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Channing School
Deputy Head (Academic) - Channing Junior School
Channing Junior School is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Deputy Head (Academic) to join our Senior Team from September 2026.
Senior Leadership Team
Deputy Head
The Hall School
Director of Sport
The Hall is seeking an inspiring, collaborative leader to elevate its sporting culture and physical education programs by combining coaching excellence with a forward-thinking vision for the entire school community.
Head of Department
Somerhill
Deputy Head, Academic
Somerhill are looking for an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Deputy Head, Academic to join our thriving school.
Deputy Head
Pinewood School
Design & Technology Teacher
Pinewood School seek to appoint a Design & Technology teacher for September 2026. This is an exciting new role which will be responsible for delivering D&T lessons mainly to pupils in Years 7 & 8 but a willingness to also teach younger pupils is required.
Teacher
Woodford Green Preparatory School
Head of Early Years Foundation Stage
We are seeking an outstanding Head of EYFS to lead and develop our Early Years provision from September 2026.
Senior Leadership Team
Channing School
Teacher of Physics - Full and/or Part Time
Channing School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join our vibrant Science Department from September 2026.
Teacher
Somerhill
Head of Engineering
Somerhill is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Engineering to contribute to whole school strategic development planning, ensuring engineering initiatives align with the school’s broader academic and co-curricular vision.
Teacher
Clowns Nursery and Manor House Pre-School
Assistant Head and Inclusion Lead
We are seeking an inspiring Assistant Head & Inclusion Lead to join an exciting, ambitious, high-achieving Nursery. This exciting leadership role offers the opportunity to drive excellence in teaching and learning, and champion inclusion and safeguarding across the setting.
Senior Leadership Team
Woodford Green Preparatory School
Inclusion Teacher - Part Time
Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking a skilled and committed Inclusion Teacher to join our Inclusion Team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Inclusion Lead (SENDCo), class teachers and colleagues across the school to support pupils with additional learning needs through targeted teaching and effective inclusive practice.
SEN Specialist
Teacher
Headington Rye Oxford
Graduate Boarding Assistants (residential)
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Oxfordshire
20 Apr
Somerhill
Enhanced
Marketing Manager
Marketing/Communications
We are looking to recruit an experienced, strategic and highly adaptable 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 Registrar, Communications Manager and Admissions Assistant.
Full-time
Kent
17 Mar
St Albans School
Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover)
Teacher
Full-time, Fixed Term
Hertfordshire
13 Mar
Fettes College
Houseparent College East Boarding House (September 2026)
Teacher
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
11 Mar
Somerhill
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Head of Engineering
Teacher
Somerhill is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Engineering to contribute to whole school strategic development planning, ensuring engineering initiatives align with the school’s broader academic and co-curricular vision.
Full-time
Kent
19 Mar
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Headington Rye Oxford
Graduate Boarding Assistants (residential)
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Oxfordshire
20 Apr
Somerhill
Enhanced
Marketing Manager
Marketing/Communications
We are looking to recruit an experienced, strategic and highly adaptable 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 Registrar, Communications Manager and Admissions Assistant.
Full-time
Kent
17 Mar
St Albans School
Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover)
Teacher
Full-time, Fixed Term
Hertfordshire
13 Mar
Fettes College
Houseparent College East Boarding House (September 2026)
Teacher
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
11 Mar
Somerhill
Featured
Head of Engineering
Teacher
Somerhill is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Engineering to contribute to whole school strategic development planning, ensuring engineering initiatives align with the school’s broader academic and co-curricular vision.
Full-time
Kent
19 Mar
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