Employment Opportunities
The employment opportunities at King Edward VI Preparatory School are diverse and broad. We foster a welcoming and friendly learning environment where we combine traditional values with forward looking policies and technological innovation. As a result, working here feels like being part of the family.
To apply, please complete the Application Form and Monitoring Form below. We do not accept applications submitted without the School Application Form. You may also find our Recruitment and Selection and Child Protection policies useful, which can be found on our policy page.
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If you are interested in working at the School but there are no suitable vacancies, please contact our HR team on 023 8070 4561 or email hr@kes.hants.sch.uk. To view vacancies at King Edward VI School, Southampton, click here.
We are currently recruiting for the below positions.
Head of IT
Head of IT
Full-time 37 hours per week with some opportunities for hybrid working
Salary £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience + competitive benefits package
King Edward’s is one of Hampshire’s leading independent day schools with a mission to operate a forward-thinking, modern IT infrastructure to support over 1500 staff and pupils at our excellent School. The Head of IT will work with the Assistant Head (Digital Strategy) to define and deliver the IT strategy for King Edward VI Preparatory School and King Edward VI Senior School across our 3 sites. You will lead and develop a well-resourced IT Support team consisting of 2 Assistant Network Managers, 3 Technicians and an IT Administrator and Cloud Technician who provide IT support to our staff and pupils. This is a central role, vital to our school’s aims and the efficient running of the School’s IT systems.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled IT professional who is up to date with current and emerging trends and emerging best practices and has the ability to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the business. You will have hands on technical experience and will lead and manage a team to ensure effective, efficient and professional service delivery. You will have a strong technical IT background with experience of managing an IT Helpdesk, server and network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services and ideally supporting a 1:1 device programme. You will have experience of strategic planning and implementing IT projects on time and in budget. Experience of working in an educational establishment would be an advantage but is not essential.
The selected candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service skills who is capable of thinking strategically. You will be an effective leader who can lead from the front and contribute to the day-to-day support provided to staff and pupils.
King Edward’s offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, 31 days’ annual leave rising to 36 days with service, continuous professional development, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.
The successful applicant should be a car driver as the role will involve travel between sites.
Further details and an application form are available below or contact HR at hr@kes.hants.sch.uk or 023 8070 4561.
Closing Date for Applications: 9am Friday 22 November 2024
The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers
Nursery Practitioner
Nursery Practitioner
Full or Part Time hours available
£12.75 per hour plus a competitive benefits package
Nursery opening hours 7.45am - 5.30pm including wrap around care (Core hours 8.30am – 4.30pm) for 51 weeks of the year.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our team during an exciting time of development at our beautiful rural nursery. We are an incredibly friendly and committed team, working in a unique setting with stunning outdoor space and brand new adjoining Early Years Forest school site – Little Meadow.
You will be joining at a really exciting time as we extended our provision to younger ages, welcoming 2-year-olds to the Nursery in September 2024. We aim to create a magical and nurturing environment, that’s full of fun and variety. From music and movement, yoga and sing and sign sessions with our performing arts specialist, sports and games with our PE teachers, and farm and forest school sessions with our dedicated and passionate outdoor learning team, the curriculum at King Edward VI Nursery presents something special for both our children and the nursery staff alike.
We offer a range of benefits including: competitive contributory pension scheme; generous annual leave of 31 days, rising to 36 days with service; reduction in school fees at King Edward VI Prep and Senior; free lunch, refreshments and onsite parking; Health Cash Plan; Christmas shutdown; three INSET days each year to facilitate high quality training opportunities.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in an Early Years environment and have good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Having a full and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare is essential.
King Edward VI Preparatory School is a thriving and happy co-ed independent school for pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and is the feeder school to King Edward VI, Southampton. The school occupies its own spacious 22-acre site on the outskirts of Romsey and enjoys the many benefits of being part of a 2-18 organisation whilst retaining a unique identity as a rural school with a strong family feel.
An application form is available below or contact HR at hr@kes.hants.sch.uk or 023 8070 4561. Please specify the hours you are looking for.
Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 25 November.
CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form. When applying, please also send a copy of your NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare.
Application FormNursery Practitioner Job Description
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.
