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30 Hours per week, Term time only, plus Inset days, Permanent -&nbsp;Required to start as soon as possible

Learning mentors at The Wren help students develop coping strategies, enhance their motivation, raise their aspirations and encourage them to engage as happy and confident learners.
Working alongside other colleagues in school, learning mentors advocate for young people in order to improve their outcomes.
With a flexible approach and sense of humour, they look for opportunities to demonstrate to young people that they belong, that they matter and that they can trust the adults around them to support them to be their very best.
The successful candidate will be forward thinking, able to work independently as well as part of a team and be willing to invest time in building relationships with our students. You do not need a specific qualification to apply for this role and we value experience gained from both employment in education and other careers.
Further information, including details of how to apply, is available on the vacancy page of our website <a href="http://www.wren.excalibur.org.uk" target="_blank">www.wren.excalibur.org.uk</a>
 The closing date is Sunday 29th June 2025; Interviews are being held on Thursday 10th July 2025. 
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 214 3888 or email <a href="mailto:lsmith@wren.excalibur.org.uk" target="_blank">lsmith@wren.excalibur.org.uk</a>.
 Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
&nbsp; The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp; 
 We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos.&nbsp;
 We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.

Reading Borough Council

Learning Mentor (Teaching Assistant) - The Wren School

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Please apply online via the link provided.



About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.&nbsp; It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community; we have a diverse workforce, and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriven employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here.
About The Role
<ol>
<li>We are looking for a professional Business Support Officer an enthusiastic and flexible individual who is ready for the challenge of supporting the delivery of Housing services.</li>
<li>Provide proactive administrative support to ensure records are accurate and kept up to date, arrange multi-agency events and meetings, and co-ordinate work with others across the service to ensure actions are joined up and duplication of effort is avoided.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with your colleagues and partner agencies to help to ensure that tenants get the very best service and opportunities to live independently and safely in their homes.</li>
<li>Work effectively in a changeable environment to achieve targets and service objectives with competing priorities, while assisting to continuously improving our service offer to tenants to meet changing needs and integrate digital solutions.</li>
<li>To work with other officers in the Regeneration, Housing and Environmental Services and where appropriate other Departments to ensure services are integrated at the point of delivery and to identify new opportunities for business efficiencies.</li>
<li>Support organisational change and adhere to the Council’s Staff and Customer Charters.</li>
<li>Undertake other duties commensurate with the purpose of the post.</li>
<li>You are supported by your manager but are proactive in reviewing and evaluating your own performance and acting on your own initiative to improve and develop.</li>
<li>The key to your success will be strong administration and IT skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.</li>
<li>You are motivational and work well with a wide range of professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes can be achieved.</li>
</ol>
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
<ol>
<li>You will support the Housing Management team through providing a high level of efficient and effective business administration and financial support.</li>
<li>The team aims to be preventative in approach, solutions focused and able to transcend organisational structures and traditional models of providing services to deliver the best possible outcomes for tenants.</li>
<li>We provide a proactive service to residents. We look to solve most issues before they escalate, we opt to take a preventative approach.</li>
</ol>
About You
Key Responsibilities
<ol>
<li>Providing an effective and efficient administrative support service to a Housing Management team.</li>
<li>To prepare and collate reports for meetings / senior managers as required.</li>
<li>Preparing mail merge documents and liaising with the print and post service to complete mailings to residents.</li>
<li>To use Agresso to set up purchase orders and process invoices accurately and efficiently in accordance with council procedures.</li>
<li>To ensure that financial standing orders are followed when obtaining quotes or purchasing items.</li>
<li>Manage The Garden Maintenance Scheme applications, Housing moves / Seaside and country homes applications and Orbis requisitions and invoices.</li>
<li>Responsible to distribute the incoming post across the teams</li>
<li>Manage the utility bills and distribute accordingly across the team’s ensuring payments are made on time</li>
<li>Manage the online request for fobs and distribution</li>
<li>Any other broadly analogous duties, which may be allocated from time to time.</li>
<li>To attend training as required</li>
</ol>
Your Skills
<ol>
<li>Demonstrable administration skills.</li>
<li>Good customer service skills. Need to be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a range of stakeholders.</li>
<li>IT literate.</li>
</ol>
4.Highly organised.
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile on our website.
Qualifications:
<ol>
<li>You must have a background in administration.</li>
<li>Excellent working on all Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.</li>
</ol>
Essential for the role:
Basic DBS
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Courtney.Smith@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Courtney.Smith@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Telephone: 0208 583 5529
Closing date is 1st July 2025.
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing 7th July 2025.

London Borough of Hounslow

Business Support Officer

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Do you want to work in a rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and fulfilment? Join our dedicated Care team providing high-quality respite care to individuals and their families as a Support Worker in Whitley in Reading. You will have experience in working in care or support setting, treating our clients with dignity and respect whilst meeting their individual care needs, including support with personal care.&nbsp;
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.
 About us and the role: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available. 
We are a Respite Care Team registered with the CQC whose aims are to provide high quality support to adults with complex learning disabilities, regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. The Respite Care Team provides clients with opportunities to develop independence, build positive relationships and be empowered to make informed choices, within a person-centred approach.&nbsp; Respite Care offers brief respites to caregivers from their full-time caregiving responsibilities.&nbsp; No day may the same due to the rotation of service users requiring our service.&nbsp; Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess the capacity to evaluate risks and devise strategies to mitigate and handle them effectively.
The working pattern will include working shift patterns including weekends and sleep-ins. A typical early shift may start at 7.00am during the week and 7.30am on Weekends and a late shift may start at 2.00pm with a 9.00pm finish or a 9.30pm finish if you are doing a sleep-in. You will be required to work two weekends in three.
You will be able to demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>Good general education, to include good literacy skills</li>
<li>NVQ3/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or commitment to achieving this</li>
<li>A commitment to delivering Person Centred Support to a range of individuals</li>
<li>Able to relate to service users and meet their needs, with a sense of understanding, patience, respect and dignity</li>
<li>Ability to accurately maintain and review individual client files</li>
<li>Ability to undertake manual handling tasks</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative (there may be occasions where lone working may be applicable)</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally</li>
<li>Ability to be self-motivating</li>
<li>Basic Microsoft IT skills, ability to read/check emails etc.</li>
</ul>

Progression through the full salary range is dependent on attaining the relevant QCF qualification.&nbsp; You will also demonstrate a commitment to anti oppressive practice along with a flexible attitude to travelling around and working in the local area.

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 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>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</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (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 - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
</ul>

For an informal discussion about the Support Worker post, please contact Rachel Jerrard (Team Manager) on 07834 964 762 – <a href="mailto:rachel.jerrard@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.jerrard@reading.gov.uk</a>, Karen Rumbol (Senior Support Worker) on 07973 793 837 – <a href="mailto:karen.rumbol@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.rumbol@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interviews: 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. Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Support Worker - Respite Care Team

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We are looking for a motivated and skilled Gardener/Groundsperson to join our team and help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to a high standard. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors in all weathers.&nbsp; Maintaining our Parks and Open Spaces are some of our core service deliveries.&nbsp; We are currently looking to recruit into our service as part of our Streetscene Team. 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.

About the role: This role is a full time (37 hours per week) and will require you to start at 7.00am and will be working Monday to Friday only.

Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Maintenance to a high standard of a wide variety of ornamental planting features such as annual bedding and perennial displays, ornamental lawns, shrub beds and minor tree works.</li>
<li>Use and maintenance of a variety of ride-on &amp; pedestrian mowers, handheld machinery (Strimmers, Hedge cutters &amp; basic chainsaw).</li>
<li>General litter clearance, cleaning and maintenance of parks and gardens, including hard landscape, furniture and buildings.</li>
<li>Ensure that all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety guidelines.</li>
<li>Identify and report any issues or hazards across the grounds</li>
</ul>
 About you:
The following experience is required for this role:
<ul>
<li>You will need to hold a minimum driving licence including C1 + E &amp; CPC would be beneficial.</li>
<li>Experience of outdoor manual working.</li>
<li>Experience of using a range of powered machinery.</li>
<li>Able to identify and maintain common ornamental planting including shrubs, trees and annual bedding plants.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.</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>Full uniform and PPE</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (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 Chris Camfield – Streetscene Manager on 0118 937 3040 or email <a href="mailto:Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview format:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Question &amp; answer panel interview
Plant identification Test
Formal route planning, vehicle defect and Hand Held Machinery tests
Interview process will last for approximately 1.5hrs
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.

Gardener/Groundsperson

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We are looking for a motivated and skilled Gardener/Groundsperson to join our team and help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to a high standard. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors in all weathers.&nbsp; Maintaining our Parks and Open Spaces are some of our core service deliveries.&nbsp; We are currently looking to recruit into our service as part of our Streetscene Team. 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.

About the role: This role is a full time (37 hours per week) and will require you to start at 7.00am and will be working Monday to Friday only.

Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Maintenance to a high standard of a wide variety of ornamental planting features such as annual bedding and perennial displays, ornamental lawns, shrub beds and minor tree works.</li>
<li>Use and maintenance of a variety of ride-on &amp; pedestrian mowers, handheld machinery (Strimmers, Hedge cutters &amp; basic chainsaw).</li>
<li>General litter clearance, cleaning and maintenance of parks and gardens, including hard landscape, furniture and buildings.</li>
<li>Ensure that all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety guidelines.</li>
<li>Identify and report any issues or hazards across the grounds</li>
</ul>
About you:
The following experience is required for this role:
<ul>
<li>You will need to hold a minimum driving licence including C1 + E &amp; CPC would be beneficial.</li>
<li>Experience of outdoor manual working.</li>
<li>Experience of using a range of powered machinery.</li>
<li>Able to identify and maintain common ornamental planting including shrubs, trees and annual bedding plants.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.</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>Full uniform and PPE</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (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 Chris Camfield – Streetscene Manager on 0118 937 3040 or email <a href="mailto:Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview format:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Question &amp; answer panel interview
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plant identification Test
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Formal route planning, vehicle defect and Hand Held Machinery tests
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interview process will last for approximately 1.5hrs
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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About the role:
Are you an experienced and highly organised administrator with a passion for supporting educational leadership? Leaways School, part of the Kedleston Group, is looking for a dedicated Headteacher’s Office Manager to provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract, end date: 31/08/2026.
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Act as the first point of contact for the Headteacher’s office with professionalism and warmth</li>
<li>Manage the Headteacher’s diary, appointments, and correspondence</li>
<li>Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions</li>
<li>Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion</li>
<li>Liaise with staff, parents, governors, and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Organise school events, visits, and key calendar activities</li>
<li>Maintain accurate digital and paper-based records</li>
<li>Support the wider admin team and foster a collaborative office environment</li>
</ul>
<h3>Safeguarding &amp; Wellbeing</h3>
<ul>
<li>Promote the safety, health, and welfare of staff and students</li>
<li>Participate in safeguarding training and uphold child protection policies</li>
<li>Act as a positive role model at all times</li>
</ul>
<h3>Training &amp; Development</h3>
<ul>
<li>Engage in induction, supervision, and ongoing training</li>
<li>Stay up to date with school policies and procedures</li>
<li>Undertake any training or duties as directed by the Headteacher</li>
</ul>
<h3>&nbsp;What We’re Looking For:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in a senior administrative or PA role</li>
<li>Excellent organisational and communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality</li>
<li>A proactive, flexible, and professional approach</li>
<li>Strong IT skills and familiarity with school systems (desirable)</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
<ul>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.</li>
<li>The opportunity to shape and develop a growing school.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
</ul>
At Leaways School, we offer a unique opportunity to lead a school with a strong ethos and commitment to excellence. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people and their families while working within a supportive, child-centred and forward-thinking organisation.
Who are we?
Leaways School is an independent specialist day school in Clapton, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 17. The school provides a safe learning environment for children and young people with
social, emotional and mental health needs including autism and an
EHC Plan. We also have a dedicated primary unit taking children from 7 years old. We aim to offer as close to a mainstream experience as possible but provide the additional care and support needed around each young person to enable them to thrive.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

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Kedleston Group

Headteacher's Office Manager

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Required for 1 September 2025, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Cover Supervisor to join the staff of our outstanding school.&nbsp;
Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos.&nbsp; The school was rated ‘outstanding’ in its last OFSTED inspection in November 2024.
The Cover Supervisor’s role involves the delivery of work which is set for students in the case of their usual teacher’s absence.&nbsp; This is not a teaching position but the Cover Supervisor is expected to ensure that students remain on task and complete work to the best of their ability.&nbsp; There are also additional administration duties in curriculum areas to perform if the cover supervisor is not needed to cover absent colleagues.
Salary range: BGI 9 – actual salary between £20,245 - £21,204, including London weighting.
Hours: 33.75 hours per week, term time only, plus INSET.
The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, confident and well-organised and share the school’s commitment to helping all students achieve their potential.&nbsp; They will also need to have had some experience of working with young people, preferably in education.
This position may suit someone who is considering a career in teaching.&nbsp; Ranelagh enjoys links with Reading University and the Bracknell Forest Secondary Schools Training Partnership, supporting the training of between 5 and 10 trainee teachers each year.
Ranelagh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via, the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email, <a href="mailto:recruitment@ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk</a>.&nbsp; Details of the post are also available on the school website.&nbsp;
Closing Date for applications:&nbsp; Thursday, 26th June 2025 at 12.00.
The school reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.

Cover Supervisor

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Are you passionate about smart transport solutions and making a real difference to how people move around Reading? We are looking for a&nbsp;Traffic Signals &amp; ITS Technician&nbsp;to join our dynamic Network Services team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Reading’s transport infrastructure, supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of intelligent transport systems (ITS) including traffic signals and CCTV.
&nbsp; 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. 
About the Role:
You will play a key part in supporting the operation and optimisation of Reading’s Urban Traffic Management &amp; Control (UTMC) systems, including technologies like SCOOT, MOVA and Variable Message Signs (VMS) As a Traffic Signals &amp; ITS Technician you will assist with traffic signal controller testing, site acceptance testing, and the modelling of complex junctions to improve traffic flow. Your work will also involve helping to design and implement traffic control schemes, contributing to technical reports and drawings, and supporting the planning and coordination of events that impact the highway network. Additionally, you’ll liaise with internal teams, neighbouring authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of intelligent transport solutions across the borough. What We’re Looking For:
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<li>A strong interest in transport systems and willingness to work towards relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ in electrical work or ITS).</li>
<li>Good communication and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Experience in a technical or office-based environment with the ability to manage a varied workload.</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) and willingness to work occasional out-of-hours shifts.</li>
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 We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.&nbsp; You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new technical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio. 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 -&nbsp;work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency -&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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 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>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and 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>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>
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Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2025 Interview date: Intended to be 17th and 18th July 2025 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Penman – Network Services Manager – <a href="mailto:james.penman@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.penman@reading.gov.uk</a> or on 0118 937 2202. &nbsp;
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.

Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Technician

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The Joint Legal Team is a leading shared legal service for Berkshire councils. Working collaboratively, to play a key role in supporting vulnerable adults, children, and young people. Joint Legal Team is a high performing team and has recently been shortlisted as Legal Team of the Year by Lawyers in Local Government (LLG).
Hosted by Reading Borough Council, our forward-thinking team operates from modern offices in Reading town centre, close to transport links and courts. We aim to be the best place to practice law in local government, delivering high-quality legal advice, embracing innovation, and expanding our services.
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
We are looking for an experienced senior solicitor, barrister, or FILEX to lead our Adults, Education, and Employment Team. This is a great opportunity for leadership development, managing a growing team that supports all Berkshire councils. You will oversee legal services delivery, ensure efficiency, and contribute to the Legal Services Management Team.
With a client-focused, collaborative approach, you’ll handle diverse legal matters, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our Legal Operations Team supports you in implementing efficient systems, with a pathway toward Lexcel accreditation.
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
About you
We are looking for a dedicated legal professional with a valid practising certificate as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and substantial post-qualification experience in legal practice.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and management expertise, excelling under pressure while meeting tight deadlines with efficiency. Exceptional communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with a proactive and adaptable approach.
We seek someone eager to contribute to service improvement, embracing innovation to support the continued growth and success of the team.
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 <a href="mailto:recruitment@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@reading.gov.uk</a> or for an informal chat about this role, please contact Michael Graham, the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Services, <a href="mailto:michael.graham@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.graham@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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.

Strategic Lead - Adult Social Care and Education Law

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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in education law? We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled education lawyer to join our Adult Social Care and Education Team at Reading Borough Council.
Now is the perfect time to be part of our journey as we strive to be the best place to practice law in local government—close to our customers, investing in the best talent, leveraging legal technology, and expanding our business to new partners.
Reading’s Legal Service provides professional, high-quality legal advice and representation to support the Council and its partners. Our Joint Legal Team is a long-standing shared service for all Berkshire councils and a recognized centre of excellence for childcare, adults, and education law. We also lead an internal Corporate Legal Team handling a wide range of legal matters for the Council. The Joint Legal Team is a high performing team and has recently been shortlisted as Legal Team of the Year by Lawyers in Local Government (LLG).
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
As an Education Lawyer, you will manage a caseload of SEN appeals, providing expert legal advice while ensuring compliance with education law frameworks through judicial reviews. You will offer clear, strategic guidance to a diverse range of stakeholders and take responsibility for advocacy in SEND Tribunals.
Working within a dynamic and supportive team, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines while delivering effective and impactful legal solutions. Let me know if you'd like any refinements
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
About you
Our ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of key education legislation, with expertise in handling special education needs appeals and conducting advocacy at SEND Tribunals. They should hold a current practising certificate, qualifying them to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, and possess post-qualification experience in education law, including SEN appeals.
The role requires the ability to perform effectively under pressure, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality legal support. A collaborative approach is essential, as the candidate will work closely within a team to provide strategic advice to a wide range of stakeholders. Additionally, strong advocacy skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders will be key to success in this role
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 Lindsey Marks, Strategic Lead for Adult Social Care and Education at <a href="mailto:Lindsey.Marks@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lindsey.Marks@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 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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