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Pennthorpe School
Executive Assistant to the Head of School; Events, Logistics & Extended Day Coordinator
We are seeking an exceptionally organised, proactive and personable Head's EA, Events & Logistics Coordinator & Extended Day Coordinator to join our vibrant school community.
Administration
Support Staff
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Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Head of Computing & IT
Administration
Head of Department
We are seeking an inspirational, enthusiastic and technically skilled Head of Computing & IT to join our vibrant school community. This exciting and varied role sits at the intersection of education and technology.
Term Time
West Sussex
21 Aug
Somerhill
Enhanced
Marketing Manager
Marketing/Communications
We are looking to recruit a strategic and hands on 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 Admissions team.
Full-time
Kent
21 Aug
King's School Canterbury
Domestic (Maternity Cover) 22 hours per week
Support Staff
Part-time
Kent
31 Jul
King's School Canterbury
Graduate Rowing Coach
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
Kent
31 Jul
King's School Canterbury
Domestic (17 hours per week Monday to Saturday)
Support Staff
Part-time
Kent
31 Jul
Oundle School
Registered Nurse (Maternity Cover)
School Nurse/Matron
Support Staff
Fixed Term
Northamptonshire
31 Jul
Northwood College for Girls GDST
School Caretaker
Support Staff
Full-time, Part-time
London (NW)
31 Jul
King's School Canterbury
Rowing Coaches
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Kent
31 Jul
King's School Canterbury
Food Service Assistant - 3 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Kent
31 Jul
George Heriot's School
Visiting Music Teacher-Saxophone (Maternity Cover, 1 Year FTC from September 2026)
Support Staff
Full-time
Scotland
31 Jul
Shiplake College
CCF School Staff Instructor (SSI)
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Oxfordshire
31 Jul
Eastbourne College Incorporated
Evening Cleaner (Beresford Sports Complex & Swimming Pools Changing Rooms)
Support Staff
Part-time
East Sussex
31 Jul
Eastbourne College Incorporated
Head of Commercial Development
Senior Leadership Team
Full-time
East Sussex
31 Jul
King Henry VIII Senior School
Careers Advisor
Support Staff
Fixed Term, Term Time
West Midlands
31 Jul
Warwick Schools Foundation
Cleaning Operative (All Year Round)
Support Staff
Part-time
Warwickshire
31 Jul
The Edinburgh Academy
Administration Assistant (Support for Learning)
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
2 Aug
Sir William Perkins's School
MIS and Data Manager
Administration
Support Staff
Full-time
Surrey
2 Aug
Lady Eleanor Holles
Artist in Residence
Support Staff
Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
London (SW)
31 Aug
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Sir William Perkins's School
MIS and Data Manager
Administration
Support Staff
Full-time
Surrey
2 Aug
Lady Eleanor Holles
Artist in Residence
Support Staff
Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
London (SW)
31 Aug
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