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The Hall School
Digital Content Creator
Shape The Hall’s visual identity by capturing authentic moments and creating standout photo, video and design content that brings our school community to life. This fast‑paced, hands‑on role suits a creative storyteller who thrives behind the camera.
Support Staff
The Hall School
Reception Class Teacher
Join The Hall School as an inspiring Reception Class Teacher and play a vital role in shaping the very start of our pupils’ learning journey. Apply if you’d love to bring creativity, curiosity, and a passion for early years learning to life.
Teacher
Homefield Preparatory School
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Part Time SENCO
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated SENCO to join our ambitious and nurturing school community. We are seeking an inspiring professional with a deep commitment to inclusive education and a proven ability to ensure that every pupil, whatever his needs or starting point, can flourish academically, socially, and personally.
SEN Specialist
Woldingham School
Teacher of Theology - Part time
Woldingham School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified teacher of Theology to join its highly successful and well-regarded department.
Teacher
Brentwood School
Prep School Graduate Assistant - Music (1-year contract)
Teacher Training
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Essex
23 Jun
Kimbolton School
Head of Estates and Operations
Senior Leadership Team
Full-time
Cambridgeshire
29 Jun
St Swithun's School
Founding Nursery Manager
Early Years Specialist
Senior Leadership Team
Full-time
Hampshire
22 Jun
Headington Rye Oxford
Graduate Boarding Assistants (residential)
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Oxfordshire
3 Jul
Woldingham School
Featured
Teacher of Theology - Part time
Teacher
Woldingham School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified teacher of Theology to join its highly successful and well-regarded department.
Part-time, Term Time
Surrey
8 Jul
Francis Holland, Regent's Park
Science Technician (Fixed Term - One Year)
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
London (NW)
10 Jun
St Albans High School for Girls
Drama Graduate
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
Hertfordshire
10 Jun
Popular jobs
Brentwood School
Prep School Graduate Assistant - Music (1-year contract)
Teacher Training
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Essex
23 Jun
Kimbolton School
Head of Estates and Operations
Senior Leadership Team
Full-time
Cambridgeshire
29 Jun
St Swithun's School
Founding Nursery Manager
Early Years Specialist
Senior Leadership Team
Full-time
Hampshire
22 Jun
Headington Rye Oxford
Graduate Boarding Assistants (residential)
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Oxfordshire
3 Jul
Woldingham School
Featured
Teacher of Theology - Part time
Teacher
Woldingham School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified teacher of Theology to join its highly successful and well-regarded department.
Part-time, Term Time
Surrey
8 Jul
Closing soon
Francis Holland, Regent's Park
Science Technician (Fixed Term - One Year)
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
London (NW)
10 Jun
St Albans High School for Girls
Drama Graduate
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
Hertfordshire
10 Jun
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