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Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Head of Finance & Operations
Administration
Bursar
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) takes day-to-day responsibility for the school’s financial systems, financial reporting and regulatory compliance, working closely with and reporting to the Group CFO.
Full-time
West Sussex
19 Jul
Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Maintenance & Grounds Assistant
Support Staff
We are seeking a practical and reliable Maintenance & Grounds Assistant to help maintain our buildings, grounds and sports facilities, ensuring that Pennthorpe remains a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Full-time
West Sussex
23 Jul
The Edinburgh Academy
Wrap-around Care Centre Manager
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
19 Jul
St Margaret's School for Girls
After School Care and Holiday Club Manager (maternity cover)
Support Staff
Full-time
Scotland
19 Jul
St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time
Buckinghamshire
20 Jul
Warwick Schools Foundation
Development & Alumni Relations Officer
Support Staff
Full-time
Warwickshire
20 Jul
Strathallan School
Graduate Assistant and Resident Tutor (Strength and Conditioning)
Boarding Staff
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
20 Jul
Rokeby School
Receptionist / Student & Visitor Services Officer
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Surrey
20 Jul
Longridge Towers School
Exams Officer and Academic Administrator
Administration
Part-time, Term Time
Northumberland
20 Jul
City of London School for Girls
Senior Human Resources Officer
Support Staff
Full-time
East London
20 Jul
St Leonards School
Accounts Assistant (Maternity Leave Cover)
Bursar
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
21 Jul
Sir William Perkins's School
MIS and Data Manager
Administration
Support Staff
Full-time
Surrey
2 Aug
King's School Canterbury
Graduate Teacher of Debating (Specialist Debate and Oracy Instructor)
Teacher
Full-time, Fixed Term
Kent
21 Jul
Thornton College
Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Buckinghamshire
28 Aug
Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Head of Finance & Operations
Administration
Bursar
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) takes day-to-day responsibility for the school’s financial systems, financial reporting and regulatory compliance, working closely with and reporting to the Group CFO.
Full-time
West Sussex
19 Jul
The Edinburgh Academy
Wrap-around Care Centre Manager
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
19 Jul
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Sir William Perkins's School
MIS and Data Manager
Administration
Support Staff
Full-time
Surrey
2 Aug
King's School Canterbury
Graduate Teacher of Debating (Specialist Debate and Oracy Instructor)
Teacher
Full-time, Fixed Term
Kent
21 Jul
Thornton College
Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Buckinghamshire
28 Aug
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Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
Head of Finance & Operations
Administration
Bursar
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) takes day-to-day responsibility for the school’s financial systems, financial reporting and regulatory compliance, working closely with and reporting to the Group CFO.
Full-time
West Sussex
19 Jul
The Edinburgh Academy
Wrap-around Care Centre Manager
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
19 Jul
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