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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.
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 Leonards School
Assistant Housemaster / Housemistress
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
9 Jul
The Royal Hospital School
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Support Staff
Full-time
Suffolk
9 Jul
The New Beacon
Boarding Gap Year Assistant - Fixed Term Contract
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Gap Year
Kent
9 Jul
Bedford Girls' School
Head Rowing Coach (Maternity cover)
Support Staff
Part-time
Bedfordshire
9 Jul
Roedean School
Clerk to Council (with opportunity for Data Protection Officer)
Support Staff
Full-time
East Sussex
10 Jul
St Joseph's College
Prep School Teaching Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
Suffolk
12 Jul
St Joseph's College
Baby Room Leader
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Suffolk
12 Jul
St Joseph's College
Nursery Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Suffolk
12 Jul
Leicester Grammar Junior School
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Leicestershire
12 Jul
St Leonards School
Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
31 Jul
St Leonards School
Admissions Officer (Visitor Experience)
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time
Scotland
31 Jul
Holme Grange School
Teacher of Science (Chemistry specialist preferred)
Teacher
Full-time
Berkshire
29 Jul
Thornton College
Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Buckinghamshire
24 Jul
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
30 Aug
The Royal Hospital School
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Support Staff
Full-time
Suffolk
9 Jul
St Leonards School
Assistant Housemaster / Housemistress
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
9 Jul
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St Leonards School
Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
31 Jul
St Leonards School
Admissions Officer (Visitor Experience)
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time
Scotland
31 Jul
Holme Grange School
Teacher of Science (Chemistry specialist preferred)
Teacher
Full-time
Berkshire
29 Jul
Thornton College
Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Buckinghamshire
24 Jul
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
30 Aug
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The Royal Hospital School
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Support Staff
Full-time
Suffolk
9 Jul
St Leonards School
Assistant Housemaster / Housemistress
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
9 Jul
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Teaching & Career Opportunities at Top Prep, Senior, and Boarding Schools
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