The Education Space Vacancies

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

2026-07-14T15:38:00+01:00

Vicarage Primary School is a vibrant multicultural school that is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to work in our large and thriving school situated within a richly diverse community. We are part of the New Vision Trust.

You would be joining a friendly and hardworking staff team determined to support our children during this important part of the school day.

We are looking for a candidate who:

Is committed to maximising children’s lunchtime experiences and will ensure that all pupils have a safe and happy lunchtime;
Has a good knowledge and understanding of the importance of play for primary age children;
Has a good understanding of food safety and promoting healthy eating;
Has excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with all members of the school community, especially children;
Has high levels of initiative and confidence;
Is a great team player, excellent communicator and has an enthusiastic approach to the role;
Has the desire to make a difference!

Closing date: Friday 28^th August 2026

Interviews: Week commencing: Monday 7^th September 2026

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A commitment to a multicultural, diverse environment and equal opportunities is essential. Vicarage Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applications will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire. A disqualification declaration questionnaire may be required for this post.

Vicarage Primary School as part of the New Vision Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS, qualification and reference checks.

This role is not exempt from ROA 1974. A self-disclosure is required for this post, as well as an enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check.

Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

Sessional Clerk

2026-07-13T13:40:00+01:00

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NPW is a not-for-profit mutual organisation, owned by our school members. We provide a range of operational, transformational and innovative services to schools and colleges so that they can focus on improving the lives of children and young people. Our services are agile, allowing us to offer bespoke packages that meet an individual client’s needs.

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The Role

New exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and committed people to work within our team of sessional clerks.

The post holder will be directly responsible for the provision of services to a specified number of multi-academy trusts, school governing boards, and other commercial contracts, ensuring that our high standards are met in a professional and effective manner.

The post holder will:

attend governing and trust board meetings, (physical and virtual as required)
provide advice to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters (governing boards are required to have regard to advice from the clerk in regard to exercising their functions)
provide effective minute-taking to the governing board and its committees and produce minutes in line with the guidance and templates issued by NPW Governor Services
ensure the governing board is properly constituted
Manage information provided by NPW Governor Services and other training providers effectively and ensure that it is used to provide the governing board with the appropriate advice and guidance

You will have:

good working knowledge of schools and academy governance and statutory compliance arrangements,
good understanding of the role of the clerk and how to make interventions at meetings
good understanding of what constitutes an effective governing board or governance group meeting
ability to produce high quality minutes that accurately reflect decisions, actions and challenge
good written and oral communication skills
good IT skills
good interpersonal skills
the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.

You must also understand the importance of working with a good eye for detail, have an organised methodical approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Receptionist/Administrator

2026-07-13T13:16:00+01:00

Temp until August 2027

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and approachable Receptionist /
Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated school office team. As a key member of the
school community, you will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders and the admin
staff team to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain high-quality communication and
support the administration of pupil attendance.

The successful candidate will provide a warm and welcoming front-of-house presence,
manage a wide range of administrative tasks and play a vital role in securing accurate
attendance processes that support our pupils’ wellbeing and progress.

Gallions Primary School is a vibrant, happy and two form successful school serving a richly
diverse community in the heart of East London. We are part of the New Vision Trust and work
closely with our joint Academy schools to strive for the best for all our pupils.

Who are we looking for?

Has strong administrative experience, ideally in a school or education environment.
Can lead and coordinate office systems, processes and communication effectively.
Is confident using a range of IT systems, with excellent attention to detail and
accuracy.
Can build strong, professional relationships with children, families, staff and external
partners.
Is proactive, flexible and able to manage a varied and sometimes fast-paced
workload.
Can confidently support attendance monitoring, communication with families and
accurate record-keeping.
Embodies our school values: Responsible, Independence, Collaborative, Inquisitive,
Courageous and Resilience.

Benefits:

Ongoing professional development and career progression.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme to support wellbeing.
The chance to be part of a friendly, ambitious team within a supportive organisation

Visit www.gallions.newham.sch.uk for further information about the school. The schools in the New Vision Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role is not exempt from ROA 1974. A self-disclosure is required for this post, as well as an enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check. Please find the School's Safeguarding Policy at https://gallions.newham.sch.uk/

Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

Supply Teacher

2026-07-13T12:50:00+01:00

Roman Road Primary School (E6 3SQ) is seeking an Associate Teacher (Supply) for the academic Year 2026/27

Flexible Teaching Opportunity

We are looking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our school as an Associate Teacher (Supply).

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher seeking flexible working arrangements, including:

A retired teacher wishing to remain involved in education.
A teacher returning to the profession after a career break.
A teacher seeking part-time employment.
An experienced practitioner looking for a flexible role within a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will be required to provide:

One regular day of teaching each week (to be agreed).
Additional ad hoc cover for staff absence and other short-term requirements.
Occasional pre-arranged cover where advance notice can be given.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has strong classroom management skills.
Is adaptable, reliable and able to work across different classes and year groups.
Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
Shares our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

We offer:

A welcoming and supportive school environment.
Friendly and dedicated staff.
Flexible working arrangements.
The opportunity to become a valued member of our school community.
Direct engagement with the school rather than through a supply agency.

Hours: Casual, as required.

The successful candidate will provide one regular day of teaching each week, together with additional cover days by mutual agreement.

Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent upon experience.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ms S Jain (Deputy Head Teacher).

Please email info@romanroad.newham.sch.uk and mark for the attention of Ms Jain.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers, including those who are recently retired, returning to the profession, or seeking part-time work.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references prior to appointment.

Closing date for application: Tuesday 8^th September 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 15^th September 2026

Start date: 29^th September 2026