Recruitment Today Issue 109

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EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST X2 Salary: £47,688 ‐ £57,954 Soulbury A 3‐8 plus SPA points pro rata to hours worked There are new full and part time posts available as a result of new investment in our Educational Psychology team. This is a fantastic role where you will make a real difference in supporting the inclusion of children and young people, and where you will be part of a large and supportive team.

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HEADTEACHER Salary: The indicative pay salary is set at £70,293 - £80,634 The Governors of Cove Junior School are seeking to appoint a visionary, experienced and innovative leader to deliver excellence in all areas and lead our school on its journey. The successful candidate will have a proven track-record of delivering strong educational outcomes, the experience and ability to inspire and bring out the best in everyone. They will understand and champion our school vision as reflected in our core values. Strategies will place the need of disadvantaged children and those with additional and complex needs firmly at the centre of developments. Our OFSTED inspection in 2024 found that: There is an appetite for learning and success at Cove Junior School. Everyone aims high. Pupils know that they are expected to participate and do their best. They strive to meet those expectations. Parents are very positive about the school, which they describe as caring, accommodating and a happy place for their children.

Planning Team Leader ‐ Development Management Salary: £43,693 to £46,731 per annum (pay award pending) Are you an experienced planner with a passion for shaping sustainable communities and leading a high‐performing team? We are seeking a Planning Team Leader to join our Development Management Team at North East Derbyshire District Council. In this new pivotal role, you will lead an established, committed and friendly team of planning officers, managing a diverse caseload of planning applications and delivering high‐quality, timely decisions that support our strategic vision for growth and regeneration. The team has embraced significant changes to the way we work in recent times, including the adoption of a new pre‐application advice service and a partnership with Design:Midlands to increase the qual‐ ity of schemes submitted at the formal application stage. You will be committed to continuous improvement and you will be empowered to build on the recent changes made by a supportive management culture.

We are looking for a leader who: • Acts reflectively on what works and uses information to influence the way ahead and make decisions. • Empowers others and creates leadership opportunities throughout their own organisation and more widely. • Has a genuine interest in other people; actively seeks to understand and respond appropriately to them. • Has the ability to generate commitment and create alignment to the vision through communicating with enthusiasm, optimism, and conviction. (Desirable) • Demonstrates confidence and courage in challenging situations; has emotional resilience • Makes useful connections beyond the individual community through a collaborative, creative approach to development.

North East Derbyshire can offer an excellent platform for you to develop your career. The Planning Service is involved in a number of national pilot schemes, including the Proptech Innovation Fund and the Planning Skills Delivery Fund. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved in these projects and work with the Service management team to promote the excellent work of the team.

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed and will be hosted at mutually convenient times. Please call 01252 542941, or email office@cove-jun.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact David Thompson, Assistant Director of Planning on (01246) 217436 or via email david.thompson@ne‐derbyshire.gov.uk

For further details and an application pack, please visit: https://south.education-jobs.org.uk/jobs/job/Headteacher/6456

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/planningdevelopment‐control‐related‐ planning‐team‐leader‐development‐management/47068.job

Closing date: 12th September 2025

The Service is leading on a number of corporate priorities. The Local Plan review is underway and you will play a key role in making sure that the Development Management team add value to this process. There are major regeneration projects in the pipeline, including those affecting heritage assets and the Green Belt. You will be the lead officer on some of these corporately significant projects that include the redevelopment of Council assets.

Closing date: 29th June 2025

ISSUE 109

Graphics and Digital Content Officer Salary: Grade 7 ‐ £36,124 to £39,513 per year

Create designs and content that make a difference We’re looking for a creative and technically skilled designer to lead on graphics and digital content at Amber Valley Borough Council. From posters and signage to websites and digital campaigns, you’ll create high‐quality visuals and manage content that helps people across Amber Valley access the services they rely on. This is a hands‐on role where your design skills will support everything from bin collections to public consultations ‐ ensuring our messages are clear, consistent and easy to understand. Your work will help peo‐ ple make use of vital services, and your attention to detail will ensure everything from layout to language reflects our commitment to making a difference. About the role As our Graphics and Digital Content Officer, you’ll be responsible for design and content across the Council’s websites, intranet and printed materials. You’ll be the council’s lead designer, helping shape our visual identity and online presence both in print and digital.

Building Surveyor Salary: Grade 8 (SCP 30 -34) £39,513 to £43,693 per annum

Salary: £53,885 ‐ £58,185

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve. The role To undertake extensive building contract administration, the preparation of legal contract tender documentation, specification, supervision and monitoring of capital contracts for Council owned Housing. To carry out inspections of void and tenanted properties to agree work specifications. To be responsible for the delivery of a customer focussed Capital programmes of work. Proactively engaging with residents to provide support, advice and interventions to ensure that properties are effectively maintained, all repairs are undertaken promptly and to high standards, contractors are monitored and supervised ensuring performance targets are achieved and high levels of customer satisfaction is attained. Need further information on the details of this post? Please contact Penny Bevington (recruiting manager) on 07929 095648 or email penny.bevington@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/235065/buildingsurveyor/?TrackID=10 Closing date for completed applications: 23 June 2025 (Midnight). Interview date: to be confirmed by the Environmental and Housing management team If you experience difficulties when applying online please contact the HR Team at: recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

We are a Traded Service providing expert advice, support, and training to a diverse range of council services, maintained and academy schools, as well as external customers across Staffordshire and the wider West Midlands area. Our commitment to high standards of customer care ensures that our customers can effectively manage and protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of colleagues, service users, pupils, and others. As the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, you will be an integral part of our management team, leading the delivery of services to our schools' traded customers. Your primary focus will be the line management of the Schools Health and Safety Advisors and the Design and Technology Engineers. You will coach and mentor these professional staff to enhance service standards and ensure customer satisfaction. Additionally, you will work on projects aimed at improving our service offerings to improve compliance with health, safety, and wellbeing standards. You will be responsible for driving the retention and expansion of our customer base, working closely with the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing. Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications, for an informal chat about the role please contact Becky Lee Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing at becky.lee@staffordshire.gov.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/235155/health‐safety‐ and‐wellbeing‐manager/ Closing date: 29th June 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing 7th July

WHAT IS INVOLVED? Our Educational Psychology team provides a wide range of interventions and projects within schools and Early Years Settings. It sits within the broader context of a vibrant Specialist SEND and Inclusion Service with a range of psychology led multidisciplinary teams offering excellent professional development and career opportunities. In this role you would be expected to provide a good balance of statutory work and early intervention and preventative services. We encourage you to contact Joanne Underwood or Vicki Ferguson, 2 of our Area Principal Educational Psychologists for an informal discussion about the role before you apply. You can contact Joanne by e‐mail at joanne.underwood@durham.gov.uk or by telephone on 03000 263 320. You can contact Vicki by e‐mail at vicki.ferguson@durham.gov.uk or by telephone on 03000 263 721 For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Educational_Psychologist/2 81678 Closing date: 6th July 2025

PORTAGE WORKER ‐ SEND AND INCLUSION Salary: Grade 8 £31,586 ‐ £35,235 Term‐time only (plus one week) – Temporary for 18 months Term‐time only (plus one week) – Temporary for 12 months We are recruiting Portage Workers to join our highly valued, supportive and dedicated team to the above posts. The Portage Team deliver a home visiting service to children aged 0‐3 who have significant additional needs and their families in County Durham. The team work with children through play and a small‐steps approach, helping parents to support their child’s development. The Portage team is registered with the National Portage Association and consistently deliver an effective and high‐quality service.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/council/jobs‐and‐careers/

With the additional capacity in the team, we will be able to develop a Portage plus offer. This will mean we will be able to have regular liaison and support within children’s early years settings.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 June 2025 at Midnight (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)

We encourage you to contact Susan Liddell, Portage Service Manager, or Jolie Moody, Specialist Educational Psychologist on Tel. No. 03000 263333 to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

CV’s are not accepted

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Portage_Worker_SEND_an d_Inclusion/282073 Closing date: 29th June 2025 Interview date: Thursday 11th July 2025

Principal Salary: £65,000 ‐ £70,000 per year Are you an ambitious and compassionate leader looking for your next step in specialist education?

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

We are keen to hear from Educational Psychology Trainees expecting to qualify and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the next 12‐18 months, and from qualified Educational Psychologists.

InFocus College is seeking a new Principal to lead our outstanding team and help take the college from good to exceptional. Located on a beautiful 13‐acre site in Exeter, we support young people aged 16–25 with vision impairment and complex needs through highly personalised learning programmes. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact in a truly spe‐ cialist setting. As Principal, you’ll shape strategy, inspire staff, champion inclusion, and work closely with our CEO and Executive Team to grow and develop the college. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and developing the college’s strategic vision • Ensuring high‐quality, person‐centred teaching and learning • Managing a skilled multidisciplinary team • Representing the college with local authorities and commissioning bodies • Championing our focus on preparation for adulthood and student independence • Taking an active leadership role across InFocus Charity About you We’re looking for someone who: • Has leadership experience in a SEND, specialist school or inclusive FE setting • Understands the needs of learners with vision impairment, complex needs or PMLD • Can inspire and lead with warmth, clarity and integrity • Has strong communication and people skills • Believes in every young person’s right to a full, independent and valued adult life • Is ready to help shape the future of one of the UK’s most specialist colleges • Whether you're an experienced Principal or an ambitious Deputy looking to step up, we’d love to hear from you. We strongly encourage visits or informal chats before applying. Contact Amanda Gorfin, PA to CEO, on 01392 454201. How to apply Please complete our application form on our website – https://infocus‐charity.org.uk/careers/current‐ vacancies/college‐principal/ and return it to us by 10am on Monday 30th June 2025. Interviews and assessments will take place on 8th or 9th July 2025 on site at InFocus Charity in Exeter. Please ensure you are available for the full day.

Shared Service Centre (Revenues & Benefits) Team Leader ‐ Revenues Salary: Grade 8 ‐ £36,124 to £39,513

Shared Service Centre (Revenues & Benefits) Benefits Team Leader Salary: Grade 8 ‐ £36,124 to £39,513

Shared Service Centre (Systems & Technical Services) Team Leader Salary: Grade 8 ‐ £36,124 to £39,513 We have a number of exciting opportunities to join our Revenues & Benefits Team at East Staffordshire Borough Council. Following the recent retirement of a number of key members of staff, and the imminent Go Live of a new integrated system, we are now seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us working with the Revenues, Benefits & Customer Contact Manager to form a new management team to support the delivery of modern Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services to residents. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced managers within a Revenues and Benefits department, who have significant experience and are eager to develop further and play an important role in supporting the community of East Staffordshire. Prior knowledge of the Civica Revenues & Benefits system would also be an advantage. These roles will provide hands‐on experience in: • Managing and organising a team; • Taking the lead on the technical and complex aspects related to your service specialism • Communicating, both in writing and verbally, as you interact with the public, businesses, colleagues and external stakeholders; • Teamwork and independent decision‐making, managing priorities and meeting deadlines; • Data analysis, forecast planning, preparation and presentation of data to senior management and in relation to statutory returns; • Supporting service wide initiatives and working directly with experienced professionals • Demonstrating your skills in problem‐solving, organisation, and working under pressure. As an employer East Staffordshire also offer a great package of benefits including: flexible working; generous annual leave; opportunities for office‐based (at the Town Hall, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2EB) and home‐based hybrid working; free car parking and access to the local government pension scheme. If you’d like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Matthew Steele by emailing matthew.steele@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk or telephoning 01283 508 716. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/jobs/ Closing date: 23rd June 2025 Interviews are planned to be held w/c 30th June 2025.


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