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Pennthorpe School
Executive Assistant to the Head of School; Events, Logistics & Extended Day Coordinator
We are seeking an exceptionally organised, proactive and personable Head's EA, Events & Logistics Coordinator & Extended Day Coordinator to join our vibrant school community.
Administration
Support Staff
Latest jobs
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Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Head of Computing & IT
Administration
Head of Department
We are seeking an inspirational, enthusiastic and technically skilled Head of Computing & IT to join our vibrant school community. This exciting and varied role sits at the intersection of education and technology.
Term Time
West Sussex
21 Aug
Somerhill
Enhanced
Marketing Manager
Marketing/Communications
We are looking to recruit a strategic and hands on individual who would relish the opportunity to work with us to plan, design and deliver our marketing strategy and activities. The role will report to the Head and will work closely with the Admissions team.
Full-time
Kent
21 Aug
The Edinburgh Academy
Administration Assistant (Support for Learning)
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
2 Aug
King's School Canterbury
Administration Assistant (Office Junior)
Administration
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Kent
2 Aug
Sir William Perkins's School
MIS and Data Manager
Administration
Support Staff
Full-time
Surrey
2 Aug
St Joseph's College
Prep School Teaching Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
Suffolk
3 Aug
Headington Oxford
Learning Assistant
Support Staff
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Term Time
Oxfordshire
3 Aug
St Joseph's College
Nursery Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Suffolk
3 Aug
Clowns Nursery and Manor House Pre-School
Rising 3s Early Years (EYFS) Teacher: Term Time Position
Teacher
Full-time
London (NW)
4 Aug
St Margaret's School for Girls
After School Care and Holiday Club Manager (maternity cover)
Support Staff
Full-time
Scotland
5 Aug
Eastbourne College Incorporated
Marketing and Communications Officer
Marketing/Communications
Full-time
East Sussex
5 Aug
Bury Grammar School
Primary Division Kitchen Supervisor
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Greater Manchester
6 Aug
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
Executive Assistant to the Head
Administration
Full-time
Tyne & Wear
10 Aug
Sir William Perkins's School
MIS and Data Manager
Administration
Support Staff
Full-time
Surrey
2 Aug
Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Head of Computing & IT
Administration
Head of Department
We are seeking an inspirational, enthusiastic and technically skilled Head of Computing & IT to join our vibrant school community. This exciting and varied role sits at the intersection of education and technology.
Term Time
West Sussex
21 Aug
The Edinburgh Academy
Administration Assistant (Support for Learning)
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
2 Aug
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Royal Grammar School Newcastle
Executive Assistant to the Head
Administration
Full-time
Tyne & Wear
10 Aug
Sir William Perkins's School
MIS and Data Manager
Administration
Support Staff
Full-time
Surrey
2 Aug
Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Head of Computing & IT
Administration
Head of Department
We are seeking an inspirational, enthusiastic and technically skilled Head of Computing & IT to join our vibrant school community. This exciting and varied role sits at the intersection of education and technology.
Term Time
West Sussex
21 Aug
Closing soon
The Edinburgh Academy
Administration Assistant (Support for Learning)
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
2 Aug
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