If you haven't committed to a career path, fancy freedom from being tied to the same desk for years on end or need to earn some money in the summers between university years, here are nine temporary jobs in west London for you to consider.

Figures show that the number of part-time jobs in the South East has risen by 26% year-on-year to March 2017, while permanent roles have increased just 9% to March

Demand for professionals rose notably across a number of sectors including technology and manufacturing, which recorded uplifts of 37% and 25% respectively.

There are openings for the charitable, green-fingered or those passionate about making a difference in a young person's life.

Get West London have complied a list of some of the top jobs available near you which you can apply for today - and there's loads more at our job partner Fish4Jobs .

There are plenty of opportunities available for west Londoners looking to educate youngsters.

St. Benedict's School, an independent Catholic day school in Eaton Rise, Ealing have two temporary vacancies.

The school is looking for a temporary Key Stage 1 and 2 teacher as Maternity cover for the winter term, starting September. The job offers "competitive" pay and you can apply by May 4 by clicking here .

The school is also looking for a school marshal to work during term time, "responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment around the Senior School". The marshal will have to oversee the supervision, behaviour and movement of pupils around the school. You can apply here by May 4.

Feltham Young Offenders Institute is looking for supply teachers to educate and inspire 15-18 year-olds on the wrong side of the criminal justice system.

Teaching can be a rewarding career

Teachers with behaviour specialism or experience teaching pupils with special educational needs are encouraged to apply, while subjects particularly sought after include Catering, Art, Functional English, Functional Maths, ICT, Employability and Active Learning.

The job requires you to hold a relevant teaching qualification and have experience teaching under-18's and pays from £160 a day. Apply here by May 4.

The Institute is also recruiting for vocational tutors teaching Motor Mechanics, Painting and Decorating, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Tiling, Carpentry and Horticulture.

Applicants must apply here by May 10 for the temporary job which also pays from £160 a day.

Sticking with the school theme, minibus drivers are wanted in Southall for part-time am and pm contracts in term time. If you're interested in the "competitive" compensation and possibility of overtime pay, you can apply here by May 5.

Ealing's Trees need saving from sucker growth

If you enjoy working in the great outdoors, tree surgeons in Ealing are looking for a horticultural assistant for help completing their Ealing Council contract to remove sucker growth from the around the base of street trees across the borough. You can apply for the role here .

In Uxbridge , you can earn up to £400 a day as a Homeless Prevention Manager , "leading and managing" the Housing Options, Move-On and Homeless Prevention service for residents in need of housing advice and assistance.

Applications for the full-time, temporary job close on May 12 and you can find more details about responsibilities and how to apply here .

A Fulham Place cafe are offering temporary, flexible work to a Cafe Operative or Barista for £8.50 per hour, plus holiday pay. Perks include lunch and the owners are also looking for waiters and barmen for their catering company. Apply here by May 2.

You could work in Heathrow as a Retail Sales Assistant , serving as many as 120 customers an hour with perks ranging from child care vouchers and free parking at the airport to a free uniform and 50% off at the staff canteen. To find out what you need to be eligible and how to apply click here by April 21.

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