Head of School / Headteacher (depending on previous experience) Salary: Leadership 17 - 26 (£69,970p.a. to £87,253p.a.) Start date: January 2025 / Easter 2025 by negotiation
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Education Challenge Lead
Arboricultural Area Manager Salary: £39,186 - £41,418 per annum (pay award pending) We are looking to appoint an individual to join our Arboricultural team of specialists. The role will be to join a team of Arboricultural specialists who manage a large tree stock in the urban and rural areas of Warwickshire. The role includes cyclical and reactive tree inspections and offering professional advice on tree related matters across a broad spectrum of Arboricultural related matters. The varied responsibilities include providing advice and taking lead on, specifying forestry & tree surgery works, tree planting specifications, tree surveying and reports, tree risk management, technical advice on planning matters, administration of Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area notifications, contractor management, tree planting recommendations and tree nursery growing and supplying trees, highway planning matters including S278 and S38 adoptions and felling licences and Street tree duty to consult protocols. Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!? At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/benefits The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. To discuss the role please contact the hiring manager, Clint Parker via clintparker@warwickshire.gov.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/205276/arboriculturalarea-manager/ Closing date: midnight on 8th August Interview date: between 16th to the 27th September
PRINCIPAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST Salary: £63,836 ‐ £71,621 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Educational Psychologist to join our Education, Inclusion and Achievement Service at Stockton‐ on‐Tees Borough Council. Our SEND Service is committed to rebuilding a strengthened Educational Psychology Service within Stockton‐on‐Tees to support early intervention, consultation and support for all children and young people with SEND within the borough. In this role, you will: • Lead and manage the team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant EPs, ensuring the delivery of high‐quality psychological services to children, families and schools • Provide strategic direction and vision for the service, aligning with the Council’s policies and objectives • Conduct psychologist assessment and interventions, offering advice to educational settings • Invest in multi‐agency collaboration in line with the strategic vision in Stockton‐on‐Tees • Promote evidence‐based practice to contribute to the development of policies and procedures If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Elisha Smith, Strategic Lead via email at elisha.smith@stockton.gov.uk and a suitable time will be allocated to discuss. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Principal_Educational_Psy chologist/267248 Closing date: 28th July 2024
Project Search Tutor
Salary Details: £51,951 ‐ £57,114 (£60,283 + 3 SPA) pro rata 0.8/4 days per week.
Salary: £27,061 - £33,293 depending on experience
Working as part of a multi‐disciplinary locality team, you will be responsible for the support and challenge of the schools and will benefit from the rich expertise of the team around you.
Do you have experience in teaching, especially SEN? Do you have a passion that drives change for those with a learning disability? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and creative Tutor, to join our Supported Internship programme. The role is on a full time (37.5 hours per week) at Ministry of Defence, Stafford. You will have the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team as well as help young people with a learning disability, learning difficulty and / or autism access the world of work. As a Tutor on Mencap's Internship programme you will teach English and Maths functional skills as well as employability skills. The Programme is a DfN model working with ESS who are a facilities company based on the MOD site, Stafford, they have many varying roles for the young people to experience from cleaning, retail, admin to hospitality. Mencap's Internships combines education and work experience to prepare our learners for employment. As a Tutor you will focus on the delivery of the educational element of Supported Internships programmes. You will also work closely with team members to provide in work support within the work placement and support in securing paid employment. Please see the Job Description for full role requirements. If you would like an informal chat or have any questions about this role please call Minh Phan on 01733 873782. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/204481/project-search-tutor/ Closing date: 31st July 2024
You will join the Education Challenge Leads Team, learning from one an‐ other and looking for creative ways to achieve the best outcomes for the children of Dorset. What you can expect to be doing: You will be responsible for a group of schools, supporting school leaders to cooperatively identify strengths and work with them on areas for im‐ provement. You will look within and beyond the locality and Dorset for the best research‐based practices that can be shared and learned from. The role has a requirement for a high degree of specialist knowledge of the education landscape and the mechanisms required to facilitate collaboration across the system. You will champion inclusive values and enable our children to have a sense of belonging, working with the team in the locality to achieve the best outcomes for all young people. You will be part of the locality leadership team, bringing education expertise to the whole locality approach and taking the lead on identified workstreams. You will be supported to develop within One Team Dorset. Now is a really exciting time to join an innovative local authority. Join us and be part of Children’s Services which have been judged as Good with Outstanding leadership by Ofsted. We passionately believe that ‘working with’, not ‘doing to’, is the key to unlocking potential. We have high aspirations for our young people and aim to use our combined and collaborative strengths to support them and each other to be successful.
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity in 2025? Edward Bryant (EBS) are looking to appoint a headteacher or head of school (depending on experience) from January 2025. The post is suitable for experienced headteachers or those looking to take their first steps into leadership. EBS is a 3-form entry school serving a diverse community in the heart of Bognor Regis. In December 2022, the school was graded as Good, with Behaviour and Attitudes as Outstanding. The school pioneered Schoolsworks Academy Trust which now consists of nine schools in West Sussex. Schoolworks believes in a 'mixed economy' when it comes to school leadership and has a blend of head of school posts and headteacher roles. The head of school would suit an ambitious deputy headteacher, looking for their first headship. Through this mode we would provide the successful candidate with high quality mentoring and extensive strategic support. The post would also suit experienced headteachers, looking for their next challenge. We can offer: • A popular community school • A committed and strong sta team • Engaged and happy pupils and families • A well-resourced and financially stable school • A supportive growing school trust We highly recommend you to make an informal visit to the school to find out more. To arrange a visit, please contact Lynn Wood, HR Manager on 01903 278205 or recruitment@schoolsworks.org to find a mutually convenient time if you wish to do so. For further details and an application form, please visit: https://www.schoolsworks.org/Vacancies/ Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@schoolsworks.org In your letter of application, please address the Person Specification enclosed within this pack and provide evidence of impact from your current/past experience. Your letter should be no more than two sides of A4 when typed. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 16th September and interviews will be held on 24th and 25th September 2024.
As a skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, you will engage with credibility. The Dorset model in Children’s Services is based on restorative and strengths‐based practice and you will be able to demonstrate your own experience of working in this way. For an informal discussion regarding the position, please contact either Beth Whittaker (beth.whittaker@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk) or Amanda Conolly (amanda.conolly@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk)
LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE
For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/26824/education‐ challenge‐lead.html
Principal Road Safety Engineer
Closing date: 21st July 2024
Salary: £38,046 - £41,074 per annum You will assist the Road safety Engineering manager in the delivery of Worcestershire County Council’s statutory duties in road safety engineering.
CORPORATE EQUALITY & DIVERSITY OFFICER £38,223 ‐ £42,403 (£20,661 – £22,920 pro rata) (Pay award pending) 20 hours per week The Council places a high priority on equalities, diversity and inclusion and is looking for an experienced and innovative professional to lead and shape our approach. Working with senior officers, members and stakeholders, this role will play a key role in developing and implementing our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and action plan. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Council’s position as an inclusive employer and improve our engagement with residents, community groups and embed equalities in all aspects of our work. We are seeking an outstanding individual with experience of successfully delivering projects and achieving change related to equalities. You will have an up‐to‐date knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to build strong working relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference at the Council and throughout the Borough. Benefits • Competitive Salary 24 days annual leave, • 8 Bank Holidays, 2 extra statutory days and 1 locally agreed day (pro rata for part time working) • Generous pension scheme • Hybrid working • Structured Induction Program • Learning and Development opportunities • Regular performance reviews • Payment of professional subscription for approved professionals • Family Friendly Policies • Independent Support for your health & wellbeing • Generous compassionate leave • Cycle to Work scheme For an informal discussion about this role, please call Aftab Razzaq, Chief Officer Legal & Governance either by email aftab.razzaq@rugby.gov.uk or telephone 07795520596 You can view full details of this job via our website: www.rugby.gov.uk, where you can also apply on‐line. If you are unable to apply on‐line please contact 01788 533564, or e‐mail: contact.centre@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Closing Date: 11 August 2024 Interview Date: 22 August 2024
You will embed a strategic and evidence based approached to delivery and ensuring road safety is at the heart of our delivery programmes.
Construction Project Manager Salary: £40,000 ‐ £50,000 Job Purpose: To plan, supervise, and coordinate the activities and operation of the project to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost‐effective completion of it. The Capital Project: Situated on Milk Street in Digbeth, Birmingham, the site currently houses a vacant brick warehouse. The project aims to rejuvenate the existing structure, proposing a thoughtful repurposing, coupled with the addition of a raised pitched roof extension. This extension is designed to house an internal performance space tailored to the needs of ACE. Note: ACE (African Cultural Exchange Ltd) is trading as ACE dance and music. The primary objective of this innovative initiative is to establish a versatile cultural community arts hub, designed to house a dual‐purpose performance space and a spacious dance studio, alongside an open‐plan area dedicated to community arts. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Represent the client (Ace dance and music) with Intervention Architects and the appointed contractor to ensure requests are understood and acted on. • Manage the project programme against time, tasks, costs and quality, alerting the CEO immediately to any changes or new risks. • Liaise with contractors on site, professional services, and the Architects to ensure quality control on all work and swift decision making. • Manage the risks, update the register at least monthly and be responsible for alerting the CEO to required project changes such as, but not limited to, the specifications, budgets, timetables or use of contingency. • Produce regular reports on progress, budget and risk management for Board, Board Sub‐group, Project Management Team. • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including contractors, team members, and senior management. • Ensure all projects comply with health and safety regulations. • Document the project photographically and log decisions and their rationale for the future. • Arrange project meetings, minute them and circulate paperwork. • Commission production of a central indexed logbook with specs, installation details, manuals, risk assessments and safe systems of work for the activity carried out as part of the capital project. • Meet fortnightly with the Chief Exec and alert him immediately to any problems. For further dtails and to apply, please visit: https://acedanceandmusic.com/ace‐is‐recruiting‐a‐construction‐project‐ manager/ Closing date: 2nd August 2024
You will work closely with colleagues, councillors, and key stakeholders to shape the road safety and wider corporate objectives. You will work in the Economy and Infrastructure Directorate within the Traffic Management service ensure delivery against the key statutory function of Road Safety through accidents studies and the delivery of highway improvements. This is a great time to join Worcestershire County Council as we have an ambitious, high-profile pipeline of projects. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. For further information please contact: Sarah Gilmour SGilmour@worcestershire.gov.uk Application Closing Date: 6th August 2024 Anticipated Interview Date: 14th August 2024
Traffic Control Systems Apprentice Engineer £22,230 - £22,600 35 hrs per week (inclusive of day release to attend college) This is an opportunity to play a key role in Worcestershire County Council’s Traffic Control Systems team and learn what it takes to design, install and maintain traffic signals and on highway monitoring equipment. Our apprenticeship scheme is offered on a fixed 42 month contract, however, there will be opportunities to continue employment with Worcestershire County Council. You will have gained valuable, transferable and professionally accredited qualifications and skills that are also sought after in the private sector. With support from your scheme mentor, the Traffic Control Systems team and colleagues across the wider highways and transport service area, you’ll learn all about design, technical specifications, installation, calibration and maintenance of electrical and electronic highway equipment and systems. It will be a mixture of practical outdoors on site and office based working. You will also have day release to study at Dudley College of Technology for BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://careers.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs/search