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Pinewood School
Deputy Head
Pinewood School seeks to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving Prep School on the Senior Leadership Team helping drive academic excellence and deliver superb pastoral care.
Senior Leadership Team
Deputy Head
Dulwich Prep & Senior
Head of Early Years
We are excited to invite applications from strategic, collaborative, and compassionate leaders to join our Senior Leadership Team in the role of Head of Early Years, reporting to the Head Master, from the start of the Autumn Term 2026.
Early Years Specialist
Head of Department
Senior Leadership Team
Teacher
Queen Mary's School
Chemistry Teacher
Are you an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher, able to inspire & motivate children of all abilities. To stimulate the pupils’ real interest and involvement in Science from Prep School to Senior School including GCSE.
Teacher
Queen Mary's School
Mathematics Teacher
Are you an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Maths Teacher, with the ability to inspire & motivate children of all abilities, to stimulate pupils’ real interest and involvement in Mathematics from, Prep School to Senior School teaching to GCSE.
Teacher
Woodford Green Preparatory School
Music Teacher
Are you passionate about music education and eager to inspire young learners? Do you have the vision, experience, and passion to support our Director of Music in a thriving Independent Preparatory School? Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a Part-time Music Teacher to join our warm, welcoming, and forward-thinking school community to support our Director of Music. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Music Teacher to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils, ensuring their well-being and success in an inclusive, nurturing environment.
Teacher
Woodford Green Preparatory School
Featured
Music Teacher
Teacher
Are you passionate about music education and eager to inspire young learners? Do you have the vision, experience, and passion to support our Director of Music in a thriving Independent Preparatory School? Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a Part-time Music Teacher to join our warm, welcoming, and forward-thinking school community to support our Director of Music. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Music Teacher to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils, ensuring their well-being and success in an inclusive, nurturing environment.
Part-time
Essex
8 Feb
The Ryleys School
Enhanced
Head
Head
An exceptional headship opportunity for September 2026, leading a happy and successful standalone prep school with a strong reputation within a solid catchment area.
Full-time
Cheshire
3 Feb
Queen Mary's School
Featured
Chemistry Teacher
Teacher
Are you an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher, able to inspire & motivate children of all abilities. To stimulate the pupils’ real interest and involvement in Science from Prep School to Senior School including GCSE.
Full-time, Part-time, Maternity
Yorkshire
16 Jan
Queen Mary's School
Featured
Mathematics Teacher
Teacher
Are you an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Maths Teacher, with the ability to inspire & motivate children of all abilities, to stimulate pupils’ real interest and involvement in Mathematics from, Prep School to Senior School teaching to GCSE.
Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
Yorkshire
16 Jan
Pinewood School
Featured
Deputy Head
Senior Leadership Team
Deputy Head
Pinewood School seeks to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving Prep School on the Senior Leadership Team helping drive academic excellence and deliver superb pastoral care.
Full-time
Wiltshire
9 Jan
Popular jobs
Woodford Green Preparatory School
Featured
Music Teacher
Teacher
Are you passionate about music education and eager to inspire young learners? Do you have the vision, experience, and passion to support our Director of Music in a thriving Independent Preparatory School? Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a Part-time Music Teacher to join our warm, welcoming, and forward-thinking school community to support our Director of Music. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Music Teacher to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils, ensuring their well-being and success in an inclusive, nurturing environment.
Part-time
Essex
8 Feb
The Ryleys School
Enhanced
Head
Head
An exceptional headship opportunity for September 2026, leading a happy and successful standalone prep school with a strong reputation within a solid catchment area.
Full-time
Cheshire
3 Feb
Queen Mary's School
Featured
Chemistry Teacher
Teacher
Are you an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher, able to inspire & motivate children of all abilities. To stimulate the pupils’ real interest and involvement in Science from Prep School to Senior School including GCSE.
Full-time, Part-time, Maternity
Yorkshire
16 Jan
Queen Mary's School
Featured
Mathematics Teacher
Teacher
Are you an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Maths Teacher, with the ability to inspire & motivate children of all abilities, to stimulate pupils’ real interest and involvement in Mathematics from, Prep School to Senior School teaching to GCSE.
Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
Yorkshire
16 Jan
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Pinewood School
Featured
Deputy Head
Senior Leadership Team
Deputy Head
Pinewood School seeks to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving Prep School on the Senior Leadership Team helping drive academic excellence and deliver superb pastoral care.
Full-time
Wiltshire
9 Jan
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