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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
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The newest vacancies from prep, senior, all-through and boarding schools.
Pennthorpe School
Enhanced
External Relations Lead
Admissions/Registrar
Marketing/Communications
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised External Relations Lead to lead Pennthorpe's admissions, communications, and local marketing activity.
Term Time
West Sussex
17 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
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
Oundle School
Specialist Technical Instructor
Support Staff
Part-time, Term Time
Northamptonshire
15 Jul
Christ's Hospital
Support Services Adminsitrator - Buildings Maintenance and Projects
Administration
Bursar
Support Staff
Full-time
West Sussex
15 Jul
St Catherine's School
Graduate Assistant - Chemistry Technician
Support Staff
Part-time, Fixed Term
Surrey
16 Jul
The Edinburgh Academy
Wrap-around Care Centre Manager
Administration
Full-time, Term Time
Scotland
16 Jul
The Edinburgh Academy
Junior School Librarian (part-time)
Administration
Part-time, Term Time
Scotland
16 Jul
Alleyn's Senior School
Head of Food Experience and Operations
Head of Department
Full-time
London (SE)
16 Jul
Radley College
Production Fabricator & Artist - Term Time
Support Staff
Part-time
Oxfordshire
17 Jul
Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
Teacher Assistant (Primary 1)
Support Staff
Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
Scotland
17 Jul
Oundle School
School Cleaners (Domestic Operatives)
Support Staff
Full-time, Part-time
Northamptonshire
17 Jul
Oundle School
Billing & Debt Administrator
Administration
Support Staff
Part-time
Northamptonshire
17 Jul
Thornton College
Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Buckinghamshire
28 Aug
Lady Eleanor Holles
Recruitment and Compliance Coordinator
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
London (SW)
24 Jul
Holme Grange School
Teacher of Science (Chemistry specialist preferred)
Teacher
Full-time
Berkshire
31 Aug
Thornton College
Pastoral Lead and PSHEE Teacher
Head of Year
Teacher
Part-time
Buckinghamshire
28 Aug
St Leonards School
Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
6 Aug
St Swithun's School
Nursery Practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Early Career Teachers
Full-time, Part-time
Hampshire
27 Jul
Holme Grange School
SEND Specialist Teacher (Literacy SEN specialist) 0.6 FTE
Teacher
Part-time
Berkshire
31 Aug
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Thornton College
Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Full-time, Term Time
Buckinghamshire
28 Aug
Lady Eleanor Holles
Recruitment and Compliance Coordinator
Support Staff
Full-time, Term Time
London (SW)
24 Jul
Holme Grange School
Teacher of Science (Chemistry specialist preferred)
Teacher
Full-time
Berkshire
31 Aug
Thornton College
Pastoral Lead and PSHEE Teacher
Head of Year
Teacher
Part-time
Buckinghamshire
28 Aug
St Leonards School
Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover
Admissions/Registrar
Full-time, Fixed Term
Scotland
6 Aug
St Swithun's School
Nursery Practitioner
Early Years Specialist
Early Career Teachers
Full-time, Part-time
Hampshire
27 Jul
Holme Grange School
SEND Specialist Teacher (Literacy SEN specialist) 0.6 FTE
Teacher
Part-time
Berkshire
31 Aug
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