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
French Foreign Language Assistant
French Foreign Language Assistant
£21.00 per hour
20 hours per week Term Time
To Start May or September 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a French Foreign Language Assistant to join our Languages Department at King Edward VI School.
You will be responsible for supporting the teaching team in our Languages Faculty to ensure that the students are exposed to a high quality of spoken and written language to support their language learning and exam preparations.
The ability to speak fluent French is essential. Good written and oral communication skills are a must, as is the ability to prioritise and plan your own workload in the context of conflicting priorities and to work on your own initiative. Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage.
Further details and a job description are available below. Applications need to be made on a school application form and sent to HR at hr@kes.hants.sch.uk by the closing date.
CVs are not an acceptable alternative.
Employment benefits include a competitive pension scheme, Health Cash Plan scheme, on-site gym and a reduction in school fees. There is also onsite accommodation available to rent for single occupancy.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 14 April 2025
Interviews: w/c 21 April 2025
Start Date: May or September 2025
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.
DofE Assistant
Duke of Edinburgh Assistant
£10.50 - £12.60 per hour depending on experience
Part Time 3 month fixed term contract
Start Date: ideally 22 April
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and organised individual as a Duke of Edinburgh Assistant at King Edward VI School. This role will be ideally suited to someone who is on their gap year as this is a three-month fixed term role. KES runs a highly successful Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme with many pupils from Year 9 undertaking the Bronze Award, continuing onto Silver and then Gold as they progress into Sixth Form.
The successful candidate will be required to assist the Duke of Edinburgh Manager by running pupil lunchtime drop-in sessions, supporting communications, monitoring stores and supporting after School training to enable pupils to prepare for their expeditions. You will need to have experience of DofE, having completed your Silver Award. On average you will work during term time and ideally between 13:00 and 17:15 to oversee the pupil drop-in times at lunchtime and after school training ideally Monday to Friday but there may be some flexibility for the right applicant.
Further details and an job description are available below or contact HR at hr@kes.hants.sch.uk or 023 8070 4561.
If you are shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the School’s application form.
Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 24 March 2025
Interviews to be Held: the week commencing 24 March 2025
Start Date: Tuesday 22 April 2025
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.
