Teaching & Learning Support Assistant (Full Time), Years 1–4 (KS1 & KS2)
Required: September 2026
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support a class of children in either Key Stage 1 or early Key Stage 2.
We welcome applications from positive, flexible and caring individuals willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. With extremely high standards at Chesham Prep, the successful candidate will be personable and a true team player, with strong communication and organisational skills. The candidate will be passionate about teaching and child development and will be capable of liaising effectively with parents.
To apply for this position, please email a completed application form and covering letter outlining your interest in the post, for the attention of the Headteacher, to Mrs Kelly Baker: kbaker@cheshamprep.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 20th April 2026, interviews will be conducted later that week.
Girls’ Games Teacher (Part Time)
Tuesday – Friday, 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Required: September 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Games Teacher to join our thriving Sports department, working Tuesday to Friday afternoons.
Sport at Chesham Prep is at the heart of school life. We believe in developing the whole child, building confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a genuine love of being active. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about physical education and coaching at prep school level, and who wants to make a real difference to the children in their care.
We welcome applications from positive, energetic, and caring individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality Games teaching and who are willing to contribute fully to the life of the school. A specialism in Netball would be desirable. We also welcome experience of coaching Hockey and Cricket. With extremely high standards at Chesham Prep, the successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, a natural team player, and someone who inspires children through their own enthusiasm for sport.
The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and will bring both technical expertise and genuine warmth to the role.
To apply for this position, please email a completed application form and covering letter outlining your interest in the post, for the attention of the Headteacher, to Mrs Kelly Baker, kbaker@cheshamprep.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 20th April 2026, interviews will be conducted later that week.
Chesham Preparatory School is an equal opportunities employer. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with former employers and a full DBS.
Charity No 310642.
Gap Student 2026-2027
Applications are invited for the role of Gap Student at Chesham Prep School for the academic year 2026-2027. The role may prove especially useful for those wishing to gain experience in a school setting before embarking on a university course.
Requirements:
- Must have independent means of transport
- Hours of work – 8am to 5pm but need to be flexible
- The position runs from September through to mid-July
Students should be prepared to use their initiative to assist in all aspects of the school, supporting staff and children of all ages both in the classroom and out: as a Games assistant, in lessons, trip helper, in the school office and on playground duties.
We envisage the role being a mix of Games/PE and office-based work, primarily focused on school marketing. Candidates will have the opportunity to coach and run sports teams in the afternoons, while working alongside an experienced Head of Marketing who welcomes applicants with experience in social media, marketing, or general office tasks. This role offers the successful candidate a chance to have a real impact on the school’s social media presence and to develop their own creative ideas.
Applications should include a completed application form (including the names and addresses of 2 referees) and be sent to:
Mr James Bateson, Deputy Head via email to jamesbateson@cheshamprep.co.uk by the end of Friday 17th April 2026.
Interviews are likely to take place in May.
Chesham Preparatory School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with former employers and a full DBS.
Charity No 310642.
Chesham Prep is a thriving school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. We have a well-deserved reputation, dating back to our foundation in 1938, for being a friendly, family-orientated school at the heart of the local community. Set in the Bucks countryside, next to a working farm, our children aim high, work hard and achieve great things.
We have a teaching staff of over 60 teachers and a support staff of 20. We recruit staff who are dedicated to delivering an outstanding education for all our pupils. We achieve this through small class sizes, our passionate and dedicated staff and, of course, the specialist facilities which children have access to from a young age. We encourage our pupils to be responsible for their own learning and to show resilience when faced with challenges.
We have a strong leadership team and governing body. We pay careful attention to the recruitment and development of staff and a comprehensive Appraisal and Professional Development scheme is in place. We offer a competitive salary structure including access to a comprehensive pension scheme. All staff receive free daily lunches, on-site parking, and fee reduction for staff children.
Our current facilities include specialist areas for teaching Music, Science, Art, and Design Technology, and French and Spanish, plus a Learning Resource Centre and well-stocked library. The Adlington Hall is used for Drama, making use of the lighting and sound equipment. Sixty laptops and twenty iPads are available to use across the school, along with a range of other technologies such as digital cameras, Beebots and Lego WeDo.
Chesham Prep also has 7 acres of fantastic on-site facilities for sport, including a large 800m2 sports hall an all-weather pitch, an astro wicket, grass wicket and bowling machine and 2 large fields for all outdoor sports. Our indoor 4 lane, 25 metre swimming pool opened in September 2019.
