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Are you an experienced housing lawyer ready to take the next step in your legal career? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Housing Lawyer to join our dynamic Housing &amp; Civil Litigation Team within the Council’s Legal Services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-quality legal work that truly makes a difference. 
If you have strong legal expertise, particularly in housing litigation, and a thorough understanding of key housing legislation, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we work towards becoming the best place to practice local government law—where talent is valued, innovation is embraced, and professional excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.

About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Council’s Housing Service by providing expert advice and assistance across all areas of Housing and Homelessness law. You’ll represent the Council in County and Magistrates' Court proceedings, with the potential to be involved in complex cases in the High Court.
Principal accountabilities and responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for a large and varied caseload of Housing Litigation matters, to include drafting Letters Before Action, pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements, briefs to counsel and corresponding with both Litigants in Person and legally represented opponents</li>
<li>Issuing court proceedings on behalf of the Council and ensuring that instructions are lodged within timescales</li>
<li>Complying with relevant Protocols and timescales, complying with the Civil Procedure Rules and ensuring that all court direction deadlines are met</li>
<li>Preparing for court hearings</li>
<li>Advocacy in the County Court and the Magistrates Court</li>
<li>Ensuring that clients are kept up to date with the progress of cases and legal action</li>
<li>Advising on all aspects of Housing law including in the areas of Homelessness, Allocations and Judicial Review and on relevant points arising in the Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1996, Criminal Justice &amp; Public Order Act 1994, Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Local Government Act 1972 and Equality Act 2010.</li>
<li>Assisting the Principal Lawyer where required in the more complex cases held by the team.</li>
<li>To deputise for the Principal Lawyer in casework or the management of the team when required by the Principal Lawyer</li>
<li>Providing advice to members, officers and partners on legal matters, policies and corporate issues, ensuring the Council’s best interests are achieved within the law.</li>
<li>Line managing of staff assigned by your line manager</li>
</ul>
 About you: We’re looking for a qualified legal professional an admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate and the right to practise in England. You’ll bring a strong interest in housing law, alongside in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of Housing Litigation and court procedures, including conducting your own advocacy. With proven experience in managing or supervising others, you’ll be confident leading and supporting a team. Highly organised, conscientious, and collaborative, you take pride in delivering high-quality work and thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment.
Our ideal candidate will have:
<ul>
<li>Experience of holding a large and varied caseload of housing cases</li>
<li>Experience of dealing with cases allocated to both the Fast and Multi track</li>
<li>Excellent diary management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet service needs</li>
<li>Recent advocacy experience</li>
<li>An excellent working knowledge in key Housing legislation</li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills and is a good team player</li>
<li>Experience of line managing people and/or extensive supervision of others and a willingness to do so in this role</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Ms Georgina Tully - Principal Lawyer - <a href="mailto:Georgina.tully@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Georgina.tully@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sunday 27th July 2025
Interview Date: &nbsp;To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Senior Housing Lawyer - Legal Services Team

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Various part time hours available from September 2025 – please contact school to discuss hours.
 “Pupils are enthusiastic and conscientious learners”
“Pupils and staff have very positive relationships which create a harmonious learning environment throughout the school.” (Ofsted, June 2019)
 The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.&nbsp;
We are looking for a self-motivated and patient Early Years Practitioner to join our dynamic Early Years team.
In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development. 
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative Early Years Practitioner to continue to support and develop the learning opportunities enjoyed by our children.
The successful applicant will:
<ol>
<li>have an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent</li>
<li>have a good understanding of the EYFS framework</li>
<li>demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;</li>
<li>can positively engage and support children with their learning;</li>
<li>have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;</li>
<li>can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.</li>
</ol>
Please contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager, for more information via email: <a href="mailto:officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk</a> or call 0118 937 5530 or visit: <a href="http://www.theridgewayprimary.net" target="_blank">www.theridgewayprimary.net</a> Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Applications will be considered upon receipt
Interview date:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be confirmed This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from Under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Early Years Practitioner (Nursery) - The Ridgeway Primary School

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Job Title: 7.5 Tonne Driver
Location of work: Earlswood Depot, Redhill
Salary: £27,501 - £28,110 per annum
Basis: Full-time, Permanent, 36 hours a week, 6am-2pm Monday-Thursday, 6am-12.30pm Friday
Are you fit and healthy and have a 7.5 tonne licence? Do you want to work in a great team who are passionate about their jobs and provide a vital role for the community? Then please read on!
Our Recycling &amp; Refuse Team perform a key role in providing an excellent recycling and refuse collection service to the Council’s residents.
You will be able to work outdoors in all weathers, and deal with a very physically demanding job. It is essential that you are a team player and can communicate with your colleagues and customers, clearly and politely; showing a clear understanding of what good customer care is.
Compliance with health and safety guidance is very important for you, team members and the public, due to the heavy lifting machinery, dust, and fumes. Guidance, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided to all successful candidates.
About the Role:
<ul>
<li>Deliver garden waste bins to new members</li>
<li>Deliver bin sets to new developments</li>
<li>Repair/replace damaged/lost bins/container</li>
<li>Bulk Waste Collections from various addresses across the Borough</li>
<li>Exchange bins for residents paying for an upgraded bin</li>
<li>Retrieval of garden waste bins from cancelled membership</li>
<li>Delivery/retrieval of commercial waste bins to new and existing</li>
<li>Ensure all bins/container are delivered within the councils SLA</li>
<li>Keep bin storage area tidy</li>
<li>Accepting bin deliveries (from an articulated lorry) and storage</li>
<li>Prepare bins for deliveries to new developments</li>
<li>Understand stock control and advise when orders are required</li>
<li>Prepare second-hand garden waste bins for reuse</li>
<li>Remove reusable parts from containers being sent for scrappage</li>
</ul>
About the Person:
<ul>
<li>You will have the commitment to start the day at 6am and work a 36-hour week Monday to Friday</li>
<li>Your clean driving licence (speeding points will be discussed) will allow you to drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle and you will have a current and up to date CPC</li>
<li>You must have a Tachograph card</li>
<li>You will have a basic Standard of English and Maths and capable of stock control</li>
<li>You will have basic computer skills (required to operate in cab tablet)</li>
<li>You should have a good knowledge of Health and Safety</li>
<li>You will Previous experience of working outdoors in all weathers</li>
<li>You will demonstrate good customer care skills</li>
</ul>
Behaviours:&nbsp; 
<ul>
<li>Highly motivated.</li>
<li>Capable of working well on your own and as a supportive member of a team</li>
<li>Adaptable to the task in hand and willing to learn</li>
<li>Confident to make process improvement suggestions where necessary</li>
</ul>
Staff Benefits 
In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Operations Manager, Bob Wiggins on 01737 276224 or 07974 325140
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025 at 23:59*
Interviews: TBC
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us: <a href="https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here" target="_blank">Who we are | Working here | Reigate and Banstead</a>
*On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.

7.5 Tonne Driver

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Now is an exciting time to join our Complaints Team as we strengthen housing management and play a vital role in helping the council improve our resident experience and embed learning from feedback. This senior management role is key to helping us meet the requirements of the Housing Ombudsman and meeting the Consumer Standards set by the Regulator for Social Housing.&nbsp;The Complaints and ME manager, reports into the Head of Regulatory within the Strategy, Policy and Regulatory Assurance Division. Leading a team of officers and working with senior management, you will embed a resident- focussed culture and improve complaint handling acting as a champion for turning the insight from complaints into action. This role is also the lead contact with the Housing Ombudsman for the Housing Management service. You’ll be part of a team that lives the TOWER values—working Together, being Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respectful—while delivering fair, transparent, and accountable complaint resolutions. This is your opportunity to help shape a culture of learning and service improvement, aligned with our “Your Voice, Our Action” ethos. The application deadline is&nbsp;Sunday 27 July 2025; for further information, please contact the hiring manager&nbsp;<a href="mailto:darren.reynolds@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">darren.reynolds@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>. Interviews will be held week commencing the 4th August 2025.Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Complaint and ME Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Hertsmere Borough Council are recruiting for a Civil Enforcement Officer to join our existing team.
You will be required to patrol the streets and car parks and to carry out enforcement against illegally parked vehicles.&nbsp; You will also provide advice to members of the public and check that parking machines and equipment are in good working order.
The successful applicant will enjoy working outside and will be someone who can deal with members of the public in a helpful and diplomatic manner.&nbsp; You will need to use computerised equipment and personal safety equipment and gain an understanding of the legal requirements of the job.&nbsp; Applicants need to have a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.&nbsp; Full training will be given so previous experience in a similar role is not essential.
The post is offered on a full time permanent basis (36 hours per week). Your working week will include some Saturday, Sunday and early evening working. There will be an enhanced rate for Sunday working and some opportunities for overtime.
Benefits include:
<ul>
<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Free gym membership</li>
<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>
<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
</ul>
Closing date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28th July 2025, 10am
Please note: this vacancy may close early depending on the volume of suitable applications received, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

Hertsmere Borough Council

Civil Enforcement Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




Registered Manager – Stable Loving Homes
 Brighter Futures for Children

Salary: £52,805 - £58,788 per annum 

About us
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
 About the role
Be the Difference. Lead the Change.
 Reading Borough Council is launching three brand-new children’s homes in early 2026, designed to provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments for children and young people with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs. We are seeking inspirational Registered Managers to lead these homes and help shape the future of residential care in Reading.
Our New Homes:
Home 1 - A bespoke 2-bed home offering full-time care to children with complex social emotional and mental health needs.
Home 2 -A 4-bed longer-term stable loving home for children and Young People
Home 3 -A 4-bed assessment home supporting short-term placements and transitions to stepping down to foster care or safely returning home, working closely with our excellent edge of care service.
About the Role: As a Registered Manager, you will:
<ul>
<li>Lead the development, registration, and launch of one of our new homes.</li>
<li>Ensure the delivery of high-quality, child-centered care in line with Ofsted standards.</li>
<li>Inspire and manage a team of residential staff, ensuring continuous professional development.</li>
<li>Oversee care planning, safeguarding, compliance, and performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Collaborate with health, education, and social care partners to deliver holistic support.</li>
<li>Drive a culture of excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For:
<ul>
<li>Innovative Leader</li>
<li>Proven experience managing children’s residential services.</li>
<li>Strong leadership and team development skills.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and therapeutic care models.</li>
<li>Ability to manage budgets, resources, and performance effectively.</li>
<li>A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).</li>
<li>Commitment to equality, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us?
<ul>
<li>Be part of a pioneering service that puts children first.</li>
<li>Work in a supportive, values-driven environment.</li>
<li>Access to excellent training, supervision, and career development.</li>
<li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li>
<li>Make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.</li>
</ul>
Apply Now:
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and passion, we want to hear from you.
Brighter Futures for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.
 For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.

Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>
<li>Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>
<li>Season train ticket loans</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>
<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>
</ul>

Inclusion and Diversity
We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for Adjustments
Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.
Closing date: 27 July 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
 We look forward to hearing from you!

Brighter Futures for Children

Registered Manager - Stable Loving Homes

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<h2>Communities &amp; Skills</h2>
Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society &amp; Sport, Communities &amp; Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.
<h2>About the team</h2>
The Financial Hardship team provides impartial policy advice to the Mayor of London and the London Assembly on issues relating to poverty and financial insecurity in London. It also delivers a number of the Mayor’s programmes in support of London households on low incomes.
<h2>About the role</h2>
Roles in the Financial Hardship team cover a mix of policy and delivery-focused activity and involve regular close working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. We often act as subject matter experts on issues relating to financial hardship. We get involved in the full policy and delivery cycle – helping to answer the question of how the GLA or its partners should respond to a given issue and then leading or supporting the establishment of appropriate and effective interventions.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
<ul>
<li>Working with internal and external stakeholders to shape and deliver programmes to support Londoners on low incomes</li>
<li>Writing briefings and consultation responses on behalf of the Mayor of London</li>
<li>Supporting the effective scrutiny and oversight of GLA activity by responding to London Assembly members’ questions and committee investigations</li>
<li>Maintaining an overview of developments in policy and legislation</li>
<li>Being responsible for ensuring projects are delivered in line with governance and finance processes</li>
</ul>
<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
<ul>
<li>Expert knowledge and experience of social policy, in particular within a London context.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A track record of successful project management, and delivering results on target and within budget.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience and understanding of policy development processes within a complex political environment, including first rate analytical skills, and with an eye on how policy will be implemented in practice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the stakeholders and relationships that are key to the development and delivery of social policy in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
<ul>
<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
</ul>
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager&nbsp;Nick MacAndrews&nbsp;or Financial Hardship Team manager&nbsp;Dan Drillsma-Milgrom&nbsp;would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk</a>.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: w/c 15th September&nbsp;(may be subject to change)
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
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If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
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If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.

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Salary: M1-M6+ Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional BenefitsHours: Full TimeContract: Permanent Start date: September 2025With you in our classrooms, we can change lives. Kingswood Academy, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join our team and further strengthen our outstanding provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to shape a career within an exceptional school. You are somebody who can:<ul>
<li>Engage and motivate pupils to enable them to thrive in the classroom.</li>
<li>Bring topics to life and deliver innovative teaching within the classroom.</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues, to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. </li>
<li>Promote the values of the school in and outside of the classroom.</li>
</ul>You are somebody who has:<ul>
<li>QTS - applications from ECT's and experienced teachers are welcomed.</li>
<li>Experience of teaching at UK secondary school level.</li>
<li>The dedication and enthusiasm to teach Art.</li>
</ul>This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.About our school:Kingswood Academy is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students make half a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.Kingswood Academy is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to an 'Art Teacher' post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy is exceptional.We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact; Closing date: Wednesday 16th JulyWe 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 are 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 inline 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.

Art & Design Teacher

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Main Pay Range + Sen Allowance + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsPermanent, Full Time or Part TimeSeptember 2025At Columbus School and College, we are looking for a creative and inspirational teacher to join our specialist team, working with Pupils aged 3 - 19 with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).We have high expectations for all our learners and are profoundly focused on preparing them for the future with a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to their individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), developed in collaboration with parents, carers, and other professionals.Here's what we can offer you:<ul>
<li>A welcoming, skilled, and dedicated team of leaders, teachers, and staff who are passionate about our pupils.</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive mentor to help you quickly settle in, feel a sense of belonging, and achieve success in your role.</li>
<li>Excellent opportunities for professional development and clear pathways for career progression.</li>
<li>High levels of support to enhance your teaching practice, including collaborative work with Pioneer Special School in Basildon.</li>
<li>Concise assessment systems designed to reduce workload, allowing you to focus on improving learning rather than just proving it.</li>
<li>The chance to work in some of the highest quality learning environments in the country for pupils with special needs, across our two campuses.</li>
<li>A culture where we want our pupils to be excited about coming to school and to truly love learning, feeling motivated and challenged every day. We achieve this by building precisely on what our pupils already know and can do.</li>
</ul>Are you:<ul>
<li>Passionate about delivering outstanding education to pupils with PMLD, SLD and/or ASD?</li>
<li>Creative and reflective in your teaching approach?</li>
<li>Committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people?</li>
</ul>We welcome applications from those seeking full time or part time hours. If applying for part time, please include your preferred working pattern in your personal statement. We are happy to be flexible with days.Come and see us in action!We warmly encourage you to visit our school and experience our exceptional learning environment firsthand. School tours are also available upon request.Closing date : 3rd August 2025 Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.<ul><li>Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.</li></ul>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: 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 are 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 inline 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.

Teacher of Complex Needs (PMLD, SLD & ASD)

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Sustainable Communities Officer to join our Community Partnerships Service Team. Our Housing and Communities Team are passionate about the people who live in our town; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within a lively and thriving neighbourhood.&nbsp; We have bags of energy and enthusiasm and channel this by seeking to innovate and create opportunities that have a lasting effect on the communities in Reading and keeps them at the heart of all we do.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role:
The Community Partnerships Service, which sits within Housing &amp; Communities to ensure the service is better placed to support, enable, and protect individuals and communities and is now looking for an enthusiastic Sustainable Communities Officer to join the team.
 We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery and being the best landlord in the town. Our work is rewarding, we change lives for the better by tackling homelessness, building new homes and strengthening communities.

This is an exciting community focussed role which will require you to support the development of asset-based community development plans through connecting services with residents to jointly shape positive activity and outcomes to achieve sustainable resolutions to improve the lives of local residents. You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with our amazing stakeholders to enable effective connections across the areas to achieve these positive outcomes and support the delivery of local projects as well as supporting the shaping and delivery of services and activities from our 4 housing owned community centres.
Main Duties and responsibilities:
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<li>Support the development and monitor/refresh collaborative asset-based community development plans, which will drive locality delivery to improve outcomes for people living in those identified neighbourhoods and ensure those neighbourhoods feel clean, green and safe.</li>
<li>Act as a broker between neighbourhoods, internal RBC teams and partners to identify and progress activity to support neighbourhood change aimed at delivering improved outcomes and service priorities.</li>
<li>Work alongside the Community Development Officers to build knowledge of community priorities and ensure feedback from community consultations/conversations help shape neighbourhood plans and inform service development.</li>
<li>Build relationships with the local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, including faith based and equalities led organisations, to identify opportunities to work together for the benefit of residents, including offering spaces or organisations to deliver activities more locally.</li>
<li>Support the promotion of neighbourhood related events and activities across services and partners to ensure maximum participation.</li>
<li>Work with the Community Centre Co-ordinator to ensure that activities delivered at the centres are shaped by residents.</li>
<li>Provide updates relating to Asset Based Community Development Plans and activity happening in local areas to improve outcomes for neighbourhoods and resident wellbeing at a range of forums and through written reports.</li>
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About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with excellent communication skills and experience in working with communities to shape local services and partnership working. You will have experience of working within culturally diverse and/or disadvantaged communities, experience of building networks and working with partners to deliver new initiatives in local communities. You will need the ability to confidently communicate with a range of audiences and understand the views of others. Multitasking and working both individually and as part of a team are key attributes too!

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently, and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

This post will be a hybrid working post. 
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
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<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Pennylope Kapere, Sustainable Communities Manager at: <a href="mailto:pennylope.kapere@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">pennylope.kapere@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date:&nbsp;Sunday 27th July 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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