Site Manager – Primary School in Harlow

Site Manager – Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking for a new opportunity within a welcoming primary school environment? We are seeking a reliable, proactive and hands-on Site Manager to join a supportive primary school in Harlow on a temporary basis, starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-managed school environment and enjoys playing a key role in the smooth running of the school site.

The Role – Site Manager

The successful Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management, maintenance, security and Health & Safety of the school site, while organising and supervising the caretaking and cleaning team.

The Site Manager will:

• Organise and manage the work of the caretaking and cleaning team, including allocating duties and supporting staff with their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Act as a keyholder, carrying out security procedures and opening and closing the school premises when required.
• Complete routine checks of the school buildings, grounds, fencing and gates, arranging or carrying out repairs where necessary.
• Ensure statutory Health & Safety checks and procedures are completed, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors and water temperature checks.
• Identify and prioritise maintenance requirements and organise appropriate work programmes.
• Carry out or arrange first-line repairs and general maintenance, including basic plumbing, redecoration, plastering and fencing repairs where appropriate.
• Monitor contractors and external professionals, ensuring works are arranged and completed effectively.
• Oversee the operation of the school's heating and hot water systems, including frost precaution procedures.
• Ensure the school site is clean, tidy, well presented and free from litter, with drains and gullies maintained appropriately.
• Ensure caretaking equipment is safe, operational and properly maintained.
• Prepare the school premises for out-of-school activities and lettings, ensuring the site is ready before and cleared afterwards.
• Respond appropriately to site emergencies, including fire, flooding, break-ins, accidents or major damage.
• Support the recruitment, induction, training and management of cleaning staff where required.
• Maintain appropriate inventories and ensure school equipment is checked regularly.
• Work closely with the Headteacher, Estates Manager, school staff, contractors and visitors to ensure the site operates effectively.

Who We Are Looking For

We are keen to hear from an experienced Site Manager, particularly someone with previous experience in a school, premises, caretaking, buildings maintenance or security environment.

The ideal Site Manager will be:

• Reliable, dependable and proactive.
• Practical and confident carrying out general maintenance and DIY tasks.
• Experienced in caretaking, buildings maintenance and/or site security.
• Organised and able to plan and prioritise their own workload and that of others.
• Confident supervising and supporting a team.
• Knowledgeable about Health & Safety, security and building systems.
• Calm and professional when responding to emergencies or challenging situations.
• Approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, contractors and visitors.
• Flexible and capable of resolving problems independently.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment.

Knowledge of First Aid is desirable, although training can be provided. A good understanding of Health & Safety and child protection procedures is also important for the role.
The school places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, calm and stimulating environment where children can thrive. As Site Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure and ready for pupils, staff and the wider school community.

If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for a temporary opportunity in Harlow and are confident managing a school site and supporting a wider premises team, apply today with your updated CV.

Ribbons & Reeves are London and Essex's leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent roles. To explore similar opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online — we'd be happy to support your application.

Speech and Language Assistant – Brent – Immediate Start

Are you a Speech and Language Assistant looking to gain hands-on school-based experience in Brent before pursuing Speech and Language Therapy, Teaching, Psychology or SEN?

This Speech and Language Assistant role is ideal for a graduate who wants practical experience supporting pupils with communication, interaction, language and social development needs.

Speech and Language Assistant | Key Details

• £95-110 per day PAYE
• Full-time, term-time only role
• Immediate start available
• Based in Brent
• Long-term role for the full academic year
• Excellent experience for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals

Speech and Language Assistant | The Role

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs
• Provide 1:1, small-group and in-class support
• Help pupils develop vocabulary, confidence, attention, listening and social interaction
• Support pupils with Autism, speech delay, Developmental Language Disorder or EHCP targets
• Follow communication strategies and intervention plans
• Help pupils access learning, routines and peer interaction throughout the school day
• Record progress and share updates with teaching and SEN staff

Speech and Language Assistant | Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Psychology, Linguistics, English Language, Education or a related subject preferred
• Strong interest in Speech and Language Therapy, SEND or child development
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Clear communication skills and strong spoken English
• Previous experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential
• Reliable, professional and able to commit for the full academic year

This Speech and Language Assistant role in Brent is a strong opportunity for someone who wants meaningful school-based experience before further study, therapy training or a long-term career supporting children with additional needs.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Speech and Language Assistant in Brent. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application.

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Science Teacher | Westminster | January 2027

Are you a Science Teacher looking for a new opportunity in an ambitious Central London secondary school from January?

Ribbons & Reeves are working with a high-performing secondary school in Westminster to recruit a Science Teacher for a January 2027 start.

The successful Science Teacher will predominantly teach across KS3 and KS4, joining an experienced and successful Science department. There may be opportunities to teach at KS5, although the school already has an established and highly experienced KS5 team.

Science Teacher | Role Details

• Science Teacher – Biology, Chemistry or Physics specialism welcomed
• Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4
• January 2027 start
• Inner London MPS/UPS
• Experienced Teachers and ECTs considered
• Strong, established Science department
• Excellent KS5 outcomes and experienced subject specialists
• Potential for some KS5 teaching depending on experience
• Central Westminster location with excellent transport links
• Candidates interviewed on a rolling basis

This is an excellent opportunity for a Science Teacher looking to join a successful department where expectations and academic outcomes are high.

The school are meeting suitable candidates on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Apply today through Ribbons & Reeves to be considered for this Science Teacher opportunity in Westminster.

Science Teacher | Westminster | January 2027

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Science Teacher role in Westminster. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’.

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Caretaker – Primary School in Harlow

Caretaker – Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Caretaker looking for a new opportunity within a welcoming primary school environment? We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join a supportive primary school in Harlow on a temporary basis, starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment and enjoys being a key part of the wider school community.

The Role – Caretaker

The successful Caretaker will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day maintenance, security and general upkeep of the school site.

The Caretaker will:

• Ensure the school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and basic DIY where required.
• Complete routine health and safety, security and site checks.
• Assist with the preparation and upkeep of classrooms, communal areas and outdoor spaces.
• Report and respond to maintenance and site-related issues promptly.
• Support contractors and external professionals when required.
• Help ensure the school site is welcoming and well presented for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Respond appropriately to any site-related emergencies or urgent issues.

Who We Are Looking For

We are keen to hear from an experienced Caretaker, particularly someone with previous experience working as a Caretaker within a school setting. Experience in a similar premises, maintenance or facilities role will also be considered.

The ideal Caretaker will be:

• Reliable, dependable and proactive.
• Practical and confident carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs.
• Organised and able to work independently.
• Approachable and professional when working with pupils, staff, contractors and visitors.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment.

Previous experience working as a Caretaker in a school setting is desirable, although candidates with relevant premises, maintenance or facilities experience are also encouraged to apply.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, calm and stimulating environment where children can thrive, making the Caretaker an important part of the wider school community.

If you are an experienced Caretaker looking for a temporary opportunity in Harlow, apply today with your updated CV.

Ribbons & Reeves are London and Essex's leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent roles. To explore similar opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online — we'd be happy to support your application.

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Islington – Immediate Start

Are you an SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, but with a clear understanding that the work will be challenging?

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Islington is suited to someone calm, resilient and consistent, who can support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a structured school environment.

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Key Details

• £95-110 per day PAYE
• Full-time, term-time only
• Immediate start available
• Based in Islington
• Long-term role for the full academic year
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, therapists, SEN professionals, Youth Workers or Psychologists

SEMH Teaching Assistant | The Role

• Support pupils with SEMH needs, behaviour barriers and emotional regulation
• Work with pupils who may present as withdrawn, anxious, defiant, dysregulated or disengaged
• Provide 1:1, small-group and in-class support
• Help pupils follow routines, access learning and rebuild trust with adults
• Use calm, consistent boundaries rather than confrontation
• Support behaviour plans, pastoral interventions and classroom reintegration
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, pastoral staff and external professionals

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience with SEMH, behaviour, mentoring, youth work or SEN is strongly preferred
• Psychology, Criminology, Education or related graduates encouraged to apply
• Must be patient, emotionally mature and able to stay calm under pressure
• Confident setting boundaries and following school behaviour systems
• Able to build relationships without taking challenging behaviour personally
• Reliable, professional and able to commit for the full academic year

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role is not about simply “helping in class”. It requires consistency, resilience and a genuine interest in understanding behaviour, trauma, mental health and unmet need.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEMH Teaching Assistant in Islington. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEMH Teaching Assistant role.

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Cover Supervisor – Camden – Immediate Start

Are you a capable Cover Supervisor looking for a full-time role in Camden? This Cover Supervisor position would suit a confident graduate, aspiring teacher or experienced education professional who can step into lessons, set expectations quickly and keep pupils engaged with their learning.

Cover Supervisor | Key Details

• £140-250 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, term-time only role
• Immediate start available
• Based in Camden
• Ideal experience before teacher training or further school-based roles
• Work across KS3 and KS4 within a North London secondary school

Cover Supervisor | The Role

• Cover lessons across a range of subjects when teachers are absent
• Ensure pupils complete the work provided by teaching staff
• Maintain a positive, purposeful classroom environment
• Follow school behaviour systems and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support pupils with focus, routines and access to learning
• Assist departments, pastoral teams and senior leaders when required

Cover Supervisor | Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is desirable
• Graduates with tutoring, coaching, youth work or mentoring experience encouraged to apply
• Confident managing behaviour with secondary-aged pupils
• Professional, resilient and able to use initiative
• Strong literacy, communication and classroom presence
• Able to commit to a full-time role for the academic year

This Cover Supervisor role in Camden is well suited to someone who wants hands-on classroom experience in a structured secondary school environment.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Cover Supervisor in Camden. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Cover Supervisor role.

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Cover Supervisor – Brent – Immediate Start

Are you a confident Cover Supervisor looking to gain valuable secondary school experience in Brent? This Cover Supervisor role is ideal for an aspiring teacher, experienced school-based professional or strong graduate who can lead a classroom, manage behaviour and keep pupils focused on the work set.

Cover Supervisor | Key Details

• £140-250 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, term-time only role
• Immediate start available
• Based in Brent
• Excellent experience before teacher training
• Work across KS3 and KS4 in a busy secondary school environment

Cover Supervisor | The Role

• Supervise classes when teachers are absent
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure pupils remain on task
• Manage behaviour calmly and consistently in line with school policy
• Support pupils with learning, confidence and classroom routines
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders
• Provide general classroom support when cover is not required

Cover Supervisor | Candidate Requirements

• Previous Cover Supervisor, tutoring, mentoring, coaching or school-based experience preferred
• Degree desirable but not essential for experienced candidates
• Confident leading a classroom of secondary-aged pupils
• Calm, firm and fair approach to behaviour management
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Reliable, professional and able to commit consistently

This Cover Supervisor role in Brent is a strong opportunity for someone who wants genuine classroom experience in a realistic secondary school setting.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Cover Supervisor in Brent. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Cover Supervisor role.

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Site Manager - Primary School in Harlow 

Site Manager – Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking for a new opportunity within a welcoming primary school environment? We are seeking a reliable and proactive Site Manager to join a supportive primary school in Harlow on a temporary basis, starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment and enjoys being a key part of the wider school community.

The Role – Site Manager

The successful Site Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and general upkeep of the school site.

The Site Manager will:

• Ensure the school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and basic DIY where required.
• Coordinate contractors and oversee external works and servicing.
• Complete routine health and safety, security and site checks.
• Manage site-related issues efficiently and respond to emergencies when required.
• Support the school in maintaining a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Who We Are Looking For

We are keen to hear from an experienced Site Manager, caretaker, premises officer or facilities professional with strong practical skills and a proactive approach.

The ideal Site Manager will be organised, dependable and confident working independently, while also being a positive and approachable member of the school team.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, calm and stimulating environment where children can thrive, making the Site Manager an important part of the wider school community.

If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for a temporary opportunity in Harlow, apply today with your updated CV.

Ribbons & Reeves are London and Essex's leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent roles. To explore similar opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online — we'd be happy to support your application.

Psychology Graduate – Islington – Immediate Start

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience in Islington? This Psychology Graduate role is ideal for someone who wants to support pupils with learning, confidence, communication and emotional development across the academic year.

Psychology Graduate | Key Details

• £100 per day PAYE
• Immediate start
• Full-time, term-time only
• Contract until the end of the academic year
• Based in Islington
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, SEN professionals or therapists

Psychology Graduate | The Role

• Support pupils in class, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Help pupils access learning and build confidence in school
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties
• Encourage positive routines, independence and engagement
• Gain valuable experience in behaviour, safeguarding, SEND and child development

Psychology Graduate | Candidate Requirements

• Psychology Graduate with a 2:1 or above preferred
• Strong interest in education, mental health, SEN or child development
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential
• Must be reliable and able to commit for the full academic year

This Psychology Graduate role in Islington would suit someone looking for a practical, purposeful year in school before further study, teacher training or specialist Psychology pathways.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Psychology Graduate in Islington. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Psychology Graduate role.

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Psychology Graduate – Brent – Immediate Start

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience in Brent? This Psychology Graduate role is ideal for someone who wants to support pupils with learning, confidence, communication and emotional development across the academic year.

Psychology Graduate | Key Details

• £100 per day PAYE
• Immediate start
• Full-time, term-time only
• Contract until the end of the academic year
• Based in Brent
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, SEN professionals or therapists

Psychology Graduate | The Role

• Support pupils in class, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Help pupils access learning and build confidence in school
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties
• Encourage positive routines, independence and engagement
• Gain valuable experience in behaviour, safeguarding, SEND and child development

Psychology Graduate | Candidate Requirements

• Psychology Graduate with a 2:1 or above preferred
• Strong interest in education, mental health, SEN or child development
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential
• Must be reliable and able to commit for the full academic year

This Psychology Graduate role in Brent would suit someone looking for a practical, purposeful year in school before further study, teacher training or specialist Psychology pathways.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Psychology Graduate in Brent. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Psychology Graduate role.

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