Todays Recruitment Issue 339

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Assistant Headteacher –SEND Inclusion Lead Salary: Leadership Scale L8 – L12

Harehills Primary School, located in Northeast Leeds, is a vibrant and diverse primary school with over 700 pupils. We pride ourselves on our commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all children can succeed.

Harehills primary School is looking for an Inclusion Lead, you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to support pupils with additional needs. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive. As Assistant Headteacher for SEND & Inclusion, you'll be an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs. Working closely with the headteacher and other senior colleagues, you'll use your leadership skills to manage provision in the school and to provide support to other teachers. You will be a qualified SENDCo or someone with robust experience who is currently undertaking the new NPQ SEND accreditation.

Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering interventions with pupils in the classroom and implementing the school strategy. You will also have 0.4 classroom teaching duties. Suitable candidates will already have managerial responsibilities with a proven track record in leading and developing inclusion practices. This experience may have come from an SLT role or a departmental role. This may be a first SLT role for the right candidate, but they would need to demonstrate a strong and effective approach in previous roles. The role is permanent following a successful 6-month probationary period.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 9am Interviews to be held on: Tuesday 1st April 2025. Please call to arrange a visit to school, this would be positively encouraged.

For further information, application form and job description, please visit our school website, using the following link: https://harehills.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/

Learning Mentors

Salary: £21,726.12 per annum gross

Class Teacher

Start Date: 2x posts to begin 1st September 2025

Salary: M1 - UPS1 plus SEN 1 Allowance. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are – a Teaching Qualification

This is a unique opportunity to join the outstanding teaching team at The Dales School. The Dales is a consistently outstanding specialist setting. We provide education for children with a variety of additional needs. We set out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and future life chances of the children. The school cultivates a safe and caring environment where children can thrive and have the opportunity to meet their full potential.

Pro Rata term time only Full-Time/Part-Time and Subcontractor Positions Available. 12 month fixed term.

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey to empower children and young people to thrive in education and in life? Co Adventurers is on the lookout for passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our team as learning mentors and assistant/trainee learning mentors.

Experience the excitement of providing functional skills and engaging activities such as forest school, outdoor learning, and personalised support for primary education and GCSEs, tailored to the unique interests of the young people we work with. Our team of experienced mentors, youth workers, teachers, outdoor practitioners, and therapists are committed to creating impactful, validating experiences for young people to succeed.

We are seeking individuals who are prepared to go the extra mile to support young people with challenging behaviour and significant barriers to learning. If you possess qualities like empathy, creativity, and perseverance, and believe that all children can succeed in the right environment, then you are exactly who we are looking for.

Join an enthusiastic and dedicated team that collaborates to provide the very best for our young people. We offer support and training where needed, and assistant roles can lead to accreditation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver personalised learning plans.

• Provide mentoring support tailored to individual needs.

• Foster a safe and nurturing environment for learning and development.

• Collaborate with other staff, families, and external agencies to ensure holistic support.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are passionate about working with young people to: n.collins@coadventurers.org.uk

Closing date: 27th March 2025

Various Roles for SEMH Teacher of History, Science, IT, PE, PSHE and Citizenship Salary: £21,000 ‐ £35,000 dependent on experience

We are seeking to appoint a number of well‐trained, highly motivated professionals who have experience of working with children with SEMH needs, to our Independent School. We welcome applications from all excellent classroom practitioners, particularly those who are keen to inspire learners through teaching exciting lessons, implementing creative and personalised activities and supporting progress through high quality assessment and feedback, and adaptive teaching. Whilst a recognised teaching qualiﬁcation is desirable it is not essential; what is essential is experience and a genuine desire to make a diﬀerence to young people, particularly those who have experienced ACEs.

ISSUE 339 Director of SEND

a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

About the role…. Our busy Front Door of Adult Social Care consists of 3 teams; Adult Social Care Direct (ASCD) where all referrals are received, an Occupational Therapy Enablement service and the Single Point of Access (SPA) team where the current vacancies are. The SPA team is a fast‐paced assessment team consisting of Social Workers, Assessing Oﬃcers and Social Work Auxiliaries. We receive referrals from ASCD and complete Care Act assessments and reviews, implement support plans and review services. If, following review, it is clear that long term case management is required we would transfer these cases to our Locality teams at this point.

We believe in the power of expertly developed, subject specialist curriculum, alongside research-informed teaching approaches, high expectations for behaviour, and excellent pastoral care in achieving this vision. We are ambitious for the experience of our staff as well as our students: in terms of well-being, professional development and career progression.

We believe that the key to staff wellbeing is sensible workload and a positive professional culture, and we place these at the heart of everything we do.

Please provide a cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4 paper) with your application outlining your skills experience in relation to the job description and person specification.

For further details regarding this position and to obtain an application form please visit https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/director-of-sendsandwell-2181057

Closing date: 24th March 2025 @ 9:00am At Holly Lodge we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from our vision and values.

You will work closely with the client, their family and those involved in their care to assess needs under the Care Act 2014 and, where appropriate, undertaking mental Capacity assessments and Best Interests decisions. You will also complete duty regularly which involves triaging referrals, signposting when necessary and prioritising urgent referrals as they arise.

Essential Criteria: You must have knowledge of the current legislation including The Care Act 2014, The Mental Health Act (amended 2007) and its interface with The Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. You will have the ability and conﬁdence to interpret this legislation and apply it to practice while adhering to the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities. You will be joining Gateshead Council at an exciting time when we are preparing for the implementation Liberty Protection Safeguards. You will receive all the required training to support you in your role once the anticipated Liberty Protection Safeguards becomes legislation.

You will have a Social Work qualiﬁcation (MA or BA in Social Work, Dip SW CQSW or CSS or equivalent) and be registered with the SWE. You will have experience of working with people (and their carers) with mental health, physical health needs and Learning Disabilities, in assessment work and arranging packages of care and an understanding of the reviewing and monitoring process. Experience of managing risk and being involved in the safeguarding process is also essential.

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Carol Wilson (Team Manager) on 0191 4338371.

Online applications only at: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/ Closing date: 20th March 2025

We are a forward‐thinking independent school offering alternative provision for learners from across the Black Country. We have a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team. We offer provision for KS3 and KS4 full time or part time, Mon‐Thurs 9.30am ‐ 3.00pm and Fri 9.30am‐12.30pm.

Learners join our provision via referral from their mainstream school; where they remain on roll, whilst they are awaiting to be allocated an alternative school place, or as a short‐term respite from their mainstream school. We also oﬀer single registration places for children with SEND, who have an EHCP and these are referred directly from the Local Authority via the consultation process.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic teachers in the following subject areas: Science, History, PE and ICT, there will also be a requirement to teach Citizenship and PSHE alongside your main subject.

We are looking for professionals who:

• Have in‐depth knowledge about social, emotional and mental health needs of young people in an educational environment

• Have the ability to teach a range of subjects, in a nurturing environment, balancing academic progress with SEMH progress

• Be an outstanding teacher with a breadth of teaching and learning experience

• Have the ability to teach PSHE, RSE and SEMH thematic lessons alongside their main subject(s)

• Be passionate about their subject(s), bringing energy, enthusiasm and new ideas to the classroom and INNOV4TE

• Be ambitious for themselves and their learners, wanting the best outcomes for all whatever their backgrounds or barriers to learning.

• Have great skill in managing behaviour in the classroom, with knowledge of de‐escalation techniques.

INNOV4TE is a great place to teach. We are continually raising standards to produce the highest levels of learner achievement and are seeking to appoint highly motivated professionals who share our aims and our ethos.

Applications are welcome from unqualiﬁed, newly qualiﬁed and experienced teachers.

For further information and an application form, please visit the vacancies section of our website: www.innov4te.co.uk and download the recruitment pack. For any other queries, please email: stacy@innov4te.co.uk

Closing date: 2nd April 2025

Visits to School: We warmly welcome you to visit us on Friday 14th March at 9:30 or 11:00 to look around our school. Please contact karina.winton@thedales.northumberland.sch.uk

School Business Manager

Salary: Grade 10, SCP 27-30 £37,034 - £39,513 pro rata (Actual Salary: £28,295 - £30,189)

Hours: Part time - 35 hours per week, term time; plus four further weeks during INSET and holidays per year (to be agreed with the Head Teacher (total 42 weeks)

A Rare Opportunity to Join a Highly Successful School

We are seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our warm and friendly team in April 2025. This is a key strategic role and the successful candidate will have a proven record of leading on financial management, human resource management, facilities and site management, IT and school administration. We are looking for a highly motivated professional who wishes to play an active part in school life and has the skills needed for continuous school improvement as well as being enthusiastic and well-motivated.

Hook Norton CE Primary School is a highly successful, modern village school with nursery class, where laughter and learning go hand in hand. We offer an excellent working environment, great facilities which are extremely well maintained and resourced, with happy and hard-working staff, governors and children. We were delighted and proud to be graded Good in the recent Ofsted inspection (March 2023). We are an outward looking school, with close partnerships with local schools.

As the School Business Manager at Hook Norton CE Primary School you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children and staff you work alongside and you will have our support and encouragement to continue to grow and develop your career.

If you think you could be the right person for our school, we would love to meet you - visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please e-mail SBM@hook-norton.oxon.sch.uk or telephone 01608 737379 directly to make an appointment to meet the Head Teacher.

Application packs are available from the school office at: SBM@hook-norton.oxon.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 14th March 12pm

Interviews: week commencing 17th March

Skills for Life Tutors

Full time, permanent x 2.0FTE

(£33,366 - £37,035 pa)

SEND Specialists

In June 2023, North Tyneside Adult Learning Service were officially recognised by Ofsted as offering outstanding High Needs provision in our Ignite Your Potential study programme with outstanding leadership and management across the service. Our team deliver learning throughout the Borough across a very diverse range of learner groups, courses and venues.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for 2 x skilled SEND specialists to join our exceptional tutor team delivering learning for study programme learners with EHC plans within our highly successful, flagship preparation for adulthood programme, Ignite Your Potential. The successful candidate will deliver a range of skills for life such as employability and personal & social skills suited to your background, experience and expertise. You will assess learning against accredited qualification specifications and through RARPA frameworks as appropriate to the learner and their identified study programme.

Our ideal candidate will hold teaching and/or assessing qualifications with SEND specialism and vocational/ sector specific qualifications appropriate to a skills for life curriculum. With embedded teaching experience and considerable background working with learners with SEND and EHC plans, you will utilise your experience of teaching life skills such as employability &/or personal & social skills to support and sustain high rates of positive progression for our learners.

The Adult Learning Service take pride in offering learner-centred, innovative programmes which empower students to make rapid progress with outstanding behaviours and attitudes to learning and each other. This appointment offers a unique opportunity to join our exceptional team, working within a highly successful service to develop and deliver programmes in partnership with our North Tyneside community and employers.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate, in their application form, practical examples of how they fulfil the person specification.

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact: Programme Manager – Bridgett Thornton EMAIL - Bridgett.thornton@northtyneside.gov.uk

Or Senior Programme Manager – Jillian Rees EMAIL - jillian.rees@northtyneside.gov.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/DBS0712_Skills_for_ Life_Tutor/277186

Closing date: 19th March 2025

Assistant Principal

(Leadership Scale 12 – 16) Personal Development

Are you an enthusiastic and committed leader with a proven track record in school improvement? Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge?

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified professional with a proven track record in middle or senior leadership to join our Senior Leadership Team. This role will focus on Personal Development, including the provision of PSHE, Careers and Student Leadership opportunities.

The school has been rated as ‘Excellent’ in our recent SIAMs inspection and ‘Good’ by Ofsted in each of its last three inspections, most recently in January 2023: “Blue Coat Church of England Academy is an inclusive school where kindness flourishes. The school’s values include wisdom, service, endurance and hope. The school’s culture is rooted in these values. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Staff know their pupils well, and pupils feel cared for. Staff have high expectations, and pupils live up to these.”

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is one of the oldest educational establishments in Walsall, is well-respected and valued by the community it serves. We operate on a very collaborative approach to school improvement working with a range of other schools and nationally recognised trainers. The school is very proud of the family ethos which pervades all aspects of its work, which is grounded in Christian values. The school holds the Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to embedding the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into our ethos and curriculum.

In order to be considered for interview, you must fully complete the application form and demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements outlined in the job description. The application form must be completed in full as C.V.s will not be accepted.

Please refer to school website for an application form and job description: https://www.bluecoatacademy.org/vacancies/

Closing date: Wednesday 12th March at 10.00a.m.

Interviews will take place, in person, on Wednesday 19th March 2025.

Applications to be returned to: applications@bluecoatacademy.org

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and a ‘prohibition from teaching’ check will be completed for all applicants. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Headteacher

Salary: £60,644 to £70,293 annual salary

The Governors of Broadwindsor School are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to start in September 2025. The position also includes some teaching duties, negotiable at appointment.

Broadwindsor Primary School is a vibrant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (NOR 95) situated in the village of Broadwindsor, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The post offers an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative, skilled and dedicated staff in a school that is welcoming, happy and successful. It is held in high esteem by parents and sits at the heart of the local community. Our school also plays a full part in a thriving local partnership of school (West Dorset Schools' Collaboration)

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and enthusiastic leader, who can start in the Autumn term 2025.

Our new Headteacher will have experience of successful school leadership in a senior role; a proven track record of excellent teaching in the primary phase, innovative skills in enabling all children to flourish including those with SEND and is supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Please use the online application form.

To arrange a visit, please contact either the Chair of Governors, Jackie Clark-Basten on 07944 562249 or jclark-basten@broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk or the school office on 01308 868376 or office@broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/30102/headteacher--broadwindsor-cevc-primary.html

Closing date: midday 19th March 2025 Shortlisting by: 20th March 2025

Interviews to be held on 27th March 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

Care at Home Workers

Salary: £12

support.

Are you looking for something diﬀerent from a Mon‐Fri 9‐5 job?

Do you have a caring nature and are you reliable and friendly?

If you reply yes to the questions above, then this maybe the role for you. We recruit people based on their values and

HEAD OF HOUSING POLICY, HARDSHIP & WELFARE SUPPORT SERVICES

Salary: Band 15

£55,321 - £60,273 per annum

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

Hartlepool Borough Council is working hard to tackle inequalities, reduce poverty and improve the life chances of people living in the town. An opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Head of Housing Policy, Hardship and Welfare Services which will be a pivotal role in driving change and improvement and setting the strategic direction for these services.

The successful candidate will have lead responsibility for the development of the Council’s Housing Strategy 2025 – 2030 and the implementation of the delivery plan to support this. You will also lead the housing advice and homelessness teams to ensure the delivery of a high quality and responsive service that meets statutory requirements. Working with your team you will deliver the Council’s anti-poverty agenda, support those in greatest need through the provision of welfare support, benefits advice and the distribution of the Household Support Fund and lead the international resettlement schemes for people from abroad who make Hartlepool their home.

The successful candidate will have the breadth of knowledge and understanding of the key areas of responsibility, demonstrate a person centred approach and be committed to partnership working with residents and partners. You will be a dedicated and driven leader with management experience and a proven track record of planning, developing and delivering high quality services. You will be organised, a good communicator and have the skills to lead in a complex system.

For further information please contact Sally Robinson, Director, Children’s and Joint Commissioning Services on 01429 523910

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Head_of_Housing_Policy_Hardship_Welfare_Su pport_Services/277287

Closing date: 24 March 2025, midnight Interviews: 09 April 2025

Maintenance Manager

Buckie

ESS Ltd. are currently recruiting a Maintenance Manager for their customer site (Malting Industry) where the main purpose will be to work in partnership with Customer Management, supported by ESS Head Office Management, to achieve targets.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• To work in partnership with Customer Site Management, supported by ESS Head Office Management, to achieve targets.

• Focus on maintaining plant reliability and efficiency, be pro-active in seeking ways to improve plant performance, and manage the activities within the allocated budget.

• Motivate and lead the maintenance team to achieve their targets; Ensure that all employees are aware that the priority is to keep the plant running efficiently.

• Manage all Health & Safety matters in the maintenance team.

• Planning of maintenance resources (i.e. shift schedule); monitor the time and attendance of all ESS employees on the site.

• Program & issue work orders for planned preventative maintenance/other work to the engineering team. Ensure all work is accurately and consistently recorded in Work Orders; Allocation and completion of PM’S is a fundamental requirement; Managing the back log of follow-up/planned work/work requests to ensure timely completion.

Person Specification:

• Trades qualification – preferably 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, 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.

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

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.essltd.ie/work-with-us/

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Salary: £43,693 ‐ £45,718

• Are you a Highways Engineer looking for your next challenge?

• Are you passionate about road safety?

• Do you want to work alongside likeminded dedicated professionals to develop eﬀective strategies to improve the local community?

Well look no further – this is the opportunity for you!

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Principal Engineer to join our friendly and experienced team here at Stockton‐on‐Tees Borough Council.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on our bor‐ough, enhancing the safety and convenience of journeys for our resi‐dents and visitors. Some of our recent projects include the Hartburn Lane Junction Improvements and development of the UK’s lowest carbon emission roads.

As Principal Engineer, you will be the driving force behind Stock‐ton’s Road Safety Strategy, and you will:

• Coordinate measures to raise public awareness about safe driving practices, emphasising the dangers of inappropriate speed, drug, and drink driving.

• Lead innovative initiatives to protect vulnerable road users and strive to meet casualty reduction targets.

• Manage the collection, analysis, and publication of casualty data to enhance safety measures.

• Develop and deliver schemes to address known road safety issues.

• Cultivate partnerships, secure external funding, and engage with local community groups to drive impactful change.

You will also be supervising a team of Officers tasked with managing the Council’s Community Participation and Ward Transport budgets, as well as overseeing the Car Parking service. Your expertise will ensure that resources are allocated effectively for maximum community benefit, driving impactful changes and fostering a safer, more engaged community.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Phil Hardie, Network & Traﬃc Team Leader on: 01642 524081.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Principal_Engineer/277291

Closing date: 30th March 2025

We are intending to interview week commencing 7th April 2025 and you will receive notiﬁcation through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.

Headteacher

Salary: Leadership 18-24

Required for September 2025 (full time, permanent post)

The Burley Oaks team is looking for a dynamic individual to lead our vibrant and high-achieving school due to the current Headteacher’s promotion within the Trust.

Burley Oaks is a place where academic excellence meets creativity, and where every member of the team is encouraged to ‘belong, believe, achieve’. It is filled with happy children who eagerly embrace the many opportunities that are skillfully developed through a rich and ambitious curriculum.

We are seeking a compassionate and visionary leader who can inspire both children and staff to achieve academic excellence while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The new Headteacher will lead by example, ensuring that high standards in teaching, learning, and behaviour are consistently maintained, while making sure that every child is excited about their education and valued as an individual.

Why Choose Us:

• A caring, lively school environment with a positive, ‘can do’ and supportive team ethos.

• Excellent facilities, expansive grounds and a healthy budget.

• An incredible curriculum offer - music, IT, sports, forest school etc.

• A committed staff who work collaboratively to deliver outstanding teaching and who are dedicated to their own professional development.

• A school at the heart of a thriving village community.

• MLT offers wide-ranging support and strong collaboration across its 7 (soon to be 9) cross-phase schools

• Access to Vivup, an employment benefits programme.

If you are diligent, caring and have a proven track record of exceptional leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead the next exciting phase in our journey - to take Burley Oaks to the next level.

We would love to welcome interested candidates to the school. Visits can be made by appointment with the office.

To apply, go to: https://www.burleyoaks.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 19th March 2025

Selection process: 25th and 26th March 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other mandatory pre-employment checks. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

Responsible Finance Officer (RFO)

Salary Range: SCP 24-28 £34,314 to £37,938 pro rata, Hours: 25/30 per week with a flexible working pattern

Closing Date: 28 March 2025

Contact: Sarah Kearney

Email: clerk@kidlington-pc.gov.uk

Website: www.kidlington-pc.gov.uk

Kidlington Parish Council is seeking an experienced and motivated financial professional to collaborate with the Parish Clerk in managing the Council’s finances. This is a vital role requiring strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and an understanding of local government operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of Kidlington Parish Council, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies

• Maintain accurate financial records, including budgeting, accounts, and financial reports

• Assist in budget setting, monitoring expenditures, and preparing financial statements

• Attend Finance & Asset Meetings and take minutes as required

• Process payroll, VAT returns, and statutory financial submissions

• Work closely with the Parish Clerk to ensure effective financial governance and decision-making

• Implement financial controls and procedures to ensure transparency and accountability

• Support audit processes and liaise with internal and external auditors

• End-of-Year accounts

Qualifications & Person Specification:

Essential:

• Strong financial management and administrative experience

• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience in local government or Town/Parish Council finance

• Knowledge of financial regulations applicable to parish councils

• A relevant finance qualification such as FILCA, AAT, ACCA, or CIMA (or willingness to obtain one)

• Familiarity with budget preparation, monitoring, and year-end accounting procedures

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented financial professional to play a crucial role in supporting the work of Kidlington Parish Council.

Chief Estates Manager

FINANCE OFFICER

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

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

Lee Abbey is a unique and very rewarding place to work, and the home of an international Christian Community welcoming guests of all backgrounds.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT ST ANDREW’S

Assistant House Parent

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

Boarding - Weekend Supervisor

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

Maintenance Operative

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

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

Roofing: repairs to flat roofing, felting.

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

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staﬀ and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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

Uttlesford District Council’s Planning Service has experienced a significant transformation over the past two years. Our Development Management Teams are thriving, and we have just submitted our Local Plan for examination. This is your chance to contribute to the continued success of the Planning Service, our emerging Local Plan, and the future of the district itself.

Principal Planning Officer - District Wide (DM)

Salary: Grade 10 £49,764 rising to £52,805

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced DM Planner to join our DistrictWide Development Management Team. This role will see you work on a wide variety of planning matters, from pre-application discussions, major and minor planning applications, as well as appeals. As part of the role, you will have delegated authority to make planning decisions on householder and other non-major applications.

This role would suit someone looking to progress to DM Team Leader roles and beyond.

If you are passionate about planning and want to make a real impact on the future of Uttlesford, we would love to hear from you.

Career Grade / Senior Planning DM Officers

Full and Part-Time positions available

Salary: Career Grade 5-7

£30,559 to £40,476 (pro rata for part-time)

We are seeking planners from planning graduate level up to officer level to join our district-wide Development Management Team. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be involved in a wide range of planning work, from giving pre-application advice, defending appeals and making recommendations on minor and major planning applications (depending on experience).

To join at the higher grades, you will either have a relevant degree, diploma or some town planning experience. At the entry grade you will be eligible for, and willing to work towards a planning degree on day release.

For an informal discussion please contact Nigel Brown, Head of Development Management & Enforcement on 01799 510476 or Lindsay Trevillian on 01799 510462.

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

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 2 March 2025.

It is intended that interviews will be held on 11 and 13 March 2025

CV’s will not be accepted.

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/

Appointment of Head of Grounds & Environmental Services

Are you a highly motivated self-starter with lots of energy and the confidence to take things forward on your own within defined parameters; Do you have a flexible and positive approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude; Do you have experience of dealing with commercial horticultural work and contracts as well as managing teams of people; Could you develop and deliver innovative and high quality improvements to facilities and services? Then this is the job for you!

Leighton-Linslade Town Council is one of the country’s largest Town Councils, with a proud tradition of contribution and excellence and is looking to fill the role of Head of Grounds & Environmental Services to help the Council deliver its vision “A Community to be Proud Of.”

Working as part of the Town Council’s management team, and leading a group of highly dedicated staff and volunteers, you will manage the day-to-day operations and planned maintenance of the Council’s parks, play areas, open spaces, sports facilities and community pavilions, lead the Council’s cemetery and allotments functions, develop, promote and manage activities designed to reduce carbon emissions and increase sustainability within the Council and the wider community, and work with key partners to ensure countryside and biodiversity sites are well managed and maintained.

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

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday, 17 March 2025

Please note CVs will not be considered.

Interviews will take place the following week (24, 25 or 27 March 2025) Prior notice will be given.

If, after reading the recruitment pack, you would like to discuss this position, please contact the Council’s Recruitment advisor, Helen Plant, at Council HR & Governance Support on 07939 400548.

Turning Point are a leading social enterprise, providing health and social care services in over 300 locations across England.

We can offer Support Workers positions across our learning disability services in Worcester, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Bedworth, Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas with options for permanent or flexible bank contracts.

We offer competitive rates of pay and benefits packages including a generous holiday allowance, Health and Wellbeing support and access to retail discount programmes such as the Blue lights card and MyRewards.

School Business Manager

Salary: £52,805.00 ‐ £59,477.00 Annually (FTE)

John Henry Newman Catholic College, part of the Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company (OLAAS MAC), is seeking an experienced and strategic School Business Manager.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing leadership and strategic vision to key areas of the College, including budget, ﬁnance, operations, and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a high‐performing and oversubscribed 11‐19 College.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to all aspects of budget, ﬁnance, and operations.

QA OPERATIVE

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring of raw materials, packaging and ﬁnished products.

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• communicate eﬀectively to all levels

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

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

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

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

school and sixth form serving the diverse community of Smethwick, West Midlands. Our core values are Ambition, Opportunity and Community: we believe that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said and made, and that they should be equipped for joining the great conversations of humankind, shaping the future and living truly rewarding and meaningful lives.

We believe that the key to staff wellbeing is sensible workload and a positive professional culture, and we place these at the heart of everything we do.

Please provide a cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4 paper) with your application outlining your skills experience in relation to the job description and person specification.

For further details regarding this position and to obtain an application form please visit https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/director-of-sendsandwell-2181057

Closing date: 24th March 2025 @ 9:00am

At Holly Lodge we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from our vision and values.

It you don’t have an existing qualification; you will be offered the opportunity to gain one with us. We provide both a recognised Apprenticeship programme and can offer RQF Level 2 Certificate in Care.

For more information, please visit our careers page https://careers.turning-point.co.uk/

Teacher of Maths

Salary: Teachers Main Pay to Upper Main Pay - £31,650 pa - £49,084 pa Closing date: 24th March 2025 @ 9:00am

Teacher of Science

Salary: Teachers Main Pay to Upper Main Pay - £31,650 pa - £49,084 pa Closing date: 17th March 2025 @ 9:00am

Cover Supervisor

Salary: Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£26,409 p.a. - £30,060 p.a.)

Actual Salary £23,564 p.a - £27,516 p.a.

Closing date: 17th March 2025 @ 9:00am

Holly Lodge School are recruiting for a Teacher of Maths, Teacher of Science & Cover Supervisor. We are a comprehensive 11-19 school and sixth form serving the diverse community of Smethwick, West Midlands. Our core values are Ambition, Opportunity and Community: we believe that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said and made, and that they should be equipped for joining the great conversations of humankind, shaping the future and living truly rewarding and meaningful lives.

We believe that the key to staff wellbeing is sensible workload and a positive professional culture, and we place these at the heart of everything we do.

Please provide a cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4 paper) with your application outlining your skills experience in relation to the job description and person specification.

For further details regarding these positions and to obtain an application form please visit:

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-mathematicssandwell-2181068

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-sciencesandwell-2180074

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/cover-supervisorsandwell-2180066

• Operate and maintain ﬁnancial procedures and systems in cooperation with the Leadership Group, Governors, and the MAC.

• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and policy requirements related to people, property, and College functions.

• Advise the Principal and Governors on premises, ﬁnance, operations, and Health & Safety matters.

• Oﬀer strategic contributions to the overall development of the College.

For further details and a job description, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136347/EDV‐2025‐JHNCC‐84070

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Email: recruitment@jhncc.org

Phone: 0121 770 5331

Environmental Health Team Leader –Safety Team

Salary: £42,708 – £46,731 (including market supplement enhancement)

North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities to help people and businesses thrive. We’re looking for a team leader in our Environmental Health Safety Team to make a powerful contribution to both residents and businesses across the district.

About the role

You will be responsible for leading the operational delivery of a range of key frontline services including food hygiene, workplace health and safety and port health whilst effectively supervising five Enviromental Health Officers / Food Safety Officers. We can offer you the opportunity to lead the safety aspects of the world‐renowned Download music festival and deliver port health services at East Midlands airport, the UKs largest pure cargo airport.

Our ideal candidate

You will be able to manage multiple workstreams and meet agreed outcomes whilst ensuring that the customer is at the heart of everything you do. As well as having a well‐developed knowledge of environmental health issues, thinking on your feet and problem solving across a range of disciplines will be second nature to you.

Interested…? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Andy Cooper (Environmental Health Team Manager) at andy.cooper@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454610, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at: https://www.nwle‐ics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on‐line application process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all

of the community.

• Work independently with attention to detail

• maintain accurate records

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

IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE:

• Worked within a quality role

• Fresh produce experience

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

you work independently and use your own initiative to solve problems and deliver to target? Have you got relevant experience in the housing or construction industry and want a career that helps improve people’s lives?

We are a local authority housing provider managing around 4,200 homes for our tenants. We are looking for a Capital Works Manager to help complete our home investment commitments, in line with service delivery targets and key performance indicators, while remaining

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Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of others? Start a rewarding career with Ruskin Mill Trust and help young people to re-imagine their potential.

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Headteacher

Salary: £56,316‐ £65,286 per annum

Required for September 2025

The Governors of our popular and successful Catholic school are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, ambitious and exceptional leader who is committed and passionate about teaching and learning with a proven track record of success.

The successful applicant will be someone who:

• is a committed practicing Catholic, who can share their faith and inspire alI.

• is an inspirational leader with a clear vision for the future of our Catholic school.

• is passionate in giving our diverse intake of children the opportunity to reach their God given potential.

• is committed to improving the outcomes for all our pupils.

• has the drive, stamina and ability to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire pupils and staﬀ.

• has a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning.

• has excellent communication, organisational and inter‐personal skills.

• is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our pupils

• has a commitment to maintaining and developing positive relationships with our Governors, Staﬀ, Parents/Carers, Pupils, the Parish and wider community.

For further information about the post please contact Charlotte Wilkinson by email, cwilkinson@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.uk

Online application forms and details regarding the post are available from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Malvern website at: stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.uk

Informal visits to the school: 24th Feb until 28th Feb 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staﬀ to share this commitment. Oﬀer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

KCSIE States schools should carry out on‐line searches as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Various Roles for SEMH Teacher of History, Science, IT, PE, PSHE and Citizenship

Salary: £21,000 ‐ £35,000 dependent on experience