We are looking for a new Debater in Residence to assist our Debating Coordinators with developing, managing, and promoting a high-quality debating programme that builds students’ critical thinking, public speaking, research, and leadership skills.

Description

DEBATER IN RESIDENCE

Part Time Working 10 hours per week (working Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12.15pm – 5.15pm).

FTE Salary £27,553 - £31,172. Actual Pro Rated Salary £5,278 - £5,972 per annum

Initially this is a fixed term contract to 8th July 2026

Required from 23rd February or asap thereafter

We are looking for a new Debater in Residence to assist our Debating Coordinators with developing, managing, and promoting a high-quality debating programme that builds students’ critical thinking, public speaking, research, and leadership skills. Initially this is a fixed term contract to 8th July 2026, but there may be an opportunity to extend this for the right candidate.

We can offer:

A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.

A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

The vacancy closes on Monday 9th February 2026 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ