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Finance Consultant – Salary: £35,000 – £0,000 per annum (DOE). Location: Home/Field Based – Servicing clients across Kent. Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm (37hpw).

KHR are working with a specialist financial service provider that is growing and hiring Finance Consultants with a range of experience to cover client bases across Kent.

• Delivering training to school finance staff
• Providing interim cover for senior finance roles (Finance Controller / CFO level)
• Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Supporting clients through year-end processes and audits
• Advising on best practices in line with the Academies Financial Handbook
• Leading on client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development
• You’ll also be involved in internal projects, client scheduling, CPD, sector engagement, and promoting the business through networking and social platforms.

• ACA or ACCA Qualified preferred (or working towards)
• Solid financial knowledge and skills
• Experience working within the education sector
• Comfortable working independently and managing your diary
• A confident communicator who can build relationships and deliver training
• Passionate about providing high-quality support and helping clients improve
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and statutory compliance
• A proactive and collaborative mindset
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your vehicle

• Salary between £35,00 – £5 000 depending on experience
• Generous mileage reimbursement (HMRC rate)
• Flexible, home-based working
• Increasing holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Plan
• Team socials and charity events
• Study support (where relevant)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, upbeat, and collaborative team culture

About Sota

Sota is more than a technology provider, we’re a trusted partner committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions across a wide range of technologies. Our mission is to ensure every customer experience exceeds expectations. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of digital transformation, helping businesses thrive in an ever-evolving tech landscape.

About you

You have excellent technical and communication skills, a can-do attitude, a natural with customers and committed to delivering an outstanding service. Proficient with Windows, Google Workspace, Apple, Networking, Safeguarding tools and a wide range of other technologies typically found in an Education environment (up to 3rd line services.) A bonus if you have worked in a school/education setting before!

About the Role

The ICT Technician will be based at customer premises, 5 days per week. The primary contact for all their IT needs, their trusted technical partner. You’ll also form part of a small team providing support service to a number of other schools in the area and be required to work closely and support your colleagues located in these other schools.

Responsibilities :

• You’ll be your assigned customers central point of contact, their trusted technical partner
• Creating and maintaining strong relationships with staff at all levels within our customers organisation
• Be the lead contact for other onsite IT school support
• Resolve all IT issues in an efficient and timely manner
• Continuously develop skills, expertise and understanding in any required areas that would improve delivery of support and management or administration of systems, software or services
• Hands on to resolve hardware issues with Desktops, Laptops, Peripherals and Printers to minimise disruption to end users
• Network administration/troubleshooting
• Able to implement and manage the school’s Safeguarding policies and procedures on their chosen platform
• Manages and maintains the school’s cyber security systems
• Assist with the management and administration of Servers, Desktops, Laptops, Telephony Services and Network Infrastructure as or when required
• Point of escalation for your assigned customer, resolving any problems swiftly and effectively.

Required Skills :

• Hands-on experience with hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Team player committed to quality and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development .
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success .

Equal Opportunity Statement : Sota is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Science Teacher - January Start - Permanent - Tower Hamlets

An ambitious and inclusive Secondary School in the Borough of Tower Hamlets is on the hunt for a Science Teacher to join their thriving department from January 2026. This is a full‑time and permanent position, offering MPS2-MPS5, with potential TLRs available for the right candidate. The Science Department has gone from strength to strength under its inspiring leadership – blending a team of dynamic, experienced, and early‑career teachers with multiple graduate Teaching Assistants supporting attainment across KS3, KS4, and KS5. The school is part of a high‑performing community trust, providing staff with extensive professional development, structured career progression, and a genuine focus on wellbeing and workload balance. It's a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Science Teacher who wants to grow within a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

• Science Teacher – KS3, KS4 & potential KS5
• Inspire and motivate students across a range of abilities
• Work closely within a collaborative Science Department
• TLR Opportunities: KS3 or KS4 Coordinator, Pastoral Responsibility and more
• January 2026 Start – Full Time & Permanent
• Salary: MPS2-MPS5 (Inner London) + TLR available depending on experience
• Location: Borough of Tower Hamlets

• Must have UK QTS (or be in the process of gaining it)
• Strong academic background – Degree, A Levels, and GCSEs
• Confident classroom practitioner with evidence of Good or Outstanding teaching
• Passionate about Science education and committed to student progress
• Positive team player who welcomes feedback and collaboration

• Rated "Good" by Ofsted (2022) – good in all key areas: quality of education, behaviour, leadership, and personal development
• Diverse and inclusive 11‑16 secondary school with a strong sense of community
• Calm, respectful behaviour culture and high expectations for all
• Well‑structured curriculum designed to support progress for all learners, including SEND
• Excellent professional development and clear career pathways within the trust
• Workload‑conscious environment: early Friday finish, no written reports, live marking only
• Supportive leadership team focused on staff wellbeing
• Modern facilities and opportunities for collaboration across the Community Schools Trust network
• Excellent transport links across East London

Apply today by sending your CV to Josh at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant if shortlisted.

About The Role

Your Skills, Their Success, Supporting the Community's Future - Join us as a Lecturer

As a Lecturer of Access to Higher Education at EKC group you will teach, train and assess students in a variety of learning environments, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Your role will also include providing support to learners to enable them to achieve their maximum potential and to lead as appropriate on designated study programmes and/or courses, with a key responsibility for ensuring the design, delivery and evaluation of programme.

We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy which includes digital skills support. So, if you do not have any teaching experience or teacher qualifications but have a passion for sharing your knowledge and would like to be considered for this teaching role please apply.

Hours per week: 18.5

Salary per year: £18,055 up to £9,780

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern: aligned with our academic calendar
• Teacher Training: we support new teachers with a 000 investment in your training and coaching through our in-house Teaching Academy
• Flexible Personal Leave: Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support: Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme: 28% company contribution
• Culture and Recognition: Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

You will be highly organised, creative and be able to plan and teach engaging and innovative lessons with demonstrated interpersonal skills. Assessing and tracking student progress, to further plan intervention this will be a vital part of the role and ensuring all students develop the skills they need to succeed.

Ideally you will have experience of teaching or have delivered training in the workplace although this isn't essential as training will be offered to the successful applicant. You must have a positive outlook, be empathetic towards learners and have strong class management skills.

You will be able to teach a range of designated study programs and/ or courses up to Level 3 and will be able to motivate learners to achieve and succeed on their programmes of study.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on

Please note that there are two salary scale points for our Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete. (Lecturers must be in post by 1st September in any given year to qualify and this is subject to approval). Therefore, internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although should seek clarification.

Job Title

Teacher of Religious Education (RE)

Canterbury

January 2026

£165.00 to £260.00 (Dependent on MPS/UPS)

Full Time / Part Time

Are you enthusiastic about Religious Education and passionate about inspiring students to explore different beliefs and cultures?

Academics, Canterbury are currently working with a lovely, inclusive secondary school in Canterbury who are seeking an RE Teacher to start in January 2026.

We are open to both full-time and part-time candidates who are dedicated to educating and nurturing students in the field of Religious Education.

• Design and deliver engaging Religious Education lessons for secondary school students
• Explore various religious traditions and beliefs while encouraging critical thinking and respect for diverse perspectives
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum that aligns with national standards
• Assess student learning and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment within the school community
• Organize and participate in extracurricular activities related to Religious Education

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) with a focus on Religious Education or related field
• Passion for teaching and promoting understanding of diverse religious beliefs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with different learning styles
• Previous experience teaching Religious Education at the secondary school level is desirable
• Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect within the school environment

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and outlining your suitability as an RE Teacher. The school are excited to welcome a passionate educator to their team in January 2026

About The Role

Your Skills, Their Success, Supporting the Community's Future - Join us as a Lecturer

As a Lecturer of Access to Higher Education at EKC group you will teach, train and assess students in a variety of learning environments, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Your role will also include providing support to learners to enable them to achieve their maximum potential and to lead as appropriate on designated study programmes and/or courses, with a key responsibility for ensuring the design, delivery and evaluation of programme.

If you can teach Sociology, Psychology or Social Sciences, this could be the role for you.

We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy which includes digital skills support. So, if you do not have any teaching experience or teacher qualifications but have a passion for sharing your knowledge and would like to be considered for this teaching role please apply.

18.5

£18,055 up to £9,780

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern- aligned with our academic calendar
• Teacher Training- we support new teachers with a 000 investment in your training and coaching through our in-house Teaching Academy
• Flexible Personal Leave- Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support- Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme- 28% company contribution
• Culture and Recognition- Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

You will be highly organised, creative and be able to plan and teach engaging and innovative lessons with demonstrated interpersonal skills. Assessing and tracking student progress, to further plan intervention this will be a vital part of the role and ensuring all students develop the skills they need to succeed.

Ideally you will have experience of teaching or have delivered training in the workplace although this isn't essential as training will be offered to the successful applicant. You must have a positive outlook, be empathetic towards learners and have strong class management skills.

You will be able to teach a range of designated study programs and/ or courses up to Level 3 and will be able to motivate learners to achieve and succeed on their programmes of study. It is desirable if you have a degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Sociology or Social Sciences, although not essential.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on

Please note that there are two salary scale points for our Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete. (Lecturers must be in post by 1st September in any given year to qualify and this is subject to approval). Therefore, internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although should seek clarification

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.

As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.

If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.

We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer . This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health needs or disability.

Similarly, we have a commitment to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and who have declared this on their application.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.

We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment team.

About The Role

As a Lecturer of Access to Higher Education at EKC group you will teach, train and assess students in a variety of learning environments, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Your role will also include providing support to learners to enable them to achieve their maximum potential and to lead as appropriate on designated study programmes and/or courses, with a key responsibility for ensuring the design, delivery and evaluation of programme.

Your Skills, Their Success, Supporting the Community's Future – Join us as a Lecturer

If you can teach Sociology, Psychology or Social Sciences, this could be the role for you.

We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy which includes digital skills support. So, if you do not have any teaching experience or teacher qualifications but have a passion for sharing your knowledge and would like to be considered for this teaching role please apply.

Hours per week: 18.5

Salary per year: £18,055 up to £9,780

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern – aligned with our academic calendar
• Teacher Training – we support new teachers with a £700 investment in your training and coaching through our in-house Teaching Academy
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 28% company contribution
• Culture and Recognition – Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

You will be highly organised, creative and be able to plan and teach engaging and innovative lessons with demonstrated interpersonal skills. Assessing and tracking student progress, to further plan intervention this will be a vital part of the role and ensuring all students develop the skills they need to succeed.

Ideally you will have experience of teaching or have delivered training in the workplace although this isn't essential as training will be offered to the successful applicant. You must have a positive outlook, be empathetic towards learners and have strong class management skills.

You will be able to teach a range of designated study programs and/or courses up to Level 3 and will be able to motivate learners to achieve and succeed on their programmes of study. It is desirable if you have a degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Sociology or Social Sciences, although not essential.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on

Please note that there are two salary scale points for our Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete. Lecturers must be in post by 1st September in any given year to qualify and this is subject to approval. Therefore, internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although should seek clarification.

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.

As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.

If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.

We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health needs or disability.

Similarly, we have a commitment to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and who have declared this on their application.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.

We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment team.