King's School Canterbury
With origins dating back to 597AD, The King’s School is reputedly the oldest school in the world. It is also one of the country’s leading co-educational boarding schools located in the idyllic surroundings of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), just one hour from Central London.
Current vacancies at King's School Canterbury
Founding Head of Nursery - The King's School Canterbury Cairo
As a founding senior leader, you will shape the vision, culture, curriculum, and pastoral provision of the Nursery, ensuring alignment with King’s Canterbury values while responding sensitively to the local Egyptian and international context.
13+ Admissions Officer
The King’s School is seeking a highly organised and personable 13+ Admissions Officer to join our Admissions team.
Sounding Out: Flute Teacher
We require an experienced and enthusiastic flute teacher to join our Sounding Out team to start with us for the Advent Term (start date 19/09/26).
Assistant Tutors
We have vacancies for well-qualified and enthusiastic Graduates or GAP students to join our school as Assistant Tutors (Games, Boarding, Lesson support) to start in September 2026.
Co-Curricular Director
The King’s School, one of the UK’s oldest and most distinguished independent schools, is seeking an outstanding Co‑Curricular Director to lead the Summer School’s activity and enrichment programme.
Teacher of English Language - Summer School
As part of our dedicated academic team, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons that build students’ verbal and written communication skills, while bringing British culture and creativity to life in the classroom.
Subject Specific Academy Teachers - Summer School
As an Academy Teacher, you will deliver engaging, expert-led sessions within one of our specialist academies
Graduate Assistants
The King's School offer a supportive programme for graduates who want experience in a dynamic school environment while exploring a potential future in teaching or education.
Activities Leaders - Summer School
You will play a central role in shaping students’ experience outside the classroom. You will plan and deliver a varied schedule of sports, arts, team-building and evening activities, ensuring all students feel engaged, supported, and included.
Teacher (Global Studies) - Summer School
As a Global Studies Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire students to think critically about international affairs, cultures, and global challenges.
Teacher of Biology
The King’s School, Canterbury is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Biology to join our thriving Science Department from September 2026.
Pupil 1:1 Scheme Administrator and Office Administration Assistant
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Pupil 1:1 Scheme Administrator and Office Administration Assistant to join our IT Services team.
Teacher of Mathematics
We seek to appoint a highly-qualified and motivated Teacher to teach mathematics full-time through the School from September 2026 or January 2027.
Domestic
Domestic required for the King's Junior School, Canterbury.
Operations Manager (Premises)
The King’s School is seeking an experienced and highly organised Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in the effective running of our estates and maintenance function.
Chief Operating Officer
Following the announcement of the retirement of Mark Taylor as Bursar, the School is seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to help lead its next phase of development at a time of continued growth and increasing organisational complexity.
Chief Financial Officer
Following the announcement of the retirement of the Bursar, Mark Taylor, the School now seeks an outstanding Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy of the King’s Group at a time of growth and increasing international reach
Domestic
Domestic required to work at The Junior King's School Canterbury
Graduate Musician in Residence
The King’s School, Canterbury, one of the country’s leading schools with a rich musical heritage, invites applications for a Graduate Musician in Residence from September 2026.
