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.
KS2 Teacher (Fixed Term)
If you are interested in a Fixed Term Key Stage 2 teaching opportunity, please head over to our partner Preparatory School, Prince's Mead, for further details.
Marketing Officer
3x Marketing Officers
Salary £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience + competitive benefits package (flexible working available)
Full-time and term time only hours will be considered. 3 roles are available at the following locations: King Edward VI School, Southampton, King Edward VI Preparatory School, Romsey, Prince’s Mead School, Winchester
Join Hampshire's Group of Leading Independent Day Schools as a Marketing Officer
Are you an experienced marketing professional seeking an exciting new role? Join our dynamic and passionate marketing team at King Edward VI Group, Hampshire's group of leading independent day schools for pupils aged 2-18, during this transformative period of growth.
The Role: We are looking for a proactive Marketing Officer to play an integral role within our Marketing Department, supporting recruitment of families. This is a new opportunity to grow our brand during this transformative period. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Marketing and Director of External Relations to implement a Group-wide marketing strategy that aligns with our vision and values.
About the KES Group: King Edward VI and Prince’s Mead Schools are fantastic places to work with a warm and supportive atmosphere. 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. KES Senior is located in the heart of Southampton, KES Prep is situated in the rural countryside in Romsey and Prince’s Mead is located in the South Downs National Park in Kings Worthy, Winchester. We are proud to be the leading 2-18 group of day schools in Hampshire, and are experiencing an exciting phase of growth following our recent merger with Prince’s Mead and launch of our new Nursery at KES Prep. As we expand our horizons and enhance our brand, we are seeking creative, hands-on, digitally savvy, and highly proactive Marketing Officers to join our team to be located at one of the three schools.
What We Offer:
- To collaborate within a passionate and enthusiastic external relations and marketing team.
- Be part of a fast-paced environment and balance creativity with day-to-day marketing activities that enhance the School's reputation, visibility, and market position.
- Work at one of the Top 100 Independent Schools in Hampshire (The Sunday Times)
- Discounted School Fees
- Flexibility for a Term Time schedule
- Free School Lunches, Free Parking, On Site Gym (KES Senior), Employee Assistance Programme, Generous Pension.
For more details please see the job description 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.
Closing Date for applications: 9am Thursday 5 February 2026
Interviews to be held week commencing 9 February 2026
Apply Now and Be Part of Something Extraordinary!
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.
