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Banstead Preparatory School
Reception Teacher
Are you a dynamic EYFS teacher who believes in child-led learning and thrives in a play-rich, curiosity-driven environment? BPS are seeking an enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher (Maternity) to join our school community from September 2026.
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
Caelum House School
EYFS/ KS1 Teacher
Class teachers needed for our mixed Reception/ Y1 classes (5 pupils) at our specialist schools in Knightsbridge and Pimlico, Central London
Early Years Specialist
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
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Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
External Relations Lead
Admissions/Registrar
Marketing/Communications
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised External Relations Lead to lead Pennthorpe's admissions, communications, and local marketing activity.
Term Time
West Sussex
17 Jul
Caelum House School
Enhanced
Early Years Educator
Early Years Specialist
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
Early Years Educator needed for our EYFS Nursery class at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London
Full-time, Part-time
London (SW)
18 Jul
Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Head of Finance & Operations
Administration
Bursar
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) takes day-to-day responsibility for the school’s financial systems, financial reporting and regulatory compliance, working closely with and reporting to the Group CFO.
Full-time
West Sussex
19 Jul
Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Maintenance & Grounds Assistant
Support Staff
We are seeking a practical and reliable Maintenance & Grounds Assistant to help maintain our buildings, grounds and sports facilities, ensuring that Pennthorpe remains a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Full-time
West Sussex
23 Jul
St Swithun's School
Deputy Nursery Manager
Early Years Specialist
Deputy Head
Full-time
Hampshire
10 Jul
St Joseph's College
Prep School Teaching Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
Suffolk
12 Jul
St Joseph's College
Baby Room Leader
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Suffolk
12 Jul
St Joseph's College
Nursery Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Suffolk
12 Jul
Leicester Grammar Junior School
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Leicestershire
12 Jul
Leicester Grammar School Trust
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Leicestershire
12 Jul
Francis Holland, Regent's Park
Graduate Teaching Assistant (English Major)
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Fixed Term
London (NW)
13 Jul
St Leonards School
Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
6 Aug
Holme Grange School
Teacher of Science (Chemistry specialist preferred)
Teacher
Full-time
Berkshire
29 Jul
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
30 Aug
St Leonards School
Admissions Officer (Visitor Experience)
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time
Scotland
6 Aug
Thornton College
Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Buckinghamshire
24 Jul
St Albans School
Sports Centre Duty Manager (Part Time)
Support Staff
Part-time
Hertfordshire
28 Jul
Banstead Preparatory School
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Reception Teacher
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
Are you a dynamic EYFS teacher who believes in child-led learning and thrives in a play-rich, curiosity-driven environment? BPS are seeking an enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher (Maternity) to join our school community from September 2026.
Fixed Term, Maternity
Surrey
10 Jul
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St Leonards School
Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
6 Aug
Holme Grange School
Teacher of Science (Chemistry specialist preferred)
Teacher
Full-time
Berkshire
29 Jul
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
30 Aug
St Leonards School
Admissions Officer (Visitor Experience)
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time
Scotland
6 Aug
Thornton College
Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Buckinghamshire
24 Jul
St Albans School
Sports Centre Duty Manager (Part Time)
Support Staff
Part-time
Hertfordshire
28 Jul
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Banstead Preparatory School
Featured
Reception Teacher
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
Are you a dynamic EYFS teacher who believes in child-led learning and thrives in a play-rich, curiosity-driven environment? BPS are seeking an enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher (Maternity) to join our school community from September 2026.
Fixed Term, Maternity
Surrey
10 Jul
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