Gap Student

Thomas's Battersea is a buzzing, happy school in the heart of London, alive with curiosity, creativity, and purpose. Walk our corridors and you will feel the warmth of the welcome, the energy in classrooms, and the deep-rooted kindness that binds our community. We place our belief in strong values, co-curricular passions, and academic excellence; it's a place where children can be themselves, where their skills are noticed and nurtured, and where they are encouraged to aim high and enjoy their educational journey.

Our facilities match our ambition: light-filled classrooms, inspiring arts spaces, a vibrant playground, and excellent sport and outdoor learning provision. Exceptional staff bring expertise and spark to every lesson and activity, creating an atmosphere that is both purposeful and joyful. Professional development is a central priority, and our recognition as an Apple Distinguished School reflects our commitment to innovation in teaching and learning.

The staffroom feels like a family - supportive, collaborative, and proud to celebrate one another's success.

Academically, pupils are stretched and supported in equal measure, building the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel at their first-choice senior schools. Many secure scholarships and awards across disciplines. Beyond the classroom, a rich co-curricular programme, including performing arts, competitive sport, outdoor education and clubs, helps children develop resilience, creativity, leadership and a strong sense of self.

The Role

Thomas's Battersea is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Gap Student to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school.

This is a great opportunity for an innovative Gap Student to join our collaborative community. We are looking for someone who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

The Recruitment Pack should be read alongside the information available on our website.

Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.

Closing Date: Applications will be considered upon receipt so early application is encouraged.

Start Date: April 2026

Salary: Competitive salary and conditions are offered

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for the duration of the Summer Term

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Location: Thomas's Battersea, 28-40 Battersea High St, London SW11 3JB

How to Apply

Please select this link to apply:

Thomas's will only accept applications from candidates completing the relevant Application Form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed Application Forms, but are permitted to be submitted alongside an Application Form.

Please note that, given the large number of applications we receive for each post, only longlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further details please go to the Thomas's London Day Schools website: or email: -

Safeguarding

Thomas's London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures.

All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Safer Recruitment Policy which can be found here under the 'Thomas's Policy' tab.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas's is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas's aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £1.00-£2.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London SW11 3JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person