Gap Student - Prep School - Fixed Term

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

• Ref:KCC886-6016-343S
• Posted:14/01/2026
• Pay:£15,241.43 based on FTE salary of £20,085
• Start Date:01/09/2026
• App Close Date:20/02/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:17/03/2026

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Gap Student Opportunities at St Michael's Prep

Full Time - 5 Days per Week (Term Time Only)

Term time plus INSET days (total 34 weeks per annum)

Are you planning a career working with children or teaching? Do you need experience to get your first job or be accepted onto a course? Then look no further. St Michael’s Prep is currently seeking four dynamic and enthusiastic Gap Students to join our fantastic team. We have opportunities in both our Pre-Prep and Prep teams, offering you a unique chance to gain valuable experience and make a positive impact on children's lives.

Pre-Prep Gap Student Role: In this role, you will work closely with the Pre-Prep PE & Sports teacher and Afterschool Club Manager. You will collaborate with our fantastic Prep-based PE & Sports team, assist in our afterschool club, and support the wider Pre-Prep team. Your working hours will be from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm. From 10.30 am to 3.30 pm, you will help with PE lessons, administrative work, lunch and catering duties, and assist in the classrooms with children from 2 to 7 years old. Between 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm, you will assist in our after-school club with children from Reception up to Year 8, helping with administration tasks, managing children, and facilitating games and craft projects.

Prep Gap Student Role: In this role, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join our PE team and dive into the world of PE and Games lessons. In addition, you will take on administrative work, break duties, sports fixtures, tournament organisation, and have the opportunity to support in the classroom. This role will help you gain valuable insights into working in the teaching profession. We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for sports, those who engage in regular physical activity, and preferably, have some experience in sports coaching, refereeing, and basic IT skills.

General Requirements:

• A genuine interest in working with children
• A passion for sports
• Basic IT skills
• Experience in sports coaching and/or refereeing is preferred
• Ability to be a reliable team player
• Creativity and enthusiasm

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to grow and develop in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Informal visits are welcome; please contact the HR department for further details.

The post is a one-year fixed term contract helping you gain valuable insights to working in the teaching profession.

Salary: £15,241.43 based on FTE of £20,085

Application Deadline: 20th February 2026 at 4.00 pm

Interview Date: 17 March 2026

Information about the school

St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school, meeting all the required standards. We were additionally awarded ‘significant strength’ in relation to pupil leadership. as part of our most recent ISI inspection in May 2024.

We have recently celebrated our 150th anniversary and provide a wonderful learning environment to approximately 460 children aged 2 to 13, enjoying a beautiful location, overlooking 100 acres of land.

Joy is at the heart of life at St Michael’s: the joy of our children, the joy of our community and the Joy and Wonder of Learning. St Michael’s is driven by a passionate belief in the value and power of learning: for children, for teachers, for parents and everyone who comes into contact with us.

St Michael’s is a school where each individual is known, valued and celebrated. We want our children to embrace each day and be inspired by their lessons and co-curricular activities.

We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative curriculum.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Emma Blakiston
• Address:Otford Court, Row Dow, Otford, Kent, TN14 5RY
• Telephone: 01959 522137
• Email: recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01959 522137

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification - Gap Student (Prep)
• Job Description Gap Student (Pre-Prep)
• Person Specification - Gap Student (Pre-Prep)
• Job Description - Gap Student (Prep)