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.
Minibus Driver
Minibus Driver
AM and PM shift available, Term Time Only
£13.69 per hour plus benefits
We are looking to appoint minibus drivers to join our team, there is an opportunity to do an AM or a PM shift, both of which are 10 hours per week. We would also consider candidates looking to do both shifts. The successful candidates will be responsible for driving one of our 16-seater minibuses to drive pupils to and from school.
You must hold a clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement (drivers who passed their car test before 1st January 1997), or a current PSV licence. The successful candidates will be required to complete Midas training within 6 months of appointment. Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage.
King Edward’s offers a range of benefits including free parking, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, a reduction in school fees.
To apply please submit your CV to hr@kes.school in the first instance. If you are then invited in for an interview we will ask you to complete the school’s application form.
Closing Date: Applications should be submitted to hr@kes.school and will be considered as they are received.
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 Practitioners
Nursery Practitioner
Both Full and Part Time hours available
Full Time 42.5 hours Monday – Friday. 8.15am–4.45pm
£30,132 per annum
Additional hours to cover an early start, from 07.30 or a late finish, until 17.45 also available
OR
Part Time 25.5 hours Monday – Wednesday. 8.15am–4.45pm
£18,079 (FTE £28,360) plus a competitive benefits package
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated 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.
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 and have good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Having a full and relevant NVQ Level 2, 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare is preferable but not essential.
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.
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: The final date for applications is 9am Monday 6 October 2025.
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 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 and past employers.
