Hampton is one of the country’s leading, most successful and best-resourced independent schools and has been helping boys to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations for over 460 years.
Our community is vibrant, dynamic and happy, making it a wonderful place to teach and learn. Members of the Common Room are talented and hugely supportive of one another and their pupils; they share their love of learning with young people who are bright, intellectually inquisitive and aspirational.
Hampton is a lively, friendly and inclusive School where we aspire to enable our boys to not only to make sense of the world, but also to want to go out and improve it. Above all, Hamptonians are encouraged and indeed expected to aspire to personal best while supporting those around them with kindness and respect.
The Hampton School Trust is one of the country’s leading and most successful groups of independent schools. Comprising Hampton (ages 11–18), whose history spans over 460 years, Hampton Prep (ages 7–11) and Hampton Pre-Prep (ages 3–7), the Trust brings together three exceptional schools within a vibrant, inclusive and values-led community dedicated to enabling young people to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Situated in a leafy suburb of South West London, our Schools benefit from first class facilities and resources, as well as a powerful and distinctive culture of belonging among staff and pupils. In September 2026, Hampton and Hampton Prep will formally become a 7–18 all-through school, marking an exciting new chapter in the Trust’s development.
The Millennium Boat House, shared with our neighbouring girls’ school, Lady Eleanor Holles, has a prime location on the nearby River Thames, and provides the focal point for our popular and successful Boat Club.
Hamptonians’ examination results and university entrance record consistently rank in the top echelon nationally and indeed internationally. Nearly all Hampton leavers go on to undergraduate courses at Russell Group or equivalent universities; around 25 pupils are offered places at Oxford and Cambridge annually, and a significant number move on to global top-10 universities. We also support pupils who wish to study at universities in North America or Europe, some of whom secure academic and/or sporting scholarships.
At Hampton Pre-Prep and Prep Schools, we provide a nurturing and welcoming environment where every child is celebrated as an individual.
Across all Schools in the Trust, there is a shared commitment to academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a wide ranging co-curricular programme, underpinned by a culture and ethos that encourages pupils to aspire to their personal best while supporting one another with kindness and respect.
Each school offers a distinct yet complementary educational experience: a joyful and nurturing foundation in the Pre-Prep, where children build the strongest possible foundations for a lifelong love of learning; an ambitious and academically challenging curriculum in the Prep, where pupils develop confidence, character and a genuine passion for discovery; and a dynamic, high achieving environment at Hampton, where pupils benefit from boundless co-curricular opportunities and consistently secure places at leading universities in the UK and worldwide.
Hampton’s notably diverse, socially inclusive nature is an especially cherished part of our DNA; we are far from being a stereotypical public school. Currently, 7% of our boys (around 100 in total) attend on means-tested, free places, many of which are funded by a separate but closely linked educational charity, The Fitzwygram Foundation.
‘One of the most genuinely inclusive, diverse independent schools in the London area’. Good Schools Guide
A copy of the full ISI report can found on the School website and a summary booklet of the inspection team’s key findings is linked here.
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Hampton School is one of the country’s foremost academically selective independent schools and this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to life at Hampton.
Located in the West Gate entrance of the School the Porter welcomes visitors and is responsible for providing an excellent first impression of the School as well as ensuring the security and safety of the School, its pupils and employees. The successful applicant should have a friendly demeanour, be professional and be customer focused to politely welcome authorised staff, parents and visitors to the School as well as having the ability to deal professionally and appropriately with individuals who are not cleared to enter the site. Reporting to the Estates Manager you will work on a split shift rota meaning that you will either work from 7.30am to 12.45pm or from 12.45pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday during Hampton School term time. Outstanding communication and organisational skills are essential; discretion and the ability to exercise judgement and show initiative are equally important.
The role requires sensitive and professional communication with staff and parents. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate a warm, professional approach and the ability to remain calm and confident at all times. A strong working knowledge of IT and excellent communication skills will be essential. Hampton is one of the country’s foremost independent schools and equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme. We encourage applications as soon as possible and the School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date
The responsibilities below outline the core elements of the role and are not exhaustive.
Key responsibilities:
- To operate dual security barriers at the main entrance to Hampton School to control the entry and exit of pupils, staff and visitors
- To politely welcome and provide direction to authorised staff, parents and visitors to the School in relation to parking and entering the site
- To deal with unauthorised individuals and vehicles who are not cleared to enter the site in a professional and appropriate manner
To securely receive parcels delivered to the School and to liaise accordingly regarding such parcels and deliveries
- To make arrangements for large deliveries to be met and dealt with by the appropriate person, be it one of the Keeper team or another member of staff
• To allocate of security passes for DBS-checked visitors, if required • To ensure the security of the School entrance remains intact
- Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and the School’s Health and Safety Policy
- Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the Bursar, Deputy Bursar or Estates Manager or within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role
- Undertake training and development as required
These responsibilities outline the core elements of the role and are not exhaustive. Please note that there may be some changes and additions to the above as the post develops.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience:
Essential criteria:
- A commitment to the Safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
• Hard-working, reliable and enthusiastic: a positive, cooperative team player • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels
- Proven experience of working to structured procedures and policies
- An energetic, dynamic person with a proactive attitude
- A customer focused approach and attention to detail are essential combined with a willingness to go the extra mile and a positive ‘can do’ approach
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Be flexible and adaptable in order to meet the everchanging needs and priorities of the role • Excellent work ethic in relation to attendance, punctuality and reliability
- A willingness to assist and deal confidently with staff, pupils, parents and external visitors.
• Capable of working positively under pressure with a flexible outlook that supports the rest of the team • A smart appearance, friendly/polite demeanour and good communication skills
- The ability and willingness to learn new skills
- Excellent administrative skills
- Be organised and methodical in your approach, cheerful, well-presented, work co-operatively within the team and be prepared to assist with whatever appropriate tasks as directed
- Possess good interpersonal skills, be a team player and have the ability to learn quickly and integrate into a busy School
- Competent IT skills to be able to complete mandatory safeguarding and Health and Safety courses online
- Knowledge of Health and Safety working practices or a willingness to learn
- Mental and physical capability and level of fitness to undertake repetitive heavy lifting and moving within the Health and Safety guidelines of the School
Desirable criteria:
- Previous experience of working in a customer service or security environment may be an advantage
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues in a working environment (First Aid training will be provided)
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Understanding of the high expectations required within the independent education sector
- Fully understand and promote the aims and ethos of the School
Hours and Holidays
This post is part time, term-time, Monday to Friday during Hampton School term time and will start in September 2026. You will work on a split shift rota meaning that you will either work from 7.30am to 12.45pm or from 12.45pm to 6.00pm. Holidays should be taken during school holidays and not in term time unless with express permission from the Estates Manager.
Salary
The salary is competitive and will be pro-rata to reflect the term time/part time working arrangement. The Hampton School Trust Governors also currently offer the following non-contractual benefits to staff, subject to any terms and conditions and the School’s eligibility requirements: death-in-service benefit insurance policy; a Medicash healthcare cash plan; enrolment in an appropriate Pension Scheme; personal accident insurance; School fee remission; cycle to work scheme, lunch; sports facilities and counselling. Hampton School is pleased to be a London Living Wage employer. Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and non-contractual benefits are provided at the discretion of the Governors and may be withdrawn or changed at any time. The Governors review salary Scales each year to ensure they remain competitive. Salaries are paid by bank transfer on the 25th of the month, or next working day thereafter, in 10 equal payments.
Training
Where necessary, to attend INSET training or undergo other training to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness.
- To act as Fire Marshal and First Aider as required. Training will be provided
- Any other reasonable tasks required by the Deputy Head (Academic), The Headmaster and/or Bursar in association with the above role.
Please note that there may be some changes and additions to the above. This document is designed to provide applicants with a flavour of the position and responsibilities. It is not necessarily comprehensive and exhaustive.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as Sponsorship is not available.
Equal Opportunities
It is the policy of Hampton School Trust to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination in employment on any basis protected by applicable law, including but not limited to race, colour, religious creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition or disability. Hampton promotes equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment through positive employment policies and practices.
If any special requirements or access arrangements are required to attend an interview, please inform us.
Offers of employment will be made on merit, suitability of qualifications and experience, in pursuit of our policy of equal opportunities
Safeguarding
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. We reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.
Further details of the Hampton School Trust are available on our websites.
This post involves working with children, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Please note all appointments are subject to the Hampton School Trust Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure.
The School is legally required to carry out a number of pre-appointment checks which are detailed in the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure. The information you are being asked to provide in this form is required so that the School can comply with those legal obligations should your application be successful. Please note that in order to be considered for a position at the School, you must complete this application form. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.
Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.
