Nursery Practitioner – Maidstone

We are currently seeking Nursery Practitioners with childcare experience to join our nurseries in and around Maidstone and the surrounding areas.

We have both temporary and permanent positions including full-time and part-time roles. We welcome applications from both qualified and unqualified early years assistants who are passionate about working with young children.

Ideal Nursery Assistant:

  • Passionate about working with children and committed to creating a fun, safe, and stimulating environment for children.
  • Previous experience in childcare and with children is essential.
  • A genuine passion for working with children and enjoying the nursery environment.

Candidate Requirements:

  • 6 months experience working with children or in a nursery setting.
  • Enhanced DBS check registered on the update service or willingness to apply for a new certificate.
  • Understanding of safeguarding principles in an environment with children.

If you are looking to start or further your career in Early Years and meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply today to join our team of Nursery Staff.

Compliance, Payroll & Marketing Administrator

About Us:

Link Education Ltd, a respected and established education recruitment company, has been serving schools and nurseries since 2000. Based in Petts Wood, we are expanding our team and are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Compliance, Payroll & Marketing Administrator. Join our friendly and supportive team and contribute to our high-quality service for candidates and clients.

The Role
As a Compliance, Payroll & Marketing Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can manage compliance obligations, oversee payroll administration, and contribute to marketing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance:

  • Ensure the organisation adheres to UK laws, including Right to Work checks.
  • Organise and maintain Enhanced DBS checks, overseas police checks (where required), verify references and obtain copies of relevant documents and certificates.
  • Maintain compliance records aligned with GDPR, safeguarding, and other UK regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare necessary compliance documentation for internal or external audits.
  • Monitor changes in employment law or industry regulations and ensure company policies reflect these changes.

Payroll:

  • Collect and process payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, additional payments, and deductions.
  • Operate Sage payroll systems to calculate wages.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submissions for PAYE, National Insurance, and RTI (Real Time Information).
  • Manage auto-enrolment and contributions through NEST.
  • Prepare and distribute P60s, P45s, and other statutory documents.
  • Address payroll-related queries from employees and liaise with external bodies like HMRC if necessary.

Marketing:

  • Assist in the creation and distribution of marketing materials, including mailer, social media content, and promotional campaigns.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of marketing initiatives.
  • Maintain and update the company website and social media channels.
  • Write, post, and monitor job or service adverts on job boards, social platforms, and industry websites.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate:

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • A understanding of payroll processes and compliance regulations.
  • Experience or interest in marketing and content creation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, payroll software, and marketing tools (e.g., social media platforms, CRM systems).
  • A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career development and training.
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

If you possess the skills and attributes we are looking for and are excited about joining our team, please apply today. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to Link Education Ltd.

Early Years Recruitment Consultant

Early Years Recruitment Consultant

Link Education Ltd is a very well established and respected education recruitment agency that has been supporting schools and day nurseries across London, Kent and the South East for more than twenty-three years with their staffing requirements.

Due to our market position, reputation, and continued success, we are looking to add to our friendly team of Recruitment Consultants.

As an Early Years Recruitment Consultant, you will be providing Nursery staff on short-term and long-term assignments as well as permanent placements. You will manage the process from end to end as a 360 consultant, bring Nurseries and nursery practitioners together, towards a better education experience for young children.

The Role:

As a part of our team, you will:

  • Developing business through sales, networking, and marketing techniques
  • Organise interviews and providing candidates with essential information
  • Liaising and maintaining strong client and candidate relationships
  • Sourcing candidates through various job boards and social media platforms
  • Advertising vacancies effectively

We are looking for someone who has:

  • We’re looking for individuals with a background in sales and recruitment, as the skills you already possess are easily transferable!
  • To be confident at building long standing relationships with clients and candidates
  • The right mindset – honest and flexible with the determination to succeed and to enjoy working to structured goals and targets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

What we offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Uncapped NO THRESHOLD Commission
  • Benefit from reduced hours during school holidays
  • Receive continuous in-house training to ensure your success
  • Dress Down days
  • Birthday Leave

This is a full 360 recruitment role where you will liaise with clients and candidates daily and our highly experienced team will provide you with support and training.

You will need to have enthusiasm for recruitment, great business development skills combined with passion, ambition, and a strong desire to succeed.

If you believe you have strengths we are looking for, please apply and we will contact you to arrange an interview.

Education Recruitment Consultant

Education Recruitment Consultant

Link Education Ltd is a very well established and respected education recruitment agency that has been supporting schools and day nurseries across London, Kent and the South East for more than twenty-three years with their staffing requirements.

Due to our market position, reputation, and continued success, we are looking to add to our friendly team of Recruitment Consultants.

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you will be providing Teacher’s and school support staff on short-term and long-term assignments as well as permanent placements. You will manage the process from end to end as a 360 consultant, bring schools and educators together, towards a better education experience for pupils.

The Role:

As a part of our team, you will:

  • Developing business through sales, networking, and marketing techniques
  • Organise interviews and providing candidates with essential information
  • Liaising and maintaining strong client and candidate relationships
  • Sourcing candidates through various job boards and social media platforms
  • Advertising vacancies effectively

We are looking for someone who has:

  • We’re looking for individuals with a background in sales and recruitment, as the skills you already possess are easily transferable!
  • To be confident at building long standing relationships with clients and candidates
  • The right mindset – honest and flexible with the determination to succeed and to enjoy working to structured goals and targets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

What we offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Uncapped NO THRESHOLD commission
  • Benefit from reduced hours during school holidays
  • Receive continuous in-house training to ensure your success
  • Dress Down days
  • Birthday Leave

This is a full 360 recruitment role where you will liaise with clients and candidates daily and our highly experienced team will provide you with support and training.

You will need to have enthusiasm for recruitment, great business development skills combined with passion, ambition, and a strong desire to succeed.

If you believe you have strengths we are looking for, please apply and we will contact you to arrange an interview.

Nursery Nurses – East London

Due to an increase in demand for both temporary cover and permanent nursery staff, we are expanding our team and are now recruiting passionate and reliable Nursery Practitioners. Whether you’re looking for a long-term position or flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle, we have opportunities available across a range of local day nurseries.

Working with Us Offers You:

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Flexible working hours to suit your availability

  • Regular work in local nurseries

  • Fortnightly pay

  • Support with permanent placements

Requirements:

  • A recognised childcare qualification or a minimum of 6 months experience working with children

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one

  • A genuine passion for working with children

  • Reliable, professional, and trustworthy

If you’re looking to take the next step in your childcare career – whether on a flexible or permanent basis – get in touch today. We’d love to hear from you.

Secondary School Religious Education (RE) Teacher – Rochester

We are seeking a committed and inspirational Religious Education Teacher to join our vibrant and forward-thinking Humanities department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real difference in the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of our students.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

As a key member of our Humanities team, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality RE lessons to KS3
  • Create a supportive classroom environment where students feel confident to express ideas and beliefs
  • Contribute to the wider ethos of our inclusive and values-driven school
  • Take part in curriculum development and whole-school initiatives

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
  • Experience teaching RE at secondary level
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding young people

KS2 Class Teacher – Erith

Vacancy overview: We are working in partnership with a warm and welcoming primary school in Erith who are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Class Teacher to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

-Teaching a Key Stage 2 class (Year group to be confirmed based on experience and school needs)

  • Planning and delivering creative, engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum
  • Assessing and tracking pupil progress to ensure all children reach their potential
  • Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
  • Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

Requirements:

  • Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
  • Have experience teaching within KS2 (or strong KS1 experience and confidence transitioning)
  • Be passionate about making a difference in children’s lives
  • Be committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning
  • Have excellent classroom management skills
  • Work well as part of a team and contribute to the wider school community

What the school offer:

  • A friendly and inclusive community with a strong team ethos
  • Engaged, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
  • Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
  • Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning spaces
  • A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

KS2 Class Teacher – Dartford – Maternity Cover

Vacancy overview: This is a great opportunity to come and be a part of a fantastic and supportive team for a short-term placement in KS2.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Collaborative PPA time within your year group
  • Ongoing CPD and opportunities for professional growth
  • Time set aside for assessment and pupil progress reviews

Requirements:

An exciting opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic, and creative teacher to inspire and educate the next generation.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and keen to make a real difference in children’s lives. You’ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team that values wellbeing, creative learning, and a broad, balanced curriculum—including sports, music, and languages.

What the school offer:

  • A friendly and inclusive community with a strong team ethos
  • Engaged, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
  • Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
  • Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning spaces
  • A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Business Studies Teacher – Sevenoaks – Part Time

A school based in Sevenoaks are looking for a part-time Business Studies Teacher to join them. Teaching students 11-19 they are a heavily over subscribed academy. This is a part time position, 2 / 3 days per week.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Plan, deliver, evaluate and assess excellent teaching and learning
  • Contribute to the teaching of designated subjects in the academy
  • Participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials and schemes of work
  • Plan appropriate differentiation for students including joint planning with LSAs
  • Share good practice across the academy
  • Contribute to the subject SEF and Improvement plan
  • Contribute to the Academy Improvement Plan (AIP)
  • Attend and participate in subject meetings and parents’ evenings
  • Set and mark appropriate classwork and homework and monitor progress in line with subject and academy marking and AFL policies and procedures
  • Supervise the use and care of rooms assigned to the subject including adherence to Health and Safety regulations
  • To be a pastoral tutor and teach the Relevance Curriculum where appropriate

Requirements:

  • A subject related First Degree
  • Qualified Teaching Status
  • Possess a detailed working knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE/IB syllabuses
  • Have up to date subject knowledge (including subject progression and assessment or learning
  • Proven record of planning appropriate work for a range of students so that it is demanding, stimulating and relevant
  • Ability to evaluate your own teaching and make improvements in light of this
  • Set high expectations for student behaviour and understand how to manage unsatisfactory behaviour effectively
  • Understand the characteristics of high quality teaching strategies
  • The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons

Maths Teacher – needed in Bromley and Lewisham  

An Academy is looking for multiple Maths Teachers to join them on a permanent basis for September.

This Academy is one of our best clients and always take the time to ensure staff develop and grow alongside their students.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.
  • Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.
  • Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas taught, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings.
  • Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
  • Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
  • Set homework (and house this on the VLE) and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
  • Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements
  • Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
  • Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons

Requirements:

  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
  • Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
  • Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
  • Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
  • Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students’ work
  • Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
  • Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
  • Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
  • Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
  • Have good written and spoken communication skills