Employment Opportunities
Kingswood is a friendly, inclusive community. There are many opportunities for staff across all departments to be involved in different aspects of school life and make a valuable contribution to the success of the School.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please ensure you have read these policies and our Applicant Information Pack:
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Including EYFS
- Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure
- Candidate Online Screening in Recruitment Guidelines
Notes to read before you enter our new Job Portal:
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture Department: [email protected] or telephone 01225 734350.
At Kingswood, we believe in the power and importance of truly holistic education. We value inspirational teaching and learning in a caring, supportive and inclusive community, where academic achievement and high standards are combined with a sense of responsibility and service.
For September 2025, we are looking to appoint an exceptional Class Teacher to join our busy and vibrant Prep School and be able to teach Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will be an inspiring classroom practitioner, and be able to offer exciting activities to our Enjoyment and Enrichment Programme. This is a fixed term post for one-year in the first instance.
We welcome Early Career Teacher (ECT) applicants. Kingswood School is the regional centre for ISTIP (Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel) and offers full mentoring and support for Early Career Teachers.
In return we offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive and exciting educational environment in which colleagues can develop, thrive and make a difference to the hearts and minds of young people.
Please apply using the ‘quick apply’ button on TES: Kingswood Preparatory School - Tes Jobs
You may contact the People & Culture Department: [email protected] for any further questions.
Closing date for applications is Monday 3 March 2025, midday
Kingswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks, including a check of the children’s barred list.
At Kingswood School, we believe in the transformative power of education, and our Music & Drama departments play a vital role in inspiring creativity and confidence in our pupils. We are seeking an organised and proactive Music and Drama Administrator to support the smooth running of these departments.
This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills, excellent communication, and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents, and pupils. You will thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, ensuring that key tasks are managed efficiently and with attention to detail. Your enthusiasm, initiative, and ability to prioritise will be invaluable in supporting the team.
This is a part-time, term-time-only role (20 hours per week: 8.30am – 12.30pm, Monday to Friday), offering a salary of £11,337.36 per annum (£28,094.85 FTE), including holiday pay.
As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a range of benefits, including complimentary meals and refreshments, a generous pension scheme, school fee remission (conditions apply), and use of the School’s excellent facilities.
For an application pack, including the full job description, please contact our Recruitment Co-ordinator at [email protected] or call 01225 734350.
Closing date: Tuesday 18 February 2025, midday. Early applications are encouraged.
Kingswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks, including a check of the children’s barred list.
For September 2025, we are looking to appoint a Graduate Music Assistant to assist the general day-to-day running of the Music Department, including supporting academic lessons, individual student support, and assisting with our extensive co-curricular programme. The successful candidate will have a degree in Music, specialism in one or more musical instruments, and experience in performing as a soloist and in ensembles. This is a full-time post, term time only, for a fixed term of one academic year.
As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a range of benefits, including complimentary meals and refreshments, a generous pension scheme, and use of the School’s excellent facilities. Single accommodation may be available.
For an application pack, including the full job description, please contact our Recruitment Co-ordinator at [email protected] or call 01225 734350.
Closing date: Friday 28 February 2025, midday. Early applications are encouraged.
Kingswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks, including a check of the children’s barred list.
The Grounds and Gardens team is responsible for maintaining 126 acres of stunning school grounds, spanning the Senior School, Prep School, The Garden (Nursery) and extensive Upper and Middle playing fields.
We are seeking a dedicated Gardener/Grounds Person to help ensure that our sports pitches, gardens, and outdoor spaces are maintained to the highest standards. If you have at least two years of hands-on experience in gardens and grounds maintenance, and ideally hold a qualification in Horticulture or a related field, we would love to hear from you.
This is a full-time, year-round role, working 37 hours a week. The salary is in the range £25k - £29k per annum, depending on experience.
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For further details, please email the People & Culture Department: [email protected] or telephone 01225 734350.
Closing date for applications is 21 February 2025, midday
Kingswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks, including a check of the children’s barred list.
Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds?
At The Garden, Kingswood School's beautiful nursery, we’re looking for an Early Years Educator to join our dedicated and supportive team. Our focus is on creating a warm, caring environment where each child is given the very best start in life, and we are looking for someone who shares this vision.
If you are creative, enthusiastic, and hardworking, with a love for Early Years education, we would be delighted to hear from you. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that values the uniqueness of every child, fostering their curiosity and helping them thrive.
Our Early Years Educators work 40 hours per week over four days on a flexible rota. With 6.6 weeks of holiday, plus additional time off over Christmas and two weeks in the summer, we ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Alongside a competitive salary, which reflects your qualifications and experience, we offer a range of staff benefits, including complimentary meals and refreshments, a pension scheme, and health & wellbeing events to support our team.
We also welcome applications for apprenticeships.
If you're ready to inspire, nurture, and grow in a rewarding role, join us at The Garden, where we care for each individual and educate for life.
To request an application pack, including a full job description, please contact the Recruitment Co-ordinator: [email protected] or telephone 01225 734350
Applications welcome up to Friday 28 February 2025
Kingswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks, including a check of the children’s barred list.