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  • Sports Games Organiser - Bristol

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 17 Jul 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Lawrence Hill, Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    As a School Games Organiser you'll be at the heart of creating exciting, inclusive opportunities that help young people thrive through sport and physical activity!

  • Pastoral Leader - Hanham Abbots, Gloucestershire

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 21 Jul 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Hanham, Hanham Abbots Gloucestershire, England United Kingdom
    We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join our pastoral team and play a key role in ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive. Working with a designated year group, you will champion students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.

  • Premises Assistant (Level 2) - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 3 Aug 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Tewkesbury Gloucestershire, England United Kingdom
    To be successful in the post, we want a dependable Premises Assistant to undertake a range of duties from day-to-day repairs to waste collection. You will take instruction from the Premises Manager, work well as a member of an established team and have a flexible approach to working.

  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Attendance Lead - Nailsea, Somerset

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 21 Jul 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Nailsea Somerset, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, who is resilient, empathetic and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people. If you are passionate about safeguarding, we would love to hear from you.

  • Bright Network Autumn Events - Virtual and London

    Employer: Bright Network
    Application closing date: 6 Sep 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    Kicking off slightly earlier this year, at the beginning of August, there's plenty for students to get involved with!

    ​Black Talent in Banking – Tuesday 25th August, virtual
    ​Women in ​Leadership – Thursday 3rd September, in-person
    ​Women in TEC – Friday 4th September, in-person
    ​Black Heritage Future Leaders – Monday 7th September, in-person
    ​Future Lawyers – Tuesday 8th September, virtual
    ​FESTIVAL Morning Entry - Friday 11th September, in-person
    ​FESTIVAL Afternoon Entry

  • Covert Finance Support Officer (Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands) - Birmingham, West Midlands

    Employer: Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
    Application closing date: 19 Jul 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom
    As a Finance Support Officer working on our Covert Finance team, you’ll utilise your excellent customer service and communication skills to provide a comprehensive financial administration service to Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTP WM). You’ll work on your own initiative, prioritise tasks accordingly, and ensure financial policy and processes are followed.

  • Education Programmes Assistant - London

    Employer: Lift Schools
    Application closing date: 1 Aug 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London London, England United Kingdom
    The role of the Education Programmes Assistant is to provide support for the Education Programmes office by providing high-quality administrative, operational and event support across a range of educational initiatives.

  • Senior Lecturer - BA (Hons) Filmmaking - Leeds, Yorkshire

    Employer: Leeds Arts University
    Application closing date: 26 Jul 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Leeds Yorkshire and the Humber United Kingdom
    To be a module leader, delivering teaching on-campus and undertaking assessment, devising appropriate plans and schemes of work accordingly. To be responsible for the quality assurance and enhancement of the learning experiences within the designated modules and subject field.

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