Vacancies
Would you like to join our team?
Sevenoaks Prep is located in Godden Green, on the edge of Sevenoaks. We look for caring, friendly, hard-working team-players who appreciate our nurturing ethos and Way Of Life.
Sevenoaks Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability, and that all appointments are made purely on the basis of merit.
Current Vacancies
School Nurse (Maternity Cover)
An opportunity has arisen to join the Sevenoaks Prep team to take on the role of School Nurse. This is a fixed term 12 month contract covering Maternity Leave. We look for caring, friendly, hard-working team players who appreciate our nurturing ethos and Way of Life.
Responsible to The Bursar, the successful candidate will:
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Provide nursing care to pupils, staff and visitors in the event of accidents and injuries.
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Provide preventative health services to ensure the optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth of the pupils at Sevenoaks Prep school.
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Promote and act in accordance with the ethos of Sevenoaks Prep’s way of life, its aims and objectives.
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Have safeguarding of children as their priority.
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Support the teaching staff where possible by offering their services in the field of health education.
Sevenoaks Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with Safer Recruitment in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and pupils.
To apply, please complete the job application form sending it to: hr@theprep.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Monday 31st October 2025 at 5pm. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter at the school however, we reserve the right to vary this if the need arises or appoint earlier should the opportunity present itself.
Role is 5 days per week (10:00 to 16:00) term time only.
1:1 Literacy Support Assistant
Literacy Support Assistant to provide individualised, nurturing, and consistent support to a child in Key Stage One during Literacy lessons. The role focuses on promoting the child’s phonic, reading and spelling development.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 support for the child during Literacy lessons. Required four mornings per week, for one hour each morning.
• Implement strategies recommended by the SENCo, therapists, and external professionals (e.g. speech and language therapy).
• Adapt activities and resources to ensure accessibility and engagement, in line with the child’s individual targets/learning support plan.
• Monitor, record, and provide feedback on the child’s progress to staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, Key Stage One practitioners, and external professionals.
• Ensure the child’s safety and well-being, following safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
Please see job description for further information.
The successful candidates will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, with energy, warmth, and a genuine love of working with young children. You will join a supportive and experienced team and be part of a school that values professional development and wellbeing.
Sevenoaks Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with Safer Recruitment in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and pupils.
To apply, please complete the job application form sending it to: hr@theprep.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Friday 31st October. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter at the school however, we reserve the right to vary this if the need arises or appoint earlier should the opportunity present itself.
