Beechwood Park
Beechwood Park is an award-winning preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3-13, offering day and flexi-boarding near the towns of Harpenden, St Albans and Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire. The School has its own onsite Nursery; Woodlands Nursery which has been named one of the top 20 nurseries in the East of England for 2025.
We provide a nurturing, supportive, and joyful learning environment where children flourish, discover their unique strengths, explore their passions and grow into confident, capable individuals.
Founded in 1964, Beechwood Park has been confidently co-educational for over 40 years.
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The Good Schools’ Guide summarises the School as follows; "Parents choose Beechwood Park for its co-ed status (unusual for a prep in the area), as well as its outstanding facilities, engaging teaching, opportunities outside the classroom and the confidence they build in the children. ‘It is like a bubble, but a lovely one. We don’t ever want to leave."
The School is situated near Markyate, Hertfordshire, in a delightful parkland setting 15 minutes drive from Harpenden and 20 minutes from St Albans. The School runs an extensive local bus service and is located just 5 minutes from Junction 9 of the M1. Facilities are extensive (Forest School, sporting, ICT and creative facilities), and the curriculum/co-curriculum are broad. Flexible boarding is a popular option from Y5. 11+/13+ academic result are consistently strong, with pupils moving onto a range of leading schools.
Current vacancies at Beechwood Park
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Residential) Sport
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent sports or leisure graduate considering a career in primary or secondary teaching to gain experience of working in a progressive and forward thinking preparatory school (ages 3 – 13) with flexible boarding facilities.
Mini Bus Driver / Chaperone ( Term Time Only )
Are you looking for a rewarding part-time role in a vibrant school environment? Beechwood Park School is looking for a reliable, friendly and safety conscious individual to join our school community as a Minibus Driver / Chaperone. If you enjoy working with children and are committed to ensuring a safe and comfortable journey, we'd love to hear from you. Beechwood Park school is an award winning, co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3-13, set in 60 acres of idyllic parkland and woodland in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Our highly experienced and friendly team of staff, excellent facilities, resources and opportunities make Beechwood Park and extremely exciting place to work.
