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Wycombe Abbey
Maths Teacher (Maternity Cover - Full-time)
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Maths Teacher (Maternity Cover - Full-time).
Teacher
Queen Mary's School
French to GCSE and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic French and Spanish Teacher, to inspire and motivate children of all abilities, to stimulate the pupils’ real interest and involvement in MFL from Pre-Prep School to Senior School, teaching French to GCSE
Teacher
Queen Mary's School
Part Time Chemistry Teacher (Maternity Cover) January 2026
Seeking an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher, to motivate children of all abilities, and stimulate the pupils’ real interest and involvement in science in all year groups from Prep School to Senior School, teaching to GCSE.
Teacher
Wycombe Abbey
Chemistry Teacher (Maternity Cover - Part-time)
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Chemistry Teacher (Maternity Cover - Part-time).
Teacher
Upton House School
Finance Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, analytical and adaptable Finance Manager, with a strong attention to detail to join our outstanding Finance team working in a highly regarded Prep School with children aged 2 to 11 years.
Bursar
Support Staff
Withington Girls' School
Head
Withington Girls' School seeks an exceptional leader to guide one of the North West's most respected independent schools. Named Independent School of the Year for Academic Performance in the North West for six consecutive years, the school combines outstanding results with something far more precious – a genuine understanding of each girl as an individual.
Head
Heathfield School
¡Hola! Join as our Resident Spanish Language Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term, Term Time
Berkshire
19 Oct
St Mary's School, Hampstead
School Nurse
School Nurse/Matron
Full-time, Term Time
London (NW)
15 Sep
Avon House School
Enhanced
Welfare and Attendance Officer
Administration
Support Staff
To be the lead practitioner for the school’s first aid requirements for both pupils and staff, ensuring that all policies are maintained and government guidelines are followed and to maintain the school pupil registers.
Full-time, Term Time
East London
5 Oct
Withington Girls' School
Featured
Head
Head
Withington Girls' School seeks an exceptional leader to guide one of the North West's most respected independent schools. Named Independent School of the Year for Academic Performance in the North West for six consecutive years, the school combines outstanding results with something far more precious – a genuine understanding of each girl as an individual.
Full-time
Greater Manchester
30 Sep
Kew College
Receptionist & Registrar's Assistant
Administration
Admissions/Registrar
Part-time
London (SW)
24 Sep
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Heathfield School
¡Hola! Join as our Resident Spanish Language Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term, Term Time
Berkshire
19 Oct
St Mary's School, Hampstead
School Nurse
School Nurse/Matron
Full-time, Term Time
London (NW)
15 Sep
Avon House School
Enhanced
Welfare and Attendance Officer
Administration
Support Staff
To be the lead practitioner for the school’s first aid requirements for both pupils and staff, ensuring that all policies are maintained and government guidelines are followed and to maintain the school pupil registers.
Full-time, Term Time
East London
5 Oct
Withington Girls' School
Featured
Head
Head
Withington Girls' School seeks an exceptional leader to guide one of the North West's most respected independent schools. Named Independent School of the Year for Academic Performance in the North West for six consecutive years, the school combines outstanding results with something far more precious – a genuine understanding of each girl as an individual.
Full-time
Greater Manchester
30 Sep
Kew College
Receptionist & Registrar's Assistant
Administration
Admissions/Registrar
Part-time
London (SW)
24 Sep
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