Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments across Kent, with a particular focus on Care Homes, Schools, and Education Catering Sites. Whether you're looking for full-time hours every week or simply want to pick up ad-hoc shifts around your current role, we have opportunities to suit you. We're Looking For: Breakfast Chefs Chef de Parties (CDPs) Sous Chefs Head Chefs Catering Managers What We Offer: Flexible shift patterns Weekday and weekend work available Short-term and ongoing assignments Excellent hourly rates Weekly pay Opportunities across the whole of Kent A friendly and supportive team Ideal Candidates Will Have: Previous chef or catering management experience A positive and professional attitude Food Safety & Hygiene knowledge A valid...

Position: SEMH Teacher - Primary and Key Stage 3 Subject Specialist Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work Start Date: 09/11/2026 Location: Maidstone, UK Salary: 36,000 to 52,000 per year Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Email: (url removed) Contact Name: Jamie Robinson About the Role: Step into an SEMH Teacher role where you help shape a brand-new specialist school before its first pupils arrive. You will join the founding team to plan the curriculum, prepare resources and create calm, welcoming classrooms, just a two-minute walk from Maidstone East station. Once open, you will teach pupils aged 6 to 14 with social, emotional and mental health needs, blending education with therapeutic support. You will lead on your main specialism and grow into a second subject. If you are a calm, flexible SEMH Teacher who builds trust...

Position: Occupational Therapist Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work Start Date: 04/01/2027 Location: Maidstone, UK Salary: 45,000 per year Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Email: (url removed) Contact Name: Jamie Robinson About the Role: Are you an Occupational Therapist ready to help build something from the ground up? Transparency Education is partnered with a new specialist school in Maidstone, supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 to 3, aged 5 to 14. As a founding Occupational Therapist, you will help shape a provision where therapy and education work together throughout the day. You will assess needs, embed programmes in classroom routines and advise teachers, helping pupils with SEMH needs grow in independence and confidence. Maidstone East station is just a two-minute walk away. If you want your expertise to shape a school from...

Position: Lead Therapist Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work Start Date: 16/11/2026 Location: Maidstone, UK Salary: 44,000- 45,000 per year Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Email: (url removed) Contact Name: Jamie Robinson About the Role: Step into a Lead Therapist role where you help shape a therapeutic provision from the beginning. Transparency Education is partnered with a new specialist school supporting pupils aged 6 to 14 with complex SEMH needs. As part of the founding team, you will build an approach where education and therapy work together. You will lead a therapy team, deliver assessment and intervention within your specialism, and help teachers embed therapeutic practice into school life. A two minute walk from Maidstone East station, this is a chance to combine clinical work with leadership. If you want to...

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 Contract: Permanent Location: Kent - Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite) Closing date: ASAP Benefits: Generous annual leave, employer pension contribution, flexible/hybrid working We have a great opportunity for an Area Fundraising Lead working for a highly respected children's charity that provides exceptional care and support to children with serious or life-limiting conditions and their families. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a regional fundraising team while driving income growth and supporter engagement across a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities. As part of this exciting role, you will lead, motivate and develop a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring the successful delivery of income and engagement targets. Alongside managing team performance, budgets and fundraising strategy implementation, you will personally manage key relationships with...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – From £32,448 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Dartford, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Third in Charge to join our Springfield Lodge nursery. At our Dartford nursery, we’re proud to offer a spacious outdoor garden and a dedicated on‑site Forest School area, giving children rich opportunities for exploration and learning. Our long‑standing, experienced staff team provides a warm, consistent environment for every child. The setting is conveniently located close to local transport links and also benefits from an on‑site car park for those who drive. We are committed to...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool Salary – Starting from £30,804.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Tunbridge Wells, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool, situated in Southborough close to Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells town centers, with good transport links. The Preschool offers a 66 place setting that caters for children aged 2 to 5 years. The Preschool is situated of the edge of Southborough Woods next to St Peters Church with ample of parking. The Preschool is an old school house with a three large rooms and a beautiful spacious...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £34,299.20 - £44,782.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Dartford, Kent Please note - this is a temporary position until December 2027 Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Springfield Lodge nursery. At our Dartford nursery, we’re proud to offer a spacious outdoor garden and a dedicated on‑site Forest School area, giving children rich opportunities for exploration and learning. Our long‑standing, experienced staff team provides a warm, consistent environment for every child. The setting is conveniently located close to local transport links and...

Sports Coaches Wanted - Thanet & Surrounding Areas Do you enjoy sport and inspiring children to get active, develop new skills and work as part of a team? We're looking to expand our candidate pool of Sports Coaches across Thanet and the surrounding areas in preparation for upcoming temporary and supply opportunities in local primary schools. We'd love to hear from coaches who are confident delivering engaging PE sessions to pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 . What we're looking for: Previous experience coaching sports or delivering PE sessions to children. The ability to plan and structure engaging lessons appropriate for different age groups. Good organisational skills and effective time management. Confidence leading groups of pupils and promoting positive behaviour. A flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach to working in different school settings. A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferred. Location: Thanet...

Sports Coaches Wanted - Canterbury & Surrounding Areas Are you passionate about sport and enjoy helping children build their skills, confidence and teamwork? We're looking to expand our candidate pool of Sports Coaches across Canterbury and the surrounding areas, ready for upcoming temporary and supply opportunities in local primary schools. We're interested in hearing from enthusiastic coaches who can deliver engaging PE sessions for pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 . What we're looking for: Experience coaching sports or delivering PE sessions to children. The ability to plan and structure fun, engaging lessons suited to different age groups. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Confidence leading groups of pupils and maintaining positive behaviour. A flexible, reliable approach to working across different school settings. A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferred. Location: Canterbury and surrounding...

Social Science Graduate - Explore a Career in Education Location: Canterbury and East Kent (Canterbury, Ashford, Thanet, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe and surrounding areas) Pay: 93 - 100 per day (depending on role and experience) Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Long-Term, Short-Term & Permanent Opportunities Start Date: Immediate - Roles Available Once Cleared for Work Social Science Graduate Have you completed a Social Science degree and are considering a career working with children or young people? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a wide range of mainstream and specialist SEN schools across Canterbury and the East Kent area, offering rewarding opportunities for graduates looking to gain valuable experience before progressing into careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, youth justice, counselling, mental health or other child-focused professions. We are recruiting Social Science graduates for a variety of education support...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding care and education to children at Busy Bees. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting the development of our Bee Curious curriculum, while guiding and mentoring unqualified team members. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early years education and are looking to take on greater responsibility in a thriving and supportive setting. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part...

ICT Teacher - Preparatory School Start Date: January 2027 Part-Time: 2.5 Days per Week We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled ICT Teacher to join a welcoming preparatory school from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire pupils and develop their digital skills across Years 3-8 . The successful candidate will deliver engaging, creative and age-appropriate ICT lessons, helping pupils build confidence in using technology safely, responsibly and effectively. You will encourage curiosity, problem-solving and digital creativity, ensuring pupils develop the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The ideal candidate will: Have experience teaching ICT or Computing across primary and/or lower secondary age groups. Be confident planning and delivering engaging lessons for pupils in Years 3-8. Have a strong understanding of online safety and digital citizenship. Be creative, organised and passionate...

Teachers - Specialist Therapeutic School Location: Maidstone, Kent Age Range: Key Stage 1 - 3 Contract: Permanent / Full Time Start Date: November 2026 or January 2027 An opportunity to help shape a brand-new therapeutic school from the very beginning. LTE Search is supporting an established specialist education group with the opening of a brand-new therapeutic school in Maidstone, opening in January 2027. This is an opportunity to join the school at the start of its journey and help shape a completely new provision, with teachers joining from November or January. The school will support pupils from primary through to KS3, with complex SEMH, trauma and associated SEND needs. Pupils are grouped by academic stage rather than simply age, with a highly individualised approach to teaching, behaviour and wellbeing. This is not a traditional classroom environment. The focus is on relationships, emotional regulation and re-engaging pupils who have struggled within...

Experienced Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools in Ashford and Surrounding Areas Full-time - 93 per day - ASAP start - Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm Long-term, full-time opportunities Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a Primary School? Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them reach their full potential? Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to work across Primary Schools in Ashford and the surrounding areas . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who is looking for a full-time, long-term role and wants to make a positive difference to children's learning and development. The Role Supporting pupils across the Primary age range within the classroom. Working on a 1:1, small-group, or whole-class basis depending on the needs of the school. Supporting pupils with their learning, development, confidence, and independence....

Experienced Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools in Canterbury and Surrounding Areas Full-time - 93 per day - ASAP start - Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm Long-term, full-time opportunities Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a Primary School? Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them reach their full potential? Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to work across Primary Schools in Canterbury and the surrounding areas . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who is looking for a full-time, long-term role and wants to make a positive difference to children's learning and development. The Role Supporting pupils across the Primary age range within the classroom. Working on a 1:1, small-group, or whole-class basis depending on the needs of the school. Supporting pupils with their learning, development, confidence, and independence....

Experienced Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools in Thanet and Surrounding Areas Full-time - 93 per day - ASAP start - Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm Long-term, full-time opportunities Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a Primary School? Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them reach their full potential? Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to work across Primary Schools in Thanet and the surrounding areas . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who is looking for a full-time, long-term role and wants to make a positive difference to children's learning and development. The Role Supporting pupils across the Primary age range within the classroom. Working on a 1:1, small-group, or whole-class basis depending on the needs of the school. Supporting pupils with their learning, development, confidence, and independence....