Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR WEBSITE

About Kimbolton School

Kimbolton School is a fully co-educational day and boarding school (ages 4-18), set within the beautiful grounds of Kimbolton Castle. We combine tradition with innovation, delivering high academic standards at GCSE, A Level, and university entrance through the commitment of our pupils and staff. The school fosters a forward-looking, supportive, and dynamic working environment.

At our Preparatory School, small class sizes and at least two classes per year group give children the chance to form a wide circle of friendships while welcoming newcomers with ease. From the earliest years, pupils benefit from specialist teaching, and our enviable facilities are further enhanced by access to the first-class resources of the Senior School.

Teaching at Kimbolton offers a wealth of opportunities, from academic and super-curricular enrichment to an extensive extra-curricular programme. Our Common Room is known for its warm, welcoming, and collaborative atmosphere, making Kimbolton a truly rewarding place to teach and learn.

Further information about the School can be found on the School website at www.kimboltonschool.com

The role : Pre-School Teacher/Manager

We are delighted to announce the opening of our brand-new Pre-School for 3-4 year olds, launching in January 2026. This exciting addition to our thriving through-school (ages 4-18) will be based within our Prep School, creating a strong sense of community and continuity for our youngest learners. Our thoughtfully designed, well-resourced Early Years setting will welcome its first cohort in January and we are now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced

Pre-School Teacher/Manager

to lead the way.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new setting from the ground up. You will take the lead on designing the learning environment and sourcing resources, recruiting and developing a dedicated team and establishing an engaging, high-quality curriculum.

The Pre-School will operate year-round, with holiday attendance remaining optional. This role is offered on a term-time plus basis (40 weeks), with responsibility for guiding supervision during holiday periods.

Although the Pre-School will open in January 2026, we hope the successful candidate can join us in

November 2025

to oversee preparations and ensure a smooth and inspiring launch. If you are a creative, committed early years practitioner who is excited by the opportunity to build something truly special, we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please open the Application Pack link below. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a letter of application and complete and return an application form to Human Resources at recruitment@kimboltonschool.com.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Petrie, Head of the Prep School at recruitment@kimboltonschool.com. We also warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school for a tour of the new Pre-School before applying. If you would like to arrange a visit, then please request this via the above email address.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 15th September 2025.

Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 22nd September 2025.

Kimbolton School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and implements a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers and evaluates child protection relevant evidence about candidates prior to interview. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. All applicants are requested to read the Safeguarding Policy document

.

Please note that Kimbolton School does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person