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Salary: £33,900 - £37,260 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsHours: 37 per weekContract: Fixed term - until February 2028Closing date: 10th December Interview dates: 16th - 18th December Start date: February 2026Location: Remote - with occasional travel as required to cover the North region (Midlands, North East, North West and East Yorkshire)Join Our Team as an Apprenticeship Trainer (Teaching Assistant level 3 to 5) Lift Schools Apprenticeships is a fast-growing, high-quality training provider dedicated exclusively to supporting schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. Rooted in our ethos "By MATs, for MATs," we design industry-leading Level 2-5 apprenticeship programmes shaped by the real expertise of over 57 schools and more than 20 national partners.We're looking for a passionate and skilled Trainer to deliver our Teaching Assistant Level 3 and Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 (SEND) programmes, with opportunities to contribute to Early Years, Business Admin, Operations Manager, Digital and Coaching pathways depending on your experience.In this role, you'll guide apprentices through their full learning journey-planning and delivering high-quality training, conducting regular reviews, supporting progress through our e-portfolio system, and preparing learners for successful End Point Assessment. You'll work closely with employers, contribute to programme development, and play an active role in maintaining our outstanding training standards.Please note that although his role is predominantly remote; travel will be required on occasion to sites across our region and head office, the head office is in 1 Ed City Walk, London.Who are Lift Schools?Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.Our mission:<ol><li>We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.</li><li>With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.</li><li>We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.</li></ol>How we support youAt Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:<ul><li>Comprehensive training: We offer bespoke training to help you hone your skills and progress your career.</li><li>Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li><li>Lifestyle savings: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Physics Lecturer&nbsp;
£35,076.00 - £43,624.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance &nbsp;
Full Time, Fixed Term&nbsp;
Who we are
United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.
With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.
Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.
About you&nbsp;
The A-Levels, Science, Higher Education Career Cluster has an opportunity for a suitably qualified full- time lecturer.&nbsp;
The successful candidate should have a degree (or equivalent) in a related area. You should also be familiar with the current Physics curriculum and we encourage applications from teachers with a broad range of disciplines both in practice and theory.&nbsp;
Good interpersonal and the ability to work with and relate to students of all ages and abilities and earn their respect and help them to develop to their full potential will be highly beneficial in this role. The successful applicant must also take a student-centred approach, with the ability to offer flexible and stimulating group teaching and classroom management and motivation of students in the 16 -19 age range.&nbsp;
The successful applicant will coordinate the effective delivery of the Physics study programmes across various levels providing academic leadership for students, creating a curriculum that is engaging, relevant and coherent and in line with local and national priorities. As a Lecturer in Physics, you will develop and maintain up to date industry knowledge, bringing in industry professionals, where possible, that are relevant to the curriculum and the employability and skills needs of students. You will support and motivate learners to meet their individual aspiration and goals and will coordinate the tracking of learners’ achievements. In your role you will lead study programmes to attain outstanding achievement and student retention and progression.&nbsp;
You will have sound organisational skills, your ability to work cooperatively and contribute positively and creatively to a team is also essential.&nbsp;
We welcome candidates with industry experience, and you will have the opportunity to work towards a teaching qualification. The role will require you to work towards a recognised Level 4 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) or be willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification upon appointment.&nbsp;
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite <a href="https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fucgjobs.com%2F&amp;e=ad22753d&amp;h=174e2d07&amp;f=y&amp;p=y" target="_blank">https://ucgjobs.com/</a>
Alternatively, you can e-mail us on <a href="mailto:hr@ucg.ac.uk" target="_blank">hr@ucg.ac.uk</a> for more information, quoting the job reference.
Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.&nbsp; Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.

United Colleges Group

Physics Lecturer

Alfreton Park is a lively, successful special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, with severe and profound learning difficulties. The school has a strong commitment to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. We require part-time Learning Support Assistants to work across the school, to support teaching and learning. The successful applicant needs to be able to respond to our pupil’s learning levels and support pupils to achieve their best. Applicants need to have a love of learning, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to develop strategies in problem solving. We require people who have enthusiasm, energy and are able to contribute positively to the class team. The successful candidates must be prepared to work across the school. The successful candidate must be flexible and available to work 12:00 – 16:00. Additional hours may also be available. Please contact Jane Osment on <a href="mailto:recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk</a> for further information. NB: References will be taken prior to interviewProvisional Interview Date: 13 and 14 January 2025<ul></ul>

Derbyshire County Council

Learning Support Assistant p.m

Alfreton Park is a lively, successful special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, with severe and profound learning difficulties. The school has a strong commitment to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. We require part-time Learning Support Assistants to work across the school, to support teaching and learning. The successful applicant needs to be able to respond to our pupil’s learning levels and support pupils to achieve their best. Applicants need to have a love of learning, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to develop strategies in problem solving. We require people who have enthusiasm, energy and are able to contribute positively to the class team. The successful candidates must be prepared to work across the school. The successful candidate must be flexible and available to work 08.30 – 13.30 Additional hours may also be available. Please contact Jane Osment on <a href="mailto:recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk</a> for further information. NB: References will be taken prior to interviewProvisional Interview Dates: 13 and 14 January 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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What will you be doing?Salary: £51,893 - £57,954 per annum (Soulbury Scale A 5-8 *NQ EPs will start on Point 5) | Plus up-to 3 SPA points | Plus £3000 retention payment | Plus £2000 ‘golden hello’ for those new to KentFull-time &amp; Part-time posts available Work Locations across Kent Are you interested in developing your Community-based Educational Psychology practice and providing responsive, evidence based psychological interventions across early years settings, Family Hubs, schools and with children and families across Kent? Kent Educational Psychology Service’s vision is to develop a Local Authority EP service where our identity as Local Authority EP’s is focused on community and relationships. If you are an experienced Educational Psychologist, recently qualified or in your final year of Doctoral training and are passionate about making a meaningful difference for children and young people then we would like to hear from you. Working alongside other partners in Education, Health and Social Care we provide schools with a Link Educational Psychologist who is part of a multi-agency Professional Resource Group. Together, they support a Community of Schools, offering systemic input across multiple levels.The Service is strategically positioned within the Local Authority with our psychologists primarily delivering community focused services, receiving their own CPD, admin and supervision for 60% of their time because we recognise that early intervention is fundamental in addressing the crises in SEN and providing more accessible support to families and schools at an earlier stage. As a Kent Educational Psychologist you will join a service with an excellent reputation across the county. Or work includes: <ul><li>Leading the multi-agency emotion based school avoidance pathway </li><li>Delivering training and supervising Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs) </li><li>Community focused work with links to Family Hubs and Social Care, exclusions support and the Youth Justice Teams</li><li>Supporting the neurodevelopmental pathway around autism diagnoses and support in schools</li><li>Facilitating School Based Reviews that lead to systemic change, collaborative working, and targeted interventions</li></ul>We offer a rich CPD programme where you can develop further skills in Supervision, Video Interaction Guidance, Power Threat Meaning Framework, Dynamic assessment and so much more! We are integrating the offer of coaching and further leadership training support to provide ongoing professional development and EP’s have multiple opportunities to develop specialisms and leadership roles through supporting our many areas of work and our flourishing Trainee and Assistant EP programmes. We are developing our anti-racism strategy, aiming to embed anti-racist practice with psychologists encouraged to undertake regular reflective sessions relating to this issue. Educational psychologists joining Kent EP Service are rewarded with a generous financial package that includes a “golden hello” of £2000 and an annual retention payment of £3000. There are also relocation expenses of up to £8000 payable for those moving to Kent. We offer flexible working arrangements supported by a laptop and smartphone, structured induction, highly regarded CPD opportunities, individual and peer group supervision and the support of an excellent dedicated administrative team. We have opportunities available across Kent. Work base locations can be discussed at interview. If you would like to be part of a creative, innovative Service then we would welcome an application from you. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC.This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.About youFor more information regarding the Service, please <a href="https://www.kelsi.org.uk/special-education-needs/educational-psychology" target="_blank">click here.</a> Alternatively for an informal chat please contact Daniel Jones, Acting Principal Educational Psychologist, by <a href="mailto:Daniel.Jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.Jones@kent.gov.uk</a> – or alternatively call us on: 03000 422698.About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Educational Psychologist

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.IntroductionEducational Psychologist post:&nbsp;We are looking for an&nbsp;Educational Psychologist who can articulate clearly how this role is one of public service to our children and families in Lewisham. We want EPs who are committed to being part of our team and part of Lewisham.&nbsp; Belonging is a key theme across&nbsp;all&nbsp;our&nbsp;children’s services in Lewisham, and we want EPs with the desire to feel and create belonging.&nbsp;We are looking for&nbsp;an&nbsp;educational psychologist who&nbsp;is&nbsp;passionate about preventative local authority work and&nbsp;is&nbsp;committed to the wider inclusion agenda where all children and young people belong.&nbsp; If that sounds like you then come and join our creative and experienced team.&nbsp;&nbsp;What’s the role?&nbsp; In Lewisham our EPs work at all levels of the system (organisation, group, individual) to carry out the five functions of an EP (Consultation, Assessment, Intervention, Training, and Research).We&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;a 33% statutory, 33% school-traded, and 33%&nbsp;projects/commissions/&nbsp;CPD split across the maingrade EP team.&nbsp;&nbsp;87% of Lewisham schools&nbsp;commission&nbsp;our EPs&nbsp;and we are actively using the NAPEP Currie Matrix infographic to&nbsp;maximise our systemic work.Through your&nbsp;application of psychological critical thinking skills,&nbsp;you will facilitate reflection and reflexivity, enable adults to connect their knowledge and skills to their practice, and&nbsp;challenge the status quo leading to a change in practice. &nbsp;You will be using the&nbsp;Psychological application of implementation science:&nbsp;bridging the gap between research and real-world practice in education settings. You will be using&nbsp;psychological application of implementation science&nbsp;to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice in education settings, and you will be providing&nbsp;psychological safety&nbsp;to provide emotional containment and promote the good wellbeing of educators, parents/carers, children and young people.What’s in it for you?&nbsp;Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies&nbsp;</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans&nbsp;</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships&nbsp;</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>You will have the opportunity to work with an innovative EP team in a local authority that is driving the agenda on inclusion and belonging.&nbsp; You will be part of the EP team and our Specialist Teacher Teams (Sensory Needs and SpLD) together we are STEPS and we are supported by an excellent Business Support Team. &nbsp;What we’re looking for&nbsp;An EP committed to the personal and professional work involved in becoming an actively anti-racist Lewisham EP. &nbsp;You will demonstrate your commitment to this by identifying your own development needs in this area and pro-actively taking up the support on offer in Lewisham EP team. &nbsp;You will want to make your EP practice in the field robust and effective when tackling institutional racism.An EP who is committed to the complexities of public sector working and has a desire to be part of an EP team ready to respond to the new SEND and Inclusion Reforms and position our profession as&nbsp;Early&nbsp;responders to need,&nbsp;Local&nbsp;and knowledgeable about our area,&nbsp;Fair&nbsp;in our equitable ability to serve those who need us most,&nbsp;Effective&nbsp;because our practice is evidence informed, and able to&nbsp;Share&nbsp;our knowledge and skills in partnership working.LocationThe job is primarily based in Kaleidoscope, a children's developmental centre in Rushey Green/Catford area, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office, in education settings, home visits, and from home on a regular basis. &nbsp;&nbsp;Special conditions<ul> <li>You must be a qualified educational psychologist with HCPC registration&nbsp;or enrolled on a recognised UK doctoral training programme in Year 2 or Year 3</li> <li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous, and we don’t accept CV’s.<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.&nbsp;For an informal discussion about this job, please contact&nbsp;Dr Sue Franklin, Principal Educational Psychologist,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sue.franklin@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sue.franklin@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/MaingradeEducationalPsychologist181125" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£51,893 - £61,664 per annum (Soulbury A 5 - 10 +3 SPA) + Soulbury London Allowance £4,328.21 per annumStarting salary will be increased inline with any increases established in the Soulbury Agreement for 2025.N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>&nbsp;The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp; <a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and an advisor will be in touch with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;





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London Borough of Lewisham

Alfreton Park is a lively, successful special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, with severe and profound learning difficulties. The school has a strong commitment to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. We require relief Learning Support Assistants to work across the school, to support teaching and learning. The successful applicant needs to be able to respond our pupil’s learning levels and support pupils to achieve their best. Applicants need to have a love of learning, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to develop strategies in problem solving. We require a person who has enthusiasm, energy and is able to contribute positively to the class team. The successful candidate must be flexible and prepared to work across the school. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14th January 2026. Please ensure you are available for the entire school day, as you will be required from 08:30 to 15:30. Please contact Jane Osment on; 01773 483330 / <a href="mailto:recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk</a> if you would like to arrange a tour of the school or if you need any additional information. Provisional Interview Date: 13 and 14 January 2025NB: References will be taken prior to interviewDue to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Learning Support Assistant

Cutthorpe Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Educator within Support for Teaching &amp; Learning to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our nursery provision and make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners.The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality early years curriculum (under supervision of the EYFS lead), creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, and working closely with families to support children's development during these crucial early years.Cutthorpe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. All applicants will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.Provisional Interview Date: 7 January 2025<ul></ul>

Early Years Educator

Alfreton Park is a lively, successful special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, with severe and profound learning difficulties. The school has a strong commitment to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational development of children, particularly those with special educational needs. Reporting to the classroom teacher, your responsibilities will include providing tailored assistance to students, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and implementing strategies for children and young people with additional needs. Your core skills in working with children and special education, combined with your premium skills in teaching, will be essential in enhancing student engagement. Strong communication will further enable you to connect effectively with students and their families. Join us in making a meaningful impact on young learners' lives. Applicants need to have a love of learning, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to develop strategies in problem solving. We require people who have enthusiasm, energy and are able to contribute positively to the class team. The successful candidates must be prepared to work across the school and must be flexible and available to work 08.30 – 15:45. Please contact Jane Osment on; 01773 483330 <a href="mailto:recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk</a> if you would like to arrange a tour of the school or if you need any additional information.Provisional Interview Date: 13 and 14 January 2026NB: References will be taken prior to interviewDue to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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We encourage participants to visit our school. For more details and to apply, download our pack and please complete the online application form, with a personal statement in the form to not exceed 1200 words.
The successful applicant will be subject to the conditions of employment for Headteachers contained in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document 2025 and other current education and employment legislation.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
The post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 And the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS. Other safer recruitment checks including online check for shortlisted candidates will be undertaken.



The children, staff and governors of Winsford High Street Primary School are looking for a new Headteacher to start in September 2026 to follow in the footsteps of the long-standing Headteacher who is retiring. We are seeking a Headteacher who will build on our school’s many strengths and lead us with vision, integrity, and energy into the next stage of our development. The successful candidate will be someone who values collaboration, inclusion, and creativity, and who can inspire both staff and pupils to achieve excellence.
The children want a Headteacher who is kind, happy, will do activities with them and is respectful. They should be a good listener, know a lot about dinosaurs, let everyone participate and is accepting of everyone.&nbsp;They will be supportive, musical&nbsp;and have a passion for sport.
The staff are looking for a leader who is visionary,&nbsp;compassionate and approachable.&nbsp; They will be a good communicator, able to understand the local area, fair and leads by example.
Governors seek a leader who can support and empower staff to achieve their best, foster a culture of continuous improvement and celebrate success.&nbsp;They will be visible, approachable, and supportive within the school community&nbsp;and value partnerships, working with governors, parents, and local organisations and communities for the success of the young people in their care.
If this could be you download our pack, find out more and we look forward to your application.

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St Augustine's Catholc Primary School &amp; Nursery,&nbsp;Conwy Court,&nbsp;Runcorn, Cheshire,&nbsp;WA7 2JJ.
Tel: 01928 568936
Headteacher
L12-L18
Fulltime, permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an existing senior leader, or a highly successful, aspiring leader to take up the role of Headteacher at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School &amp; Nursery, part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
We are seeking a confident, caring and creative individual who will maximise opportunities for our staff team and children. We are looking for a leader who has a track record of improving standards and outcomes and can lead the Catholic life of the school in our next phase of growth. The school continues to expand pupil numbers and is a popular choice for local families.
St Augustine’s is a warm, welcoming and faith-filled community at the heart of Castlefields, Runcorn. As a proud member of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust (HFCMAT), we are part of a supportive and forward-thinking family of schools dedicated to developing excellence, embracing opportunity, and building strong communities rooted in Gospel values.
We believe in the transformative power of Catholic education to change lives, open doors and raise aspirations. At St Augustine’s, children are known, nurtured, and encouraged to achieve the highest standards, developing as responsible citizens and unique individuals loved by God.
The successful candidate will be supported by the Trust’s Director of Primary Education and central team, who have excellent knowledge and experience of working with the school and governors.
A requirement of the post is that applicants must be practising Catholics who are able to obtain a faith reference.
Application packs can be obtained via the school website.
Closing date: 19 December 2025 at 12.00 noon
Interview date: 21 January 2026

Headteacher - St Augustine's Catholic Primary School & Nursery

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.QEGSMAT are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Relief Exam Invigilator to join our hardworking and high achieving team at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School. As an Exam Invigilator the purpose of your role will be to assist the Examinations Officer to ensure that all internal and external examinations are conducted in accordance with the JCQ Regulations and Examination Board Standards.Nestled in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales in the idyllic town of Ashbourne, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Ashbourne is an academic and vibrant rural comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this. At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society. Why work for us?<ul><li>At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.</li><li>We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</li><li>QEGSMAT is a recognised Disability Confident employer.</li><li>All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.</li><li>All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.</li><li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.</li><li>Family-friendly policies.</li><li>Access to Flu Vaccines.</li><li>Opportunity to work flexibly.</li><li>Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefit package with Vivup </li></ul>QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust is also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - <a href="https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding" target="_blank">https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding</a>Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, to arrange this, please call Sarah Smit on 01335 343685.Further details about our school can be found on our website: <a href="https://www.queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk/</a>To apply for this position, please visit <a href="https://qegsmat.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies" target="_blank">https://qegsmat.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies</a>Interview date: Wednesday 17th December 2025<ul></ul>

Exam Invigilator

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.
The Raise Academy – Exam Invigilator
Location: Halton (Widnes)
Salary: £14.42 per hour (includes holiday compensation at 12.07%)
Closing date: 30.01.2026
Start Date: TBC
The Raise Academy opened in September 2024. The school specialises in supporting pupils aged 12-16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, primarily from the Halton and St Helens areas. The school provides a calm, safe and welcoming environment for pupils that might have struggled to succeed in traditional educational settings.
The Raise Academy pupils have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of vocational and practical subjects that will give them new opportunities to progress personally, socially and academically. The curriculum is underpinned by high quality and supportive Maths, English and Science and all lessons are taught in small classes of up to 8 pupils, with teachers, learning mentors and pastoral/teaching assistants.
Our vision for The Raise Academy is to work tirelessly to provide excellence for every student. We hope to capture a new found curiosity and imagination to help all become the best versions of themselves leading to high quality academic and vocational achievement and positive post-16 destinations.
We are looking to recruit flexible invigilators to ensure that examinations are carried out according to the rules set by the examination boards. Candidates must be available to work as required during exam periods throughout the academic year. This is a casual worker arrangement, meaning there is no guaranteed number of hours or a fixed contract. Applications will be reviewed on submission and if successfully shortlisted, we will contact you for interview.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification and complete the Youth Engagement Schools Trust application form via our online Every Portal at the following link.
<a href="https://theraiseacademy.org/vacancies/" target="_blank">Vacancies – The Raise Academy</a>
The YES Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS to confirm their suitability to work with children.

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If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by completing the online application form. Your personal statement (maximum 1000 words) should address the following points:
why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far
what contributions you feel you can make to students’ development within our school
any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have
Applications should arrive in school by 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.



SALARY: NJC Grade 1, Scale Point 2, £24,413 FTE + SEN Allowance (£1,539 FTE). Actual Salary £13,824.35 + £871.49
CONTRACT: Permanent
START DATE: ASAP
WORKING PATTERN: Part time (25 hours per week) Term time only
We seek to appoint a committed and driven Class Support Assistant to join our popular school.&nbsp;The successful candidates will be key members of our team as we continue on our journey of improvement; directly supporting pupils with special educational needs to thrive both academically and socially and emotionally.
Whiston Willis Primary Academy has a clear vision that all pupils will achieve their best academically and develop strong moral and social intelligence as good citizens.
Pupils are at the heart of all our work and all staff have a key role in ensuring the needs of all pupils and their families are met. We can offer you fantastic, eager, well-behaved children and supportive parents.
Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.&nbsp;Our nurturing school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust.
As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we offer you opportunities to further develop personally through our commitment to staff development. This commitment to professional development is of paramount importance as we believe that the development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils and all staff members actively engage in this offer.
The Wade Deacon Trust 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 disclosure, satisfactory medical clearance and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Visiting
We welcome informal, visits from applicants before they apply. If you do wish to do so, please email <a href="mailto:J.Jones@whistonwillis.co.uk" target="_blank">J.Jones@whistonwillis.co.uk</a> to confirm your attendance at the times available below.
 Safeguarding
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants
are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions or
spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Classroom Support Assistant

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Soulbury Education Improvement Professional 46 - 49 £101,264 - £105,268 Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 02/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1944 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Waltham Forest has just undertaken a service review and is looking for a dynamic education leader who will provide professional leadership of school effectiveness and inclusion&nbsp;in Waltham Forest, leading on projects to raise standards of attainment, whilst also having oversight of advisory teaching teams and SEMH outreach services to ensure that all children in Waltham Forest, achieve their best outcomes. &nbsp;The post holder will have managerial and professional responsibilities for advisory teaching and support the development of the school improvement partnership. The post holder will work under the leadership of the Corporate Director - Education to ensure that school effectiveness is correctly interfaced with and prioritised alongside other key Council priorities. The post holder will also deputise for the Corporate Director - Education when required. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20AD%20Learning%20and%20Inclusion%20(1944).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>To act as lead officer providing strategic policy direction, leadership operational management and financial control in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties.</li> <li>To act as lead officer providing strategic policy direction, leadership operational management and financial control in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties with regard to education.</li> <li>To act as the lead officer and key contact with Ofsted in order to work in partnership and deliver LA statutory requirements in line with Ofsted protocols.</li> <li>Contribute to the strategic direction of the Council, translating strategy into performance goals and strong improvement outcomes.</li> <li>Support the Director of Education, deputising when require, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.</li> <li>Support the Cabinet, Chief Executive and Management Board to achieve the aims and desired outcomes of the Council.</li> <li>To lead the service in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties related to education services and outcomes.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; Qualified Teacher status Educated to degree level or equivalent standard. Substantial Continuing Professional Development&nbsp; Relevant professional qualification. Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Mary Jarrett, Corporate Director of Education at <a href="mailto:Mary.Jarrett@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mary.Jarrett@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

AD Learning and Inclusion

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2261/Flow_Charts_-_Caution_and_Conviction_Nov_2020.pdf" target="_blank">Flow_Charts_-_Caution_and_Conviction_Nov_2020</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2445/Class_Teacher__Maternity_cover__recruitment_pack.pdf" target="_blank">Class_Teacher__Maternity_cover__recruitment_pack</a></li>
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About Us 
Daresbury Primary School is a vibrant, values-driven school committed to providing a highquality education for all our students. We focus on learning behaviours and fostering positive attitudes in how children behave, ensuring they are equipped to succeed both academically and personally. Our dedicated team and supportive community strive to nurture and challenge our children positively, helping them achieve their full potential in an inclusive, enriching environment.
What are we looking for? 
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic class teacher who aligns with our values and upholds the highest standards of teaching and learning. This is a unique opportunity to join our teaching team. The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering exceptional learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom, helping our children thrive academically and socially. You will work collaboratively with a team that is committed to excellence and shares a strong belief in the potential of every child.
About: The Heath Family (NW)
The Heath Family is centred on raising standards of achievement and aspirations for all students to the highest standard by developing and nurturing both primary and secondary academies. We are part of a local strategy focussing on increasing choice and diversity in education encompassing innovative approaches to curriculum, teaching and learning, leadership and management. We place an emphasis on talent management, developing leaders and enhanced professional development for all staff. We also extend our impact in terms of raising standards of education for more young people and help break the cycle of underachievement and low aspirations which is a feature of significant parts of the Merseyside and Cheshire area.
For further information including the job description and person specification please view the recruitment pack.
We ask that you do not send CVs. Please email your completed application to <a href="mailto:recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk</a>

Class Teacher - Maternity cover

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London Borough Newham&nbsp; Senior Educational Psychologist £68,086 – £72,735 All Soulbury scales plus inner London weighting and SPA points will be honoured Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park.&nbsp; We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all. If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.&nbsp;We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. Our EPs contribute to team developments such as emotion coaching, ELSA training and supervision, reflective supervision and strategic areas such as EBSA, trauma informed practice and critical incident support. Examples of our community commissioned initiatives that may interest you include: 

 Thriving Communities –This multi-agency project aims to support inclusion by improving attendance, reducing exclusions and enhancing mental health and well being in young people affected by violence outside their homes.&nbsp;

 

 Youth Empowerment Service –&nbsp; &nbsp;are partnering with UEL and the EPS to enhance their youth work practice with an emphasis on systemic work and group supervision

 

 CHAND – our service for Children with Autism in Newham – where ‘Every child deserves to shine’; the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to form a unique picture of the child’s abilities and support needs

 

 Video Interaction Guidance – we are using VIG to engage with families with children aged 0-5 to improve interactions and relationships, to ensure the Best Start in Life, within a multi-disciplinary context.

 We are seeking&nbsp; Senior Educational Psychologist (SEP) Newham EPS is looking for an experienced and motivated EP to contribute to our leadership team and to provide management support to help the service develop and play a wider role in supporting strategic developments throughout the borough. We welcome applications from candidates who are keen to take a lead on service developments and project work, as well as contributing towards strategic priorities of Newham. We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with. OUR OFFER <ul><li>We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. ‘Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Excellent supervision</li> <li>Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities</li> <li>Excellent office facilities</li> <li>Dedicated admin support</li> <li>Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology</li> <li>Comprehensive IT support</li> <li>A competitive package&nbsp;</li> <li>A strong focus on team wellbeing</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension, relocation allowance.</li> </ul> If appointed you will deliver evidence-based, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families. You will share our commitment to integrated working, delivering targeted interventions to the highest standards.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss these roles further please contact <a href="mailto:valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk</a>, <a href="mailto:Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To apply for the role, please visit our recruitment website:&nbsp; Educational Psychologist - Newham Candidate Experience Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) Please view JD here Closing date: 20.12.25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist Up to £66,748&nbsp; All Soulbury scales plus inner London weighting and SPA points will be honoured Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park.&nbsp; We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all. If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.&nbsp;We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. Our EPs contribute to team developments such as emotion coaching, ELSA training and supervision, reflective supervision and strategic areas such as EBSA, trauma informed practice and critical incident support. Examples of our community commissioned initiatives that may interest you include:

 Thriving Communities –This multi-agency project aims to support inclusion by improving attendance, reducing exclusions and enhancing mental health and well being in young people affected by violence outside their homes.&nbsp;

 

 Youth Empowerment Service –&nbsp; &nbsp;are partnering with UEL and the EPS to enhance their youth work practice with an emphasis on systemic work and group supervision

 

 CHAND – our service for Children with Autism in Newham – where ‘Every child deserves to shine’; the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to form a unique picture of the child’s abilities and support needs

 

 Video Interaction Guidance – we are using VIG to engage with families with children aged 0-5 to improve interactions and relationships, to ensure the Best Start in Life, within a multi-disciplinary context.

 We are seeking&nbsp; Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist There will be opportunities within this role for supervision, project development, leadership and team building within the EPS. You should consider making an application if you are an experienced EP who is&nbsp; <ul><li>committed to supporting the inclusion of vulnerable CYP</li> <li>committed to supporting the development of EP colleagues</li> <li>committed to the development of your own practice and that of colleagues through the use of reflective supervision</li> <li>creative flexible positive and focused on solutions</li> <li>able to work successfully in a multi- disciplinary team</li> <li>able to develop positive working relationships with other practitioners and partners</li> </ul> We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with. OUR OFFER <ul><li>We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. ‘Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Excellent supervision</li> <li>Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities</li> <li>Excellent office facilities</li> <li>Dedicated admin support</li> <li>Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology</li> <li>Comprehensive IT support</li> <li>A competitive package&nbsp;</li> <li>A strong focus on team wellbeing</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension, relocation allowance.</li> </ul> If appointed you will deliver evidence-based, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families. You will share our commitment to integrated working, delivering targeted interventions to the highest standards.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss these roles further please contact <a href="mailto:valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk</a>, <a href="mailto:Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To apply for the role, please visit our recruitment website:&nbsp; Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist - Newham Candidate Experience Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) Please view JD here Closing date: 20.12.25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Educational Psychologists Up to £66,748&nbsp; All Soulbury scales plus inner London weighting and SPA points will be honoured Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park.&nbsp; We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all. If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.&nbsp;We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. Our EPs contribute to team developments such as emotion coaching, ELSA training and supervision, reflective supervision and strategic areas such as EBSA, trauma informed practice and critical incident support. Examples of our community commissioned initiatives that may interest you include:

 Thriving Communities –This multi-agency project aims to support inclusion by improving attendance, reducing exclusions and enhancing mental health and well being in young people affected by violence outside their homes.&nbsp;

 Youth Empowerment Service –&nbsp; &nbsp;are partnering with UEL and the EPS to enhance their youth work practice with an emphasis on systemic work and group supervision

 CHAND – our service for Children with Autism in Newham – where ‘Every child deserves to shine’; the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to form a unique picture of the child’s abilities and support needs

 We are seeking&nbsp; Educational Psychologists This is an excellent opportunity for creative and enthusiastic EP who is committed to inclusion, working with others, using psychology to improve experiences and outcomes for children, young people and their families Newham EPs can offer successful candidates&nbsp; <ul><li>career progression opportunities as well as</li> <li>a retention package which includes: an extra increment annually in addition to the annual increment</li> </ul> We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with. OUR OFFER <ul><li>We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. ‘Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Excellent supervision</li> <li>Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities</li> <li>Excellent office facilities</li> <li>Dedicated admin support</li> <li>Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology</li> <li>Comprehensive IT support</li> <li>A competitive package&nbsp;</li> <li>A strong focus on team wellbeing</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension, relocation allowance.</li> </ul> If appointed you will deliver evidence-based, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families. You will share our commitment to integrated working, delivering targeted interventions to the highest standards.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss these roles further please contact <a href="mailto:valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk</a>, <a href="mailto:Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To apply for the role, please visit our recruitment website:&nbsp; Educational Psychologist - Newham Candidate Experience Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) Please view JD here Closing date 20/12/25 Additional Inform<a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/8869/educational-psychologist" target="_blank">https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/8869/educational-psychologist</a>ation We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Introduction&nbsp;Maingrade EP working in the Virtual School:&nbsp;We are looking to employ a permanent member of staff to provide Relationally Safe School training and individual child casework support for children with a social worker. &nbsp;You will be working in the Virtual School and reporting to our Senior Specialist EP based in the Virtual School.&nbsp; You would be part of the core EP Team and receive CPD, line management and supervision.&nbsp; This is an already established role in the Virtual School, and we see it as an exciting opportunity for any qualified EP who is looking to a) build depth and skills in CLA and the wider remit of the Virtual School, and b) is passionate about training in relational practices in schools.What’s the role?In Lewisham our EPs work at all levels of the system (organisation, group, individual) to carry out the five functions of an EP (Consultation, Assessment, Intervention, Training, and Research)You will be an EP working in the Virtual School, but with regular contact with the core EP Team. &nbsp;Through your application of psychological critical thinking skills you will facilitate reflection and reflexivity, enable adults to connect their knowledge and skills to their practice, and&nbsp; challenge the status quo leading to a change in practice. &nbsp;You will be using the Psychological application of implementation science: bridging the gap between research and real-world practice in education settings. You will be using psychological application of implementation science&nbsp;to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice in education settings, and you will be providing psychological safety&nbsp;to provide emotional containment and promote the good wellbeing of educators, parents/carers, children and young people.What’s in it for you?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>You will have the opportunity to work with two innovative teams in the local authority the EP team and our Specialist Teacher Teams, and our Virtual School. &nbsp;This will enable you to have more experience of multi-agency working and provide you with greater insights and experience in the are of children with social workers and children who are looked after by the local authority as corporate parent.What we’re looking forAn EP committed to the personal and professional work involved in becoming an actively anti-racist Lewisham EP. &nbsp;You will demonstrate your commitment to this by identifying your own development needs in this area and pro-actively taking up the support on offer in Lewisham EP team. &nbsp;You will want to make your EP practice in the field robust and effective when tackling institutional racism.An EP who is committed to learning about the work of the Virtual School and how it supports children looked after (Corporate Parent) and children who have social workers. You will be able to manage both compassion and resilience in the face of working for children who are in complex situations. &nbsp;You will be an excellent team member who can manage the inter-professional differences that multi-agency working implies.An EP who enjoys engaging in adult learning training. &nbsp;You will be experienced in training staff teams, staff groups, and excellent in your planning and organisation skills. &nbsp;You will be knowledgeable about how to implement training into practice.LocationThe job is primarily based in Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4JF a children's developmental centre in Rushey Green/Catford area, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office, in education settings, and from home on a regular basis. &nbsp;There will be times when you will visit children out of the borough of Lewisham.Special conditions<ul> <li>You must be a qualified educational psychologist with HCPC registration</li> <li>You will sometimes need to travel outside of the borough to visit children/education settings</li> <li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Amanda Davidson, Senior Specialist EP,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:amanda.davidson@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">amanda.davidson@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/MaingradeEducationalPsychologist181125" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£51,893 - £61,664 per annum &nbsp;(Soulbury A 5 - 10 +3 SPA) + Soulbury London Allowance £4,328.21 per annum.&nbsp;Starting salary will be increased inline with any increases established in the Soulbury Agreement for 2025.N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>&nbsp;The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. 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<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself supporting leaders to make confident, well-informed decisions?Can you use your governance expertise to drive transparency, accountability, and excellence?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Governor Services Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Governor Development Advisor to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.About the Role:As a Governor Development Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of governance across Southwark’s schools. You will act as a trusted advisor to governors, senior leaders, and boards, supporting effective decision-making and promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.In this varied and rewarding role, you will:<ul><li>Support Boards and Committees by organising meetings, preparing agendas, and producing accurate, timely minutes that clearly capture key decisions and actions.</li><li>Manage Governance Frameworks, maintaining policies, procedures, and statutory records to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Provide Expert Governance Advice on best practice, risk management, and regulatory changes to support informed strategic decisions.</li><li>Coordinate Information and Reporting, ensuring stakeholders have clear, accessible, and compliant documentation.</li><li>Encourage Training and Development, supporting governors and senior leaders with induction, CPD, and ongoing governance training.</li><li>Drive Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance governance processes and embed a culture of good governance across all settings.</li><li>Support the Traded Service, providing high-quality, timely, and responsive services to schools and governing boards.</li></ul>About You:We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can balance technical expertise with excellent interpersonal skills. You’ll be confident advising senior leaders and boards, and skilled at maintaining strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.Essential qualities and skills:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, statutory requirements, and best practice.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear minutes and reports.</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Analytical mindset to interpret regulation, assess risk, and provide sound recommendations.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li><li>Ability to build positive and productive relationships at all levels.</li><li>Adaptability and confidence working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A professional qualification in governance, company secretarial practice, or related discipline.</li><li>Experience supporting boards or committees within a complex organisation.</li><li>Familiarity with digital governance tools and systems.</li></ul>About the Team:You’ll be joining the experienced and highly regarded Governor Services Team, part of the Education division within Southwark’s Children’s and Families Directorate. We are dedicated to strengthening school governance across the borough by providing expert advice, development, and high-quality traded services.<ul><li>You will report directly to the Head of Governor Services.</li><li>The role is flexible, offering a blend of home working, office working, and school-based meetings.</li></ul>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Donna-Marie Muir at <a href="mailto:donna-marie.muir@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">donna-marie.muir@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>Governor meetings are primarily held outside normal working hours, with around 60 meetings per year for this role.</li><li>This is a part-time role.</li><li>Enhanced DBS required</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 19th December 2025Shortlisting date/s: 5th January 2026Interview date/s: 13th January 2026The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2660741&amp;ptId=109679" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Federation of two Local Authority Maintained schools, following a leadership restructure. We are looking for the best two Heads of School out there (one for our Infant School and one for our Junior School) to join our happy and supportive team, starting in either April 2026 or September 2026. We have a wonderfully vibrant school community, and we have recently embarked on an exciting new chapter for our Federation with new leadership. Our two new Heads of School will play an integral part in shaping our exciting new direction. Are you an outstanding practitioner, who is dedicated to improving the life chances of children? We passionately believe that all children, whatever their individual circumstances, should feel secure, included, valued and challenged in all aspects of school life by being at the centre of every action and decision we make. We strive to help nurture the belief in our children that they can genuinely achieve anything they put their minds to. To enable our children to leave The Park Schools Federation as skilled and well-rounded individuals, successfully prepared to take on the challenge of secondary school and adulthood. Is this a vision that you share? If so, we are looking for someone who: <ul><li>Is a ‘champion’ for every child in our care, putting the children’s needs and well-being before anything else.</li><li>is dynamic, determined, approachable, visionary and has high personal expectations.</li><li>has the ability to make learning fun and engaging while ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.</li><li>builds on existing strengths and helps lead our federation of schools to further improve the quality of our provision.</li><li>has the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with members of our school community.</li><li>has high expectations of all children’s achievement and behaviour.</li><li>has ideas, energy and is solution-focussed.</li><li>is able to motivate and inspire both staff and pupils.</li><li>sincerely values every member of the school community.</li><li>is eager to make a wider contribution to school life. </li></ul>In return, we can offer you: <ul><li>a truly amazing group of children, who we are all proud of.</li><li>access to excellent professional development, tailored to your personalised needs. This includes a proven track-record of progression to headship, if that is your chosen direction.</li><li>at least three days per week dedicated leadership time.</li><li>a clear framework for driving the improvement of teaching and learning.</li><li>A stunning learning environment, with enormous potential.</li><li>a very supportive governing body. </li></ul>We are a pair of large and popular village Local Authority schools with friendly and dedicated staff, charming children and the opportunity to be part of our whole school community. We have a strong commitment to ensuring your well-being, including personal ‘passport’ days in term time, and a learning environment which is full of potential! If you are keen to be part of our very special team, please do request further details. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed to see the wealth of fantastic learning facilities we provide, for example our Forest School has to be seen to be believed! Please contact the school office on 01623 742663 or <a href="mailto:enquiries@parkfed.co.uk" target="_blank">enquiries@parkfed.co.uk</a>, to make an appointment and see our fantastic school in action. Viewing times are:Monday November 17 at 2pm and 4pmFriday November 28 at 10am, 2pm and 4pmWednesday December 10 at 10am and 4pmThursday January 8 at 2pm and 4pmThursday January 15 at 10am and 2pm The closing date is on Friday 19/01/26 at 5pm and shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 21/01/26. Interviews will take place on Thursday 29/01/26 and Friday 30/01/26. Please see our website for the applications form: <a href="https://www.parkfed.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&amp;pid=61" target="_blank">https://www.parkfed.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&amp;pid=61</a>Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Brackenfield School is an area special school for the South of Derbyshire, providing an exciting and relevant education for young people with complex needs including communication and comprehension difficulties. The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint multiple LSA for 37 hours a week, to start ASAP. The successful candidate will join an experienced team of teachers, STLAs (Specialist Teacher and Learning Assistants) and LSAs (Learning Support Assistants) who support young people aged 3 to 19, working developmentally between birth and 6years of age. All of our young people have profound and multiple, complex and severe learning needs. Pupils in Brackenfield school are not chronologically age grouped and instead are grouped by their cognitive, social, communication and sensory needs. We are looking for someone to join our highly skilled team, who can build excellent relationships with our children and is committed to high standards in the classroom as part of a highly motivated and hardworking team. You should have knowledge and understanding of specialist education and early childhood development. You will be required to demonstrate good verbal communication skills and an ability to annotate pupils’ work. The successful applicants will promote the school ethos through high levels of expectation, being an adaptable team player, promoting growth mindset through recognition of character education and be able to encourage pupil independence. Please see job specification and job description for full responsibilities.Brackenfield School is committed to the safeguarding of all children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Brackenfield SEND School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, preventing unlawful discrimination in all of its activities and to valuing diversity. If you would like more information please contact<a href="mailto:HR@brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">HR@brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk</a>Pre interviews – 9th January 2026 Face to face interviews – 14th January 2026 Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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We are looking to recruit an Instructor who will join our team to provide high quality outdoor education to visitors at Lea Green Development Centre near Matlock. If you can contribute to this successful delivery and have great customer service skills we would love to hear from you.Ideally you will have a National Governing Body coaching or instructional qualification and personal experience in climbing, caving, canoeing or hill walking – and have experience of working in an Outdoor Education or residential setting.In terms of personal qualities we are looking for someone who can join our hardworking and friendly team with a positive and enthusiastic approach, professionalism, and excellent organisational and communication skills.This role will involve weekend and overnight duties.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

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Headteacher
Start Date: 1st May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
Salary: L10-L18
Mickle Trafford Village School is an inclusive school that promotes the highest standards for all our children to prepare them for their future.&nbsp; Governors wish to appoint a strong, influential leader who will quickly earn the respect and commitment of children and staff, to build on the continuous improvement of the school.&nbsp; The successful applicant will be innovative and inspirational, an excellent communicator with a proven track record of inclusive practice and the highest standards.
We offer the successful candidate the opportunity to lead and manage an academically thriving primary school with an excellent local reputation that is making a difference to children’s lives.&nbsp; The school is highly inclusive and you will lead a staff team committed to the best educational standards and the development of the whole child, supported by a highly proactive governing board.
Our school is a welcoming village school, which is located in the rural suburbs of Chester, located in a mix of old and relatively new buildings with large playgrounds and a sports field.&nbsp; We are proud of our strong sense of community and are looking for the successful candidate to continue to build on this relationship.
If you are passionate about children’s education, and seek an exciting career opportunity, Mickle Trafford would welcome your application and offer you a rewarding headship.&nbsp; We welcome applications from experienced headteachers as well as deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers, who are able to demonstrate excellent leadership, management and communication skills with a good record of inclusive practice enabling all children to achieve their full potential.
We welcome and encourage visits to the school.&nbsp; Please contact the School Business Manager (<a href="mailto:sbm@mickletrafford.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">sbm@mickletrafford.cheshire.sch.uk</a>) or via telephone (01244 506480) to make an appointment for the week commencing 1st December 2025.
Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026 at midday.
School visits are scheduled for the 1st and 2nd December 2025
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 19th January 2026
Mickle Trafford Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be bound by the school’s safeguarding children processes, undertake safeguarding training as necessary and all appointments are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barred List checks from the DBS.&nbsp; Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

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