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Woldingham School
Teacher of Theology - Part time
Woldingham School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified teacher of Theology to join its highly successful and well-regarded department.
Teacher
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.
Belmont Grosvenor School
Enhanced
Pre-Reception Room Lead
Early Years Specialist
NEEDED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 The successful post holder will be responsible for leading the Pre-Reception room, working with children aged 3 and 4 years. They will ensure high standards of care, learning, and development are consistently maintained throughout the setting. If you would like to discuss this post further, before application please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Full-time
Yorkshire
3 Jul
Tonbridge School
Enhanced
HR Adviser
Administration
Support Staff
We are seeking a HR Adviser to join our team.
Full-time
Kent
10 Jul
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
Walhampton
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Hampshire
30 Jun
Chetham's School of Music
Sports and Activities Coach
Support Staff
Part-time
Greater Manchester
30 Jun
Farleigh School
Residential Graduate Sports Assistant
Boarding Staff
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Hampshire
30 Jun
Lady Eleanor Holles
Recruitment and Compliance Coordinator
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
London (SW)
30 Jun
St Swithun's School
Minibus Driver
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Part-time
Hampshire
30 Jun
King's School Canterbury
Recreation Assistant
Sports Specialist
Support Staff
Full-time, Part-time
Kent
30 Jun
The New Beacon
SEND Teaching Assistant – Term time
SEN Specialist
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Kent
30 Jun
Alleyn's Junior School
Admissions Administrator
Admissions/Registrar
Part-time, Term Time
London (SE)
30 Jun
Pipers Corner School
School Counsellor placement
Support Staff
Part-time, Fixed Term
Buckinghamshire
30 Jun
Pipers Corner School
Head of Prep Drama (adoption leave cover)
Teacher
Full-time, Fixed Term
Buckinghamshire
30 Jun
Dulwich College
Room Booking & Site Services Coordinator
Administration
Full-time
London (SE)
30 Jun
North London Collegiate School
Senior Engineering & Design Technology Technician
Support Staff
Full-time
London (NW)
1 Jul
Forest School
CCF & Outdoor Pursuits Development Manager & CCF Head of Section (RAF)
Support Staff
Full-time
East London
1 Jul
Stephen Perse Senior School & Sixth Form
Design Engineering Technician
Support Staff
Full-time
Cambridgeshire
1 Jul
King's High Warwick
Saturday School Drama Teacher
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
Warwickshire
1 Jul
King's High Warwick
Visiting Music Teacher- Piano
Support Staff
Part-time, Fixed Term
Warwickshire
1 Jul
Headington Rye Oxford
Graduate Boarding Assistants, Sport/PE (residential)
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Oxfordshire
3 Jul
Oundle School
Specialist Technical Instructor
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Northamptonshire
15 Jul
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
31 Jul
Rosemary Works School
Spanish Teacher - Primary, 1 day per week
Teacher
Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
North London
3 Jul
St Swithun's School
Minibus Driver
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Part-time
Hampshire
30 Jun
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Headington Rye Oxford
Graduate Boarding Assistants, Sport/PE (residential)
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Oxfordshire
3 Jul
Oundle School
Specialist Technical Instructor
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Northamptonshire
15 Jul
Greenbank Preparatory School
Nursery practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Full-time
Greater Manchester
31 Jul
Rosemary Works School
Spanish Teacher - Primary, 1 day per week
Teacher
Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
North London
3 Jul
St Swithun's School
Minibus Driver
Boarding Staff
Support Staff
Full-time, Part-time
Hampshire
30 Jun
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