Gap Year Assistant

Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading preparatory school in London is seeking a Gap Year Assistant for the Spring and Summer Terms of 2026. The role involves supporting class teachers in delivering high-quality education and assisting in the PE department. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and enthusiasm for sports. Applications must be submitted by noon on 10th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy supporting class teachers in providing education.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well in a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers in providing a high-quality holistic education.
• Support the PE and Games department.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Passion for sports

Job description

Gap Year Assistant for Spring and/or Summer Term of 2026

Spring Term: 5th January to 27th March 2026
Summer Term: 20th April to 6th July 2026

Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School is a successful IAPS Preparatory School in West London providing education of the highest quality for 420 boys and girls aged from 4 to 11 years.

The School was last inspected by ISI in September 2024 and our provision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion was recognised as a significant strength.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Gap Year Assistant to join our happy and dynamic team for the Spring and/or Summer Terms of 2026. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and they will enjoy supporting our class teachers in providing a high-quality holistic education for our children. An element of the role will be to support our PE and Games department, so an enthusiasm for sports is a requirement of the position.

Further details about the role can be found in the Job Description.

Applications should be made by covering letter, accompanied by a fully completed application form which can be downloaded from our school website. Please send completed applications to Mrs Charlie Hayden (Head’s PA), by email to [e-mail] to arrive by noon on Friday 10th October.

Closing date: 10th October 2025, by noon

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. We reserve the right to close the application process early if we are able to appoint a strong candidate, so early application is advised.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of gender, race, religious belief, marital status or disability. Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to checks with past employer, as well as an online check and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.