ESTATE MANAGER Salary: £48,226 - £57,139 (SCP 37 – 45)
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MASON Salary: £33,699 ‐ £37,280 We are looking for an individual that is time served as a mason paviour. The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of Construction Health and Safety legislation in relation to highways works and a proven track record of working in the highway maintenance or construction industry together with a forward thinking attitude to ensure the service continues to build on its previous successes. You will undertake a range of advanced Highways tasks including kerb laying, block paving, flag laying, laying concrete, drainage and all natural stone products. Undertake traffic management associated with highway functions and to use and interpret plans and drawings in relations to highways functions. You will be responsible for the identification of un‐ derground services during the execution of highway duties. Also be able to provide advice and guidance to other employees as required, ensur‐ ing work is carried out in accordance with instructions.
ROADWORKER CHARGEHAND
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We are seeking a proactive, flexible, and conscientious senior leader to join our management team as an estate manager. This is a key position where you will provide strategic oversight of the council's estates, assets, and outdoor services. The role is based at Warminster Civic Centre.
Director of People Salary: £70,00 – £75,000 per annum Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week Start date: January 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Working closely with the senior management team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the council, responsible for ensuring our public buildings, parks, landholdings, and operational infrastructure are safe, efficient, and fully compliant with all relevant legislation. Your work will be crucial in delivering tangible value to our community.
Endeavour Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional and strategic HR professional to the newly created role of Director of People. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape and lead the Trust’s People Strategy at a time of significant growth and transformation. With a growing family of special and mainstream schools, Endeavour MAT is committed to creating a culture where every member of staff feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. The Director of People will play a pivotal role in achieving this vision, working closely with the CEO and Executive Team to ensure that our people practices are inclusive, forward-thinking, and aligned with our mission.
This role includes entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme. To apply, please download the application form and job specification from: https://warminster-tc.gov.uk/council/job-vacancies/
Salary: £32,061 ‐ £34,434 About the Role A vacancy has arisen within the in‐house Highway Team who deliver the day‐to‐day maintenance of the highways and footway networks within Gateshead. We seek a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our successful team to deliver a range of projects from small scale patching, drainage and footway repairs together with general highway construction and maintenance works. The requirement of a Roadworker/ Chargehand has the responsibility of supervising others, meeting demands and completing works orders and client requests in a timely manner. The role is aimed at a flexible, responsive and high achieving individual, installing, repairing and fabricating items. Ensuring availability and functioning of required items/materials. Ensuring the machinery and equipment is well maintained, with good housekeeping on site and ensuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to. For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Andrew Hawkins, Highways and Operations Manager, on 0191 433 4282 or email Andrewhawkins@gateshead.gov.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk Closing date: 21st September 2025
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for developing and delivering a Trust-wide People Strategy that supports recruitment, retention, development, and wellbeing. You will lead on workforce planning, organisational development, and HR compliance, while also building the infrastructure and team needed to support a growing multi-academy trust.
Alternatively, you can request the documents by contacting the Town Clerk: Address: Warminster Civic Centre, Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8LB Email: townclerk@warminster-tc.gov.uk Telephone: 01985 214847
You will be a visible and influential leader, championing a positive and high-performance culture across all schools. Your work will directly impact the experience of every colleague in the Trust, from new starters to senior leaders.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 3rd October at noon.
To find out more about this exceptional opportunity please contact Holly Rigby, PA to the CEO (h.rigby@endeavourmat.co.uk), to arrange a confidential discussion or a visit to the Trust Offices. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/241266/endeavour-multiacademy-trust-of-director-of-people/
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Closing date – 29th September (midday) Selection day – 9th October
HEADTEACHER Salary: £73,105 - £83,860 Group 2: 15 - 21 Required for January 2026
Responsible Finance Officer Salary: SCP 33-36 (£44,075 - £47,181) pro rata The Council is seeking a skilled, experienced and energetic RFO to help drive forward our commitment to our community. This requires sound financial management and budget experience along with helping our Chief Executive & Town Clerk in effective day-today management of the Chard Town Council budget. There are around 10,000 Town and Parish Councils in England, 8,000 of which issue a precept but only 124 with a precept in excess of £1,000,000. Chard Town Council is one of the 124. Source: https://www.slcc.co.uk/parish-precepts-2024-25/ Since December 2024, we have been making significant changes in how we operate and our approach to working with our community. Full Council recently agreed the next Council Strategy which will include our ongoing commitments, recently agreed new projects, aspirational plans and potential additional services arising from the Somerset Council ‘‘devolution’’ process. We welcome additional financial expertise to guide us through this exciting stage of development of our Council and Town. If you believe you can help Chard Town Council move forward in these matters, please send a Full CV and a maximum two A4 page supporting statement to outline your skills and experience in relation to the criteria for this post. For further details and a job description please visit: https://chard.gov.uk/vacancies/ Please apply by email to Teresa Turnbull at: teresa.turnbull@chard.gov.uk Closing date is noon on 19th September 2025.
Warminster Town Council is one of England's leading town councils, recognised with a National Association of Local Councils Gold Award. With a substantial annual budget of approximately £2 million, assets of £6 million, a population of 18,000 and a dedicated team of over 30 staff, the council has a strong track record of continuous improvements to community facilities and services.
CHILDREN'S HOME REGISTERED MANAGER Salary: £46,000 - £52,000 1 Bed Solo Provision - Learning Disability Amber Care Group is committed to providing high-quality, bespoke and safe care of children with complex and additional needs. Our work is driven by an unwavering focus on ensuring the young people in our care receive exceptional support that nurtures their physical, emotional, and social well-being, offering them a secure environment where they can truly thrive. Working at Amber Care Group is both meaningful and dynamic. Every day is about understanding the unique needs, personalities, and potential of each young person, guiding them toward a brighter future. Our goal is for every child or young person to leave our homes with a strong foundation, a positive outlook on life, and lasting, joyful memories. The role of the Registered Manager is varied and fulfilling. You will be responsible for managing our solo, one-bed Children’s Residential Care Home, ensuring that it is a safe, naturing and secure place for our young person to thrive. To lead by example, supporting staff in delivering best practices in line with legislative and regulatory frameworks and to contribute to the home's overall quality assurance and regulatory requirements while assisting the Responsible Individual in operational responsibilities. Experience: • Candidates must hold the Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. • 2 years’ experience working with children in an Ofsted registered children’s home setting in the last 5 years. • 2 years’ supervision or management experience in an Ofsted Registered setting. • Working with children, young people, and their families. • Proven experience of multi-agency working, particularly in contexts supporting children with learning disabilities and emotional or behavioral needs.
St Joseph’s School is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic school with a strong sense of mission and community. We are proud to be a school where Gospel values are lived daily, where faith and learning go hand in hand, and where every child is supported to thrive. The 2024 Ofsted inspection recognised the school as ‘Good’, with behaviour and personal development ‘Outstanding’; reflecting the high standards we maintain in teaching, leadership, and care for our pupils. The Governors of St. Joseph’s wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational leader, to build on our successes and continue to improve every area of school life. We offer you: • A fully inclusive school with a strong Catholic Ethos • Enthusiastic, receptive, polite and respectful pupils • A dedicated and talented staff team • Committed Governors and Parents who support the school and have strong links with the local parish The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic who has: • A clear vision for a Catholic School • Strong leadership and management skills • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills • Commitment to ensure every pupil achieves their potential • The ability to build on existing achievements and raise standards in a high achieving school St. Joseph’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a Catholic Education Service contract. A comprehensive pack and application form can be obtained from the School – Tel. 01202 485976, email clerk@stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk. Application forms can also be downloaded from the School’s website https://www.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk/vacancies/
To request an application form or for further details, please contact: admin@ambercaregroup.co.uk
Visits to the school are welcomed by appointment
To apply, please visit: https://www.ambercaregroup.co.uk/recruitment/
Application closing date: 29th September 2025 Interview date: 21st October 2025
School Business Manager Salary: GR6B £55,592 (SCP44) - £57,830 (SCP46) Queensbridge School is seeking to appoint an outstanding School Business Manager who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our pupils. Queensbridge School is an 11-16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability school of 900 pupils. We are looking for an enthusiastic School Business Manager with energy, drive and vision. The role will require a professional who can provide accurate and efficient financial, strategic and operational leadership to advise and work closely with the Headteacher, Governing Board and other senior leaders. The School Business Manager will be a part of the Senior Leadership Team and therefore we need someone that can provide strong leadership, strategic and operational direction of our school site and finances. The role requires managing the finance team, site team and the IT team and so the role will require a flexible and proactive individual with line management experience. The successful candidate will display flexibility and the ability to prioritise in a dynamic and changeable environment. You will share our commitment to the school values and ethos. About the Role: • Provide strategic vision and to resource the School mission sustainably • Lead the School’s financial strategy • Develop and oversee all financial and site related policies and procedures to ensure compliance • Monitor the financial performance regularly and systematically report to the Headteacher and the Board of Governors • Be responsible for the preparation of the school budgets and 5 year plan, working with the Headteacher in line with the School Development Plans • Ensure all statutory reporting on behalf of the school is accurate and timely • Ensure follow up on any internal or external audit reports • Be responsible for the management of bids • Line management of finance, site and IT • Be responsible for all matters relating to Health and Safety and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation • Oversee building and improvement work to the site • Be the designated Data Protection Officer Should you require an application pack then please visit our web site: www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk Closing date: 6th October 2025