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Banks House School

Email: recruitment@cascade-care.com

Website: https://cascade-schools.com

WE ARE HIRING

Forest School Leader

Salary: £26,750 - £31,500 pa

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs and autism?

Do you possess the unique blend of kindness, supportiveness and the ability to educate pupils with SEND in the local community? If so, Banks School is looking for someone like you to join our dedicated team as a Forest School Leader

Banks School has a warm and inclusive educational environment, committed to providing outstanding education, which is child led and involves the outdoors.

Our school's mission is to create a nurturing and empowering space, which enables our pupils to flourish in their communication and outdoor learning in preparation for adulthood. Each child's unique abilities are celebrated, and their individual needs are met with understanding and compassion through a bespoke curriculum.

All our staff have the opportunity to work with great facilities with daily opportunities to take pupils into the community to practise and consolidate life skills. We believe in investing in people and offer exceptional opportunities for professional development for all our staff.

For the role specific duties, persons specification and to apply, please visit: https://www.cascade-care.com/jobvacancies/forest-school-leader

Cascade Banks House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Salary: £43,693 ‐ £45,718

We have an exciting role on oﬀer within our Transport and Infrastructure Services as a Transport Development Engineer.

About Us

Middlesbrough Council’s making great progress delivering its ambitious economic plans with exciting physical regeneration projects and unprecedented new housing growth. Ensuring that this growth occurs in a managed way, to high standards whilst minimising disruption is an essential component in achieving this and we need a Transport Development Engineer to assist.

This is a varied role where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a number of diﬀerent specialisms and projects whilst delivering a deﬁned role.

To be successful in this role you need to hold a degree qualiﬁcation in a relevant subject such as Civil Engineering or at least 5 years equivalent experience. You will have experience of highway design, auditing technical construction drawings including inspecting and delivering highway construction works on site, instructing site teams and providing solutions to problems as they arise. Experience or knowledge of Agreements under the Highways Act and construction/materials is a key part of the role.

The successful candidate will be able to have diﬃcult conversations and negotiate to resolve conﬂicts whilst working proactively and collaboratively to build good working relationships.

You will have a responsibility for managing your own workload and day to day activities which will include a wide range of varied duties including auditing technical submissions, designing small/medium council highway schemes, and inspecting construction activities. This role involves solving problems and devising solutions by co‐ordinating works through internal and external stakeholders together with oﬃce tasks such as documenting progress on sites, work associated with Agreements under the Highways Act and tracking ﬁnancials.

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Simon Thompson, Transport Development Lead on: Simon_Thompson@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call: 01642 728645.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Transport_Development_E ngineer/284313

Closing date: 11th August 2025

H: £36,124 ‐ £39,513 per annum (pay award pending) Join Our Team as a Data Oﬃcer!

It’s an exciting time to join the Assets Team at Cannock Chase District Council. We’re looking for a Data Oﬃcer who is a strategic and analytical thinker to maintain and build upon recent investment in data collection for our stock. You’ll be joining Cannock Chase District Council’s Housing Property Services team at a time when your data insight can make a real and lasting impact on our homes, residents, and services.

If you’re someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and wants to see the real impact of your work, this is a great opportunity to step up.

You will be part of a close‐knit, professional team that’s passionate about delivering a ﬁrst‐class service for our residents. This is a new role, giving you the autonomy to help shape how we deliver our services.

What you will be doing: A typical day for you could include:

• Leading the strategic management and development of housing asset data.

• Producing dashboards and reports that shape how we plan, invest, and deliver housing services.

• Analysing data to guide planned works, policy, procurement, and decarbonisation.

• Maintaining high data quality, ensuring compliance with housing regulations and audit standards.

Deputy Director of Education

Salary: £47,850 per annum

To support and deputise for the Director of Education (DDE) in leading, managing and co-ordinating the work of the Diocesan Board of Education. To include supporting the DDE in providing effective services to schools, acting as an ambassador for the diocese and managing the day-to-day organisation and related work of the Education Team.

The management of all matters relating to school sites, land, buildings and estates whilst ensuring that the Trustees assets remain protected. This also includes management and oversight of the delivery of School Condition Allocation (SCA) funding for the Diocese of Hereford (c£1,000,000), delivery of the capital programme and compliance with statutory duties. Where appropriate, as the lead diocese in a pooling arrangement with other dioceses, oversee the effective spend and reporting for SCA.

To lead the management, training and compliance of governance and admissions for maintained and academy schools, including those within multi-academy trusts.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/239642/deputy-director-of-education/

Closing date: 28th August 2025

Senior Organisational Development Business Partner

Salary: £46,731 - £48,710

We have an exciting role on offer within our HR service as a Senior Organisational Development Business Partner.

About Us

At Middlesbrough Council we are really passionate about our people and want our colleagues to live and breathe our values. It is an exciting time to join us as we progress on our transformation journey to ensure we deliver the Council Plan and People Strategy objectives.

To enable us to deliver our ambitious workforce plans we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Organisational Development (OD) Business Partner to join our creative, hardworking and friendly OD team. Working with a range of internal and external partners you will implement the People Strategy action plan through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a range of innovative OD programmes for employees across all services.

range of service users, professionals and providers. The team comprises of highly skilled social workers and has strong commissioning links. The team members are very supportive and inclusive and encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills to discuss case work and to oﬀer safe, robust, appropriate and cost‐e

• The successful candidates will work county wide oﬀering consultation and delivering and training Adult social care community teams, to carry out project and development work and will complete high quality care act assessments working with teams to share knowledge and skills ensuring that care plans are person centred and meet the clients needs eﬀectively and robustly.

For an informal conversation, please contact Vicky Robinson, Senior Manager on 07966490573 For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Risk_and_Independence_S

• Engaging with colleagues and contractors to ensure robust, accurate data ﬂows.

• Providing support through performance metrics, KPI development, and value‐for‐money analysis.

For an informal discussion please contact Elliott Norwood, Assistant Manager (Assets) on: 01543 464244.

To apply for this vacancy online please go to: https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, please telephone: 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staﬀordshire, WS11 1BG or e‐mail: vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post number CH110.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 31st August 2025. Interviews will be held from Friday 12th September 2025.

Are you a passionate, creative OD practitioner who is confident communicating with colleagues at all levels? Are you experienced in developing and delivering a range of OD programmes to ensure we have a workforce fit for now and the future? Can you support our diverse workforce to develop the right behaviours, skills, and knowledge to deliver excellent services to our communities? If so, then this is the perfect role for you!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Nicky Spencer, OD Manager on 01642 727428 or nicky_spencer@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/careers-and-jobopportunities/vacancies/

Closing date: 9th August 2025

We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

SAFEGUARDING AND FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER

Salary: £33,544.58 - £37,178.24

Are you a compassionate and trustworthy person? Do you strive for the best in everything you do, and think you could make a positive difference to lives of autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals? If this sounds like you, and you’re seeking a rewarding job role, we are currently recruiting for a Safeguarding and Family Liaison Officer to join our Education staff team.

Please note the ideal candidate will have degree level education and/ or a social work degree.

The purpose of the Safeguarding and Family Liaison Officer is to work under the School Principal to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of all pupils, with a special focus on those who are vulnerable. This position involves implementing and overseeing the school's safeguarding policies, conducting regular risk assessments, and addressing any concerns related to child protection promptly and effectively. Additionally, the role requires close collaboration with families, providing them with support and resources to address challenges and enhance the welfare of their children. By building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and external agencies, the officer will work to create a safe school environment where every child can succeed and feel secure. The vacancy will cover working across two sites Mackenzie Thorpe and Kiora Hall Stockton.

For more than 40 years, we’ve led the way in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent children, young people and adults across the North-east of England.

We have more than 1,200 staff working in our schools, college, short breaks, day services, residential care, supported living, employment services and family support. We are passionate about retaining talent and many of our current managers have worked their way up through the ranks.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Safeguarding_and_F amily_Liaison_Officer_VN509_/284379

Closing date: 24th August 2025

The North East Autism Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults, and operates a safer recruitment process. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and filtering and monitoring process and it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.

CLEANERS (FULL AND PART TIME)

Grade 3 Salary £25,584 - £27,269 or £13.26 - £14.13 per hour

(to be pro rata for part-time)

(Pay award pending)

Various Hours and Locations

Our Facilities team are looking to recruit committed and flexible people to help us deliver some of our most essential services. If you are self-motivated, take pride in your work, are physically fit and able to work on your own initiative we would like to hear from you

You must have previous cleaning experience, with an understanding of COSHH and experience in the safe use of electrical equipment. You will be a key member of the team, assisting in the delivery of an effective cleaning service. You will need to demonstrate that you have a flexible attitude by supporting other colleagues in the department when you are operationally required to do so. All cleaning duties will need to be carried out to a very high standard.

We have several premises and vacancies throughout the district and within Saffron Walden therefore a current driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential.

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 3 August 2025

CASUAL FACILITIES ASSISTANTS

Hourly rate £14.86 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Uttlesford District Council are seeking to recruit additional facilities assistants on a casual contract basis to assist the current team to provide security and functionality of the Council Offices and Civic Suite in the evenings and occasionally at weekends, in accordance with recommended Health and Safety.

Responsibilities include setting up meeting rooms and securing the building at the end of the evening. You will provide support to the Facilities Manager and be able to provide cover in times of absence. Training will be provided in emergency, security, general procedures and practical tasks. You will also be trained as a first aider and fire marshal.

You must be able to work with minimum supervision and be flexible and work under pressure when tasks change at short notice and be physically able to undertake light manual work including lifting large, irregularly shaped or heavy items with assistance.

You will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Closing date for completed applications is Monday 4 August 2025.

For an informal discussion please contact Chris Smith 01799 510620.

To find out more and apply please visit: https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers

CVs will not be accepted.

CCTV Operator

Salary: £29,093 to £31,067

About Us:

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.

What to Expect in the Role:

Do you want to make a difference by preventing and detecting crime and disorder? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and contribute to the work of the South Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership by being the eyes on the ground helping to protect our communities, places, businesses, and visitors.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time permanent CCTV Operator working day and night shifts to help combat crime and disorder and promote community safety.

Our CCTV Team provide quality public space CCTV surveillance which is accredited to British Standard BS7958 and the Surveillance Camera Commissioner certification.

Our CCTV control room has the latest camera technology and systems, including over 130 public space CCTV cameras located in 8 towns throughout Stratford-on-Avon District.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details): Working alongside community safety partner organisations, including the police, council, and businesses, you will play a crucial role in the wider Community Safety Partnership arrangements, working to prevent and detect crime and disorder and to maintain public safety and welfare. Your duties will include:

• CCTV monitoring across the District’s towns and communities

• Producing evidence and preparing official documents to support investigations

• Play a key role in communicating with our partners via radio and telephone

• Monitoring and responding to queries received in the team email account

What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong IT skills and the ability to adapt to new IT systems

• Excellent observation skills with the ability to recall and record information accurately

• An understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information accordingly

Our CCTV service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a 10 week shift system and includes some periods of lone working. Each shift period is 12 hours. This vacancy will be for two day shifts (6am-6pm) and two night shifts (6pm-6am) and four days off. The postholder will work an average of 37 hours per week, over a 10-week shift cycle. You may be required to work other shifts i.e. to provide cover or attend training. This will be with suitable notice. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sam Slemensek, Governance & Community Safety Manager at: sam.slemensek@stratford-dc.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/238394/cctv-operator/

Stores/Stock Co-ordinator

Part-time - Temp to Perm

We currently have a temp to perm role for a Stores/Stock Co-ordinator.

The post holder will ideally have experience with stock check procedures and download all products onto a computerised system to maintain good stock controls within the warehouse.

1. Be able to set up a working stock control system

2. Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular stocktakes

3. Have a strong attention to detail and a methodical approach

4. Generate and manage paper-based pick and replenishment sheets

If you feel that you have the right experience for this temporary to permanent role and would like to discuss this further, please email: lyssa@bryco.co.uk

www.bryco.co.uk

REGISTERED HOMES MANAGER

Salary: £48,710 ‐ £52,805 {Pay Award Pending} (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post if required for external candidates).

Plus £2,500 temporary recruitment/retention allowance. Allowances are in relation to permanent appointments only and are paid annually in a lump sum.

Plus £3,500 temporary Market Supplement with 1/12th paid monthly.

The salary with additional payments equate to an earning potential per annum of £58,805 at the top of the grade.

The Role We are looking for Registered Managers to oversee all aspects of the management of a Children’s Home, we have opportunities across the County Durham area.

We are expanding our Children’s Homes Service, developing homes which meet the individual needs of young people and building supportive teams who are skilled in trauma‐informed approaches.

You will lead a dedicated team to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people, putting them at the centre of everything you do.

You’ll also play a key role in training and developing the team, driving innovation, and ensuring continuous service improvement.

What You Will Need

We are looking for a passionate leader committed to exceptional service delivery with our children and young people at the heart. You must have proven leadership and management experience, along with demonstratable knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted inspections, and Regulation 44.

You will have excellent knowledge of evidence‐based practice and research for children in care, as well as strong people management skills in a residential setting, including supervision, training, and HR practices. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to support and develop your team are essential.

You will be an effective decision‐maker, with the ability to review and implement changes when identified. You will be an enthusiastic, in‐novative and relational practitioner focused on creating a home and working environment where the needs and aspirations of our young people come first, empowering the team to provide outstanding care. Some evening and weekend work will be required to meet the needs of the service and the young people in our care, the post is eligible for flexi‐time which provides a level of fl

For further details pleasse visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Registered_Homes_Manager/2 83250

If you are interested in a role with us, please submit your CV to ChildrensHomesJobs@durham.gov.uk

Closing date: 31st August 2025

Salary: £23,268 plus pension35 hours per week

On the Out has been created by and for ex- prisoners, to support people on release from custody.

Our team are all ex prisoners, using their empathy and experience to support and guide others.

You would be working within our Manchester based team, providing 1-1 support to a caseload of residents within CAS 3 accommodation.

Ideally, the candidate would:

• be an ex - prisoner (not currently under probation supervision)

• have experience of supporting others (this could be informally)

• have an understanding of the barriers faced by people on release.

All training will be given, alongside supervision and development opportunities.

To apply, please email: admin@ontheout.org

Senior Environmental Scientist

Salary: £38,626 to £40,476 per annum (Scale J) Hours: 37 hours per week

Join Norfolk County Council as a Senior Environmental Scientist. Play a vital role in protecting Norfolk’s environment by helping manage closed landﬁll sites. You’ll lead groundwater and surface water assessments, monitor leachate impacts, and support permit compliance and restoration strategies. This is a hands‐on role combining ﬁeldwork, environmental modelling, and GIS analysis, working alongside engineering and gas specialists in a close‐knit, multi‐disciplinary team.

Norfolk County Council is looking to appoint a Senior Environmental Scientist to join its Closed Landﬁll Team. This team is responsible for the management of up to 152 closed landﬁll sites of which 30 are currently monitored and 7 have Environmental Permits.

In this varied role you will be responsible for monitoring and assessing the effects on groundwater, surface water, and managing the leachate source of the closed landfill sites for which the County Council has responsibility, ensuring compliance with environmental permits and management strategies. You will additionally provide wider support within the Closed Landfill Team and will be working alongside those responsible for the engineering, leachate and gas aspects of landfill management.

You will collate, interpret and distribute monitoring data. Duties also include undertaking environmental assessments and groundwater modelling, site investigation, groundwater remediation and groundwater analysis. You will be responsible for updating the GIS database of landﬁll infrastructure and providing GIS support to the team.

To be considered for the role you will possess an Environmental Science, Earth Science, or Geology degree at a minimum, ideally with experience in the waste or contaminated land industry. You will be IT literate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders and team members.

The working environment at Norfolk County Council is ﬂexible, with a focus on life‐work balance and smarter working arrangements tailored to the role and individual needs. The role involves travel to closed landﬁll sites, working in all weather conditions, and participating in an on‐call rota for out‐of‐hours emergency response.

For an informal discussion please contact Victoria Gibson, Landﬁll Strategy Manager on 01603 222699 or e‐mail victoria.gibson@norfolk.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://careers.norfolk.gov.uk

Redeployment closing date: 6 August 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 13 August 2025 23:59

Team Manager - Community Equipment Service

Salary: £51,356 - £52,413

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership, logistics, and community impact? Join our dynamic Community Equipment Service as a Team Manager and play a vital role in ensuring people across Westmorland and Furness receive the essential support they need, exactly when and where they need it.

As Team Manager you will play a key role in leading operations across these sites, ensuring seamless coordination, consistent standards, and smooth transitions between locations to maintain high quality service delivery throughout this important period of development.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Kate Vernon at: kate.vernon@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk to arrange.

Closing date: 27th August 2025

Registered Manager - Extra Care Housing & Intermediate Care

Salary: £51,356 - £52,413

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, driven leader to join us as a Registered Manager for Extra Care Housing and Intermediate Care

We are looking for a motivational, supportive leader who has extensive experience of promoting service development and managing change in a political environment.

This role will suit a highly motivated and versatile team player, who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to engage with a wide range of audiences, with clear commitment to excellent customer service is desirable.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Bob Jones at Robert.Lipscomb-Jones@cumbria.gov.uk

Closing date: 10th August 2025

Shared Lives Manager

Salary/Hourly Rate: £49,764 - £50,778 pro rata

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative, and supportive leader to join us as the Registered Manager of our Shared Lives team.

We’re looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running, someone who will bring their exceptional people management, change management and strategic planning skills and experience to the role.

The Shared Lives Manager will manage a team of staff who will work flexibly to effectively support Shared Lives carers within their own districts, therefore experience of working in a regulated service is required.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Kirsteen Wright on 07825 273184

Closing date: 10/08/25

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://careers.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/home-page

Estates and Valuation Manager

Salary: £61,217 - £65,908 per annum

Staffordshire County Council is on the lookout for an experienced chartered surveyor to take the lead on asset management activities, including property disposals, acquisitions, and valuations within a diverse public sector portfolio. This pivotal role offers the chance to influence and implement estate strategies that improve operational efficiency and underpin wider regeneration and development initiatives. It’s a strategic position that demands both deep technical knowledge and strong commercial insight.

The Estates and Valuation Manager is responsible for the transactional elements of council’s £700m corporate and maintained school’s estate.

The role sits within the property team which is responsible for ensuring that Staffordshire County Council has a safe, efficient and cost effective corporate and maintained schools’ estate. It develops and delivers a property strategy and asset plan for corporate properties and schools to manage the estate to suit the changing needs of a dynamic and diverse organisation.

The role requires significant experience of public sector estate management. Someone who is comfortable with sales and acquisitions, leases in and out but balancing commercial and community interests. We also need skills suitable for commercial investments where this supports the aims of the Council.

You will work with service areas and other stakeholders to ensure that their requirements are met to help achieve continuous improvement in customer satisfaction. in addition, the role will entail working with members, senior officers, committees, sub groups and the Council's Cabinet providing reports and advice as required.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Lee Wells, Head of Corporate Assets at: lee.wells@staffordshire.gov.uk

Or Paul Causer, Estates and Valuation Manager at: paul.causer@staffordshire.gov.uk, Mob: 07813 990234

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/239578/estates-andvaluation-manager/

Closing date: 17th August 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing 8th September

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What We’re Looking For:

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The main tasks will include:

• To arrange, publicise and attend Parish Council Meetings, including the Annual Parish Open Meeting.

• To prepare agendas and minute meetings.

• To administer the Parish Council Burial Grounds.

• To update and maintain the Parish Website and the Parish noticeboard.

• To liaise with District & County Councillors, the Community Cleaner, other organisations, official bodies and the public as required.

• To manage the Parish Council finances, payroll and VAT, prepare accounts for internal and external audit and produce an annual budget.

• To keep Councillors informed of any relevant correspondence received between meetings.

• To keep up to date with changes in relevant regulations and legislation and advise the Parish Councillors of such changes.

• To review all Parish Council policies, including Standing Orders and Financial Regulations as required.

• To manage Risk Assessment.

• To carry out any other duties as and when required.

Please submit an application form, available on the Parish Council website to the Clerk of the Parish Council. Email address: clerk@greatgonerbyparish.gov.uk

Closing date for the application is 24 August 2025 with interviews to be arranged very soon thereafter. For further information on Great Gonerby Parish Council: https://great-gonerby.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk

School Business Manager

School is

Business Manager from September or October. We are a

and welcoming school, which has been consistently graded as Outstanding by Ofsted. At our last Ofsted Inspection, our school was described by the Inspector as a school that… ‘Provides an exceptional environment for pupils. Warmth and happiness are in abundance, and pupils benefit enormously from the kind, compassionate and highly skilled staff. Pupils have complex care needs, and many do not communicate verbally. Nevertheless, whatever their ability, adults help them to achieve highly, doing what is right for each individual pupil. Consequently, pupils love their time in school and behave extremely well. Whether in large leaps or manageable steps every pupil’s learning is celebrated and recognised.’

A our new Business Manager, you will be part of the senior leadership team, assisting the Headteacher to ensure that the school runs effectively and efficiently.

Ideally you will have a sound background and knowledge in Financial Systems, HR, GDPR, Facility and Property Management and Health and Safety is desirable, although training can be provided for the right candidate in any areas where there is a lack of experience or knowledge.

Visits to the school can be arranged and are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office.

For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.educationjobfinder.org.uk/job/9e09204e-039745ef-a548-503a7bccbe92

Completed forms should be returned to: office@clare.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 22 August 2025

Interview date: 2 September 2025

FINANCE OFFICER

Lee Abbey retreat, holiday and conference centre in North Devon is looking to appoint a Finance Officer, reporting directly to the Head of Business.

The role will involve day to day oversight of all finance department work, and modernising and developing our use of digital systems.

Lee Abbey is a unique and very rewarding place to work, and the home of an international Christian Community welcoming guests of all backgrounds.

The package includes a salary of c£25K (depending on experience) and pension.

To apply please visit:

https://www.fish4.co.uk/job/13565235/finance -officer/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

Join our caring, friendly and dynamic multi‐disciplinary team who are passionate about promoting communication, independence, and wellbeing in our pupils and supporting and empowering families.

Occupational Therapist

Hours of work: 18 hours per week (ﬂexible arrangements)

This is an exciting opportunity to support us to grow and establish an onsite Therapy Team working alongside a Speech and Language Therapist and Thrive Practitioner. You would be based at Light Years School, Fareham, an ‘outstanding’ specialist independent provision.

This role will be supporting our children, aged 7‐11, who have a range of needs including autism, SEMH needs, ADHD and sensory processing and other neuro developmental conditions and communication needs.

Please go to our website: www.lightyearseducation.co.uk and complete an application form and return to admin@lightyearseducation.co.uk. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour please contact Sarah Alden via email at admin@lightyearseducation.co.uk

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Applications will need to be returned electronically to: htrecruitment@hants.gov.uk

vely and independently. You will also have an opportunity to work on HR projects to ensure our service continually adds value to the organisation.

The role will require a combination of HR experience and expertise, as well as interpersonal and technical skills, and the ability to establish credible relationships with a diverse range of people. Demonstrable skills and experience at either an associate or manager level in a large, complex, and regulated environment is essential. HR experience in the education sector would be an advantage, but not essential as training and support will be given to ensure you are conﬁdent in your role. Due to the role covering multi‐sites, the post holder must have a current driving licence, and we have a travel claims policy to ensure you are supported on travel requirements of the role.

Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 40 schools and growing, the trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical lead‐ership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved.

If you are ambitious and keen to work in a family of schools committed to these values, please consider applying for the post.

For more information about Unity Schools Partnership please visit www.unitysp.co.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 21st August 2025 at midday

Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025 (Haverhill CB9 8QP)

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact Suzy Jackson, Senior HR Business Part‐ner on 07392414187 or email sjackson@unitysp.co.uk

Senior Environmental Scientist

Salary: £38,626 to £40,476 per annum (Scale J) Hours: 37 hours per week

For an informal discussion please contact Victoria Gibson, Landﬁll Strategy Manager on 01603 222699 or e‐mail victoria.gibson@norfolk.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://careers.norfolk.gov.uk

Redeployment closing date: 6 August 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 13 August 2025 23:59

District Library Manager

Salary: £39,548 - £42,248

Banks House School

Email: recruitment@cascade-care.com

Website: https://cascade-schools.com

WE ARE HIRING

Forest School Leader

Salary: £26,750 - £31,500 pa

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs and autism?

Banks School has a warm and inclusive educational environment, committed to providing outstanding education, which is child led and involves the outdoors.

For the role specific duties, persons specification and to apply, please visit: https://www.cascade-care.com/jobvacancies/forest-school-leader

Principal Partnership Support Manager

Salary: Salary £51,802 to £58,377 (Band 8, pay award pending) if appointed on career progression route. Salary £61,218 to £68,805 (Band Service Manager, pay award pending) depending on experience and qualifications

We’re excited to offer a new opportunity within the Senior Management Team at the Anglia Revenues Partnership (ARP). Depending on qualification and experience this role has the potential to be part of a structured career pathway designed to support your progression into a Service Manager level position.

As a Principal Partnership Support Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our support teams within revenues and benefits services. You’ll work collaboratively across multiple councils, supporting teams, managing resources, and driving innovation to meet both organisational and community needs. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the Senior Management Team, Operational Improvement Board and Committee Members

• Supporting the delivery of high-quality services across our partner councils

• Managing projects and contributing to strategic planning

• Travelling to offices in Thetford, March, Lowestoft, and Melton, and attending council meetings (including occasional evenings)

What we’re looking for:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re passionate about leadership, learning, and public service, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be someone who:

• Understands the current and future needs of our customers

• Brings fresh ideas and a drive to innovate

• Is ambitious, self-motivated, and financially aware

• Enjoys supporting and developing teams

• Holds the IRRV Diploma and Honours qualification or ready to study as part of a structured development plan

• Has experience in revenues and benefits management

• Can influence individuals to achieve their goals and inspirations as well as those of the organisation

• Holds (or is working towards) a project management qualification (desirable)

We are committed to supporting neurodivergent applicants and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

For an informal discussion and further information please contact Lorraine King, Head of Anglia Revenues Partnership on 07931 862997.

For further details, please visit: West Suffolk Jobs

To apply please complete the application form and send to: recruitment@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025

CLEANERS (FULL AND PART TIME)

Are you ready to lead our flagship Central Library - at the heart of a dynamic network of libraries - and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of public library services in Cambridge?

We are seeking a dynamic, people-focused operational leader to champion Cambridge City Libraries. From the flagship Cambridge Central Library to our branches in Arbury Court, Barnwell Road, Cherry Hinton, Milton Road, and Rock Road, you’ll lead a service that is dedicated to achieving the council’s vision of a creating a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire. You’ll play a vital role in promoting culture and creativity, supporting community health and wellbeing, expanding access to trusted information and digital services, and inspiring a love of reading through engaging and inclusive programmes.

About the role:

This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to make a real difference. You’ll lead a diverse team across multiple sites, ensuring our libraries are inclusive, inspiring spaces for everyone. Whether you're overseeing daily operations, developing local partnerships, or shaping strategic plans, your work will directly impact how our communities access knowledge, culture and support from local services.

You’ll be based at Cambridge Central Library, but you’ll also work across our network of branches. This is a varied, hands-on role that blends operational leadership with membership of the Library Leadership Team, working directly with the Head of Libraries, Archives and Culture. One day you might be managing a project or planning a community event; the next, you could be building partnerships, leading team meetings, or supporting recruitment and staff development.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Gary Porter, Head of Libraries, Archives and Culture, at gary.porter@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or 07770227096.

Join our virtual information session via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 30th July from 18:00-19:00, hosted by the incumbent District Library Manager, Christopher Waters.

If you wish to attend, please contact christopher.waters@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or call 07391730796.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/jobs/job/District-LibraryManager-Cambridge/6937

Closing date: 10th August 2025

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 20th August at Cambridge Central Library.

Grade 3 Salary £25,584 - £27,269 or £13.26 - £14.13 per hour

(to be pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending) Various Hours and Locations

We have several premises and vacancies throughout the district and within Saffron Walden therefore a current driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential.

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 3 August 2025

CASUAL FACILITIES ASSISTANTS

Hourly rate £14.86 per hour

(inclusive of holiday pay)

You will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Closing date for completed applications is Monday 4 August 2025.

For an informal discussion please contact Chris Smith 01799 510620.

To find out more and apply please visit: https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers CVs will not be accepted.

Skilled Mechanic

Starting Salary: £50,000 dependant on experience

Rolleston Classics require a skilled mechanic to work in a small, motivated team on prestigious and classic vehicles. Located in a modern workshop near Billesdon, Leicestershire.

The opportunity will be both exciting and varied.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.fish4.co.uk/job/17448984/s killed-mechanic/

Deputy Director of Education

Salary: £47,850 per annum

To lead the management, training and compliance of governance and admissions for maintained and academy schools, including those within multi-academy trusts.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/239642/deputy-director-of-education/

Closing date: 28th August 2025

Teacher SEN

Salary: Commensurate with TPS Main Scale/UPS + SEN1 allowance

Are you disillusioned with the broken state of education? Do you want to make a real diﬀerence to children with special educational needs? Want the freedom to design learning in an environment that’s set up to meet individual need? Need to regain a better work‐life balance in the process?

If your answer to the above questions is yes, then this is the job for you!

Our Place School is an independent, specialist setting where the chil‐dren are genuinely at the heart of all we do. We have 32 students on roll between the ages of 8 and 18, and oﬀer a tailored curriculum built around each individual’s needs, ensuring they meet their aims and aspirations whilst feeling safe and valued within the school community. Teachers are responsible for planning and teaching for between 4 and 6 students, the majority of whom receive 1:1 support from our skilled teaching assistants and our multi‐disciplinary team of Speech and Language and Occupational therapists.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Lily in the school oﬃce on 01886 833378 for further information or to arrange a visit.

Information about the school and an application form can be found at: https://ourplacegroup.com/careers/

Completed application forms should be sent with a covering letter to Steph Matthews, Head of Education, at steph.matthews@ourplaceschools.com or sent to the school address.

Council to provide the Building Control service on behalf of both Councils. We are looking for an experienced Building Control Surveyor who is able to cover a whole range of construction projects in addition to assisting with the management of the service.

We are looking for for a candidate with the appropriate skills, experience and commitment to join our service. You should be a member of a relevant professional body, such as CABE, CIOB or RICS. You must also be familiar with the regulatory regime for Building Control and you will need to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2 Category A ‐ E Building Inspector.

We have a very strong building control team who are focused on providing an excellent service to our clients. Team members are experienced and registerd to work independently in accordance with their level of competencty. The team includes well resourced and dedicated administrative support. You will work closely with the other Principal BCS to manage the team and to help further improve the service for a successful future. Whilst being supported by the Building Control & Climate Change Manager, the position will provide autonomy to directly manage and inﬂuence the manner in which the service is delivered.

You will be responsible for directly managing a section of the team to ensure customer requirements and performance targets are met. In addition you will take a leading role in more complex projects.

If you want to ﬁnd out more or have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Paul Beckley on 01543 464408 or email paulbeckley@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

To apply for this vacancy online please go to: https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staﬀordshire, WS11 1BG or e‐mail: vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post number DP421.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 10th August 2025.

Site and Safety Manager

Our vision is - Shropshire living the best life.

Shropshire Council is a

of The Lighthouse Trust. Therefore your employer will be The Lighthouse Trust. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and self‐motivated Site and Safety Manager to join our team. This is a crucial role in school, as the post holder will provide eﬃcient and eﬀective caretaking support, key‐holding responsibilities and will co‐ordinate the implementation of schools’ Health and Safety policies. We are looking for someone who will love the school as much as we do, taking a real pride in the appearance of our building and extensive grounds. The successful candidate will work closely with Senior Leaders who strategically oversee Health and Safety around school.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged, please come along and meet us! Contact Jess Cornfield (School Business Manager) via email at: jcornfield@mv.lighthousefederation.com for an application form and/or to make an appointment to visit us. The Job Description and Employee Specification can be found via our school website ‐https://www.meadow‐view.walsall.sch.uk/school‐information/va‐cancies

Applications should be returned via email to: jcornﬁeld@mv.lighthousefederation.com

Data Oﬃcer

Grade H: £36,124 ‐ £39,513 per annum (pay award pending)

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at Cannock Chase District Council. We’re looking for a Data Oﬃcer who is a strategic and analytical thinker to maintain and build upon recent investment in data collection for our stock. You’ll be joining Cannock Chase District Council’s Housing Property Services team at a time when your data insight can make a real and lasting impact on our homes, residents, and services.

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This is a new role, giving you the autonomy to help shape how we deliver our services.