Todays Recruitment Issue 297

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COACH DRIVER Are you a qualified PSV driver?

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Due to an increase in work we are looking to fill various driver position’s.

Would you be interested in a Second Job, Part Time Job or Full Time?

If you hold a PSV cat D Licences, contact us for more details.

Headteacher Salary: L21 to L25 Due to developments within the EBN Academy Trust, we are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to spearhead our drive towards being an outstanding Alternative Provision Academy. The successful candidate will possess vision, knowledge, and experience to enhance our mission and drive forward both existing and developing good practices.

In order to continue the growth of the Academy and further develop support for the students the Trustees and CEO are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who: • has recent and substantial experience at Headteacher or Deputy Head level within the secondary phase • is an inspirational leader with the vision and drive to advance and further strengthen the Academy • can maintain strategic direction with the ability to be creative, rigorous and practical • is an excellent practitioner who is able lead our very talented and reflective teaching and support teams • is passionate about all children realising their potential within a multi‐cultured inclusive school • shares the Academy Trust values of high expectations for all, respect, humility, integrity and equality and supports out vision that there should be “No Loss to Learning” and “No‐one left behind” • is able to maintain and nurture our ethos where all pupils can feel equally valued for their culture and contributions • is able to demonstrate a flair for working collaboratively in order to maintain and develop our very positive relations with pupils, staff, parents/carers, governors, our neighbouring schools and the wider community To arrange an informal visit please contact Laura Donohoe at: ldonohoe@ebnfs.org Applications can be downloaded from the school website: http://ebnacademy2.co.uk

SENDCo 0.4FTE Salary: LGPS1 - 2 (£47,185 - £48,366 pro rata) Required September 2024 Market Drayton Junior School is a thriving three form entry school whose core purpose is to equip every individual with skills for life and a passion for learning through the delivery of a dynamic, vibrant curriculum and inspirational, innovative teaching. The school aims to provide a happy and safe learning community in which all individuals are nurtured and inspired to achieve their best.

Our school needs a dynamic and enthusiastic SENDCo who will take charge of our SEND provision within the school. This will involve group provision across our KS2 classes in the mornings and the co-ordination of the SENCO position within the school during an afternoon session. Part of the provision will involve coaching and supporting classroom staff to manage the needs of children with learning difficulties within mainstream classes or groups.

We are also looking for a Full Time qualified Bus & Coach Mechanic with knowledge and experience of maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles.

Please email info@pscoaches.co.uk or call 01865 391794 for more information.

We wish to appoint a well-qualified and committed K.S.2 teacher who is willing to teach across the Key Stage and to make an active contribution to the development of the school. You must be an excellent classroom manager with high expectations for work and behaviour. This post would suit a candidate with SEND experience or a teacher with an interest in this field In addition to this post there will be the possibility of additional teaching time to cover for non contact time for other staff within the school.

For further dtails and an application form, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/195708/sendco-market-draytonjunior-school/ All completed application forms should be emailed to the school at: admin@marketdrayton-jun.shropshire.sch.uk

All completed applications to be returned to: ldonohoe@ebnfs.org Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 at noon

BUS & COACH MECHANIC

Closing date :Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 12noon Interviews: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Children and Families Assessment / Support Workers (4 posts) Salary: £12.70 - £13.84 per hour • Post 1 - £22,267 per annum • Post 2 - £14,837 per annum • Posts 3 and 4 - £4,677 - £5,757 per annum, plus bank hours £12.70 - £13.84 per hour Tide House is an Ofsted registered residential family assessment centre based in Bideford. We provide evidencebased assessments for the courts and local authorities and are seeking four motivated and enthusiastic part-time children and family assessment/support workers to join our highly dedicated team.

• Post 1 – weekly average of 33.0 hours per week • Post 2 – weekly average of 21.75 hours per week • Posts 3 and 4 – weekly average of 6.5 – 16.0 hours per week

Headteacher Salary: L12 – L17 The Governors of Milverton Community Primary & Pre-School are pleased to seek the appointment of a highly-motivated and experienced leader who will take the school forward to the next phase of its development, whilst providing the best possible education and experiences for all the children at the school.

We are looking for a Headteacher who: • will provide outstanding leadership to our valued team and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• nurtures each child’s individuality through the continued development of our broad and creative curriculum.

• will develop a clear vision for the future to achieve the highest standard of teaching and learning.

• has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievement.

• has excellent communication skills to cement relationships with our wonderful pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community.

We are a Community Primary School with close community links located in an attractive location in rural Somerset. Our school values of ‘We care. We aspire. We belong.’ underpin our vision and ethos.

We can offer you: • a highly-skilled, motivated and committed staff team who are passionate about children’s learning and well-being.

• enthusiastic, well – behaved pupils who engage positively with their learning and care for each other.

• the support and commitment of our Local Governing Body.

• a thriving Pre-school and wrap-around care provision.

• the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families in the local community.

More information about the school can be found on our website.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, and should be arranged in advance by contacting the School Office on 01823 400439 or via email to office@milvertonprimary.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 13th May 2024 at noon Interviews: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May 2024 Start date: 1st September 2024 or 1st January 2025 We are committed to the welfare of the children in our care and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and references.

For further information and an application form please email SSERecruitment@somerset.gov.uk. Please state which post and school you are interested in. If you have not been contacted by the interview date, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

ICT Teacher (Secondary) Salary: £21,018.53 per annum (actual salary) We are seeking an ICT Teacher to join Sands School from September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the department at Sands School. You will be responsible for planning and delivering the ICT curriculum providing core IT literacy skills to Key Stage 3 classes and GCSE Computer Science in the upper school. As a champion of technology, you will further develop the use of ICT in the school by supporting other teachers to use technology in exciting ways in their subjects, offering specialist short courses and supporting the interests of students with a passion for technology. You will have a large degree of freedom to develop your own vision for the department but, as a democratic school, you will need to work closely with the students and other teachers to ensure you are meeting the needs of the school. You will also have a role supporting and advising the Administration team in technology procurement and implementation.

Humanities Teacher (Secondary) Salary: £21,018.53 per annum (actual salary) We are seeking a passionate, creative and flexible Humanities teacher to join Sands School from September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Humanities department working alongside experienced and talented teachers. You will co‐deliver our Key Stage 3 mixed Humanities curriculum and lead at least one GCSE course for our Key Stage 4 students in your specialist subject(s). You will have a large degree of freedom to shape the courses to the needs and interests of the group, and will be experienced at delivering high quality engaging lessons.

School Administrator

Our aim is to provide families with the opportunity to access advice, support and guidance with the purpose of improving their parenting skills and enabling them to better meet their child(ren)’s needs within the course of the assessment. The scope of our work includes role-modelling, supporting, and assessing parents' day-to-day core parenting skills. For example, this could include supporting parents in preparing healthy and balanced meals, developing, and maintaining daily routines for children and babies or supporting parents to learn budgeting and independent living skills. Many parents that we work with are vulnerable due to alcohol or substance misuse, domestic abuse or domestic violence or mental health difficulties. The children that we work with are often under the age of 5 so experience in Early Years would be an advantage.

For an informal discussion please contact Tia Coleman, Tide House Registered Manager, on 01237 237120 or tc@inclusis.com For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk and send the application form to: jobs@inclusis.com Closing Date: 20th May 2024

Project & Services Delivery Officer

Salary: £28,024.70 per annum (actual salary)

Salary: SCP 20 - 24: £30,296 - £33,024

We are seeking an experienced administrator with specialist knowledge of Health and Safety or Human Resources to complete our school’s administration team. The Administration team are responsible for managing all aspects of day to day running of the school except Teaching and Learning. The new Administrator would be primarily responsible for the management of either Health and Safety or Human Resources whilst also taking on some further other areas of responsibility. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a close knit team with a large degree of autonomy over your role. As a democratic school, decisions are taken collectively and the role of the Administration team is to inform and advise. Sands alternative approach to education and management means staff have to both fulfil their duty to protect students and the school whilst taking into consideration the needs and views of the community. Good listening skills are a must.

This newly appointed role will be pivotal in delivering the Town Council’s ambitious programme of services and projects for the next year. Reporting to the Town Clerk, you will be involved in a wide variety of different areas, delivering significant benefits to the community. Your role will be to support Sidmouth Town Council in setting up, designing and delivering local projects and initiatives that provide Council services, including meeting and working with key stakeholders, contractors and the public. You will assist in ensuring that Council initiatives are completed on time and to budget, ensuring value for money and linking with other community initiatives, including building strong relationships with other community groups.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/jobs/ Closing date: 20th May 2024

An application form is available here: https://sidmouth.gov.uk/job-vacancy-project-services-delivery-officer/ or by contacting the Town Clerk, Sidmouth Town Council, Woolcombe House, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 9BB. Tel 01395 512424.

Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024 Interview Date: Tuesday 4 June 2024

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Teacher of Art Deputy Headteacher

Salary: MPS/UPS

Leadership Pay Spine L8-L12

Key Dates Closing Date: Sunday, 12 May 2024 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: Sunday, 01 September 2024.

It’s an exciting time to join the Lawnswood Campus family as we continue on our journey to transform the lives of the young people we serve. This is an excellent opportunity, for the right leader to drive our vision forward whilst we go through a significant period of change. We require an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Deputy Headteacher to strategically lead on learning and student welfare.

Teacher of Science

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Headteacher who has a passion for delivering the highest quality of education and wide ranging interventions to support with the unmet social, emotional and mental health needs of young people and make a real difference in young people’s lives and their futures.

As a key member of our team you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of outstanding standards of education and support us as we continue to create a stimulating and purposeful environment where all of our young people have a sense of belonging in order to thrive.

Assistant Headteacher with SENDCo responsibilities Orchard Centre & The Nightingale Home and Hospital Service (September 2024) Leadership Pay Spine L4-L8

Assistant Headteacher with SENDCo responsibilities Braybrook Centre & Midpoint Centre (September 2024) Leadership Pay Spine L4-L8

Salary: MPS/UPS - £30,000 to £46,525 per annum Key Dates Closing Date: Sunday, 12 May 2024 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: September 2024.

Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star teacher might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Starbank Starbank school in Birmingham is a large all through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 years old. We have over 2,000 pupils and are based across three sites in close proximity to each other. We joined Star Academies in 2020 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

Who we’re looking for We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a highperforming and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

It’s an exciting time to join the Lawnswood Campus family as we embark on our journey to become ‘The Leading Light for Alternative Provision in the UK’. We are seeking an experienced and qualified SENDCo with a genuine commitment to inclusive education to join the Orchard Centre and Nightingale Home and Hospital Service and the Braybrook and Midpoint Centre. As a key member of our team you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of outstanding standards of education and creating a stimulating and purposeful environment where our students can make excellent progress.

You will have: • A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.

• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.

• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.

• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

You will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards of attainment and up-to-date knowledge of teaching and behaviour management strategies. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our students, families and their communities

About Star Academies Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

We welcome visits to Lawnswood Campus on Tuesday 7th May 2024 and Thursday 9th May 2024 between 1:00pm – 5:00pm. If you wish to attend one of these, please email: rbain@lawnswoodcampus.co.uk to confirm your attendance.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

For further details and an application form please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/jobs/?Keywords=lawnswood#browsing

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

To apply, applicants will be required to complete the application form and return to Mrs Rachel Bain at: rbain@lawnswoodcampus.co.uk Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024 by 12pm

Find out more This vacancy is for the Starbank Hob Moor Road (Primary) site.

Please download the job description and person specification from: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/starcareers/Home/Job for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 0121 464 0751.

School Operation Manager Salary: Level 8 scp 22-25 (41 weeks) Hours: 37 Hours per week (39.2 plus 2 weeks) Responsible to and line managed by the Headteacher, the School Operations Manager will contribute to the strategic planning, development and monitoring of support services within the School. The role will include the organisation of the Administration Management, Health and Safety, Facilities management and some strategic responsibility. The post holder will promote the highest standards of business ethos within the operations function and monitor the support service staff of the school.

Strategic Responsibilities • In conjunction with the Headteacher, lead in the development and maintenance of administration systems • Dealing with unexpected visitors and supporting staff in emergency situations • Be a panel member as appropriate in staff appointments within the area of responsibility and any other posts as the Headteacher may determine • In conjunction with the Headteacher, promote the school, including producing marketing literature, contributing to the prospectus, advertisements and developing working relationships with the local media.

• Extend appraisal policies and practise to support staff within remit and ensure the implementation of school policies Facilities & Infrastructure • In conjunction with the site supervisor, efficiently and effectively manage the School premises, including school housekeeping, repairs and maintenance, and the provision of furnishing • Line manage the school site staff, catering and cleaning staff and lunchtime supervisors where applicable • Line manage the wrap around care staff where applicable • Co-ordinate/liaise with the site manager regarding security/safety of the premises, general maintenance work and efficient operation of facilities on a day to day basis, within the school • In conjunction with the site supervisor, liaise with contractors attending the school site • In conjunction with pre-planned works arranged between the school and Trust Estates Manager • Monitor any work being carried out on site ensuring that the Chief Finance Officer is involved in accordance with financial controls and schemes of delegation • Support the Site Supervisor and Headteacher in maintaining the security of the premises and its contents.

• Support the whole school’s communication and ICT infrastructure • Develop and maintain risk management systems and procedures within the school providing advice to the Headteacher, Leadership team and Governors as appropriate • Oversee the split site nursery lease and be the local authority link for all matters relating to the nursery • Be a responsible key holder for the school site.

Health and Safety • Support the Headteacher in the day to day operation of the School Health and Safety policies and procedures, ensuring that appropriate reporting and record-keeping is maintained • Ensure emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures, tests and records are in place and recorded • Advise staff on Health and Safety matters as required • Together with the Headteacher, meet with the Trust Estates Manager to discuss Health and Safety audit points • Act as the School Health and Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Officer in conjunction with our Health and Safety provider, organising risk assessment and fire drills • Undertake risk assessments and COSHH procedures as appropriate • Arrange for staff to complete risk assessment training in line with Health and Safety requirements • Be responsible for preparing and managing the Business Continuity Plan and procedures for the school • Prepare, manage and regularly update the School Risk Register and communicate this to the Trust Estate Manager and the Governing Board.

Administrative Management • Manage all administrative systems and functions, ensuring adequate cover at all times • Maintain personnel records • Appointment forms • Termination forms • Contractual changes • Absence forms • Additional hours Occupational health Referrals • Ensure that all personnel records are kept confidential • Monitor the schools cashless system, ensuring funds are collected in a timely manner and notifying the Trust Business Manager of weekly receipts • Line manage office administration staff • Management of the school calendar • Ensure that all admission arrangements are made effectively and that attendance is monitored and reported within the school • Ensure Free School Meal claims are processed in a timely manner • Ensure that all returns e.g. absence, School Census, assessment, workforce return etc, are generated and submitted to the relevant agencies correctly and in a timely manner within the school.

• Provide clerical support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team • Have oversight in ensuring purchase orders and goods received notes are processed in a timely manner • Ensure inventories of equipment and stock are maintained and accurately recorded on the school asset register • Manage the school’s Single Central Record for safeguarding purposes and deal with any safeguarding documentation • Maintain ScholarPack for pupil data • Ensure all records are kept for lettings and monitor any letting agreements (if applicable) • Monitor the content of the school website ensuring the information is relevant and up to date working alongside the Governance and Compliance Officer for updates and any changes where necessary • Have an overview of the cover situation and manage cover requirements together with the Senior Leadership Team • Ensure School transport requirements are met efficiently and effectively with a view to safety • Have an overview of the processes involved in performing CTF’s • Be responsible for updating MIS with SATs data • Liaise with external agencies where appropriate • In conjunction with the central team, manage the recruitment process • Be a vital link between the school and members of the local governing board.

Support to Schools • Promote and Safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or who you come into contact with • Comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person • Be aware of support and ensure equal opportunities for all • Uphold the ethos and vision of the school • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required • Ensure that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation • Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher and applicable to the position • Be appraised annually by the Headteacher in accordance with the Trust performance management policy.

To apply, please visit: https://www.orchardct.org.uk Completed Application Forms via email to: vacancies@stmarkssch.org or delivered to school.

Closing date: 16th May 2024

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Open Day Senior Rotational Occupational Therapists Open Day - Saturday 18 May 2024 10:00 - 13.00 Highlands House, 10-12 Calverley Park Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2JN Booking required.

West Kent Community Mental Health Teams ]Are you a highly motivated and qualified Occupational Therapist?

We invite you to join our innovative Community Mental Health Rotation within the West Kent Locality, where you will be working with Adults We are looking to recruit 5 Occupational Therapists for Band 6 posts which will offer 9-month rotations in the following areas: • Maidstone Community Mental Health (Mental Health Together Plus) • West Kent Crisis Home Treatment Team • South West Kent Community Mental Health - older adult specialism (Mental Health Together plus and Memory Assessment Service) • Community Rehabilitation • Primary Care Mental Health (Mental Health Together) The vacancies provide flexible and part-time working schedules.

Come along to our open day at our site in Highlands House, Tunbridge Wells and meet members of the team who can talk to you about the services they provide to the local community.

Anyone interested will be offered an interview at the open day.

Facilities will be available to apply on the day. However, if you submit an application form before the event this will help to save time and allow us to allocate an interview slot quicker. Alternatively, bring an up-to-date CV and we will be able to interview you.

Booking is essential. To book the event or for further information, please contact Sue Willis 01892 709211 or susan.willis11@nhs.net

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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical & Multi-skilled) Location: Lockerbie Contract: Full time, permanent Shift pattern: day shift and three-shift pattern from Monday to Friday, however, we are open to considering alternative shift patterns.

Hourly paid James Jones & Sons Ltd is a 5th generation family business and one of the UK’s largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, sawmilling, pallets & packaging, and distribution. We operate from 25 sites across the UK, 11 Australian and 2 New Zealand sites and employ over 2,100 people. In the UK, we operate seven sawmills throughout Scotland and the north east of England: an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and pallet and packaging operations at 14 sites across the UK. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses.

For further information about James Jones & Sons Ltd, visit www.jamesjones.co.uk About the role: We are looking to appoint 3 engineers in mechanical, electrical and/or multi-skilled roles at our Lockerbie multi-site sawmill.

Reporting to the shift engineering supervisors, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs, preventative and reactive maintenance across our multi-million-pound saw lines, secondary processing plants, log sorting lines, chemical treatment and kiln drying plants.

Key tasks and responsibilities: • Carrying out repairs and overhauls in the workshops • Following detailed planned preventative maintenance schedule • Fault finding/diagnose technical process issues to resolve any breakdowns with minimal down time and impact on production • To work safely at all times complying with and using permit systems, method statements, dynamic risk assessments etc.

• Assist in maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.

• Assist management in driving positive change within the business and actively promoting a one team ethic throughout the site.

Skills and Experience: • Must have a recognised engineering/electrical apprenticeship or similar qualification • Preferably 3-5 years engineering/electrical experience gained within a manufacturing environment • Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic principles would be an advantage (mechanical applicants) • Experience in motor control circuits and plc logic would be an advantage (electrical applicants) • Basic computer skills including data entry.

• A flexible approach to work. Understanding that you may undertake additional or other duties necessary to meet the needs of the company.

• Previous experience of the timber industry is advantageous.

Renumeration and benefits: • Competitive rate of pay • 33 days pro rata annual leave (including statutory holidays) • Employer pension contribution after 3 months • Health & Wellbeing services (remote GP’s, mental health support, physio) • Life assurance cover after 3 months Applicants must be able to provide eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

Application and recruitment process: Please email your CV to: - Nicola McCrosson, HR Manager at Nicola.mccrosson@jamesjones.co.uk Closing date: Sunday 5 May 2024 Interviews will be held on 10 May 2024 and will include a walk round of the site.

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St Alban's C of E Aided Primary School

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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/

PLANNING SUPPORT OFFICER £25,545 - £27,803 p.a., plus annual benefits The Council offers a range of benefits including: In this post you will provide administrative and procedural support for the Department. Duties will include the back office support with respect to planning applications from submission to decision, following set procedures and within agreed timescales using ICT systems. You will liaise with the applicants or their agent regarding submitted planning applications, provide support to officers and customers, responding to enquiries generally, and maintain departmental records in order to provide statistical information for monitoring/research purposes. If you have experience or interest in digital transformation, then an opportunity would be available to assist with a Government funded project.

You will need to have 3 GCSEs (to include English and Maths) or equivalent work experience, have strong communication, administrative, organisational and time/workload management skills and be able to demonstrate relevant experience within a customer service environment.

If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme.

• Childcare scheme • Flexible working scheme • Training, development and payment of professional fees • Occupational health programme • Holidays, sickness and pension scheme entitlements For an informal discussion about the post please contact Customer Services on (01353) 665555 and ask to speak to the Office Team Leader (Planning) or apply on line at: http://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/jobs/current-job-vacancies Closing date for completed applications: Monday, 6th May 2024 Interviews will be held: Thursday, 16th May 2024 Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the HR Department. If you have not been contacted by the date of the interview, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer

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Chief Operations Officer (Maternity Cover)

School Finance Lead

Salary: £50,512 per annum

Salary: SC6 £29,269 - £31,364 (further pay award pending)

We are looking for a well organised, reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic individual who has a proven track record as an effective leader. The role will be varied and busy and ideally suited to an organised and efficient individual with an eye for detail and accuracy, and who understands the importance of confidentiality and integrity in the workplace.

The Chief Operations Officer plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation, working closely with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive growth, streamline processes, and enhance our competitive position in the market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate management, Health and Safety and compliance, exceptional problem‐solving skills, and a proven ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Key responsibilities of the Chief Operations Officer will include: • Providing strategic direction and oversight for all operational functions.

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and initiatives to optimise efficiency and productivity.

• Collaborating with cross‐functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

• Monitoring key performance metrics and implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Building and nurturing a high‐performing team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

We warmly welcome informal, confidential conversations and questions. Please contact us for further information.

CEO, MOAT – Paul.Doddridge@Mightyoaks.uk Chief Operations Officer, MOAT – Jo.Wootton@MightyOaks.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/451992529/EDV‐2024‐MOAT‐53287

Chief Financial Officer Salary: Grade 14/15 Scale points 57—64 (£66,255 - £83,995)

The role is a full-time, full-year position, primarily based at Gospel Oak School, Tipton.

Interested candidates can contact the central Finance team for an informal discussion about the role via: recruitment@crst.org.uk.

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a full application form via the below link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/122899576/EDV-2024-CRST14057 The closing date for this vacancy is 5th April 2024 Interviews will take place on 12th April 2024 Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview earlier for this post should suitable candidates apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate is required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with Children's barred list.

Leadership payscale - L1-L4 The Chief Financial Officer will be committed to delivering our Trust vision, motto and values across all aspects of their work.

This will involve working closely with the CEO, the Deputy CEO/Director of Education, the Director of Operations, Finance Business Partner, Professional Governance Lead, the schools and Trustees to ensure financial compliance, sustainability and growth.

We will provide you with: • A Trust with a clear purpose, vision and values • A cohesive family of schools with strong relationships between pupils and staff • Highly motivated, respectful pupils with a strong desire to learn • A highly skilled and talented senior executive team • A committed, hard-working and very effective team of Head teachers and senior leaders • A commitment to high quality continuing professional development for you • A very supportive, highly committed Board of Trustees • A Trust that is not afraid to take risks and learn from them • A Trust that you will be able to help shape, evolve and take to the next step of its journey The Trustees thank you for your interest in this post and hope, that after reading the Chief Financial Officer Applicant Pack, you will feel encouraged to apply for this fantastic opportunity.

If you feel inspired to find out more about this great opportunity, please contact Samuel Compton (CEO) scompton@creativelrng.com for further information or to arrange a visit to the Trust.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.creativelrng.com

We are looking for a MAT SENCO who will work alongside our school based SENCOs to provide additional capacity and expertise.

As a trust of nine primary schools, we have a wide range of SEND needs including three enhanced provisions for our highest level SEND children who require a multi-sensory approach to their learning.

Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Visits can be arranged by contacting Mrs Kerry Whitehouse via 01902 556460.

To apply for this position please visit our website: https://www.manormultiacademytrust.com/careers Closing date: 14th May 2024

Closing date: 3rd May 2024 We very much look forward to receiving your application.

Thank you.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitoring of raw materials, packaging and finished products.

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: • communicate effectively to all levels • Work independently with attention to detail • maintain accurate records You must be computer literate and have a good level of literacy and numeracy IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE: • Worked within a quality role • Fresh produce experience Shift 8:00am to 4.30pm with flexibility to work on other shifts.

Senior Environmental Health Officer Salary: £41,418 - £45,441 per annum The Role An exciting opportunity has opened up for the position of Senior Environmental Health Officer. This is a permanent role and is available on a part time basis.

The postholder will lead, guide and motivate members of the team, as appropriate, and work with peers in the team to ensure the most effective use of resources whilst delivering positive outcomes. You will be required to provide a senior role for the effective delivery of the proactive and reactive work programmes for Food Safety, Housing Standards, Health & Safety and Public Health to ensure statutory duties and service delivery targets are met and professional services are delivered to customers.

Key Requirements You must have practical experience and a proven track record in Food, Housing or Health and Safety and hold a Bsc/Msc in Environmental Health or equivalent.

We are looking for an individual with lead officer competency in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice.

Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Manor MAT inspires belief in everyone, creating individual and collective futures, with an unswerving commitment to our communities and beyond. We pledge to champion each other, together.

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

The Central Region Schools Trust is seeking to appoint a School Finance Lead to line manage and oversee the finance function as well as maintain and monitor the budgets for Gospel Oak School, in order to report and forecast accurate financial information.

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You must have a proven track record in providing advice and assistance to other members of staff/service areas within the scope of environmental health and an ability to interact effectively with the public, local communities, local stakeholders other agencies and public bodies, difficult people and situations.

Skills & Experience You must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret legislation and enforce it in a balanced way. The successful applicant should also possess the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/193936/senior-environmentalhealth-officer/ Closing date: 28th April 2024

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

HEADTEACHER Salary: £73,509,00 to £83,081.00 per annum (L19 ‐ L24) Elements Diocesan Learning Trust is delighted to announce that we are recruiting a Headteacher for Church of the Ascension C of E Primary School for September 2024 or as soon as possible after this date. The vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of our long serving Headteacher.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for someone with highly developed leadership skills and strategic vision; someone who will build on the many achievements of the school as it progresses on the next exciting phase of its development.

Are you the person for the job?

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO: • has a commitment to the school’s Christian foundation and the Church of England’s vision for education; • has a passion for teaching and learning; • sets high expectations for all; • is a strategic leader with a clear vision for future progress; • is confident in implementing the Ofsted framework and new SIAMS framework; • will inspire, motivate, challenge and support the pupils, staff, parents and wider community; • is passionately committed to helping all young people to achieve success and set their own high aspirations; Please view our website at: https://www.chur‐ascen.dudley.sch.uk/ for more information about the school, its achievements and the curriculum.

We actively encourage visits to our school to see just how special our children are and to meet our team.

School visit dates: Tuesday 30th April 9.00am Wednesday 1st May 9.00 am Thursday 9th May 9.00am If you would like to come and visit our school, please confirm this directly with the school office by calling 01384 818760 or emailing info@chur‐ascen.dudley.sch.uk.

For fruther details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/194954/headteacher/ Closing date: Midnight Sunday 12th May 2024 Shortlisting: Tuesday 14th May. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email.

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

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St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Dudley Road Birmingham B18 7QW

Station Road, Halton Holegate, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5PB Tel: 01790 752575 Email: enquiries@haltonholegate.lincs.sch.uk

Contact email recruitment@stpatandsted.bham.sch.uk

Senco Salary: MPR/UPR +TLR St Patrick and St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School is a two form entry Primary School with a Nursery on split sites. The Governors of St Patrick and St Edmund’s Catholic Primary school wish to appoint a SENCO who is highly motivated and enthusiastic about supporting our children who have special needs.

Our pupils enjoy school, are keen to learn and are extremely well behaved.

We have a dedicated in-house provision for some of our more complex SEND pupils.

Please note: New Requirements for SENCOs. From September 2024, all SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs will need to: take the NPQ if they have not completed or started the NASENCO and complete training within 3 years of appointment.

We also offer a strong programme of CPD for all our staff.

Applications are welcomed not only from Catholic teachers but also from those who support our Catholic Ethos. Informal visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please contact Miss Cairns, Head Teacher to arrange an appointment, telephone number 0121 247 3947.

For further details and and application pack, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/196099/senco/ Closing date: 3rd May 2024 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 necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check (where applicable) Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

HEADTEACHER Salary: L15 – L21; £66,628 ‐ £77,195; starting point dependent on experience.

St Mary’s CofE Primary School is proud to be part of Elements Diocesan Learning Trust which is a group of four Church of England primary schools from the Dudley borough, situated in the north of the Diocese of Worcester. The core mission of the trust is to ensure the life chances and educational achievements of all children in our schools are great because they ‘flourish in the love of God’ through being a part of our strong trust.

Following a period of significant change in leadership, we are looking to appoint a dedicated, dynamic and skilled practitioner to lead our school on the next stage of its improvement journey. Our new headteacher will have the energy and drive to lead us through a period of change, supported by a team of experienced and committed staff. It is of utmost importance to us that all pupils flourish in all aspects of their personhood through strong progress in their learning and a rich and varied educational experience during their time at St Mary’s.

With the upward trend in the number of children who require additional support over the last few years, we are looking for a headteacher who has innovative ideas for ensuring that all pupils thrive, while balancing that fundamental need against the financial constraints faced by a small, one form entry school in the current environment.

ST MARY’S C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO: • has a commitment to the school’s Christian foundation and the Church of England’s vision for education; • has a passion for teaching and learning; • sets high expectations for all; • is a strategic leader with a clear vision for future progress; • is confident in implementing the Ofsted framework and new SIAMS framework; • will inspire, motivate, challenge and support the pupils, staff, parents and wider community; • is passionately committed to helping all young people to achieve success and set their own high aspirations;

HEADTEACHER Salary L6-L12 (starting point may be negotiable for the right candidate) Salary: £53,380 - £61,882 Required for September 2024

We are excited to announce the opportunity for a new headteacher in our wonderful friendly village school with 61 pupils on roll.

The Governors are seeking to appoint someone who shares our values of being a kind, inclusive and a caring Christian community and has the leadership and ambition to build on the successes of our school.

Halton Holegate C of E Primary school, situated near Spilsby, is a warm friendly school with a ‘Good’ rating in all areas (Ofsted January 24) 50242632 (ofsted.gov.uk). We have amazing staff and children who consistently achieve incredible results. Our aim is to further develop our community where all members flourish and fulfil their potential as valued and valuable human beings.

We offer: • A happy and supportive working environment • Incredibly talented and dedicated staff • Our pupils are well behaved, enthusiastic, and keen to learn.

• A passionate and supportive governing body • An inclusive learning environment to meet our children’s diverse learning needs.

• A great foundation for continued success and an exciting future We are seeking a candidate who is: • Kind, caring, and able to support our School Christian ethos and values.

• An inspirational leader able to build on our schools’ current success.

• Able to nurture and develop our amazing staff.

• Committed to professional development for self and others.

• Able to believe in providing for the whole child and in supporting our families and community.

• Consistently fair, able to listen and to be approachable.

• Able to develop resilience in our staff and school.

• Willing to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils at the school;

Salary: L21 to L25 Due to developments within the EBN Academy Trust, we are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to spearhead our drive towards being an outstanding Alternative Provision Academy. The successful candidate will possess vision, knowledge, and experience to enhance our mission and drive forward both existing and developing good practices.

In order to continue the growth of the Academy and further develop support for the students the Trustees and CEO are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who: • has recent and substantial experience at Headteacher or Deputy Head level within the secondary phase • is an inspirational leader with the vision and drive to advance and further strengthen the Academy • can maintain strategic direction with the ability to be creative, rigorous and practical • is an excellent practitioner who is able lead our very talented and reflective teaching and support teams • is passionate about all children realising their potential within a multi‐cultured inclusive school • shares the Academy Trust values of high expectations for all, respect, humility, integrity and equality and supports out vision that there should be “No Loss to Learning” and “No‐one left behind” • is able to maintain and nurture our ethos where all pupils can feel equally valued for their culture and contributions • is able to demonstrate a flair for working collaboratively in order to maintain and develop our very positive relations with pupils, staff, parents/carers, governors, our neighbouring schools and the wider community To arrange an informal visit please contact Laura Donohoe at: ldonohoe@ebnfs.org Applications can be downloaded from the school website: http://ebnacademy2.co.uk All completed applications to be returned to: ldonohoe@ebnfs.org Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 at noon

If you are looking for the next step in your career, then we would love to meet you.

You are very welcome to visit our school. Please contact Tracey Robson, Chair of Governors, Tracey.Robson@haltonholegate.lincs.sch.uk or call the School office, for an appointment.

Application packs are obtained by emailing: Tracey.Robson@haltonholegate.lincs.sch.uk or from the school website: https://www.haltonholegateprimaryschool.co.uk/school-information/job-vacancies CLOSING DATE: Monday 6th May 2024 (23:59pm) SHORTLISTING: Friday 10th May, 2024.

INTERVIEWS: Friday 17th May 2024.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre- employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, a DBS check with children’s barred list and satisfactory references.

Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

For fruther details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/194634/headteacher/

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Closing date: 12th May 2024

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SENDCo 0.4FTE Salary: LGPS1 - 2 (£47,185 - £48,366 pro rata) Required September 2024 Market Drayton Junior School is a thriving three form entry school whose core purpose is to equip every individual with skills for life and a passion for learning through the delivery of a dynamic, vibrant curriculum and inspirational, innovative teaching. The school aims to provide a happy and safe learning community in which all individuals are nurtured and inspired to achieve their best.

Our school needs a dynamic and enthusiastic SENDCo who will take charge of our SEND provision within the school. This will involve group provision across our KS2 classes in the mornings and the co-ordination of the SENCO position within the school during an afternoon session. Part of the provision will involve coaching and supporting classroom staff to manage the needs of children with learning difficulties within mainstream classes or groups.

We wish to appoint a well-qualified and committed K.S.2 teacher who is willing to teach across the Key Stage and to make an active contribution to the development of the school. You must be an excellent classroom manager with high expectations for work and behaviour. This post would suit a candidate with SEND experience or a teacher with an interest in this field In addition to this post there will be the possibility of additional teaching time to cover for non contact time for other staff within the school.

For further dtails and an application form, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/195708/sendco-market-draytonjunior-school/ All completed application forms should be emailed to the school at: admin@marketdrayton-jun.shropshire.sch.uk Closing date :Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 12noon Interviews: Wednesday 15th May 2024

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Teacher of Art Deputy Headteacher

Salary: MPS/UPS

Leadership Pay Spine L8-L12

Key Dates Closing Date: Sunday, 12 May 2024 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: Sunday, 01 September 2024.

It’s an exciting time to join the Lawnswood Campus family as we continue on our journey to transform the lives of the young people we serve. This is an excellent opportunity, for the right leader to drive our vision forward whilst we go through a significant period of change. We require an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Deputy Headteacher to strategically lead on learning and student welfare.

Teacher of Science

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Headteacher who has a passion for delivering the highest quality of education and wide ranging interventions to support with the unmet social, emotional and mental health needs of young people and make a real difference in young people’s lives and their futures.

As a key member of our team you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of outstanding standards of education and support us as we continue to create a stimulating and purposeful environment where all of our young people have a sense of belonging in order to thrive.

Assistant Headteacher with SENDCo responsibilities Orchard Centre & The Nightingale Home and Hospital Service (September 2024) Leadership Pay Spine L4-L8

Assistant Headteacher with SENDCo responsibilities Braybrook Centre & Midpoint Centre (September 2024) Leadership Pay Spine L4-L8

Salary: MPS/UPS - £30,000 to £46,525 per annum Key Dates Closing Date: Sunday, 12 May 2024 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: September 2024.

Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star teacher might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Starbank Starbank school in Birmingham is a large all through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 years old. We have over 2,000 pupils and are based across three sites in close proximity to each other. We joined Star Academies in 2020 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

Who we’re looking for We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a highperforming and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

It’s an exciting time to join the Lawnswood Campus family as we embark on our journey to become ‘The Leading Light for Alternative Provision in the UK’. We are seeking an experienced and qualified SENDCo with a genuine commitment to inclusive education to join the Orchard Centre and Nightingale Home and Hospital Service and the Braybrook and Midpoint Centre. As a key member of our team you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of outstanding standards of education and creating a stimulating and purposeful environment where our students can make excellent progress.

You will have: • A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.

• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.

• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.

• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

You will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards of attainment and up-to-date knowledge of teaching and behaviour management strategies. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our students, families and their communities

About Star Academies Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

We welcome visits to Lawnswood Campus on Tuesday 7th May 2024 and Thursday 9th May 2024 between 1:00pm – 5:00pm. If you wish to attend one of these, please email: rbain@lawnswoodcampus.co.uk to confirm your attendance.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

For further details and an application form please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/jobs/?Keywords=lawnswood#browsing

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

To apply, applicants will be required to complete the application form and return to Mrs Rachel Bain at: rbain@lawnswoodcampus.co.uk Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024 by 12pm

Find out more This vacancy is for the Starbank Hob Moor Road (Primary) site.

Please download the job description and person specification from: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/starcareers/Home/Job for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 0121 464 0751.

Solicitor - Social Care (Children) Salary: £49,498 - £53,630 per annum Our Team We are a multi-award winning, Lexcel accredited Legal Services team, ahead of the game when it comes to legal excellence, offering the opportunity to excel as individuals and as part of a team.

The Civic Centre where Legal Services have dedicated office space, has been modernised in recent years offering an attractive and pleasant place to work.

The City itself has seen rapid development with major projects of which more are planned to further enhance Wolverhampton as a place where people come to work, shop, study and enjoy our vibrant City.

For those traveling into the City, Wolverhampton benefits from being in a prime location; with excellent transport links to Birmingham, Shropshire and neighbouring Black Country towns.

This is an exciting period for the City of Wolverhampton, the Council and our Legal Services team and a fantastic time to join us.

What The Role Offers You A career with our team offers opportunities to develop beyond qualification. Every member of the team has a learning and development plan personal to them and running alongside that an annual appraisal which combined with being mentored and developed within the wider leadership team, means that by joining us will see you set your career on the right path for success.

Legal Services are at the heart of the Council’s functions and are vital to its work. This role gives you the opportunity to play an integral part in the City of Wolverhampton Council achieving its goals and aspirations.

Our team continues to go from strength to strength and with that, to grow and expand providing more opportunities, such as this, for the best people to join us.

We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Social Care Solicitors or Barristers. Candidates from both Local Government and Private Practice are welcomed.

Both roles will offer you the opportunity to: • Provide legal support and representation to our children and education client departments; • Manage your own varied caseload including but not limited to: • public law children matters relating to care and placement order proceedings, fostering and adoption, and general children’s social care matters including non-school education prosecutions; and • SEN, education matters in general; • Advise senior officers within the local authority; and • Active involvement in client care and business development The SEN role will also offer you the opportunity to: • Manage a case load of complex cases, comprising mainly SEN Tribunal cases, with minimum supervision; • Undertake advocacy in case management hearings and final hearings in the first tier SEND Tribunal and to instruct counsel as ap propriate; and • Ensure the effective identification and awareness of risks associated with the relevant areas of legal practice.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.publiclawjobs.co.uk/display-job/30650/Solicitor---Social-Care-(Children).html?searchId=1714394885.7888&page=1 Closing date: 18th May 2024

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Headteacher Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £91,633 - £108,776 per annum (L28 – L35) Required: September 2024 at the earliest Location: Blue Coat CE School, Coventry Due to the promotion of the current postholder, we are seeking to appoint a talented, dynamic and inspirational Headteacher to lead Blue Coat CE Secondary school from September 2024 at the earliest.

At Blue Coat Church of England School, our vision is “Living life in all its fullness”. We exist to equip our students to live life in all its fullness by providing excellent education which is distinctively Christian and inclusive of all. At the heart of this education are the values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity and Servanthood, working Together for the good of all individuals, the school and wider communities.

About the school Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school with 1700+ pupils in the heart of the city of Coventry. As a Church of England school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.

Consequently, we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 and continues to perform exceptionally well academically. In 2023 our Attainment 8 at GCSE was 52.3 and our Progress 8 score was +0.42 both of which are above national average.

About Inspire Education Trust Inspire Education Trust is a Multi Academy Trust that grew from a shared belief that children deserve a first-class education, so that each individual child and student understands what they are capable of, what talents they have, and strives for excellence in themselves in order to succeed in the next stage of their education and the world of work.

We aim to ensure that our academies provide an environment which is welcoming, caring and purposeful, where we will encourage our pupils to be the best they can be, whilst supporting them pastorally and helping them develop socially. We want our children to enjoy school, have fun and develop a love of learning.

About you The person appointed to the post will need to be able to lead on the following: • Embrace the deeply rooted vision and values of the school and actively promote the ethos of this Christian school which serves a multi-faith, multi-ethnic community; • Create a high performing working culture for all staff that promotes collaboration, aspiration and support; • Bring exceptional expertise in all matters relating to a high quality and inclusive education including being a strong practitioner themselves and fully capable of impacting widely on the practice of others; • Demonstrate a proven track record of whole school improvement; • Represent the school appropriately to a range of audiences including but not limited to: the Coventry Diocese, regulatory bodies, governors and the local community; • Complement the talented senior leadership team but also add challenge and new ideas; • Commit to supporting the wider system in sharing best practice, providing school to school support where appropriate and contributing to strategic development of the Trust.

We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses. We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.

How to apply:

During our inspection we were judged Outstanding for Personal Development, The Sixth Form and Leadership and Management. Ofsted said:

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375

• Leaders and teachers share a moral purpose.

• There is a cohesive and vibrant school community.

• Leaders have built an inclusive community. Staff are very proud to work at the school.

• Staff feel very well supported by leaders and greatly value the training they receive to continually improve their work.

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: recruitment@tes.com If you have any queries about the post, please email: recruitment@bluecoatschool.com Tours of the school are available. Please email the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO at: kay.grainger@ietrust.org Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 7th May 2024 Interview Days: Wednesday 15th May and Thursday 16th May

Teacher of Art Salary: MPS/UPS

Senior Support Worker

Teacher of Computer Science Salary: MPS/UPS (TLR 2 min available for a suitable candidate)

Salary: £12.32 - £16.43 an hour The Senior Support Worker role is to support the Care Management team in providing the best quality childcare in a safe and care focused environment for the young people. When working, you will have responsibilities for: • Monitoring care plans, • Supervision of staff, including development targets.

• Overseeing activities for young people which leads to progression and independent skills.

• Ensuring the daily calendar is adhered to • Nurturing and guidance of colleagues whilst ensuring the welfare and care of the young people.

• Liaising with parents and professionals • Medication responsibilities including reviews (which may be outside of your shift pattern) • Safeguarding, child protection which will involve report writing The ideal candidate will be friendly, hardworking, caring and reliable & you will be working in our caring home for Autistic children whom have Severe Learning Difficulties.

If you would like to be part of a great team and can demonstrate the following then apply now: You must have: • A minimum of 2 YEARS in working with children and young people • Level 3 diploma in working with children and young people • A commitment to empowering people • Self-direction and the ability to take responsibility • Ability to remain calm in difficult situations • A positive and compassionate nature • Ability to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings and sleep-ins

Residential Support Worker – Full Time Days Salary: £10.42 - £11.32 an hour - Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Wellingtonia, Overley Hall is a family run, Independent Children’s Home. We provide residential care for children and young people with Autism and learning disabilities. Our approach is a very high standard of compassionate, person-centred, therapeutic care to nurture and support each individual placed with us to fulfil their personal potential and to thrive in their lives.

Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver inspirational leadership to school staff and young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star leader might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Starbank Starbank school in Birmingham is a large all through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 years old. We have over 2,000 pupils and are based across three sites in close proximity to each other. We joined Star Academies in 2020 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

Who we’re looking for We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have: • A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status • The ability to teach to GCSE standard.

• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement • Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

About Star Academies Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more This vacancy is for the Starbank Hob Moor Road (Secondary) site.

Please note this vacancy may close at any time therefore early submission of your application is encouraged.

Sleep Ins are paid at an extra rate.

We are looking to recruit positive, dedicated Care support staff members and Night Support staff members for our Children’s home.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.overleyhall.com/about-us/recruitment/

Please download the job description and person specification for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 0121 464 0751.

For further details and to apply please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/starcareers/Home/Job Closing Date: Sunday, 28 April 2024 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: Sunday, 01 September 2024..

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Orchard Community Trust currently have the following vacancies at the following schools:

Class Teacher

Year 5 Maternity Cover Teacher

Salary: £30,000 to £46,525 plus SEN1 £2,539 Closing date: 13 May 2024 by 12pm Observations and interviews to be held w/c 20 May 2024

Main purpose of the job: • Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/es ensuring equality of opportunity for all • Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct • Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position • Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils • Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012) • Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school Forest Park Primary School

Family Support Assistant Salary:- £24,294 - £26,421 (actual £21,250 - £23,110) Closing Date:- Friday 3rd May 2024 - 9.00am Date & time of visits to the school:- Monday 29th April 2024 -3.30pm, please call to book Job Purpose To engage with parents / carers and families to provide early intervention, support and guidance to improve attendance and learning outcomes for pupils.

Premises Officer Salary: £24,294 - £26,421 (pay award pending) Hours of Work: 37 hours per week- whole year Closing Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024 Your duties will be to ensure the premises are safe, secure and warm to enable effective teaching and learning to take place by performing premises checks as required followed by completing the appropriate checklists. You shall be leading the cleaning team and providing excellent service for the whole school. The successful candidate will have strong facilities management skills and knowledge as well as people leadership. Working alongside the Premises Manager, you shall report to the Premises Manager, the School Business Manager and the Headteacher.

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 Job Purpose To carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document: Conditions of employment of Teachers other than Headteachers.

School Operation Manager Salary: Level 8 scp 22-25 (41 weeks) Hours: 37 Hours per week (39.2 plus 2 weeks) Responsible to and line managed by the Headteacher, the School Operations Manager will contribute to the strategic planning, development and monitoring of support services within the School. The role will include the organisation of the Administration Management, Health and Safety, Facilities management and some strategic responsibility. The post holder will promote the highest standards of business ethos within the operations function and monitor the support service staff of the school.

Strategic Responsibilities • In conjunction with the Headteacher, lead in the development and maintenance of administration systems • Dealing with unexpected visitors and supporting staff in emergency situations • Be a panel member as appropriate in staff appointments within the area of responsibility and any other posts as the Headteacher may determine • In conjunction with the Headteacher, promote the school, including producing marketing literature, contributing to the prospectus, advertisements and developing working relationships with the local media.

• Extend appraisal policies and practise to support staff within remit and ensure the implementation of school policies Facilities & Infrastructure • In conjunction with the site supervisor, efficiently and effectively manage the School premises, including school housekeeping, repairs and maintenance, and the provision of furnishing • Line manage the school site staff, catering and cleaning staff and lunchtime supervisors where applicable • Line manage the wrap around care staff where applicable • Co-ordinate/liaise with the site manager regarding security/safety of the premises, general maintenance work and efficient operation of facilities on a day to day basis, within the school • In conjunction with the site supervisor, liaise with contractors attending the school site • In conjunction with pre-planned works arranged between the school and Trust Estates Manager • Monitor any work being carried out on site ensuring that the Chief Finance Officer is involved in accordance with financial controls and schemes of delegation • Support the Site Supervisor and Headteacher in maintaining the security of the premises and its contents.

• Support the whole school’s communication and ICT infrastructure • Develop and maintain risk management systems and procedures within the school providing advice to the Headteacher, Leadership team and Governors as appropriate • Oversee the split site nursery lease and be the local authority link for all matters relating to the nursery • Be a responsible key holder for the school site.

Health and Safety • Support the Headteacher in the day to day operation of the School Health and Safety policies and procedures, ensuring that appropriate reporting and record-keeping is maintained • Ensure emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures, tests and records are in place and recorded • Advise staff on Health and Safety matters as required • Together with the Headteacher, meet with the Trust Estates Manager to discuss Health and Safety audit points • Act as the School Health and Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Officer in conjunction with our Health and Safety provider, organising risk assessment and fire drills • Undertake risk assessments and COSHH procedures as appropriate • Arrange for staff to complete risk assessment training in line with Health and Safety requirements • Be responsible for preparing and managing the Business Continuity Plan and procedures for the school • Prepare, manage and regularly update the School Risk Register and communicate this to the Trust Estate Manager and the Governing Board.

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Kemball School

Abbey Hulton Primary School

Salary Scale: Main pay scale range 1-6 in line with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document Visit to the School: Monday 29th April 2024 at 3.30pm (Please call the school to book) Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 9.00am Interview Date: Friday 10th May 2024

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This vacancy is within the functional pathway. If you are creative, enthusiastic, love a new challenge, and are passionate about every child reaching their full potential then this may be the career opportunity that you have been looking for. Across all pathways, our curriculum offer includes daily Maths, English, Read Write Inc phonics/spelling interventions and writing/reading interventions however within the functional pathway emphasis is also placed on preparing our students for life beyond Kemball which includes achieving Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, travel training, ASDAN qualifications, careers, work experience and the development of general life skills.

Special Educational Needs Personal Care Support Worker Salary: £23,114 to £24,294 full time, full year (pending pay rise) £17,759 to £18,665 actual salary, 32.5 hours per week, term time only (pending pay rise) Closing Date: 13 May 2024 by 12.00pm Job Purpose We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic SEN Personal Care Support Worker to be a member of our support staff. General duties will be to work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for SEN pupils. Providing learning support to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. To assist pupils with their day to day personal care needs, their additional needs including changing, physical development programmes and to work alongside other professional staff to further pupils’ personal independence skills.

Special Educational Needs Support Assistant Salary: £24,294 to £26,421 full time, full year (pending pay rise) £18,665 to £20,299 actual salary, 32.5 hours per week, term time only (pending pay rise) Closing Date: 13 May 2024 by 12.00pm We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Support Assistant to join our hard working and committed team. Our pupils have severe learning difficulties and are taught using a highly differentiated, individualised curriculum.

Experience of working within a special school, catering for pupils with cognition and learning needs is essential.

Class Teacher Salary: £30,000 to £46,525 plus SEN1 £2,539 Closing date is 13 May 2024 by 12.00pm Observations and interviews to be held w/c 20 May 2024 This vacancy is within the functional pathway. If you are creative, enthusiastic, love a new challenge, and are passionate about every child reaching their full potential then this may be the career opportunity that you have been looking for. Across all pathways, our curriculum offer includes daily Math’s, English, Read Write Inc phonics/spelling interventions and writing/reading interventions however within the functional pathway emphasis is also placed on preparing our students for life beyond Kemball which includes achieving Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, travel training, ASDAN qualifications, careers, work experience and the development of general life skills.

For further details and to apply for either of these vacancies, please visit: https://www.orchardct.org.uk/trust-vacancies/

Administrative Management • Manage all administrative systems and functions, ensuring adequate cover at all times • Maintain personnel records • Appointment forms • Termination forms • Contractual changes • Absence forms • Additional hours Occupational health Referrals • Ensure that all personnel records are kept confidential • Monitor the schools cashless system, ensuring funds are collected in a timely manner and notifying the Trust Business Manager of weekly receipts • Line manage office administration staff • Management of the school calendar • Ensure that all admission arrangements are made effectively and that attendance is monitored and reported within the school • Ensure Free School Meal claims are processed in a timely manner • Ensure that all returns e.g. absence, School Census, assessment, workforce return etc, are generated and submitted to the relevant agencies correctly and in a timely manner within the school.

• Provide clerical support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team • Have oversight in ensuring purchase orders and goods received notes are processed in a timely manner • Ensure inventories of equipment and stock are maintained and accurately recorded on the school asset register • Manage the school’s Single Central Record for safeguarding purposes and deal with any safeguarding documentation • Maintain ScholarPack for pupil data • Ensure all records are kept for lettings and monitor any letting agreements (if applicable) • Monitor the content of the school website ensuring the information is relevant and up to date working alongside the Governance and Compliance Officer for updates and any changes where necessary • Have an overview of the cover situation and manage cover requirements together with the Senior Leadership Team • Ensure School transport requirements are met efficiently and effectively with a view to safety • Have an overview of the processes involved in performing CTF’s • Be responsible for updating MIS with SATs data • Liaise with external agencies where appropriate • In conjunction with the central team, manage the recruitment process • Be a vital link between the school and members of the local governing board.

Support to Schools • Promote and Safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or who you come into contact with • Comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person • Be aware of support and ensure equal opportunities for all • Uphold the ethos and vision of the school • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required • Ensure that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation • Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher and applicable to the position • Be appraised annually by the Headteacher in accordance with the Trust performance management policy.

To apply, please visit: https://www.orchardct.org.uk Completed Application Forms via email to: vacancies@stmarkssch.org or delivered to school.

Closing date: 16th May 2024

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HGV Drivers Required We are looking to recruit full time HGV Drivers to be based out of NI, the main work would be Ireland / Mainland UK. • Over 25 for insurance reasons • Minimum 1 years HGV driving experience • Full time position Pay will be negotiated at the time of interview depending on experience.

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

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

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DEPUTY HEADTEACHER Salary: L12 (£58,105) to L16 (£64,224)

We are Recruiting!

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

VICE PRINCIPAL (SENCO/DSL) ALTERNATIVE PROVISION Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) Delta Independent School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice Principal to join our leadership team.

The Vice Principal will play a critical role in supporting the school's vision and mission, with a particular emphasis on special educational needs coordination (SENCO), safeguarding, and examinations management. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Vice Principal will contribute to the strategic planning and overall management of the school.

Qualifications and Experience • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven track record of successful teaching experience.

• A recognised SENCO qualification or a willingness to work towards obtaining one.

• Experience in a leadership or management role within an educational setting.

• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead preferred.

• Familiarity with the administration of school examinations and understanding of relevant regulations.

Personal Attributes • Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• The ability to work strategically and collaboratively within a senior leadership team.

• A commitment to inclusive education and the safeguarding of all students.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Vice_Principal_S ENCO_DSL_Alternative_Provision/262394 Closing date: 3rd May 2024

ENTHUSIASTIC WORKING FOREMAN WANTED Busy construction sites in Guernsey Channel Islands.

Attractive package offered for the right candidate.

The headteacher and governors are looking to appoint a highly mo vated and inspira onal teacher with excellent leadership and management skills. This is an exci ng opportunity for an inspira onal leader to work alongside the headteacher to ensure that the school mo o ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve Together’ is a reality for everyone connected with the school.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher who genuinely cares about the children and staff within the school. We are looking for someone who can inspire and enthuse both children and staff alike, someone who has a real passion for improving children’s learning and development.

In return we can offer: Friendly, enthusias c and caring children Suppor ve families and governors Staff who are commi ed to high quality teaching and a culture where everyone is encouraged to succeed Warm, welcoming, well‐resourced environment Investment in con nuous professional development (CPD) Effec ve links with local primary and secondary schools If you are interested in finding out further informa on, then please contact the school office (01429 74300) for an applica on pack and to arrange a visit to the school.

Please return all applica on forms via email to: admin@claveringschool.org.uk marked for the a en on of Mrs Sonya Black (Headteacher).

We warmly welcome visits to the school to see our fantas c children at work.

SOCIAL WORKER Thank you for taking the time to consider applying to be a social worker in North Tyneside Council’s Children’s Service. Whether you are newly qualified or ready for a change in your career, at North Tyneside Council we are sure to have an opportunity just right for you.

Outstanding by Ofsted We truly believe our colleagues are the key to the success of our outstanding Ofsted rated service and they all bring a range of skills and experience that drives the success of our service.

We want the best for the children, young people and families of North Tyneside and we know that our colleagues are key to achieving this. Safeguarding intervention can be challenging, and we are passionate about crating an environment where colleagues feel safe and supported.

We are looking for likeminded people who share our values and commitment to the children and young people of North Tyneside. We would welcome applications from Experienced Social Workers, NQSW’s, and Social Work Students in their final year of placement.

For more information on what we offer our Newly Qualified Social Workers, please see our Candidate information pack: https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/page/33058/childrens-newly-qualified-social-workers

Computer literate would be preferred and a clean driving licence.

If interested, please contact: katie@kalmac.co.uk 01534 486030

Take a look at our Directorate pack to learn more about your career within Childrens Services at North Tyneside council.

For more information about North Tyneside council as an employer, our values and NTC plan, see our North Tyneside Council candidate information pack: https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/121/council-job-vacancies Want to know more?

If you’re interested in applying for a role with us and want to know more about what North Tyneside has to offer, we invite you to one of our drop-in sessions hosted by our Childrens services colleagues.

These will be held on: Second Wednesday of every month between 1-2pm.

If you’d like to come along, please get in touch with our Business Support Team Coordinator Ruth Humphreys at Ruth.Humphreys@northtyneside.gov.uk who will send you invite details.

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HEADTEACHER

ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER

Salary: From L16-L22 – (L16 £68,400 – L22 £79,111)

Salary: L4 – L8 £50,807 - £56,082

About the Trust The Trust was established in 2015 and provides education and enrichment activities to more than 1100 children across five Academies, located in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authority areas. Academies within the Trust are:

About the Trust

• Brambles Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), • Discovery Special Academy (2 to 16 years), • Dormanstown Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), • Pennyman Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), and • Wilton Primary Academy (3 to 11 years).

The Trust was established in 2015 and provides education and enrichment activities to more than 1100 children across five Academies, located in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authority areas. Academies within the Trust are: • Brambles Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), • Discovery Special Academy (2 to 16 years), • Dormanstown Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), • Pennyman Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), and • Wilton Primary Academy (3 to 11 years).

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can make a real difference to children’s lives? Are you an experienced, credible and inspiring leader?

About the role we are looking to appoint: The successful candidate will be the Headteacher of Dormanstown Primary Academy and part of the strategic lead in the Redcar based academies hub, as well as part of Tees Valley Education Trust. Following the retirement of the existing Executive Headteacher, and an Ofsted outcome that moved the academy to Good, this is a school that is ready for the next phase in its drive towards excellence.

The appointed Headteacher will, therefore, work alongside a staff team, who are ambitious for the future of the academy, its’ children, and the community. In addition, they will also have an opportunity to work across the Trust delivering improvement in an area of thier expertise, which should be stated in the application.

TVED is a forward-thinking trust working locally, regionally, and nationally to improve the life chances of all our children and those beyond our borders, alongside impacting positively on the profession. The successful candidate will therefore be expected to play a key part in these collaborations at an academy and Trust level, in order to drive forward our mission.

What we are looking for: • We are looking to appoint a Headteacher with substantial experience in leading curriculum improvements across the primary phase, and with a keen understanding of what it takes to embed success.

• A demonstrable track record of significant impact in aspects of school leadership at scale across subjects, phases, or the whole school.

• The desire to inspire, enhance and shape current leaders’ professional ability in raising outcomes academically and personally, for all children.

• Have substantive areas of personal and professional expertise in order to lead aspects of this provision across the Trust.

• Share the values and vision of the academy and trust.

About the role we are looking to appoint: Pennyman Primary Academy is a thriving inclusive learning community for 410 pupils from Nursery to Year 6. Pennyman Primary Academy is a larger than average sized primary school. It is a mainstream academy with a specialist designated unit for children with complex physical and medical needs and associated communication and learning needs.

Pennyman Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational Assistant Head Teacher. We are seeking a candidate who is an outstanding classroom practitioner able to model excellent teaching and learning. You will be an inspiring leader with a track record of improving standards, who will be committed to the Academy values and the impact this can have on outcomes for every child within the classroom and beyond. The academy has already achieved significant successes and is at a stage in its journey where there are some exciting challenges and opportunities ahead within our journey towards excellence. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate that they have outstanding teaching experience, and preferably taught in upper school. The successful candidate will work closely with other senior leaders to identify and continually develop strategies in key areas.

The successful candidate will play a large part in leading and evolving teaching, learning and continuous professional development across all areas of the academy. We are looking for someone who will provide a visible, credible and motivating presence with the ability to inspire those around them with a passion for teaching and learning, excellent pedagogical and subject knowledge, team ethic and a commitment to the highest standards. You will have the capacity to challenge, support and inspire with a positive attitude within a collaborative learning culture.

The role will carry with it a teaching commitment. This presents a great chance to lead teaching and learning by example, having a substantial influence on both staff and children. It is a fantastic opportunity for not only aspiring new leaders who are ready to make the next step in their career but also those who are experienced leaders that have a passion for teaching and learning and have the skills to develop others.

The Assistant Head Teacher will:

Application packs can be downloaded or printed directly from the Trust website www.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk or requested from the academy. Only applications received via the Trust’s official application form will be accepted. Please do not submit a CV as substitute for part or full application form, the information will not be accepted or considered.

If you are submitting your completed application form by e-mail to the PA to the CEO lucy.simpson@tved.org.uk - please be aware the academy cannot be responsible for any formatting anomalies when printing. If you are unable to submit an electronic application form, hand written or electronic printed copies should be posted or hand delivered to the following address for the attention of Miss K Morley, CEO. Tees Valley Education, C/O Pennyman Primary Academy, Bungalow, Fulbeck Road, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 0QS Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024 – 10.00am Shortlisting date: Friday 10th May 2024 - afternoon Interview day 1: Monday 20th May 2024 Interview day 2: Tuesday 21st May 2024

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• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner able to model excellent teaching and learning • Be a collaborative and inspirational leader, with a strong ability to motivate and empower staff and children to ensure high expectations for attainment, progress and wider outcomes for all • Have the ability to identify appropriate support and develop others • Inspire a passion in others so as to support leaders at every level throughout the academy • Be challenging, supportive and have the enthusiasm and courage to support the journey towards excellence • Have an understanding of inclusive practice to ensure all pupils access the best possible teaching and provision, that is appropriate to their needs, promotes high standards and fulfilment of potential For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Assistant_Head_Teacher/262587 Closing date: 13th May 2024

Operations Manager – Fostering, Kinship and Permanence Salary: £60,065 pa

Salary: To be discussed at interview • 36 days annual leave • Free school meals • Pension scheme with employer contributions • Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it • Extensive training to develop your career • Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues • Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff • Free eye tests and Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing • Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £500 About the role North East Autism Society is looking to recruit a Principal to join one of our independent specialist schools.

As Principal you will contribute to the delivery of all operational activities within the school. The whole team will work together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodiverse people to fulfil their potential in life.

About you While you must be qualified and have teaching experience, it is not essential to have previously worked with autistic individuals.

Our comprehensive induction, training and mentoring will give you all the skills and tools you need to thrive in your career.

If you’re passionate about learning and are seeking a rewarding job that makes a positive difference, this is the role for you.

About us For more than 40 years, we’ve led the way in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent children, young people and adults across the North-east of England.

We have more than 1,200 staff working in our schools, college, short breaks, day services, residential care, supported living, employment services and family support. We are passionate about retaining talent and many of our current managers have worked their way up through the ranks.

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, have a question about your application, or would like to request a paper application form, give our recruitment team a call on 0191 3121119 or email recruitment@ne-as.org.uk.

An opportunity to be part of the Senior Management Team in South Tyneside has arisen due to the progression of the current post holder.

At Children and Families Social Care here in South Tyneside we are proud to be an established and strong service that is committed to ensuring all children in South Tyneside have what they need to meet their potential.

We are part of the newly formed Children’s Directorate with a strong base of values and principles built on relationships and trust with whoever we come into contact with that strives to provide the support families and children need to be the best they can be.

As the Operations Manager for Fostering, Kinship Team and Permanence you will have responsibility for a strong and well established: Fostering Service ‐ that has been a key player regionally in innovation and continues to look to improve our offer to our existing carers whilst ensuring new carers get the support they require to provide high quality and secure placement for some of our most vulnerable children and sibling groups. You will work closely with your regional counterparts to enable a regional approach to fostering that strengthens the offer in South Tyneside and continues to improve the fostering offer. You will also continue to develop strong relationship with independent Fostering agencies to allow for children placed in these setting to have the support and foundation to maintain their link with home and the borough.

Kinship Team – the offer for our Kinship Carers is strong and getting stronger. You will support the Practice Manager to continue to strengthen the assessment and subsequent support our kinship carers and the children in their care receive, whenever they require it. We have built a support offer that is bespoke to the families circumstances with children at the heart of it, ensuring longer term stability for these arrangements allowing children to remain within their families and communities.

Permanence through Adoption – you will be the link between the Local Authority and the Regional Adoption Agency, this is a vital role in ensuring that children whose plan is adoption are matched and placed with a forever family that is appropriate for them in a timely and considered manner.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Tony Joyce, Service Manager – Children Cared For on (0191) 4244647 or tony.joyce@southtyneside.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Principal/263375

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Operations_Manager_Foster‐ ing_Kinship_and_Permanence/262313

Closing date: 17th May 2024

Closing date: 1st May 2024

Learning Support Assistants x 3 Grade: 3 At Richardson Dees, we value curiosity, independence and responsibility, courage and resilience, communication and collaboration. These are our Superpowers and are integral to the teaching and learning of our pupils.

We have an exciting opportunity at Richardson Dees for 3 Learning Support Assistants to join our school and support some of our SEND pupils either 1‐2‐1 or in small group work. The vacancies are available in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Two positions will be full‐time and one position will be a fixed term contract for the academic year (Sep‐24 – Jul‐25) The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who can demonstrate patience and empathy in dealing with pupils, be a team player and be prepared to commit to our school.

Duties will include: • Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes.

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self esteem and independence.

Our ideal candidate will: • Have experience of working effectively with SEND pupils in a primary school setting • Have a clear understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities • Work with challenging pupils in a safe and ordered way.

• Be committed to our Vision, Core Values and Superpowers For an application pack and full job description, please contact the School Business Manager, Janine White, on (0191) 263 8139 or email j.white@rdees.org.uk. School visits are available if required, contact the school office to arrange.

Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024

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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.

HEADTEACHER

Contact Pauline on 01704 550482.

Salary: £56,796 to £67,351 The Management Committee are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader to take our school on the next stage of its educational journey.

We are looking for a leader • With experience and passion for the holistic needs of children, who strongly advocates for children with SEMH and SEND. • Fully understands the SEND code of practice and able to provide leadership in this highly dynamic environment.

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and committed to working with the team internally and with external agencies • Has high aspirations and expectations for our school • Can lead on a fully inclusive curriculum which aligns with National Curriculum Expectations but is bespoke to the needs of our children.

• Can work closely with the Outreach team based in school.

We can offer you • An excellent resourced learning environment • Committed and enthusiastic staff • Excellent network support through the inclusion hubs and link leaders in each area • Committed governors • Ongoing CPD linked to the leadership pathway • Commitment to supporting the well being and welfare of all members of the school team.

Visits to the school are very welcome and we are happy to discuss the post further with you.

Please contact the school office Mrs Dionne Davies on 0152467164.

More Information can be found at www.steppingstones.lancs.sch.uk For further details and an application form, please visit: https://schooljobs.lancashire.gov.uk/vacancyDetails.asp?id=188604 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Behaviour Centre Deputy Manager Salary: NJC points 13 - 14 £26,873 - £27,334 (pro-rata) Permanent 37 hours per week (term-time only) To work with the Behaviour Centre Manager to support students to improve their behaviour and engagement in school.

The aim of this role is to ensure that high standards of behaviour are achieved and maintained across the school.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support the Behaviour Centre Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of the Behaviour Centre, which includes internal supervision and withdrawal • Ensure that students are aware of the procedures and standards that are expected in the Behaviour Centre to ensure a safe, orderly and purposeful learning environment • Deal promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour • Sign students in and out of the Behaviour Centre and notify teachers, HoDs, HoYs, Form Heads, Learning support and the Pastoral team as appropriate • Ensure that there is no social interaction between students in the Behaviour Centre and that students work in silence and put their hands up for help • Check the working environment for damage both before and after use and ensure students take responsibility for any damage, with the Behaviour Centre Manager, and are billed for repairs • Ensure that students who have been sent to withdrawal have adequate work for the remainder of that lesson • Ensure that students who are in internal supervision have sufficient work for the entire day and contact the relevant teachers/HoD if insufficient work has been set.

• Develop and maintain a Behaviour Centre resource bank, in liaison with HoDs • If necessary, set work for students who arrive at the Behaviour Centre without adequate work using the Behaviour Centre resource bank • Support students as and when needed to complete their work when in the Behaviour Centre but being aware that this must not be seen as a reward for their poor behaviour (i.e. more enjoyable than being in lessons) • Ensure that completed work is returned to the relevant staff • Be responsible for keeping and updating records using Edukey (Provision Maps), Class Charts, SIMs and CPOMS as agreed with the Behaviour Centre Manager, contributing to reviews of systems or records as requested.

• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the relevant staff on pupils’ performance and other matters in the Behaviour Centre • Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers as agreed with the Behaviour Centre Manager and participate in feedback/meetings as required 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.

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

By e-mail: andrewyoung@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk Closing Date 10am Thursday 2nd May 2024

ENTHUSIASTIC WORKING FOREMAN WANTED Busy construction sites in Guernsey Channel Islands.

Attractive package offered for the right candidate.

Computer literate would be preferred and a clean driving licence.

If interested, please contact: katie@kalmac.co.uk 01534 486030

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At E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, we incorporate our core values of Honesty, Excellence, and Aspiration into everything we do. We believe that "Together we will achieve Excellence," with every child unlocking their full potential.

We take pride in fostering a fully inclusive and caring ethos, setting high standards and expectations for all. Safeguarding is at the heart of our academy, and our aim is to ensure that all our students are happy, supported, and challenged in a safe, high-quality learning environment.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who shares our values and is passionate about fostering ambition and aspiration in students this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Together, let's shape a future where excellence is not just achieved but becomes a way of life.

Find more information here: https://roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to be part of an educational community that creates an environment where children can flourish? You could join an academy that focusses on developing the whole child and has a people-first culture.

We know the importance of developing our colleagues to be the best they can be to ensure our children achieve the best outcomes.

Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning) Salary: L18-22 - £71,729 - £79,112 We are looking to recruit an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), supporting the Headteacher with the strategic leadership of the Academy.

Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Headteacher: • Provide strategic leadership for teaching, learning and assessment within their areas of responsibility • Ensure the Academy is always fully compliant in all areas of Safeguarding • Ensure a consistent focus on the implementation of the curriculum across all faculties • Promote a culture of reflective and personalised learning where all students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and achievement • Ensure standards of support are effective across all areas of responsibility Qualifications and Skills: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Proven experience in delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

• Ability to drive strategic leadership, empowering all staff and students to excel • Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development • Commitment to the academy’s values and ethos.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://eact.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-E-A-2903 Closing Date: 10/05/2024 09:00 Interview Date: 17/05/2024

Maths Leader with responsibility for Statistics

Deputy Leader in Maths

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2C - (£30,000- £46,525 + £7,847)

Salary: MPS/UPS (£30,000- £46,525)

Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Faculty, this post holder will be accountable for;

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic deputy Leader of Maths, to assist with the day-to-day leadership of the department and support the Head of Department to achieve the required quality of teaching, learning and educational outcomes across the subject curriculum.

• Strategically lead on improving progress and attainment in maths.

• Be accountable for planning, monitoring, and implementing the maths curriculum in order to inspire, motivate and influence staff and students.

• Ensure whole school teaching and learning priorities are embedded within maths • Effectively mentor and appraise those colleagues for whom you have responsibility within the whole school appraisal policy.

Qualifications and Skills: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Proven experience in delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

• Passion for creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to the academy’s values and ethos.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://eact.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-E-A-2616 Closing Date: 07/05/2024 09:00 Interview Date: 14/05/2024

Key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Maths faculty, this post holder will be accountable for: • Develop and monitor schemes of work for your area across the academy in liaison with your Head of Department and ensure the successful implementation which meets curriculum requirements and differentiated to reflect student needs.

• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and achievement against targets in your area.

• Ensure whole school teaching and learning priorities are embedded within maths • Assist with the development of innovative, creative approaches to learning and to develop cross-curricular skills such as ICT, numeracy & literacy effectively in the delivery of teaching and learning in your area.

Qualifications and Skills: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Proven experience in delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

• Passion for creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to the academy’s values and ethos.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://eact.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-E-A-2682 Closing Date: 13/05/2024 09:00 Interview Date: 20/05/2024

About E-ACT: Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 29 academies, educating of over 18,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Benefits: Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.

Support System of 29 Academies: Be part of a network of 29 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.

Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Find your new role in Production or Engineering

Busy construction sites in Guernsey Channel Islands.

BSW are hiring for positions in Dalbeattie & Fort William

Attractive package offered for the right candidate.

Computer literate would be preferred and a clean driving licence.

Visit vacancies.bsw.co.uk or scan the QR to find out more

If interested, please contact: katie@kalmac.co.uk 01534 486030

Find your place in Food.

At ABP Perth.

Time to level up your career.

At ABP Perth.

As one of the UK’s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people that’s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full time hours and competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress.

Who are we looking for

ABP Perth is a state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility based in Perth, helping ABP bring the best beef to some of the nation’s biggest supermarkets.

Why work here?

The site is undergoing a multi-million-pound redevelopment making it one of the most modern facilities in the UK, with sustainability and employee welfare at its heart.

Contact the HR department Phone 01738 624242 How do I apply?

Visit abpuk.com/career Send your cv to perth.recruitment@abpbeef.com

• Temp and Perm Packers • Skilled Butchers • Night Cleaner • Assistant Technical Manager

• Lifelong career opportunities • Supportive teams • Regular full time and secure work • Competitive rates of pay • Length of service rewards • Multi million pound investment program • Refer a friend scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Subsidised canteen • Discounted staff sales • Free parking

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

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.

Company van & fuel card provided.

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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SLATERS REQUIRED Good rate of pay.

Must have experience.

Driving licence desirable, not essential.

Work in Aberdeen and surrounding areas.

Contact Jim on 07889 843 852

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical & Multi-skilled) Location: Lockerbie Contract: Full time, permanent Shift pattern: day shift and three-shift pattern from Monday to Friday, however, we are open to considering alternative shift patterns.

Hourly paid James Jones & Sons Ltd is a 5th generation family business and one of the UK’s largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, sawmilling, pallets & packaging, and distribution. We operate from 25 sites across the UK, 11 Australian and 2 New Zealand sites and employ over 2,100 people. In the UK, we operate seven sawmills throughout Scotland and the north east of England: an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and pallet and packaging operations at 14 sites across the UK. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses.

For further information about James Jones & Sons Ltd, visit www.jamesjones.co.uk About the role: We are looking to appoint 3 engineers in mechanical, electrical and/or multi-skilled roles at our Lockerbie multi-site sawmill.

Reporting to the shift engineering supervisors, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs, preventative and reactive maintenance across our multi-million-pound saw lines, secondary processing plants, log sorting lines, chemical treatment and kiln drying plants.

Key tasks and responsibilities: • Carrying out repairs and overhauls in the workshops • Following detailed planned preventative maintenance schedule • Fault finding/diagnose technical process issues to resolve any breakdowns with minimal down time and impact on production • To work safely at all times complying with and using permit systems, method statements, dynamic risk assessments etc.

• Assist in maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.

• Assist management in driving positive change within the business and actively promoting a one team ethic throughout the site.

Skills and Experience: • Must have a recognised engineering/electrical apprenticeship or similar qualification • Preferably 3-5 years engineering/electrical experience gained within a manufacturing environment • Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic principles would be an advantage (mechanical applicants) • Experience in motor control circuits and plc logic would be an advantage (electrical applicants) • Basic computer skills including data entry.

• A flexible approach to work. Understanding that you may undertake additional or other duties necessary to meet the needs of the company.

• Previous experience of the timber industry is advantageous.

Renumeration and benefits: • Competitive rate of pay • 33 days pro rata annual leave (including statutory holidays) • Employer pension contribution after 3 months • Health & Wellbeing services (remote GP’s, mental health support, physio) • Life assurance cover after 3 months Applicants must be able to provide eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

Application and recruitment process: Please email your CV to: - Nicola McCrosson, HR Manager at Nicola.mccrosson@jamesjones.co.uk Closing date: Sunday 5 May 2024 Interviews will be held on 10 May 2024 and will include a walk round of the site.

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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.

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)

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

Press Toolmakers / Trainee Toolmakers Salary: £480 to £760 Weekly We are looking to recruit Fully experienced Press Tool Makers and also Trainee Press Toolmakers.

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

Excellent working environment and working conditions.

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

Hook Norton C of E Primary School

Headteacher Salary: L17-L23

Salary: M1-UPS 3 (£30,000-£46,525)+(TLR) Hours of Work: Permanent, Three days per week (Negotiable). Possibility of combining with a Class Teacher position for two days per week (negotiable) We require an excellent and enthusiastic SENDCO to join our staff team on a part-time basis. You will have an important role to play in determining the strategic development of SEND policy and provision at the school, and in the day-to-day coordination of specific provision that is made to support individual pupils with SEND. You will be responsible for providing professional guidance to colleagues and will work closely with staff, parents, and a range of external agencies in providing a support role to families.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and the Headteacher is available to discuss this position in advance of an application.

A Job Description, Person Specification and application form can be requested from the School Business Manager, Mrs Rachel O’Callaghan (sbm@hook-norton.oxon.sch.uk).

Assistant Principal Leadership scale 10 – 14 £58,957 - £65,009 Together we inspire lifelong learning, perseverance, kindness and growth. We transform the lives of our children and families by harnessing the opportunities they deserve to thrive, as healthy and engaged individuals.

We are delighted to inform you that we are recruiting for an Assistant Principal at Dove House Academy.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who will be enthusiastic about challenge, have high expectations and lots of energy! A leader who is passionate and committed to working with young people.

Dove House Academy has a primary need of moderate learning difficulties or specific learning difficulties; however, an increasing proportion have a diagnosis of severe learning difficulties or Autism. As a result, we are currently on an exciting journey of curriculum development to ensure that our ‘outstanding’ setting continues to meet the needs of future cohorts, to an exceptionally high standard. In support of this, we are seeking an experienced Senior Leader from within the specialist sector will bring expertise in developing a high quality curriculum and continuous improvement in the quality of education for our pupils with a broad range of special educational needs.

For further details please visit: https://www.hook-norton.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with the desire to make a difference. You will work within the Senior Leadership Team at Dove House Academy to ensure the learning and development of pupils and safe working practises of all staff.

Safer Recruitment

For more details please visit our website: http://solent-trust.net

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.

Salary: £41,418 – £44,428 We’re recruiting for an organised and efficient individual to join our team in the role of Deputy Town Clerk at Lewes Town Council.

Based at Lewes Town Hall but with scope for flexible working arrangements, this role is responsible for strategy, operations, and management.

Working directly with the Town Clerk, the Deputy Town Clerk will influence our policies, oversee our three beloved community venues, and keep our finance and governance in check.

Other tasks and duties include supporting and deputising for the Town Clerk, and improving the HR functions of the council.

We are seeking an outstanding Headteacher with ambition, experience and enthusiasm to lead our vibrant school. This is an exciting time for a candidate with the skills and vision to build on our successes and make a great school even greater.

What skills and experience we’re looking for Our new Headteacher will: • be driven by a love of learning and a passion to realise the potential of every child.

• be a creative and inspirational leader who strives for excellence in all areas.

• be an empowering and nurturing people manager.

• be open, approachable and unwaveringly enthusiastic.

• have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a desire to build positive working relationships with staff, parents, and community.

• be able to embrace and manage change with an entrepreneurial spirit and an openness to different ideas.

About us and what the school offers its staff • We are a happy and inclusive school in the centre of the thriving semi-rural village of Sonning Common, just a short drive from Reading and Henley-on-Thames.

• Our school is a values-led community school centred around making good relationships, teamwork and caring for others.

• We were judged as continuing to be ‘Good’ by Ofsted in September 2023.

• We have an ambitious and cohesive curriculum which produces academic results consistently above the local and national averages.

• We have an active and diverse sports curriculum with an onsite swimming pool, a multi-use games area and a large sports field.

• We have a huge and varied outdoor space including two woodland areas for teaching and learning and Recognised Provider status from the Forest School Association.

Visits to the school are most welcome by appointment. Please contact Kate Balcon, our school business manager (sbm@sonning-common.oxon.sch.uk) to arrange a time

Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form.

If you have any questions at all or wish to submit an application please email: recruitment@solentacademiestrust.info.

Deputy Town Clerk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://lewes-tc.gov.uk/your-council/publicnotices/job-vacancies/

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

Live Love Care Think Learn Dare

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

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A full job application pack and application form can be downloaded from: https://sonningcommonprimary.co.uk Deadline for applications - Application forms should be submitted with a covering letter addressed to Keith Settle, Chair of Governors, by noon on Monday 18th March to sbm@sonning-common.oxon.sch.uk. CVs cannot be accepted.

We expect staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Current Vacancies

COACH DRIVER Are you a qualified PSV driver?

Due to an increase in work we are looking to fill various driver position’s.

Would you be interested in a Second Job, Part Time Job or Full Time?

If you hold a PSV cat D Licences, contact us for more details.

BUS & COACH MECHANIC We are also looking for a Full Time qualified Bus & Coach Mechanic with knowledge and experience of maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles.

Please email info@pscoaches.co.uk or call 01865 391794 for more information.

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2 x RGN Nurses, Day & Night shift

Principal

Salary: From £19.00 per hour We have 12 hour day and night shifts available.

Salary: Leadership Point 11 – 17 | £60,488 - £69,969

Are you a registered nurse looking for flexible work with excellent rates of pay?

We are looking for a highly motivated Principal, with a proven track record, working in a good or outstanding school, that can lead Ravens Academy through the next stage of its journey. We are looking for a leader who can uphold and embrace the consistency of high expectations Ravens Academy have become accustomed to.

This is an exciting time for Ravens Academy as we continue our journey as a Good Academy. During our recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024, Ravens Academy was graded as a Good School from a previous Inadequate Judgment. This was a monumental step forward for pupils, families and staff at Ravens and we now embark on our journey from good to outstanding.

You will have the opportunity to engage and collaborate with our other academies across our Trust during these exciting times, as we learn from each other and improve together. As a Trust, we have recently achieved our first Outstanding Secondary Academy status, will you be the first dynamic leader to deliver Ravens as our first Outstanding Primary Academy through your visionary leadership?

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 • Revalidation fees paid • Free online training • Full support from the Belmont Team • Blue Light Card discounts • DBS check fee fully refunded

The position will suit an existing experienced senior leader with experience of delivering exceptional standards, who can lead this academy to future success. You will have the opportunity to work with the Director of Primary Education to shape the way in which you will lead the school to positively impact the educational development of all pupils.

Responsibilities

If you would like to visit the school, appointments with Natalie Deen, Director of Primary Education, are available.

To arrange your visit, please contact Natalie by email, details can be found in the application pack.

• Perform a full range of registered nurse duties.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care programs.

• Provide care according to documentation and preferred delivery method.

• Maintain a safe working environment at all times.

• Monitor residents or clients frequently when appropriate.

• Document incidents in line with our policies and procedures.

• Escalate concerns to the care management team where required.

• Prioritise nursing care and recognise signs of deterioration in a resident or client.

• Get the right kind of medical support, like a doctor or an ambulance, if you’re concerned about a resident or client.

• Maintain accurate, timely and legible care records when required.

• Communicate effectively with other staff members, residents and relatives.

• Nurture good relationships with other team members.

If you are the visionary leader we need, we want to hear from you. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://ravensacademy.attrust.org.uk/vacancies/ Closing date: 8:00am on 13th May 2024.

Interview date: w/c 20th May 2024.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

Ravens Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, an online check, 2 satisfactory references and any other necessary checks.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on, ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion or belief. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Clinical: As a Registered nurse with Belmont, you’ll:

Professional: • Administer prescription and nonprescription medicine responsibly and safely.

• Contribute to the care facility learning environment.

• Maintain professional standards in line with national guidance.

• Keep your personal profile up to date, promptly re-registering and revalidating your nursing credentials.

For further details and to apply, please email: recruitment@belmonthealthcare.co.uk

HEADTEACHER

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mathematics

Salary: L18 – L24* £71,729 ‐ £82,258 Our school motto is "Be Brave, Be Brilliant, Be Our Best," which encapsulates our dynamic and ambitious approach to education. Our current Headteacher is ‘being brave’ and has made the decision to relocate her family to Cornwall for a new life in the country, thus creating this great opportunity for you.

Headteacher Required for September 2024

Be brave, make a positive move, apply, and join us for an exciting new challenge. Take on our good school, with an amazing staff team, supportive governors, a strong school community, backed up with professional support from a high performing community trust and lead us towards outstanding.

St Mary’s is a vibrant, welcoming, one form entry primary school, with community, pride and joy as our core values.

We are proud of our distinctive Catholic ethos and the place of our school in the local parish and wider Catholic community.

As our next inspiring leader, you will be dedicated to being your ‘Bassett Best’ to provide the highest quality education and care for our children, staff, and wider community You will need to be passionate and share our school vision to:

The school has been on a rapid improvement journey over the past few years and has now achieved a Good judgment from Ofsted and the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. We have recently been accredited as a Centre of Excellence for Oracy through Voice 21.

• Inspire a passion and thirst for memorable and lifelong learning.

• Provide our community with the best life chances to thrive and achieve.

• Give us the knowledge, skills, and values to succeed.

• Enable us to make a positive impact within the community and the wider world.

• Ensure every child is successful at school and beyond.

We are now seeking a new Headteacher who can continue to lead our school in the next steps, improving outcomes and ensuring our children are offered the very best opportunity to succeed.

While the progress and achievements of Bassett Green Primary School are developing, we have high aspirations and we want you to be brilliant, build on the momentum and continue to drive our vision and ensure success for each and every child. You will need to share and demonstrate our school values: Respect

Challenge

Resilience

Teamwork

To support our diverse community, you will be a highly effective communicator and capable of engaging our children and wider community.

You will have the ability to inspire trust and confidence, with the kindness and love that we have put at the centre of our school shining through.

We refer to this as the ‘Bassett Buzz’.

Your proven track record in driving improvement and achieving excellent outcomes in the primary phase will ensure that under your leadership our school continues to improve and children thrive.

If this opportunity excites you, come and be your best at Bassett Green Primary School.

Please do browse our website and contact the Interim School Business Manager, Elizabeth Davies, via email recruitment@bassettgreen.net if you would like to experience our lovely school for yourself.

For further details and an application form, please visit: https://hampshire.education‐jobs.org.uk/Home Candidates should complete the application form and return it via email so that it is received no later than 9am on Monday 15th April 2024 to this address: recruitment@bassettgreen.net Recruitment Selection Days: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 and Wednesday 24th April 2024.

Salary: L12 to L18

We are looking for someone who: • Has high expectations of pupil achievement and can support others in ensuring that each child reaches their potential • Is a practicing Catholic, with a clear vision of excellence in primary education • Will drive strategic direction for the school and enhance provision over the long term • Can manage change and build on the school’s strengths and achievements • Has a proven track record of school improvement We can offer: • Positive and happy children who enjoy learning • A welcoming school community and a supportive governing body • A professional, hard-working and dedicated staff team • Access to external support from the Diocese, Local Authority and Cluster Schools Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact tweedcarmen01@gmail.com to arrange an informal visit We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and references.

Further details & an application pack are available from: The School Business Manager St Mary's Catholic Primary School Anns Hill Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3NB Phone: 023 92583979 Email: H.COOK2@st-marysrc-pri.hants.sch.uk Closing date: 07/05/2024 at 12:00 Interview date: 20/05/2024

Salary: £53,380 - £57,482 per annum Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time Required from September 2024, or sooner if available We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly skilled and ambitious teacher and dynamic leader who has vision and determination to lead the Mathematics department to its next phase of success. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain wider whole-school experience for anyone on a journey towards senior leadership.

You will be responsible for leading the development of an inspiring Mathematics curriculum, and establishing the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment to ensure that all students achieve numerical literacy across the subject area.

This role offers exciting opportunities for significant career development towards senior leadership. You will play a key part in supporting the development of the College for the future.

We want to build strong, resilient Mathematicians, and to this we hope to develop a curriculum that will encourage logic and reasoning skills, as well as communication skills. We want students to question how Maths is used in the world around them. Over their time at the College, we want our students to cover a vast range of Maths, looking at the history of Maths and the awe of numbers in nature and the arts. To this end, the aim is for students to follow an ambitious curriculum where topics are seen and built upon year on year, with topics interleaved where possible to allow students to keep all their skills relevant.

The College is a thriving rural school, with a skilled and enthusiastic staff team. We are committed to ensuring that our students become well rounded citizens of the world, equipped with the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need for whatever they choose to do next in life.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Robertsbridge Community College, Knelle Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EA Phone: 01580 880360 Email: admin@robertsbridge.org.uk Website: www.robertsbridge.org.uk

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Open Day Senior Rotational Occupational Therapists Open Day - Saturday 18 May 2024 10:00 - 13.00 Highlands House, 10-12 Calverley Park Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2JN

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Clanfield Church of England Primary School Assistant Headteacher – Teaching and Learning Start date: September 2024 Pay Grade: Leadership Scale L1 – L3 Closing Date: Monday 13th May 12pm Interview date: Friday 17th May Are you ready for a new leadership challenge?

Are you ready for the next step in your career?

Do you want the opportunity to develop teaching & learning across the school?

Booking required.

Are you innovative, inspirational and ambitious?

West Kent Community Mental Health Teams ]Are you a highly motivated and qualified Occupational Therapist?

We invite you to join our innovative Community Mental Health Rotation within the West Kent Locality, where you will be working with Adults We are looking to recruit 5 Occupational Therapists for Band 6 posts which will offer 9-month rotations in the following areas: • Maidstone Community Mental Health (Mental Health Together Plus) • West Kent Crisis Home Treatment Team • South West Kent Community Mental Health - older adult specialism (Mental Health Together plus and Memory Assessment Service) • Community Rehabilitation • Primary Care Mental Health (Mental Health Together) The vacancies provide flexible and part-time working schedules.

Come along to our open day at our site in Highlands House, Tunbridge Wells and meet members of the team who can talk to you about the services they provide to the local community.

Anyone interested will be offered an interview at the open day.

Facilities will be available to apply on the day. However, if you submit an application form before the event this will help to save time and allow us to allocate an interview slot quicker. Alternatively, bring an up-to-date CV and we will be able to interview you.

Booking is essential. To book the event or for further information, please contact Sue Willis 01892 709211 or susan.willis11@nhs.net

Assistant Director – Placement and Family Support Salary: £40,540 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. Gables House is a specialist residential children’s home providing a programme of care, treatment and education for up to 8 children aged between 11 to 16 years.

Purpose As the Assistant Director – Placement and Family Support, you will be a key member of the therapeutic community’s senior leadership team, leading on the management of the Placement and Family Support services. This includes engaging with the external professional and family network to support the child/young person’s therapeutic placement.

What you’ll bring to the role • The ability to provide effective leadership of a team within a social care / work therapeutic environment which includes which manages significant and complex risk profiles of children and young people.

• Excellent persuading, communicating and interpersonal skills to gain commitment, confidence and compliance with all key stake holders.

• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection as well as children’s Care Standards and Regulations.

• A sense of personal resilience and psychological awareness, and the ability to form open and constructive relationships including a willingness to consider self in relationship with others and in terms of impact on the work.

Task • Co-ordinate children and families contact arrangements.

• Lead multidisciplinary assessments ensuring clinical pathway plans are in place for all children.

• Ensure all children have effective therapeutic placement, treatment programmes, education, contact and care plans in place and that these are delivered to the agreed standards.

• Ensure children’s transition processes and plans are based on a robust clinical assessment based on their needs and any required interventions are in place.

What we’ll do for you • Statutory and management training.

• Monthly clinical supervision and weekly staff support groups.

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

• Healthcare benefits and life assurance.

• Up to 6% employer pension contribution.

• Relocation package and recruitment referral scheme.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.childhoodfirst.org.uk/chfcareers/assistant-director-placement-and-family-support/ Closing date: Tuesday 14 May 2024 Interview Date: Week Commencing 20 May 2024 Childhood First is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and children. Appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure and safer recruitment processes.

Would you like to receive training to be an accredited coach supported by Annie Boate – A coaching revolution?

We are an oversubscribed popular school situated in a village where there is a real sense of community. We are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher (AHT) who is also an excellent class teacher to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven leadership skills and make a significantly positive impact in leading and inspiring our existing staff team. The AHT will deputise for the Headteacher when she is carrying out her role as School Improvement Partner within the local authority.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher at any stage in their career to join our outward-looking school, and further progress within a supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking team.

We pride ourselves on supporting staff to be highly successful, recognising that success comes in a wide variety of ways, creating a culture of continual improvement where we look to provide the best possible educational experience for all our children and staff. Our professional development meetings (staff meetings) are spent reading research, in training or planning together and we have had several support staff and teachers who are gaining additional qualifications such as L7 Apprenticeship with MSc in Leadership and Management. Our current AHT is an LA moderator and an accredited coach.

Our children are enthusiastic, inquisitive and keen to learn and succeed. Our families are supportive, proactive and community minded. Our Headteacher and Governors are ambitious and tenacious in their approach to school leadership. Our Headteacher is a School Improvement Partner for the Local Authority and a mentor to Aspiring headteachers.

Our recent Ofsted report February 2022 commented on ‘Clanfield being a harmonious place where staff, pupils and parents and carers all feel that they are part of one close-knit family. Happiness and joy are apparent everywhere’.

We are looking for: • Someone who can work well within a collaborative team, whilst being self-motivated and able to work independently; • Someone with the ability to enthuse and engage our staff; • Someone who is an inspirational and innovative leader; • Someone who will lead on Teaching and Learning; • Someone who will add capacity to the SLT; • Someone who is ambitious and aspires to be a Headteacher and who will lead the school in the Heads absence; • A values-led individual with high expectations of achievement and behaviour for themselves and others; • Someone who is committed to their personal career progression and enhancement; • Someone who will work in close partnership with the Headteacher and staff team: • Someone with a good sense of humour who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

We can offer you: • A happy, supportive and friendly environment where we work effectively as a team - Ofsted and recent staff survey reported 100% staff are happy in their role; • Enthusiastic pupils who are inquisitive and want to learn of whom 100% enjoy School (Ofsted, 2022); • Governors who are committed to the continuing development of the school and staff; • CPD opportunities for experienced teachers to help develop their career; • Wellbeing days; • Coaching training as provided by the number 1 provider # Coaching in Schools-Annie Boate; • Opportunity to lead the school in the absence of the Headteacher; • Leadership time to fulfil the role each week; • Any year group – Y1/2 preferred; • The chance to make a real difference within our school and community; • The opportunity to be involved in planning an ambitious, inspiring and challenging curriculum for all pupils- one which has been shared in the local authority as a model of excellence ; • A promise to ensure workload is constantly monitored for all staff; • A commitment to a healthy work/life balance with blocked PPA time that can be taken off site; • A sociable, high spirited and happy team; • A village with an award-winning café, boutique restaurant and outdoor education centre within 500 metres.

This is no ordinary school; this may be a small school, but it has a big ambition.

Please contact our office on 01367 810257 to arrange a visit; we look forward to welcoming you.

Application Procedure: We welcome informal conversations with the Headteacher and encourage you to come and visit our school and meet our staff and pupils. Please contact Mrs Graham (Business Manager) for further details by emailing: office.3100@clanfield.oxon.sch.uk. The full application pack and application form are available on our website: www.clanfieldprimary.co.uk. Please note that we are unable to accept CV applications.

Safer Recruitment Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern should it be necessary.

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CHAXHILL HALL Projects Officer Salary: £33,945 - £37,336 Helston Town Council is an award-winning organisation that has aspirations for the community who live and work in and visit the town. The Town Councillors and Officers are forward looking and believe in the town’s potential as it grows and enhances its position as the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula.

We currently have a rare and exciting opportunity to join the team at Helston Town Council in the role of Projects Officer. The Council is seeking an experienced, dynamic and resourceful person who will work with colleagues, elected Members and partners to develop and deliver a range of projects which benefit the town.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of self-motivation.

Candidates should have a sound knowledge of project management, excellent IT skills and an awareness of performance management.

The position is for 37 hours per week and is based on NJC pay scales for SCP 25 to 29 (£33,945 - £37,336), including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and contributory membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact the Town Clerk, Miss Pamela Lavelle.

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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.

For further details of the above positions please contact Portia Brown on

Project & Services Delivery Officer Salary: SCP 20 - 24: £30,296 - £33,024 This newly appointed role will be pivotal in delivering the Town Council’s ambitious programme of services and projects for the next year. Reporting to the Town Clerk, you will be involved in a wide variety of different areas, delivering significant benefits to the community. Your role will be to support Sidmouth Town Council in setting up, designing and delivering local projects and initiatives that provide Council services, including meeting and working with key stakeholders, contractors and the public. You will assist in ensuring that Council initiatives are completed on time and to budget, ensuring value for money and linking with other community initiatives, including building strong relationships with other community groups.

An application form is available here: https://sidmouth.gov.uk/job-vacancy-project-services-delivery-officer/ or by contacting the Town Clerk, Sidmouth Town Council, Woolcombe House, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 9BB. Tel 01395 512424.

Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024 Interview Date: Tuesday 4 June 2024

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.

For further information, complete this short form: www.SparksFostering.org/Today

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Miss P J Lavelle, Town Clerk Helston Town Council, The Guildhall, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8ST Telephone: 01326 572063 Email: townclerk@helston-tc.gov.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.helston-tc.gov.uk/Council_Vacancies_170.aspx

Children and Families Assessment / Support Workers (4 posts) Salary: £12.70 - £13.84 per hour • Post 1 - £22,267 per annum • Post 2 - £14,837 per annum • Posts 3 and 4 - £4,677 - £5,757 per annum, plus bank hours £12.70 - £13.84 per hour Tide House is an Ofsted registered residential family assessment centre based in Bideford. We provide evidencebased assessments for the courts and local authorities and are seeking four motivated and enthusiastic part-time children and family assessment/support workers to join our highly dedicated team.

• Post 1 – weekly average of 33.0 hours per week • Post 2 – weekly average of 21.75 hours per week • Posts 3 and 4 – weekly average of 6.5 – 16.0 hours per week Our aim is to provide families with the opportunity to access advice, support and guidance with the purpose of improving their parenting skills and enabling them to better meet their child(ren)’s needs within the course of the assessment. The scope of our work includes role-modelling, supporting, and assessing parents' day-to-day core parenting skills. For example, this could include supporting parents in preparing healthy and balanced meals, developing, and maintaining daily routines for children and babies or supporting parents to learn budgeting and independent living skills. Many parents that we work with are vulnerable due to alcohol or substance misuse, domestic abuse or domestic violence or mental health difficulties. The children that we work with are often under the age of 5 so experience in Early Years would be an advantage.

For an informal discussion please contact Tia Coleman, Tide House Registered Manager, on 01237 237120 or tc@inclusis.com For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk and send the application form to: jobs@inclusis.com Closing Date: 20th May 2024

Are you currently employed as a SENDCo or similar and have an unquestionable passion for inclusion? If that's the case, you should join us at our stunning Bicton College campus in East Devon to support post‐16 students.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team as a Curriculum Area Manager (CAM) to lead our ever‐growing Foundation Learning department and whole college responsibility for High needs.

In this role you will manage a team of Study Programme Managers (SPMs), Learning Coaches, Lecturers and support staff to ensure that annual key performance indicators are achieved consistently across the entire curriculum offer.

You will also undertake quality assurance and improvement activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment, becoming part of the College’s central learning observation team.

Knowledge and understanding of learners with SEND including those with High Needs is essential. An excellent understanding of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework, SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equality Act (2010) is required.

We offer a competitive salary along with Golden Hello and relocation package for the right candidate.

The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG’s mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco‐friendly practices.

Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

If you require further information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Jessica Baker, Director of SEND & Inclusion – Jes‐ sica.baker@cornwall.ac.uk or 07867169751.

To apply please visit: www.cornwall.ac.uk/jobs‐at‐the‐college

ICT Teacher (Secondary)

Headteacher

Salary: £21,018.53 per annum (actual salary)

Salary: L12 – L17

We are seeking an ICT Teacher to join Sands School from September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the department at Sands School. You will be responsible for planning and delivering the ICT curriculum providing core IT literacy skills to Key Stage 3 classes and GCSE Computer Science in the upper school. As a champion of technology, you will further develop the use of ICT in the school by supporting other teachers to use technology in exciting ways in their subjects, offering specialist short courses and supporting the interests of students with a passion for technology. You will have a large degree of freedom to develop your own vision for the department but, as a democratic school, you will need to work closely with the students and other teachers to ensure you are meeting the needs of the school. You will also have a role supporting and advising the Administration team in technology procurement and implementation.

The Governors of Milverton Community Primary & Pre-School are pleased to seek the appointment of a highly-motivated and experienced leader who will take the school forward to the next phase of its development, whilst providing the best possible education and experiences for all the children at the school.

Humanities Teacher (Secondary) Salary: £21,018.53 per annum (actual salary) We are seeking a passionate, creative and flexible Humanities teacher to join Sands School from September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Humanities department working alongside experienced and talented teachers. You will co‐deliver our Key Stage 3 mixed Humanities curriculum and lead at least one GCSE course for our Key Stage 4 students in your specialist subject(s). You will have a large degree of freedom to shape the courses to the needs and interests of the group, and will be experienced at delivering high quality engaging lessons.

School Administrator Salary: £28,024.70 per annum (actual salary) We are seeking an experienced administrator with specialist knowledge of Health and Safety or Human Resources to complete our school’s administration team. The Administration team are responsible for managing all aspects of day to day running of the school except Teaching and Learning. The new Administrator would be primarily responsible for the management of either Health and Safety or Human Resources whilst also taking on some further other areas of responsibility. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a close knit team with a large degree of autonomy over your role. As a democratic school, decisions are taken collectively and the role of the Administration team is to inform and advise. Sands alternative approach to education and management means staff have to both fulfil their duty to protect students and the school whilst taking into consideration the needs and views of the community. Good listening skills are a must.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/jobs/ Closing date: 20th May 2024

We are looking for a Headteacher who: • will provide outstanding leadership to our valued team and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• nurtures each child’s individuality through the continued development of our broad and creative curriculum.

• will develop a clear vision for the future to achieve the highest standard of teaching and learning.

• has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievement.

• has excellent communication skills to cement relationships with our wonderful pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community.

We are a Community Primary School with close community links located in an attractive location in rural Somerset. Our school values of ‘We care. We aspire. We belong.’ underpin our vision and ethos.

We can offer you: • a highly-skilled, motivated and committed staff team who are passionate about children’s learning and well-being.

• enthusiastic, well – behaved pupils who engage positively with their learning and care for each other.

• the support and commitment of our Local Governing Body.

• a thriving Pre-school and wrap-around care provision.

• the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families in the local community.

More information about the school can be found on our website.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, and should be arranged in advance by contacting the School Office on 01823 400439 or via email to office@milvertonprimary.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 13th May 2024 at noon Interviews: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May 2024 Start date: 1st September 2024 or 1st January 2025 We are committed to the welfare of the children in our care and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and references.

For further information and an application form please email SSERecruitment@somerset.gov.uk. Please state which post and school you are interested in. If you have not been contacted by the interview date, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Chief Executive Officer

The financial challenges facing Somerset’s newly created unitary authority mean that many towns and parishes are preparing to take on services devolved from Somerset Council. SALC wants to better meet its members’ needs during this period and into the future.

The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic leadership and direction for SALC. In addition, the Chief Executive Officer will take responsibility for all aspects of our operational management, including business planning, income generation, effective delivery of contracts, projects, and services.

Working closely with the board and company secretary, the successful candidate will lead development and delivery of an inspirational vision for the future. They will engage with councillors and clerks of member councils, and with senior officers in Somerset Council and other stakeholder organisations.

The successful candidate will bring: • Proven leadership experience and a passion for enabling teams to thrive and develop.

• Business and financial acumen with a track record of successful business development including income generation.

• Experience of strategic business planning and the ability to deliver on key targets.

• Strong relationship building, networking, and influencing of external stakeholders.

If you have the ability, drive, and experience to manage our company we want to hear from you.

Applicants are invited to submit their CV, with a covering letter evidencing the requirements of the job description and person specification.

For an informal preparatory chat about this role, contact Ewan Jones, SALC Deputy Chair, on 07770 611827.

For further details please visit: https://somerset-alc.org.uk/vacancies/chief-executive-officer/

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Salary: £45,441 SCP 37 (with salary reviews) Pension: Employer contributory pension scheme Hours: 37 hrs pw (full time with flexible working) Location: Homeworking with occasional travel and attendance at the SALC office in Somerton The Somerset Association of Local Councils (SALC) is looking to recruit a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead it and its 270-member parish, town, and city councils into a new and exciting era.

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Westbury, Wiltshire Salary range: £24,420 and £39,300 per annum depending on the role and relevant qualifications and experience.

Full‐time and part‐time hours considered. Full time is Monday to Friday 8.45am and 4.45pm.

We have several teaching vacancies available at our not for profit, independent special school. First opened in 2009, the school is rated Good by Ofsted and has capacity for 32 pupils aged 11‐18. The focus is on social and emotional development and learning is individualised and delivered in small groups or 121.

We are particularly interested in experienced teachers with specialisms in Maths, Humanities, Design Technology or Art. Qualified Teacher status is preferable but consideration will be given to education professionals with other teaching qualifications. Experience working with SEN children is preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children who can be educationally overlooked and to work as part of a dedicated and supportive team.

For further information and an application form please email: recruitment@ontrackeducation.com On Track Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Robust safeguarding checks will be un‐ dertaken before the appointment is confirmed including a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.

On Track places safeguarding at the heart of all that it does and all staff are expected to be mindful of safeguarding and child protection issues in relation to all pupils.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 therefore certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.

Applications should be submitted by email to the company secretary at: sam@somerset-alc.org.uk Closing Date: Midday, Friday 26th April 2024 Interview date/s: 9th and 10th May 2024

Dovecote is an Ofsted outstanding registered independent special school for pupils aged 5-18 years with ASD (an associated conditions), or/and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), who have been not able to access education and thus their future will start at Dovecote School.

We are currently recruiting to the following roles:

English Teacher Salary: Competitive Salary

Learning Support Assistant

We are an Equal Opportunities organisation, totally Committed 2 Equality. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

Head of Major Highway Projects Salary: £82,755 - £88,090 Hours per week: 37 hours Major Highway Projects - Elevate Infrastructure, Empower Communities Are you a seasoned professional with Chartered status in Civil Engineering and more than 15 years of expertise in major infrastructure planning and delivery in a highways and transport setting?

We're in search of an accomplished leader to assume the role of Head of Major Highway Projects within our esteemed Highways and Transport Directorate.

Salary: £16,105.64 - £24,622.50

Classroom Teacher - Primary

This unique opportunity provides hands-on involvement in delivering complex strategic schemes, to time and budget. You will lead an outstanding team dealing with statutory procedures, side road orders, highways legislation, and navigating the Compulsory Purchase Order processes.

Salary: Competitive Salary

Maths Teacher Salary: Competitive Salary

Deputy Headteacher Salary: Competitive Salary

Humanities Teacher Salary: Competitive Salary

Future and Life Skills Teacher Salary: Competitive Salary

Situated in a pivotal department, we drive the planning, development, and implementation of critical infrastructure in Wiltshire in support of our Business Plan priorities. Collaborating with external partners like National Highways and the Environment Agency, we play a crucial role in shaping the economic well-being of Wiltshire.

As the Head of Major Highway Projects, you will work with regional partners and the Department for Transport.

Your role encompasses project leadership, strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, team management, and financial oversight — all directly contributing to Wiltshire's economic prosperity.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who demonstrates expert problem-solving, financial oversight, familiarity with local government structures, and engagement with external partners at all levels. Essential qualities include up-to-date knowledge of legislation, an understanding of design standards, and a track record of maintaining positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and competing objectives. Leadership experience in managing teams, and client, consultant and contractor groups at a senior level is a key requirement.

Apply now to elevate your career with this impactful leadership opportunity!

Why us?

Computing, Coding and Gaming Tutor/Teacher Salary: Competitive Salary

Cleaning Operative Salary: Competitive Salary For further details and to apply, please visit: https://dovecoteschool.co.uk/careers

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here: https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us/our-benefits/ Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply at: https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk For more details, contact Bethany Farrer, Talent Acquisition Consultant, at: Bethany.farrer@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call: 01225 718751.

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BUILDING CONTROL SURVEYOR (WELSH ESSENTIAL)

Location: Narberth, Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro)

Salary: Grade 7 - £32,020 - £36,298

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

Are you a team player, committed and level-headed? …then training as a Wind Turbine Technician is for you!

• Unique and challenging mechanical/electrical work • This role will involve majorly working away Mon-Fri • Working-away bonuses apply • Ever-changing working environment • Full training and certification Cover letter to include: • A brief description of why you are a good fit for this role • How your relevant skills and experience meet the job requirements (please refer to the job description) • Why do you want to work for this company? • Demonstrate that you live within a commutable distance.

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

A key feature of the role involves undertaking site inspections of building works and applying the Building Regulations and associated guidance documents to a wide variety of development proposals.

This includes small domestic schemes to minor/developments of all types. Assessment is made at design and construction stages.

For further details and to apply please visit: https://www.jobscardiffcouncil.co.uk/?lang=en_GB Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for this role may be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Graham Bond (Building Control Manager) on 07803 502363 or, David Villis (Principal Building Control Surveyor) on 07803 502367 or, Gary Williams (Principal Building Control Surveyor) on 07974 204908.

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

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.

Obviously, we provide the usual personal care and support but the way in which we work is changing. A full package of training is provided, and you will be supported to register with Social Care Wales.

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

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

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Health & Saafety Maanager

HGV Technician Salary: Grade 9 Point 23 to Point 25 £32,076 to £33,945 per annum pro rata £16.62 to £17.59 per hour About the role: You will be a key member of the Fleet services workshop team based in Newtown, working with the team to Inspect, repair and maintain a wide variety of vehicles, trailers and equipment to more than DVSA minimum standards.

Highfield Park, Llandyrnog LL1 L16 4LU

The role is based at our workshop in Newtown, but you maybe required to work on-site.

£48,000 - £55,000 0 p/a

You will also form part of the workshops winter standby rota, being on call to attend any out of hours breakdowns. (approx. 1 week in 4).

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About you:

40 hours p/w

• Experience in a commercial workshop • HGV licence (Desirable but not essential) • Technical qualification (City& Guilds or NVQ qualified technician) or proven experience in repairing & maintaining vehicles • Be a team player with a desire to develop and mentor apprentices • Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate to all levels

Cont n inuous Proffeesssional Developpment Staff aff Benefits include: Blue Light Card discounts, free eye care vouchers, generous annual leave entitleme m nt and more r !

For an informal discussion about this role, please call our Wor o kffoorce TTeeam on

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What you will do: • Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles, trailers and equipment to DVSA standards.

• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults • Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside and depots maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness • Ensure all health & safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to • Order and return of any parts required If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Shaun Matthews Email: shaun.matthews@powys.gov.uk Phone: 01597 827617 or 01874 611069

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For further details and to apply, please visit: https://en.powys.gov.uk/view-job?id=643848diiY&lang=USA

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Streetscene Contracts Officer

RECRUITING NOW!

Environmental and Neighbourhood Services Permanent Contract - 37 hours per week

Grade I £28,371 - £31,099 Due to continued expansion of our care services, we’re recruiting and if you are passionate about caring for people, friendly and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Night Nurse £16.83/hour Senior Care Assistant Day and Nights £9.00/hour Care Assistant - Days £7.90/hour Care Assistant - Nights £8.10/hour To apply for any of the positions, please send your CV + covering letter to alicec@springfieldhealthcare.com

Experienced Mechanical Fitter to help service and repair all types of machine type equipment both in-house and off site when required.

A sound mechanical knowledge is essential preferably with a good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Working Hours: Mon - Fri 8am – 5pm.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Please email a current CV with employment history to paul@pgmac.co.uk PG Mac Ltd, Unit B, Sandars Road, Heapham Road Industrial Estate, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 1RZ Tel: 01427 810250 www.pgmac.co.uk

T H E C H O C O L AT E WO R K S Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1DE

01904 208008

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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 for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday May.toInterviews The closing 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.

Thework Council is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to create a welcoming inclusive workplace where we are all able to bring our whole selves WWW.STRATFORD.GOV.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

Maintenance Manager – West Knapton Region ESS Ltd are currently seeking a Maintenance Manager to join their maintenance team at their customer site in West Knapton

Assistant Headteacher Salary: L4-8 The Governors of St Theresa’s school wish to appoint an outstanding teacher and leader to join our Senior Leadership Team.

Applications will be warmly welcomed from practising Catholics or those who are able to support fully the Catholic ethos of the school.

Candidates are invited to detail their leadership experience and how they can add value to our wonderful school. Expertise in driving standards forward and monitoring and evaluating Teaching and Learning and the curriculum will be an advantage, especially at Key Stage 2.

CES Application forms and further details are available from the Head Teacher by phone, email or on the school website: https://www.st-theresas.leeds.sch.uk/ourschool/governors/vacancies-in-school Visits most welcome, and strongly encouraged, by prior arrangement.

Closing Date: Friday, 10th May at 12 noon St Theresa’s is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS and a DBA check will be required for the successful candidate and at least two professional references will be taken and followed up.

Walking in Theresa’s Little Way St Theresa’s is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties will include : • Manage all Health & Safety matters in the maintenance team, including but not limited to: • Ensure that all ESS Ltd. employees work in a safe and responsible manner and adhere to on site safety regulations and procedures.

• Issuing ‘Permits‐to‐Work’ • Conducting Risk Assessments on own and team’s work • Inducting the team in routine health and safety training such as: • Lock Out / Tag Out, Permits system, PPE compliance, Accident Reporting.

• Carrying out PPE audits of the team.

• Focus on maintaining plant efficiency within the allocated budget.

• Be pro‐active in seeking ways to improve plant performance.

• Motivate and lead the maintenance team to achieve their targets.

• Maintenance support, data entry, updating equipment records, producing performance reports (KPI's).

• Produce back log of planned work scheduled and not completed and reasons why.

• Manage co ‐ ordination between Operations & Maintenance functions.

Person Specification: • Trades qualification ‐ Electrical and relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment • Experience with modern maintenance management methods and techniques.

• Experienced in managing a maintenance team of not less than 5 personnel. With responsibility for Health & Safety (typical tasks as listed above) plus motivating, influencing, coaching the team on day to day technical and operations matters. Proven ability to deal with employee relations / disciplinary matters within the team.

• High speed/High Volume background. Ideally experience in Food/Beverage manufacturing processes • Multi‐skilled / cross‐skilled ethos • Aptitude for process awareness, PLC control equipment and diagnostic / trouble‐shooting experience gained in a Hi‐volume environment.

• Good team player that can use their initiative and communicate well with people and build work relationships.

• Computer skills essential • Familiar with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems, ideally Maximo.

• COSHH awareness in a food safe environment an advantage.

If you wish to apply for this role please do so through the following link: https://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/p/pJobDetails.aspx? mid=YGTYAZ&sid=BEVUEV&jid=BAZAZAZYCXB&a=p8Kam4C4bi s%253d https://www.essltd.ie / bgallagher@essrecruitment.co.uk

CHC Team Manager Salary: £43,474.00 - £51,515.00, Grade 12, 37 hours, Permanent Package: • A competitive salary • Generous annual leave entitlement • Access to an occupational pension scheme • A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount We are looking for an experienced CHC Team Manager to lead our dynamic Continuing Health Care team. Ambition, Integrity, Caring and Respect are values that are at the heart of our organisation. We are seeking an empathetic manager who not only shares these values, but is passionate about Adult Social Care and ambitious about improving our services within our district.

What will be expected from me?

You will be working with internal and external partners to lead, on behalf of the Local Authority, in delivering responsibilities with regards to The National Framework for Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care. You will have an expert knowledge of NHS Continuing Healthcare and will provide guidance and expertise to staff carrying out assessments according to the framework ensuring that service needs are met in a timely manner and will be responsible for leading a team of CHC nurses, including managing recruitment and selection, personal development reviews and development planning, managing performance and sickness absence and ensuring appropriate support and effective clinical supervision is provided.

What will I be doing?

You will be responsible for the monitoring of individual packages of care. This involves being assertive at panels locally and regionally, to ensure individuals are fairly represented and are awarded with the appropriate health funding. This will require consistent monitoring and reviewing of complex cases. There is also the requirement to monitor Local Authority contributions and ensure budgets reflect the agreed / approved spending.

You will provide a high level of professional support, co-ordination, advice and guidance to Adult Assessment and Care management teams on a wide range of legal, practice and performance requirements and to meet statutory obligations.

You will work with colleagues (health and social) in order to commission and implement a complex care package that meets the individual’s needs for NHS Continuing Care and including specialist equipment.

You will facilitate the collation of risk assessments and the co-ordination and analysis of the information gathered thereby ensuring commissioned care remains appropriate.

You will liaise with families/carers/advocates to ensure continued involvement in assessment processes and the sharing of information with particular regard to decisions made.

You will monitor, in co-operation with others, the delivery of continuing health care packages and assist in gathering appropriate information which may be requested by continuing care monitoring and evaluation.

Essential Requirements • 1st Level Registration - Adults - RGN • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent experience • Professionally qualified or undertaking professional development • Registered General Nurse specialist qualification • Up to date PIN number with no restrictions on practice • A valud UK Driver's License • A Social Work Degree is preferred but not essential Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Jake Harris.

Tel: 01924 307798 E-mail: jakeharris@wakefield.gov.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/

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Department of Children’s Services Specialist Support and Teaching Services (STaSS)

Department of Place Fleet & Transport Services Fleet Workshop

Vehicle Workshop Team Leader

Local Authority Occupational Therapist

4 x 4 Shift (4 days on / 4 rest days) 37.625 hours per week (average over 8 weeks) Permanent Fixed Salary: £43,152 pa Shift Pattern: 07.30am - 18.45pm x 4 consecutive days

Post Reference: To be determined by HR NHS Band 6 (point 2‐3) £33,706 ‐ £40,588 37 hours per week, term time Based primarily at Owlet Road, Shipley but required to travel across Bradford

All posts are based in the Fleet Workshop at Shearbridge Depot, Bradford, BD7 1PU We have a vacancy for 1 x Team Leader to work in the Council’s Fleet Workshop. We are looking for a competent individual who can adopt a flexible approach to work in order that priorities and service deadlines may be met. There may be times when hours of work need to be flexible to ensure staff cover and operational needs are met.

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

The priority for the Vehicle Workshop Team Leader will be to supervise staff and contractors within the vehicle workshop/remote working and undertake, in an efficient and cost effective manner, the maintenance and repair throughout a range of vehicles and machines to the required quality standard. This is to be done in a safe, legally compliant and cost efficient way to support the Council’s vehicle operations/usage.

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

If you require any further information regarding this post, after reading the job profile, please contact Stewart Wild via email: stewart.wild@bradford.gov.uk Closing date: 6th May 2024

HGV & Motor Vehicle/Plant Mechanic

Do you have a passion and commitment for improving education and wellbeing for children and young peo‐ ple who have additional needs; medical needs, deaf & vision impaired needs and social, communication and interaction learning needs?

This is an exciting post within the Specialist Teaching & Support Service at Bradford Local Authority which is focused on supporting the wellbeing of children and young people with additional needs. We are seeking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join our team of enthusiastic professionals.

Fitter Rates: £35,764 pa Permanent 1 x 38 hours (Alternating Day Shifts) Shift Pattern: Week 1 - 06:00 - 14:15 (Mon-Thurs) 06:00 - 13:30 (Friday) Week 2 - 14:00 - 22:15 (Mon-Thurs) 13:00 - 20:30 (Friday) All posts are based in the Fleet Workshop at Shearbridge Depot, Bradford, BD7 1PU We have a vacancy for 1 x qualified HGV & Motor Vehicle/Plant Mechanic to work in the Council’s Fleet Workshop. We are looking for a competent individual who can adopt a flexible approach to work in order that priorities and service deadlines may be met.

The priority for the HGV & Motor Vehicle/Plant Mechanic will be to carry out the maintenance and repair of a range of vehicles, machines and plant equipment to the required quality standards in an efficient, safe and cost effective manner.

Closing date: 7th May 2024 For further details and to apply, please visit: https://bradford.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

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

You will: • Lead and provide an effective Occupational Therapy Service to children and young people within the Specialist Teaching & Support Service including those with medical needs, deaf and vision impaired children and young people and those with social, communication and interaction learning needs.

• Work alongside staff in the Specialist Teaching & Support Service to ensure the needs of pupils are met and supporting staff to understand different approaches and strategies.

• Work directly with pupils, families, outside agencies and schools to ensure a high standard of support.

Developing and delivering specific programmes and interventions as appropriate with individuals and groups of pupils to promote positive mental health, behaviour, attendance & progress and wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS For further information regarding this post please contact Hannah Whittaker or email: hannah.whittaker@bradford.gov.uk Or contact: 07974 623628 An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

Social Workers (Adult Services)

Contracts and Performance Manager

Salary: Return to Practice: £26,421 ‐ £28,770 NQSW £33,024‐ £33945 Level 2 £34,834‐ £38,223 Level 3 £39,186‐ £42,403per annum

Salary: £48,474 – £51,515 As a Housing Contracts and Performance Manager you’ll thrive on getting the best outcomes and seeing improvements for our customers, using your strong communication and leadership skills to influence and work with key contractors and partners.

This is great opportunity for you to join a knowledgeable and supportive team, who take immense pride in ensuring high quality and best value outputs are delivered from our two Housing PFI Contracts, along with embedding and driving a positive performance management framework across Housing to help shape and inform data and intelligence‐lead decisions and strategies.

It’s not about the contractual theory and paper‐based outcomes, but about living the contracts and outputs in the real world and making an impact on our residents and communities.

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 Housing Contracts and Performance Manager, you will bring to the role: • An ability to develop relationships that command respect, trust and confidence.

• Experience of managing multi million pound construction/refurbishment contracts, including partnering contracts • An ability to work using discretion and initiative and deal with problems confidently.

• Ability to analyse and interpret varied and complex information or situations and produce appropriate solutions or strategies to difficult problems • Experience of managing competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of projects and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities About the role As our next Housing Contracts and Performance Manager, you’ll provide leadership and support to ensure the successful operational management of the Council's housing PFI contracts and to provide strategic contract management support across Housing Leeds, to ensure contracts, risk and performance management frameworks are effective, delivering best value and quality outputs for the service.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership skills, with an ability to motivate and inspire individuals and teams to be their best and deliver the best outcomes possible for our customers.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong commercial knowledge and skillset to join a proactive, highly skilled and self‐motivated team to deliver excellent performance on the ground for our residents and communities. You will have a drive and desire to ‘make things right’ when issues arise, via contractual mechanisms, recognised processes and your own management skills.

We are seeking Newly Qualified, Experienced and Return to Practice Social Workers to work within our Adult Services and Wellbeing directorate. We have a number of exciting social work roles across our directorate including Post Discharge Assessment Team, Gateway to Care, Personalised Long Term Support, All Age Disability Service and Older Peoples locality teams.

In Calderdale we recognise that people are the experts in their own lives and as a result we require Social Workers to challenge the circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. We want Social Workers who respect the dignity and diversity of the people we are here for.

Our service is responsible for making sure people within our communities live as independently as possible for as long as possible. We take a proportionate approach and involve ourselves in people's lives in the least intrusive way possible and always in their best interests. If this is something that excites you, and you are passionate about Human Rights, Mental Capacity and Strengths Based Working, then we would love to hear from you.

Social Workers play an integral role in delivering our statutory responsibilities under The Care Act 2014 and our directorate vision for individuals to live their largest life possible, recognising their individual aspirations, building on their strengths, their social networks and to feel connected to their communities.

Our ambition is to…

• Provide people with appropriate information, advice and support.

• Enable people to remain as independent as possible, with some short‐term support if necessary.

• Incorporate people’s strengths and abilities when considering any help and support that may be needed.

• Deliver support in a way that enables people to live the life that they want while keeping safe.

• Review care and support regularly to make sure it remains appropriate.

• Treat people with dignity and respect and work with other organisations to get the best care and support possible.

If you are a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) or a student nearing the end of your social work training and starting to look for your first social work job, we would welcome your application. If you join us as a NQSW we will support you on our ASYE programme. This includes dedicated monthly group sessions with our Practice Educator Consultant, a maximum protected caseload of 15 and protected weekly development time.

This is on top of our standard offer to all social workers – • Knowledgeable and supportive colleagues.

• Regular supervision from your line manager, as well as quarterly Shared Conversations (appraisal).

• Reflective team sessions.

• Multiple training and development opportunities to support you in your development, including a career progression pathway.

• Flexible working getting the best of both office and home working.

• Generous and progressive annual leave entitlement.

• Lease car scheme and other support with travel costs.

The role is integral to our Contracts and Performance team, who you will lead, inspire and motivate to continue to deliver optimum results and be their best. This role and team play a critical part in ensuring that we meet our statutory compliance for the Housing PFI contracts, and that we conduct ourselves in line with regulation & best practice.

The wellbeing of our staff is of upmost importance to us. We recognise that a resilient team need a good work/life balance and supportive leadership.

This is something we are mindful of and are dedicated to.

What we offer you We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

We are committed to strengthening the diversity of our teams and as a result we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as we recognise they are currently underrepresented within our Social Work workforce.

• 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

For an informal discussion about our Social Work roles you are welcome to contact Tristam Carson 07709851743 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

How to apply For further details and an application form, please visit: https://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/jobs/contracts‐and‐performance‐manager‐req24713

To apply please send your CV along with a personal statement to: recruitment@calderdale.gov.uk

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Helen Jackson, Head of Business Development & Housing Projects on 0113 3785968 or helen.jackson@leeds.gov.uk.

Successful candidates must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: 15th May 2024 at 11:30 pm

Closing Date: Thursday 9th May 2024 Interview Date: TBC

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