New Hall School
About New Hall School
Thank you for your interest in working at New Hall School.
The School is a thriving co-educational boarding and day school for up to 1,500 students aged 1 to 19. Founded in 1642, it is one of the oldest Catholic schools and the largest Catholic boarding and day school in the UK. The School’s ethos continues to be inspired by its founding Religious Community, the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre. The charism of our founding Religious Community is service and hospitality; this is lived out in the actions of the volunteers that take part in the New Hall Voluntary Service (NHVS) . Founded in 1978, this thriving and popular programme has been providing help and support to members of our local community for over 45 years. Volunteering for NHVS promotes an enduring community spirit, nurtures responsible citizenship and encourages student-led charitable endeavour throughout the local area.
The School is set in a stunning location dominated by the former Tudor Palace of Beaulieu and is surrounded by 70 acres of beautiful parkland and heritage gardens. Located just outside Chelmsford city centre, the School is well connected to London – only 20 minutes by train – with a new station due to open at the foot of New Hall’s private approach road, The Avenue, in 2025. There are three nearby airports: London Southend, London Stansted and London City.
An extraordinary school with a distinctive character and close-knit community, New Hall is popular with local, national and international families. An early adopter of the diamond model, it offers a vibrant education for girls and boys, with single-sex teaching in the Senior Divisions for Years 7 to 11 and co-education in the early years, Preparatory Divisions and Sixth Form.
New Hall prides itself on the quality of teaching and learning. Seeking the highest possible levels of academic attainment is a priority. The School is equally proud to offer a rounded education, focused on developing the whole child. There is a strong emphasis on co-curricular enrichment, as recognised in its recent ISI Inspection reports. The School excels in sport, having recently been awarded Outstanding Sport in a Large School by the Independent Schools Association (ISA). With a well-established on-site Farm, a woodland school, and the development of an equestrian centre, the School makes the most of its unrivalled space to embed the many benefits of outdoor education into the curriculum for all age groups.
Dynamic leadership over the last 22 years under the Principal, Mrs Katherine Jeffrey, has seen the School make extensive capital investments across its estate, including a purpose-built Nursery, Sixth Form Centre with a brand-new Sixth Form silent study space, and two flexible, canopied outdoor performance spaces. Further exciting plans are underway for an additional Chaplaincy suite, outdoor basketball courts, and a Sixth Form Languages & Business Centre.
In 2012, the School established the New Hall Multi Academy Trust (NHMAT) and became sponsor of nearby Messing Primary School – an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ features. It is now looking ahead to new ventures and exciting opportunities to further grow its partnership work.
We hope that you find the information contained on our website helpful, and we look forward to receiving your application.
Current Vacancies
Priest Chaplain
Priest Chaplain
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
New Hall, the UK’s largest Catholic Boarding & Day school, is seeking a Catholic priest Chaplain to join our vibrant and expanding Chaplaincy Team of 23 staff. The School was assessed as ‘Outstan...
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £35,027.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary: £35,027pa pro rata for part-time
Caretaker
Caretaker
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking a proactive and welcoming Caretaker to help keep Boreham House running smoothly.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,208.00 - £26,208.00 Annually (Actual)
Swimming Teacher
Swimming Teacher
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking a passionate and driven Swimming Teacher to join New Hall's Swim School team. This is an exciting professional opportunity within the largest Catholic independent boarding and day schoo...
- Permanent/Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £3,825.00 Annually (Actual)
Pro- rata 5 hours per week, term time
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are looking for candidates with Early Years’ experience to join a team of highly committed staff. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is required and an NNEB/NVQ Level 2 q...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,208.00 - £28,846.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only salary: £19,858pa-£21,856pa
Swimming Coach
Swimming Coach
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking an enthusiastic Swimming Coach to support the continued success of New Hall’s highly successful Swim Academy.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,816.00 - £31,936.00 Annually (Actual)
Electrician
Electrician
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
The successful candidate will work as part of the Estates Department in the maintenance and care of the School’s beautiful site, including two Grade I listed buildings, providing electrical maintena...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,876.00 - £35,027.00 Annually (Actual)
(with additional standby allowance for on-call)
Head of Finance
Head of Finance
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead and manage the finances and operations of New Hall School Trust during an exciting period of growth.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Competitive
Minibus Driver
Minibus Driver
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking a reliable and organised individual to join the School as a Minibus Driver. This is a term-time role with a fixed working pattern, offering either 23 hours or 25 hours per week, dependi...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £13,506.00 - £14,680.00 Annually (Actual)
£13,506pa (23 hours p/w in term time) or £14,680pa (25 hours p/w in term time)
Co-Curricular Manager
Co-Curricular Manager
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and proactive individual to take a role in shaping and delivering a dynamic and ambitious co-curricular programme across our Preparatory and Senior Div...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,178.00 - £47,390.00 Annually (Actual)
Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
At New Hall, we are committed to providing an outstanding education within a safe, supportive, and transparent community. As part of this commitment, we are seeking to appoint a Compliance Officer to...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £43,269.00 - £51,511.00 Annually (Actual)
Lead Examination Invigilator
Lead Examination Invigilator
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
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New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking a highly organised and reliable individual to join our team as a Lead Examination Invigilator.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £15.00 - £15.00 Annually (Actual)
Hourly rate includes holiday allowance
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Current Vacancies
Priest Chaplain
Priest Chaplain
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
New Hall, the UK’s largest Catholic Boarding & Day school, is seeking a Catholic priest Chaplain to join our vibrant and expanding Chaplaincy Team of 23 staff. The School was assessed as ‘Outstan...
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £35,027.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary: £35,027pa pro rata for part-time
Caretaker
Caretaker
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking a proactive and welcoming Caretaker to help keep Boreham House running smoothly.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,208.00 - £26,208.00 Annually (Actual)
Swimming Teacher
Swimming Teacher
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking a passionate and driven Swimming Teacher to join New Hall's Swim School team. This is an exciting professional opportunity within the largest Catholic independent boarding and day schoo...
- Permanent/Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £3,825.00 Annually (Actual)
Pro- rata 5 hours per week, term time
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are looking for candidates with Early Years’ experience to join a team of highly committed staff. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is required and an NNEB/NVQ Level 2 q...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,208.00 - £28,846.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only salary: £19,858pa-£21,856pa
Swimming Coach
Swimming Coach
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking an enthusiastic Swimming Coach to support the continued success of New Hall’s highly successful Swim Academy.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,816.00 - £31,936.00 Annually (Actual)
Electrician
Electrician
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
The successful candidate will work as part of the Estates Department in the maintenance and care of the School’s beautiful site, including two Grade I listed buildings, providing electrical maintena...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,876.00 - £35,027.00 Annually (Actual)
(with additional standby allowance for on-call)
Head of Finance
Head of Finance
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead and manage the finances and operations of New Hall School Trust during an exciting period of growth.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Competitive
Minibus Driver
Minibus Driver
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking a reliable and organised individual to join the School as a Minibus Driver. This is a term-time role with a fixed working pattern, offering either 23 hours or 25 hours per week, dependi...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £13,506.00 - £14,680.00 Annually (Actual)
£13,506pa (23 hours p/w in term time) or £14,680pa (25 hours p/w in term time)
Co-Curricular Manager
Co-Curricular Manager
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and proactive individual to take a role in shaping and delivering a dynamic and ambitious co-curricular programme across our Preparatory and Senior Div...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,178.00 - £47,390.00 Annually (Actual)
Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
At New Hall, we are committed to providing an outstanding education within a safe, supportive, and transparent community. As part of this commitment, we are seeking to appoint a Compliance Officer to...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £43,269.00 - £51,511.00 Annually (Actual)
Lead Examination Invigilator
Lead Examination Invigilator
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
-
New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex
We are seeking a highly organised and reliable individual to join our team as a Lead Examination Invigilator.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £15.00 - £15.00 Annually (Actual)
Hourly rate includes holiday allowance
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Are you looking for a different role at New Hall School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
