From the classroom to the stage, the pool to the playing field. Life at Yarrells is rich, varied and full of opportunity.

Job Vacancies

Working at Yarrells

Yarrells — a great big hug of a school.

Do you have passion, humour, and a willingness to be fully immersed in our busy and exceptionally happy school? We're looking for enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable people who share our commitment to giving children the very best start in life. If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people — join us.

Current Vacancies

Nursery Practitioner

  • Salary: £28,000 – £30,160 per year
    (dependent on experience)

  • Job type: Full Time, Permanent

  • Qualifications: Working towards Level 3 and above

  • Start date: June 2026

  • Apply by: 4 May 2026

Nursery Administrator

  • Salary: £26,500 – £30,000 per year
    (pro rata, depending on hours and experience)

  • Job type: Part Time, Permanent

  • Start date: Monday 29 June 2026

  • Apply by: 18 May 2026

Graduate Sports Assistant

  • Salary: £21,350 per year

  • Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term

  • Start date: 1 September 2026

  • Apply by: 31 May 2026

Tennis Coach — Self Employed

  • Salary: From £30.00 per hour
    (set your own rates — court hire fee applies)

  • Contract: Self-employed, flexible hours

  • Job type: Full Time / Part Time, Permanent Experience:

  • Tennis coaching: 1 year (required) Qualification: LTA Level 3 or equivalent (required)

  • Start date: 1 September 2026

  • Apply by: 9 May 2026

Safeguarding Notice

Yarrells Preparatory School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Evidence must be produced at the interview stage.

Yarrells Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

This position involves regular contact with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Explore our Wonderful School

Ethos, Value
and Mission

Come and See Why People Love Working Here

The best way to understand what makes Yarrells such a special place to work is to come and see it for yourself.
Get in touch and we'd be happy to show you around.