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Upton House School
Room Lead/Coordinator - Little Upton Nursery (2/3 years olds)
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, kind and committed Room Lead to join our exceptional EYFS team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.
Early Years Specialist
Thomas's Kensington
Head of Maths
Thomas’s Kensington is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Head of Maths to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school.
Teacher
Somerhill
Key Stage 2 Teacher
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and highly adaptable Key Stage 2 Class Teacher who would relish contributing to our successful, vibrant school, starting in September 2026.
Teacher
Pinewood School
Head of Grounds
Pinewood School offers an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful country Prep School in the new role of Head of Grounds. This role will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our 84 acre site which includes extensive sports pitches, astros, gardens, woodlands, ponds and wildlife habitats.
Support Staff
The Hall School
Head of Junior School Music
A dynamic musician is sought to lead and grow a vibrant Junior School music programme, directing lessons, ensembles, and major performances.
Head of Department
Woldingham School
Head of Physics
Join a thriving and ambitious department where Physics is both highly valued and exceptionally successful.
Head of Department
Teacher
Thomas’s College
Teacher of Chemistry
Thomas’s College is seeking an attentive and enthusiastic Teacher of Chemistry to join our dynamic and forward-thinking school.
Teacher
Woldingham School
Head of Economics
We are looking for an outstanding Head of Department with a passion for education. The post will suit an individual, committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience for every pupil and leading a high- profile department in the school.
Head of Department
Teacher
Somerhill
Head of Design Technology
Somerhill is seeking an experienced Head of Design Technology/ Engineering to contribute to whole school strategic development planning, ensuring engineering initiatives align with the school’s broader academic and co-curricular vision.
Head of Department
Teacher
Woodford Green Preparatory School
Head's PA & HR Administrator
WGPS is seeking a Head’s PA and HR Administrator to provide high-level organisational support to the Head of School and manage key HR processes.
Administration
Support Staff
Caelum House School
Enhanced
KS1 Teacher
Early Years Specialist
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
Class teacher needed for our Year 2 class (5 pupils) at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London
Full-time, Part-time
London (SW)
30 Apr
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School
Head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Head of Year
Full-time
London (SW)
16 Apr
Somerhill
Featured
Head of Design Technology
Head of Department
Teacher
Somerhill is seeking an experienced Head of Design Technology/ 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
26 Apr
Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
PE and Sports Administrator
Teacher
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
9 Apr
Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
Supporting Applications Lead
Support Staff
Full-time
Scotland
9 Apr
Pocklington School
Little Pips Nursery - Lead Educator (Over 2s)
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Yorkshire
9 Apr
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Caelum House School
Enhanced
KS1 Teacher
Early Years Specialist
Teacher
Early Career Teachers
Class teacher needed for our Year 2 class (5 pupils) at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London
Full-time, Part-time
London (SW)
30 Apr
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School
Head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Head of Year
Full-time
London (SW)
16 Apr
Somerhill
Featured
Head of Design Technology
Head of Department
Teacher
Somerhill is seeking an experienced Head of Design Technology/ 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
26 Apr
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Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
PE and Sports Administrator
Teacher
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
9 Apr
Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
Supporting Applications Lead
Support Staff
Full-time
Scotland
9 Apr
Pocklington School
Little Pips Nursery - Lead Educator (Over 2s)
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Yorkshire
9 Apr
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