Recruitment Today Issue 106 by Recruitment Today

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

Field Studies Tutor

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pensions Manager

Salary: £46,731 - £49,764

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!

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

Closing date: 23:59 Thursday 5th June 2025

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.

Team Manager - Neurodivergent Team

Salary: £48,710 - £52,805

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.

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

Closing date: 26th May 2025

HIGHWAY DESIGN ENGINEER

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Part-time SENDCO Teacher (0.3FTE)

Salary: Main pay scale

Are you an ambitious, forward-thinking, and dynamic SENDCO ready to make a real difference? Do you believe in shaping young minds to be kind, ASTONishing learners who are well-equipped for life? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

Aston & Cote CE Primary School and Nursery is looking to recruit an exceptional, experienced and qualified teacher to join our dedicated team as SENDCo at Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School.

We are seeking a skilled SENDCo who is passionate about teaching, able to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to empower all learners, including those with SEND, to grow their talents and flourish as unique individuals.

We are very proud of our values-driven approach to education and our Christian ethos, which is centred around our school vision of “Aspiring to be the people God created us to be by growing the talents He gave us.” We would welcome applicants who will support our Christian values and work hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils by helping them to grow their talents. What are we looking for?

We want someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• The National Award for SEN Coordination

• A strong record of professional development with measurable impact

• A commitment to continued learning and development

• Proven experience of successful leadership and management within a school setting

• A track record of raising standards and outcomes for children with SEND

• The ability to lead, inspire and support staff to deliver excellent provision

• Experience of using data to monitor and drive pupil progress

• Clear understanding and experience in all aspects of safeguarding children

Ready to join us?

If you are looking for a school where you can grow as a professional and truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of something truly special. Apply today and help shape the future! For further details and to apply, please visit: https://oxfordshire.education-jobs.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025

Interviews: Thursday 26th June 2025

Start date: September 2025

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - please contact Lesley Brooks in the school office to arrange01993 850435 or office.3120@aston-and-cote.oxon.sch.uk

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Salary: £38,626 to £40,476

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer within a dynamic and enthusiastic team. Together we are responsible for managing the use and development of land and buildings across a largely urban area surrounded by countryside and Green Belt. A central part of this is ensuring that planning rules are enforced and this is where you come in.

You will investigate complaints and alleged breaches of planning control, including site inspections, visits, undertaking observation and conducting interviews. You will also give advice to alleged offenders and complainants on planning and enforcement procedure, including progress on complaints in line with policies and protocols.

Graduate Planning Officer

Salary: £33,366 - £35,235

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate Planning Officer to support the varied work of the Development Control Team. The level and grade of appointment will depend on experience and knowledge and we welcome and encourage applicants with the skills at all levels.

You will process non-complex planning applications, including registration and consultation and where appropriate support other staff in the processing of more complex applications and appeals. The role also involves the preparation of reports, both delegated and for Committee and assisting in the preparation and undertaking of public consultation exercises. You will administer the appeal systems, including making up appeal files and correspondence with the Planning Inspectorate, organising inquiries/hearing arrangements, and attending site visits.

Planning Enforcement Officer

Salary: £33,366 - £35,235

Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to the places where people live? Want to ensure that everyone plays by the same rules and hold developers to account? If so, join our Planning Team and make a real difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Planning Enforcement Officer within a dynamic and enthusiastic team. Together we are responsible for managing the use and development of land and buildings across a largely urban area surrounded by countryside and Green Belt. A central part of this is ensuring that planning rules are enforced and this is where you come in.

You will investigate complaints and alleged breaches of planning control, including site inspections, visits, undertaking observation and conducting interviews. A part of the role is also monitoring development sites to ensure that open space and highway improvements are provided and that financial contributions for schools and other infrastructure have been paid. You will also give advice to alleged offenders and complainants on planning and enforcement procedure, including progress on complaints in line with policies and protocols.

For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please email Claire Hill, Planning Manager at: claire.hill@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/jobs/

Closing date: 16th June 2025

Classroom / Personal Support

Responsible Financial Officer

Hours: 21 Hours per week (hybrid working with a minimum of one day a week in the office)

Salary Scale: SCP 21 – 24 (£30,825 – £33,024 per annum pro rata) (pay award pending) Plus Attractive Pension Scheme

Portland Town Council is a progressive employer looking for a Responsible Finance Officer (Job Share) to maintain effective and accurate processes and systems, working as part of a team to deliver a broad range of the Council’s services.

Areas of shared responsibility include, fully managing the finances of the Council, such as making payments, issuing invoices, monitoring expenditure and income, the preparation of estimates, budgets, and final accounts. To prepare monthly reports detailing all Council transactions and budget positions for consideration by relevant Council meetings, to convene all Financial Committee meetings of the Council, issue notices, compose agendas and minutes for the meetings and attending the meetings.

Would you like to know more? To obtain a recruitment pack with full details of the role and application form, please email: Office@portlandtowncouncil.gov.uk

Applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday 16 June 2025

Interviews will be held on the Wk. Commencing 30 June 2025

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the Council at: Clerk@portlandtowncouncil.gov.uk or 01305 821638

Please note CVs will not be considered.

Would you like to be in a role where you can make a real difference every day?

Our Environmental Services team are looking to recruit enthusiastic, hard-working people to help us deliver some of our most essential and appreciated services. As well as a competitive salary we are ready to support all our team with additional training. For example, we will help fund driver training whether that be for a car or LGV 2 licence, computer skills or first aid at work.

Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident and are a family friendly Council and would consider applications for part time working. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers. We guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Class 2 LGV Drivers

Grade 5-6

Salary

£30,559 to £37,035 or £15.84 to £19.20 per hour Tuesday to Friday, 06:45 – 17:00 (plus 1 hour contractual overtime)

Pay Award Pending

We are looking to recruit LGV Drivers who hold a valid UK licence with Category C vocational entitlement plus a valid Driver CPC Qualification Card to join our team.

Grade 3 Salary

Environmental Services Operatives (Loaders)

£25,584 to £27,269 or £13.26 to £14.13 per hour Tuesday-Friday 07:00 – 17:00 Pay Award Pending

We are looking to recruit Environmental Services Operatives to join our team collecting recyclable materials and waste from premises across the district. You will need to demonstrate that you have a flexible attitude by working in other areas across our services and support other colleagues in the department when you are operationally required to do so.

For an informal discussion for any of these posts, please contact Steve King on 01799 510563.

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

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 29 June 2025 Interviews will take place week on Monday 7 July 2025 CVs will not be accepted.

Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Trust Catering Manager

All employees are expected to wholeheartedly commit to the Trust values and associated behaviours-We care, we are brave, we leave no one behind and we celebrate individuality.

Exciting Opportunity: Trust Catering Manager

Are you an experienced and passionate leader looking for a hands-on role to make a real difference? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trust Catering Manager to work across our ten primary schools and subsidiary company Our Pride, Our Joy, supporting our diverse teams to provide the best possible dining experience for our children and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage our dedicated catering staff, creating delicious and nutritious menus for our schools and subsidiary branch.

• Ensure procurement of the best products, driving cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

• Oversee compliance with health and safety standards across all kitchens.

• Collaborate with Trust leaders, catering teams, and parents to continuously improve our catering services.

• Model excellence, professionalism, and our Trust values to all catering staff, ensuring our culture of excellence is consistently upheld.

Applicants should submit a completed application form to hr@fierte.org by the closing date. This can be found at the bottom of the advert below under Supporting Documents for Trust Catering Lead.

To find out more information about the role or to arrange a visit please email hr@fierte.org.

The application pack and full details of the role can be found on our website Fierté Multi-Academy Trusthttps://www.fierte.org/vacancies

Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted.

Application timeline

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025, at 9.00am

Shortlisting: Monday 16th June 2025 Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified by Tuesday 17th of June 2025

Interview will take place on: Thursday 26th of June 2025

Tree and Landscape Officer

Salary:

you passionate about

Team Manager - Learning & Belonging SEND

Salary: £47,754 to £53,740

Are you an experienced SEND expert with the skills to lead a team in supporting children and young people on their educational journey? Recently praised by Ofsted for our putting the needs of children with SEND at the heart of all we do, we continue to strive to learn and improve. We’re looking for managers to lead our teams in the East & Purbeck Localities.

What you can expect to be doing:

As a Team Manager, you will lead a close-knit and supportive team that strives for excellence and adopts a strengthsbased approach in their work. Collaborating with fellow team members, children, their families, and other professionals, you will be responsible for managing a team of SEND Provision Leads & Caseworkers to administer all aspects of educational support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

The post holder will:

• directly line management of a team of SEND experts.

• facilitate collaboration across the system working across the multi-disciplinary Locality Team.

• coordinate the delivery of locality priorities at a team level.

• ensure that statutory duties are fulfilled.

• demonstrate a good understanding of the relevant legislation

• ensure that statutory data collected is used to effectively inform planning, both short and long term in order to facilitate improvement.

• work across the county, taking responsibility for a key area of practice and or function delivery and provide matrix leadership in this space.

• hold the strategic responsibility in ensuring that officers and other members of the team are advised of the functioning of the team and its remit.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Connolly, Service Manager - Learning & Belonging, amanda.conolly@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/31235 /team-manager--learning--belonging-send.html

Closing date: 8th June 2025

urban sustainability? Do you want to make a noticeable difference to your community’s environment? This is your chance to play a key role in enhancing Sandwell’s landscape, contributing to local regeneration, and tackling climate change.

We’re looking for a Tree & Landscape Officer to join our Planning Service and help protect and nurture the borough’s green infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in arboriculture, landscape management, or environmental policy who wants to take on a leadership role in shaping Sandwell’s urban green spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the care of 133 trees/woodlands preserved by Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) and assess other trees for potential protection.

• Manage High Hedge disputes and offer expert advice on private trees and landscaping proposals to planning officers.

• Play an integral part in shaping the Council’s green infrastructure strategies, advancing environmental policies and supporting regeneration work with a focus on biodiversity, health, and climate resilience.

• Lead on the protection and enhancement of the borough’s landscapes, ensuring they meet the Council's sustainability objectives.

• Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and partners to ensure a sustainable and cohesive approach to the borough’s green spaces.

Experience:

• Qualifications: A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Conservation, or a related field.

• Experience: Demonstrated expertise in managing TPOs, High Hedges, landscape maintenance, or urban greening projects.

• Skills: Strong communication skills, an understanding of environmental policies, and experience with GIS or similar mapping systems.

• Personal Qualities: A collaborative mindset, keen to work across teams and departments. Flexible and willing to travel across the borough.

Benefits:

• Flexible working

• Generous annual leave, with extra days after 5 years of service.

• Access to our Employee Benefits portal, with discounts on retail, gyms, cinemas, and more.

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

This is an opportunity to have a direct, lasting impact on Sandwell’s environmental future. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s passionate about sustainability and green regeneration. You’ll also have access to fantastic professional development opportunities and contribute to policy-making that enhances public health, combats climate change, and improves the borough’s green spaces for everyone.

For an informal discussion, please contact Alison Bishop, Development Planning Manager: M. 07710154922

Email: alison_bishop@sandwell.gov.uk

For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/232604/tree-and-landscape-officer/

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

Closing date: 19th June 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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT ST ANDREW’S

Assistant House Parent

As part of the Pastoral & Boarding team the purpose of the role of the House Parent is to provide a safe, caring boarding environment that enriches the lives of the students in the care of the college. Under the direction of the Head of Boarding, to act “in loco parentis” for the students and to provide all boarders with the best possible experience of a boarding education by ensuring a challenging and supportive environment: a home from home for boarders.

Boarding - Weekend Supervisor

The main purpose of the job is to help look after the safety and welfare of the students in the boarding houses. Boarding Supervisors are responsible to the Head of Boarding. They are expected to be on site for the 11 hours of their weekend shift.

Maintenance Operative

Carpentry: to include replacement/repair of door and window ﬁttings, repair of furniture, ﬁtting locks, erection of shelves, cupboards and displays.

Brick/Groundwork: to include the repair of masonry, concrete slabs, plastering and stud walls. Erecting new fencing, laying new paving, or paving repairs, patch tarmac repairs.

Roofing: repairs to flat roofing, felting.

Flooring: laying of laminate ﬂoorings, tiles, and other ﬂoor coverings.

Plumbing: to include repair and replacement of taps, sinks, and ﬁnishes as required. The clearance of blockages in gutters, down pipes and drains.

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 speech, language 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

Closing Date: 5th May 2025

Interview: Week Commencing 12th May

To apply please visit:

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

Environmental FM Manager

Salary: £49,500 - £52,835

The main purpose of this role is to be Property Services focal point on leading building-related energy and carbon projects including as well as provide technical advice and ensure our main M&E partners are working to the specifications and brief for both projects and business as usual activities

Managing, planning, and budgeting of all planned preventative maintenance energy projects passed on to Property Services from the Council’s Energy Investment Unit (EIU).

• Carrying out all lifecycle planning and maintenance activity and manage all information in relation to energy schemes for Property Services

• Lead and support the Energy team on project planning and delivery of Energy related projects on the CCC Estate

To provide professional and technical advice and input to Property Services concerning carbon management and energy management in relation to the CCC Estate as required by the County Council’s Energy Strategy.

To ensure that all activities are carried out such that the CCC property assets are effectively maintained and meet legal, statutory and CCC policies and requirements at all times.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Chris Finch, Head of Facilities Management, 07435 735788

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/jobs/job/Environmental-FM-Manager/6541

Closing date: 6th June 2025

Decorating: to include the correct preparation of ﬂoors, walls, ceilings and woodwork, the application of wallpaper, stains, emulsions, undercoats, and gloss/satin paints.

Details of all vacancies can be found at www.standrewscambridge.co.uk/careers-at-st-andrews-college/

For the Pathfinders Federation (Northrepps, St Michaels CEVA & Erpingham CEVC Primary Schools)

Interim Executive Headteacher - Mrs Binks Neate-Evans

Tel: 01263 732260

Email: office@st-michaelsaylsham.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: https://www.pathfinders.norfolk.sch.uk/

School Business Manager

Salary: Scale G, £30,599 - £32,654 FTE

37 hours per week

Term Time plus 2 weeks

Required for 1 September 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to work across our three schools with experienced and excellent administrative support in each school. We are seeking a highly organised, efficient, and proactive School Business Manager to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the school’s financial, administrative, HR, and operational systems to ensure the three schools in our newly formed federation run efficiently and effectively. This role is pivotal in supporting the Executive Headteacher and governors in supporting school improvement, delivering educational excellence through strategic resource management.

Our schools are situated in beautiful North Norfolk in a small market town and in two popular rural villages located near the Norfolk Coast. This is a new role is ideal for someone who understands school systems and/or with experience from a similar sector. We are looking for someone who:

• enjoys being in an environment where children are front and central

• work well as team member whilst also leading

• has excellent front of house skills

• can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• has exceptional organisational skills including use of management information systems and digital platforms is adaptable

• can calmly work at pace

• is emotionally intelligent and self-aware/reflective to manage the diverse demands within the role.

For further details and to download an application form, please visit: https://www.educationjobfinder.org.uk/job/cee2e06c-744e-4bf1-b4fc-31baf72238a9

Completed forms should be returned to - office@st-michaelsaylsham.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 5 May 2025, 12 noon

Interview date: 15 May 2025

St Michael's Church of England VA Primary & Nursery School School House Lane, Aylsham Norwich NR11 6EX

Headteacher

Salary: Leadership Spine point 35 to 39 (£114,759 – £126,517)

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is delighted to announce that we are recruiting a Headteacher for Finham Park School for September 2025 or January 2026. This exciting opportunity has become available as the previous post holder moves to become the Headteacher of a larger, all‐through school in another Trust.

The successful candidate will lead Finham Park School, working with a team of highly qualiﬁed and dedicated colleagues in our continued drive to provide a “World Class” education for all students.

We are looking to appoint a charismatic, dynamic individual with exceptional leadership skills, who naturally inspires others and is pas‐sionate about teaching and its impact on learning. The successful candidate will be driven by a commitment to create the best possible educational opportunities for our students, in order to raise aspirations and transform lives.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Headteacher who will:

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.

Senior Estates Surveyor

Salary: Band 12: £43,693

and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.

The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county’s assets, its natural beauty, its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

About the role Market supplement of £5,000 pa for an initial 2-year period

people's needs. The sessions will take place 1:1 within community venues/ learner homes and will work to enable students to thrive while fostering creativity and resilience. Sessional tutors will be responsible for utilising a collaborative, multi‐sensory, and holistic approach to maintain learning through engagement and interventions that support our learners to access the curriculum and achieve their goals.

Work location: Across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (community venues or learners homes).

For further details and an application form, please visit: http://www.fab‐learning.co.uk

If you would like an informal chat about the role advertised, please contact Chloe Argent‐Duncan at 07519912237. Enquiries and completed application forms can be sent to: chloeargent‐duncan@fablearning.uk Closing date: 16th July 2025

• be an already experienced and successful leader with the potential to become “World Class”; a willing and capable learner who is able to articulate a vision for the school and who will inspire and em power others to share in achieving it

• have a determination to build on strengths and lead the school to even greater success

• inspire and motivate students and staﬀ, ensuring all are valued and supported to be the best they can be

• be passionate about making a diﬀerence for every child

• maintain and develop excellent relationships between staﬀ, governors, parents, students and the wider community

• be committed to being involved at a strategic level in the development and growth of our Multi Academy Trust – unique in its ambition to promote co‐construction at all levels

The application pack contains letters from the CEO/Executive Headteacher; Trust Chair and Local Governing Body Chairs. We welcome enquiries from both serving Headteachers and experienced Deputy Headteachers and are happy to arrange informal, conﬁdential discussions or visits to the School W/C 28th April 2025.

Should you be interested in either of these options, please contact HR on 0247 7180000, Option 2 for HR or apply@ﬁnhampark.co.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136963/EDV‐2025‐FPS‐37257

Teacher SEN

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want to make a

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!

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/

Closing date: 26th May 2025

Team Manager Energy & Environment Salary: £49,279 to £55,313 per annum

Warwickshire County Council is looking to appoint a Team Manager Energy and Environment. As the Corporate Oﬃcer responsible for Environmental and Energy Management within the built environment, you will provide a high level of expertise in your professional discipline.

The Team Manager Energy and Environment, working within the Property Service, is responsible for establishing the Strategy and supporting the implementation of delivery of a Decarbonisation Plan across WCC’s property portfolio. Delivering the Energy Strategy and ensuring WCC’s compliance against the Environmental Management System BSI Standard ISO14001.

About the Role

The position and team support the Council Delivery Plan’s objective of Reducing Carbon Emissions to Net Zero by 2050 across the County; 2030 across WCC’s property portfolio.

Working alongside the Climate and Sustainability Team this is a key role to support the delivery of the Sustainable Future’s Strategy.

Reporting to the Strategy Manager Property Policy and Performance you will act as a principal subject

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://careers.shropshire.gov.uk/vacancy/senior-estatessurveyor-584279.html

direction and to ensure the Service achieves excellence in its services to its customers, both internal, partner organisations and external.

For further enquiries, please contact Rob Watson EmailRob.watson@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk Phone - 02476 376378

For further details and to apply,

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.

tter expert. You will be advising, inﬂuencing, designing, and shaping solutions to support the Council’s innovative response to new and emerging energy and environmental challenges.

You will be primarily responsible for managing a team of Energy and Environmental professionals. Who are responsible for establishing so‐lutions to support the decarbonisation of the Council’s property estate; managing utility contracts for the County Council; implementing a review of the Building Management System; ensuring that renewable assets installs are opera

For further information about the role please contact Rebecca Couch rebeccacouch@warwickshire.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/231644/team‐manager‐energy‐and‐environment/

Head of Dance

Corporate Asset Manager (OCA100)

SM2 (SCP1-3) £55,350 - £58,425 per annum

37 hours per week - Permanent

Transform our property assets and make a difference….

Cannock Chase District & Stafford Borough Councils are on a journey to transform service delivery. The Corporate Assets Teams are in a transitional period, and we are exploring the potential of bringing together the property teams from across both Councils.

The two Councils have a wide range of Corporate Assets which are key to the delivery of the Council’s services and the delivery of our wider ambitions to promote Economic Prosperity, Housing Development and support the delivery of high-profile regeneration projects in both Town Centres.

Both Councils are keen to develop new ways of working to maximise the efficiency and performance of our land and property assets to enable the effective delivery of our front-line services. As such we are looking for a highly motivated, resilient Corporate Asset Manager who has worked at management or supervisory level in an assets or buildings management role within Local Government or a similar complex organisation.

You will have a professional knowledge base of asset management along with experience of contract management, procurement, managing budgets, health and safety in construction, managing compliance within buildings and general property maintenance including detailed understanding of relevant legislation in these areas.

You will be capable of effective communication with people at all levels both internally within the organisation and externally, with negotiation skills and the ability to influence and persuade when necessary. You will also have IT skills sufficient to use Microsoft Office packages in your day-to-day work and be able to organise workloads effectively with developed networking and partnership working skills.

The Pines School Marsh Hill, Birmingham B23 7EY

Telephone number: 0121 464 6136

Contact email: wendy@reachsupport.org.uk

Head Teacher

Salary: L29 to L35

Start date: 1 September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, passionate and strategic individual to deliver outstanding leadership and management within school. The successful applicant will be committed to the development and maintenance of a diverse, challenging and refreshed foundation curriculum for all our children.

We are a friendly and thriving school for pupils with Autism. We have children from EYFS to Year 11.

The school is a place where happy pupils succeed, which balances attainment with wider world skills acquisition and the development of well-rounded and happy children well equipped to thrive. We have a brilliant and cohesive staff team that has been exceptionally well led by our current Headteacher, and a very supportive community around the school.

The Pines Special School is a larger than normal special school, with a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment and the feel of a happy and thriving school. We are a victim of our own success and have daily applications for pupils to join our school. We are looking for a headteacher who is committed to continuing this uniqueness and maintain cohesion of our vision, values and ethos. We want to appoint someone who can sustain high attainment alongside developing the children as people and be able to inspire and secure the confidence of the children.

Team Manager - Neurodivergent Team

Salary: £48,710 - £52,805

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.

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

For further details and to apply, please visit:

https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/the‐streetly‐academy‐1000660

Applicants must also be Educated to a minimum of Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject area with Chartered Membership of a technical body such as the RICS (MRICS) or CIOB or be working towards such professional status.

For an informal discussion please contact Nirmal Samrai, Head of Housing & Corporate Assets on 01543 464210.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

Closing Date for completed applications: Sunday 18th May 2025 Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th June 2025

Operational Delivery Manager

South Derbyshire District Council is investing in its Housing Service to provide quality homes and services for tenants and the residents of South Derbyshire.

The Council would like to hear from committed, enthusiastic and determined people who can help to develop and improve services that respond to the changing needs of customers and the new regulatory framework.

As Operational Delivery Manager the duties will be to lead a team to deliver responsive repairs, repairs to vacant homes, to develop our in-house repairs team, and deliver planned works. You will be part of a Management Team responsible for delivering landlord services to the tenants of around 2940 homes, including a variety of newly built properties.

You will be leading a team of trades, supervisors & schedulers to ensure repairs are sorted fast, right first time. Driving quality, performance, and customer satisfaction through operative and contractor management. You must have strong budget management skills and be proactive in your approach.

The successful applicant will manage an in-house repairs team along a with a variety of support contractors. With control of day to day works and repairs to empty properties the role is challenging but rewarding and offers the chance to work in one of the most prosperous and rapidly developing districts in the midlands.

We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and good customer care to ensure our tenants receive an excellent service.

Once you have read the job description and person specification, should you wish to discuss this role informally, please call Jason Dhesi – Head of Housing on 07443 190264.

Closing date: 8th June 2025

Provisional Interview Date: 18th June 2025

We have recently been inspected and are very proud to have maintain our good standard. The perfect quote from our report sums up our school, ‘this is a big school with an even bigger heart’.

We encourage you to visit The Pines and once you have selected one of the time slots above you can arrange your visit by contacting the schools office on 0121 464 6136.

For further details and an application pack, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/227498/head-teacher/

WORK AND HEALTH EMPLOYMENT COACH

Salary: £31,067 to £32,654 per annum – Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Work and Health Employment Coach to join Rutland County Council’s RISE team. This is a ﬁxed term contract up to 31 March 2026.

This role focuses on creating employment opportunities for individuals facing physical health, mental health, and social challenges by oﬀering tailored support programs, coordinating services, and fostering local employment prospects. The aim is to promote social inclusion by collaborating with community organisations to develop and expand job opportunities, as well as providing up‐to‐date information and advice to ensure that service requirements are met eﬀectively.

About you…

• Educated to NVQ level 4 or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.

• Relevant experience of working within a health, social care or voluntary sector setting.

• Able to build relationships with participants and partners

• Good report writing skills

• Experience of supporting people with health conditions and other barriers into work

About the role…

The Work and Health Employment Coach will undertake the following:

• Manage a caseload of clients who have experienced common mental, physical and social health problems or long‐term conditions

• To carry out a vocational assessment, to identify vocational needs and develop action plans in agreement with the individual.

• Ensuring that a participant’s eligibility is checked as outlined in the WorkWell Grant Guidance.

• To provide an evidence based, person‐centered and holistic initial assessment of barriers.

• To provide a light‐touch holistic support for health‐related barriers to employment.

• To provide a provision of a single joined‐up view and pathway into local services to tackle speciﬁc needs.

• To ensure multiple referral pathways into and onwards from Work Well services across the range of partners to ensure maximum opportunities for people to engage in using WorkWell services.

• To provide all information/documentation requested by DWP for the purposes of activities undertaken by DWP to evaluate the eﬀectiveness and success of WorkWell.

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Emmajane Hollands, Head of Community Care Services at ehollands@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk