Employment Opportunities

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Duration – 2 years

40 Hours per week Monday – Friday

£16,640 per annum

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join us 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.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and helping them thrive, work well within a team, have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff.  You will be an integral part of the Nursery Team and must have English and Maths at Grade 4 or above. A basic understanding of early childhood education principles is desirable. 

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.

King Edward VI Preparatory School is a thriving and happy co-ed independent school for pupils from age 2 to 11, 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 through school, whilst retaining a unique identity as a rural nursery and prep school with a nurturing, family feel. It is a fantastic place to work with a warm, supportive and happy atmosphere and highly qualified and dedicated staff. We aim to be a beacon of inclusivity, where every pupil and staff member is empowered to achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our community and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.   

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.

To apply, please visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk Reference VAC2000018317.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 6 April 2026

The School will look to interview suitable candidates as applications are received so interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We welcome visits to the nursery or informal conversations prior to applying.   

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the School’s 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

Admissions Officer

Part Time, Term Time 24 Hours per week

Worked over 3 days per week – to include Thursday and Friday

Plus, the equivalent of 15 days to be worked during the holiday’s dependent on the needs of the school

£16,436 -£18,027 (FTE £31,000 - £34,000 PA) plus a competitive benefits package

King Edward VI Preparatory School is a warm, welcoming and ambitious school community, seeking an organised and personable Admissions Officer to welcome new families.  This is a highly visible and hands on role, where you will be the welcoming face of the school and often the first point of contact for prospective parents.  You will guide families through tours, answer questions and help them understand life at KES Prep. 

The successful candidate will be warm, approachable, professional and highly organised. You will manage the full admissions journey, from first enquiry to enrolment, ensuring families feel supported. Nurturing enquiries to convert into applications, whilst delivering a gold standard admissions experience is central to the role.

Working closely with the Head of KES Prep, you will also support them with some administrative tasks, including coordinating meetings, handling correspondence and assisting with key events. Discretion, efficiency and good prioritisation are essential.

Ideally, the successful candidate will bring experience from an admissions, sales, or other front-facing role, alongside a good working knowledge of the independent prep school market.

KES Prep is one of two key preparatory schools feeding into King Edward VI School, Southampton, and the successful candidate will therefore contribute to the wider 2–18 pupil journey across the schools. You will work closely with the Marketing and Admissions teams across the group, ensuring strong collaboration between marketing activity, enquiry generation and admissions conversion.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking for a part-time role in a thriving school environment. KES Prep is a very special place to work. A school with a genuine family feel, set within beautiful grounds on the edge of Romsey. Staff enjoy a supportive community, rewarding days working with children and families, and a peaceful setting where you might take a walk across the grounds at lunch or visit the school animals. We offer free lunch during term time, free on-site parking, a contributory pension scheme, fee discount and access to a health cash plan.  

If you enjoy working with people, take pride in being organised and welcoming, and would like to play a key role in introducing families to the KES Prep community, we would love to hear from you. Come and join us. 

A full job description and application form are available below or contact HR at hr@kes.school or 023 8070 4561. 

Closing Date for Applications: 9am Friday 15 May 2026, but we reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found. 

Interviews to be held: The week commencing 18 May 2026

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 (where applicable).

Admissions Officer Job Description 
Application Form Combined

Sports Coach

Required September 2026

Part Time, Term Time, 23 Hours per week

4 days per week, Tuesday – Friday, including 2 after school clubs

£12,475 - £13,366 (FTE £28,000 – 30,000 PA)

plus a competitive benefits package

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled Sports Coach to join our successful Sports Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the region’s leading independent prep schools at a time when we are forging even greater links with our senior school, King Edward VI, Southampton.

The sports programme plays a crucial role in our pupils’ journey at King Edward VI Preparatory School. We are extremely proud of the range of opportunities and the performance pathways we offer, empowering children to learn, develop, and thrive beyond their expectations.

We are looking for a Sports Coach with a particular focus on boys Games, who will join our team of specialist sports staff.  Our departmental aim is to enhance the children's exposure to a range of sports and activities, enabling them to develop a lifelong love of sport and wellbeing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to coach boys Games across our exceptional range of facilities which include Wellington Sports Ground, as well as an onsite sports field, a sports hall and a swimming pool at the prep school.

This post would be ideal for anyone with a strong background in sports such as football, rugby, hockey and cricket, and who is passionate about helping children at all levels work towards developing their potential.  Therefore, experience of working with children is essential.

KES Prep offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Health Cash Plan, contributory pension scheme and a reduction in school fees at King Edward VI School Preparatory and Senior Schools.

A full job description and application form are available below or contact HR at hr@kes.school or 023 8070 4561. 

Closing Date for Applications: 9am Wednesday 3 June

Interviews to be held: The week commencing Monday 8 June

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 (where applicable).

Sports Coach Job Description 

Application Form Combined

Bank Nursery Practitioners

Flexible hours available

£14.12 - £15.24 Per Hour

We have an excellent opportunity for unqualified or qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our team at our beautiful rural nursery. We are an incredibly friendly and committed team, working in a unique setting with stunning outdoor space and adjoining Early Years Forest school site – Little Meadow.

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.

King Edward VI Preparatory School is a thriving and happy co-ed independent school for pupils from age 2 to 11, 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 through school, whilst retaining a unique identity as a rural nursery and prep school with a nurturing, family feel. It is a fantastic place to work with a warm, supportive and happy atmosphere and highly qualified and dedicated staff. We aim to be a beacon of inclusivity, where every pupil and staff member is empowered to achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our community and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.   

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an Early Years environment.  Having a full and relevant NVQ Level 2, 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare is preferable but not essential.

Closing Date for Applications: Applications will be considered as they are received.

The School will look to interview suitable candidates as applications are received so interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV as soon as possible. We welcome visits to Nursery and informal conversations prior to applying.   

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the School’s 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.