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Kingswood School
Deputy Head of the Prep School
A leadership opportunity at the heart of an ambitious, nurturing and forward-looking school
Deputy Head
RGS The Grange
Head of RGS The Grange
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of RGS The Grange at RGS The Grange.
Senior Leadership Team
Caelum House School
School Administrator/ PA
Part Time School Administrator/ PA required to help us with general running of our specialist school in Knightsbridge
Administration
Caelum House School
Early Years Educator
Early Years Educator needed for our mixed EYFS Nursery and Reception class at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London
Early Years Specialist
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
Latest jobs
The newest vacancies from prep, senior, all-through and boarding schools.
Caelum House School
Enhanced
EYFS/ KS1 Teacher
Early Years Specialist
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
Class teachers needed for our mixed Reception/ Y1 classes (5 pupils) at our specialist schools in Knightsbridge and Pimlico, Central London
Full-time, Part-time
London (SW)
31 Oct
Somerhill
Enhanced
Communications Manager
Administration
We are looking for a dynamic and professional communications manager to join our friendly Admissions and Marketing team. This is a term time role, working Monday to Friday from 8/8.30am - 4/4.30pm, starting in January 2027.
Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
Kent
17 Nov
Morrison's Academy
Primary School Administrator and Wraparound Care Coordinator (Term Time)
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
7 Oct
RGS Worcester
Teacher of Design Technology (with specialism in Engineering)
Teacher
Full-time, Part-time
Worcestershire
7 Oct
Aldwickbury School
Learning Support Assistant (Individual Pupil Support)
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Fixed Term
Hertfordshire
7 Oct
Oundle School
Visiting Music Teacher - Percussion and Drum Kit
Teacher
Part-time, Fixed Term
Northamptonshire
8 Oct
Whitgift School
Visiting Jazz and Classical Piano Teacher
Teacher
Part-time, Fixed Term
London (CR,SM,KT,BR)
8 Oct
Warwick Preparatory School
Administrative Assistant (HR, Finance & Health & Safety)
Support Staff
Part-time
Warwickshire
8 Oct
King's High Warwick
Temporary Full-or Part-Time Teacher of Chemistry
Teacher
Part-time, Fixed Term
Warwickshire
8 Oct
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
Supervisory Assistant
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Tyne & Wear
8 Oct
The Grange School
Senior School Teaching Assistant (Pastoral)
SEN Specialist
Support Staff
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Term Time
Cheshire
8 Oct
Winchester House School
Domestic Assistant
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Northamptonshire
8 Oct
Bolton School
Swim Teacher (Casual)
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Part-time, Temporary
Greater Manchester
8 Oct
Norwich School
Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Infants
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Fixed Term
Norfolk
8 Oct
Oundle School
Health Centre Pupil Support Worker
School Nurse/Matron
Part-time, Fixed Term
Northamptonshire
9 Oct
Roedean School
Data Administrator (25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus 4 weeks)
Administration
Part-time
East Sussex
9 Oct
St Michael's Prep School
Early Years Practitioner
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Kent
2 Nov
Morrison's Academy
Primary School Administrator and Wraparound Care Coordinator (Term Time)
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
7 Oct
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St Michael's Prep School
Early Years Practitioner
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Kent
2 Nov
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Morrison's Academy
Primary School Administrator and Wraparound Care Coordinator (Term Time)
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
7 Oct
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