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Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep Logo

Head of Hampton Pre-Prep and Prep

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Full-time London (SW) 6 Mar
Headington Rye Oxford Headington Rye Oxford Logo

Graduate Boarding Assistants (residential)

Boarding Staff Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time Oxfordshire 20 Apr
City of London School for Girls City of London School for Girls Logo

Development and Database Officer

Support Staff
Full-time East London 13 Mar
St Benedict's School St Benedict's School Logo

Head Chef

Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time West London 29 Mar
Channing School Channing School Logo
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Teacher of Physics - Full and/or Part Time

Teacher

Channing School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join our vibrant Science Department from September 2026.

Full-time, Part-time North London 18 Mar
Forest School Forest School Logo

Teacher of Religious Studies and Philosophy

Teacher
Full-time East London 16 Mar
Eltham College Eltham College Logo

Teacher of Classics

Teacher
Full-time London (SE) 12 Mar
St Joseph's College St Joseph's College Logo

Teacher of Food Technology

Teacher
Full-time Suffolk 16 Mar
Channing School Channing School Logo
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Deputy Head (Academic) - Channing Junior School

Senior Leadership Team Deputy Head

Channing Junior School is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Deputy Head (Academic) to join our Senior Team from September 2026.

Full-time North London 4 Mar
Gordonstoun School Gordonstoun School Logo

HR and Payroll Administrator

Administration
Full-time Scotland 4 Mar
Fettes College Fettes College Logo

Director of Human Resources

Support Staff
Full-time Scotland 4 Mar
Westminster School Westminster School Logo

Teacher of English (one year maternity cover)

Teacher
Full-time, Temporary London (SW) 4 Mar

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