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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
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.
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
Tonbridge School
Enhanced
HR Adviser
Administration
Support Staff
We are seeking a HR Adviser to join our team.
Full-time
Kent
10 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
St Swithun's School
Nursery Administrator
Administration
Admissions/Registrar
Marketing/Communications
Full-time
Hampshire
29 Jun
St Swithun's School
HR Administrator
Administration
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Hampshire
29 Jun
Headington Rye Oxford
Forest School Leader
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Oxfordshire
29 Jun
Headington Rye Oxford
Learning Assistant
Support Staff
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Term Time
Oxfordshire
29 Jun
King's Worcester
Library Assistant and Sixth Form Study Facilitator
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Worcestershire
29 Jun
King's School Canterbury
Exterior Recycling / Waste Controller and Domestic
Support Staff
Full-time
Kent
29 Jun
Leicester Grammar School Trust
Swimming Assistant - Level 1
Support Staff
Full-time
Leicestershire
29 Jun
Trent College & The Elms
Organist and Accompanist - Visiting Music Teacher
Teacher
Part-time
Nottinghamshire
29 Jun
Kew College
Head of Pastoral Care & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Senior Leadership Team
Full-time
London (SW)
29 Jun
Walhampton
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Hampshire
30 Jun
Farleigh School
Residential Graduate Sports Assistant
Boarding Staff
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Hampshire
30 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
Rosemary Works School
Spanish Teacher - Primary, 1 day per week
Teacher
Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
North London
3 Jul
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
31 Jul
St Augustine's Priory
Sports Coach / PE Assistant
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Part-time, Temporary, Fixed Term, Internship, Gap Year, Term Time
West London
25 Jul
Homefield Preparatory School
Featured
Part Time SENCO
SEN Specialist
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.
Part-time
Surrey
29 Jun
St Swithun's School
Nursery Administrator
Administration
Admissions/Registrar
Marketing/Communications
Full-time
Hampshire
29 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
Rosemary Works School
Spanish Teacher - Primary, 1 day per week
Teacher
Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
North London
3 Jul
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
31 Jul
St Augustine's Priory
Sports Coach / PE Assistant
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Part-time, Temporary, Fixed Term, Internship, Gap Year, Term Time
West London
25 Jul
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Homefield Preparatory School
Featured
Part Time SENCO
SEN Specialist
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.
Part-time
Surrey
29 Jun
St Swithun's School
Nursery Administrator
Administration
Admissions/Registrar
Marketing/Communications
Full-time
Hampshire
29 Jun
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