School jobs by type

Classroom teaching posts in nurseries, primary and secondary schools, special schools and sixth forms, from early career teachers to experienced subject specialists.

Teaching assistant, HLTA, cover supervisor and classroom support roles helping pupils learn, one to one or in groups.

Roles supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools, resource bases and special schools.

Senior and middle leadership posts: heads of department and year, assistant and deputy heads, headteachers and trust leaders.

School office, reception, admissions, attendance and PA roles that keep a school running day to day.

Finance, business management, procurement and operations roles in schools and academy trusts.

HR, payroll and recruitment roles, including safer recruitment and single central record work.

Exams officers, invigilators and data managers who run assessments and school information systems.

IT support, network and science, DT and art technician roles in schools.

Caretaking, site management, maintenance, cleaning and security roles.

School kitchen, catering and lunchtime supervision roles.

Pastoral, behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding roles supporting pupils and families.

Nursery, pre-school and reception class roles caring for and teaching children from birth to five (EYFS).

Further education and college roles: lecturers by subject, assessors, skills coaches, tutors and learning support for students aged 16 and over and adult learners.

Breakfast club, after-school club and play roles around the school day.

School nursing, therapy, mental health practitioner and medical roles.

School roles in this group.

Library, careers guidance, transport, community and other support roles in schools.