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  • School Chef – Richmond
    School Chef – Richmond
    2 days ago
    £29000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    Richmond

    Full-time | Permanent Competitive salary (dependent on experience) About the Role We are seeking a passionate and reliable Chef to join a prestigious and friendly school in Richmond. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stable, rewarding environment with sociable hours, preparing nutritious and high-quality meals for students and staff. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook a variety of fresh, healthy meals in line with school menus, • Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene, • Manage kitchen operations, including stock control and ordering supplies, • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment (in line with food safety regulations), • Cater for dietary requirements, including allergies and special diets, • Support menu planning with a focus on balanced, nutritious meals for children Requirements • Proven experience as a Chef (school or contract catering experience is advantageous), • Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum; Level 3 desirable), • Strong understanding of allergen management and kitchen safety standards, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • A passion for cooking healthy, child-friendly meals, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) What’s on Offer • Term-time working hours – excellent work-life balance, • Most evenings or weekend free, • Competitive salary package, • Supportive and welcoming school environment, • Opportunity for career development and training How to Apply If you’re a dedicated chef looking for a rewarding role in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • English Teacher
    English Teacher
    11 days ago
    £15–£25 hourly
    Full-time
    Wallington

    ENGLISH TEACHER (KS2 – GCSE & 11+) Location: Wallington Academy, Wallington, Surrey Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM About Us Wallington Academy is a growing and ambitious tuition centre providing high-quality education for students from Year 1 to GCSE. We specialise in 11+ preparation, SATs, KS3, and GCSE programmes, helping students achieve academic excellence and gain entry into top grammar and independent schools. The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced English Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching students across a range of ages and abilities, from primary school through to GCSE level. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, excellent subject knowledge, and the ability to inspire students to achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities • Teach English Language and Literature from KS2 to GCSE., • Deliver engaging lessons in:, • Reading and Comprehension, • Creative Writing, • Grammar and Vocabulary, • Essay Writing, • GCSE English Language, • GCSE English Literature, • 11+ English Preparation, • Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback., • Mark classwork, homework, and assessments., • Prepare lesson materials and resources., • Support students in achieving academic targets and examination success., • Maintain accurate records of attendance and student progress., • Communicate effectively with parents and academy staff. Essential Requirements • Degree in English or a related subject., • Experience teaching English from KS2 to GCSE., • Strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum., • Excellent communication and classroom management skills., • Ability to teach students of varying abilities., • Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable Qualifications • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)., • Experience preparing students for 11+ examinations., • Experience teaching GCSE English Language and Literature., • Previous tuition centre or independent school experience. What We Offer • Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications., • Friendly and supportive working environment., • Small class sizes., • Opportunity for career progression., • Ongoing professional development., • The chance to make a real impact on students’ academic success. How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your teaching experience and suitability for the role. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to the Wallington Academy team.

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  • Cover Supervisor
    Cover Supervisor
    23 days ago
    Full-time
    Camden Town, Camden

    Job Title: Cover Supervisor Job Type: Temporary / Contract / Permanent (Multiple roles available) Location: London Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work, a long-term placement, or your next permanent role in a school? TeachCrest is a specialist education recruitment agency placing outstanding Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, and SEN Support Workers in primary schools, secondary schools, and SEN settings across London and the surrounding areas. We are currently registering Cover Supervisors for immediate and upcoming placements and we want to hear from you. WHY REGISTER WITH TEACHCREST? • Flexible daily supply work, you choose the days you work, • Consistent long-term placements available for those wanting stability, • Permanent roles for those ready to settle into a school, • Competitive daily rates, • Weekly pay, straight into your account every Friday, • A dedicated consultant who actually knows your name and your preferences, • We never send you to a school without your agreement, • Full compliance support, we guide you through your DBS, references, and paperwork step by step, • Free to register, you have nothing to lose, • No hidden fees, ever WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES: • Supervising classes in the absence of the class teacher, following work set by the school, • Maintaining a calm, focused classroom environment in line with the school’s behaviour policy, • Clearly explaining and facilitating set tasks across a range of subjects and year groups, • Supporting students with their work and escalating concerns to senior staff where necessary, • Taking registers and providing written feedback to the class teacher after each session, • Upholding the school’s values and contributing to a positive, safe learning environment WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: • Previous experience working in a school or educational setting as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or similar role, • Confidence managing a classroom independently, including handling low-level disruption calmly and professionally, • Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply (we guide you through every step), • Right to work in the UK, • Two professional references, ideally from a school or educational setting, • A genuine commitment to pupil welfare and creating a productive learning environment, • No formal teaching qualification required, relevant experience and the right attitude are what matter most ROLES WE ALSO PLACE: • Teaching Assistant (Level 1, 2 and 3), • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), • SEN / 1:1 Support Worker (SEMH, ASD, PMLD), • Learning Support Assistant, • Early Years Practitioner HOW TO APPLY — 4 SIMPLE STEPS: 1. Apply via jobs today or get in touch directly, 2. Complete our registration form, we send it to you and guide you through it, 3. Submit your compliance documents, we handle the complexity, 4. Meet your consultant and start working We aim to respond to every application within 24 hours. About TeachCrest Ltd TeachCrest Ltd is a trusted education recruitment specialist operating under the highest standards, including the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2024. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and compliance of all placements and committed to connecting educational institutions with skilled professionals to foster quality learning environments. All placements are subject to thorough compliance checks to maintain integrity and trust in educational recruitment

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    29 days ago
    £14–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Chef de Partie - Battersea The Northcote Saviour – Chef de Partie Salary: £14.00 plus service charge Location: Northcote Road, Battersea, London About The Northcote Saviour Opened in November 2024, The Northcote Saviour is a vibrant new neighbourhood pub and cocktail bar on Northcote Road, Battersea. We’re part of Saviour Bars Limited, a small independent group of bars and pubs focused on creating inviting, community-driven spaces that pair great craft beer, wine, and cocktails with fresh small plates and genuine hospitality. Ever worked for a company with minimal staff, and felt under constantly under pressure? That's not us - we hire confident people who want to engage with our customers, and want them back again and again. There's no closing early here; we're about giving the guest the best experience possible, in an old school hospitality kind of way, and that's why we continue to grow year on year. Job Description – Chef de Partie We’re looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You’ll be working with fresh, seasonal ingredients to deliver high-quality, modern small-plate dishes from our busy open kitchen (80 covers) In the absence of the Head Chef, you’ll take responsibility for leading service and maintaining consistency across the team. This is a Full-Time role, and will involve predominantly evenings and weekend shifts What We’re Looking For Experience as a Chef de Partie or Line Cook in a fresh-food London kitchen. (London experience ideal) Passion for quality ingredients, flavour, and presentation Experience in independent venues or high-street groups using fresh produce A confident communicator – comfortable working in an open kitchen and engaging with guests Team-focused, organised, and calm under pressure Benefits & Pay • £14.00-£16.00 (including service charge), • Excellent development opportunities towards Sous Chef, • Company discounts across all Saviour Bars venues, • Meals on duty & staff socials, • Supportive, fun working environment with real progression. Why Join Us At Saviour Bars we believe great pubs start with great people. You’ll join a team that cares about fresh food, local community, and genuine hospitality – with opportunities to grow as we do. How to Apply Click Apply Now and send us your CV – tell us why you’d be a great fit for The Northcote Saviour. We review applications daily and will contact short-listed candidates directly.

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  • Childminder Assistant
    Childminder Assistant
    1 month ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    Erith

    Job Description Childminder Assistant (part-time) Job Title: Childminder Assistant (Variable Hours) Reports to: Peace Nweke Location: 38 West Street, DA8 1AF. Erith. Purpose of the Role To support the Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. • Main Duties and Responsibilities – To drop children and pick them up from school., • Care and Support Assist with meeting children’s individual care needs, including feeding, toileting, and nappy changing., • Help children with daily routines such as meals, naps, and hygiene. Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social skills., • Play and Learning Support the Childminder in planning and leading age-appropriate play, learning, and creative activities., • Engage with children in play to promote language, communication, and early learning., • Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, outings, and group play. Safety and Safeguarding., • Help to maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment at all times., • Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments. Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are followed, and immediately report any concerns to the Childminder., • Communication and Teamwork Work closely with the Childminder to ensure the smooth running of the setting., • Communicate effectively with children, the Childminder, and parents when required. Respect confidentiality at all times., • Professional Development Attend mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene) as required., • Keep up to date with policies, procedures, and guidance provided by the Childminder. Person Specification - • A genuine interest in working with children. Reliable, flexible, and able to work variable hours. Friendly, patient, and caring nature., • Good communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to undertake training and development., • This role is offered on a variable hour’s basis, with competitive pay (from12.71p/h), terms and condition as outlined in the Contract of Employment.

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  • Marketing and commercial manager
    Marketing and commercial manager
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Romford

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing and Commercial Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving enrollment, enhancing our brand's presence, and managing key commercial initiatives for our pre-school. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to attract prospective families and increase student enrollment., • Manage and elevate the pre-school's brand image and reputation across all platforms., • Oversee all internal and external communications, ensuring consistent messaging and engagement with parents and the wider community., • Identify and cultivate commercial partnerships and community outreach programs that align with our educational values., • Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and new opportunities for growth., • Collaborate closely with the admissions team to streamline the enrollment process and support parent relations. Candidate Profile: • Proven experience in marketing and commercial management, ideally within the education or childcare sector., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills., • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities., • Demonstrated ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team., • A genuine passion for early childhood education and a commitment to our pre-school's mission.

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  • Early Years Practitioner
    Early Years Practitioner
    1 month ago
    £15–£21 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Care First Recruitment Ltd are currently recruiting for Early Years Practitioner (0–7 Years) Location: Haringey Hours: Shift pattern between 8:00am – 6:00pm Contract: Full-time PAYE: £15.57 About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality integrated day care and early education for children from birth to 7 years, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver a high-quality early years curriculum that supports children’s individual needs, interests, and development., • Contribute to daily, weekly, and termly planning, ensuring accurate and effective record keeping., • Promote children’s learning and development in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment., • Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining high-quality developmental records., • Support colleagues in their roles as key workers and help ensure smooth transitions from home to setting and from setting to school., • Manage children’s behaviour positively in line with policies, including implementing targeted interventions where required., • Provide personal care, including washing, toileting, feeding, dressing, and administering medication when necessary., • Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, reporting any concerns appropriately., • Assist in organising outings that support children’s learning, development, and enjoyment., • Support children in developing independence and self-help skills, including personal hygiene., • Assist with mobility needs, including lifting and transferring where required., • Provide first aid support and respond to emergencies, including liaising with medical professionals when necessary. What We’re Looking For • A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young children., • Level 3 or above qualification in child care, • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development., • Ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Commitment to inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice., • Willingness to undertake training, including first aid and basic medical procedures., • Flexibility to work shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

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  • Commission Only Sales Affiliate
    Commission Only Sales Affiliate
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    London

    Company: The Future Skills College, HelixOneGlobal Location: Remote Contract Type: Self employed / freelance / commission only Commission: 15% to 25% of net sales, depending on sales volume, channel and agreed partnership terms Application Deadline: 15 May 2026 The Future Skills College, HelixOneGlobal is looking for professional, ethical and motivated commission only sales agents, affiliate partners and educational representatives to help promote and sell our online courses, products and services. Our courses, products and services are designed for individuals, students, professionals, schools, colleges, universities, training providers, employers and organisations looking to build practical skills for a rapidly changing world. Areas of focus include artificial intelligence, employability, digital skills, career development, leadership, communication and future ready learning. This is a flexible remote opportunity for individuals or organisations with existing networks in education, training, recruitment, careers, professional development, schools, colleges, universities, business communities or international student markets. About the Role As a Sales Agent, Affiliate Partner or Educational Representative, you will promote The Future Skills College and HelixOneGlobal products and services to suitable learners, customers, organisations and education partners. You will be paid commission on successful net sales generated through your introductions, referrals, affiliate activity or direct sales activity. This is a commission only opportunity, ideal for someone who already has relevant contacts, audiences or routes to market and wants to earn income by promoting high quality education, skills and professional development products and services. Full training will be provided on The Future Skills College and HelixOneGlobal products and services, approved promotional materials, referral processes, sales approach and brand expectations. For the best performers, there may also be the possibility of progressing into paid full time roles in the future, depending on performance, business growth and organisational need. Key Responsibilities Promote The Future Skills College and HelixOneGlobal products and services to relevant audiences, clients, learners, customers and organisations. Generate leads, introductions, referrals or direct sales. Share approved course, product and service information, links, promotional materials and campaign messages. Identify potential education, training, school, college, university, employer, community, business or international partners. Support interested learners, customers or organisations by directing them to the appropriate course, product, service or enquiry route. Represent The Future Skills College and HelixOneGlobal professionally, ethically and responsibly. Provide feedback on market interest, learner needs, customer needs and potential partnership opportunities. Track leads, referrals and sales activity accurately where required. The Kind of Person We Are Looking For We are looking for people who are confident, professional and commercially minded, but also values led. The right person will understand that education, product and service sales must be based on trust, accuracy and customer benefit, not pressure selling. You should be comfortable speaking with prospective learners, parents, professionals, employers, schools, colleges, universities, community groups, business contacts or partner organisations. You may already have a relevant network, audience, client base or community, but you must be able to represent The Future Skills College and HelixOneGlobal in a way that is professional, respectful and aligned with our standards. The ideal representative will be reliable, self motivated, ethical, organised and confident in communication. They will be able to work independently, follow agreed processes and promote online courses, future skills programmes, products and services accurately and responsibly. We are especially interested in hearing from people with experience or strong networks in education sales, online learning, training and professional development, student recruitment, careers advice, employability, schools, colleges, universities, recruitment, HR services, community learning, business networks, affiliate marketing, content based promotion, international education agency work, corporate training or workforce development. What We Are Looking For Strong communication and relationship building skills. A professional and ethical approach to sales. An existing audience, client base or relevant network would be an advantage. Interest in education, skills development, lifelong learning, employability, digital skills and AI. Ability to work independently and generate your own leads. Confidence promoting online courses, products and services. Ability to follow brand guidelines, sales processes and legal requirements. Experience selling to individuals, schools, colleges, universities, employers, education providers or professional learners would be helpful, but is not essential. Commission Structure Commission is paid on confirmed net sales generated through your agreed referral, affiliate or sales activity. Commission rates range from 15% to 25% of net sales, depending on the type of sale, sales volume, route to market and agreed partner terms. For the purposes of this opportunity, net sales means the amount actually received by The Future Skills College or HelixOneGlobal after any applicable discounts, refunds, chargebacks, payment processing fees, platform fees, taxes, VAT, duties or other third party costs have been deducted. Higher commission rates may be available for agents or partners who generate consistent sales, bring institutional clients or support larger group enrolments. What We Offer A flexible remote opportunity. Full training on The Future Skills College and HelixOneGlobal products and services. Commission on successful net sales. A growing portfolio of future skills, online learning, professional development, products and services. Approved promotional materials and course, product and service information. Opportunity to work with an education and skills brand focused on practical, relevant and future ready learning. Potential for longer term partnership as the course and service portfolio grows. For high performing agents and partners, there may also be the possibility of progressing into paid full time roles in the future, depending on performance, business growth and organisational need. Conduct and Representation All agents, affiliates and educational representatives must abide strictly by HelixOneGlobal terms and conditions, The Future Skills College brand guidelines, ethical sales standards and any applicable legal or regulatory requirements. Representatives must promote our courses, products and services honestly, accurately and responsibly. They must not make misleading claims, guarantee outcomes, misrepresent course, product or service content, offer unauthorised discounts, use unapproved marketing materials or present themselves as employees of The Future Skills College or HelixOneGlobal unless formally appointed to such a role in writing. Important Information This is a self employed, freelance or affiliate opportunity. It is commission only and does not include a basic salary. This is a remote opportunity to be carried out from the applicant’s own home country or usual place of business. It does not involve working on location in the UK and does not provide eligibility for a UK work visa, sponsorship visa or relocation support. Applicants must currently be able to operate on a self employed or freelance basis and must be able to issue valid invoices for approved commission payments. Agents and affiliates are responsible for managing their own tax, national insurance, social security, legal, accounting, registration and reporting obligations in their own country or jurisdiction. Applicants must have a valid bank account or approved payment method capable of receiving commission payments. You will be responsible for your own sales activity, tax arrangements, insurance, business expenses and any required registrations unless otherwise agreed in writing. Any future paid role would not be guaranteed and would depend on performance, fit, business growth and organisational requirements. How to Apply Please apply by sending: A full CV. A covering letter explaining your background, relevant networks, sales experience and why you are interested in representing The Future Skills College and HelixOneGlobal. A professional photo. The application deadline is 15 May 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis, so early applications are encouraged.

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