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 Safeguarding PolicyRecruitment and Selection Policy
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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.
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Full Time
Required for September 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and passionate teacher to join our inspiring team at King Edward VI Preparatory School (KES Prep). The successful candidate will teach in either KS1 or KS2 depending on experience.
The successful candidate will be creative, fun loving, unafraid of hard work and willing to get involved in the busy life of a thriving Prep School. Alignment with our values – to Do the Right Thing, Lift Others and Keep Growing – is essential. The ability to contribute to the sports programme at the school would be a distinct advantage. This position would be ideally suited to a strong Early Career Teacher (ECT) or someone in the earlier stages of their career.
KES Prep 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 Prep School 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.
KES Prep has its own salary scale, a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous PPA allocation and numerous other benefits including free lunch and refreshments and a reduction in school fees.
Further details and application forms are available from our website (Employment Opportunities | Contact Us | KES Prep | Southampton), or contact HR by email: hr@kes.hants.sch.uk or Tel: 02380 704561.
Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 10 March.
Interviews to be Held: Week commencing Monday 17 March or Monday 24 March.
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.
Cleaner
Cleaner
15 hours per week
Monday – Friday 5.00pm – 8.00pm
£12.00 per hour
We are seeking to appoint a part time cleaner to join our team and help ensure that the school buildings are maintained in a well-presented and hygienic condition, providing a suitable environment for the teaching and learning of pupils.
The successful candidate should be approachable, well-motivated and able to work equally well alone or as part of a team. Previous experience would be an advantage, including use of floor-cleaning equipment and CoSHH, although training will be given.
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.
KES Prep offers a range of benefits including free parking, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme and 31 days’ annual leave.
A full application form is available at: Employment Opportunities | Contact Us | KES Prep | Southampton or contact HR by email: HR@kes.hants.sch.uk or by phone 02380 704561.
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.
Cleaner (AM)
Cleaner
15 hours per week
Monday – Friday 5.00am – 8.00am - Term Time plus 6 weeks to be worked in the school holidays
£12.00 per hour
We are seeking to appoint a part time cleaner to join our team and help ensure that the school buildings are maintained in a well-presented and hygienic condition, providing a suitable environment for the teaching and learning of pupils.
The successful candidate should be approachable, well-motivated and able to work equally well alone or as part of a team. Previous experience would be an advantage, including use of floor-cleaning equipment and CoSHH, although training will be given.
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.
KES Prep offers a range of benefits including free parking, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme and 31 days’ annual leave.
A full application form is available below or contact HR by email: HR@kes.hants.sch.uk or by phone 02380 704561.
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.
