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.
Application Form King Edward VI Preparatory SchoolEqual Opportunities Monitoring Form Child Protection PolicyRecruitment and Selection Policy
DBS Disclosure Policy Statement
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.
Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager
Required for October 2024
Salary up to £42,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Full Time, Year Round
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at King Edward VI Nursery, as our Nursery Manager. We have recently extended our Nursery offer to year-round provision and our Toddler Room opens this September. The Nursery Manager will play a pivotal role in the continued growth and development of our beautiful Nursery which benefits from incredible indoor and outdoor learning spaces – including our own Early Years nature area, Little Meadow.
The Nursery is an integral part of our thriving Prep School, and enjoys the extensive site facilities including forest school, farm, dining room, swimming pool and playing fields. We are looking for someone with great Nursery experience, who will work with us to manage and further develop our Nursery whilst ensuring we retain the independent school feel and quality of provision that we are known for.
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.
We offer a range of benefits including a 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 and refreshments, free parking, and a Health Cash Plan.
Do not miss this extraordinary chance to help shape something truly special. We would love to show you around or have an informal conversation, so contact us today to find out more!
Please contact HR at hr@kes.hants.sch.uk or 023 8070 4561 if you have questions.
Closing Date for Applications: The final date for applications is 9am Friday 20 September. However, the School will look to interview suitable candidates as applications are received so interested applicants are encouraged to complete the application form as soon as possible. We welcome visits to the school or informal conversations prior to applying.
CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.
Application Form King Edwards VI School Preparatory School
Nursery Manager 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.
