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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
Withington Girls' School
Admissions Officer
Withington Girls’ School is one of the UK’s leading independent day schools for girls aged 7 to 19, known for outstanding academic results alongside a strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and joy in learning.
Admissions/Registrar
Channing School
Teacher of Classics (Maternity Cover)
Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Teacher of Classics to join our highly successful and well-established Classics Department on a 2 term basis from January 2027.
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
Brighton College Prep Handcross
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Key Stage 1 Teacher
Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint an exceptional Key Stage 1 Teacher from September 2026 (or Jan 2027 for the right candidate)
Teacher
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
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
Latest jobs
The newest vacancies from prep, senior, all-through and boarding schools.
Somerhill
Enhanced
Head of Pre-Prep
Head
Deputy Head
We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational leader to join Somerhill as Head of Pre-Prep from January 2027.
Full-time
Kent
24 Jun
Belmont Grosvenor School
Enhanced
Pre-Reception Room Lead
Early Years Specialist
NEEDED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 The successful post holder will be responsible for leading the Pre-Reception room, working with children aged 3 and 4 years. They will ensure high standards of care, learning, and development are consistently maintained throughout the setting. If you would like to discuss this post further, before application please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Full-time
Yorkshire
3 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
Hurstpierpoint College
Resident Graduate Theatre Technician
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
West Sussex
20 Jun
Beechwood Park
Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Fixed Term
Hertfordshire
21 Jun
George Watson's College
Pupil Support Assistant - Senior School
Support Staff
Part-time
Scotland
21 Jun
Sir William Perkins's School
Personalised Learning Assistant (Maths and Science)
Teaching Assistant
Part-time
Surrey
21 Jun
Winchester House School
Visiting Music Teacher - Piano
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Northamptonshire
21 Jun
Hurstpierpoint College
Assistant Librarian & Assistant Head of Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),
Support Staff
Full-time
West Sussex
21 Jun
Surbiton High School
KS2 One-to-One Learning Support Assistant (1:1 LSA) at Surbiton High Girls' Preparatory School
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Fixed Term
Surrey
21 Jun
Surbiton High School
KS2 One-to-One Learning Support Assistant (1:1 LSA) at Surbiton High Boys' Preparatory School
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Fixed Term
Surrey
21 Jun
North London Collegiate School
Debater in Residence
Support Staff
Part-time, Fixed Term
London (NW)
22 Jun
North London Collegiate School
Lettings Officer / Caretaker
Support Staff
Fixed Term
London (NW)
22 Jun
Headington Rye Oxford
Graduate Boarding Assistants, Sport/PE (residential)
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Oxfordshire
3 Jul
Oundle School
Specialist Technical Instructor
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Northamptonshire
15 Jul
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
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
31 Jul
Hurstpierpoint College
Resident Graduate Theatre Technician
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
West Sussex
20 Jun
Beechwood Park
Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Fixed Term
Hertfordshire
21 Jun
George Watson's College
Pupil Support Assistant - Senior School
Support Staff
Part-time
Scotland
21 Jun
Popular jobs
Headington Rye Oxford
Graduate Boarding Assistants, Sport/PE (residential)
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Oxfordshire
3 Jul
Oundle School
Specialist Technical Instructor
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Northamptonshire
15 Jul
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
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
31 Jul
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Hurstpierpoint College
Resident Graduate Theatre Technician
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
West Sussex
20 Jun
Beechwood Park
Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Fixed Term
Hertfordshire
21 Jun
George Watson's College
Pupil Support Assistant - Senior School
Support Staff
Part-time
Scotland
21 Jun
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