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As one of our Primary Teachers, you will be key in supporting schools in your local area, enabling pupils to achieve their best, whilst having flexible work that suits you. Our competitive rates and network of Cardiff schools will ensure you get the right work, and a great wage. This particular teaching role would see you support a variety of schools in your local area, as you establish yourself as a pillar of your local community. You will have the opportunity to go out on both long-term and day to day assignments, subject to your preference. You'll learn, develop and grow alongside the pupils you work with, as you deliver high quality support to the schools you work with. Whether you're an ECT or experienced teacher returning to the profession, we'd love to hear from you! CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location: Cardiff Position: Primary Teacher (cover capacity) Type of work: Carry out professional duties, responsible for an assigned class, management of class, ensure the safety and welfare of pupils Start Date: Immediate Rate of pay : £166.36 minimum Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 EXPERIENCE Essential: *Qualified Teacher Status Desirable: *Experience of working in Primary School *Experience of inclusive classroom practice *An understanding of the transition process from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2. *Previous experience of teaching reading using a range of strategies, including synthetic phonics. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: *Hold right to work in the UK *Hold and enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application *Provide two professional child related references OTHER If you would like to be considered for any primary teaching roles, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching is able to provide successful candidates: • Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management, • In-house Training and Development Team For more information, please contact Luke on , the Cardiff office on or email your CV to

Your new companyA well-established local authority is looking to appoint a Project Manager to join its Capital Delivery team, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) school projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on projects that have a lasting impact on local communities, ranging from new school builds and extensions to refurbishment and improvement works.The role is a 6-month temporary contract with the aim of progressing into a permanent position. Your new roleYou will support the delivery of a range of construction projects across the education estate, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Working closely with consultants, contractors, internal teams and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle.Key responsibilities include: • Managing and supporting the delivery of ALN school projects from inception to completion., • Overseeing projects including new builds, extensions and refurbishment schemes., • Liaising with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes., • Supporting procurement activities, project planning and budget management., • Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health and safety requirements., • Monitoring programme delivery and reporting project progress to senior stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed • Experience within Construction, Project Management or a related property discipline., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior decision-makers., • Understanding of construction project delivery and contract administration., • A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop. Desirable: • Local authority or wider public sector experience., • Previous experience delivering education or school projects., • Knowledge of CDM regulations and construction health and safety requirements. What you'll get in return • Salary equivalent of £48,500 /annum, • Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days per week in the office (Cardiff), • Opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve educational facilities across South Wales., • Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development., • Exposure to a varied portfolio of new build, extension and refurbishment projects. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Alarm Administrator Do you have administrative experience within an engineering company or a Fire & Security business? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. We are working with a well-established and growing Fire & Security company in Cardiff that is looking to recruit an experienced Alarm Administrator to support its busy office and engineering team. Location: Cardiff Salary: £14.00 – £16.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time or Part-time This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator with experience supporting engineers, managing service schedules, processing timesheets, and handling the day-to-day administration of a fast-paced office. Flexible working hours are available, including school-hour-friendly options for the right candidate. The Role You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of office operations by: • Managing customer contracts and associated paperwork, • Logging customer callouts and allocating work to engineers, • Updating completed job reports, • Scheduling planned maintenance visits and servicing appointments, • Reviewing and processing engineers' timesheets, • Maintaining engineer training records and certifications, • Managing fleet administration, including vehicle MOTs, servicing, and road tax, • Assisting customers with job documentation and paperwork, • Providing general administrative support to the management team, • Using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internal software (full training provided) What We're Looking For • Previous administration experience within an engineering company, Fire & Security business, or similar technical environment, • Experience organising engineers' timesheets and service schedules, • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to prioritise a busy workload, • A proactive and professional approach, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, • Full UK Driving Licence (preferred) What's on Offer • £14.00–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time or part-time opportunities, • Flexible working hours, including school-hour-friendly options, • Company pension, • Free parking, • Company events, • Full training on internal systems, • A long-term opportunity with a successful and expanding Fire & Security business If you're an experienced administrator looking for your next opportunity within a growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

We are recruiting for our 2026 intake, with entry level teaching positions available for open-minded, enthusiastic individuals who are interested in living and working in China.\nThis is an opportunity to teach English, experience life in a different culture, gain international work experience, and develop personally and professionally while receiving training and support.\nPrior teaching experience is not required. We provide a fully funded TEFL course before you begin teaching, and ongoing support throughout your placement.\nAbout the Role\nAs an English teacher, your week will usually include around 22 teaching hours, along with some basic office hours for lesson planning, school activities, and student support.\nYour main responsibilities may include:\n Planning and delivering English lessons\n Supporting students with spoken and written English\n Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment\n Preparing basic teaching materials\n Helping students build confidence in using English\n Monitoring student progress and participation\nWe are looking for people with a strong standard of spoken and written English, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.\nLiving and Working in China\nLiving and working in China can be a rewarding experience. Teachers have the opportunity to explore a new culture, travel, meet new people, and gain valuable life experience while earning a competitive salary.\nChina offers a mix of modern cities, historic places, regional food, travel opportunities, and cultural experiences. Many of our teachers use their time in China to build confidence, develop new skills, and gain experience that supports their future career plans.\nWhat We Provide\nWe offer a full support package, including:\n Free accommodation\n Utility bills covered\n Flight reimbursement\n Fully funded TEFL course and certification\n Work visa sponsorship\n Health insurance\n Coordinator support\n Competitive salary\n Ongoing support during your placement\nWho We Are Looking For:\nWe are looking for candidates who are:\n Confident and friendly\n Open-minded and adaptable\n Interested in living and working abroad\n Able to communicate clearly in English\n Reliable, professional, and enthusiastic\n * Willing to learn and take part in training\nPrevious teaching experience is welcome but not required.\nIf you are interested in teaching English in China and applying our (Apply online only) intake, we would be happy to hear from you.\nOnce we receive your application, we will send you our information brochure with more details about the role, salary, benefits, locations, and the support we provide.\nInterviews are usually held by video conference and take around 30 minutes

Salary: £28,000-£39,950 plus uncapped commission with no threshold!\n\nAt TeacherActive, we’re looking for an ambitious, driven Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic team. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter or come from a strong sales or customer focused background, this is your opportunity to thrive in a high performing, people first business.\n\nOur Culture:\n\nWe’re a passionate, high-energy team that connects talented educators with exciting opportunities. Our office is fun, fast-paced, and supportive, with a reputation as a market leader in education recruitment. Hard work is rewarded, and progression is encouraged.\n\nWhat Makes Us Different:\n\nHere at TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on our market leading training and development pathway. When you join us, you’ll take part in our 12-week induction and enter our Training Academy, designed to give you the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to excel. You’ll also receive ongoing coaching from our expert Sales Coach, access to industry leading learning tools, and continuous opportunities to refine your craft. We don’t just train you, we invest in you.\n\nWe've Welcomed Talent From a Variety of Backgrounds:\n\nMany of our top performing consultants joined us from backgrounds such as field sales, account management, business development, outbound sales, and door-to-door fundraising roles. If you’re confident working towards targets, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nThe Role: Recruitment Consultant\n\nAs a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you’ll manage your own desk and be responsible for:\n\nDeveloping new business and selling recruitment services\n\nBuilding relationships with schools and understanding their hiring needs\n\nVisiting clients and attending networking events\n\nSourcing, interviewing, and placing high-quality candidates\n\nManaging your candidate pool and database\n\nMeeting agreed KPIs and targets\n\nWorking with sales and compliance teams to ensure smooth onboarding\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nIf you’re driven by results and enjoy working in a buzzing, target-led role, you’ll thrive here. We value:\n\nDetermination, motivation, and resilience\n\nExperience working towards KPIs and targets\n\nCustomer-facing or sales experience\n\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills\n\nExcellent organisation and attention to detail\n\nConfident negotiation skills\n\nA willingness to learn and take feedback on board\n\nThe Benefits:\n\nUncapped commission with no threshold- earn from every placement from your first day!\n\nClear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business\n\nSalary increments earnt throughout the year as you bill!\n\n23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service - 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days (PLUS the extra days below...)\n\nAn extra day off for your birthday\n\n1 life admin day/yr to use when you need it!\n\nReduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance (typically 4-6 hour shifts)\n\nContributory Pension Scheme (5% Employee, 3% Employer)\n\nCharity day - a paid day/yr to volunteer where you choose\n\n40 days work from home allowance per year (after passing probation)\n\nRegular company events and celebrations because success deserves recognition!\n\nSalary\n\nStarting Salary for this role for anyone without any recruitment experience is £28,000\n\nFor experienced Recruiters the range is £28,000- £39,950 depending on experience and billing history.\n\nWorking Hours:\n\nIn term time, Monday to Friday: 1x (phone number removed)pm, 2x 7.30-5pm, 2x (phone number removed)pm\n\nReduced hours in school holidays, (Typically between 4-6 hour shifts)\n\nOffice based full time (40 Work from home days available after passing probation)\n\nIf you need any further information about the role then please feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team on (phone number removed).\n\n*Please note we are not using external recruitment agencies for this role*\n\nGB01

Providing general administrative support across the school office Managing emails, phone enquiries, and front-of-house duties Maintaining accurate pupil records and data systems Supporting attendance and safeguarding documentation Assisting with scheduling, filing, and day-to-day office coordination The Ideal Candidate Previous school administration experience (desirable but not essential) Strong organisational and time management skills Confident using IT systems and databases (e.g. SIMS, Arbor or similar) Excellent communication skills with staff, students, and parents Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced school environment Why Apply? Competitive hourly rate of £16.11 per hour Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environment Full-time hours with consistency and long-term opportunity Immediate start available If you are a detail-focused and dependable administrator looking for your next opportunity in a school setting, apply today to secure an immediate start. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks...

Providing general administrative support across the school officeManaging emails, phone enquiries, and front-of-house dutiesMaintaining accurate pupil records and data systemsSupporting attendance and safeguarding documentationAssisting with scheduling, filing, and day-to-day office coordinationThe Ideal CandidatePrevious school administration experience (desirable but not essential)Strong organisational and time management skillsConfident using IT systems and databases (e.g. SIMS, Arbor or similar)Excellent communication skills with staff, students, and parentsAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced school environmentWhy Apply?Competitive hourly rate of £16.11 per hourOpportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environmentFull-time hours with consistency and long-term opportunityImmediate start availableIf you are a detail-focused and dependable administrator looking for your next opportunity in a school setting, apply today to secure an immediate start.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks....

Alarm Administrator Do you have administrative experience within an engineering company or a Fire & Security business? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. We are working with a well-established and growing Fire & Security company in Cardiff that is looking to recruit an experienced Alarm Administrator to support its busy office and engineering team. Location: Cardiff Salary: £14.00 – £16.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time or Part-time This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator with experience supporting engineers, managing service schedules, processing timesheets, and handling the day-to-day administration of a fast-paced office. Flexible working hours are available, including school-hour-friendly options for the right candidate. The Role You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of office operations by: • Managing customer contracts and associated paperwork, • Logging customer callouts and allocating work to engineers, • Updating completed job reports, • Scheduling planned maintenance visits and servicing appointments, • Reviewing and processing engineers' timesheets, • Maintaining engineer training records and certifications, • Managing fleet administration, including vehicle MOTs, servicing, and road tax, • Assisting customers with job documentation and paperwork, • Providing general administrative support to the management team, • Using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internal software (full training provided) What We're Looking For • Previous administration experience within an engineering company, Fire & Security business, or similar technical environment, • Experience organising engineers' timesheets and service schedules, • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to prioritise a busy workload, • A proactive and professional approach, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, • Full UK Driving Licence (preferred) What's on Offer • £14.00–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience, • Full-time or part-time opportunities, • Flexible working hours, including school-hour-friendly options, • Company pension, • Free parking, • Company events, • Full training on internal systems, • A long-term opportunity with a successful and expanding Fire & Security business If you're an experienced administrator looking for your next opportunity within a growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company A well-established local authority is looking to appoint a Project Manager to join its Capital Delivery team, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) school projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on projects that have a lasting impact on local communities, ranging from new school builds and extensions to refurbishment and improvement works. The role is a 6-month temporary contract with the aim of progressing into a permanent position. Your new role You will support the delivery of a range of construction projects across the education estate, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Working closely with consultants, contractors, internal teams and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Managing and supporting the delivery of ALN school projects from inception to completion. Overseeing projects including new builds, extensions and refurbishment schemes. Liaising with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Supporting procurement activities, project planning and budget management. Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health and safety requirements. Monitoring programme delivery and reporting project progress to senior stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed Experience within Construction, Project Management or a related property discipline. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior decision-makers. Understanding of construction project delivery and contract administration. A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.Desirable: Local authority or wider public sector experience. Previous experience delivering education or school projects. Knowledge of CDM regulations and construction health and safety requirements.What you'll get in return Salary equivalent of £48,500 /annum Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days per week in the office (Cardiff) Opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve educational facilities across South Wales. Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Exposure to a varied portfolio of new build, extension and refurbishment projects. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Get yourself ready for September and register with Prospero Teaching! With September on the horizon, this is a great opportunity for us to showcase your abilities to local Primary schools. As on of our valued Teaching Assistants, you will play a key role in the maintenance and management of the classroom. You will have the opportunity to work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis, as well as assist in a more general capacity. What's in it for you? We can off you bespoke candidate support, a great day rate and help provide you with any additional training you may require. If you have any questions, please reach out to the email address or phone number below. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location: Cardiff Position: Teaching Assistant Type of work: Carry out professional duties, responsible for group support/1:1 support, ensure the safety and welfare of pupils, small group work, reading, forest school opportunities, support class teacher in delivering lessons Start Date: September - assignments on-going Rate of pay : Minimum £87.96 per day Hours: 08:30 - 16:00 EXPERIENCE Desirable: *Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (not essential) *Experience of working in Primary Schools *Experience of inclusive classroom practice *An understanding/awareness of supporting SEND requirements *Previous experience of supporting learning using a range of strategies, both with groups and on a 1:1 basis *Drives (not essential) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold right to work in the UK Hold and enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references OTHER If you would like to be considered for any primary teaching roles, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching is able to provide successful candidates: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development TeamFor more information, please contact Luke on (phone number removed), the Cardiff office on (phone number removed) or email your CV to Lukero@(url removed) IND-Card

School Receptionist (Fluent Welsh Required) • Type: Contract / Long-term (depending on availability), • Location: Cardiff, South Wales, • Start date: ASAP, • Hours: Full-time (part-time considered), • Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience Are you an organised, professional, and welcoming School Receptionist who takes pride in being the first point of contact for staff, students, and visitors? Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with a friendly and forward-thinking English-medium secondary school in Cardiff to recruit a dedicated Receptionist. Fluent spoken and written Welsh is essential for this role, as you will communicate with staff, students, parents, and the wider community in both English and Welsh. This role offers the opportunity to be a central part of the school community and contribute to a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment. About the Role As a School Receptionist, you will: • Act as the first point of contact for parents, students, visitors, and external agencies, communicating fluently in Welsh and English, • Manage phone calls, emails, and general correspondence professionally, • Support attendance monitoring and record-keeping as required, • Assist with general administrative tasks for school staff, • Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate data entry, • Contribute to the smooth running of school office procedures and daily operations, • Support the wider pastoral and administrative team to enhance school efficiency What We’re Looking For To be considered, candidates must have: • Fluent spoken and written Welsh, • Previous experience working in a school office or reception environment, • Excellent written and spoken English, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain; Elementa can assist), • Professional, friendly, and approachable manner, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), • Experience with school management systems (e.g., Arbor MIS) desirable Desirable: • Attendance administration experience, • Experience supporting pastoral or safeguarding processes Recruitment & Safeguarding Information All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this school. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to: • A successful interview process, • Satisfactory references, • Safeguarding & Prevent training, • Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service), • Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT • Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu, • PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections, • Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, SEND awareness, and administrative skills development, • Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support, • Fair pay policy – competitive and agreed prior to placement, • Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants: • Not currently based within the UK, • Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work, • Without prior UK school office or reception experience, • Not fluent in spoken and written Welsh Interested? Click Apply Now or contact us via phone or email for more information. Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to

School Administrator Location: Cardiff Start Date: September Salary: £90 - £110 per day Are you an organised and proactive School Administrator looking for a new opportunity within a busy secondary school? Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload? Are you confident using administrative systems and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a school? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a diverse and welcoming secondary school in Cardiff that is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong community focus and prides itself on creating a positive atmosphere where both staff and pupils can thrive. The school is looking to appoint a School Administrator on a full-time basis from September, with permanent opportunities available for the right School Administrator. The successful School Administrator will support the wider school team with a range of administrative duties, helping to ensure the efficient running of the school office while providing a professional first point of contact for staff, students and visitors. The successful School Administrator will have: • Previous administrative experience within an office environment, • School administration experience desirable but not essential, • An understanding of school systems such as SIMS, Arbor or similar, • Excellent organisational and time management skills, • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, • A professional and flexible approach to work In return for the above you can expect to receive: • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process, • Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply, • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel, • Market leading rates of pay, • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: tom.hayward CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment