Employment Opportunities
King Edward VI School is a welcoming, friendly and professional learning environment.
We currently employ over 300 members of staff across King Edward's and King Edward's Preparatory. We combine traditional values with forward-looking policies and technological innovation. Working here feels part of a family.
As well as excellent job opportunities, both teaching and non-teaching staff are encouraged to get involved with the wide range of co-curricular activities provided for our bright, focused pupils.
Please consult the details for any roles you may be interested in applying for and submit the required documentation. We look forward to hearing from you.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Minibus Driver
Minibus Driver
17:30 – 19:30 Term Time Only
£13.23 per hour plus benefits
Required for September 2025
We are looking to appoint minibus drivers to join our team. The role is Monday to Friday, term time only. The available shifts are 17:30 – 19:30. You would be responsible for driving one of our 16-seater minibuses to drive students 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, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.
To apply, please send a CV in the first instance to hr@kes.hants.sch.uk If you are invited for an interview, you will be asked to complete a school application form.
Closing Date: Applications will be considered as soon 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.
Interim Finance Officer
Interim Finance Officer
Full-time, 37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Salary £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience + competitive benefits package
King Edward’s is a leading independent day school in Hampshire, with a long and distinguished history. 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. King Edward’s is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to join our Finance team on a 1 year fixed-term contract. You will compile, send out and manage the fee billing process, including managing the debtors’ ledger. You will also manage school trips and visits (General Purpose accounts), setting up, processing payments and reconciling trip accounts in consultation with trip leaders. You will perform bank reconciliations, allocate costs and post journals to ensure correct cost allocation between nominal codes and schools.
The ideal candidate will have proven accounts office experience in debtor control and month end processes. You will investigate and resolve finance queries from colleagues and service providers in a professional and timely manner.
We are looking for a motivated individual who has a high level of attention to detail, able to communicate well with external parties and work well as part of a team. Experience in bank reconciliations, updating finance spreadsheets and using account software accounts is essential.
King Edward’s offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Health Cash Plan, contributory pension scheme, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.
A full job description and application form are available below. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact HR at hr@kes.hants.sch.uk or on 02380 704561.
Closing Date for applications: 9am Friday 6 June 2025
Interviews to be held week commencing 9 June 2025
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.
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Interim Management Accountant
Interim Management Accountant
22.5 - 30 hours per week
Flexibility on hours for the right candidate
FTE salary £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience + competitive benefits package
King Edward’s is a leading independent day school in Hampshire, with a long and distinguished history. 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. King Edward’s is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a 1 year fixed-term contract. You will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant and will have experience of implementing new systems. You will lead on the implementation of new Finance software, iFinance, with external contractor support, you will be responsible for budgets and forecasts, checking the senior school payroll and annual accounts with the support of the Head of Finance. You will investigate and resolve finance queries from colleagues and service providers in a professional and timely manner.
We are looking for a motivated individual who has a high level of attention to detail, able to communicate well with external parties and work well as part of a team. Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage.
King Edward’s offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Health Cash Plan, contributory pension scheme, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.
A full job description and application form are available below. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact HR at hr@kes.hants.sch.uk or on 02380 704561.
Closing Date for applications: 9am Friday 6 June 2025
Interviews to be held week commencing 9 June 2025
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.
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