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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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The newest vacancies from prep, senior, all-through and boarding schools.
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
St Joseph's College
Prep School Teaching Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
Suffolk
3 Aug
Headington Oxford
Learning Assistant
Support Staff
Teaching Assistant
Part-time, Term Time
Oxfordshire
3 Aug
St Joseph's College
Nursery Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Suffolk
3 Aug
Clowns Nursery and Manor House Pre-School
Rising 3s Early Years (EYFS) Teacher: Term Time Position
Teacher
Full-time
London (NW)
4 Aug
St Margaret's School for Girls
After School Care and Holiday Club Manager (maternity cover)
Support Staff
Full-time
Scotland
5 Aug
Eastbourne College Incorporated
Marketing and Communications Officer
Marketing/Communications
Full-time
East Sussex
5 Aug
Bury Grammar School
Primary Division Kitchen Supervisor
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
Greater Manchester
6 Aug
St Leonards School
Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
6 Aug
St Leonards School
Admissions Officer (Visitor Experience)
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time
Scotland
6 Aug
The Blue Coat School
KS1 Teaching Assistant (Part Time)
Teaching Assistant
Part-time
West Midlands
7 Aug
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
Executive Assistant to the Head
Administration
Full-time
Tyne & Wear
10 Aug
St Joseph's College
Prep School Teaching Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
Suffolk
3 Aug
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Royal Grammar School Newcastle
Executive Assistant to the Head
Administration
Full-time
Tyne & Wear
10 Aug
St Joseph's College
Prep School Teaching Assistant
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
Suffolk
3 Aug
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