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HIGHWAY DESIGN ENGINEER Salary: Grade 8 (SCP 31-35) £40,476 - £44,711

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The Highway Deign Team has a role in supporting many of these exciting developments and are looking to recruit a Highway Design Engineer in the Highway Design and Infrastructure Team, within our Transport and Infrastructure Service, as part of the Economy and Place Directorate. This includes the identification, development and design of projects for appropriate programmes of work in the Highway Design and Infrastructure Section representing Sunderland City Council as Local Highway Authority.

Chief Operating Officer Salary: LMG Grade 4, point 17 to 20 (£63,422 - £69,116) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent The Southfield Trust is a forward-thinking and compassionate Trust dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for children with special needs. We operate a network of specialised schools that provide tailored educational experiences to ensure every child reaches their full potential. We are now seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued success and development of our Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to come into the new role of Chief Operations Officer. You will lead and oversee all operational aspects of the Trust, ensuring that our schools are managed efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for the overall dayto-day operations, including facilities management and asset maintenance, capital projects, compliance, health and safety and strategic planning, to support the delivery of high-quality education and care to our students. Your leadership will be key in helping us meet our mission of transforming the lives of children with special educational needs. For more information about the Trust please visit our website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com Visits to a Trust school are encouraged - please email your contact details to the HR team at recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com if you would like to arrange a visit or for more information. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: The Southfield Trust, Lindfield Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ Email: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com The closing date for this position is midday, on Wednesday 4th June 2025. Interview date TBC. If you do not receive a response to your application by Friday 27th June 2025, you can assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We look forward to receiving your application. We do not accept CVs. Your application will be accepted if sent by email to: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com

St John’s CE VA First School Christchurch Street East, Frome, Somerset BA11 1QG Headteacher: Mrs Teresa Gilbert Age Range 4 – 9 NOR 198 Tel: 01373 462251 Email: office@stjohnsfrome.co.uk Web: www.stjohnsfrome.co.uk

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER Required from 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible after This position is offered on a permanent basis 37 hours per week, working weeks 40 per year (termtime plus two weeks) Salary Range: Somerset Pay Spine grade 12 £27,711 ‐ £31,067 (pro‐rata) (pay award pending) The Headteacher and Governors of St John’s First School wish to appoint an efficient and organised School Business Manager. The appointed person will be consultant to the Senior Management of the school having specific responsibility for the professional leadership and strategic direction and comprehensive management of financial, administrative and premises support and related staff in the school to support high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils within the overall aims of the schools.

CLASS TEACHER Required from 1st September 2025 This position is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026 1.0 FTE. Salary Range: Main Pay Scale 1 ‐ 6 The Headteacher and Governors of St John’s First School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious class teacher. The appointed person will possess: excellent knowledge of the EYFS, KS1 and lower KS2 curriculum; high‐quality teaching skills; good communication and teamwork skills and a commitment to supporting continuous school improvement and their own professional development.

G & G Joinery needs experienced new Build Joiners & Carpenters with immediate start. Applications are welcome only from those with experience in new-build joinery or a proven background in the sector. CSCS, driving licence & tools required. Call Brian on 07718 578775 or 0151 4275826 to apply.

For further information please contact Sarah McConnell on 07765241929 or e mail sarah@hookecourt.co.uk

Facilitator for Alternative Provision Salary: £120 per day Hooke Court Study Centre, situated on the edge of the rural village of Hooke just 3 miles from Beaminster provides alternative education for children and young people with diverse SEN needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person to join our team. Ideally the successful candidate will have some experience of working with children with a range of learning and behavioural needs including ASD, ADHD and attachment disorders. For further information please contact Laura Clarke on 07846935723 or email laura@hookecourt.co.uk Hooke Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo background and DBS checks as well as two suitable references. Online searches will be carried out on all short listed candidates as part of our due diligence checks. Applicants who are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children are also barred from applying for this post.

For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification at: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Highway_Design_En gineer/280520. If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Peter Kennedy, Highway Group Engineer. Email: peter.kennedy@sunderland.gov.uk Applications must be completed on-line at: northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk. Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website (www.stjohnsfrome.co.uk/vacancies) or requested from the school. Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 11th June 2025

Team Manager - Neurodivergent Team Salary: £48,710 - £52,805

Pensions Manager

Hooke Court Study Centre, situated on the edge of the rural village of Hooke, 3 miles from Beaminster provides fully catered residential ccommodation for visiting groups of school children. We provide fully tutored activities whilst they are with us relating to the History, Sci‐ ence and Geography curriculum. Please see our website for further information. We are looking for an enthusiastic tutor, who preferably has some knowledge in at least one of the areas of the Curriculum we teach to join our team. Ideally the successful candidate will have some experience of working with children, and will be confident in delivering activities to groups of children with their teachers present.

On a daily basis, you will be involved with the effective development and delivery of allocated construction projects in all aspects of Highway Design including the production of technical drawings using AutoCAD or similar and to assist organising associated staff, budgets and other resources. This work includes project management, on-site supervision, and monitoring performance / benefits. You will be required to meet the travel needs of the post, which could involve visiting construction sites across the city’s highway network.

For a full description of the role, see the job description and person specification. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions, and we warmly welcome visits to school.

Salary: £46,731 - £49,764

Field Studies Tutor

We are in the process of developing the skills of the team to be more effective with the use of Civils 3D in highway design and to perform the role of Road Safety Auditor in line with RoSPA DMRB GG 119 accreditation. This offers an exciting opportunity for you to develop your skills and experience. We also operate a hybrid working model with agile working between home, office and construction sites.

As part of the process you will be required to complete a short online assessment.

This team is new within Staffordshire County Council, and is an exciting opportunity to help develop the systems in which the team will then follow through with.

Hours: Part Time, Flexible hours; will include days and some early evenings Salary: £148 per day, to be agreed based on qualifications and experience Position: providing structured activities related to the National Curriculum as well as outdoor activities to groups of visiting school children

Sunderland City Council are going through a positive period of development and transformation, whilst the city itself is undergoing large scale regeneration and development. It is a great time to join, at the same time as witnessing and engaging with what is becoming a thriving city.

Join Our Team as a Pensions Manager at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service! Are you ready to make a profound impact in a role that blends strategic leadership with the rewarding world of pensions? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for a Pensions Manager to join our People Services team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £46,731, rising annually to £49,764 per annum. About Us At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our mission is to create a safer world by preventing fire and rescue emergencies. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce. By joining us, you will be a key player in enhancing the services we provide across beautiful Devon and Somerset. Your Role As the Pensions Manager, you will lead all aspects of pensionrelated matters for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) pension schemes—both legacy and current. You’ll have the opportunity to provide strategic direction, management oversight, and expert advice to our Pension Board and the broader team. You will act as the Designated Scheme Manager for Fire Pensions at DSFRS, ensuring the effective administration of our pension schemes while driving improvements in processes and management information. Your expertise will guide managers and stakeholders through complex pension regulations, ensuring compliance and enhancing our operational efficiency. Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the hiring manager Mareena Anderson-Thorne via mandersonthorne@dsfire.gov.uk, or 01392 301890. The hiring manager will be on leave from May 26th to May 30th. If you reach out during this time, your inquiries will be addressed upon their return. Thank you for your understanding!

You will ensure the coordination and development of the Neurodivergent Team implementing and maintaining services within a defined resource and work collaboratively with external partners to ensure that mental and physical health needs are supported with parity and to ensure the service operates in a safe, effective and efficient way as part of the wider health and social care system. Hybrid from home and from the office is in place, normally ensuring an office presence 2-3 days a week. Within this role you will receive regular supervision, support for training and development including the use of my time meetings, which are allocated time with our principle social worker. Main Responsibilities In this role you'll: • Have day to day responsibility for team of social workers and social care assessors and Intensive Support Workers • Support the investigation of complaints at stage 1 where the concerns raised are not complex • Ensure that Care Act and Mental Capacity Act related assessments and decisions are carried out to a high quality and comply with the relevant policies and procedures and take appropriate action where necessary • Be responsible for the quality assurance of statutory documents within their scheme of delegated responsibility, ensuring appropriate and proportionate records and documentation are completed in a timely manner in relation the team’s practice • Line manage Senior social workers Support to continuously develop the team, driving best practice as needed • Drive and support Key performance indicators Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Heidi Poole, Service Lead at: heidi.poole@staffordshire.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/pensionsmanager

For further dtails and to apply please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/231975/team-managerneurodivergent-team-/

Closing date: 23:59 Thursday 5th June 2025

Closing date: 26th May 2025

Class Teacher Salary: £31,650 ‐ £43,607 plus 1 SEN allowance £2679 Department: EO1 ‐ Teaching Staff The post will be based at our West site. Start Date: 1st September 2025 Chellow Heights Special School would like to appoint a Class Teacher to join our expanding team to work in small classes of pupils in a spe‐ cial school setting. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with passion and commitment to make a difference. We are looking to recruit Teachers who are experienced in working with children with a range of special needs. The post will be based at the West site. You will work as part of a team of specialist staff to contribute to the effective and efficient teaching and learning of pupils with additional needs and will: • Teach and support pupils in a special school setting with reference to their education, social and emotional development liaising with colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals. • Support the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people by adopting an attachment aware and trauma informed approach to all practice. Applying agreed strategies for managing wellbeing including classroom management that fosters a nurturing and Emotion Coaching approach. About Chellow Heights Chellow Heights school is a large special school which is located on two separate sites. Both sites offer exceptional learning environments for our pupils which enhance their learning and quality of life experiences. These include an outstanding outdoor provision, multi‐sensory rooms, soft play, food technology rooms and our ‘engine’ rooms which are used to support our pupils with their sensory processing. Our West Site is the larger provision and in addition to the resources highlighted above, also boasts a multi‐sensory hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy room, music therapy room and jungle gym (soft play room). Our South Site is a much smaller provision in terms of the size of building yet capitalises brilliantly on the large outdoor space available. Our mission statement ‘ Enjoy, achieve, excel, excite, one vision, one community, new heights ’encapsulates our purpose. We believe that children learn best when they are having fun and enjoy what they do. Although located on two separate sites (South & West), we are very much one community with one vision to provide a personalised education to our pupils. For further details or to arrange a tour of the School, please email: hradmin@chellowheightsschool.co.uk To apply, go to https://www.chellowheightsschool.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=8 Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 2nd June 2025 Interview Date: w/c 9th June 2025


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