Current Staff Vacancies

School Administrative Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school’s daily operations. Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, they manage a wide range of administrative tasks with professionalism and care. 

Key responsibilities typically include:
Managing the school’s front office and reception duties
Handling phone calls, emails, and correspondence
Maintaining pupil records and school databases
Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting
Assisting with admissions, enrolment, and school communications
Coordinating meetings, school events, and diary management
Processing invoices, orders, and basic financial tasks
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and school policies

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment. A friendly, approachable manner and a commitment to supporting the school community are essential.

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Join Our Wrap Around Care Team at Alexandra Schools!

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and committed Club Manager to lead our vibrant new Before and After School Club at Alexandra Junior School. This is more than just childcare – it’s a place where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to thrive.

At Alexandra Adventurers, every day is packed with fun, creativity, and discovery. Whether it’s energetic outdoor play, imaginative role-playing, building with construction toys, or diving into board games, our club offers something for every child. Budding artists will love our structured arts and crafts sessions, designed to spark creativity and encourage self-expression.

Our club is a warm, welcoming space where friendships grow, imaginations take flight, and every child is celebrated. If you’re enthusiastic about working with children and eager to be part of a dynamic, caring team, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary: Salary S7 Outer London £16.55 - £17.54 per hour (£31,074-£32,931 FTE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, term-time only, 38 weeks per year.

Morning sessions: 07.15 - 09.00

Afternoon sessions: 15.00 - 18.00

Please indicate on your application form if you are available for both sessions or only mornings or afternoons

Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 15 July 2025

Suitable candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis so it is advisable to get your application in as soon as possible.  Applications should be emailed to recruitment@nestschools.org

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Are you an experienced payroll professional who is looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to lead our payroll team during a period of maternity leave. This is an opportunity to lead and manage our in house payroll function for our Trust and its 20 schools. Working in the Education Sector is highly rewarding, we are looking for a Payroll Manager who understands the needs of our schools and pupils and is committed to delivering an efficient customer focused payroll service. You will lead a dedicated payroll team, working closely with our Finance and Central HR teams to deliver a seamless, professional service that supports our staff and upholds our high standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting which places it's staff and the pupils we serve at the heart of everything we do, have a keen eye for detail, and are passionate about delivering excellent customer service in payroll operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: S14 Outer London (£47,532-£50,574) Commensurate with experience

Hours: Permanent, Full-time - 36 hours a week (Monday-Friday), 52 weeks per year. Please note, this is a maternity cover and the contract will terminate when the original postholder returns

Closing date: Midday on Monday 21 July 2025.  Email application forms to recruitment@nestschools.org
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.

Interviews: From Monday 28 July 2025.  We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

NEST Payroll Maternity Pack.pdfNEST Application Form Support Staff.docx

Join Our Musical Journey at Joydens Wood Junior!
 

Are you a passionate and dynamic Music Teacher ready to inspire the next generation of young musicians? Joydens Wood Junior School is on the lookout for a motivated and ambitious educator to bring the joy of music to life across our vibrant school community.

In this exciting role, you’ll:
Spark creativity and confidence through an engaging music curriculum
Deliver energetic, whole-class music lessons for PPA cover that gets everyone moving to the rhythm

What we offer:
A supportive and friendly school environment with a strong commitment to music education.
A well-resourced music department with access to a wide range of instruments and facilities.
A healthy work-life balance with a flexible, part-time schedule.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact through music and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary: Unqualified teacher (Kent Fringe)

Hours: 14.5 hours a week, Monday - Thursday, mornings only

Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 15 July 2025

Interviews: Friday 18 July 2025

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We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our nursery team. In this key role, you will support the Nursery Management Team in upholding our vision and values, while helping staff deliver a high-quality, inclusive curriculum in a nurturing environment.  You’ll bring strong safeguarding knowledge, a collaborative approach to working with professionals, and the confidence to lead the nursery in the absence of the Manager and Deputy Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive early years curriculum.
• Promote and uphold the nursery’s vision, values, and key principles.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff to ensure best practice.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.
• Act promptly and professionally in all safeguarding matters.
• Liaise effectively with external professionals to support individual children’s needs.
• Lead the nursery in the absence of the Manager and Deputy Manager, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Salary: S5 range (£28,125-£28,929 FTE) £14.98-£15.41 per hour

Hours: 25.25 hours, Monday 8.45am - 4.30pm, Wednesday-Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm, 38 weeks per year with additional days required for INSET training for which you will timesheet.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 11 September 2025.  Email application forms to recruitment@nestschools.org

Interviews: From Monday 15 September 2025.  We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

NN Senior Practitioner Pack.pdfNEST Application Form Support Staff.docx