Todays Recruitment Issue 281

Mental Health Practitioner Grade: NJC, Grade 7, Points 30 - 35 Salary: £33,114.35 - £37,617.62

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ISSUE 281 BLYTH TOWN COUNCIL

Headteacher

PRINCIPAL OFFICER

Salary: Leadership Scale 18‐24 Job start September 2024 (April if available)

Salary: £45,441 - £49,498 The Town Council is seeking a dynamic person who can hit the ground running to augment the present team. The full-time equivalent salary will be £45,441 - £49,498 on Scale LC3 - substantial benchmark range- points 37-41 as evaluated within the salary scales of the National Association of Local Councils.

Are you the person to lead Our very successful School and it’s wonderful Community through the next stage of Our Future? This could be the opportunity for the next stage of your career.

The school is a maintained Local Authority School. The school caters for pupils between the ages of 3‐11. We currently have 632 pupils on roll arranged in three forms of entry except in Year 1 which is arranged in two forms. The school is located in the Foleshill/Holbrooks area of the city. 199 pupils qualify for PP. 80% of pupils have English as an additional language. These pupils speak over 30 different languages with the four most prevalent being in English, Urdu, Romanian and Panjabi. In every year group pupils arrive across the school year. Some of these pupils arrive and leave again. 14% of pupils have SEN, 43 chil‐ dren attend Nursery for a morning or afternoon half day session.

The Town Centre is currently being energised in partnership with the County Council and exciting projects are being developed including a cultural centre on the redeveloped marketplace. In addition, works are being carried out on the gateways to the town as well as other projects. This an exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity, to be involved in the future of the Town and the various projects underway. The Town Council is one of the largest top 30 community councils in the UK and has a budget of £1.4m. The Town has a Partnership Agreement with the County Council to deliver an enhanced service costing about £350,000 in addition to the basic core service delivered throughout the whole county.

This Partnership Agreement is currently under review. The Council delivers several services including the management of allotments, responsibility for play areas, litter bins and bus shelters and has developed its own services in the areas of community grants and the significant promotion of events.

Ofsted 2020 graded Holbrook Primary School as Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management.

You will: • Be an inspirational and creative leader, able to share a vision which builds on our successes and makes a great school even greater.

• Have substantial senior leadership experience in a primary school as a Headteacher or deputy Headteacher and evidence of leading improvement.

• Be an excellent teacher who can share their love of learning and promote learning in a diverse pupil population so that they make at least good progress from the day they start at Holbrooks.

• Be a motivating, empowering and supportive leader of staff ensuring that professional development is a significant driver of improvement.

• Be a confident communicator with very effective interpersonal skills that will build positive working relationships with our diverse community of pupils, staff, parents and governors.

• Be a visible and approachable leader to all members of Our Community.

The Town Council is also engaged in developing a Neighbourhood Plan that it hopes to have approved around April 2024.This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in a vibrant community Council and help shape the Town. The post is seen as a potential stepping stone in the hierarchy and an opportunity to move up to Deputy Town Clerk and ultimately Town Clerk, on their retirement.

All reasonable assistance will be given to the successful candidate for career development.

About the Role: We welcome applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health nurses, psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, family therapists and other qualified professional staff for the role of Mental Health Practitioner within Everton Free School. Working as a Mental Health Practitioner you would have a high standard of knowledge and experience of working with young people who present with a range of mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will work with the schools ‘Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce’ to assess and support using the most appropriate evidence based options to meet the needs of young people and children.

For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/MentalHealth-Practitioner-665 Please send all completed application forms to: staffrecruitment@evertonfreeschool.com.

Name: Laura Watts Telephone: 01513194120 E-mail: staffrecruitment@evertonfreeschool.com Website: https://www.evertonfreeschool.com/ Closing Date: Friday 26th January 2024

Further details and an application form can be found on the Town Council’s website – link below. https://www.blythtowncouncil.org.uk/news/news.php?s=202 3-12-07-job-vacancy-principal-officer

Applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please email or phone Nicky McGarry to arrange this.

Please send the completed application form to: principalofficer@blythtowncouncil.org.uk

Nicola.McGarry@holbrook.coventry.sch.uk / 02476 688 947.

The Application form and pack are available online via this link https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Headteacher‐Holbrook‐ Primary‐School/8868 and applications should be returned by Monday 5th February.

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 7th February 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st February 2024 and Thursday 22nd February 2024

About the School: Everton Free School and Football College provides a high quality alternative educational environment for vulnerable young people aged 13-16, and opportunities for all students’ post 16 in Everton Football College. The school is supported by and takes inspiration from the award-winning Everton in the Community charity which delivers innovative programmes to promote health, education, social inclusion and equality of opportunity across Merseyside through the power of sport. The School and College offer many other specialist routes for young people including Arts, Culture and Digital Media pathways, GCSE’s and Level 2/3 BTECs. Students are referred to the school by other schools, academies, and local authorities.

Closing date for applications 31st January 2024.

Please note CV’s and other information other than the application form will be disregarded at this stage.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

It is planned to have interviews during February 2024.

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Hutchison Catering Ltd is a family run independent catering company located in Gateshead. We are an exciting contract catering company delivering fresh food and food management services to business and education sectors. Our focus is on delivering delicious food through our catering services experience and commercial expertise.

Our philosophy has always been about successful relationships with clients, our catering team and customers.

Please contact Joseph Hughes Town Clerk or Malcolm Wilkinson Deputy Town Clerk on 01670 361668 for an informal chat if you need any more information.

Salary: Leadership Scale Point L17-L24 (£69,970 - £82,258) Governors and trustees seek to appoint an energetic and highly motivated senior leader to the above position. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to lead St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy to the next stage of its development.

Role Description: This is a full-time Financial Controller role located at our Head Office in Gateshead. As a Financial Controller, the job involves overseeing the financial management of the company, including financial reporting, budgeting and analysis of financial statements. The role also involves maintaining records, ensuring compliance with regulations and liaising with external auditors for annual statutory auditing and collaborating with cross functional teams to drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications: • Financial Statements, accounting and financial planning and reporting skills • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Experience in Finance and Accounting procedures and practices • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in creating budgets, cash flow, forecasting and managing financial performance • Attention to detail, accuracy and excellent organisational skills • Relevant qualifications for the role • Proficiency working with financial software packages, Sage 200 for example Why join us?

• Competitive salary package for the role £55-£60,000 • Excellent opportunities for career growth in a fast growing in dependent company • Flexible home working patterns available • Flexible benefits package To apply, please forward your CV and a Covering Letter to: Claire Venys email: claire@hutchisoncatering.co.uk Hutchison Catering, Yours Business Network, Delta Bank Road, Gateshead NE11 9DJ Closing date: 2 February 2024

Headteacher

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER - NATIONAL Office Location: Darlington, supporting services nationally (Flexibility of homeworking available) Salary: Up to £45,000 per year Contract Type: Full‐time / Permanent Here at SJOG we are committed to delivering excellent customer services to the people we support on a day‐to‐day basis, our staff live our values of Hospitality, Compassion and Respect and we make every day count.

We have recently undertaken a review of our Property Services Team and we are building our capacity as we continue to grow and develop new services through our “People, Potential and Partnerships” strategy.

We excited to be developing our Property Services Team to provide comprehensive services to support our customers and colleagues.

We manage a range of properties nationally from specialist supported accommodation for people with complex needs as well as a number of schemes providing support to people with learning and/or physical disabilities, we also provide support to some of the most vulnerable members of the community suffering from homelessness.

Essential skills and attributes: • Level 4 Diploma Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent (or working towards).

• Provide current evidence of delivering Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments.

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, legislation and guidance.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, CDM, Planning and Building Regulations.

• Ability to engage with and provide support and advice to service managers and colleagues.

• Experience of performance management and achieving targets.

• Good Project Management skills.

• Ability to work with vulnerable groups and have an awareness of issues affecting people with disabilities.

• Excellent IT and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise workloads and competing demands.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Jones, Head of Housing and Homes at: robjones@sjog.org.uk in the first instance.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Fire_Safety_Officer/256838 Closing date: 3rd February 2024

St Mary’s is a state funded Church of England Primary school with approximately 220 pupils. The school is situated in Hunslet, approximately 3 miles south of Leeds city centre, and mainly serves the immediate local community.

The Christian ethos at St Mary’s is of central importance to governors, trustees, and other stakeholders. Therefore, the school is seeking a headteacher who will ensure that this Christian ethos, and associated values, are effectively promoted and upheld.

The successful applicant will: • Use the school’s Christian vision and values to design and implement robust strategies to successfully develop and further improve our multi-faith school community • Approach the role with resilience and flexibility, using a creative and solution driven approach to improving our school • Inspire, lead and support a highly committed team of teaching and associate staff • Build positive relationships with the school’s pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community • Work positively and collaboratively with senior leaders across our Trust, including the Chief Executive Officer • Make the most of the high-quality professional development available through our Trust • Engage all our pupils (including SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils) in a broad, balanced, creative and challenging curriculum so that they are happy and achieve their potential within a caring and inclusive community For more information please click on the 'Vacancies' tab at https://www.collaborativelearningtrust.com Please note we do not accept CVs. Closing date: Monday 22nd January 2024 at 12 noon Interviews: Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st January 2024 Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check In line with KCSiE 2023, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

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Catering Manager Permanent Role, 37 hpw full time (52 weeks per year) Salary NJC 18-22 £29,269 - £31,364 Carre's Grammar School, Sleaford, is looking to appoint a Catering Manager for 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (NJC18-22 (£29,269-£31,364)). The role is to be responsible for the school kitchen and catering provision, preparing and cooking meals, preparing menus, supervising catering staff, and to be responsible for the budget allocated.

To the right candidate, the post will be an opportunity to really make a difference and be a vital part of the school.

Full details, including a Job Description and Person Specification, are available on the school's website at www.carres.uk.

We hope that having read this information you will decide that Carre’s Grammar School is right for you and that you will make an application. To do so, please submit the application form and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 in which you should cover: • Skills and knowledge that you would bring to this role; • Why this particular post would suit you.

We will be looking for evidence which demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the person specification, so you must include sufficient evidence and examples to show that you meet the requirements.

Closing Date Applications submitted and be in school no later than 12:00 midday on Friday 19 January 2024.

Interviews will be held soon after the closing date, but we reserve the right to interview before that date.

Cover Supervisor Permanent, 37 hours per week (term time only).

Salary NJC 7-11 £24,294 - £25,979 pro rata The purpose is to provide cover for whole classes during the absence of teachers.

The postholder, wherever possible, will actively engage in the teaching and learning of students. When not required to do cover, the postholder will provide support for the student support team either in an administrative capacity, or as a teaching assistant, under the leadership of the SENCO. If you would like further information about the post or an informal discussion, please contact my PA, Mrs Julie Body.

Completed applications should be emailed to julie.body@carres.uk as soon as possible.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Service Manager - ASC Localities Salary: £66,983 - £70,401 per anum Our mission We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team in Islington as a Service Manager within the Localities in Adults Social Care. This position plays a key role in ensuring that our work with residents is strength based and that residents wellbeing is at the forefront of our work and service development.

The post holder will provide strategic management across the localities. The teams are extremely fast paced and sit at the heart of Council’s corporate commitment to deliver positive outcomes for residents with adult social care needs. The post holder will lead and develop the teams to ensure they fulfil a critical role in enabling Adult Social Care to deliver its vision to maximise independence, manage demand and balance the budget for the department.

Combining significant experience as a manager and of delivering in a fast paced, resident facing service they will provide the leadership and management skills to enable the service to perform to an exceptional standard, supporting people with ASC needs to access timely support.

Main duties of the job As a Service Manager, you will take responsibility for the strategic direction of key areas of work related to the service development of Adults Social Care. You will give leadership and direction to Team Managers and together with them design and implement intelligent measures to assure the quality of practice and effective throughput of work.

You will hold overall responsibility for the culture within your service and you will provide quality assurance of practice across the service and be responsible for how the service functions to improve outcomes for residents.

Your knowledge and experience of working within statutory legislation and evidence based social work will enable you to ensure that residents are supported and and intervention delivered at the right time. You will contribute to effective management of Adult Social Services and build and sustain key relationships with a range of managers and staff at senior levels. Your experience of leading a service will be utilised to ensure that the workforce is skilled and equipped to provide an outstanding service to adults and Older people.

For further information regarding the posts please contact Jolaade Anjorin Assistant Director Localities on 020 7527 2034 or Email: jolaade.anjorin@islington.gov.uk To apply for this position please visit: https://www.islington.gov.uk and use the online application process.

Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on: 020 7527 2155 or e-mail: recruitment@islington.gov.uk Closing date: Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 23:59 Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 21st February 2024

Headteacher Salary: Group 2, Leadership Pay Range £57,765 ‐ £66,956 Required: 1 September 2024 Full time Permanent As part of their own career development, our successful and devoted Headteacher moved to another school in the local area. The Governing Body of Cumwhinton Primary School is looking to appoint an inspirational leader following this vacancy arising.

Cumwhinton School is a thriving school, with engaged and enthusiastic children at the heart of everything that we do. Our new Headteacher should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of school improvement as a senior leader, the ability to successfully motivate and develop the team around them who are professional and positively engaged in our school. They should be continually aiming for excellence but most importantly they should be kind, have the belief that anything is possible and be able to foster this belief in those around them.

The successful candidate will have the energy and passion to lead a successful and safe school and will: • Profess leadership experience with a proven record of continual whole school improvement • Be a resilient, confident leader • Have the ability to manage school budgets and costs • Have a natural ability to develop the team and the structure around them • Have a proven practitioner record, demonstrating best practices • Be working across key stages, specifically EYFS and KS1 • Be a creative thinker We are a ‘Good’ rated Ofsted school following a recent inspection. The role is an opportunity for an experienced leader familiar with this framework, to continually build on this inspection alongside the existing team who place focus on delivering the best quality of education possible.

Cumwhinton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre‐employment checks, including Enhanced criminal records with Barred List checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.cumwhinton.cumbria.sch.uk Completed applications by email to: clerk@cumwhinton.cumbria.sch.uk You are welcome to visit school before submitting your application and a visit can be arranged.

Closing date: Friday 26th January 2024 at noon

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NEWSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL Warwick Street, BLYTH NE24 4NX www.newshamprimary.co.uk

Learning and Behaviour Assistants x4 Grade: SCP 12-17 (34 or 37 hours per week) Payscale: £26,421 - £28,770 Pro Rata - Term Time only (38 weeks) Contract: 2x Permanent & 2x Fixed Term Park Aspire is a pupil referral unit for pupils who have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school or at risk of exclusion. Pupils have social, emotional and behavioural support needs. Some have additional learning difficulties compounded by other complex issues such as mental health problems which combined create barriers to learning.

A Learning & Behaviour Assistant needs to understand complex emotional, social and behavioural needs of primary aged and key stage 3 pupils. They should be sympathetic and sensitive to the many difficulties our pupils face in their personal lives and help them to overcome those barriers to succeed.

What this means is that every day is different, every day brings along a new challenge.

A Learning & Behaviour Assistant needs to be able to cope with highly complex problems, particularly concerning child protection and challenging behaviours. Some of our pupils are involved in high risk-taking activities, they may lead chaotic lifestyles or suffer from neglect, forms of abuse and be witness to domestic violence and family upheaval.

Park Aspire is a school which treats safeguarding and child protection as a high priority. We are committed to children and are determined to provide them with a safe, secure and successful education experience.

Park Aspire hopes to offer you a highly supportive workplace, one that is visionary, inspirational and accepts nothing but the best for our children. You will be provided with opportunities to access related training and encouraged to develop your skills through performance management to further your career.

If you would like to visit the school on Thursday 18th January at 11.00am, please contact the school office by telephone: 01274 735298; or email: office@parkaspire.co.uk.

HEADTEACHER Permanent Full Time Required April 2024 Group 3 School Leadership Scale L18-L24 (£71,729 - £83,081)

Experienced Merchandiser

Are you a visionary and compassionate leader, committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all our pupils to flourish in, where safeguarding remains a top priority for the whole school community?

We are seeking an exceptional individual to become the Headteacher of Newsham Primary School, an inclusive environment, where pupils are respectful, responsible and ready for every day. Governors are seeking an individual who will challenge and encourage as we strive for educational excellence.

Newsham Primary School is situated in the coastal town of Blyth, Northumberland. We opened as a primary in September 2009 but there has been a school on our site for almost 100 years. We have a committed learning community, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

What is special about Newsham Primary School: • We believe that every child is unique • The Newsham Way is to be Respectful, Responsible and Ready • Our dedicated staff and supportive governors work collaboratively to provide all our pupils with an enriching educational environment, that is calm, safe and happy, equipping them with the skills and values they need to thrive.

• Our classes are named following a nautical theme, from the Pebbles in Nursery to Neptune and Atlantis in Y6, as our local heritage is very special to our community • We have recently opened two Specialist Support Bases for SEND provision • We have extensive grounds for outdoor learning opportunities and have a Woodland walk area • We have a dedicated and highly skilled school team who get to know individuals and their families to enable a continuous learning journey • Our purpose-built accommodation is maintained to the highest standard • Staff, parents, and governors have been instrumental in starting and running the Lighthouse Community Hub, now an independent charity, meeting the growing needs of hardship in our community • We provide equal opportunities for everybody regardless of individual differences

For further information, please visit our website at: https://parkaspire.co.uk.

As Headteacher, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of guiding our school into the future, maintaining its strong reputation in both education and safeguarding. You will lead a team of passionate educators and support staff, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect and high expectations. You will work closely with pupils, parents and the wider community to ensure the well-being and achievement of all our pupils.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://prospectsonline.co.uk/job/7027-learning-andbehaviour-assistants-x-4

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged, we have three dates available, Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th January 2024 between 1pm and 5pm by appointment only. Please call the school on 01670 353124 or email schooladmin@newshamprimary.co.uk to book a visit.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 22nd January 2024 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates.

Application packs can be downloaded from: www.northeastjobs.org.uk and must be returned to: headships@northumberland.gov.uk

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an experienced Merchandiser to cover Northern Ireland, Co. Donegal, and some areas of Co. Louth.

Qualification and Competencies required:• Capacity to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Excellent time management.

• Always portray a pleasant personality and excellent company image.

• Strong DIY skills.

• Strong interpersonal skill with an ability to build effective team relationships and strong company / customer relationships.

• Good numeric and literacy skills and great attention to detail.

• Demonstrated planning and organisational abilities.

• Full clean driver’s licence and excellent driving skills.

• Previous merchandising experience essential.

If interested, please send CV to: HR Manager at Fleetwood Paints Ltd., Ballaghanea, Virginia, Co Cavan A82 N267 or alternatively email hrmanager@fleetwood.ie Closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st January 2023.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 24th January 2024 Shortlisting: Monday 29th January 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 6th February 2024

Bradford Children and Families Trust;

Chief Finance Officer

Children’s Homes Residential Practitioners

Starting salary: £55,000, within the pay range £55,000 - £60,000

Band 8: SCP 17 to 22 – £28,770 - £31,364 pa Qualification bar at SCP 19 + Sleep in allowance Days - 37 hours per week Nights – 35 hours per week Permanent

The Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint a Chief Finance Officer to lead our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven and ambitious Trust in the next stage of our development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Central Team, the Board of Trustees and school Headteachers to help us achieve our strategic objectives, effectively lead the Trust’s finances and contribute to the strategic direction and future of our Trust. The CFO will have a key role in the Trust Executive Team, contributing to Trust-level decision making and strategies for future growth and development.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team in our mainstream and specialist provision. In addition to reducing the number of children living in our homes we have reviewed our staffing levels and structures in our specialist homes. These are the homes caring for children and young people with the most complex and enduring needs.

The CFO will be responsible for ensuring strong and robust financial management across all schools in the Trust. In line with the Owlcotes Strategic Plan, the CFO will have a crucial role in the delivery of the Trust’s objectives in a sustainable and measured way.

We’re looking for committed individuals who are passionate about putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do. You’ll relish working in a challenging but extremely rewarding role where you are: • part of a team committed to providing inspirational care tailored to children and young people with complex needs • able to work with children and young people from very diverse backgrounds who have experienced trauma • consistent in working to a high standard, so that everything is in place to help young people achieve their maximum potential • physically fit enough to carry out the requirements of the post The successful candidate will: • Be expected to work in the mainstream/ specialist homes providing care and support to children and young people living in medium to long term residential care.

• Need to be resourceful, committed and able to adapt their approach depending on the situation and environment.

• Be able to work in accordance with our model of care in a multi agency setting.

• Have Grade 4 or above in Maths and English or functional skills Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent (see job profile) • Have a Level 3 or 4 diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (see job profile) or undertake Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People within the first 2 years of employment if you don’t hold this qualification or an equivalent.

• Have at least 1 years’ experience of working with children and young people, preferably including some residential experience.

• Have the ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required by the needs of the service, you will also be required to undertake sleep in duties.

• Have the flexibility to work across the different homes when needed.

• Have the ability to use electronic systems.

• Have the ability to nurture and support the children and young people ensuring the environment is clean and their needs are fully met.

The Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust finance team consists of: • CFO (vacancy) • Trust Accountant (full-time) • Senior Finance Officer (full-time) • Two (part-time) Finance Assistants.

The responsibilities for this position will include: • Effective collaboration with the CEO, CIO and the Board of Trustees; • Financial oversight of the schools within our Trust and the central team; • Line management of the finance team; • Supporting school Headteachers to manage school budgets with rational spending and staffing structures; • Liaising with the ESFA, DfE, external and internal audit, and other relevant outside agencies; • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations; • Regular financial reporting to the Board of Trustees and its finance sub-committee.

The ideal candidate will: • Be an effective leader and communicator; • Be proactive in their work and model professional integrity at all times; • Have experience in a finance role; • Be appropriately qualified – ideally possessing, or working towards, an accountancy qualification from an accredited provider; • Have an understanding of the financial framework that Academy Trusts operate within; • Have an understanding of the principles of public sector spending, in particular how to demonstrate value for money; • Have a willingness to engage in professional development and training opportunities; • Possess a positive, solution-focused mindset.

Adverts and job descriptions can never provide the full picture to candidates and visits to the central team office are encouraged. Visits to meet the Chief Executive Officer or Chief Information Officer and further discuss this exciting role can be arranged at mutually convenient times during the weeks commencing 8th, 15th and 22nd January 2024. Please contact Joe Wilson, Chief Information Officer, at 0113 8874523 or j.wilson@owlcotesmat.org to arrange a visit.

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

This post will be recruited via the Warner process, which means there will be a safeguarding interview as well as a formal interview and extensive checks.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Terri Denby at: terri.denby@bradfordcft.org.uk or Jimmy Craik at: jimmy.craik@bradfordcft.org.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/apply-for-a-council-job/bradford-council-vacancies/

Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust policies, procedures, and safeguarding and child protection policies.

The deadline for application for this role is Thursday 1st February 2024 at 12 noon.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the full job description and employee specification in the application pack, as well as the application form for this vacancy, on the Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust website: https://www.owlcotesmat.org/vacancies/ Applicants can either download the application form, or email: recruitment@owlcotesmat.org to request a copy of the application form. Please send your completed application form to: recruitment@owlcotesmat.org.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Senior Operations Manager Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round Salary: Scale K (actual) £40,771‐ £45,205 per annum We are looking to recruit a proactive leader to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the school to support the academic aims and ensuring Taverham High School becomes one of the best schools in Norfolk. As we join the Enrich Learning Trust, this role replaces the role of the School Business Manager who has successfully gained a new post.

The role involves a broad range of duties working with different groups including the admin team, catering team, as well as responsibility for things such as PFI and GDPR compliance. This is a role that will develop the successful candidate in preparation for a COO role in the future.

Good IT skills and excellent communication skills are essential for this role. You will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team working alongside colleagues to deliver the school’s vision. The role requires flex‐ ibility, accuracy, reliability, honesty and an individual who is well or‐ ganised and can provide a wide range of skills.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am Wednesday 20 December 2023 Interview date: Thursday 21 December 2023

Teacher of Science (Physics preferably)

FINANCE OFFICER

AT ST ANDREW’S Assistant House Parent

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

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.

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

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.

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

Boarding - Weekend Supervisor

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/

Salary: MPS/UPS We seek to promote the development of students into resilient, independent young people, who are respectful and make a positive contribution to the wider community and beyond. We pride ourselves on the professional development we offer our staff.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic professional to join our successful and well‐established Science department. The successful candidate will teach Science to KS3 and KS4 (GCSE, including Separate Science) and would be able to offer Chemistry, Physics or Biology at A‐ level. If you have initiative, enthusiasm for learning, good educational qualifications and experience in working with young people, we would like to meet you. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching to KS5 and have confidence in teaching a broad range of ability.

For further details and an application pack please visit: https://www.taverhamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk/home/about/vacancies/ Please return applications to Mrs C Ross via email: c_ross@taverhamhigh.org

St Alban's C of E Aided Primary School Inspired to make a difference in God’s world with excellence and love

Headteacher The indicative pay salary is set at £62,561 to £71,765 (L15‐L21) The Governors of St Alban’s CofE (Aided) Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher, who is ambitious in achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.

We believe St Alban’s provides a great opportunity for a Headteacher to thrive. The commitment and passion of our staff creates a fantastic learning environment for our pupils. We have a large welcoming site with a strong commitment to outdoor learning.

Our core Christian values of love, hope, thankfulness and compassion are the foundations of all we do.

With support from staff, governors and parents we look forward to welcoming a Headteacher who can deliver the best opportunities for the children at our school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 023 9248 2072 For further details and to apply, please visit: https://hampshire.education‐jobs.org.uk/Vacancy/Details/112355/ L1ZhY2FuY3kvU2VhcmNoUmVzdWx0cz9yZXRyaWV2ZUZpbHRlcj10c nVl Applications will need to be returned electronically to: htrecruitment@hants.gov.uk

Building Services Manager Salary: £33,966-£44,263 The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) is seeking to recruit an outstanding individual to lead our Building Services Team. Shared between CIMR and the Mitochondrial Biology Unit (MBU) you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Keith Peters Building.

This senior role is essential for the smooth operation of the Building. It includes proactive and reactive maintenance, together with special projects. Management from inception to completion, together with the accountability of these projects forms a key area of the role. You will manage a planned and breakdown maintenance service for all mechanical and electrical plant and services within the Building, involving colleagues from the University Estates Division and their assigned maintenance contractor, Equans, where necessary.

Working closely with senior managers, you will also be responsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of any alterations or refurbishments within the Building. You will also act as the Fire Safety Officer to the Building and be responsible for the management of Health & Safety of the Building Services Team.

You will manage a Maintenance Technician and an Electrician Apprentice and be responsible for overseeing contractors and University's Estates Division/Equans staff involved in work within the building.

You should have relevant experience of working in a mechanical/electrical maintenance environment within the industrial or commercial sector. Although you should ideally have experience in operation and maintenance of BMS, mechanical services plant, HAV (including steam operated heating systems), and 415v electrical distribution, consideration will be given to less experienced applicants with potential to learn and develop into the role.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/44680/ Closing date: 05 February 2024 Estimated interview dates: Week commencing 12 or 19 February 2024 Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

EARLY YEARS AREA MANAGER Salary: from £35,000 pa negotiable depending on experience, plus company car, PMI and other benefits We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Area Manager to be a leader for our expanding teams across all four Nurs‐ eries!

The role of the Area manager is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of provision offered across the groups settings whilst ensuring compliance with Ofsted and EYFS statutory requirements. You are responsible for all aspects of the nurseries operations and compliance.

You will be leading the exceptional team we have and supporting them through their own career journeys together with ensuring that we maintain the excellent reputation that we have, and importantly, outcomes for the Children. You will understand Early Years best practice and ensure that this is embedded in practice and delivery across the group.

Your exciting role will include the following: • Lead our nursery teams to deliver outstanding care to all the children across the group • Drive employee engagement, retention, and performance across the group • Work alongside the Directors to ensure each nursery is fully recruited.

• Assist and support the nursery management who are responsible for the daily operation of the nurseries.

• Ensure all policies and procedures and Ofsted statutory requirements are maintained at all times. In the absence of a manager you may be required to provide cover on an interim basis.

• Complete quality compliance audits and ensure standards are met.

• Supporting settings to develop action plans to further improve on provision.

• Maintain regular reviews analysing children progress to ensure practitioners are tailoring learning experiences, and the curriculum to meet children’s needs

Please quote reference SA40033 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

For an informal discussion about the role email: danny@little‐squirrels.com

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.educationjobfinder.org.uk

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Completed forms should be returned to: danny@little‐squirrels.com

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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

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

KS2 – Year 6 Class Teacher Salary – MPS

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Closing date: 8 September 2023 Midday Supervisory Assistant Interview date: 14 September 2023 Salary – Scale B point 2 £3,080.97 actual pa

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.

Salary – Scale midday B pointsupervisory 2 £3,080.97team. actualYou pa will need to be enthusiastic, reliable and relate well to children. The and committed post is for 6.67 hours each week term time only from 11:50 – 13:10. The successful candidate will receive training We wish to appoint a capable, adaptable, caring and responsible person to become part of our hardworking, supportive and will be responsible with others for setting up the dining hall, clearing and cleaning tables and supervising children and committed midday supervisory team. You will need to be enthusiastic, reliable and relate well to children. The both eating lunch and at playtime and other duties under the guidance of appropriate SLT. 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 Closing date: 4 September 2023for setting up the dining hall, clearing and cleaning tables and supervising children For an application form and further please visit school of website and refer both eating lunch8 and at playtime and details, other duties under thethe guidance appropriate SLT. to our vacancies page: Interview date: September 2023 https://www.stmarysrcps.com/about-us/vacancies/ Closing date: 4 September 2023 For an application form and further details, please visit the school website and refer to our vacancies page: Application forms should be 2023 returned to Mrs A Goddard, Head of School via the school office: Interview date: 8 September https://www.stmarysrcps.com/about-us/vacancies/ office@stmarysrcps.org For an application form and further details, please visit the school website and refer to our vacancies page: Application forms should be returned to Mrs A Goddard, Head of School via the school office: Applicants should be supportive of our ethos. St John the Baptist CMAT welcomes applications from members of https://www.stmarysrcps.com/about-us/vacancies/ office@stmarysrcps.org minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. The MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children youngbe people and expects allGoddard, staff and volunteers to sharevia thisthe commitment.

You will be subject Application formsand should returned to Mrs A Head of School school office: Applicants should be supportive of our ethos. St John the Baptist CMAT welcomes applications from members of to DBS checks along with relevant employment checks. office@stmarysrcps.org minorit ethnic comm nities and those ith disabilities The MAT is committed to safeg arding and promoting the

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

Midday Supervisory Assistant We wish to appoint a capable, adaptable, caring and responsible person to become part of our hardworking, supportive

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Central Network Manager Parish Clerk Full Time up to 37 Hours

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

Wales Parish Council is seeking to recruit to the post of clerk to the council a highly motivated person with a wide variety of skills.

The position would suit someone who has previous experience of working in local government and managing staff.

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.

The post is full time with a core working week of 30 to 37 hours and attendance at evening meetings, typically twice a month.

The successful applicant will preferably hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration qualification or be willing to undertake the appropriate training and study to obtain the qualification. The salary will be based on the National Joint Council pay scales points 24-28, £33,024 to £36,648 (pro-rata).

The council will enrol the successful applicant in a workplace pension scheme.

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 annual budget is around £270,000 and the parish currently has a population of around 9,500. The council is the trustee of Wales Recreation Ground and owns recreational land at three other sites in the village. There are two council allotment sites and a strip of land that is licensed for car parking. The clerk manages five members of staff.

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.

For informal enquiries or an application pack, please contact the parish office on 01909 515784 or by email at office@wales-pc.org.uk.

Applications can also be completed online at www.sjbca.co.uk.

Application packs can be downloaded from the website: www.wales-pc.org.uk

We are looking for an effective, experienced manager capable of taking the Council forward as it seeks to serve this large and diverse community.

The City Council is heavily committed to supporting community development with over a fifth of its budget going directly on community grants and service level agreements with local organisations. We have also achieved Stronger Towns funding to put three electric buses on the road on a free to use tourist and shoppers circular route marketed as Hereford Zipper. But we still have a council that is steeped in history and tradition, with a collection of charters and silver, regular participation in the Three Choirs and full civic presence on Remembrance Day and at the annual May Fair. We also still represent the City on planning applications and licensing proposals and work with local economic development bodies including Herefordshire Council.

If you have the ability to cope with a diverse and varied role, cope with frequent changes to priorities and to deliver consistently excellent management across all areas of our activities we would like to hear from you. Ideally you will already be a qualified clerk, but if not you will need to be prepared to commit to study for that qualification within two years of appointment. You will need a knowledge of local government and in particular of meetings, agenda, minutes and be able to act as our Responsible Financial Officer if required. You will need experience of negotiating and speaking as a representative in public.

The salary is paid on national rates SCP 44‐49 £52,752 to £59,418 (ris‐ ing by 3.88 in April 2024) and is full time with 26 days annual leave with three extra statutory days at Christmas. The post is on standard NJC conditions of service. The hours are 37 per week with some evening meetings and occasional weekend work as required.

For an informal discussion of the role contact the existing Clerk Steve Kerry on 01432 260429.

For further details and a job description, please visit: https://herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancies/ If you wish to apply send your cv and a statement of how you feel you meet the person specification to: Steve Kerry, Town Clerk, Hereford City Council, Town Hall, St Owen Street, Hereford HR1 2PJ Or by email to: clerk@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk Applications must be marked confidential and received by no later than 5 pm on Monday 31st December 2023.

Interviews will be held in January.

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

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

Assistant SENDCO

Town Clerk

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

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

Closing Date: Friday 2 February 2024

Salary: £52,752 to £59,418

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

Salary: Mainscale 6, £33,814 - £41,333 per annum

Principal Lead Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ridgeway Primary Academy to appoint an Assistant SENCo From April 2024 (or earlier if possible). The Assistant SENCo will play a key role in managing the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), promoting high-quality teaching, effective resource utilisation, and maintaining high standards of learning and achievement.

Salary: Band I SCP 44-47 (£52,571 - £55,801 Per Annum)

The successful candidate will support the needs of children with SEND and work with our Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO) by putting in place support to remove barriers to learning.

We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic and creative practitioner who has been teaching for a minimum of 3 years. A teacher who can model high expectations and is able to support colleagues in developing their practice; whilst ensuring all children regardless of their starting point gain from every activity they do and achieve their full potential.

Closing date: 19th January 2024 Interview date: Week beginning 22nd January 2024

Specialist Resource Provision Leader Salary: NJC Grade 7 £27,803 - £31,364 per annum, actual salary £11,419 - £13,294 per annum approx An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint someone with a passion for working with pupils with SEND to help set up and run our internal specialist resource provision. The position is Monday to Friday, part time, permanent Associate staff 17.5 hrs per wk 8.45 am – 12.15 pm, term time, plus 6 days when the students are not in school) from April 2024 (or sooner if possible There is the option for this role to be a Full time role when combined with an Assistant SENDCO role.

Located in the West Midlands, Sandwell is a metropolitan borough in the Black Country, which is made up of six towns - Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich. The borough is full of opportunity and investment potential having excellent access to the national motorway network with five junctions feeding in to the M5 and M6 motorways serving the South West, South East and North West regions of the UK. The Urban Design & Building Services Department within the Strategic Assets and Land service area is one of the fastest growing departments within Sandwell Council. Due to this exciting and structured growth, a fantastic permanent opportunity exists for a Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor to join the service and spearhead targeting this expanding work area. You will be working within a diverse team made up of highly skilled and self-motivated individuals.

As the Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for running a team, maintaining full commercial and management responsibility for construction services and projects to multiple areas of the council. The team deliver a full range of advice and construction services on a variety of new build, re-modelling and refurbishment projects on behalf of the council’s internal and external clients, including housing, education and leisure schemes ranging from £10k to £20m+.

You will also play a key strategic role in identifying and developing new opportunities and ensuring best value through innovation to enable the Council to realise exciting new development and large-scale regeneration opportunities focused on rejuvenating Town Centres and realising ambitious housing delivery targets.

This is all part of Sandwell’s drive to the Council’s ‘Vision 2030 Sandwell’ commitments.

This will be a specialist provision within our mainstream academy, allowing pupils with cognition and learning difficulties, who struggle to access the mainstream curriculum, to receive appropriate support. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to be at the forefront of this development, and to shape the specialist resource provision at our school.

Your team will comprise of three senior QS’s, one qualified QS, one assistant QS (part qualified) and two Clerks of Works.

Closing date: 20th January 2024 Interview date: Week beginning 22nd January 2024

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at: www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk or email: headteacher@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk To apply for these posts, please complete the application form from our website and return to the Trust HR Manager, Mrs Debbie Westwood, either by post or email: hr@primitas.co.uk CV’s will not be accepted.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Helen Coldicott Strategic Lead Design Manager (helen_coldicott@sandwell.gov.uk) 07379 067247

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/183251/principal-lead-quantitysurveyor-/ Closing date for application will be 4pm on Friday 19th January 2024

Headteacher Salary: Leadership Scale 18‐24 Job start September 2024 (April if available) Are you the person to lead Our very successful School and it’s wonderful Community through the next stage of Our Future? This could be the opportunity for the next stage of your career.

The school is a maintained Local Authority School. The school caters for pupils between the ages of 3‐11. We currently have 632 pupils on roll arranged in three forms of entry except in Year 1 which is arranged in two forms. The school is located in the Foleshill/Holbrooks area of the city. 199 pupils qualify for PP. 80% of pupils have English as an additional language. These pupils speak over 30 different languages with the four most prevalent being in English, Urdu, Romanian and Panjabi. In every year group pupils arrive across the school year. Some of these pupils arrive and leave again. 14% of pupils have SEN, 43 chil‐ dren attend Nursery for a morning or afternoon half day session.

Ofsted 2020 graded Holbrook Primary School as Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management.

You will: • Be an inspirational and creative leader, able to share a vision which builds on our successes and makes a great school even greater.

• Have substantial senior leadership experience in a primary school as a Headteacher or deputy Headteacher and evidence of leading improvement.

• Be an excellent teacher who can share their love of learning and promote learning in a diverse pupil population so that they make at least good progress from the day they start at Holbrooks.

• Be a motivating, empowering and supportive leader of staff ensuring that professional development is a significant driver of improvement.

• Be a confident communicator with very effective interpersonal skills that will build positive working relationships with our diverse community of pupils, staff, parents and governors.

• Be a visible and approachable leader to all members of Our Community.

Applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please email or phone Nicky McGarry to arrange this.

Nicola.McGarry@holbrook.coventry.sch.uk / 02476 688 947.

The Application form and pack are available online via this link https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Headteacher‐Holbrook‐ Primary‐School/8868 and applications should be returned by Monday 5th February.

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 7th February 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st February 2024 and Thursday 22nd February 2024

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Ward End Primary School Ingleton Road, Birmingham, B8 2RA Telephone number: 0121 464 5424 Email address: enquiry@wardend.org.uk

PPA Teacher X 4 Salary: MPR/UPR

Catering Manager Permanent Role, 37 hpw full time (52 weeks per year) Salary NJC 18-22 £29,269 - £31,364 Carre's Grammar School, Sleaford, is looking to appoint a Catering Manager for 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (NJC18-22 (£29,269-£31,364)). The role is to be responsible for the school kitchen and catering provision, preparing and cooking meals, preparing menus, supervising catering staff, and to be responsible for the budget allocated.

To the right candidate, the post will be an opportunity to really make a difference and be a vital part of the school.

Required 8 January 2024 PPA Teachers for key stage one and key stage two.

This role can be either of 4 days a week or 5 days a week.

PPA would follow a set programme and the successful candidate would teach the same classes each week, with full support from the class teacher.

Full details, including a Job Description and Person Specification, are available on the school's website at www.carres.uk.

We hope that having read this information you will decide that Carre’s Grammar School is right for you and that you will make an application. To do so, please submit the application form and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 in which you should cover: • Skills and knowledge that you would bring to this role; • Why this particular post would suit you.

Ward End offers: • Happy, polite, and well-behaved pupils.

• A supportive and friendly staff team.

• A good learning and working environment- we are a Reading School.

• Supportive community.

We will be looking for evidence which demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the person specification, so you must include sufficient evidence and examples to show that you meet the requirements.

If interested, please make an appointment to view the school and have a chat. We would love to hear from you.

Cover Supervisor

Please download an application pack from: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/179669/ppa-teacher-x-4/ or alternatively, email: CSURecruitment@birmingham.gov.uk quoting ref: ES2432 Completed applications should be returned via email to: CSURecruitment@birmingham.gov.uk This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Closing Date Applications submitted and be in school no later than 12:00 midday on Friday 19 January 2024.

Interviews will be held soon after the closing date, but we reserve the right to interview before that date.

Permanent, 37 hours per week (term time only).

Salary NJC 7-11 £24,294 - £25,979 pro rata The purpose is to provide cover for whole classes during the absence of teachers.

The postholder, wherever possible, will actively engage in the teaching and learning of students. When not required to do cover, the postholder will provide support for the student support team either in an administrative capacity, or as a teaching assistant, under the leadership of the SENCO. If you would like further information about the post or an informal discussion, please contact my PA, Mrs Julie Body.

Completed applications should be emailed to julie.body@carres.uk as soon as possible.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Deputy Headteacher and Key Stage 2 Teacher Salary: Leadership L1-L3 £47,185 - £49,574 per annum Due to the success of our school, from September 2024, our Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding and influential professional for the position of Deputy Headteacher. This is a new role that would be ideal for a senior, experienced teacher looking to take the leap in to Leadership.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the role encompasses a substantive role as a Year 3/4 classroom teacher, with one full day each week, (inclusive of PPA) dedicated to managerial duties.

Specialist Autism Tutor Salary: training salary is living wage. Increase upon completion of training We are looking for 6 tutors to join our team.

Our school is characterised by its forward-thinking and inclusive ethos, dedicated to creating a stimulating and supportive learning environment for our children. This was highlighted in our most recent OFSTED inspection (November 2022), where we achieved a Good rating with Outstanding features, including attitudes to learning and behaviour.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary and impassioned educational leader, poised to contribute significantly to the ongoing success of Cutthorpe Primary School.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications. We actively welcome visits to the school and the following dates and times have been allocated so that our Headteacher can personally meet you and showcase our wonderful school: Tuesday 16 January 2024 – 4.00pm Wednesday 17 January 2024 – 4.00pm Friday 19 January 2024 – 8.00am Monday 22 January 2024 – 4.00pm Tuesday 23 January 2024 – 4.00pm Wednesday 24 January 2024 – 4.00pm Tuesday 30 January 2024 – 4.00pm Wednesday 31 January 2024 – 4.00pm Friday 2 February 2024 – 8.00am Cutthorpe Primary School is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We expect all staff members to share this commitment, and the selected candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/teaching-deputy-leadershipcontract-deputy-headteacher-and-key-stage-2-teacher/40719.job Closing date: Sunday 4th February 2024 Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 27 February 2024 (Reserve Interview Date: Thursday 29 February 2024)

We are a small specialist school for young people with autism and are looking for exceptional team members.

Are you: • reliable • flexible • keen to make a difference • bright • resilient • keen to learn • a desire to do something more than just a teaching assistant role Have you got: • Excellent written and spoken English • a driving licence • a desire to work with young people with autism We can offer you: • excellent training • continued professional development • 9 weeks' holiday • 2 employee assistance programmes, including access to GP, counselling and physiotherapy • Pension • the opportunity to work with an amazing team • Salary from £18,990.92 per year. 3% increase on completion of probation • Uniform and DBS checks provided Hours are: • 8 to 4 or 8.30 to 4.30 (dependent upon Unit) • Monday to Friday • term time plus 4 weeks If you are interested in this position, please provide your details including a CV and a brief reason why you are interested in the job. Alternatively, you can contact us on our website: www.theislandproject.co.uk Closing date: 5th February 2024

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KS2 Teacher Salary: M3 - UPS3 We are seeking to recruit a teacher for a Year 4 Class on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2024.

Ideal candidates are committed to inclusive practices and will promote success for all our learners whatever their barriers and ensure all pupils make progress and are challenged to be the best that they can be.

Holway Park School can provide the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced and highly supportive staff.

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Teacher Salary: £30,000 - £41,333 per annum Are you passionate about teaching young people with Special Needs who have challenges with cognition and communication? Do you have experience of working with young people to unlock their potential so they can be as independent as possible? Are you committed to putting the young person first in a child-centred curriculum model?

Sutton School is looking to recruit an exceptional teacher to its highly-skilled team.

Salary: Grade 15 Point 3 £11.78 per hour We are recruiting for one class teachers to start after Easter 2024 on a permanent contract and full-time hours.

We are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support teaching, learning and personal development with pupils requiring additional needs. The post is linked to EHCP funding so length of service is linked to pupil’s attendance in our setting.

You will work 8.30am - 3.30pm for 4 days per week and 8.30am - 4.15pm for 1 day per week.

This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, particularly with learning difficulties, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience.

Candidates who are appointed will receive full support and training from colleagues and teachers.

The successful candidate ideally will: • Be positive, approachable, flexible and work effectively in a team; • Be patient and supportive of children with additional needs whilst also having high expectations for them; • Have a good standard of English and Maths at the equivalent to GCSE Grade 5 and a sound understanding of ICT.

Teaching Assistants (2 posts) Salary: Grade 15 Point 3 £11.78 per hour You will work 3 hours each day. There is flexibility with when the hours are worked provided the lunchtime session (12.15pm - 1.15pm) is covered.

Experience is not necessary. We are looking for someone who enjoys spending time with children, has a calm manner and patience is essential.

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact us on 01823 252126.

Holway Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check & references.

To apply, visit: https://www.holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk/vacancies/ All applications should be completed electronically on a SCC Application Form.

Your completed application form should be returned to Susan.Brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk.

St Mark’s CE Primary School

Headteacher Salary: L17 – L23 £69,969 - £81,070 Hours: 32.5 hours per week About the School St Mark’s is an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing family where everyone is loved, RESPECTED and valued. We are proud to be recognised as unique individuals, who celebrate diversity within a supportive Christian environment, where all can flourish. We aim to make a positive difference to the world we live in for ourselves and others by following the example of the Good Samaritan.

At St Mark’s CE Primary School, our mission statement, ‘Loving to Learn, Learning to Love’ is at the heart of all we do and is underpinned by our School Values of Respect, Responsibility, Equality, Spirituality, Perseverance, Enthusiasm, Commitment and Trust.

St Mark’s is a larger than average inner city primary school with a PAN of 465 pupils. The school has a 45 place nursery which is situated within The Thomas Boughey Children’s Centre. It is a two-form entry school from reception through to year 6. In June 2020, the school became part the Orchard Community Trust.

St Mark’s welcomes and celebrates a diverse population and welcomes pupils and families from a wide range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 85% of pupils have English as an additional language. A much larger than average percentage of pupils come from families with high levels of deprivation and over 45% of pupils are eligible for Pupil Premium funding.

Job Purpose As our headteacher will be leaving at Easter 2024 to pursue a new challenge, the governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated individual, who will build upon the existing strengths of the school and take the school forward on its journey to ‘outstanding.’ The successful applicant will become part of a dedicated and talented team who are proud of their school and hold high aspirations for every child. Our school vision is one of inclusion, respect and making a difference to the world in which we live. Children are placed at the heart of all we do.

St Mark’s is a founder member of Orchard Community Trust and is a larger than average inner city primary school with a PAN of 465 pupils. It is a two-form entry school from reception through to year 6. The school has a 45 place nursery, which is located within Thomas Boughey Children’s Centre.

We are looking for an outstanding leader who has a track record of securing school improvement, is passionate about teaching and learning ensuring the curriculum is of the highest quality. The successful candidate will be someone who can inspire a love of learning amongst pupils, parents, and the wider community.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for students with special educational needs. Share our commitment to ensuring that all of our young people are fully prepared and supported as they move towards independence. This is an excellent opportunity to join our flourishing, supportive and highlyskilled staff team.

We also welcome applications from ECTs and Trainee Teachers for a 12-month contract. For trainee teachers completing their studies in 2023, there may be the opportunity to start in post in , which will offer a useful transition and induction to the school .

We are looking for a suitably qualified, motivated and enthusiastic teachers to join our strong and supportive team.

The successful candidate will possess the expertise to inspire and engage pupils, and will be determined to get the best from our diverse cohort of pupils, ensuring they make their very best progress.

As the school adapts to meet the needs of our incoming pupils we have specific interest in teachers with primary school experience from Early Years through to Y6.

Applications are welcomed from talented and aspirant individuals who genuinely enjoy teaching and who have a commitment to continuing to improve pupils’ achievement and attainment.

Whether you are newly qualified, or currently working in either a mainstream or special school it is your knowledge, skills and enthusiasm which will help you standout. Experience of teaching within a primary model or alternatively science expertise would be an added bonus but not essential.

Our school is led by a dedicated Headteacher and senior leadership team who are supported by a committed Governing Board. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team, which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, and are transforming the lives of our young people.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/182043/teacher/ Closing date: 3rd February 2024 Interviews: 7th february 2024

We are fully committed to ensuring that our school community develops life-long and successful learners. Our strong curriculum and nurturing ethos strongly supports our school’s mission statement, ‘Loving to learn, learning to love’ You will: • be a creative, reflective, inspirational leader who has children's learning and emotional well-being at the heart of every decision • have the skills to lead, value, develop and manage a highly effective team with enthusiasm and respect • uphold and promote the Christian vision and ethos of the school • have a strong understanding of the contextual safeguarding needs of an inner-city school • maintain high levels of behaviour and respect for all • continue our culture of high expectations for attainment and progress in all subjects • be committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that stimulates a love of learning, encourages the development of individual talents, makes links to the world of work and introduces pupils to local, national and global issues • have high expectations for yourself and the school community • be approachable, building excellent relationships with children, staff, parents, governors, the Church and the wider community and engaging with the interests and needs of local families • promote extra-curricular provision and enrichment activities, to enhance pupils’ Cultural Capital, widening their understanding of the world and their future opportunities.

We will offer you: • a school which is a member of the Orchard Community Trust, offering close partnership and collaborative opportunities to enhance the educational offer to all pupils across its seven schools • a welcoming, inclusive environment where children develop a love of learning, respect for one other and their environment • hard working, inquisitive and well-mannered pupils who have a thirst for learning and who are exceptionally proud of their school and their achievements • an enthusiastic, dedicated and collaborative teaching team who are always looking for ways to enhance and improve the school’s educational offer • a supportive and forward-thinking local governing board and trust board • a school with an embedded Christian Distinctiveness vision, which threads through all aspects of school life.

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Tel: 01782 234411 Application forms and information packs can be obtained by emailing Trust Office at: info@orchardct.org.uk Completed application forms should be emailed to Trust Office via email at: info@orchardct.org.uk Or alternatively posted to: Orchard Community Trust, Genesis Centre, North Staffs Business Park, Innovation Way, Stoke on Trent, ST6 4BF Closing Date Monday 22nd January 5pm

We have exceptionally high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and their attitudes to learning. Pupils’ embrace the school values of RESPECT and understand how they support them in all aspects of life, both in school and out.

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Experienced Merchandiser Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an experienced Merchandiser to cover Northern Ireland, Co. Donegal, and some areas of Co. Louth.

Qualification and Competencies required:• Capacity to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Excellent time management.

• Always portray a pleasant personality and excellent company image.

• Strong DIY skills.

• Strong interpersonal skill with an ability to build effective team relationships and strong company / customer relationships.

• Good numeric and literacy skills and great attention to detail.

• Demonstrated planning and organisational abilities.

• Full clean driver’s licence and excellent driving skills.

• Previous merchandising experience essential.

If interested, please send CV to: HR Manager at Fleetwood Paints Ltd., Ballaghanea, Virginia, Co Cavan A82 N267 or alternatively email hrmanager@fleetwood.ie Closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st January 2023.

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Wind Turbine Service personnel mechanical/electrical competence, full driving licence, fit and able to work at heights, occasional nights away essential.

Full training will be provided.

Salary commensurate with ability.

CVs to john@waltonwind.co.uk

Fixed term until 30 September 2025 - 37 hours per week £51,515 - £57,278 County Hall, Dorchester, with a hybrid approach available to suit your way of working and the service.

What you will be doing: Your role will be to support the delivery of the Our Future Council Programme.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate the programme ensuring that services are supported to develop their plans, you will set the approach and delivery plans for numerous projects. You will help to manage your team of project managers to work in a facilitative style.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with many services across the council requiring you to build and develop strong working relationships, defining project detail, collaborating, influencing, and helping to be a catalyst for change across the organisation.

Project Manager Fixed term until 30 September 2025 - 37 hours per week £41,418 - £47,420 County Hall, Dorchester, with a hybrid approach available to suit your way of working and the service.

What you will be doing: Your role will be to support the delivery of the Our Future Council Programme. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate all aspects of management of the project, taking responsibility for the project during its duration.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Hutchison Catering Ltd is a family run independent catering company located in Gateshead. We are an exciting contract catering company delivering fresh food and food management services to business and education sectors. Our focus is on delivering delicious food through our catering services experience and commercial expertise.

Our philosophy has always been about successful relationships with clients, our catering team and customers.

Role Description: This is a full-time Financial Controller role located at our Head Office in Gateshead. As a Financial Controller, the job involves overseeing the financial management of the company, including financial reporting, budgeting and analysis of financial statements. The role also involves maintaining records, ensuring compliance with regulations and liaising with external auditors for annual statutory auditing and collaborating with cross functional teams to drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications: • Financial Statements, accounting and financial planning and reporting skills • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Experience in Finance and Accounting procedures and practices • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in creating budgets, cash flow, forecasting and managing financial performance • Attention to detail, accuracy and excellent organisational skills • Relevant qualifications for the role • Proficiency working with financial software packages, Sage 200 for example Why join us?

• Competitive salary package for the role £55-£60,000 • Excellent opportunities for career growth in a fast growing in dependent company • Flexible home working patterns available • Flexible benefits package

PROPERTY MANAGER - HOMELESSNESS AND MODERN DAY SLAVERY Office Location: Flexible, supporting services nationally (flexibility of homeworking available) Salary: Up to £35,000 per year Contract Type: Full‐time / Permanent As Property Manager you will support clients to access accommodation and provide appropriate support, advice and information to enable clients to live collaboratively within shared accommodation schemes.

On a day‐to‐day basis you will ensure occupation agreements are adhered and compliance obligations are met by working with private landlords and management companies, whilst supporting SJOG service managers to ensure schemes to run effectively. Likewise, you will support the provision of timely performance data and information for commissioners.

You will have a property management or social housing background and have the requisite skills to support some of the most vulnerable members of the community. You must have the ability to negotiate with both clients and partners to achieve positive outcomes whilst always remaining calm and professional.

Essential skills and attributes: • Housing or building maintenance qualification to HNC level.

• At least two years’ experience of working with a property management or social housing environment.

• Knowledge of managing lease and occupation agreements.

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, legislation and guidance.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Compliance obligations.

• Ability to engage with and provide support and advice to service managers, colleagues and partners.

• Experience of performance management and achieving targets.

• Good time management skills.

• Ability to work with vulnerable groups and have an awareness of issues affecting people experiencing modern day slavery and human trafficking.

• Excellent IT and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise workloads and competing demands.

Claire Venys email: claire@hutchisoncatering.co.uk

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Jones, Head of Housing and Homes at: robjones@sjog.org.uk in the first instance.

Hutchison Catering, Yours Business Network, Delta Bank Road, Gateshead NE11 9DJ

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Property_Manager/256836

Closing date: 2 February 2024

Closing date: 3rd February 2024

To apply, please forward your CV and a Covering Letter to:

You will manage the team in a facilitative style, empowering all members of the team to contribute. You will also be required to manage project controls and undertake progress reporting.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with many services across the council requiring you to build and develop strong working relationships, defining project detail, collaborating, influencing, and helping to be a catalyst for change across the organisation.

Resource & PMO Manager Fixed term until 30 September 2025 - 37 hours per week £51,515 - £57,278 County Hall, Dorchester, with a hybrid approach available to suit your way of working and the service.

What you will be doing: You will play a key part in the success of the Our Future Council programme, contributing to the delivery of a dynamic cross-council transformation plan.

You will play a crucial role in assisting projects with planning and allocating resources to meet their agreed business case. Your focus will include determining demand and collaborating with the Head of Change and service leads to ensure capacity aligns with the needs of programs and projects.

Engage closely with numerous services across the council, fostering the development of strong working relationships.

Your ability to collaborate, influence, and create change will be instrumental in driving transformation across the organisation.

As Dorset Council accelerates its ambitious cross-council transformation plan, your leadership will be integral to delivering significant and radical changes aligned with the priorities outlined in the Dorset Council Plan.

Take on the responsibility for the delivery of projects within the Our Future Council programme. Ensure that services receive the necessary support to successfully execute these projects. Demonstrate the impact of your project management experience, combining it with strategic thinking and excellent interpersonal skills to achieve successful outcomes.

If you would like an informal chat about the roles to understand more, please get in touch with Nina Coakley, Service Manager for Change on 01305 224386.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/SearchResults.aspx ?pg=0 Closing date: 21 January 2024 11:30 PM

ELECTRICIAN Salary: £35,250 (made up of £23,500 salary plus £11,750 50% Interim Operational Allowance) Are you an experienced Electrician? This is a great opportunity for you to join a busy Building and Facilities team at Durham County Council, on a permanent basis.

You will join our busy Repairs and Maintenance team as an Electrician, where you will be required to carry out maintenance work, as well as electrical work to specifications and drawings.

You will also have access to Durham County Council’s fantastic benefits and rewards.

WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will primarily carry out Electrician duties on maintenance and contractual projects in industrial and commercial buildings across County Durham. However, the team also support with electrical installations for major Durham County Council construction projects when required.

In addition to the advertised salary, overtime opportunities along with on call allowance and weekend enhancements are available. It should be noted that the post is to work 39 hours per week and paid 37 – the remaining 2 hours are accrued as 12 days additional leave.

If you are time served and self-motivated with the ability to work alone as well as part of a multi-skilled team, then this opportunity is not to be missed.

WHAT WILL I NEED? You must be time-served, with experience of maintenance and contractual projects in industrial and commercial buildings. You should also have a good knowledge of health and safety, with the ability to follow electrical specifications and drawings.

We encourage you to contact Kieran Brennan, Electrical Repairs and Maintenance Manager- Mobile: 07786 027491 or via email at kieran.brennan@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Electrician/256259 Closing date: 14th January 2023

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Project Manager (Mechanical Bias) Salary: £40,478 ‐ £43,516

Salary: £51,470 - £59,558 The Governing Board are seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Headteacher who can build upon the existing strengths of an outstanding nursery school and further develop high quality education for young children.

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a project manager with a commercial mechanical background to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don’t want to miss.

Oxclose Nursery is a maintained community nursery school providing care and education for children from the age of 2 to 4 years. Within our mainstream nursery school, we have a SEN resourced provision for children with complex physical, medical and health needs. Our practice is driven by our values and ethos which focus on inclusion for all, developing happy, secure and motivated learners.

You will lead a team of experienced Site Managers and sub‐contractors to deliver the asset management and capital works program across the Council property portfolio and undertaking operational project management of works packages.

We are seeking the right person to provide outstanding leadership and management for our very special school where everyone is valued, challenged and inspired to achieve.

We have exciting opportunities for a Quantity Surveyor to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers.

Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don’t want to miss.

You will have a proven track record of outstanding early years teaching with a positive personality and a ‘can do’ attitude.

You will be skilled in working collaboratively with stakeholders and partner agencies at all levels to maximise the educational opportunities for children with complex and additional needs.

Quantity Surveyor Salary: £37,261 ‐ £40,478

You will be working as a Quantity surveyor carrying out the examination of subcontractor tender submissions, checking for completeness, legal, contractual, and mathematical correctness, resolving any queries and providing proposals for tender acceptance. Leading in the preparation of tender documentation to procure subcontractor services to aid operational delivery, including long‐term frameworks and for site specific schemes.

M&E Quantity Surveyor The role will require you to be a dynamic and professional leader, able to motivate staff, set high expectations, enhance achievement and facilitate rigorous self- evaluation.

You will develop, secure and sustain high quality teaching and effective learning across the Nursery School, monitoring, evaluating and reviewing classroom practice promoting continuous improvement.

You will seek to set outstanding standards and maintain high expectations amongst staff for the progress of all children.

We can offer the successful candidate; • A friendly, highly skilled and supportive team of staff, who are committed to sharing their expertise and learn from one another.

• A learning environment where hard work and achievement are appreciated, acknowledged and celebrated.

• A curriculum that is relevant to the age, stage of development and needs of the individual children.

• A well-resourced learning environment.

• Supportive and highly skilled Governing Board.

• Professional development appropriate to the role.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Mrs Lisa Thompson on 0191 416 6767, or email: lisa.thompson@schools.sunderland.gov.uk We would be very happy to show you around or answer any of your questions.

Application forms and further details are available by emailing: Lisa.thompson@schools.sunderland.gov.uk

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER - NATIONAL Office Location: Darlington, supporting services nationally (Flexibility of homeworking available) Salary: Up to £45,000 per year Contract Type: Full‐time / Permanent Here at SJOG we are committed to delivering excellent customer services to the people we support on a day‐to‐day basis, our staff live our values of Hospitality, Compassion and Respect and we make every day count.

We have recently undertaken a review of our Property Services Team and we are building our capacity as we continue to grow and develop new services through our “People, Potential and Partnerships” strategy.

We excited to be developing our Property Services Team to provide comprehensive services to support our customers and colleagues.

We manage a range of properties nationally from specialist supported accommodation for people with complex needs as well as a number of schemes providing support to people with learning and/or physical disabilities, we also provide support to some of the most vulnerable members of the community suffering from homelessness.

Essential skills and attributes: • Level 4 Diploma Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent (or working towards).

• Provide current evidence of delivering Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments.

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, legislation and guidance.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, CDM, Planning and Building Regulations.

• Ability to engage with and provide support and advice to service managers and colleagues.

• Experience of performance management and achieving targets.

• Good Project Management skills.

• Ability to work with vulnerable groups and have an awareness of issues affecting people with disabilities.

• Excellent IT and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise workloads and competing demands.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Jones, Head of Housing and Homes at: robjones@sjog.org.uk in the first instance.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Fire_Safety_Officer/256838 Closing date: 3rd February 2024

WASTE AND TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Salary: £37,261 ‐ £40,478 We have exciting opportunities for a M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don’t want to miss.

You will be working as a M&E Quantity surveyor carrying out the examination of subcontractor tender submissions, checking for completeness, legal, contractual, and mathematical correctness, resolving any queries and providing proposals for tender acceptance. Leading in the preparation of tender documentation to procure subcontractor services to aid operational delivery, including long‐term frameworks and for site specific schemes.

You will use full scope of works, specifications and drawings to conduct accurate and detailed quantity take‐offs for M&E works.

Site Manager Electrical Projects Salary: £34,723 ‐ £37,261 We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a site manager focusing on electrical projects within the capital team to join our brilliant service whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don’t want to miss.

You will be responsible for the site management and monitoring of trades employees and contractors undertaking minor, major and complex capital works across both council and private properties. You will also assume site management duties across other projects when required within the service.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Project_Manager_Mechanical_/251969 https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Quantity_Surveyor/251972 https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/M_E_Quantity_Surveyor/252121 https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Site_Manager_Electrical_/251973

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HIGHWAY ASSET MANAGER

Salary: £33,945 - £37,336 per annum

Salary: £47,420 - £51,515

Salary:Grade N – SCP 43-46 (£51,515 to £54,771)

Repairs and Construction Services

Gateshead Council are looking to appoint a Waste and Technical Services Manager, within the Housing, Environments and Healthy Communities service area.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity within a service, that provides a range of integrated services to help keep the environment in which people work, live and spend their spare time in a clean, safe and attractive condition.

We have 4 opportunities for qualified Electricians to join us within our busy Construction Services Electrical team.

As the Service Manager you will be responsible for the effective delivery of technical and operational: waste collection, Regent Funeral Services, recycling, parking services, parking enforcement, on street enforcement and the street works permit scheme within the Gateshead Borough.

If you are self-motivated, time served and capable of working alone as well as part of a multi-skilled team this is an opportunity for you to commence a career with a Council you can be proud to work for.

Primarily working within a Construction environment, our Electrical Construction works consists mainly of commercial and domestic works. These can range from new build properties, renovations, upgrade, and maintenance works across Newcastle City Council and Your Homes Newcastle properties. Where required, you may be asked to take ownership of an NCC vehicle for work duties.

Reporting to a Repairs & Construction Manager, you will be expected to work on a variety of properties and schemes ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with relevant regulations, practices, and standards.

The role includes the management of resources and facilities including employees, vehicles, plant, equipment, depots and stock to maximise performance, avoid unnecessary use and make arrangements for incidents occurring outside of normal working hours. You will also participate in the delivery of the Winter Maintenance functions and duties (including out of hours) to ensure that the Council delivers its obligations under the Winter Maintenance Plan.

Typically, you will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of Electrical tasks including all aspects of installation works, (containment, wiring, terminating, inspection, and testing) Maintenance, Servicing and Fault finding works. All works must be carried out in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE wiring regulations BS7671.

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Colin Swinney, Service Director, Highways and Waste on 0191 433 7420.

For an informal discussion please contact: Martin Edwards (Senior Repairs & Construction Manager: Electrical) on 07880 724836 or Michael Barkas (Lead Repairs & Construction Manager: Construction) on 07813 751173.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Waste_and_ Technical_Services_Manager/256293

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.

Closing date: 7th January 2024

Following the recent retirement of our Highway Asset Manager we are looking for an exceptional candidate to build on our well embedded Asset Management systems and harness the almost unlimited potential of future technological advances.

You will lead on the development and implementation of our revenue and capital highway maintenance programmes including being instrumental in championing asset management, planning and pavement management principles across the wider Highways and Transport design and delivery teams. You will develop, monitor and review our Asset Management Policies and Strategies and ensure that appropriate data is collected and interpreted in a timely manner to influence decisions and support a proactive performance management culture. You will be responsible for data management within the Highways and Transport Division with specific responsibilities for the National Street Gazetteer ensuring that condition data is interpreted in a timely manner to allow effective production of relevant performance management data. You will also lead work relating to the development of Countryside Policy, the County Council's Definitive Map and Statement and protected landscapes responsibilities.

You will lead a team of 10 staff delivering unique integrated Highways Asset Management working in close collaboration with our inhouse Design and Highway Delivery teams. This close collaboration drives continuous improvement, innovation and delivers added value within an inclusive and supportive environment. The team thrives on its diversity and at the same time builds on the strengths of each individual.

The Highways Asset Management team is a core team in the larger Infrastructure structure of over 100 staff comprising Highways Improvement, Network Management, Parking Services, Passenger Transport, Highway Development Management and Flood and Coastal Erosion Management.

Voluntary overtime work and standby arrangements exist.

Closing date: 4th February 2024

For further information or informal chat please contact Robin McCartney, Highways Infrastructure Manager Tel: 07929823626 email: robin.mccartney@northumberland.gov.uk Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Highway_Asset_Man ager/256527 Closing date: 12th January 2023

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FINANCE MANAGER Option 1: 30hpw (Monday to Thursday), 210 days Salary: £23,984 to £26,728 pa Option 2: 30hpw (Monday to Thursday), 52/52 Salary: £26,007 to £28,982 pa We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking, and innovative Finance Manager to join our school.

You will provide clear budgetary planning and management to inform decisions in both the short and long term and strategically maximise income utilisation and manage the budget to optimise the impact on student progress.You will operate, maintain and develop all accounting procedures and systems, in co-operation with the Business Manager, ensuring that legal, School and Local Authority procedural requirements are adhered to.

The postholder must be not only technically very capable but also exceptionally well organised, with a “can do” approach, excellent attention to detail and highly self-motivated.

Knowledge and experience of the SIMs/FMS finance package would be useful but is not essential as training will be given.

Salary: £24,586 - £39,187 About our school: Tees Valley College is an independent school, educating students from Middlesbrough and surrounding areas.

Each member of staff is valued and encouraged to follow their own career dreams and aspirations with extensive and supportive continued professional development.

Staff members are committed to making a significant positive impact on all areas of our students’ lives, including academic and personal development. Our students are at the heart of everything we do at Tees Valley College and this is apparent by the positive feedback we receive from the students themselves; their parents / carers and the Local Authorities.

Overview of the role of Science, PSHE, Maths, or English Teacher: • We are looking for a number of qualified Teacher that can help students with a range of special educational needs • As qualified Teacher you must help and support each individual as needed • You will also set, mark and give feedback on assignments, tests and homework, as part of the continuous assessment of each pupil.

• Enable pupils to gain a good understand, equipping them with the ability to express themselves and their ideas in a variety of situations We would love to hear from people who:

This is a permanent contract, 30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday), with an option to be 210 days or 52/52.

• Passionate champions of students with SEND • At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate.

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

If you would like to play a key role in developing our school further, then please find an application form and job details on our website:- www.gshs.org.uk/vacancies.

• NEST enhanced pension scheme • Refer a friend scheme • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay • Access to a blue light discount card • Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues • Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications • Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts • Life assurance

Closing Date: Monday 15 January 2024 Interview Day: Monday 22 January 2024

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Various_Teacher_Positions/255866

If you have any further questions, or would like to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact our Business Manager, Adelaide Emmerson on 0191 216 5162 or by email aemmerson@gshs.org.uk.

NEWSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL Warwick Street, BLYTH NE24 4NX www.newshamprimary.co.uk

HEADTEACHER Permanent Full Time Required April 2024 Group 3 School Leadership Scale L18-L24 (£71,729 - £83,081) Are you a visionary and compassionate leader, committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all our pupils to flourish in, where safeguarding remains a top priority for the whole school community?

We are seeking an exceptional individual to become the Headteacher of Newsham Primary School, an inclusive environment, where pupils are respectful, responsible and ready for every day. Governors are seeking an individual who will challenge and encourage as we strive for educational excellence.

Newsham Primary School is situated in the coastal town of Blyth, Northumberland. We opened as a primary in September 2009 but there has been a school on our site for almost 100 years. We have a committed learning community, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

What is special about Newsham Primary School: • We believe that every child is unique • The Newsham Way is to be Respectful, Responsible and Ready • Our dedicated staff and supportive governors work collaboratively to provide all our pupils with an enriching educational environment, that is calm, safe and happy, equipping them with the skills and values they need to thrive.

• Our classes are named following a nautical theme, from the Pebbles in Nursery to Neptune and Atlantis in Y6, as our local heritage is very special to our community • We have recently opened two Specialist Support Bases for SEND provision • We have extensive grounds for outdoor learning opportunities and have a Woodland walk area • We have a dedicated and highly skilled school team who get to know individuals and their families to enable a continuous learning journey • Our purpose-built accommodation is maintained to the highest standard • Staff, parents, and governors have been instrumental in starting and running the Lighthouse Community Hub, now an independent charity, meeting the growing needs of hardship in our community • We provide equal opportunities for everybody regardless of individual differences As Headteacher, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of guiding our school into the future, maintaining its strong reputation in both education and safeguarding. You will lead a team of passionate educators and support staff, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect and high expectations. You will work closely with pupils, parents and the wider community to ensure the well-being and achievement of all our pupils.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged, we have three dates available, Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th January 2024 between 1pm and 5pm by appointment only. Please call the school on 01670 353124 or email schooladmin@newshamprimary.co.uk to book a visit.

Application packs can be downloaded from: www.northeastjobs.org.uk and must be returned to: headships@northumberland.gov.uk Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 24th January 2024 Shortlisting: Monday 29th January 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 6th February 2024

TEACHING ASSISTANT Salary: £21,255 - £22,815 About our school: Tees Valley College is an independent school, educating students from Middlesbrough and surrounding areas.

Each member of staff is valued and encouraged to follow their own career dreams and aspirations with extensive and supportive continued professional development.

Staff members are committed to making a significant positive impact on all areas of our students’ lives, including academic and personal development. Our students are at the heart of everything we do at Tees Valley College and this is apparent by the positive feedback we receive from the students themselves; their parents / carers and the Local Authorities.

Overview of the role of Teaching Assistant: • Providing support to students in and out of the classroom • Assisting Teachers with a range of educational needs • Providing students with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school • Liaising with parents and external agencies where suitable • Supporting with appropriate interventions such as literacy and numeracy • Work collaboratively as a team to improve outcomes for our students We would love to hear from people who: • Have experience of working with young people with SEN • Are passionate about education • Have strong English and Maths skills • Would like the opportunity to support students outside of a mainstream environment • Are kind individuals • Would like the opportunity to progress within the school and obtain career focused professional qualifications • Actively contribute to school safeguarding and welfare procedures EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group: • NEST enhanced pension scheme • Refer a friend scheme • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay • Access to a blue light discount card • Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues • Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications • Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts • Life assurance For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Teaching_Assistant/255864

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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.

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School First Aider and Health & Safety Administrator Permanent appointment 37 hrs per week (term-time only) Grade 5 £26,873 - £28,282 pro-rata We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proficient individual to assess the medical and welfare needs of students and administer front-line first aid. Supporting pupils with ongoing medical needs in line with specific Individual Health Care Plans.

Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media checks.

Further details and application forms are available from the HR Officer, Mr Andrew Young.

By e-mail: andrewyoung@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk or from the School’s website www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies

Contact Pauline on 01704 550482.

Mental Health Practitioner Grade: NJC, Grade 7, Points 30 - 35 Salary: £33,114.35 - £37,617.62 About the School: Everton Free School and Football College provides a high quality alternative educational environment for vulnerable young people aged 13-16, and opportunities for all students’ post 16 in Everton Football College. The school is supported by and takes inspiration from the award-winning Everton in the Community charity which delivers innovative programmes to promote health, education, social inclusion and equality of opportunity across Merseyside through the power of sport. The School and College offer many other specialist routes for young people including Arts, Culture and Digital Media pathways, GCSE’s and Level 2/3 BTECs. Students are referred to the school by other schools, academies, and local authorities.

About the Role: We welcome applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health nurses, psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, family therapists and other qualified professional staff for the role of Mental Health Practitioner within Everton Free School. Working as a Mental Health Practitioner you would have a high standard of knowledge and experience of working with young people who present with a range of mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will work with the schools ‘Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce’ to assess and support using the most appropriate evidence based options to meet the needs of young people and children.

For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/MentalHealth-Practitioner-665 Please send all completed application forms to: staffrecruitment@evertonfreeschool.com.

Name: Laura Watts Telephone: 01513194120 E-mail: staffrecruitment@evertonfreeschool.com Website: https://www.evertonfreeschool.com/ Closing Date: Friday 26th January 2024

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Operations Manager Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Salary: c. £35,000 p/a, dependent on experience Kilmartin Museum is seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to manage all day-to-day aspects of running Kilmartin Museum as a visitor attraction, including facilities management and compliance.

This is a great opportunity to join Kilmartin Museum at an exciting time, as the museum has recently undergone a £7.5m redevelopment.

For further information and instructions on how to apply, please visit: www.kilmartin.org/operationsmanager

PAINTER Are you an experienced Painter looking to join a continually expanding company?

walkersshoortbread.com 01340 872497

Bealach an Righ, Oban, Argyll PA34 5TG

We are currently looking to add to our team for various projects in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife & East Lothian.

To be considered you must have a CSCS card, are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in your work.

Residential Care Home for the Elderly are looking for the following people to come and join our team.

Company van & fuel card provided.

Carers From £11.03 Senior Carers From £15.89 Domestic Assistants £10.42 For an application form contact 01631 562168 or email: info@northargyllhouse.org

Rate £16 - £20 Must have: • Min 2 years’ experience • All round painting and decorating skills • Taping experience is not essential • Must have CSCS card • Good communication skills • Have ability to work on your own • Have a positive working attitude • Flexibility To apply please send your CV below or call on: 07885 579 427.

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QUALIFIED HGV TECHNICIAN The Technician will be responsible for carrying out vehicle repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures within standard times set.

Duties will include: • Vehicle inspection • General servicing • Fault diagnosis • Repair of vehicle defects • Road test vehicles • MOT preparation/presentation.

• Breakdown/roadside assistance and call out duty required.

• Completion of all required paperwork accurately The successful candidate will: • Be a qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three of equivalent).

• Have previous relevant experience gained in a similar industry.

• Have a full driving licence.

• Ideally possess a commercial licence – class 1 or 2 but not essential.

• Have the ability to work in a fast paced working environment.

• Be competent in the use of IT systems.

• Have a flexible approach to work commitments.

HGV APPRENTICESHIP this is a three year apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 advanced qualification with our partner Skilnet. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the DAF truck industry. The training combines hands-on workshop training and study with block release at DAF Trucks Centre of Learning. So if you have a genuine interest in the automotive industry and have or expect at least three GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 4 (or equivalent) including English and Maths we would like to hear from you 16-19 year olds.

Please contact Jim Mackintosh: jim.mackintosh@norscot.uk.com

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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.

Press Toolmakers / Trainee Toolmakers Salary: £480 to £760 Weekly

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)

First Aid Officer 34 hours per week term‐time only Salary: Grade 5 (currently £22,369.00‐£22,777 per annum pro‐rata)

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

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

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

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

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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

Vacancies Full Time or Part Time Registered Nurse Salary: £19.00 to £22.00 per hour We have 6 and 12 hour day and night shifts available.

RGN x2 - Days - 44 hrs per Week RGN x2 - Nights - 33 hrs per Week Are you a registered nurse looking for flexible work with excellent rates of pay?

As a nurse with Belmont, you’ll give patients and relatives safe, high-quality and efficient care. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues, consultants and care workers to assess patients and provide medical support and supervision whenever and wherever needed.

A committed team player, you know how important it is to follow policies and procedures as well as the NMC Code of Conduct.

You’ll be a team player, strong communicator and bring positivity and professionalism with you to every shift.

Belmont Healthcare benefits include: • Competitive rates • Free online training • Full support from the Belmont Team • Blue Light Card discounts • DBS check fee fully refunded We’re looking for Registered nurses with at least one year of care work experience, ideally in a health and social care setting. If you have management or leadership qualifications (or equivalent experience) that’s a plus. A strong understanding of the challenges older people face in health and social care settings will also help.

You’ll also have: • Full RN qualification • A nursing degree, or equivalent.

• Established professional development goals.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work effectively without supervision.

• Sound clinical and managerial skills.

• An in-depth understanding of the health and social care sector.

• A thorough knowledge of infection prevention practices.

• Evidence of ongoing adult support and protection / safeguarding skills.

• Great problem-solving skills.

• An excellent attendance record.

• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.carehome.co.uk/jobs/job.cfm/id/96008682133

Therapeutic Care Workers Tenterden, Kent Starting salary: £30,096 per annum Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care and treatment, together with family and network support. We are also a UKCP Training Organisational Member accredited with Middlesex University, providing in-house clinical training to its clinical staff.

Experience of working with children therapeutically or in a residential setting is desirable. However, we are able to support and train suitable candidates without experience. This role entails safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people to develop to their full potential.

This is accomplished through working as part of a team to develop safe, supportive and nurturing relationships with children and working with external stakeholders/partners to meet the overall needs of the children placed at the home.

Benefits we can offer are: • 40 days’ annual leave, • Upto 6% employer pension contribution, • Health benefit and life assurance.

• The unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist whilst working in children’s home.

• 45 working hours per week plus sleep in duties

Cook Salary: £20,378 - £21,294 per annum • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday • 25 days annual leave and public holidays; • Up to 6% employer pension contribution; • Health benefit and Life assurance

Deputy Clerk & Community Centre Operations Manager This position is for 37 hours a week with a salary of £33,024 - £36,648 (SCP 24 – 28).

We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual with a ‘can do’ attitude, who can demonstrate strong administrative experience, sound operational knowhow and financial management in a similar setting. Effective leadership skills would be essential but experience not absolutely necessary.

You will be key to the effective operation of the council, both in terms of helping to manage the main aspect of its operations – the community centre, as well as being able to draft agendas, minutes, and providing impartial and professional advice and delivering all administrative support for the council based activities (key training opportunities to be provided). You will assist in managing the finances of the council, progressing contracts and services, monitoring expenditure, income and receipts, and organising salary payments and pensions etc.

Food plays an important role in the programme of therapeutic care and we are seeking a Cook who will be responsible for food preparation in the Gables House.

Applicants will need to have a positive attitude and be able to communicate effectively at all levels.

The ability to inspire, motivate and develop excellent working relationships with both staff, councillors and residents is essential. You will ideally have some experience in a similar role, but more importantly perhaps is a sense of what it might mean to provide a positive and effective contribution to our local community, in this key position.

We are looking for an experienced Cook, with knowledge of health and hygiene regulations to undertake all aspects of food provision for the community, including menu planning, purchasing and cooking.

This post is based at the community centre and applicants will need to be available for evening meetings and some out of hours duties when events are taking place.

The ideal candidate would be someone with a thoughtful approach, along with an understanding of the importance of the provision of food for children, including nourishment.

Closing date: Friday 19th January 2024 For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.childhoodfirst.org.uk/careers/ or email: hr@childhoodfirst.org.uk

If you feel this could be the role for you please contact: John Fullbrook on 01903 812042 for an informal chat or email clerk@steyningpc.gov.uk for the job description, person specification and application form.

Closing date: 9th February 2024

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Teacher of Spanish Maternity Cover between January and October 2024.

We are currently looking to recruit a candidate on a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover between January and October 2024. The successful candidate will be teaching KS4 and KS5 exam classes so they will be confident teaching at this level. St Columba’s College supports the ECT programme and welcomes applications from both recently qualified and experienced teachers.

Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in Sympathy with its Catholic ethos.

In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including generous fee remission for the children of staff educated at the college, free lunches, car parking, longer school holidays including two weeks half term break in October, use of the Fitness Suite and cycle to work and tech schemes.

St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring service.

To apply for this position, visit: https://www.stcolumbascollege.org/about-us/work-with-us to view the job description and to download an application form. Please email your covering letter and completed application form to Jackie Metcalfe, HR Manager at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or call to discuss further on 01727 892095.

Closing date: 10am on Monday, 8th January 2024 with interviews shortly afterwards although early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing deadlines. Recent previous applicants should not re-apply.

Exams Officer & Admin Assistant Salary will be paid at Grade 5- 6, currently £24294 – £26421 p.a. pro rata.

Bourne Community College is seeking to appoint an Exams Officer and Admin Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working Student Support Services team.

You will be working within a small but thriving College that values your views and encourages personal and professional development. Investing in people, creativity and independence allows us to ensure the success of the young people attending the Bourne Community College.

The role requires excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to manage your own workload.The overall responsibility will be to act as the school’s Exams Officer, to ensure the smooth and efficient running and delivery of exams, to support staff with general administrative duties and to contribute to the efficient operation of administration within the school.

Bourne Community College is a growing and unique 11-16 mixed comprehensive Trust school, valued and supported by the local community. We have been reaccredited the Unicef Rights Respecting Schools Award ‘Gold’, which very few secondary schools hold in the country.

This is a permanent post for 30/37 hours per week, term time only, plus INSET Days, required to start as soon as possible. There will also be a requirement for 1 or 2 days during the Summer holiday. Some flexible working/working from home is also an option.

For Job description and application form, please visit: https://bourne.org.uk/vacancies/#Advert17 Completed application forms (no CVs) to be returned to: office@bourne.org.uk or by post addressed to the Head teacher, Mrs A Sharma.

Closing date for applications: Monday 8 January 2024 9.00am Interviews: We will interview any qualifying applicants upon receipt of suitable application Bourne Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of right to work in the UK, references and health check.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Brook Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AB Telephone: 01844 214278 Website: www.st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk

School Business Manager Salary: Grade 10 Hours: 20 hours per week, Term time plus two weeks, pattern to be agreed

Service Manager - ASC Localities Salary: £66,983 - £70,401 per anum Our mission We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has a vacancy for a School Business Manager.

As the school’s leading support staff member, you will work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective and efficient fulfilment of our educational aims, making the most efficient use of resources to support our learning objectives. If you have experience of working in a school or academy, or in a similar setting and are an effective and experienced manager, we would encourage you to apply for this post.

Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team in Islington as a Service Manager within the Localities in Adults Social Care. This position plays a key role in ensuring that our work with residents is strength based and that residents wellbeing is at the forefront of our work and service development.

Duties will include: • Line management of the school office and other non-academic support staff • Budget management, providing advice and guidance on financial matters to the Principal and Academy Committee • Organisational tasks, and support to the Headteacher and Governing Body, on all areas of school - management • Implementation of Health and Safety throughout the school • Administration of the school’s personnel functions, in conjunction with our payroll providers and Central Team HR Manager • Premises management - both ongoing maintenance and management of building projects • Producing reports, analysing and responding to complex correspondence • Administrative and clerical support as required

The post holder will provide strategic management across the localities. The teams are extremely fast paced and sit at the heart of Council’s corporate commitment to deliver positive outcomes for residents with adult social care needs. The post holder will lead and develop the teams to ensure they fulfil a critical role in enabling Adult Social Care to deliver its vision to maximise independence, manage demand and balance the budget for the department.

Combining significant experience as a manager and of delivering in a fast paced, resident facing service they will provide the leadership and management skills to enable the service to perform to an exceptional standard, supporting people with ASC needs to access timely support.

Further training opportunities will be offered to the right candidate.

KS1 Teacher Hours: 1.0 FTE (temporary in the first instance) Are you an excellent classroom practitioner looking for an opportunity to teach in an exciting and thriving school? Are you keen to deliver a broad and inclusive curriculum? Do you have high aspirations for children and put their needs at the heart of your practice?

If so, we have a position for a full time class teacher starting in January 2024.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who: • has high expectations of the children they work with • has excellent interpersonal skills • works effectively as part of our team and supports our Catholic ethos • is committed to personal and professional development In our happy and successful school we can offer you: • happy and motivated children • a dedicated, enthusiastic and very supportive staff team • a well-appointed school building with bright, spacious classrooms and teaching areas • parents and governors who actively support the work of the school Please contact the school office on 01844 214278 (or by email) if you would like more details.

Please visit the school website: http://www.st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies to see the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, together with the application form.

Applications should be made either by email to: apply@st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk or by post addressed to the School Office.

Main duties of the job As a Service Manager, you will take responsibility for the strategic direction of key areas of work related to the service development of Adults Social Care. You will give leadership and direction to Team Managers and together with them design and implement intelligent measures to assure the quality of practice and effective throughput of work.

You will hold overall responsibility for the culture within your service and you will provide quality assurance of practice across the service and be responsible for how the service functions to improve outcomes for residents.

Your knowledge and experience of working within statutory legislation and evidence based social work will enable you to ensure that residents are supported and and intervention delivered at the right time. You will contribute to effective management of Adult Social Services and build and sustain key relationships with a range of managers and staff at senior levels. Your experience of leading a service will be utilised to ensure that the workforce is skilled and equipped to provide an outstanding service to adults and Older people.

For further information regarding the posts please contact Jolaade Anjorin Assistant Director Localities on 020 7527 2034 or Email: jolaade.anjorin@islington.gov.uk To apply for this position please visit: https://www.islington.gov.uk and use the online application process.

Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on: 020 7527 2155 or e-mail: recruitment@islington.gov.uk Closing date: Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 23:59 Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 21st February 2024

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Care Assistant Full and Part Time hours, includes every other weekend, shifts include 8am-4pm and 4pm-10pm (may include occasional night shift) potential to progress to senior positions

Domestic Assistant To include general cleaning of the home 2-3 shifts per week, shifts 8am-2pm (including every other weekend) Covid vaccinations are a requirement for this job position.

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Excellent rates of pay and accommodation provided.

Salary: NJC SCP11: £24,054 pro rata

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 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/

Other possibilities in Guernsey If interested, please contact: james@macgroup.je 01534 486030

Planning and Committee Support Clerk

Salary: £61,683 per annum

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

Salary Scale: SCP 35 – 45 (£41,496 – £51,999 per annum) Plus Attractive Pension Scheme Hours: Up to Full-Time, 37 hours per week (requests to reduce to 30 hours pw would be considered) A UNIQUE JOB OPPORTUNITY

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Salary: Starting Salary based on 5 days a week is £15,046.

We are looking for candidates who are keen, motivated and can work as part of a team, to provide support for pupils throughout the school day alongside the class teacher. Successful candidates will have experience of working within a school setting and have knowledge of working with pupils who have SEN needs.

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Salary: Actual Annual pay of £14,777 based on 5 days a week We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team at Mayfield School in Torquay which provides support to children at Key Stage 1 to 4 with SLD/PMLD special educational needs. You will support the teacher in creating opportunities for the children to learn in their own individual ways. On the job training will be given to enthusiastic applicants.

Mealtime Assistant Salary: £3,563.92 based on 5 days a week We are looking for candidates who are keen, motivated and able to work as part of a team to join our team of Mealtime Assistants. You will provide support to pupils and staff over the lunch period. Experience is desirable, but not essential.

Are you a strong leader; do you think strategically; have you built successful organisations; can you communicate well, delegate effectively, and make the difficult decisions? Have you a track record of service achievement and can you commit to public service? Then why not join us; Martock Parish Council are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Chief Executive who can lead and support Councillors and staff.

As Chief Executive you will be expected to maintain statutory duties and a high level of corporate governance and take on a pivotal role in ensuring the Council continues to move forward.

The successful candidate will lead staff and work closely with 13 Councillors to deliver local services, whilst building relationships with the County Council and local organisations, ensuring Martock has a voice across the area.

Healthcare Assistant Salary: Actual Annual pay of £15,046.54 based on 5 days a week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and highly skilled staffing team as a Healthcare Assistant. The post would ideally suit a current Healthcare Assistant who enjoys working within a school or clin‐ ical setting with children and young people with additional needs.

Teaching & Pastoral Assistant Salary: £15,653.84 per annum/ Term Time Only We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team at our Chestnut Centre in Brixham which provides support to children at Key Stage 1 and 2 who are experiencing difficulties in maintaining a placement in mainstream school as a result of their social, emotional or behavioral needs.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/mayfield‐school‐1036175

Would you like to know more? To obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form, please email: recruitment@chrgs.co.uk Please note CVs will not be considered.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the Council’s HR advisor, James Corrigan, at Council HR & Governance Support on 07805 472859.

Head Teacher Salary: L16 - L22

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?

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.

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.

The successful candidate will join us for the Autumn term 2024.

The Trustees, staff and children of Kingsteignton School are looking to appoint a supportive, motivated and enthusiastic Headteacher who can build on our achievements and successes, and continue the development of our school into the future.

Our current headteacher was instrumental in establishing the school in 2016 and has led the school from initially a single class to a thriving school of 226 pupils. The school continues to grow and the building has capacity for 420 pupils. The headteacher has provided exceptional leadership over the past 7 years and will retire from headship at the end of this academic year, therefore we are looking for someone who: • shares our vision and commitment for a collaborative, inclusive learning experience for all pupils, • demonstrates outstanding leadership and teambuilding skills, • builds confidence, fosters potential, inspires and celebrates achievement in both staff and pupils, • have creative flair and vision to maximise the resources of the school, • continue to promote the highest level of pastoral care for the whole school community, • promotes our values-based Education so children take responsibility for themselves, their actions, are respectful and develop resilience, • can continue to develop the school, including our emerging outdoor learning spaces, • can support and foster the existing caring culture amongst all staff We will support and encourage headteacher continuing professional development through leadership networks and expertise from our partners.

We would love to hear from you and show you our school.

For an information pack and to arrange an informal visit please contact Hannah Smith, School Administrator on 01626 563888 or email hsmith@kingsteigntonschool.org.

Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date.

Interview Date: Week beginning 22nd January 2024

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

URGENT NEED: FOSTER CARERS If you know someone with a spare bedroom who is also a patient, compassionate and generous person, send us their contact information for fostering.

Foster carers: Receive full regular training, 24/7 professional support, allocated support worker, and £400 - £1,000 per week per child (plus additional allowances).

Allowances cover all costs linked to the child living in the home. Fees are paid for professional work, which includes training, paperwork and attending meetings.

Or refer someone to foster and receive £750 referral fee Organisations: Help us to recruit and receive £750 for each successful referral.

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Seabank Power Limited owns and operates a 1140MW power station located in Hallen, Bristol The following role is now available within our Operations Department

OPERATIONS TECHNICIANS / TRAINEE TECHNICIANS SALARY: UP TO £55,193 + SHIFT ALLOWANCE + BONUS + EXCELLENT BENEFITS + RELOCATION IF APPROPRIATE

THE ROLE The duties for the post include: • Being part of a shift team that operates a CCGT power station using a DCS system • Ensuring that the plant is operated safely, efficiently and with due regard to the environment • Operating the day-to-day interfaces between Seabank Power Limited, its customer and National Grid • Carrying out routine operational checks, first line fault finding and troubleshooting to ensure plant availability is maintained • Preparation of plant for maintenance, including the implementation of Seabank Safety Rules • Helping to implement SPL the emergency procedures

THE PERSON Applicants shall: • Have previous experience performing the role or its equivalent • Have a recognised engineering qualification • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills • Demonstrate a sound engineering approach • Have an understanding of operating CCGT power station plant or similar process technology • Be able to work flexibly and on their own initiative • Be able to make technical decisions based on available information • Be computer literate with a good operational knowledge of DCS systems Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to contribute to the overall management and continued improvement of Seabank.

ON OFFER Seabank Power Limited offers a professional and friendly working environment, an on-going training and development programme and a performance culture that encourages success.

Starting salary will be based on relevant competence and experience.

For further information and to apply for this role, please contact the Administration Department at administration@seabank.co.uk or at Seabank Power Limited, Severn Road, Hallen, Bristol BS10 7SP, Tel 0117 982 0020. Only completed application forms will be accepted, closing date is 10th February 20244.

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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 Head teacher 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

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Health Care Assistants Required Join us on a journey, we are aiming to change the way adults in need of care are supported in a nursing home.

We want to engage those who use the service and to involve them in every way.

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.

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(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)

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.

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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-headteacher1121819?lang=en-GB&frmsrh=Y

We are recruiting Health Care Assistants at The Priory Care Home in Llandogo who want to make a difference.

Full Day & Full Night Shifts are 12 Hours Early Shifts are 6.5 hours (Days Only) Day Shifts start at 07.30 am to 19.30 pm or 07.30 am to 14.00 pm (Early Shift) Night Shifts start 7.30 pm to 07.30 am Every other weekend shifts are required Pay starts at £11.25 to £12.25 per Hour (Days) Pay starts at £12.25 to £13.25 per Hour (Nights) So, if you want a career where you feel you are improving the quality of life for those you support and where your ideas and input are actively sought, please contact Phil on 07502 379253 or e mail Phil@priorycarehome.com The Priory Nursing & Residential Care Home, Llandogo, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4TP

Principal Planning Officer Salary: Grade 10 SCP 35 - 38 £41,496 - £44,539 AN EXCITING AND CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN FOR A PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SECTION. Newport is a city on the rise and has ambitious growth and regeneration ambitions. Alongside this, the city is also home to beautiful countryside and numerous heritage assets providing a diverse environment to work in.

This is a key permanent full time post responsible for dealing with major, controversial and high profile planning applications including those that form strategic regeneration initiatives for the city, those subject to Environmental Impact Assessments and those requiring highly complex negotiations relating to Section 106 contributions.

Other duties include providing pre-application advice for such projects, dealing with significant enforcement cases, associated appeal work, deputising for the Area Team Manager, assisting in the supervision of the team and presenting reports both to delegated meetings and Planning Committee.The postholder will play a major role in the determination of development proposals which may have a significant bearing on the regeneration of the city of Newport as well as the performance and image of the development management service.

Candidates must hold a recognised qualification in Town Planning. Corporate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute would be an advantage.

Substantial experience of dealing with a wide range of development management issues is essential.The planning service in Newport has a high workload and so you will also have experience of working under pressure.

An ability to drive and access sites for the purpose of undertaking site visits is desirable.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Steve Williams (StephenJ.Williams@newport.gov.uk).

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Council-Democracy/Counciljobs/Council-Jobs.aspx

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Streetscene Contracts Officer Environmental and Neighbourhood Services Permanent Contract - 37 hours per week

Town Clerk and RFO

Grade I £28,371 - £31,099 Do you have a positive, can-do attitude to work and a desire to deliver high quality services for local residents and international tourists?

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is looking for a self-motivated individual to lead on and manage the delivery of the Council’s contracted waste collection, recycling and street cleansing services.

To fulfil this role, the successful candidate will need to build and maintain strong and positive relationships with external contractors and lead on enforcement activities. Experience of contract management and successfully delivering projects is essential.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Angela Lloyd, Streetscene Lead Contracts Officer on 01789 260977or angela.lloyd@stratford-dc.gov.uk In addition to an open and friendly environment you’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave, hybrid working, flexi time scheme, Health Cash Plan Scheme and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To apply please visit our website: https://www.stratford.gov.uk/worktraining/vacancies.cfm or email hr@stratford-dc.gov.uk The closing for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday May.toInterviews The Council date is committed to equality of opportunity and 3aims create a will be heldinclusive on Tuesday 16 May.where we are all able to bring our whole selves welcoming, workplace to and perform at our best.

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Parish Clerk Full Time up to 37 Hours Wales Parish Council is seeking to recruit to the post of clerk to the council a highly motivated person with a wide variety of skills.

The position would suit someone who has previous experience of working in local government and managing staff.

The post is full time with a core working week of 30 to 37 hours and attendance at evening meetings, typically twice a month.

The successful applicant will preferably hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration qualification or be willing to undertake the appropriate training and study to obtain the qualification. The salary will be based on the National Joint Council pay scales points 24-28, £33,024 to £36,648 (pro-rata).

The council will enrol the successful applicant in a workplace pension scheme.

The annual budget is around £270,000 and the parish currently has a population of around 9,500. The council is the trustee of Wales Recreation Ground and owns recreational land at three other sites in the village. There are two council allotment sites and a strip of land that is licensed for car parking. The clerk manages five members of staff.

For informal enquiries or an application pack, please contact the parish office on 01909 515784 or by email at office@wales-pc.org.uk.

Salary: £41,418 ‐ £44,428 Are you a detail‐orientated, community focused individual looking to make a positive impact in our town? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Filey Town Council is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join us as our next town clerk.

The opportunity of becoming the town clerk to Filey Town Council has arisen with the planned retirement of the present incumbent on 31 March 2024.

The town council are seeking to appoint the new town clerk to take up the post before the end of February 2024 to allow a smooth transition.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward‐thinking person to contribute to the smooth running of the town council. The successful post holder will be expected to carry out the functions of the RFO and be the proper officer, serving all statutory notifications for the town council.

The town clerk is responsible for leading the day‐to‐day management of the assets and services of the town council that is undertaken by the three other members of staff.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the staff, councillors, the local community, and business sector and external partners. Applications are invited from persons who either hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or would work to achieve the qualification within 12 months of commencing employment.

Informal discussions concerning the role can be made by contacting Cllr Linda Randall, the chair of staffing committee on 01723 314 475 or by email using cllr.linda.randall@fileytowncouncil.co.uk.

Burlington Care specialises in care for the elderly offering a range of care services, including nursing, residential and dementia care.

We are actively recruiting throughout Yorkshire for the following roles:

Deputy Manager Nurse Senior Care Care Assistant Come join our Team.

Please contact us to express an Interest Via recruitment@burlingtoncare.com or call 0113 831 4404

Application packs can be downloaded from the website: www.wales-pc.org.uk Closing Date: Friday 2 February 2024

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Headteacher Salary: Leadership Scale Point L17-L24 (£69,970 - £82,258) Governors and trustees seek to appoint an energetic and highly motivated senior leader to the above position. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to lead St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy to the next stage of its development.

St Mary’s is a state funded Church of England Primary school with approximately 220 pupils. The school is situated in Hunslet, approximately 3 miles south of Leeds city centre, and mainly serves the immediate local community.

The Christian ethos at St Mary’s is of central importance to governors, trustees, and other stakeholders. Therefore, the school is seeking a headteacher who will ensure that this Christian ethos, and associated values, are effectively promoted and upheld.

The successful applicant will: • Use the school’s Christian vision and values to design and implement robust strategies to successfully develop and further improve our multi-faith school community • Approach the role with resilience and flexibility, using a creative and solution driven approach to improving our school • Inspire, lead and support a highly committed team of teaching and associate staff • Build positive relationships with the school’s pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community • Work positively and collaboratively with senior leaders across our Trust, including the Chief Executive Officer • Make the most of the high-quality professional development available through our Trust • Engage all our pupils (including SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils) in a broad, balanced, creative and challenging curriculum so that they are happy and achieve their potential within a caring and inclusive community For more information please click on the 'Vacancies' tab at https://www.collaborativelearningtrust.com Please note we do not accept CVs. Closing date: Monday 22nd January 2024 at 12 noon Interviews: Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st January 2024

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Systems and Operations Technical Support Manager PO2/PO3: £37,336 ‐ £43,421 Permanent 1 x 37 hours per week Based at Britannia House Bradford Council received a ministerial directive to develop a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) to improve the district’s Air Quality. The Clean Air Zone was launched successfully in September 2022 and the CAZ Operations team now require a Systems and Technical Support Manager to optimise the performance of the networks and assets that underpin the Clean Air Zone and other functions.

The Systems and Operations Technical Support Manager will lead on the technical and analytical support and maintenance of the technology solutions and systems associated with the CAZ. They will also contribute to the support and maintenance of other CCTV, UTMC and ARC systems.

The role holder will ensure cost effective and timely completion of repairs and minor installations to systems on‐street, within customer’s property and within the Council Control Room. In addition to technical capability the role holder will be able to assist with continuous service improvement to enable data collection, reporting and performance measurement.

If you feel you have the ability to be a key part of this team and help to make an improvement in the lives of Bradford citizens this is an excellent opportunity to join us in our Clean Air Team.

The successful candidate will have: • Experience in analogue and IP based CCTV systems, intruder alarms and access control systems.

• Experience in IT networks including fibre optic systems and good experience of Lan/WAN/VLANS/Firewalls.

• Previous IT technician experience in an ARC / CCTV or similar Control Room Environment • A minimum of 3‐5 years’ experience working in a similar role.

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

For further information regarding this post please contact Phil Holmes, CCTV and Control Room Manager on 01274 437755, or Carolyn Escreet, CAZ Operations Manager on 01274 432251.

In line with KCSiE 2023, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

To apply, please visit:: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/apply‐for‐a‐ council‐job/bradford‐council‐vacancies/ Closing Date: 7th January 2024

Grade: SCP 12-17 (34 or 37 hours per week) Payscale: £26,421 - £28,770 Pro Rata - Term Time only (38 weeks) Contract: 2x Permanent & 2x Fixed Term

Head of Finance

Park Aspire is a pupil referral unit for pupils who have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school or at risk of exclusion. Pupils have social, emotional and behavioural support needs. Some have additional learning difficulties compounded by other complex issues such as mental health problems which combined create barriers to learning.

Salary: £51,515 ‐ £53,337 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, working full year

A Learning & Behaviour Assistant needs to understand complex emotional, social and behavioural needs of primary aged and key stage 3 pupils. They should be sympathetic and sensitive to the many difficulties our pupils face in their personal lives and help them to overcome those barriers to succeed.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious Head of Finance to join the Central Team at Ethos Academy Trust.

What this means is that every day is different, every day brings along a new challenge.

A Learning & Behaviour Assistant needs to be able to cope with highly complex problems, particularly concerning child protection and challenging behaviours. Some of our pupils are involved in high risk-taking activities, they may lead chaotic lifestyles or suffer from neglect, forms of abuse and be witness to domestic violence and family upheaval.

Park Aspire is a school which treats safeguarding and child protection as a high priority. We are committed to children and are determined to provide them with a safe, secure and successful education experience.

Park Aspire hopes to offer you a highly supportive workplace, one that is visionary, inspirational and accepts nothing but the best for our children. You will be provided with opportunities to access related training and encouraged to develop your skills through performance management to further your career.

If you would like to visit the school on Thursday 18th January at 11.00am, please contact the school office by telephone: 01274 735298; or email: office@parkaspire.co.uk.

For further information, please visit our website at: https://parkaspire.co.uk.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://prospectsonline.co.uk/job/7027-learning-andbehaviour-assistants-x-4 Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 22nd January 2024 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will model best practice and progress strategic financial developments under the overall leadership of the Trust CFOO. You will carry out professional duties as Head of Finance and provide support to the individual academies within the Trust.

You will lead the development and implementation of systems and procedures associated with financial activities, ensuring efficiency, best practice and value for money.

For further information, and to apply for this role, please visit: https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/7234 43757/EDV‐2023‐EAT‐59674 Closing date: 9:00am, 8th January 2024

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Chief Finance Officer Starting salary: £55,000, within the pay range £55,000 - £60,000 The Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint a Chief Finance Officer to lead our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven and ambitious Trust in the next stage of our development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Central Team, the Board of Trustees and school Headteachers to help us achieve our strategic objectives, effectively lead the Trust’s finances and contribute to the strategic direction and future of our Trust. The CFO will have a key role in the Trust Executive Team, contributing to Trust-level decision making and strategies for future growth and development.

The CFO will be responsible for ensuring strong and robust financial management across all schools in the Trust. In line with the Owlcotes Strategic Plan, the CFO will have a crucial role in the delivery of the Trust’s objectives in a sustainable and measured way.

The Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust finance team consists of: • CFO (vacancy) • Trust Accountant (full-time) • Senior Finance Officer (full-time) • Two (part-time) Finance Assistants.

The responsibilities for this position will include: • Effective collaboration with the CEO, CIO and the Board of Trustees; • Financial oversight of the schools within our Trust and the central team; • Line management of the finance team; • Supporting school Headteachers to manage school budgets with rational spending and staffing structures; • Liaising with the ESFA, DfE, external and internal audit, and other relevant outside agencies; • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations; • Regular financial reporting to the Board of Trustees and its finance sub-committee.

The ideal candidate will: • Be an effective leader and communicator; • Be proactive in their work and model professional integrity at all times; • Have experience in a finance role; • Be appropriately qualified – ideally possessing, or working towards, an accountancy qualification from an accredited provider; • Have an understanding of the financial framework that Academy Trusts operate within; • Have an understanding of the principles of public sector spending, in particular how to demonstrate value for money; • Have a willingness to engage in professional development and training opportunities; • Possess a positive, solution-focused mindset.

Adverts and job descriptions can never provide the full picture to candidates and visits to the central team office are encouraged. Visits to meet the Chief Executive Officer or Chief Information Officer and further discuss this exciting role can be arranged at mutually convenient times during the weeks commencing 8th, 15th and 22nd January 2024. Please contact Joe Wilson, Chief Information Officer, at 0113 8874523 or j.wilson@owlcotesmat.org to arrange a visit.

Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust policies, procedures, and safeguarding and child protection policies.

The deadline for application for this role is Thursday 1st February 2024 at 12 noon.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the full job description and employee specification in the application pack, as well as the application form for this vacancy, on the Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust website: https://www.owlcotesmat.org/vacancies/ Applicants can either download the application form, or email: recruitment@owlcotesmat.org to request a copy of the application form. Please send your completed application form to: recruitment@owlcotesmat.org.

Department of Chief Executive West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Personal Assistant SO1/SO2: £32,076 - £36,648 pa Permanent 1 x 37 hours per week (Pro rata for Part Time Posts) Based at Aldermanbury House, Bradford City Centre West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the Fire Fighters Pension Scheme for around 850 employers based throughout the UK. The Funds administered by WYPF have 464,000 members of which 151,000 are active members, 136,000 are deferred members and 140,000 are pensioners. WYPF is valued at over £17bn. More information can be found at www.wypf.org.uk We are looking for a personal assistant to provide secretarial support to the Funds Assistant Directors.

You will act as a primary point of contact for the Assistant Directors: handle telephone enquiries, e-mails and letters, taking action to resolve where appropriate, or redirect to relevant areas within the Fund or Authority.

The successful candidate will support the Assistant Directors with all administration duties and ensure the smooth flow of their daily work and manage their time effectively. You will be expected to respond to and handle confidential and sensitive information with poise, tact, and diplomacy.

You will have: • RSA III Typing/Word Processing/Text Processing or equivalent level qualification or demonstrable relevant related experience.

• 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C) or equivalent, to include English language.

• Minimum 2 years experience providing high level professional and confidential PA support to senior managers or leaders including diary management, dealing with correspondence, responding to enquiries • Experience of taking / producing high quality minutes at meetings , including preparing agendas.

• Strong IT skills including the ability to use Windows based software applications.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a flexible approach.

• High level of confidentiality/discretion and initiative required along with a can do attitude • Excellent communication and customer service skills at all levels • Excellent attention to detail • Evidence of having worked on their own initiative with minimal supervision and sometimes alone.

• Helping to organise meetings and events If you require further information regarding this post please contact Yunus Gajra on: 01274 432343 or email: Yunus.gajra@wypf.org.uk An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://bradford.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/3409/0/413573/15138/personal-assistant-579637 Closing Date: 9th January 2024

Headteacher Salary: L22 – L28 Are you looking for a vibrant, inclusive school that celebrates its rich, cultural diversity, with polite, enthusiastic children who love to learn and relish every opportunity they are given? Do you want to work with a talented, hardworking, and caring staff team and supportive governors? If so, then Harehills Primary is the school for you.

Harehills Primary School is a large (NOR 694), welcoming and warm environment for children and families aged 3 to 11 (with nursery) where we strive to provide an excellent quality of education.

We are seeking a Headteacher who will take on the challenge of the Governors’ ambition to sustain a learning environment in which our children are engaged, enjoy learning, and have high aspirations.

We are a local authority school located at the heart of a diverse community in Harehills, an inner-city area of Leeds.

The core purpose of the Headteacher is to provide professional leadership and management for the school. This will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. To gain this success the Headteacher must establish high quality education by effectively managing teaching and learning and using personalised learning to realise the potential of all pupils. The Headteacher should establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils.

Accountable to the Governing Body, the Headteacher provides vision, leadership and direction for the school and ensures that it is managed and organised to meet its aim and targets. The Headteacher, working with others, is responsible for evaluating the school’s performance to identify the priorities for continuous improvement and raising standards.

Our children and school community are looking for someone who will: • Have a clear vision for the future of our school.

• Provide strong, dynamic, and inspiring leadership and management.

• Be an excellent educator, committed to delivering and maintaining the highest standards in teaching and learning.

• Be an excellent communicator with the skills to positively maintain and develop our relationship with parents.

• Have a proven track record of developing and delivering the curriculum to help the school to reach its potential and more.

• Have high expectations for achievement across the full range of subjects and extracurricular activity.

• Further develop our talented and committed staff team.

• Be committed to working in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, Governors, and the wider community.

• Ensure that the school’s caring ethos continues to be firmly embedded in all that we do.

• Be a team leader, team builder and team member.

At Harehills Primary School, we can offer you: • An inclusive and dynamic school.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture with a focus on wellbeing.

• Happy, motivated, and creative children with excellent behaviour and a love of learning who make a positive contribution to the caring culture of the school.

• A well-informed governing body who will challenge and support you in equal measure.

• Enthusiastic and talented staff who are passionate about the children in their care.

• A supportive Local Authority including Learning Improvement Advisors, Consultants, and other services.

• Strong partnerships with other schools such as Cluster Inclusion Teams and the local Family of Schools Headteacher meetings.

• Active and mutually supportive links with the parents and the wider community.

If you are interested in finding out more, we warmly welcome a visit to meet our children and staff.

To arrange a school tour please send an email to s.willshaw@harehills.leeds.sch.uk with your preferred date and time for your visit between October 23 to November 8 or by telephone on 0113 2350539.

For further details and an application pack, please visit: https://harehills.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/ Or to request an application pack contact: s.willshaw@harehills.sch.uk At Harehills, we are passionate about celebrating the diversity of our children, families, and the staff community. We value the experience and contributions of people from all walks of life. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Advanced Youth Work Practitioner

Bradford Children and Families Trust;

Children’s Homes Residential Practitioners Band 8: SCP 17 to 22 – £28,770 - £31,364 pa Qualification bar at SCP 19 + Sleep in allowance Days - 37 hours per week Nights – 35 hours per week Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team in our mainstream and specialist provision. In addition to reducing the number of children living in our homes we have reviewed our staffing levels and structures in our specialist homes. These are the homes caring for children and young people with the most complex and enduring needs.

We’re looking for committed individuals who are passionate about putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do. You’ll relish working in a challenging but extremely rewarding role where you are: • part of a team committed to providing inspirational care tailored to children and young people with complex needs • able to work with children and young people from very diverse backgrounds who have experienced trauma • consistent in working to a high standard, so that everything is in place to help young people achieve their maximum potential • physically fit enough to carry out the requirements of the post

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)

The successful candidate will: • Be expected to work in the mainstream/ specialist homes providing care and support to children and young people living in medium to long term residential care.

• Need to be resourceful, committed and able to adapt their approach depending on the situation and environment.

• Be able to work in accordance with our model of care in a multi agency setting.

• Have Grade 4 or above in Maths and English or functional skills Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent (see job profile) • Have a Level 3 or 4 diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (see job profile) or undertake Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People within the first 2 years of employment if you don’t hold this qualification or an equivalent.

• Have at least 1 years’ experience of working with children and young people, preferably including some residential experience.

• Have the ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required by the needs of the service, you will also be required to undertake sleep in duties.

• Have the flexibility to work across the different homes when needed.

• Have the ability to use electronic systems.

• Have the ability to nurture and support the children and young people ensuring the environment is clean and their needs are fully met.

About the role

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

• 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

This post will be recruited via the Warner process, which means there will be a safeguarding interview as well as a formal interview and extensive checks.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Terri Denby at: terri.denby@bradfordcft.org.uk or Jimmy Craik at: jimmy.craik@bradfordcft.org.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/apply-for-a-council-job/bradford-council-vacancies/

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:

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

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