Kings College School

6 job(s) at Kings College School

Kings College School Merton, London
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
We seek to appoint a dedicated professional to drive the ambitious Futures programme at King's during a period of parental leave for the current post-holder. The programme aims to inspire pupils to make a meaningful impact in the world beyond school. A key focus will be the leadership of an innovative employability provision while developing King's position as a leader in entrepreneurship and careers education. Note that this is a non-teaching role but involves working directly with pupils to support their planning for life after school. Main duties and responsibilities: Planning and implementing King's Business School, our exciting new summer entrepreneurship programme Delivering careers and entrepreneurship initiatives across the school Running careers 'office hours' for pupils to support them with CVs, applications, and impartial guidance Supporting sixth-form candidates with degree apprenticeship applications Managing the arrangements for work experience, internships, and other work-related learning opportunities, and tracking pupil participation in these Organising a range of entrepreneurship and employability events, including the annual careers fair and external trips for pupils to visit workplaces Working closely with the Development Office to support the pupil-facing aspects of alumni events Establishing and strengthening partnerships with industry professionals, employers, and work-related learning organisations, including the development of strategic partnerships with employers to provide regular work placement and internship opportunities for pupils Staying informed about trends and research in post-18 options, graduate employability, and the evolving job market and supporting pupils and the school with expertise on these matters Working with the Development Office, building strong relationships with alumni and parents to encourage involvement in careers events Expanding and curating a network of external speakers and coordinating their visits to the school Ensuring that the school's values are reflected in the above, including the promotion of a diverse and inclusive set of role models for pupils across a broad range of industries The successful candidate may have prior experience of careers guidance in an educational setting, or might equally be a professional with a background outside of education looking to work in a school for the first time. The successful candidate will have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both young people and adults Experience in the planning and execution of complex projects and/or events Strong organisational and administrative abilities A passion for inspiring and supporting young people along with an understanding of the responsibilities inherent in providing guidance of this type The willingness to learn and become an expert in the internship and degree apprenticeship landscape in the UK The ability and willingness to maintain good records, including completing compliance and safeguarding checks relevant to work experience placements for young people The ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable school environment, including a diplomatic approach to coordinating programmes with other departments Other desirable qualities include: A strong understanding of entrepreneurship and the challenges and opportunities faced by young entrepreneurs Knowledge of careers education in the UK, including the Gatsby Benchmarks, or expert knowledge of a specific profession informed by a previous career A track record of building and maintaining effective partnerships with large external organisations King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website via the button below (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form. Closing date: Monday 3 rd November 2025 at 9am. Interviews: Wednesday 12 th November 2025. Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Kings College School Merton, London
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
The Project Officer (Futures & Communities) plays a pivotal role in driving forward key programmes and events forming part of the school's World Beyond strategy, including King's Business School and King's Arts. This is a senior administrative position with responsibility for a number of highly visible initiatives spanning the King's corporation. We seek to appoint a highly organised and motivated professional to support the ambitious Futures & Communities programme, which spans careers, entrepreneurship, innovation, partnerships, and other initiatives aligned with the school's strategic aims. This role involves both complex project management, relationship-building, and the coordination of ambitious events - many of which will not have run before or not have been delivered at comparable scale. The post holder will be comfortable both with advanced administrative duties - such as large budget management, or liaising with external designers, agents and publicists - as well as the 'hands on' operational duties associated with running events in a school. They will be a proactive problem solver, able to plan and coordinate but also react to emerging issues during a busy events season. Note that this is a non-teaching role but involves working directly with both pupils and colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of strategic events and initiatives. Many key events organised by the postholder will be in the evenings, weekends and holidays. As the Project Officer (Futures & Communities) will be required on-site for all such events, some flexibility is required in exchange for time off in lieu. Person Specification The successful candidate may have prior experience in event and/or project management within an educational, cultural, or corporate setting, or might equally be a professional from another sector looking to bring their skills into a school environment for the first time. The successful candidate will have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both young people and adults Proven experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering complex projects and/or events Strong organisational and administrative abilities, with meticulous attention to detail A passion for supporting and inspiring young people, along with an understanding of the responsibilities inherent in delivering high-quality educational and cultural initiatives The willingness to learn and develop expertise in the areas of social impact, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and arts programming within a school context The ability and willingness to maintain accurate records, including budgeting, scheduling, and evaluation documentation for events and projects The ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable school environment, including a diplomatic approach to coordinating programmes with multiple stakeholders and a willingness to work across the spectrum of roles in the event team, from strategy through to set-up. Other desirable qualities include: Qualifications in project management or experience in applying recognised methodologies to the management and delivery of projects An understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creative industries, and the opportunities they present for young people Knowledge of event marketing and communications, including working with designers, marketers, and social media teams to deliver high quality promotional materials and campaigns Experience of building and maintaining effective partnerships with external organisations, cultural institutions, or businesses To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form. Closing date: Monday 3 rd November 2025 at 9am Interviews: Round 1 (online): Monday 10th November 2025. Round 2 (in person): Wednesday 12th November 2025 Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Kings College School Merton, London
Oct 13, 2025
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the marketing and communications team at King's during a transformative and exciting time in the school's history. With the development of our new junior school campus and the extension of co-educational provision across the whole school over the next decade, the way in which we visually represent ourselves - our successes, our mission and ethos - will be important. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer to help shape and deliver the visual identity of King's across print and digital platforms. From prospectuses and merchandise, signage and event branding, your work will capture the spirit of school life and reflect the warmth, vibrancy, and excellence of our community. This is a hands-on design role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across a wide variety of projects. You will be part of a collaborative team, translating briefs into compelling visuals and supporting the delivery of our strategic communications objectives. Reporting to the senior marketing manager, you will work closely with colleagues across the marketing and communications team, namely the communications manager, digital marketing officer and director of communications, admissions and marketing. You will also support colleagues across the schools. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week on site during term-time, with the option of working from home during school holidays with bursar's approval The successful candidate will: Be part of a respected global brand renowned worldwide for its academic excellence, culture of kindness and the warmth and vibrance of its community. Play a key role in developing and delivering our visual brand at a pivotal moment in the school's journey. Enjoy a dynamic and varied workload - from arts festivals and concerts to fundraising campaigns and major school events. Benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture. Skills and person specification: A relevant qualification in graphic design or a related field (degree-level or equivalent). A good understanding of design principles, typography, pantones, layout, and visual storytelling. Familiarity with the printing process, paper stocks, and finishes. Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite). A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing polished, professional work A warm, collaborative approach and strong communication skills. Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the role. A team player who enjoys working with others and contributing to shared goals. An understanding of the independent school sector is helpful but not essential. A genuine interest in working in a school environment King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. Closing date; Monday 3rd November 2025 at 9am Interviews: Tuesday 11th November 2025 To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website;(under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Kings College School Merton, London
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Start Date: April / May 2025 Hourly rate: £14.34 Each academic year we require a team of responsible people to assist the head of the department in ensuring JCQ, CAIE and IBO regulations are strictly upheld throughout the summer external examinations season, invigilating A Level, IB and (I)GCSE examinations during late April, May and June. Invigilators are also required for mock examinations which are taken by A level, IB and (I)GCSE candidates in January. Other opportunities to invigilate occur throughout the academic year, including for university admissions tests, school admissions tests, languages and music exams. Invigilators are required to attend initial training, an annual update session, usually in the autumn term prior to mock examinations, and ad hoc briefings and training opportunities. Main Duties and Responsibilities: to ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations and maintain the security of examinations at all times to follow directions given by members of the King's examinations team and notify the examination administrators of any concerns and queries as soon as possible to instil and maintain a calm and quiet environment in the examination room to invigilate actively and not engage in discussion in examination venues to assist in the setting up of examination venues along with distributing examination stationery and papers in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines to deal with candidate queries as they arise and with examination irregularities in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines to assist in the registration of candidates and the recording of late arrivals to manage access arrangements for pupils awarded arrangements such as extra time, rest breaks or word processors in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines to supervise/escort candidates to and from examination rooms when in clash supervision or during a toilet break to ensure that no unauthorised materials are referred to by a candidate during an examination or an escorted/supervised break to collect and collate examinations scripts at the end of an examination as requested by the examinations team and in accordance with Awarding Body guidelines to supervise candidates when leaving an examination and ensure they depart in a quiet and orderly manner The ideal candidate will: be well organised, accurate, flexible and able to work well under pressure be a confident, assured communicator, both in written and verbal form have a personable but professional and businesslike manner possess an excellent work ethic, including good time-keeping be able to relate well to pupils preferably have previous experience of working in an educational environment have the ability to work both as a member of a team and independently be fully in sympathy with the aims and objectives of King's College School be computer literate be available to start at 08:00 for morning sessions and 12:00 for afternoon sessions be available for the first two weeks of January (January mocks) and 8 weeks in the summer (end April/May/June) for the summer external examinations Our core IB, A level, and (I)GCSE exam sessions, for which all invigilators should be available, are the first two weeks of January(formal mocks) and the 6-7 week period of external summer examinations that take place from the end of April to late June. We ask for a minimum commitment of 5 sessions per week, a session being either a morning or afternoon, and ideally more if possible. We also offer other opportunities throughout the year should members of the invigilation team wish to work additional hours. Terms and Conditions: Employment as an invigilator is classed as 'casual work' and there is no obligation on the school to provide work There is no obligation on the individual to accept work up until session bookings are confirmed. Once confirmed, bookings are considered a commitment to work. Invigilators are expected to attend bi-annual refresher training/exam briefing sessions (paid), and complete statutory Safeguarding, Fire, health & safety training as part of their ongoing employment Hourly rate of £14.34 Statutory paid holiday - paid pro rata (according to hours worked) We are unable to provide parking on site and most of the roads around the school now fall within a controlled parking zone. There are, however, parking bays with pay & display meters. Please note: this position is not open to parents of pupils currently attending the school. King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter. Closing date: Friday 28th February 2025 at 9am. Interviews: 10.00am - 11.30am on Tuesday 11th March 2025. Training date (mandatory): Monday 31st March 2025, 09:30 - 13:00 - please note, if you are not available to attend the training date given we will be unable to progress your application at this time. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Kings College School Merton, London
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Start Date: September 2025 We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic part-time German language assistant for the 2025/2026 academic year to a large and vibrant modern languages Department. The German language assistant leads conversational practice with small groups of King's pupils who are preparing for IGCSE German (year 11) and A level/IB German (years 12 and 13). The assistant will help pupils in the preparation for their speaking exams, providing lessons in the target language, and supporting cultural knowledge. Reporting to: deputy head of modern languages and the head of German Person Specification The post will suit someone who: Is a fluent speaker of German Has a university degree and/or teaching qualification such as TEFL, PGCE or equivalent or has recently lived in a German-speaking country Has a genuine interest in German as a language and a keenness to promote not only the education of the language but also the cultural aspects of the German-speaking world Is eager to inspire, support and motivate all pupils to flourish and reach their academic potential Has an ability to communicate effectively with young people, with excellent communication skills, both orally and written Has an ability to work well as part of a team but also to be confident in working on their own initiative Is reliable and has effective planning and organisational skills Possesses strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils Has excellent communication skills and works well with others Is personally committed to ongoing professional development The following would be advantageous. Prior experience of working in a secondary school environment Terms and Conditions: Salary: competitive Contract period: 26th August 2025 to 1st July 2026 Weekly working hours of 15 hours during term-time Annual leave is based on the full-time equivalent of 25 days annual leave per annum plus 8 English statutory public holidays. As you are not expected to attend school during the school holidays, the expectation is that the annual leave entitlement will be taken during the school holidays School lunches are provided free during term-time Contributory support staff pension scheme - employees are eligible to join after 3 months' service with a 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution A programme of health benefits is also offered by the school Membership of the King's sports club King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter. Closing date: Monday 3rd March 2025 at 9am. Interview: Friday 7th March 2025. Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Kings College School Merton, London
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Start Date: September 2025 We are excited to invite applications for sport graduate assistants to assist with the delivery of our outstanding Games and PE provision from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to gain early career experience in one of the UK's leading sporting schools, and within a warm and dynamic school community. The post is suited to candidates with the ability to extend, challenge and develop our most able performers, and who possess the ability to inspire and nurture a love for sport in every pupil in the school. All successful candidates will be expected to make a significant contribution to both the delivery of PE and the coaching of sports teams. They should have significant expertise in at least one of our core sports (rugby, netball, hockey, rowing, football, cricket and tennis). An interest in athletic development and/or one or more of our non-core sports - such as badminton, basketball, golf, squash, swimming, table tennis and water polo - is also advantageous, as is the ability and willingness to take the lead on delivering a programme of training and fixtures for one of these sports. This is a full-time position, initially on a fixed-term basis for one year, with a possibility of extension for a second year. Person Specification The post will suit someone who has: A genuine interest in leading and supporting Games and PE provision An eagerness to inspire and support all pupils to flourish and reach their sporting potential Expertise in at least one core sport (rugby, netball, hockey, rowing, football, cricket and tennis) A desire to enrich the sporting experience of pupils during the school day, at weekends and during school holidays Strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils A desire to contribute to the school's thriving cocurricular programme An ability to work well with others A personal commitment to ongoing professional development The following would be advantageous: Prior experience of working in a secondary school environment or with secondary age pupils An interest in athletic development and/or one or more of our non-core sports - such as badminton, basketball, golf, squash, swimming, table tennis and water polo, and the ability and willingness to take the lead on delivering a programme of training and fixtures for one of these sports. King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter. Closing date: Monday 10th March 2025 at 9am. Interviews: Friday 14th March 2025. Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.