Gap Year Assistant

We are seeking an outstanding Gap Year Assistant to join our thriving preparatory school community. This is a term-time position offering broad, hands-on experience across teaching support, pastoral care and co-curricular activities. You will work alongside dedicated teachers and experienced staff in a leading independent prep school for girls aged 4–11, supporting classroom learning, supervising pupils, assisting with school trips (including residential visits), coaching PE, supporting music and drama productions, and helping with the smooth running of our vibrant school office.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop professional skills, gain genuine insight into the world of education, and contribute meaningfully to pupils' wellbeing and personal development in a supportive, inclusive environment.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and approachable recent school leaver who is curious about education and eager to learn. You should be flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a close-knit team while taking initiative when needed. Strong organisational skills, confidence working with children, and the ability to communicate clearly and positively with pupils, staff and parents are essential. Above all, we seek someone who is warm, supportive and genuinely interested in helping young people flourish. Someone who embodies the values of compassion, courage, integrity and joy that are at the heart of Kensington Prep.

Why Kensington Prep?

Based in Fulham, we are justifiably proud of our reputation and are pleased to have been recognised by a range of high-profile awards.

Staff are inspired and supported in a highly professional environment led by a friendly leadership team. We are the highest rated GDST school in a recent Best Companies employee survey and the GDST is in the top 100 best not-for-profit companies to work for.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

·       Competitive salaries and pay progression

·       Access to extensive professional development opportunities

·       Training grants for qualifications

·       Generous pension schemes

·       Free life assurance benefit

·       A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

·       Free lunches for all staff during term time

·       Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

·       A Cycle to Work scheme

·       Good transport links

·       Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date for applications: Monday 1 June, 9am.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.