to embrace the international schools sector both underway.
Reporting to the Headmaster, the COO is a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team and will lead a diverse team of over 200 skilled and dedicated support staff. Areas of responsibility include finance, estates, HR, IT, compliance, health and safety, contract catering and commercial activities. The post holder will also fulfil the role of Clerk to the Governors.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate proven ability in executive leadership and financial control, strategic planning and operational delivery within large complex organisations. They will be a visible and empathetic leader, capable of inspiring and motivating high functioning teams. An outstanding communicator, they will need to demonstrate compassion and the ability to quickly win the respect and trust of those within the school and the wider communities.
Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite and applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private and public-sector backgrounds. The successful candidate will however demonstrate a passion for education and empathy with the independent sector, as well as commitment to the ethos and values of Kimbolton.
For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:
Nina Lambert, Head of Professional Services Appointments: ninalambert@rsacademics.com
The closing date for applications is: 10:00 am, Monday 10 November 2025.
Kimbolton School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and implements a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers and evaluates child protection relevant evidence about candidates prior to interview.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. All applicants are requested to read the Safeguarding Policy document.
Please note that Kimbolton School does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.
HR Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator (deadline 9.00am, 07/11/2025)
Application deadline: 07/11/2025
We are excited to introduce a new opportunity for a HR Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator to join our evolving HR team. This is a full-time, all year around position (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday) and our ideal candidate must be efficient, highly organised and proactive.
Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, professional, and welcoming recruitment experience for all candidates and colleagues. This role embodies our ethos of “One School, One Family” working collaboratively to attract, recruit, and retain exceptional people who share our values and commitment to excellence in education.
You will play a key role in supporting the School across all areas of recruitment administration. Acting as the main point of contact for initial enquiries, you will guide candidates through every stage of the recruitment journey with professionalism and care.
All activities must be carried out in strict accordance with the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy and the statutory guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), ensuring that safeguarding remains central to every stage of the process.
For further details, please open the Application Pack link below. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete and return an application form to Human Resources at recruitment@kimboltonschool.com
The closing date for applications is: 09:00 am, Friday 7th November 2025.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Kimbolton School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and implements a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers and evaluates child protection relevant evidence about candidates prior to interview.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. All applicants are requested to read the Safeguarding Policy document.
Please note that Kimbolton School does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.
School Administrator (deadline 9.00am, 05/11/2025)
Application deadline: 05/11/2025
We are seeking an organised and proactive School Administrator to join our busy team. This pivotal role will focus on the coordination and administration of day/UK residential and international school trips, ensuring that all trips are compliant, well-organised, and a memorable experience for pupils.
In addition, you will be responsible for managing daily teaching staff cover arrangements and providing general administrative support to teaching staff, contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the school.
The successful candidate will be a confident and detail-oriented administrator with excellent organisational and communication skills. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively across departments and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment.
For further details, please open the Application Pack link below. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete and return an application form to Human Resources at recruitment@kimboltonschool.com
The closing date for applications is: 09:00 am, Wednesday 5 November 2025.
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date
Kimbolton School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and implements a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers and evaluates child protection relevant evidence about candidates prior to interview.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. All applicants are requested to read the Safeguarding Policy document.
Please note that Kimbolton School does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.
The School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject, or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them.
In addition, government guidance, Safeguarding Children – Keeping Children Safe in Education Sept 2024, specifically Part 3, and guidance from the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools, informs the basis of school policy. For further information see our Safe Recruitment Policy.
