Todays Recruitment Issue 268

ISSUE 268

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School Business Manager

Salary: £37,750 to £41,073

About the School

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Business Manager at our wonderful primary school. At Our Lady and St Swithin’s Catholic Primary, we are committed to providing inspirational and innovative teaching and the highest quality learning experiences for all our pupils. We aim to create an environment which promotes a love of learning and empowers our children to become independent, lifelong learners. Our children are the heart of our school and we ensure every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We strive for academic excellence and want our children to have the highest aspirations. We want them to have no limits to what their ambitions are and want them to embody our mission statement as a Catholic school.

About the Role

We want our new School Business Manager to buy into the ethos of our school and to become an integral part of our OLSS family. The School Business Manager (SBM) will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school including: financial management (including applying for additional funding through grants and other funding streams), administration, human resources, facility and property management and health and safety. They are expected to take a strategic role in the planning of improvements to the school which further improve the financial value of provision and services. They are also responsible for ensuring that all aspects of those areas managed meet the reporting requirements and standards of Ofsted, the DfE, the Local Authority and School Financial Value Standard (SFVS).

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/SchoolBusiness-Manager-213

Contact Name: Emma Hartley

Contact Telephone: 01515463868

Contact e-mail: e.hartley@olss.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.ourladyandstswithins.co.uk

Closing Date: 18th October 2023

BUSINESS MANAGER ‐ NORTHERN HUB

Salary: Scale Scp39 £45,495 ‐ Scp43 £49,590

We are looking to recruit an outstanding School Business Manager for our outstanding Schools.

This is an opportunity to join the Eden Academy Trust as we grow. This role will support the Chief Operating Officer.

We would like to hear from candidates who:

• have experience in finance, resource management, facilities management and Health and Safety

• are experienced managers

• are a proactive and a clear communicator

• have an interest in education

• can understand what best value means for our young people

We would welcome applications from candidates in the commercial sector as well those with relevant school experience.

The Role:

Responsible for the strategic approach to Financial Resource Management

/ Office and Administration Management / Facility & Property Management

/ Health & Safety Management within the Northern Hub of the Eden Academy Trust, this is an academy trust for specialist schools who support young people with complex needs.

Promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the Southern Hub and strategically ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the Hubs learning objectives

Responsible for providing professional leadership and management of operational staff in partnership with teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.

Contact:

If you would like further information, or an informal conversation please contact sudhi.pathak@theedenacademy.co.uk

Further details and application packs are available electronically to be downloaded from the vacancy section of our website.

www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk

www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 6th October 2023 at 12:00pm

INTERVIEWS: w/e 13th October 2023

Finance Director

Salary: £50,833 to £54,833 per annum

Due to the planned forthcoming retirement of the school’s Finance Manager, Prince Henry’s is seeking to appoint a full‐time Finance Director.

The successful applicant will have a suitable Chartered Management Accounting qualification and will have overall responsibility for the efficient and secure administration of the school’s finances on a day‐to‐day basis, reporting to and liaising with the Headteacher (Accounting Officer) and Operations Manager (Chief Operating Officer).

In addition, the post holder will assist and provide advice to the school’s Board of Directors (governors) and lead all financial matters on behalf of the Trust and will liaise closely with the Operations Manager in relation to operational and business matters.

Operating as a senior member of the school’s support staff and alongside the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this is a key role for the organisation with the potential for significant career development at an exciting time of growth as Prince Henry’s moves towards the formation of a new Multi Academy Trust.

The successful applicant will be a member of an appropriate financial body (Essential) and possess:

• Experience of producing financial and management accounts and budgetary control (Essential)

• In‐depth knowledge and experience of financial and non‐financial modelling (Essential)

• Knowledge of legislation affecting payment of salaries, pensions and provision of benefits (Essential)

• Proven track record and experience of leading teams (Essential)

• Experience of working in a school/educational setting as either an auditor or employee (Advantageous)

• Experience of negotiating contractual agreements (Advantageous)

• Knowledge and experience of the charity sector (Advantageous)

For potential applicants who wish to visit the school before submitting an application, the Headteacher and members of the Senior Leadership Team will be available on the afternoon of Wednesday 27th September 2023. Please contact Zoe Bradley, for further details

The application form, together with other useful information, can be downloaded from the school’s website www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk or is available from the Headteacher’s PA & HR Manager, Mrs Zoe Bradley (email secretary@princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk or telephone 01386 765588). Applications can be submitted to Zoe Bradley in a hard copy format or electronically by email.

Closing date for applications: 9.30am, Monday 2nd October 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 16th October 2023

Teacher ‐ Neuroaffirmative Co‐adventurer

November 2023

Location: Barnstaple and surrounding area

Closing Date: 13th October 2023

Interview Date: 20th October 2023

Do you find supporting children with additional needs rewarding?

Would you like to extend your professional experience working with Complex Learning Disabilities?

Do you enjoy working 1 to 1?

Do you enjoy using Information Technology, films and current cultural references in your teaching?

Do you enjoy Gaming?

Can you be fun and current in your frames of reference?

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for Two qualified teacher to join Inspire SouthWest, one of the top Community Interest Companies in Devon. We are seeking an enthusiastic, imaginative, inventive, compassionate and conscientious teacher to join our dynamic team in supporting two autistic Students as part of our EOTAS provision. Based in beautiful North Devon, we work with Children’s Services, parents and schools to provide a broad yet individualised education for unique and wonderful children & young people who find themselves unable to access schools for a variety of reasons including autism and anxiety.

We require a teacher of exceptional curiosity and care to support our Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) delivery of the curriculum across all school subject areas.

A high level of competence in Information Technology, Gaming and the ability to use post‐2008 children’s films to educate is essential in order to develop and deliver a curriculum that builds on the children’s strengths, is highly personalised and engages through interesting and rewarding learning. ISW employs a therapeutic approach where chil‐dren can engage in enriching activities outside of traditional lessons.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced or an early career teacher to work alongside parents, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, agriculture, horticulture and forest school professionals both on and off‐site.

You will have an induction programme with opportunities to observe sessions and learn from them.

This is a rare opportunity for a teacher to gain a wealth of experience in education outside a traditional setting. This post is well suited for those passionate about child‐centred learning.

Please email Lyn.brown@inspiresouthwest.co.uk for application form Experience of working with autistic children is not necessary, but a commitment to learning is essential.

The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7DB

Tel: 01388 827380

Email: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk

Website: www.theoaksschool.co.uk

Head of School

L26 – L30 £81,927- £90,365

Permanent

Required from January 2024

The Governing Body for The Oaks Secondary School wishes to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Head of School who has drive, energy and vision.

The post holder will have responsibility for leadership and management of the school on a day-to-day basis and will be the first point of contact for all stakeholders and external agencies in matters relating to the school. You will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be directed by the Executive Headteacher in accordance with the current “School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions” document.

This post is based at The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last four inspections.

The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.

Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to Sarah Cochrane, School Business Manager, The Oaks Secondary School, Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB or email: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk

Completed applications should be returned to Sarah Cochrane at the above by Monday 2nd of October 2023 at noon, Interviews will take place on Monday 9th October and will be conducted by Governors of the Federation.

Archdiocese of Birmingham in Partnership with Warwickshire Local Authority St.

Mary’s Catholic Primary School HEADTEACHER

DAVENTRY ROAD, SOUTHAM, WARWICKSHIRE, CV47 1PS

NOR: 160 Group 2: ISR 15-21

Due to the relocation of our well-respected and inspirational head teacher, the governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and visionary head teacher to lead our successful, happy and growing Catholic school community from January 2024, or earlier if possible.

The successful applicant will be committed to our mission: “Inspiring children to love learning and live in the light of Christ” valuing all children for their unique gifts and talents, enabling pupils to become independent learners who work hard, aim high and fully develop their potential. You will continue to place the Christian values at the heart of the school, and be a practising Catholic.

In return, you will lead a ‘good’ school (OFSTED 2019), be supported by a hardworking and dedicated staff, a committed Governing body, welcoming parents and well behaved and motivated pupils grouped in single form classes from Year 1 to Year 6 with an Early Years Foundation Stage class, in a spacious building with ample grounds. At Easter 2024 we shall be joining Our Lady of the Magnificat Academy.

St Mary's is a long-established and growing school that is highly regarded in the local area; Southam is a thriving market town set in the beautiful South Warwickshire countryside and is centrally located between the towns of Leamington Spa (approx. 7 miles) and Rugby (approx. 10 miles) with good transport links to major centres.

St Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Visits to the school are encouraged and will give you a feel for our lovely school:

Tel: 01926 812512

Email: admin3505@welearn365.com

Website: www.stmaryssoutham.org.uk

To apply please visit the school website or WM Jobs: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/employer/1877

Closing date: 5th October 2023

Interviews: 12th October 2023

The Forest School Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT

The Forest School is a successful and friendly co‐educational 11‐16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff.

We are currently looking to recruit the following vacancies:

Cover Officer and Librarian

37 hours per week term‐time only

(This role must be Monday to Friday starting at 7am)

Salary: Grade 5 (currently £22,369.00‐£22,777 per annum pro‐rata)

Closing date: Friday 6th October (11.30am)

First Aid Officer

34 hours per week term‐time only

Salary: Grade 5 (currently £22,369.00‐£22,777 per annum pro‐rata)

Closing date: Tuesday 10th October (11.30am)

Administrative Assistant Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm

32.5 hours per week term‐time only, Hours negotiable

Salary: Grade 4 (Currently £21,575 ‐ £21,968 per annum) pro‐rata

Closing date: 11:30am on Friday 13th October 2023

Visits welcomed by appointment – please contact Mrs Caroline Ded‐man at the school (01403 261086).

Please apply via the Joining The Family/Staff Vacancies page on our website: www.theforestschool.com

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Salary: SCP 13-17 £23,023 – £24,920 (per annum, pro rata to hours worked, pay award pending)

Cromhall Parish Council is looking to appoint a part-time Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. This is a permanent, home-based position, working 10 hours per week. This may vary dependent on workload, including attendance at monthly evening meetings. The successful candidate will be highly organised and have high levels of administrative and financial skills and the ability to guide and advise councilors on a wide range of issues to ensure the parish council complies with policies, procedures, and regulations. The current precept is £22,330.00.

Applicants should be confident in working alone and be able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as are IT skills and experience of managing a website to promote the Council through its website and ensuring the information is regularly and accurately updated using WordPress.

Information on Cromhall parish council can be found at www.cromhallpc.org.uk where you can download the application form.

Alternatively please email clerk@cromhallpc.org.uk, contact Mark Daniel Chair of the Council, on 07746 741834 or email: markdaniel.cromhallpc@gmail.com for an informal discussion.

Closing date for applications is 20th October 2023

Interviews will be held during the week starting 23rd October 2023

TALENT RESOURCING PARTNER

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Location: Based in our Regional Office at Unity City Academy two days a week, with home working and travel to our Head Office in London as required

Are you an ambitious, talent resourcing professional who prides themselves on their ability to deliver the right people, to the right place, at the right time?

AET is one of the largest academy trusts in the country, with a network of 57 primary, secondary and special schools spanning nearly every region in the country.

Our people are our single greatest resource and we want to make sure we are creating the optimum environment and conditions to ensure everyone within AET can do their very best work. We will only deliver on our promise of excellence for all of our children if we attract, develop and retain the very best talent in the country and surround them with exceptional development throughout their careers.

This is where you come in. You will work as part of a close and collaborative team to recruit for roles across the North. You will be responsible for sourcing candidates, writing and tailoring advertisements specific to academy needs, conducting searches and building your own network of talented candidates.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and impress in an influential role. We’re looking for someone who has prior recruitment experience, in a fast-paced environment, ideally within the education sector. You’ll have a thorough understanding of and experience in the end-to-end talent resourcing process and have experience of writing attractive adverts.

AET Staff Benefits:

Career development and training: AET offers a wide range of statutory and developmental training to help you succeed in your career.

• Great pension

• Healthcare cashback and helpline

• Employee assistance programme

• Free financial advice

• Salary advances

• Affordable loan scheme

• Electric car and bike schemes

• Lifestyle savings

• Discounted gym membership

• Travel and leisure scheme

Closing date: Monday 2 October 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 4 October 2023

For an informal discussion please contact Tanya Bentham on 0203 947 5689 or email recruitment@academiesenterprisetrust.org.

For further details and to apply: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3792?c=aet&source=nejobs

Superb opportunities with west coast construction firm

TSL Contractors Ltd are well-established, well respected construction and civil engineering contractors operating throughout the highlands and islands and Argyll and Bute. We have almost 200 employees and a diverse and growing portfolio of work across the area.

We are seeking to strengthen our existing successful Mull business team and subsequently are looking to recruit outstanding employees for the following newly created positions on the island:

• Estimator/Surveyor

• Site Manager

• Engineer / Civils Supervisor

Successful applicants will be effective team players, with a positive can-do attitude, excellent attention to detail and an unshakeable commitment to health and safety. Proven experience and a desire to always be the best you can be is more important to us than formal qualifications.

We offer a competitive salary package for all roles. The site manager and estimator/surveyors roles come with a car allowance and the successful engineer/supervisor will be provided with a company vehicle. In addition, we can offer:

• accommodation/relocation package where appropriate

• private medical cover

• loyalty rewards

• access to award winning employee assistance programme

• refer a friend bonus scheme

• annual bonus scheme

• continuous learning and development

• opportunities to be involved in our community work

For further information on any of these roles, or to apply, please contact our Head of HR, Angela Coburn, on: a.coburn@tslcontractors.co.uk or on: 07909112881

If you’d like to work for us but your job role isn’t listed above, please email your CV to: hr@tslcontractors.co.uk

Children’s Social Care and Lifelong Learning – Education, Schools & Inclusion

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service (SEND)

INCLUSION QUALITY ASSURANCE & MONITORING LEAD

Salary: £47,573 ‐ £49,590 (pay award pending)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service following the promotion previous postholder. This post is based at the Civic Centre and is within the SEND Service within Education, Schools and Inclusion.

The SEND Service leads the assessment, review, quality assurance and monitoring of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will be responsible for leading a team of quality assurance and monitoring officers who are responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service in accordance with the Code of Practice, policies, procedures, and service level agreements in schools. The team will support educational settings to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND.

You will also lead the Gateshead SENCO Network, attend, and work with the Gateshead Parent Carer Forum and ensure the good communication of all aspects of SEND to educational providers. This will include monitoring and evaluating the quality of special provision made for Gateshead chil‐dren and the use made of delegated resources for SEND. You will lead and implement a single agency and multi‐agency audit schedule for SEND across education, health and social care. .

It is essential you have knowledge of the needs of children with SEND within a broad education, social care and social inclusion context. It is essential that you have IT skills and are able to use ICT for data handling, monitoring and evaluation, including extensive use of spreadsheets. You will have Qualified Teacher Status, a degree level or equivalent level of professional qualification and a SENCO qualification. You will have experience of working in a range of key stages with children with SEND and experience of leading a team and implementing change within a setting

You will have a high level of interpersonal and initiative skills and experience of staff management and budget monitoring and of presenting reports, both in written and oral form. Experience of quality assurance and monitoring within your current role together with knowledge of the code of practice for special educational needs and the expectations this has on schools is essential, along with knowledge of the national agenda in relation to inclusion.

SENIOR

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

Salary: £37,261 ‐ £40,478 (pay award pending)

This new post has been created within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service. The post is based at the Gateshead Civic Centre. The SEND Service supports the assessment, quality assurance, monitoring and review of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will be responsible as a Senior SEND Quality Assurance Officer for quality assurance and collaborating and liaising across Health, Social Care, Ed‐ucation and a wide range of service providers and the voluntary sector.

Provide an exemplar of practice, observing and developing colleagues and raising standards through effective planning and quality assurance processes.

You will line manage the SEND Involvement Officer to promote the participation and engagement of children, young people and parent/ carers ensuring that co‐production is at the heart of your practice and your team through communicating effectively with parents/carers and/or the young person and partners to ensure they are kept involved and informed at all times.

It is essential you have experience and knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation, thorough knowledge of the Ofsted local area SEND inspection framework. Also, effective use of specialist ICT packages including project and business management tools and strategies, You should be able to analyse performance data and interpret it to support service improvement together with experience of Staff Management and a high level of interpersonal and initiative skills.

You should have Qualified Teacher Status, SENCO experience and a degree in a relevant subject.

If successful you will need to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please visit: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/counciljobs

Closing date: 3rd October 2023

Operations Manager

Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 p/a, dependent on experience

Kilmartin Museum is seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to manage and market all aspects of the operations of the Museum site including visitor reception, café and shop.

This is a great opportunity to join Kilmartin Museum at an exciting time, as the museum has recently undergone a £8m redevelopment and reopened its doors to the public.

Please click apply now for further information and to apply.

www.kilmartin.org/operationsmanager

CHIEF OFFICER

Salary Scale: LC3 above substantive 42 – 45

(Full time – 37 hours per week)

Are you looking for a management role at the heart of a vibrant local community?

Are you excited by the opportunity to improve the life of residents and businesses?

Are you a strong team player and excellent communicator?

Sounds like you? Read on, we have your perfect career opportunity…

Stanley Town Council is looking for a talented and hardworking individual to lead and manage all the Council’s legal, administrative, environmental and financial functions. The successful candidate will need to build a wide range of positive relationships with Councillors, volunteers, residents, local groups, and partner organisations.

In this important role, you will act as the Council’s Proper Officer and Chief Officer who is under a statutory duty to carry out the instructions of the Council and to serve or issue all the notifications required by law. The Chief Officer will lead and advise the Council on, and assist in, the formation of overall policies to be followed in respect of the Council’s activities and, to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement constructively all formal instructions. The person appointed will be responsible for the management of staff and resources and will take the lead on the Council’s projects. The Chief Officer is accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources and will report to them as and when required.

Strategic delivery is at the core of the role. Chief Officers come from a range of backgrounds, but they share an enthusiasm for serving the community. If you come from outside the sector then full support, training and mentoring will be provided.

Hours of work are flexible and include some evening and occasional weekend working. You will receive 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The Council offers a contributory pension scheme.

If you would like to find out more, please call or email our Recruitment Consultant at the Local Government Resource Centre, to register your interest, and a recruitment pack will be sent to you: Dianne.rickaby@stanley-tc.gov.uk Tel: 01207 299109

For a full application pack please email: dianne.rickaby@stanley-tc.gov.uk

Closing date: 12th October 2023

Caseworker

Salary: Up to £27,560 depending on experience

Do you have excellent organisational skills, a good eye for detail and looking for a new challenge in a rapidly expanding company? Have you got knowledge and experience of working with people that require assistance with completing documents and require guidance in finding solutions there independent living? If so Millbrook Healthcare are recruiting and we are looking for individuals just like you!

Our Home Improvement Agency Services (HIA’s) are dedicated to designing fit-for-purpose adaptations to properties enabling clients to live independently.

We work closely with, Local Authorities and Social Care Organisations providing a complete outsourced service that significantly reduces costs, delivers better quality and an enhanced customer experience. Millbrook Healthcare provides services which support people to remain in their home as independently as possible. We are looking for a Caseworker to support our clients with applications for minor and major adaptations, joining our team in Dorset.

What are we looking for in a Casework Officer?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate team player to join our team in Blandford Forum and Dorchester and support the people we work with to live independently. This role can be based out of either Blandford Forum or Dorchester depending on your location.

This role will involve the undertaking of holistic assessments, exploring their options, and working out the best solution to meet their needs. You will be responsible for discussing housing options, assessing entitlement to grants and other mean tested benefits.

You will work in collaboration with other services provided by Dorset Council and external bodies to ensure that a seamless service is delivered to customers ensuring the sharing of information is performed in accordance to Millbrook’s policies and procedures.

To be considered for this position you must possess and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Excellent organisational skills with a good eye for detail

• Good administration and customer service skills

• Experience of managing workload effectively

• A full UK driving license and access to a car for work

• Knowledge of DFG legislation and welfare benefits would be highly beneficial, though training can be given in these areas.

What can we offer you?

• Up to £27,560 per annum dependent on experience

• Monday to Friday: 40 hours but part time hours can be considered

• Company Pension Scheme

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Life Assurance

• Childcare Voucher Scheme

For further information please see attached Job Description at: https://jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/health-social-care-millbrook-healthcare-group-caseworkermillbrook-healthcare/47055.job or ring Alison Walker on: 07966 886340

Do you:

Bungay High School Queens Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW

Tel: 01986 892140

Email: jcappsjenner@bungayhigh.co.uk

Website: www.bungayhigh.co.uk

Finance Manager

Salary: £35,411 – £42,380 per annum

• have substantial experience of education finance?

• have a logical financial brain and enjoy building excellent customer relationships?

• like making a real difference with no two days the same?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for the right person to work as a Finance Manager to support our schools. We are looking for someone experienced in education or charity finance with the ability to manage your own workload to effectively deliver high quality financial management services. We are a multi academy trust with finance roles in our schools so as well as managing finance within your own designated school, you will also work with colleagues across the Trust in a supported network. Please do not hesitate to contact Michelle Roots for an informal conversation about the role, via Jayne Capps‐Jenner in the first instance – 01986 891642.

Other exciting opportunities in our school:

Premises and Compliance Administrator Cover Supervisor Librarian + Administrative Support Teaching Assistant

Please use the above contact details for further information.

Please email applications to Jayne Capps‐Jenner at jcappsjenner@bungayhigh.co.uk

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.

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/

Head Teacher

Salary: Pay Range L21 – L31, Group 5

Head Teacher required for Spring Common Academy from January 2024.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dynamic individual to lead and develop our outstanding area special school.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated professional, with a passion for improving the life chances and opportunities of children and young people with SEND, to join us from January 2024.

Spring Common Academy is a friendly and welcoming school for pupils aged 3-19 with an increasingly complex range of learning difficulties associated with Autism, communication and interaction, physical disabilities and medical needs. It is a very large special school with 209 pupils from Huntingdon and the surrounding area of Cambridgeshire and is part of Horizons Education Trust. It is permanently in demand for places and is well thought of within the area and region due to outward facing work and collaboration

If you:

• have the abilities to lead an 'Outstanding' special school (last 2 inspections) and continue its journey;

• have strong leadership and management skills either as an existing Head or someone who has extensive Leadership experience in a special school;

• have the ability to further develop a clear vision of continued excellence with the current leadership team, staff, parents and Trustees;

• are committed to working with the other special schools in the MAT for Horizons Education Trust and working with our supportive Trustees to develop a centre of excellence.

We can offer you:

• a friendly warm and welcoming first name school;

• a supportive, experienced and motivated Senior Leadership Team;

• a school where all staff are always valued, secure and have a strong sense of commitment and belonging;

• a supportive induction period for the first term working alongside the Executive Headteacher;

• friendly pupils and families who love the school, some of whom have had a challenging journey so far but appreciate help and support;

• the opportunity to work strategically to develop your leadership skills, within an expanding Trust and use your school improvement skills to support new schools;

• Take the lead on trust – wide initiatives for the benefit of the Trust to grow capacity across multiple sites and to build succession readiness.

• opportunities to work locally and regionally to develop the work of the school to develop the curriculum and preparation for adulthood.

• Relocation package can be negotiated to support expenses for removals to move into the area.

For full information about the school and the trust please visit the trust website: www.horizons.org.uk

As a Trust we are committed to ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils. All staff will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 2nd October, 2023. Interview dates: TBC.

Some items may be held via Teams prior to interview.

An application pack is available on our website: https://www.horizonsedt.org.uk/news/?pid=33&nid=3

For further information, please contact Jon Panther, Operations Manager, jpanther@horizons.org.uk

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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.

Grade 5-6

Class 2 LGV Drivers

Salary £27,344 to £33,820 or £14.17 to £17.53 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.

Environmental Services Operatives (Loaders)

Grade 3

Salary £22,369 to £24,054 or £11.59 to £12.46 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.

Grade 3-4

Grounds Maintenance Operatives

Salary £22,369-£26,845 or £11.59 to £13.91 (07:30 – 15:30

Pay Award Pending

Monday-Thursday and 15:00 on Friday)

We are looking for operatives to join the grounds maintenance team, you should have general grounds maintenance skills and experience of using light plant and powered tools. Candidates must also have a full valid driving licence including trailer towing (Category B+E entitlement).

For an informal discussion for any of these posts, please contact Danny Johnson on 01799 510597. Please apply online via our recruitment link https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers

CVs will not be accepted

Town Clerk

Salary Scale: LC4 – SCP 55 – 62 per annum (£67,756 - £81,069 inclusive) (depending on experience and qualifications) (pay award pending)

Plus – Local Government Pension Scheme, Generous Relocation Package and Free Parking.

Huntingdon Town Council is seeking to appoint an innovative, forward thinking, and proactive Town Clerk to take over from the highly respected retiring Clerk and continue to drive the Council forwards. The Town Clerk will have responsibility for ensuring that the instructions of the Council are carried out and will work actively with elected members to help develop existing services.

The Council has a Corporate Plan (2018-22) which was fully reviewed in 2022. The Town Council opened its new Eco Community Centre in February 2020 and the opening of its new Crematorium and Cemetery, nursery and depot took place in October 2022. In addition, environmentally the Town Council is progressively moving forward with innovative ideas and sustainable initiatives, including a sustainable cricket pavilion which is due to open toward the end of 2023.

The Town Clerk will have a significant role in maintaining the Town Council’s Civic Traditions along with implementing the Corporate Plan and its impact on operations and staffing. The post holder will be the Proper Officer of the Council, with all the responsibilities that go with that critical role.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience – a track record of service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be motivated, community focused, and possess sound managerial, communication and organisational skills.

Candidates should have a sound knowledge of local government law and procedures. A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification is required as a minimum. It is anticipated that there will be a handover period from the current, retiring Town Clerk to the new postholder.

Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Huntingdon Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

A relocation package will be negotiated for the right candidate. This process is being managed by a third party acting for the Town Council. For an informal discussion and to access the Recruitment Pack then please call Mr Reg Williams on 07494 760535 or email: reg.williams@localconsultancy.co.uk

• The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Monday 18th September.

• An informal reception will take place at the Council offices on Wednesday 18th October.

• Formal interviews will take place at the same venue on Thursday 19th October.

• It is hoped that the new Town Clerk will commence their role on Monday 8th January 2024.

KS2 – Year 6 Class Teacher Salary – MPS

St Mary’s RC Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant Primary School situated in Lowestoft. Staff, parents and Governors are very proud of the school and recognise it is a delightful place to grow and learn.

The school shares an Executive Headteacher with another local Catholic school and there is a tradition of long established joint support between the two schools and the aspiration to share more leadership, staffing, CPD and vision to be the best possible environments for learning, growth and spiritual development.

St Mary’s RC Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Year 6 teacher to join our highly committed team. Staff wellbeing is at the centre of our practice and we are looking for a class teacher who is passionate about learning.

We are looking for:

• An enthusiastic, well-motivated and committed Key Stage 2 teacher

• A team player with a passion for making a difference and improving pupil outcomes

• An outstanding and creative classroom practitioner with high expectations for pupils’ work and behaviour

• Good knowledge and understanding of the curriculum

• Is committed to developing themselves and demonstrates reflective practice

Closing date: 8 September 2023

Interview date: 14 September 2023

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Salary – Scale B point 2 £3,080.97 actual pa

We wish to appoint a capable, adaptable, caring and responsible person to become part of our hardworking, supportive and committed midday supervisory team. You will need to be enthusiastic, reliable and relate well to children. The post is for 6.67 hours each week term time only from 11:50 – 13:10. The successful candidate will receive training and will be responsible with others for setting up the dining hall, clearing and cleaning tables and supervising children both eating lunch and at playtime and other duties under the guidance of appropriate SLT.

Closing date: 4 September 2023

Interview date: 8 September 2023

For an application form and further details, please visit the school website and refer to our vacancies page: https://www.stmarysrcps.com/about-us/vacancies/

Application forms should be returned to Mrs A Goddard, Head of School via the school office: office@stmarysrcps.org

Applicants should be supportive of our ethos. St John the Baptist CMAT welcomes applications from members of minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. The MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to DBS checks along with relevant employment checks.

Senior Support Worker - St Luke's

Salary: £24,496 plus enhancements paid for weekends

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for 4 aspiring Senior Support Workers to support our existing team and further develop within in our supported living service.

Reablement Support Worker

Salary: £21,575 - £21,968 pro rata plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays

The Reablement Team serving Cambridgeshire provides a life-changing service to people by helping them to live independently in their own homes. All our new Support Workers receive high quality training so previous experience or qualifications in social care are not essential. So, if you are enthusiastic and motivated, want to help the people in your community, as well as working in a role that will be full of variety and job satisfaction, being a Support Worker could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Enhanced Response Service Responder

Salary: £21,575 - £21,968

Our innovative and successful Enhanced Response Service which responds to community calls is expanding. The service provides fast community response to ‘lifeline’ alarm calls, Ambulance calls and Urgent Social Care calls. We are a fast moving responsive service and want to hear from people with experience of domiciliary services, who want to help people to be as independent as possible in their own homes.

Support Worker - Jasmine house

Salary: £11.18 - £11.39 per hour

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part time role (20 hours) based in Ely. The post will involve supporting adults with learning disabilities in keeping their lives independent and safe.

Support Worker - Cambridge Accommodation Services

Salary: £11.18 - £11.39 per hour, plus enhancements

Cambridge Accommodation Services is based in central Cambridge and supports tenants with learning disabilities in a respite, residential and supported living setting.

Support Worker - March Accommodation & Respite Services

Salary: £11.18 - £11.39 per hour, plus enhancements for Sat £16.78 & Sun £19.92 and bank holidays £22.38

Alder Close Supported Living & Respite is based in the town of March and Supports tenants in a range of bungalows and houses at Alder Close and Cornmill, March.

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

Senior Transportation Planner

Salary: Band G SCP 32-37 (38,296 - £43,516 per annum)

(£19.85 - £22.56 per hour)

The successful applicant will be a senior member of a team using a combination of engineering and planning skills to develop schemes and prepare business cases for all types of transport projects from packages of active travel improvements to larger multi-modal corridors and junction modifications.

Applicants should possess as a minimum a degree in Transportation Studies, Civil Engineering, Town Planning or equivalent professional qualification and have at least three years’ experience working in the transportation sector and be familiar with policy development, sustainable transport, travel plans and traffic modelling.

If you meet these criteria and are looking to play an important role in the development of transport projects, then we welcome your application

This post attracts a market supplement of £5,000 in addition to the salary, which is subject to an annual review. The post also attracts a golden hello of £2,000

For more information or an informal discussion regarding any of the above posts please contact either Andy Miller, Strategic Planning & Transportation Manager, andy_miller@sandwell.gov.uk Tel: 0121 569 4249 or Talvinder Sandhu, Transportation Team Leader, talvinder_sandhu@sandwell.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/171036/senior-transportationplanner/

Archdiocese of Birmingham in Partnership with Warwickshire Local Authority St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School

HEADTEACHER

DAVENTRY ROAD, SOUTHAM, WARWICKSHIRE, CV47 1PS

NOR: 160

Group 2: ISR 15-21

Due to the relocation of our well-respected and inspirational head teacher, the governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and visionary head teacher to lead our successful, happy and growing Catholic school community from January 2024, or earlier if possible.

The successful applicant will be committed to our mission: “Inspiring children to love learning and live in the light of Christ” valuing all children for their unique gifts and talents, enabling pupils to become independent learners who work hard, aim high and fully develop their potential. You will continue to place the Christian values at the heart of the school, and be a practising Catholic.

In return, you will lead a ‘good’ school (OFSTED 2019), be supported by a hardworking and dedicated staff, a committed Governing body, welcoming parents and well behaved and motivated pupils grouped in single form classes from Year 1 to Year 6 with an Early Years Foundation Stage class, in a spacious building with ample grounds. At Easter 2024 we shall be joining Our Lady of the Magnificat Academy.

St Mary's is a long-established and growing school that is highly regarded in the local area; Southam is a thriving market town set in the beautiful South Warwickshire countryside and is centrally located between the towns of Leamington Spa (approx. 7 miles) and Rugby (approx. 10 miles) with good transport links to major centres.

St Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Visits to the school are encouraged and will give you a feel for our lovely school:

Tel: 01926 812512

Email: admin3505@welearn365.com

Website: www.stmaryssoutham.org.uk

To apply please visit the school website or WM Jobs: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/employer/1877

Closing date: 5th October 2023

Interviews: 12th October 2023

Central Network Manager

Salary: Grade 12 (£46,549 ‐ £49,590 per annum) Required as soon as possible

Our Multi Academy Company (MAC) was formed in September 2013 with just one secondary school and two primary schools. Over the past 10 years, we have grown to two secondary schools and six primary schools, educating over 3000 pupils aged 3‐18 years. Our MAC footprint sits across the local authorities of Dudley, Sandwell, Birmingham and Walsall, all serving wonderfully diverse and vibrant communities.

Our MAC is very much at the beginning of its digital journey. Our schools are eager to work together to find the best digital learning solutions and therefore it is vital that we are able to communicate effectively across the whole MAC using appropriate platforms. Building the infrastructure to support this is the critical first step in enabling technology to make lives better across all of the schools within our MAC family. In addition to supporting our schools, the successful candidate will therefore play a key role alongside the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop our central network. The role will evolve within the MAC. Working alongside the Central Services Team, it will initially be based within the MAC central office with travel to all schools as and when required. The purpose of the role is to provide a proactive and reactive service within the St John Bosco Catholic Academy; to ensure that day to day, the IT networks and provision are maintained effectively and efficiently across our estate – as well as to assist in the provision of specialist IT support services for students, staff and delivery of the curriculum. The successful candidate will report to, and also work with, the COO.

For details including a full job description and application form please contact recruitment@sjbca.co.uk or contact Mrs Caroline Caddick on 01384 889422 Applications can also be completed online at www.sjbca.co.uk.

Assistant Director Governance and Democracy

Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum

We are an ambitious Council, passionate about our place and communities. Melton is going places and we are supporting the delivery of game changing infrastructure investment through a relief road, developing a bold Asset Development Programme and, having secured significant Levelling Up Funding, now need to deliver for our communities. We are seeking an exceptional and equally ambitious candidate to join our progressive team, become our Assistant Director for Governance and Democracy and Monitoring Officer; who can help us deliver and lead the legal, democratic services and elections teams to work efficiently, ensuring they have capacity to deliver first-class advice and services.

The Council’s new joint administration is keen to ensure the Council’s governance and decision making processes are collaborative and inclusive and our new Assistant Director will have a key role in supporting a review of current processes to ensure they meet this requirement and achieve the best outcomes for our community. We are looking for a pragmatic, solution focused and “can do” individual with management experience in legal services, ideally as a Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer to support Members and Officers undertaking this Governance Review.

In this role you will make a key contribution, at a senior level, to the design and delivery of a new Corporate Strategy that will set out clear priorities for the future, as well as advising in relation to other major projects supporting the regeneration of the borough and delivery of services to the community. You will work closely with elected members and as a statutory officer, operate within the Council’s Senior Leadership Team as the principle legal and governance advisor to ensure the Council and its officers act lawfully and maintain high standards of conduct.

As Deputy Returning Officer you will also be responsible for taking a lead role in the management of elections in the borough.

About us

The Borough of Melton is a hidden oasis in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside consisting of some 70 villages dotted around one of the oldest market towns in the UK, Melton Mowbray, known as the “Rural Capital of Food”, which is where our modern offices are based. Centrally located, we are well connected to the nearby town of Loughborough, and cities of Leicester, Nottingham, Peterborough and Lincoln, making it a prime location to live and work.

If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with: Alison McKane - Interim Assistant Director Governance and Democracy (Telephone: 01664 502 543 and Email: AMcKane@melton.gov.uk)

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.publiclawjobs.co.uk/display-job/27073/Assistant-Director-Governance-andDemocracy.html?searchId=1691488779.5098&page=1

QA OPERATIVE

An opportunity is available for you to join our quality team near Brigg, North Lincolnshire.

Playing a key role in ensuring that the right quality produce leaves our site by following our BRCGS, Food safety & Quality Management Systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring of raw materials, packaging and finished products.

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• communicate effectively to all levels

• Work independently with attention to detail

• maintain accurate records

You must be computer literate and have a good level of literacy and numeracy

IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE:

• Worked within a quality role

• Fresh produce experience

Shift 8:00am to 4.30pm with flexibility to work on other shifts.

Please send your CV to info@bennettpotatoes.co.uk

Finance Director

Salary: £50,833 to £54,833 per annum

Due to the planned forthcoming retirement of the school’s Finance Manager, Prince Henry’s is seeking to appoint a full‐time Finance Director. The successful applicant will have a suitable Chartered Management Accounting qualification and will have overall responsibility for the efficient and secure administration of the school’s finances on a day‐to‐day basis, reporting to and liaising with the Headteacher (Accounting Officer) and Operations Manager (Chief Operating Officer).

In addition, the post holder will assist and provide advice to the school’s Board of Directors (governors) and lead all financial matters on behalf of the Trust and will liaise closely with the Operations Manager in relation to operational and business matters.

Operating as a senior member of the school’s support staff and alongside the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this is a key role for the organisation with the potential for significant career development at an exciting time of growth as Prince Henry’s moves towards the formation of a new Multi Academy Trust.

The successful applicant will be a member of an appropriate financial body (Essential) and possess:

• Experience of producing financial and management accounts and budgetary control (Essential)

• In‐depth knowledge and experience of financial and non‐financial modelling (Essential)

• Knowledge of legislation affecting payment of salaries, pensions and provision of benefits (Essential)

• Proven track record and experience of leading teams (Essential)

• Experience of working in a school/educational setting as either an auditor or employee (Advantageous)

• Experience of negotiating contractual agreements (Advantageous)

• Knowledge and experience of the charity sector (Advantageous)

For potential applicants who wish to visit the school before submitting an application, the Headteacher and members of the Senior Leadership Team will be available on the afternoon of Wednesday 27th September 2023. Please contact Zoe Bradley, for further details The application form, together with other useful information, can be downloaded from the school’s website www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk or is available from the Headteacher’s PA & HR Manager, Mrs Zoe Bradley (email secretary@princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk or telephone 01386 765588). Applications can be submitted to Zoe Bradley in a hard copy format or electronically by email.

Closing date for applications: 9.30am, Monday 2nd October 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 16th October 2023

Conservation Officer

Salary: £22,777 - £34,723 per annum (Depending on skills and experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week

This is your opportunity to make your mark in built heritage conservation. Working as part of our busy, high profile, multi-disciplinary Heritage Services team, the post will provide the opportunity to showcase your positivity, flair and public engagement skills in a range of pro-active conservation and heritage projects including conservation area appraisals and local listing. The post also allows for the successful candidate to provide specialist conservation advice on planning matters generally, as well as being a case officer for Listed Building Consent applications, though this is not initially the main job focus. Whilst the role will be based in Wychavon there will be occasions when you will be required to work across the Malvern Hills district as well. The role is for the person who wants to get out there, make a beneficial long-term difference and deliver real results on the ground.

About you

The successful candidate should have:

• A recognised degree level qualification in historic building conservation or a closely related subject.

• Relevant work experience in a planning or built heritage environment and have the ability to independently undertake site visits across a wide geographical area.

• The ability to be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with your colleagues, the public and other heritage professionals to ensure positive heritage outcomes.

• Ability to problem solve, meet deadlines, good written, oral and graphic communication skills.

• The postholder must hold a full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel around Wychavon and Malvern districts.

What we offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. That's why, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Agile Working (up to 60% home working)

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Discounted Gym and swim membership

• Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services

• Health and Wellbeing support

• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE

• Kaarp discount scheme which provides a range of employee discounts for days out and holidays

For further information about the role please contact Sarah Lowe (Senior Conservation Officer) on: 01386 565303 or email: sarah.lowe@wychavon.gov.uk

Assistant Headteacher – Senco

Salary: Leadership scale, L5 to L9

Are you an outstanding teacher? Are you looking for a position in Senior Leadership? Are you a creative, inspiring, and dynamic leader with a passion for SEND? Do you have a strong understanding of the Code of Practice and a commitment to providing the best possible support for pupils with SEND? If so, we want you to join our team as our Special Educational Needs Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO).

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead SEND across our school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Assistant Head Teacher who will play a major role in the leadership and development of the school as part of our effective Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for SEND, inclusion and behaviour management and who shares our very high expectations of children’s learning, achievement, and behaviour. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an outstanding, experienced classroom practitioner, an inspirational leader who can motivate pupils and colleagues with strong and proven leadership skills and that you are committed to working in partnership with pupils, parents, governors, and the wider community.

For further details and an application form: https://www.reach2.org/vacancy/assistant-headteacher-senco/

Class Teacher KS1 or KS2

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Are you a teacher with a passion for teaching and learning, looking for an exciting new role?

Scientia Academy are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team on our exciting journey towards being an outstanding Academy.

We aim to appoint someone who can make a real difference and help secure outstanding outcomes for our children and families.

What we are looking for in our teaching staff – someone who is:

• passionate about teaching at primary level (KS1 and/or KS2),

• committed to a child-led approach to teaching and learning,

• committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best,

• able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community,

• able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations,

• able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for all our children and support them in becoming lifelong learners,

• committed to promoting inclusion, equality and celebrating diversity,

• able to deliver effective phonics using the RWI program.

For further details and an application form: https://www.reach2.org/vacancy/class-teacher-ks1-ks2-2/

Educational Psychologists

Salary: £42,811 - £52,440

Following the retirement of several of our team members, we have fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Educational Psychologists to join our creative and friendly service.

This year, our service has led on local authority wide initiatives, including our nationally renowned literacy project, supporting Looked After children as part of joint work with the Virtual School and our in-demand ELSA project. We continue to use psychology in everything we do to change and improve the life experiences of children and families in Staffordshire.

We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join us who will add to our diverse practice and who want to work creatively in applying psychology to achieve great outcomes for our children and families in Staffordshire. As a new member of the team, you will be supported to develop your psychological practice and to collaborate with team members with similar interests.

We have new positions in the following districts: Lichfield x 4 and Newcastle x 4.

Main Responsibilities

Through the effective application of psychological principles and techniques you will:

• work collaboratively with teachers and parents in partnership with others responsible for children’s development and education to identify and find solutions to the concerns they may experience in promoting children’s development, learning, and relationships

• support schools or settings within their locality in promoting the psychological and emotional well-being of their community

• work with and support schools and settings within their locality to develop their organisation and the skills of their staff to promote the inclusion of all children and young people

• assist schools and settings within their locality to promote equal opportunities and to help children and young people make their views known and heard

• contribute to the LA’s policy making, planning and strategic initiatives, and assist the LA in fulfilling its statutory duties.

• take part in, and contribute to providing a range of service development projects, CPD opportunities and supervision.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need an honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as recognised post graduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology. We are also interested in receiving applications from those who are due to qualify in September 2024/5. You must be registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or in the case of trainee EPs following completion of your recognised qualification in September 2024/2025.

For further information, please contact Melissa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist: melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk or on 07814 772157

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/171607/educational-psychologists/

Closing date: 30th September 2023

Interviews will be held on: 5th and 6th October 2023

Senior Curator

Grade and salary: Grade 7, £39,493 per annum

Location: Wolverhampton Art Gallery (There is also the option to work part of the week from home if desired as and when business needs allow)

Contract: Permanent, working 37 hours over a 7‐day week

The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a talented Senior Curator to oversee the curatorial functions across the city’s arts and culture venues including the conception, management, curation and delivery of the visual arts programme and permanent displays as well as the management and care of the city’s collection of art and objects.

Wolverhampton Arts and Culture service is an Arts Council England, National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) and oversees the operational delivery of three venues within the city, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Bantock House Museum and Bilston Gallery, as well as managing the city’s collection of art, sculpture and heritage pieces and delivering educational and creative, exhibitions, events and activities in the venues and the community.

The Arts and Culture Service is committed to delivering a diverse visual arts programme and permanent displays that tell the story of Wolverhampton through the eyes and voices of its residents. This position will manage the collections and work with the curatorial team, local, regional & national organisation/stakeholders and the wider arts and culture service to develop a major redisplay of the permanent galleries at Wolverhampton Art Gallery that truly reflect the city’s multicultural population and develop a dynamic and relevant future programme of temporary/touring exhibitions and associated events, delivering to key outcomes identified as part of the Arts Council funded NPO funding agreement for 2023‐26 and the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Strategic Plan.

The successful candidate must:

• Have a passion for arts and culture and be committed to making a positive change in the delivery of the programme and permanent displays, championing inclusivity, and attracting new and diverse audiences.

• Have a positive and flexible approach to their job and be able to work weekends and evenings as and when required.

• Be a positive team player with excellent time management skills, experience in working to deadlines and effectively managing workloads.

• Be a highly organised, flexible, creative problem solver with excellent written and verbal communications skills. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/171513/senior‐curator/

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 24 September 2023 with interviews taking place on Monday 9th October 2023.

Admin Assistant

Salary: £10.42 per hours (£12944.54 actual salary)

Purpose of the role:

To be an ambassador for the school when meeting parents and other visitors and to act as first point of reference.

To provide general administrative support and first aid to the School under the instruction of Senior Staff and to assist in the efficient running of the School Office. To contribute to the overall vision and ethos of the school ensuring the best standards possible for pupils and staff. To be aware of and support differences and to ensure equal opportunities for all.

This role reports directly to the Office Manager

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/171265/admin-assistant/

Teaching Assistant

Terms of Employment: Permanent, term time only (35 weeks per year)

Salary: £10.42per hour

Hours of Work: 08:00-3:30

Statement of Purpose

To work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher or providing one to one support as directed by the teacher. Provide specific support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/171260/teaching-assistant/

After School Care Supervisor

Terms of Employment: Term Time only

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 15.30-18.00 (12.5 per week)

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Statement of Purpose

To be responsible for the development and daily supervision of the after school club providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.

To work in partnership with parents and carers, and to promote the wellbeing of the children.

To develop, implement and review the policies, procedures and practices within the after school club in line with the agreed principles of the after school club ethos.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/171266/after-school-care-supervisor/

Experienced Wind Turbine Technician

Salary: £18.16 - £19.93 DOE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Natural Generation Ltd is one of the leading service and maintenance providers in the UK. We have recently merged with Earthmill Maintenance Ltd to make us now, the largest provider of Operations & Maintenance in the UK, specializing in distributed onshore 50 - 500kW wind turbines Inc. Endurance, Northern Power Systems, Vestas & Windflow machines. Due to continued expansion, we are looking for highly skilled Experienced Wind Turbine Technician’s to complement our already skilled workforce.

Candidates will need to live within the Bathgate, Scotland OR Newtown, Wales area.

Please note due to the nature of the role and the locations of the turbines, working away during the week and occasionally at the weekend, will be expected as standard. Working away bonuses and overtime are applied as standard. Our teams are strong in skill set and have an incredible ethos, are you the person that can make a positive contribution to our business?

We are looking for two outstanding candidates that can demonstrate a high level of mechanical engineering experience & sound understanding of hydraulics with a can do attitude! If this is you, why not apply today?

Essential Experience

• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanics and hydraulics (time not included for apprenticeships)

• Excellent fault-finding abilities

• Ability to install, repair, service, test and troubleshoot equipment

• Must be able to read method statements and schematics/diagrams

• Ability to work flexible hours and work around a changing schedule

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and diagnostic skills

• Ability to work independently without supervision at times

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job which include bending, lifting heavy equipment and working in confined spaces

Desirable Experience

• Experience with lifting operations

• Working on Endurance, NPS, Vestas & Windflow Turbines

• IOSH/NEBOSH Qualifications or working towards

General Responsibilities

• Scheduled service in accordance with guidelines.

• Fault finding, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on all turbine systems, which will include mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies and any major component changes.

• Proactive repair or component replacement to prevent complete failure or system downtime.

• Completing all job sheets (action lists, time sheets, materials used, work done descriptions) in a timely and accurate manner.

• Accounting for all your movements of stock to/from warehouses and vehicles.

• Identify new potential areas where turbines could fail and proactively develop solutions

• Provide detailed technical support in resolving problems, including fault finding or developing new ways of working, specialist tools/equipment required and parts

• Maintaining and Inspecting fall arrest systems

• Helping develop and mentor technicians

• Any other work as required by management

Health & Safety is at the forefront of all planned & reactive works, and is a fundamental part of our business. We pride ourselves on our safe methods of working and keeping our workplace as safe as feasibly possible. Our commitment to working safely in an environment free of incidents and injuries is promoted by our management team and is adhered to by our entire organisation.

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Company events

• Company pension

• Private dental insurance

• Private medical insurance

• Sick pay

• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

• Performance bonus

Essential Qualifications:

• GWO BST

• GWO BTT

Experience:

• 5 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road

To apply and for more information email: jobs@naturalgen.co.uk

Executive Leader (CEO)

Reports to: Chair of Trust Board

Start date: September 2023

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Salary: Seven-point scale within the Group 5 band of L18-L31 (£67,351-£91,679, to be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Band/ ISR will increase as the Trust grows. Contract: Permanent

Mighty Oaks Academy Trust (MOAT) is offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, leader to develop our growing Trust based in the Telford and Wrekin, and Shropshire areas.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic leader whose priority is to ensure all pupils receive an exceptional education and that our staff are supported to deliver outstanding outcomes. Ideally, you will have experience of working and leading improvement beyond one school.

Our Trust currently consists of two primary schools, attended by approximately 700 fabulous pupils! One of our schools is based in Telford, and the other is in a rural setting, just outside the town. Our schools work closely together supported by a small central team, currently based in Telford.

The Trust is at a very exciting stage in its development, and looking to expand and grow. We are seeking an inspirational and outward facing leader who can facilitate a clear growth strategy, build relationships with stakeholders and drive school improvement and staff development. Whilst the successful candidate will be expected to have first rate business skills to manage a growing and ambitious Trust, what matters most is ensuring that our children benefit from the best possible opportunities, to exceed expectations and leave our schools with confidence to flourish on the next part of their journey into secondary school. The successful candidate will share the Trust’s ethos, values and ambition and be willing and able to lead it onto a period of growth.

We warmly welcome informal, confidential conversations and questions. Please contact the Chair of the Trust, Keith Hall, at: ChairofTrustees.MOAT@taw.org.uk

For further details and to apply please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/153857/executive-leader-ceo-mighty-oaks-academy-trust/

Or contact: Miss Jo Hart (Trust Operations Manager) on Joanne.Hart@taw.org.uk

Tel: 01952 387 927 or 01952 387 827

Head of School - Buildwas Academy

Start date: September 2023

Salary: Seven-point scale – L4 – L10 (£45,434 - £55,360), to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Contract: Permanent

Mighty Oaks Academy Trust (MOAT) is offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, enthusiastic and inspirational Head of School to join our Trust based in the Telford and Wrekin, and Shropshire areas.

Our Trust currently consists of two primary schools, attended by approximately 700 fabulous pupils! Buildwas Academy is based in a rural setting in a quaint, Victorian school dating back to 1855, with 94 pupils on roll. Priorslee Academy is based in Telford and Wrekin. Our schools work closely together supported by a small central team, currently based in Telford. The Trust is at a very exciting stage in its development, and looking to expand and grow. The successful candidate will have a 0.4 teaching commitment (2 days).The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• Excellent teaching skills and the ability to lead others by example

• Commitment to Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

• Successful leadership experience in a range of primary school contexts.

• The ability to uphold and enhance the ethos of the school, recognising the values which underpin the work of our school.

• A commitment to leading high quality teaching and learning, and to raising pupil achievement, at all levels; including that of disadvantaged groups and high attainers.

• The ability to effectively lead innovation in teaching, learning and the curriculum.

• The ability to influence, inspire, and motivate.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be approachable and accessible to staff, pupils, parents and governors.

• The ability to build highly effective relationships within the school community and with other agencies.

• Commitment to delivering our vision, ethos and the drive to be outstanding.

We warmly welcome informal, confidential conversations and questions.

Please contact the Executive Leader of the Trust, Steve Tilley, at: Steven.Tilley@taw.org.uk

To apply please contact: Miss Jo Hart (Trust Operations Manager) on: Joanne.Hart@taw.org.uk

Tel: 01952 387 927 or 01952 387 827

Witham Prospect School is an independent specialist residential care and education organisation that has been created to meet the needs of children and young people aged between 11 and 19 years who have severe and profound learning disabilities and who may also be on the autism spectrum, have complex care needs and behavioural concerns. We are situated on the outskirts of Norton Disney in Lincolnshire. Our ethos is to provide warm, safe and nurturing environments where children and young people entrusted to us are supported and enabled to achieve their full potential in all areas of their social, emotional, physical and academic development.

Head of Care - Witham Prospect School

Salary - £41,600.00 per annum (£20.00 per hour) plus Private health insurance.

Average Working Hours – 40 Hours Per week

30 Days Annual Leave P/A

The Role

The Head of Care will be expected to take responsibility for the leadership and management of the Children’s Homes alongside the Registered Manager and work in conjunction with the Responsible Individual when necessary. You will be expected to ensure the level of care is consistent across all provision and be accountable for compliance with the Children’s Home’s Regulations and support the Registered Manager during Ofsted inspections. The Head of Care will also have the Operational responsibility for ensuring that staff have the skills and knowledge to follow company policies and procedures.

Criteria for all Applicants

Essential Criteria:

• Hold or be working towards a Level 5 in Leadership/Management in Health & Social Care or Level 5 Registered Manager for Residential Childcare.

• Have previous experience in management positions within Residential Children’s homes and be familiar with the regulatory requirements of Children’s Home’s regs and other relevant legislation and guidance.

• Respect for people suffering from a range of disabilities and medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own.

Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice. Ability to create a culture of equal opportunities and prevent discrimination across all areas of the children’s home.

• Self –motivated and keen to learn.

Good managerial and organisational skills and able to manage own workload.

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and its ability to provide high quality care to all children and young people. To be included on the on-call rota system and be willing to alter working hours to ensure safety and adequate staffing numbers.

• Attendance at all extra-curricular activities, such as fates, children and young people’s holidays, proms and fund-raising events. Ensure these are well organised to maximise experience and enjoyment for all children, young people and their families.

• Be enthusiastic, confident and resilient also be able to manage behaviours that challenge.

• Excellent time keeper, reliable and honest.

• Excellent caring and compassionate skills towards people in need of care and support.

Must have an in-depth knowledge of the Quality Standards and revised Ofsted inspection framework as well as recent experience of management within a residential setting. Good knowledge of Residential Care Practice.

• Ability to act calmly, listen and respond effectively to different situations. Ability to deal effectively with crisis/emergencies. Ability to plan, allocate and delegate duties appropriately. Have the skills to develop positive relationships within the work setting and contribute effectively to achieve consistency and quality.

• Understand and be able to follow the procedures for reporting safeguarding to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and send Statutory Notifications to Ofsted. Have knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Legislation policies and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report concerns and be able to provide appropriate advice to the care team.

• To uphold confidentiality on all levels. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to maintain confidentiality in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). Excellent knowledge of the current legislation and regulations relating to children and young people with learning disabilities.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Registered Manger’s responsibilities to promote and ensure the general health, safety and welfare of the children and young people.

• Has the ability to communicate effectively with the children and young people using a variety of different communication methods and support/implement their use within the home/school.

• Understand and be able to follow the procedures for reporting safeguarding to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and send Statutory Notifications to Ofsted. Have knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Legislation policies and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report concerns and be able to provide appropriate advice to the care team.

Desirable Criteria:

Ability to manage set budget/business management.

• Good understanding of children and young people’s individual needs and rights and how they can be best met in a residential setting.

• Knowledge and understanding of person centred approaches and how to promote person centred support throughout the care teams.

Awareness of how individuals develop and learn. Knowledge of how to develop at team that is competent and works well together.

• Ability to manage set budget/business management.

Working with Witham Prospect School is incredibly rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salary and extensive training aimed at developing and enhancing skills further. In addition, staff receive:

• Bike2Work Scheme. Full funded DBS Checks.

• An automatic Pension Scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme. Death in Service Insurance Scheme.

• Christmas Bonus- Voucher for all staff.

• Loyalty Bonuses (length of service award).

• Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus (payment of £450 on successful completion of 6 months).

• A fully paid two weeks induction prior to working with children and young people.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service background check and receipt of a minimum of two satisfactory references and ability to provide documentation that confirms legal right to work in United Kingdom. Witham Prospect School is committed to becoming an Equal Opportunities Employer.

For further information on this post or to obtain application form, please contact Lilian Akinyosoye, Human Resource Manager at the following email address: lilian@withamprospect.co.uk or you can me on 0152 2789067

HGV Drivers Required

We are looking to recruit full time HGV Drivers to be based out of NI, the main work would be Ireland / Mainland UK.

• Over 25 for insurance reasons

• Minimum 1 years HGV driving experience

• Full time position

Pay will be negotiated at the time of interview depending on experience.

Please submit your up to date CV by visiting: https://www.jobstoday.co.uk/jobs/236771797hgv-drivers-at-mcnally-distribution-logistics-ltd

Grounds Workers for both NI & UK based role

REPORTS TO: Site Manager

Essential Criteria

• Hold a current CSR card or equal approved

• Hold a CPCS card for Dumpers, rollers, 360 diggers up to 6 ton

• The role involves working at heights and the use of small hand tools, as directed by the Site Manager

• Previous experience within this role

HGV Driver Class 1

REPORTS TO: Transport Manager

Essential Criteria

• High levels of Health and Safety standards.

• Numerate and literate.

• Current CPC.

• Excellent verbal communication.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Flexibility.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of multi-drop deliveries.

• Current Forklift Certificate (B1 Counterbalance)

• Must have at least two years HGV driving experience, hold a clean driving licence and a current drivers qualification card.

Telehandler/Digger Driver

REPORTS TO: Site Manager

Essential Criteria

• Certified Telehandler Driver with construction site experience

• Hold a current and valid CPCS Card. Other card schemes may be acceptable, however these must be authorised by the Head of Health and Safety

PAY STRUCTURE AND WORKING HOURS:

To be discussed at interview

Please send CVs to admin@ehagroup.co.uk

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (5 POSTS)

Salary: £22,369 ‐ £23,194 per annum (pay award pending) Plus

£2,796 ‐ £2,899 p.a for weekend enhancements

This is an exciting opportunity to join our award‐winning team in Parking Services. We are constantly working to support the city to be vibrant and welcoming to everyone by ensuring that parking is readily available, easy to access and the road network is kept as free flowing as possible.

Becoming a Civil Enforcement Officer

Your primary role will be to encourage considerate parking both on‐street and in our off‐street car parks by taking appropriate action against illegally parked vehicles so that other drivers can go about their daily business with minimum disruption.

This post is subject to a standard DBS disclosure to determine if successful candidates are suitable for the post. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions.

Experience of working in a parking enforcement environment would be advantageous. The successful applicants need to be able to work 9 and a quarter hours each shift, including on some weekends. The rota is working 4 days over 7. Full training and uniform will be provided.

For an informal discussion please contact Steve Foster, Team Manager on 07464 133395.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Closing date: 28th September 2023

FACULTY LEADER FOR MFL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Salary: £56,062‐£61,822

The school is seeking to recruit a Faculty Leader for Modern Foreign Languages & Social Sciences. The role has become available due to the promotion of the previous post holder.

Please contact Dan Crosland (Assistant Headteacher) via email: dcroslan@whickhamschool.org if you wish to arrange a time to see the school.

Closing date: 28th September 2023

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Salary: £33,945 ‐ £36,648

The school is seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Human Resource Manager who has the skills to support leaders to achieve our vision.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to:

• Work in partnership with the leadership team to support staff

• Provide up to date human resource advice to Academy leaders

• Lead on all aspects of the the school’s human resource policies, coaching and supporting managers to apply policies effectively

Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Lloyd Wood (Deputy Headteacher) Via email: lwood@whickhamschool.org to arrange a suitable time.

Closing date: 22nd September 2023

PASTORAL LEADER

Salary: Grade: I, £32,798 ‐ £35,336

The school is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Leader who will lead one of our year groups. The role of a Pastoral Leader is a an important position within Whickham School

We welcome visits by prospective applicants to the school. Please contact Michael Phillipson (Associate Deputy Headteacher) via email: phillmst@whickhamschool.org if you wish to arrange a time to see the school.

Closing date: 25th September 2023

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.whickhamschool.org/working‐at‐whickham/vacancies/

SOCIAL WORKER

Salary: £30,151 - £42,503 plus pending pay award Stockton Council are investing in children’s social work so that we can offer the very best service to children and families in our Borough. We want experienced social workers to come and join us on this journey as we create more and smaller teams.

Please note that this advertisement is not for Newly Qualified Social Workers. NQSWs should look out for adverts to join our new ASYE Academy!

We understand that experienced Social Workers have a lot of choice in where they go to work and we would like you to take a closer look at what we have to offer and what we want to achieve.

We are looking for social workers with experience in statutory children’s social work to join a Children and Families Social Care Team working with children who have either a child in need plan or a child protection plan including those who may be involved in Court proceedings.

We don’t have any limits or quotas dictating how many of the most experienced social workers we can have in Stockton, our progression decisions are based on merit and capability, in line with our progression policy. So in the spirit of this, we are really eager to recruit some exceptional social workers who are either working at our Senior Social Worker or Principal Practitioner levels or those who have the potential to work at these levels.

A market forces supplement of 15% salary (paid on a monthly basis) currently applies to this post (grade K – M). Market Forces supplements are subject to review.

We understand that money is not everything and social workers want time to spend with the children and families they work with.

To help achieve this, we’ve made our Children and Families Social Care Teams smaller with six social workers in each but we’re also creating more teams. The aim is to have manageable workloads and when we recruit to all of our new posts.

If you would like an informal chat about these opportunities please contact Jon Doyle, Service Lead Children and Families Social Care on 01642 524592 or jon.doyle@stockton.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Social_Worker/250118

Closing date: 25th September 2023

The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7DB

Tel: 01388 827380

Email: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk

Website: www.theoaksschool.co.uk

Head of School

L26 – L30 £81,927- £90,365

Permanent

Required from January 2024

The Governing Body for The Oaks Secondary School wishes to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Head of School who has drive, energy and vision.

The post holder will have responsibility for leadership and management of the school on a day-to-day basis and will be the first point of contact for all stakeholders and external agencies in matters relating to the school. You will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be directed by the Executive Headteacher in accordance with the current “School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions” document.

This post is based at The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last four inspections.

The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.

Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to Sarah Cochrane, School Business Manager, The Oaks Secondary School, Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB or email: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk

Completed applications should be returned to Sarah Cochrane at the above by Monday 2nd of October 2023 at noon, Interviews will take place on Monday 9th October and will be conducted by Governors of the Federation.

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER LEVEL 2

Salary: £36,298 - £40,478 per annum

The Governing Body of Hawthorn Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced School Business Manager with a range of proven skills to join our popular and diverse inner-city school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful school as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The school is looking for someone that will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with excellent professional and personal skills. We welcome applications from all industries and recognise the value of relevant transferable skills. Candidates should hold a relevant professional qualification. The role will involve strategic leadership and management of the school finances, premises and estate management, personnel and administration functions of the school.

Tours of the school are available and we would encourage you to visit our unique school before you apply. Please contact the school office (0191 2734237) to arrange a visit.

For further details and to apply please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/School_Business_Manager/242478

CHIEF OFFICER

Salary Scale: LC3 above substantive 42 – 45

(Full time – 37 hours per week)

BUSINESS MANAGER ‐ NORTHERN HUB

Salary: Scale Scp39 £45,495 ‐ Scp43 £49,590

We are looking to recruit an outstanding School Business Manager for our outstanding Schools.

This is an opportunity to join the Eden Academy Trust as we grow. This role will support the Chief Operating Officer.

We would like to hear from candidates who:

• have experience in finance, resource management, facilities management and Health and Safety

• are experienced managers

• are a proactive and a clear communicator

• have an interest in education

• can understand what best value means for our young people

We would welcome applications from candidates in the commercial sector as well those with relevant school experience.

The Role:

Responsible for the strategic approach to Financial Resource Management

/ Office and Administration Management / Facility & Property Management / Health & Safety Management within the Northern Hub of the Eden Academy Trust, this is an academy trust for specialist schools who support young people with complex needs.

Promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the Southern Hub and strategically ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the Hubs learning objectives

Responsible for providing professional leadership and management of operational staff in partnership with teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.

Contact: If you would like further information, or an informal conversation please contact sudhi.pathak@theedenacademy.co.uk

Further details and application packs are available electronically to be downloaded from the vacancy section of our website.

www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk

www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 6th October 2023 at 12:00pm

INTERVIEWS: w/e 13th October 2023

Are you looking for a management role at the heart of a vibrant local community?

Are you excited by the opportunity to improve the life of residents and businesses?

Are you a strong team player and excellent communicator?

Sounds like you? Read on, we have your perfect career opportunity…

Stanley Town Council is looking for a talented and hardworking individual to lead and manage all the Council’s legal, administrative, environmental and financial functions. The successful candidate will need to build a wide range of positive relationships with Councillors, volunteers, residents, local groups, and partner organisations.

In this important role, you will act as the Council’s Proper Officer and Chief Officer who is under a statutory duty to carry out the instructions of the Council and to serve or issue all the notifications required by law. The Chief Officer will lead and advise the Council on, and assist in, the formation of overall policies to be followed in respect of the Council’s activities and, to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement constructively all formal instructions. The person appointed will be responsible for the management of staff and resources and will take the lead on the Council’s projects. The Chief Officer is accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources and will report to them as and when required.

Strategic delivery is at the core of the role. Chief Officers come from a range of backgrounds, but they share an enthusiasm for serving the community. If you come from outside the sector then full support, training and mentoring will be provided.

Hours of work are flexible and include some evening and occasional weekend working. You will receive 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The Council offers a contributory pension scheme.

If you would like to find out more, please call or email our Recruitment Consultant at the Local Government Resource Centre, to register your interest, and a recruitment pack will be sent to you: Dianne.rickaby@stanley-tc.gov.uk Tel: 01207 299109

For a full application pack please email: dianne.rickaby@stanley-tc.gov.uk

Closing date: 12th October 2023

Deputy Headteacher

L6 – L10 £50,122 - £55,360 pay award pending

Permanent

Required from January 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established leadership team and work alongside an experienced Headteacher.

The Governors of Esh Winning Primary School are seeking to appoint an excellent, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who is dynamic and self-motivated. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills to join our team of dedicated teachers and support staff who want our children to love learning and life.

Esh Winning Primary School is a 1.5 form entry school in Esh Winning, County Durham, with a popular nursery catering for three and four-year-olds.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher that will help continue to drive our vision of excellence as “Nurturing Minds, Inspiring Learning” ensuring our children and staff are the best they can be in our Good school.

Please visit our School Website for more details: https://www.eshwinning.durham.sch.uk/

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact our School Office, to make an appointment for any of the following dates:

Thursday 21st September 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Thursday 21st September 4pm – 5pm

Wednesday 27th September 10.00am – 11.00am

Wednesday 4th October 5pm - 6pm

For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Deputy_Headteacher/251118

Application forms should be accompanied by a supporting letter clearly stating relevant previous experience and reasons why you think you are suitable for the post. Please return applications to: eshwinning@durhamlearning.net

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date: 6th October 2023

Interview date: Week commencing 16th October 2023

Esh Winning Primary School

The Wynds, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9BE

Tel: 0191 3734701

Email: eshwinning@durhamlearning.net

Website: https://www.eshwinning.durham.sch.uk/

TALENT RESOURCING PARTNER

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Location: Based in our Regional Office at Unity City Academy two days a week, with home working and travel to our Head Office in London as required

Are you an ambitious, talent resourcing professional who prides themselves on their ability to deliver the right people, to the right place, at the right time?

AET is one of the largest academy trusts in the country, with a network of 57 primary, secondary and special schools spanning nearly every region in the country.

Our people are our single greatest resource and we want to make sure we are creating the optimum environment and conditions to ensure everyone within AET can do their very best work. We will only deliver on our promise of excellence for all of our children if we attract, develop and retain the very best talent in the country and surround them with exceptional development throughout their careers.

This is where you come in. You will work as part of a close and collaborative team to recruit for roles across the North. You will be responsible for sourcing candidates, writing and tailoring advertisements specific to academy needs, conducting searches and building your own network of talented candidates.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and impress in an influential role. We’re looking for someone who has prior recruitment experience, in a fast-paced environment, ideally within the education sector. You’ll have a thorough understanding of and experience in the end-to-end talent resourcing process and have experience of writing attractive adverts.

AET Staff Benefits:

Career development and training: AET offers a wide range of statutory and developmental training to help you succeed in your career.

• Great pension

• Healthcare cashback and helpline

• Employee assistance programme

• Free financial advice

• Salary advances

• Affordable loan scheme

• Electric car and bike schemes

• Lifestyle savings

• Discounted gym membership

• Travel and leisure scheme

Closing date: Monday 2 October 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 4 October 2023

For an informal discussion please contact Tanya Bentham on 0203 947 5689 or email recruitment@academiesenterprisetrust.org.

For further details and to apply: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3792?c=aet&source=nejobs

– Education, Schools & Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service (SEND)

The SEND Service leads the assessment, review, quality assurance and monitoring of children with special educational needs and disabilities. You will be responsible for leading a team of quality assurance and monitoring officers who are responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service in accordance with the Code of Practice, policies, procedures, and service leve agreements in schools. The team will support educational settings to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. You will also lead the Gateshead SENCO Network, attend, and work with the Gateshead Parent Carer Forum and ensure the good communication of all aspects of SEND to educational providers. This will include monitoring and evaluating the quality of special provision made for Gateshead chil‐dren and the use made of delegated resources for SEND. You will lead and implement a single agency and multi‐agency audit schedule for SEND across education, health and social care. .

It is essential you have knowledge of the needs of children with SEND within a broad education, social care and social inclusion context. It is essential that you have IT skills and are able to use ICT for data handling, monitoring and evaluation, including extensive use of spreadsheets. You will have Qualified Teacher Status, a degree level or equivalent level of professional qualification and a SENCO qualification. You will have experience of working in a range of key stages with children with SEND and experience of leading a team and implementing change within a setting You will have a high level of interpersonal and initiative skills and experience of staff management and budget monitoring and of presenting reports, both in written and oral form. Experience of quality assurance and monitoring within your current role together with knowledge of the code of practice for special educational needs and the expectations this has on schools is essential, along with knowledge of the national agenda in relation to inclusion.

SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

Salary: £37,261 ‐ £40,478 (pay award pending)

This new post has been created within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service. The post is based at the Gateshead Civic Centre. The SEND Service supports the assessment, quality assurance, monitoring and review of children with special educational needs and disabilities. You will be responsible as a Senior SEND Quality Assurance Officer for quality assurance and collaborating and liaising across Health, Social Care, Ed‐ucation and a wide range of service providers and the voluntary sector.

Provide an exemplar of practice, observing and developing colleagues and raising standards through effective planning and quality assurance processes. You will line manage the SEND Involvement Officer to promote the participation and engagement of children, young people and parent/ carers ensuring that co‐production is at the heart of your practice and your team through communicating effectively with parents/carers and/or the young person and partners to ensure they are kept involved and informed at all times.

It is essential you have experience and knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation, thorough knowledge of the Ofsted local area SEND inspection framework. Also, effective use of specialist ICT packages including project and business management tools and strategies, You should be able to analyse performance data and interpret it to support service improvement together with experience of Staff Management and a high level of interpersonal and initiative skills.

You should have Qualified Teacher Status, SENCO experience and a degree in a relevant subject.

If successful you will need to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please visit: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/counciljobs

Closing date: 3rd October 2023

Why work for Gateshead Council?

It's been said we are one of the most entrepreneurial, forward thinking and ambitious councils in the country. And we believe our employees reflect that spirit and drive that is needed to make a real difference to the people of Gateshead, helping them to thrive and improving their lives for the better.

When you work for us, you are working for a council that, even in these challenging times, is ambitious and not afraid of taking risks - a trait that has established our reputation as a council whose actions speak louder than words.

We value our employees and respect the skills and knowledge they bring. We strive to create a friendly and supportive environment where views are listened to and 'thinking out of the box' is encouraged.

Our Vision for all children and families in Gateshead regardless of their background are at the heart of everything we do ensuring all children can thrive and meet their full potential. It is informed by the children and young people’s plan and the overarching Council ‘Thrive Agenda’.

The Childrens Social Care service strive to empower children and families, sustaining them within their own communities by promoting resilience and building upon their strengths. We work collaboratively with partners in a transparent and accountable way consolidating a shared approach which is ambitious and aspirational, and which demonstrates meaningful positive impact for children and families. We are committed to using our skills and resources with purpose, efficiency and flexibility, ensuring that we are targeting those most in need.

Gateshead Council are investing in the future of their cared for children. We currently have an established residential service with 4 children’s homes, all with experienced management teams. In addition to this we are in the process of opening a further 2 homes over the next 3 to 12 months.

Our aim is to support young people to grow self- esteem, build positive relationships and trust, re engage in education, develop independence skills and look to build a brighter future for themselves.

We have an excellent induction package and fantastic training and development opportunities and Gateshead benefits from our own therapeutic support team which include our own residential mental health practitioner and a psychologist who work across all of our residential homes. All our homes use a strength-based approach to care which is underpinned by trauma informed practice.

Are interested in becoming part of our team?

Registered Manager, 37 hours, Grade M

Due to the expansion of our in-house residential estate, we are looking to appoint to the role of Childrens Registered Manager. We currently have one role in our new solo home for young people with more complex behaviours and one role in our larger long-term home. The successful applicant will be joining a team of experienced registered managers who are committed to ensuring children and young people are well cared, safeguarded and their teams supported to be the very best they can.

We are looking for an experienced registered manager or someone who is ready to take the next step and passionate about leading a team. We understand that managing a home and a team can be challenging at times, so we have built a great framework of support ranging from our peer and leadership support, a great wellbeing offer, strong training offer and own therapeutic team who work directly with the residential team to improve outcomes for young people and help the team develop, reflect, and prepare.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about children and young people, who really believes in residential care and the greatness we can achieve for our children and young people and supporting them to be the best version of themselves. If you know shaping and leading a team, take time, support and fair challenge and have the knowledge and skills to harness the best from your team and lead them to evidencing the good work we do throughout an inspection then please take the time to have a call with us to learn more about the role.

Deputy Manager, 37 hours, Grade H

This is an exciting opportunity to manage, support and supervise residential child care officers and domestic staff to ensure the delivery of an outstanding service to young people.

We provide mid to long term care for Children and Young People who are aged between 12 and 17 years, at the time of admission. Our homes are open 365 days a year including all bank holidays and the successful candidates will be expected to work days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and to sleep in on a rota basis.

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 children and young people or Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with young people in a residential setting. Experience of writing and presenting reports; working in partnership with parents, young people, social workers and other partner agencies is also essential.

You will have knowledge of current child care legislation including Care Standards Act, Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards; key issues relating to looked after children and their families, particularly children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, trauma and attachment. An understanding of child protection issues, particularly within a residential setting, missing from care and sexual exploitation is also essential.

Residential Child Care Officer, 37 hours, Grade G, 6 posts

You should ideally have experience of working with children and young people. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds including social care, health and education. What matters most is your ability to connect and care for children and young people, understanding their lived experiences and be interested in them and supporting them to be the very best they can be.

In addition to a very competitive salary, additional allowances are paid to recognise sleep-ins, evenings, and weekend work. Our residential team is dynamic and committed to making a difference, we are passionate about our quality of care and what we have to offer as individuals and as a team. If you have what it takes to be part of something great then go ahead, give us a call to hear more about what we do and what you can bring. You never know where this opportunity might take you.

For more information, please call: Claire Morris, Practice Lead Children in our Care Resources on 07593100389

To apply, please visit: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/counciljobs

Closing date: 1st October 2023

Shortlisting will take place within 48 working hours from the post-closing. During the selection process candidates will be assessed against the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.

Interviews will take place within 9 working days of the advert closing.

Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

Salary: £39,298 - £42,503 / Full-time

An exciting opportunity to take a senior role with an established town council in the historic market town of Cockermouth in Cumbria.

We are looking for a well organised and committed successor to our highly effective town clerk who is retiring after 14 years in post.

The successful applicant will lead the day-to-day management of the town council’s services, events, staff, facilities, and finances.

Our new clerk will be community-minded, flexible, and enthusiastic about building on the council’s achievements.

We offer excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment.

Holiday entitlement is negotiable, with a minimum of 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Flexitime and some homeworking are negotiable.

Full induction and training will be provided. If the successful candidate is not CILCA qualified, we will support them in gaining it.

Please email: assistant@cockermouth.org for a revised recruitment pack with full details of the vacancy and how to apply.

School Business Manager

Salary: £37,750 to £41,073

About the School

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Business Manager at our wonderful primary school. At Our Lady and St Swithin’s Catholic Primary, we are committed to providing inspirational and innovative teaching and the highest quality learning experiences for all our pupils. We aim to create an environment which promotes a love of learning and empowers our children to become independent, lifelong learners. Our children are the heart of our school and we ensure every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We strive for academic excellence and want our children to have the highest aspirations. We want them to have no limits to what their ambitions are and want them to embody our mission statement as a Catholic school.

About the Role

We want our new School Business Manager to buy into the ethos of our school and to become an integral part of our OLSS family. The School Business Manager (SBM) will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school including: financial management (including applying for additional funding through grants and other funding streams), administration, human resources, facility and property management and health and safety. They are expected to take a strategic role in the planning of improvements to the school which further improve the financial value of provision and services. They are also responsible for ensuring that all aspects of those areas managed meet the reporting requirements and standards of Ofsted, the DfE, the Local Authority and School Financial Value Standard (SFVS).

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/SchoolBusiness-Manager-213

Contact Name: Emma Hartley

Contact Telephone: 01515463868

Contact e-mail: e.hartley@olss.liverpool.sch.uk

Website: www.ourladyandstswithins.co.uk

Closing Date: 18th October 2023

Day and Evening Care Staff

Salary: Competitive Vacancies exist for day and evening staff to join our care team.

Full and part time hours available. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. Applicants must be prepared to work alternate weekends and own transport is essential.

Contact Pauline on 01704 550482.

Principal Engineer (Materials & Capital Programme)

Salary: £41,496 ‐ £46,549 (Pay award pending)

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

We are currently recruiting… An innovative and engaging Principal Materials Engineer to work within Highways Asset Management at Lancashire County Council.

We are the third largest 'shire' authority in the country with a large highways network featuring diverse characteristics and conditions. We need a highly experienced engineer with a plethora of knowledge in highway materials to join us and provide innovative solutions to any challenges we are facing on our network. You will be focusing on longevity, looking at various new materials on the market and undertaking extensive research to ensure we find the best cost‐effective and carbon neutral solutions.

What we are looking for… Challenge – you will be technically minded and rise to some of the biggest challenges within the industry, coming up with last resort solutions when all previous measures have failed – we also want you to be proactive in your approach, working swiftly to keep any and all disruptions on our roads to a minimum – every highway network and road is unique, with different requirements and different engineering challenges, you will need to get creative with the resources available all whilst ensuring we achieve value for money – utilising your vast knowledge of different products, you will also provide specialist advice and support to a range of teams and contractors, communicating effectively what is required – this will ultimately ensure that we deliver upon the priorities detailed in the Transport Asset Management Plan.

Integrity & Knowledge – you'll be a specialist in the world of highway materials, knowing what works best and can withstand the test of time – we want you to share your knowledge with our team, remaining open to new processes and ways of working – you will be always eager and willing to learn, continuing to broaden your horizons by monitoring nationwide solutions and keeping up to date with any new products available on the market – we want you to be engaging when liaising with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all developments and situations are communicated successfully. You will also represent Lan‐cashire on a number of national Asset Management and Materials groups.

Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love with up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and then an additional 20 days that can be purchased too – we have a generous Local Authority pension with shared AVC's available then a benefits package which has everything from dog care to day care, holidays at home or abroad, long service awards, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work schemes and eye tests plus much more

Development: you'll get support and development along the journey – there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, the opportunity to make a difference, feel val‐ued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted

How to apply…

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat contact Rebecca Makinson (Highways Asset Principal) on 01772 538557 rebecca.makinson@lancashire.gov.uk

To apply: https://bit.ly/444zFEW

BURNLEY STONEYHOLME NURSERY SCHOOL

March Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0BU Tel: 01282 454473

School website: www.stoneyholmenurseryschool.co.uk

Roll: 104

HEADTEACHER

Salary: Leadership Pay Range L7 - L14

Stoneyholme Nursery is an outstanding local authority maintained Nursery School in Burnley, for children age 2 – 5 years. The school is a beautifully maintained environment both indoors and outdoors, and is situated in the heart of Burnley.

Due to the retirement of the present Headteacher an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead this successful school into the next stage of its continuing development.

The school was last inspected by Ofsted in June 2017 when it was judged to be outstanding. The Governing board strongly advises visiting our wonderful Nursery to see the environment, children and staff team first hand. We invite applications from a highly motivated and visionary leader who is committed to the highest standards of teaching and passionate about improving life opportunities for children.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Stoneyholme Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates

The successful candidate must be committed to sustaining regular attendance at work

References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to: schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

info@northargyllhouse.org

Operations Manager

Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 p/a, dependent on experience

Kilmartin Museum is seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to manage and market all aspects of the operations of the Museum site including visitor reception, café and shop.

This is a great opportunity to join Kilmartin Museum at an exciting time, as the museum has recently undergone a £8m redevelopment and reopened its doors to the public.

Please click apply now for further information and to apply.

www.kilmartin.org/operationsmanager

Superb opportunities with west coast construction firm

TSL Contractors Ltd are well-established, well respected construction and civil engineering contractors operating throughout the highlands and islands and Argyll and Bute. We have almost 200 employees and a diverse and growing portfolio of work across the area.

We are seeking to strengthen our existing successful Mull business team and subsequently are looking to recruit outstanding employees for the following newly created positions on the island:

• Estimator/Surveyor

• Site Manager

• Engineer / Civils Supervisor

Successful applicants will be effective team players, with a positive can-do attitude, excellent attention to detail and an unshakeable commitment to health and safety. Proven experience and a desire to always be the best you can be is more important to us than formal qualifications.

We offer a competitive salary package for all roles. The site manager and estimator/surveyors roles come with a car allowance and the successful engineer/supervisor will be provided with a company vehicle. In addition, we can offer:

• accommodation/relocation package where appropriate

• private medical cover

• loyalty rewards

• access to award winning employee assistance programme

• refer a friend bonus scheme

• annual bonus scheme

• continuous learning and development

• opportunities to be involved in our community work

For further information on any of these roles, or to apply, please contact our Head of HR, Angela Coburn, on: a.coburn@tslcontractors.co.uk or on: 07909112881

If you’d like to work for us but your job role isn’t listed above, please email your CV to: hr@tslcontractors.co.uk

The Forest School

Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT

The Forest School is a successful and friendly co‐educational 11‐16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff.

We are currently looking to recruit the following vacancies:

Cover Officer and Librarian

37 hours per week term‐time only

(This role must be Monday to Friday starting at 7am)

Salary: Grade 5 (currently £22,369.00‐£22,777 per annum pro‐rata)

Closing date: Friday 6th October (11.30am)

First Aid Officer

34 hours per week term‐time only

Salary: Grade 5 (currently £22,369.00‐£22,777 per annum pro‐rata)

Closing date: Tuesday 10th October (11.30am)

Administrative Assistant Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm

32.5 hours per week term‐time only, Hours negotiable

Salary: Grade 4 (Currently £21,575 ‐ £21,968 per annum) pro‐rata

Closing date: 11:30am on Friday 13th October 2023

Visits welcomed by appointment – please contact Mrs Caroline Ded‐man at the school (01403 261086).

Please apply via the Joining The Family/Staff Vacancies page on our website: www.theforestschool.com

Press Toolmakers / Trainee Toolmakers

Salary: £480 to £760 Weekly

We are looking to recruit Fully experienced Press Tool Makers and also Trainee Press Toolmakers.

Potential trainees would preferably have previous experience in the engineering sector, and be familiar with using engineering machinery.

Excellent working environment and working conditions.

For further details and to apply, please email: gordono@ryelandtoolmakers.co.uk

Site Manager

Salary: from £8,590 pro‐rata, £21,190 FTE dependent on experience

Hours: 15 hours per week

Micheldever CE Primary School (part of Dever Valley Federation) are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, self‐motivated person to join our staff team. This would suit someone who has a range of practical skills and is able to carry out small DIY jobs and possibly gardening jobs. The Caretaker will contribute to the day to day operational management and to ensuring the safety and security of the school site.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a school environment, build positive relationships with the staff and take pride and responsibility for maintaining our school to a high standard.

Experience is desirable but full training will be available for the successful candidate.

In return we will offer:‐

A supportive, friendly and welcoming school team

Good working conditions and environment

Appropriate training as required

Contact the school by email or telephone for further details or to make a visit.

Contact – c.ball@bartonstacey.hants.sch.uk

Telephone: 01962 774213 / 01962 760340

Closing date: 29th September 2023 at 12:00

Head of School

Salary: £45,414 - £50,122 per annum

Hours of work: Full time teaching hours

Working pattern: Full-time

We are looking for inspiring Heads of School for the Pioneer Federation from September 2023.

We have 2 Head of School vacancies:

- East Hoathly Church of England Primary School & Nursery https://pioneerfederation.co.uk/easthoathly/

- St Mary the Virgin Chuch of England Primary School https://pioneerfederation.co.uk/stmarys/

The Pioneer Federation is a group of 4 schools (with an average of 105 pupils on roll in each school) that all work closely together to drive the development of provision and wellbeing.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the school and will work alongside a Senior Teacher, under the leadership of our Executive Headteacher, Mr James Procter.

You will also be working closely with our other Head of Schools in the Federation.

This job promises all the things that are great about leadership but with the support of our Executive Headteacher:

1) Enabling our amazing children to achieve.

2) Shaping your own staff.

3) Collaborating with strong and encouraging governors.

4) Working with supportive parents.

5) Making your mark in a school.

Visits to the schools are very strongly encouraged and tours will be with the Executive Head.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: East Hoathly CE Primary School & Nursery, Church Marks Lane, East Hoathly, BN8 6EQ

Phone: 01825 840247

Email: easthoathlyoffice@pioneerfederation.co.uk

Website: https://pioneerfederation.co.uk/easthoathly/

Please visit our website for the job description, person specification and application form

BURSAR

Salary: OCC Grade 9 or by agreement

East Oxford Primary School is currently seeking to employ a bursar to take an overview of school budgets and finances. You will be well supported by office staff who complete day-to-day financial tasks such as processing invoices and be responsible for the management of the school budget, to include:

* Payroll reconciliation

* Budget monitoring

* Budget setting in partnership with the headteacher

* Acting as approver for procurement cards

* Providing support and guidance for SAP and OCC procedures. We currently have a bursar visit for approximately 3 hours per fortnight, with additional hours available for budget-setting. We are open to employing the successful candidate on a casual claim. This role may also be suitable for a self-employed bursar, subject to IR35 rules.

The successful candidate will have either:

* A background in school business management and/or finance

* Familiarity with SAP/IBC

* The ability to remain up-to-date with OCC guidance and procedures, eg through termly bursar/business manager briefings. Please contact the headteacher, Russell Kaye, for an informal conversation and job description. headteacher2525@eastoxfordprimary.co.uk

Experienced SENDCO

Salary: MPR/UPR Plus TLR2

We are looking for an exceptional and experienced SENDCo to fully support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership within the federation of Wellington Community Primary School and Marlborough Infant School.

Class Teacher & English Lead

Salary: MPR/UPR Plus TLR2

This is an exciting opportunity an experienced teacher who is passionate about English to join our happy and friendly school as part of the leadership team.

Learning Support Assistant Early Years & Lunchtime Supervisor

Salary: Grade C, £21,190 - £22,215 Prorated (Actual £15,027 - £15,752)

The post will entail working within our early year’s unit initially under the guidance of the class teacher undertaking a variety of roles. It may include leading intervention sessions with small groups as well as being a key worker for a small group of children. Lunchtime duties involve supervising children in the dining hall and encouraging positive play.

Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Salary: Grade C, £21,190 - £22,215 Prorated (Actual £15,027 - £15,752)

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals with the ability to help deliver an outstanding and inclusive education for our children. The post will involve working with children on either a 1 to 1 basis or in larger groups. This will be under the direct supervision of the class teacher or our SENDCO

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged so that you can see our learning community first hand. Please e-mail v.hotham@wellington.hants.sch.uk to make a mutually convenient appointment time and request further details, or contact her on 01252 320951

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://hampshire.education-jobs.org.uk/Vacancy/SearchResults

Headteacher

Salary: L9 - L15

Dry Sandford Primary School is situated in Dry Sandford Village which has a thriving community with links to the local parish church and council. The children and parents are inspired to come to the school, from outside of the catchment area, due to the facilities the school has to offer in terms of the large field, extensive forest school, nurture room and village feel. The governors are seeking to appoint a new headteacher who will grow the school and inspire the staff and children to achieve more together.

We are looking for a Head Teacher who:

• cares about all pupils and leads a staff team who strive for the best learning outcomes

• is able to raise standards of teaching and learning to accelerate progress and embed these practices into the school culture

• work with subject leads to achieve good or better outcomes for our pupils

• has the highest expectation for learners, staff and the community

• is a good communicator; who has a visible and welcoming presence around the school

• has the ability to work well in partnership with staff, parents and governors

• will maintain and grow the relationships with local private schools

• will build upon our good relationships within the local school partnership and in the wider community

• will maintain and grow the school’s facilities thus attracting children and parents to the school

Our school offers:

• a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment

• a strong rights-respecting school ethos

• an enthusiastic, committed hardworking staff team

• supportive and actively involved governors who are committed to School Improvement

• provision to meet children’s needs including Forest School, Nurture room, Sensory bus

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on: 01865 730 432 or email: office.2565@dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk. Please do take a look at our website: www.dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk.

For further details and an electronic application pack, please contact the school office: office.2565@dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk

Applications will need to be returned to: m.pancholi@dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk

Dry Sandford Primary School and Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Electrical Project

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to join a well-respected school that is not afraid to take risks and is passionate about providing every child with the opportunity to succeed?

This is a chance to join a highly successful Infant school with a positive atmosphere. It is a great place to work, with a friendly and dedicated group of staff who genuinely care and who go above and beyond for each other and the children they work with. East Preston Infants is a popular three-form entry school with an excellent reputation in the local community.

Deputy Headteacher

Salary: L6 – 10

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who will be our leader of teaching, learning and assessment, with a particular ens on vulnerable pupils, including children who are eligible for Pupil Premium funding and Children who are Looked After. The post has a teaching commitment of 0.2 PPA cover.

As a school with a Therapeutic Thinking approach to managing behaviour, you will take a leading role in this aspect, alongside having the role of Senior Mental Health lead. In addition, you will have responsibility for monitoring the attendance of pupils and working with families to unlock barriers to achieving high standards of attendance.

Safeguarding is a high priority for us and as the Designated Safeguarding Lead you will liaise closely with the Deputy DSLs to ensure that staff, parents and volunteers keep our children safe.

SENDco (1 or 0.8 FTE)

Salary: M6/UPS1-3

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational SENDCo, to join our happy and dedicated team on a full or part time basis. We are ideally looking for someone who has experience in a SENDCo role already however, we would be happy to consider appointing a teacher who has worked with children with SEND and EAL and who aspires to become a SENDCo.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative and committed teacher who is passionate about ensuring that children with SEND are given every opportunity to succeed and thrive. The post will not have a class responsibility however, prospective candidates will need to demonstrate a very good understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to support staff in meeting the needs of children with SEND, as well as supporting the children and their families.

As a SENDCo you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and SEND Governor, and will oversee the day to day operation of SEND policies, staffing allocations and budgets, with the aim of raising attainment for SEND pupils, irrespective of their starting points. You will have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning, alongside developing staff expertise. Safeguarding is a high priority for us and as a Deputy DSL you will liaise closely with the DSL to ensure that staff, parents and volunteers are aware of how we work together to keep children safe.

We are able to offer:

• An attractive, happy and purposeful working environment with a strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other

• A supportive and inclusive culture where you can grow as a professional

• The chance to work in a Therapeutic Thinking ethos school

• A supportive leadership team, that believes in distributed leadership and empowering staff to take risks

• A vibrant school community with enthusiastic children who are happy, responsive and keen to learn

• A range of professional development opportunities and training

• Supportive colleagues and Governors

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. Please contact the main office on 01903 733177 to book a visit. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous employment checks including: satisfactory references, Qualifications, Online/Social Media searches, Occupational health checks, evidence of your right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/school-jobs/

Closing Date: 6 October 2023

Interview Date: w/c 16/10/2023

Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Salary: Up to £55,693

Alton Town Council is seeking a forward-thinking and proactive town clerk to take responsibility for all the council’s operations and 13 staff.

The town clerk is expected to advise and assist the council in forming and delivering all policies and strategies and to produce all the information required for making effective decisions. They will also ensure that those decisions are implemented and that the council meets all legal requirements.

The person appointed will be accountable to the council for the effective management of all resources. Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant managerial experience, have a sound knowledge of local government law and procedures and hold or must be willing and able to obtain within 18 months the certificate in local council administration (CLCA).

The appointed post holder will be highly motivated, organised, agile in their approach to problem solving and comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and community groups. Attendance at evening meetings and occasional weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Alton town council is committed to equality of opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For further details and to apply:

Email address: townclerk@alton.gov.uk

Phone number: 07909 251 104

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 13 September.

Interviews will take place at the town hall on Wednesday 20 September.

It is hoped that the new town clerk will commence their role as soon as possible, ideally prior to the end of October to enable a full handover with the outgoing town clerk.

Planning and Committee Support Clerk

Salary: NJC SCP11: £24,054 pro rata

We are ideally looking for someone with experience of local government and the planning system, although this is not essential and training will be given. You will be responsible for the planning functions of the Council and be able to deal with day to day enquiries whilst working to a schedule of agendas, minutes and planning meetings. The post will also support the work of the Environment Committee and occasionally with some of the smaller working groups of the Council. The position is part-time on a two weekly pattern, though the ability to be flexible with working hours is desirable. You must be able to work closely with a small team of employees from both the office and home.

An application form is available here: https://sidmouth.gov.uk/recruitment-opportunity/

Completed applications must be returned to the Town Clerk, Sidmouth Town Council, Woolcombe House, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 9BB

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Deputy Headteacher

Salary: L6 - L11

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team of Goodleigh C of E Primary School and Ilfracombe Infant & Nursery School Federation.

We are looking for someone that inspires, guides and instils a love of learning and sense of confidence in children, who sees each child as a unique person and your provision will reflect this. We are looking for someone who challenges and supports learners and forges strong positive relationships based on commitment and trust.

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team you will model exemplary practice as a leader and class teacher and have effective and efficient communication skills. You will be committed to providing a high quality creative curriculum which engages pupils and contributes to high achievement.

If you love to facilitate learning and build skills through a variety of ways, including hands on, real-life learning, and are a lifetime learner, we want to hear from you. To discuss the role further, or to a arrange a visit, please call us on 01271 342977.

The role will be based at Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School however there may be a requirement to work at either school within our federation.

For further details and an application form please visit: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/jobs/?filters=%7B%22title%2 2%3A%5B%22deputy+headteacher%22%5D%7D

Your completed application form should be returned by email to admingoodleigh@goodilf.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Responsible Individual - Children's Homes

Salary: £61,683 per annum

Are you an existing Responsible Individual or a Registered Managers seeking a new challenge? Are you motivated by making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have the drive and focus to strive for outstanding outcomes for all children? Do you relish the challenge of leading teams to achieve their full potential?

You will lead and develop our fantastic teams within the Childrens Home’s and work closely with colleagues and other agencies to secure inspiring outcomes for our young people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Responsible Individual post to join a passionate and innovative teams. You will be based in County Hall supporting our Children’s Home across Devon and we support working from home. As part of Children’s Social Care in Devon our Residential Childrens Homes provide permanent Homes and Short Break service focuses on promoting independence, social inclusion, choice and individual support to children and young people with complex needs and/or behavioural difficulties.

Registered Children's Home Manager

Salary: £40,478 - £44,539 per annum

Are you a current registered manager or senior leader looking for your next opportunity?

Are you motivated by making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have the drive and focus to strive for outstanding outcomes for all children? Do you relish the challenge of leading a team to achieve its full potential?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in our Children’s Home in the Okehampton area of Devon.

Other possibilities in Guernsey

If interested, please contact: james@macgroup.je

01534 486030

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

Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11 – 16 set in its own 60 acre site in the Quantocks, an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a working farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities which are fully utilised in the delivery of the curriculum to over 320 students of which 130 are boarders. .

Headteacher

Job Reference Number: 948

Full time, term time

Permanent

Starting salary of up to £85,000 per annum

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Headteacher at Somerset’s only state-funded boarding school for boys with a working farm.

Brymore Academy is a high-achieving school where inclusion, challenge and a strong ethos of personal responsibility ensure that students’ academic attainment and progress as well as personal development are well developed. We are in a unique position to be able to offer a varied curriculum at KS3 and 4 including land-based studies alongside traditional classroom subjects with forensic tracking of student progress, monitoring of support and interventions and a comprehensive and holistic view of well-being and student support.

In the heart of Cannington, Brymore Academy is focused on ensuring that the lives of those living within our local community are improved through education. We strongly believe in education for all and the Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust (BTC Trust) is a strong Trust which focuses on ensuring individuals from all backgrounds have equality of opportunity. Our 7 schools and 2 Apex centres bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

At Brymore Academy, we set high expectations and focus on a holistic approach to student achievement. We are tenacious in our approach and determined to ensure that our students are provided with a safe, caring and supportive environment for learning. We believe passionately that equity in education leads to equality of opportunity later in life and are deeply engaged in what makes for a world-class education for now and for the future. The Headteacher at Brymore Academy will have the truly unique opportunity of developing the vision for the Academy.

We welcome applications from dynamic and compassionate leaders with the ability to set a clear direction of travel and take others on the journey. You will understand the importance of supporting and developing others within your team whilst at the same time holding them accountable to deliver results. You are someone who can think ‘outside the box’ in order to achieve the best outcomes for colleague and the community and you understand great pedagogy and practice. As a skilled leader, you bring a strong operations management skill set and business acumen as well as a high level of emotional intelligence.

Reporting to our Trust Leader, you will be committed to designing the Academy Development Plan for the school as well as working with colleagues across the Trust to develop the curriculum. You will bring senior leadership experience in education as well as strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable track record in cultivating innovation. A commitment to contributing to the wider development and strategic direction of the Trust as a member of the Leadership Team is essential.

You will be joining a passionate and committed service in Children’s Social Care in Devon. Our Residential Services Team focuses on promoting independence, social inclusion, choice, and robust individual support to children and young people.

You will be responsible for one of five Children’s Homes, providing a stable home for children, in line with individual needs and care plans. You will lead and develop our fantastic team of staff within the home and work closely with colleagues and other agencies to secure inspiring outcomes for our young people.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 17th September 2023

Interview Date: Friday 22nd September 2023

This role will be based at Brymore Academy, includes the opportunity for some home working and family accommodation is available on site. Travel to other academies within the Trust will be required on occasion.

Key dates:

Shortlisting date: 3rd October 2023

Applicant familiarisation day: 9th October 2023

Assessment centre: 10th October 2023

Final Interview: 11th October 2023

For further details and an application form, please visit: https://brymoreacademy.co.uk/headteacher/

The following opportunities have arisen with North Devon Council:

Lead Officer (Development Management)

Full time, permanent contract

Salary: £41,496 - £48,587 per annum

Senior Planning Officer

Full and part time, permanent contract

Salary: £37,261 - £44,539 per annum, pro rata

Planning Officer

Full and part time, permanent contract

Salary: £30,151 - £36,298 per annum, pro rata

Closing Date: 6 September 2023 (midnight)

Interview Date: Week commencing 18 September 2023

If you have not heard by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For an application pack please visit the vacancies pages on our website: www.northdevon.gov.uk

Caseworker

Salary: Up to £27,560 depending on experience

Do you have excellent organisational skills, a good eye for detail and looking for a new challenge in a rapidly expanding company? Have you got knowledge and experience of working with people that require assistance with completing documents and require guidance in finding solutions there independent living? If so Millbrook Healthcare are recruiting and we are looking for individuals just like you!

Our Home Improvement Agency Services (HIA’s) are dedicated to designing fit-for-purpose adaptations to properties enabling clients to live independently.

We work closely with, Local Authorities and Social Care Organisations providing a complete outsourced service that significantly reduces costs, delivers better quality and an enhanced customer experience. Millbrook Healthcare provides services which support people to remain in their home as independently as possible. We are looking for a Caseworker to support our clients with applications for minor and major adaptations, joining our team in Dorset.

What are we looking for in a Casework Officer?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate team player to join our team in Blandford Forum and Dorchester and support the people we work with to live independently. This role can be based out of either Blandford Forum or Dorchester depending on your location.

This role will involve the undertaking of holistic assessments, exploring their options, and working out the best solution to meet their needs. You will be responsible for discussing housing options, assessing entitlement to grants and other mean tested benefits.

You will work in collaboration with other services provided by Dorset Council and external bodies to ensure that a seamless service is delivered to customers ensuring the sharing of information is performed in accordance to Millbrook’s policies and procedures.

To be considered for this position you must possess and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Excellent organisational skills with a good eye for detail

• Good administration and customer service skills

• Experience of managing workload effectively

• A full UK driving license and access to a car for work

• Knowledge of DFG legislation and welfare benefits would be highly beneficial, though training can be given in these areas.

What can we offer you?

• Up to £27,560 per annum dependent on experience

• Monday to Friday: 40 hours but part time hours can be considered

• Company Pension Scheme

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Life Assurance

• Childcare Voucher Scheme

For further information please see attached Job Description at: https://jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/health-social-care-millbrook-healthcare-group-caseworkermillbrook-healthcare/47055.job or ring Alison Walker on: 07966 886340

Closing date: 4th September 2023

ATLANTIC MOTOR SERVICES

Motor Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic

Salary: From £37,000 a year - Permanent

Duties:

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and repairs

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues

• Use power tools and hand tools to complete tasks

• Conduct inspections and perform necessary adjustments

• Replace worn-out parts and components

• Keep accurate records of all maintenance and repairs

Experience:

• Previous experience as a vehicle technician or mechanic preferred

• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of vehicle systems

• Ability to use power tools and hand tools effectively

• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and software

• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills

If you have a passion for vehicles and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join our team as a Vehicle Technician and contribute to keeping our customers' vehicles in top shape.

Benefits:

• Company car

• Company events

• Company pension

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/AtlanticMotor-Services/jobs?jk=e27c9455e291f23a&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

Environmental Services Manager

Salary Scale: NJC SCP 24 – 28 (currently £31,099 to £34,723 p/a, pay award pending). Plus – Local Government Pension Scheme, Relocation Package and Free Parking.

Emersons Green Town Council is seeking to appoint an innovative, forward thinking, and proactive Environmental Services Manager to not just manage the Council’s grounds maintenance and assets function but to also drive the green agenda within the Council and be an active part of the senior management team, supporting the Town Clerk and Deputy in ensuring the Council achieves its targets and aspirations.

Based in Emersons Green itself, with a population of around 17,500, a precept of £306k for 2023/24 and an annual budget of just over £400k, it is a satellite town to the large nearby city of Bristol. The Council has an ambitious programme of growth, with aspirations to ensure the very best services and facilities are provided for its residents and visitors. There are also a number of projects which the Council wishes to undertake and complete as soon as possible.

The Environmental Services Manager will lead on managing the Council’s environmental needs, requirements, and aspirations in its widest sense, as well as manage a small staff team directly.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience – a track record of service achievement, commitment to public service, be motivated, community focused, and possess sound managerial, communication and organisational skills. A crucial requirement of this post is also to be highly competent with IT and social media. Candidates should ideally have a knowledge of local government.

Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events may be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted. Emersons Green Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

A relocation package will be negotiated for the right candidate.

This process is being managed by a third party acting for the Town Council. For an informal discussion and to access the Recruitment Pack and an application form then please call Mr Reg Williams on 07494 760535

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Sunday 10 September 2023.

An informal interview will take place in Emersons Green during the evening of 21 September 2023. Formal interviews will take place in Emersons Green on Friday 22 September 2023.

It is hoped the new Environmental Services Manager will commence their role around Monday 16 October 2023.

Wind Turbine Technician

Location: Narberth, Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro)

Do you have a background in mechanical/electrical engineering and are looking for your next career challenge?

Are you a team player, committed and level-headed?

…then training as a Wind Turbine Technician is for you!

• Unique and challenging mechanical/electrical work

• This role will involve majorly working away Mon-Fri

• Working-away bonuses apply

• Ever-changing working environment

• Full training and certification

Cover letter to include:

• A brief description of why you are a good fit for this role

• How your relevant skills and experience meet the job requirements (please refer to the job description)

• Why do you want to work for this company?

• Demonstrate that you live within a commutable distance.

You will be required to travel to your ‘base’ of work.

Applications that do not contain the above criteria will not be considered.

To apply please send your CV to: info@naturalgen.co.uk

The perfect place for work/life balance!

Dulas was founded in 1982 in Machynlleth, Mid-Wales. Our home in ‘Mach’ is where we’re headquartered to this day, and we’ve grown to have a global presence with multiple sites in the UK, including teams based in Scotland, and a manufacturing facility on England’s south coast.

People at Dulas are passionate and knowledgeable about what we do and rewarded in knowing that our work is having a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We also enjoy other great benefits such as private healthcare, life insurance, income protection, flexible working and much more.

Dulas is a pioneer both in the renewable energy sector, and in our model of cooperative working. As a worker-governed company, employees are given the opportunity to fully participate in the matters of business of the company and shape its future.

LATEST JOB OPPORTUNITY:

O&M Field Engineer (12-month contract)

Dulas is looking to recruit a new post within our Hydro team in Machynlleth. The successful candidate will deliver an operation and maintenance function to existing and new sites (primarily Hydroelectric schemes). This role will require extensive experience of electrical and mechanical crafts and will involve fault diagnosis and correction of complex systems.

For further information regarding the role and to download the application pack, please visit dulas.org.uk/careers or alternatively, call 01654 705058.

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career, or you simply want to rebalance, you are guaranteed your well-deserved share of the good life with Dulas.

The perfect place for work/life balance!

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career, or you simply want to rebalance, you are guaranteed your well-deserved share of the good life with Dulas.

Dulas was founded in 1982 in Machynlleth, Mid-Wales. Our home in ‘Mach’ is where we’re headquartered to this day, and we’ve grown to have a global presence with multiple sites in the UK, including teams based in Scotland, and a manufacturing facility on England’s south coast.

People at Dulas are passionate and knowledgeable about what we do and rewarded in knowing that our work is having a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We also enjoy other great benefits such as private healthcare, life insurance, income protection, flexible working and much more.

Dulas is a pioneer both in the renewable energy sector, and in our model of cooperative working. As a worker-governed company, employees are given the opportunity to fully participate in the matters of business of the company and shape its future.

O&M Project Manager

Dulas is looking to recruit a new post within our Project Delivery Team in Machynlleth. The successful candidate will manage large and complex projects and/or undertake the management of a larger number of projects across a range of technologies and work areas, encompassing all aspects of project management.

For further information regarding the role and to download the application pack, please visit dulas.org.uk/careers or alternatively, call 01654 705058.

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Group: 2, Salary Range: ISR 3-7

(The successful candidate may be awarded above the ISR if the Appointment Panel agree that exceptional skills and experience have been demonstrated during the interview process)

NOR: 173

The school is currently part of a programme to transform education in the Brecon catchment by 2024. The preferred way forward includes merging three schools – Mount Street Infant School, Mount Street Junior School and Cradoc CP School - to create a new school in brand new accommodation. No decisions have been made yet and these would be subject to a statutory school reorganisation process, including formal consultation.

Mount Street Junior School provides an English Medium education for children between 7 and 11 years of age. It serves the market town of Brecon and its surrounding areas and the school is set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.

The school was originally founded in 1892 and was rebuilt in 1987. It provides an excellent environment for all the children. Mount Street Infant School, with whom there are close links, is situated at the other end of the school playing field, which is just across the road from the school.

The Governing Body of Mount Street Junior School wish to appoint an excellent practitioner to join a supportive, enthusiastic and motivated team. An enhanced paypoint could be offered to any candidate who has outstanding skills. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of learning and behaviour.

• Can lead on the new curriculum and has a good understanding of pedagogy

• Has a proven track record of raising standards in all core subjects, Welsh Second language, areas of learning including cross-curricular skills in numeracy, literacy and DCF.

• Has a clear track record of leading on moderation and assessment.

• Can demonstrate their experience in contributing to school improvement and leading innovative school initiatives

• Can communicate effectively between all stakeholders in a busy school setting

• Can demonstrate commitment to inclusion through examples of approaches to managing behaviour and targeted interventions

• Can work with the Governing Body and Headteacher to provide clear, strategic direction for the school

• Can maintain a close, positive, partnership between the school and the wider community

We can offer you:

• The opportunity and support to develop as a school leader

• A dedicated team of staff and governors

• Friendly and enthusiastic pupils

• A strong partnership with stakeholders

If you would like to make an appointment to speak with the Head teacher, please contact the school office on: 01874 622262.

To apply for this role please email: https://www.eteach.com/job/deputy-headteacher-1121819?lang=en-GB&frmsrh=Y

LATEST JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Tuner (Overlooker)

At Alex Begg we craft exquisite accessories from the finest yarns at our Scottish mill in Ayr.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Tuner to set-up and oversee the running of our Dornier and Jacquard looms.

The successful applicant will have:

• A mechanical background

• An understanding of textiles manufacturing

• Weaving experience to competent level

• Ability to work shift pattern

• Great organisational skill and attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure

A relocation package may also be offered if applicable

To view this and other available positions including Knotters, Weavers and Warpers go to: www.Alex-Begg.co.uk

To apply for this position please submit your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@alex-begg.co.uk

Headteacher

Salary: L15 to L21 (£62,561 - £71,765)

Are you an engaging, community-focused and successful senior leader?

The successful applicant will be committed and innovative with the capacity to unlock the potential in each and every child, providing a nurturing and enriching primary school experience.

Our children and school community are looking for a headteacher who will:

• Be an aspirational, and child focused leader who looks beyond the normal

• Positively promote the distinctive Christian character of the school and to work closely in partnership with the Church

• Provide a warm and welcoming environment to our diverse pupils and families

• Prioritise the wellbeing, resilience and achievements of our children and staff and put this at the heart of all decisions

• Create a stimulating school learning environment for both pupils and staff

• Understand the difficulties some of our pupils’ face and develop the use of, play, acceptance, curiosity and empathy when dealing with them.

• Demand ambitious standards for all pupils, overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality

• Be visible and accessible, engaging positively with children, staff, parents, Governors, and the community

• Identify the priorities for continuous improvement and striving to raise standards

• Have safeguarding as a top priority and ensure all relevant policies and procedures are fully implemented and followed by all staff.

You are warmly encouraged to visit our school.

Please contact the school office on: 0113 3367401

To request an application pack please contact: educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

Maintenance Engineer

ESS Ltd are currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their Maintenance Team within a specialised beer malting plant based in West Knapton.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Electro Mechanical repairs to a PLC-controlled plant, handling and conveying equipment, also pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

• Maintain the plant facilities and services

• Preventative and predictive maintenance routines

• Support the operations team in achieving targets

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

• Electrical qualification with strong mechanical knowledge

• Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment in some of the following: pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors

• Ideally you will have experience in a heavy industrial environment

• Excellent communication skills and a good team player

• Must be available to work various shift patterns

– earlies / lates / on call rota

CV’s to be submitted to: bgallagher@essrecruitment.co.uk

www.essltd.ie

Department of Corporate Resources

Estates and Property

Head of Asset Management and Property Services

Special E: £70,134 - £79,879 pa (Pro rata for part time posts)

1 x 37 hours per week

Permanent

Based at Britannia House

This is a challenging new role to deliver key strategic objectives for the Council, assist in the delivery of the Council’s emerging estate strategy and to transform the Council’s asset management approach.

The Head of Asset Management and Property Services will spearhead the implementation of high-profile key development and regeneration projects on behalf of the Council, reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Asset and Facilities Management.

You will lead and direct a team of c70 professional and technical staff to pro-actively manage and lead on the Council’s Estate Strategy, the Council’s Investment portfolio, the Capital programme and the Community Asset Transfer programme by bringing strong commercial acumen to all aspects of property delivery.

Having a clear understanding of property development, including finance, governance and a detailed knowledge of property investment values and valuation approach is essential for this post.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

For an informal conversation with Michael Watkins, Assistant Director of Assets and Facilities Management, please contact Karen Fogg karen.fogg@bradford.gov.uk or Haley Torok, haley.torok@bradford.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.

To apply: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/apply-for-a-counciljob/bradford-council-vacancies/

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 15th September 2023. Assessment Centre: w/c 25th September 2023

Department of Place

Economy & Development Services

Housing Options Service

Housing Options Officer

SO1/2 £30,151 - £34,723 pa

4 x 37 hours per week

Temporary for 4 years

Based in Britannia House (and occasionally home working)

The Housing Options Service is responsible for discharging Bradford Council’s statutory duties towards customers in housing need. We are looking for dynamic staff who can work in a busy, front-line environment, with a large team.

The role involves working with vulnerable customers, preventing their homelessness and achieving sustainable long term outcomes

We are looking for staff with a minimum of 3 years practical work experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance.

It is not essential but advantageous if you have carried out homelessness assessments under S184 (Part VII, HA1996) applying relevant Legislation, Case Law, the Homelessness Code of Guidance 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017.

Your education will include at least NVQ Level 4 standard in a relevant discipline such as Housing, Housing Advice, Social Sciences or 5 years experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance.

Housing Options Assistants

Band 7 £24,054 - £26,845 pa (Pro rata for Part Time Posts)

3 x 37 hours per week

Temporary (4 years)

Based at Britannia House (and occasionally Home Working)

The Housing Options Service provides housing advice and homelessness services to customers in housing need. The service is also the gateway to accessing Housing Related Support in the District. The service places great attention to homelessness prevention and the enhancement of housing options to achieving long term sustainable outcomes for vulnerable customers.

The postholder will assist in the provision of a flexible, proficient and comprehensive housing advice service to customers in housing need. Bradford Housing Options is the Single Gateway for supported accommodation and the successful applicants will be required to assess customer’s support needs and refer via the gateway system. In addition, the role will be focused at assisting and coordinating move-on for applicants placed in the Local Authority’s temporary accommodation.

Finally, the postholder will assist in developing and nurturing effective working relationships with referring agencies to meet customers’ needs including acting as the first point of contact for enquiries by the public, housing and support agencies and to oversee all administrative, financial and monitoring activities; in particular the provision and dissemination of information, arranging meetings, co-ordinating activities etc.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

For further information regarding this post please contact Clement Chikaonda on: 01274435999 or email: clement.chikaonda@bradford.gov.uk

To apply, please visit:: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/apply-for-a-council-job/bradford-council-vacancies/

Closing Date: 26th September 2023

Attendance & Welfare Officer (X2)

Rodillian Academy, Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, WF3 3PS

Pay Scale & Salary: £28,900 - £32,020 per annum (SCP21-SCP25)

Actual Salary: £24,718 - £27,626 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week. Term Time Only plus 5 days

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: November 2023

Rodillian Academy is looking to appoint two Attendance and Welfare Officers to join our committed and dynamic team to help secure the beneficial and regular attendance of all students of the academy.

Successful candidates will have relevant experience of working closely with students and families as the role involves supporting them as well as working closely with other external agencies.

Excellent communication and organisation skills, a meticulous attention to detail and a pro-active attitude to problem solving are essential. Continually striving to achieve the best attendance levels for all and where necessary, carrying out the statutory duty of legal action. Working as part of the Rodillian Academy Attendance team, helping devise strategies to maintain high student attendance levels, improve punctuality and reduce unauthorised absence at the academy and across the Trust.

Joining the Trust now offers a fantastic opportunity to help support our thriving academies as we look to expand the Trust. We are proud to have four academies and an alternative provision already rated good or outstanding with strong educational outcomes.

The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust has a reputation for high expectations for all, an innovative curriculum and excellent staff/student relationships. It is regarded as one of the most successful Trusts in the country and is recognised as an organisation that does things differently. We believe that traditional values of discipline and respect are sacrosanct.

We do not tolerate bullying, defiance or rudeness, and this has made for a harmonious and safe learning environment for our young people and a supportive environment for staff. The Rodillian Academy is the flagship school of The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust. We are housed in a £27 million building with state of the art technologies across all departments.

The successful candidate will enjoy access to high quality CPD. You will also be joining a happy Trust where 95% of colleagues agreed that they enjoy working here and 92% would recommend us to a friend or colleague (taken from 2022 staff wellbeing survey).

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the Academy. Please contact Rebecca Farthing, PA to Principal on rfarthing@rodillianacademy.co.uk to arrange.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks. Please complete an application pack which can be downloaded from the Trust website www.rodillianacademytrust.co.uk and return completed to recruitment@rodillianacademy.co.uk

Closing date for completed applications: Monday 11 September 2023 at 9.00 a.m.

Interview date: Monday 18 September 2023

Housing Options Manager

Salary: £46,548.96 - £49,590.00

1 x Full Time

1 x Temporary

This is an exciting opportunity for a leadership role within a highly successful service. The role would be working on the key strategic aims around the successful preventing and relieving of homelessness across the city.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills along with the ability to work individually and as part of a team. You will need to be flexible in approach and be able to prioritise workloads look to improve the way we work and continually improve how we deliver our service to those we serve. You will need to be able to lead your team to make a difference to the people of Leeds.

If you would like any further information or a discussion around the role, please contact Kerrie Murray- Head of Homelessness on 0113

3789531

Job Purpose

To manage the Leeds Housing Options: the Council’s principal service offering housing advice to people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness and in other forms of housing need. The role involves providing operational leadership to deliver a face to face, telephone and digital access based housing options service in accordance with homelessness, housing and other relevant legislation. The role also involves taking a lead strategic role relating to homelessness including the development and delivery of the city’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To lead a service area or range of activities in order to deliver Value for Money services to customers in line with Council priorities.

• To use effective people management skills in order to motivate, develop and performance manage staff within your service area to drive service improvements.

• To be responsible for the development and delivery of a service plan and to contribute to the delivery of Council priorities.

• To manage, promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of your service delivery, community engagement and human resource areas, focussing on equality of outcome.

• To actively drive continuous improvement initiatives through leading and contributing to cross Council projects, collaborative working with partners and supporting Directorate and Divisional Management Teams.

• Within a service area or number of areas, to take responsibility for maintaining effective communications with staff, service users, councillors, trade unions, partners and other stakeholders.

• To work with elected members, service users and community representatives in ways which support open, inclusive, responsive and accountable government.

• Working as a team for Leeds by developing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external customers, other stakeholders and partners to achieve excellent outcomes for the citizens of Leeds.

• To be accountable for the safety of staff, service users and contractors in accordance with Legislation and the Council Health and Safety Policy.

• To provide appropriate strategic advice relating to the work of the Directorate to Members and council officers so as to manage risk and support them in their respective roles.

• To be actively involved in preparing, managing and controlling budgets and take responsibility where appropriate for assigned budgets.

• As a senior manager in the Council to work flexibly as required to meet Directorate and Corporate priorities.

• As a leader in the organisation with key people management responsibilities to undertake duties in relation to people management policies.

• To promote the ambitions and values of the Council with staff. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/jobs/housing-options-manager-req21736

Closing date: 26th September 2023 at 11:30 pm

Department of Corporate Resources

Built Environment

Commercial Manager – Industrial Services Group

PO5/PO6: £44,539 - £49,590 pa (pay award pending)

1 x 37 hours per week

Permanent Based at Paddock, Frizinghall. Occasional visits to customers and site

An opportunity has arisen in the Industrial Services Group Team of Built Environment for a Commercial Manager to become a key driver in a forward thinking team.

Reporting in to the General Manager you will be responsible for the management of the social enterprise in all aspects adding value to Bradford, by running our manufacturing and assembly operations, spearheading strategic initiatives and optimising efficiencies across all facets of the site. Being visible, leading and shaping the future and driving the success of the service are an essential element of this role.

If you feel you could make a real difference, then the challenge of this role could be for you?

What Can Bradford offer you?

• The induction process, mentoring and support of experienced colleagues

• Support professional development through training

• Bradford City Council encourages flexibility

• Generous annual leave allowances

• Travel benefits for various modes of transport

• Fantastic Corporate Clubactive gym discount

• Employee benefits ‘Vivup’ scheme

For further information regarding this post please contact Matt Seed on: 07855 177184 or email at: Matthew.Seed@bradford.gov.uk

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post. The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

To apply, please visit:: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/apply-for-a-council-job/bradford-council-vacancies/

Closing Date: 24th September 2023

Assistant School Business Manager

Permanent Post required from October 2023

C3, Pts 19-22 (£27,852 - £29,439) pro rata to weeks worked

37 hours per week

Term Time Only, plus 10 additional days

Our school is a happy school, where relationships are positive, respect is prevalent and expectations are high. We challenge all members of our school community to “be kind, try your best and follow the rules” – our students are our greatest asset and never fail to inspire and impress staff and visitors. Our staff work incredibly hard to ensure that our students get everything that they could possibly need in order to achieve and we have an active staff community with regular social events and outstanding support networks.

Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant School Business Manager. This is an exciting position for an organised and proactive person. You will work alongside the School Business Manager, HR Officer and other key staff to help support all business aspects of the school. You will be a well-organised individual with excellent IT skills and a good attention to detail, who can meet deadlines and complete tasks to the highest standards.

We encourage our staff to develop their career path, and offer opportunities to access CPD and training.

This is an exciting time to join our happy, oversubscribed school and be part of a dynamic team who contribute to our school community. If you can offer vision, drive and a commitment to supporting our Catholic school, and will share our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of background, we would like to hear from you.

Willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.

Further details and our Catholic Education Service application form is available from the school website (www.cardinalheenan.com). If you would like any further information about the role or department, please email info@cardinalheenan.com

Please note that covering letters are not required and will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. There is a section of the application form where candidates can offer further information to support their application. This can take the form of a letter of no more than two sides of A4.

Closing date: Monday 9 October at 9:00am

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Social Worker(s)

Based at: Dependant on team applied for positions across Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 8/9 £29,447 to £39,513 (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Full-time, 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for these posts

Please clearly state the posts you are interested in on your application form.

Social Worker posts are available in the following teams across Doncaster;

Adult Central Team have one Social Worker vacancy. The team is based at Tickhill Road Hospital, Balby, Doncaster

Adult North Team have one Social Worker vacancy. The team is based at the Bentley Resource Centre, Bentley, Doncaster and offers free parking and an accessible building

Adult South Team have one Social Worker vacancy. The team is based at the Martinwells Centre, Edlington, Doncaster and offers free parking and an accessible building

Adult East have 4 social worker vacancies. The team is based at the Vermuyden Centre, Thorne and offers free parking and an accessible building. Working in the East area of the City.

Community Adult Learning Disability Team have 2 social worker vacancies. The team are based at the Civic Offices, which is an accessible building in central Doncaster. The team work across the borough of Doncaster.

Integrated Discharge Team have 2 vacancies located in Doncaster Royal Infirmary or discharge pathways across Doncaster in accessible buildings. These posts are 7 day working as part of a rota basis for which there will be an additional all-inclusive allowance of 0.5% attached to the salary.

Mental Health Team have 3 social worker vacancies. The team are based at the Tickhill Road Hospital, Balby, Doncaster and offer free parking on site and an accessible building.

We are looking to recruit qualified social workers across a number of their teams In return our strong workforce development programme promotes continuous development for all staff, with a focus on improving practice and wellbeing outcomes for adults. Our aim is to support and maintain a professionally qualified, highly skilled, diverse and dynamic workforce through the ASYE program, the new Progression Framework and Delivering a programme of learning and development using a blended approach to promote excellent and creative professional practice. If you are a qualified social worker who enjoys supporting people to achieve their outcomes, and working as part of a dedicated team, this may be the role for you.

We are looking for motivated individuals with a passion for supporting people in Doncaster, to live in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing things that matter to them You will also play a key role in the development and implementation of the locality based approach, using creative ways to support people to live the lives they choose, helping them to stay in control whilst improving their confidence, connecting them with their local communities and supporting them to find solutions

For further details or an informal chat please contact:

Adult East, Team Manager, Sarah Walton on 01302 734386 or via email on sarah.walton@doncaster.gov.uk

Community Adult Learning Disability Team, Team Leader Helen Naylor on 01302737236 or helen.naylor@doncaster.gov.uk

Integrated Discharge Team, Team Leader Louise Shore on 01302 642534 or louise.shore@doncaster.gov.uk

Mental Health Team, Team Manager Maynard Mutokonyi on 07816194702 or via email maynard.mutokonyi@doncaster.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/work-jobs-training/working-for-the-council

Application closing date: 3rd September 2023

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 4th September 2023 with interviews taking place on the week commencing 18th September 2023, invitation to interview will be via email.

Advanced Youth Work Practitioner

Salary: £35,542.00 - £38,540.00

Temporary until 13/12/2024

As a Life Coaching Co-ordinator you will thrive on the challenge of leading and managing a team of life coaches to deliver positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable young people in Leeds.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a life Coach Co-Ordinator, you will bring to the role:

• Substantial experience of working with young people in a diverse range of youth work environments

• Ability to work restoratively with young people in order for them to develop appropriate self-care and coping strategies to empower them to take appropriate actions and become active citizens

• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate different lifestyles, goals and aspirations of individual young people which will include working outside of normal office hours including regular weekend work, late evenings, schools holidays and some residential work

• Knowledge of evidence based strategies and solution focussed interventions that will support young people to address issues and circumstances that are affecting their mental health and well-being

• JNC recognised level 6 Youth Work qualification (mandatory)

About the role

As our next Life Coaching Co-ordinator you will lead and support this recently established team of life coaches. The Life coaches provide support to young people who are experiencing poor mental health who are also on the edge of care or disengaged from education/NEET. The team provide regular one to one support to young people including practical support, support around their mental health, support to attend education or out of school activities, to achieve sustainable positive outcomes in collaboration with the young person, family or other professionals.

The Life coaching co-ordinator is integral to our Life coaching team as they are the first point of contact for other professionals to make referrals to the service, and you will effectively manage the referral process. As well as having some direct contact with young people on your own caseload, you will support the team to effectively manage and support their own caseload and produce reports as required.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays

• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements

• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities

• A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact;

Shaun Macklin, Youth Service Manager – Projects on 07891270602 or email on shaun.macklin@leeds.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/jobs/advanced-youth-work-practitioner-req23863

Closing date: 28th September 2023 at 11:30 pm

Improvement and Development Manager

Salary: £36,371.00 to £39,571.00, grade 10.

Package: • A competitive salary • Generous annual leave entitlement • Access to an occupational pension scheme • A range of employee benefits including; healthcare, public transport and gym memberships discount

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Housing Needs Service as an Improvement and Development Manager.

In this role you will manage and co-ordinate service initiatives, changes and provide solutions for service challenges. Effectively working with colleagues, partners, providers, government departments and experts by experience to co-design improvements is a key requirement of the role.

You will be part of the Housing Needs Service Management Team supporting managers to develop innovative solutions to improve service delivery, performance and outcomes for households at risk or experiencing homelessness.

You will have experience of developing and implementing tactical responses to operational challenges and evaluation and impact analysis. You will also have experience of managing projects in a challenging environment. Knowledge of national and local homeless policy and the statutory requirements on local government in responding to homelessness and housing need is required.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Siobhan Morris, Service Manager - Housing Needs Service on 07831 544477.

What can I expect?

• This is a Full-Time post of 37 hours per week. Once fully trained to undertake all aspects of the role, it is likely that there will be a mix of office and homeworking possible.

• 30 days of Holidays plus Bank Holidays.

• Support and ongoing training.

• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• A range of other benefits available to employees of the Council. For example, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Siobhan Morris.

Tel: 07831 544477

E-mail: smorris@wakefield.gov.uk

For further details and to apply please visit: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/jobs-and-learning/recruitment/jobs-at-wakefield-council