Employment Opportunities

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. 

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.school 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!

Job Description

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.

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. 

Receptionist/Administrator

Part time, term-time plus 7 INSET days and 15 days to be worked in the holidays.

8.30am-5.45pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

£14,756 per annum (£27,500 FTE based on 40 hours per week) plus a competitive benefits package

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and organised receptionist who will provide an efficient and effective reception service in our very busy prep school office. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment for all pupils, visitors and staff. As the first point of contact, the Receptionist will ensure the smooth day-to-day handling of face-to-face, telephone and e-mail enquiries.

Candidates must have strong people and communication skills. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritise workload and complete administration tasks is important. Candidates will also have good attention to detail, a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and evidence of working in an environment of high confidentiality. Experience of iSAMS or a similar MIS would be an advantage.

We offer a range of benefits including: competitive contributory pension scheme; 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 and INSET days each year to facilitate high quality training opportunities.

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. 

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: 9am Friday 6 February 2026. 

Interviews to be held: The week commencing Monday 9 February

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.  

Receptionist Job Description 

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