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Teacher of English - King Edward VI Community College (Education South West)
- South Hams, Devon, South Devon
- Full Time
- MPS / UPS: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum (FTE)
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and inspiring Teacher of English to join our thriving English & Media Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5, with the potential to teach up to A Level. At KEVICC, excellent teaching comes first. You will be an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who leads by example, inspires curiosity and a love of English, and is dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for all students. Applications from Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed; we have an excellent track record of supporting ECTs through high-quality mentoring and professional development. You will join a forward-thinking, collaborative school where staff are deeply committed to the success, wellbeing and potential of every young person. KEVICC is proudly comprehensive, inclusive and kind, and our students are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, you will see the difference your teaching makes. As part of Education South West, a trust of local primary and secondary schools, you will benefit from exciting opportunities to collaborate across a network of like-minded schools, including access to a nationally recognised Teaching School Hub based at Kingsbridge. We are looking for a great teacher with energy, professionalism, resilience and a good sense of humour — someone who will inspire, challenge and engage students day in, day out. We offer: A highly supportive and visible team of colleagues who are hardworking, collaborative and committed to young people. Bespoke professional development and clear career pathways, including NPQs and the Early Career Framework. The opportunity to teach English across the full age and ability range, from Year 7 to Year 13. The chance to work with fantastic students in a truly comprehensive setting. A beautiful location in the South Hams, offering an exceptional quality of life. King Edward VI Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will: Be an excellent classroom practitioner who consistently meets the Teachers’ Standards. Demonstrate a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes in English, or show clear potential to do so. Be ambitious for students, with high standards and a people-centred approach. Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for English that inspires learners. Be an effective and confident communicator who is energetic, enthusiastic and enjoys working with young people. Bring fresh ideas and creativity, using their love of the subject to engage, enthuse and challenge students. Be highly organised and an effective classroom manager, creating a positive learning environment with high expectations through a wide range of up-to-date and successful teaching strategies. Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to the wider life of the school. Be willing to support enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities and residential visits. Have the ability to work successfully with students across the full ability range, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis. ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. KEVICC (King Edward VI Community College) is located in the vibrant town of Totnes and serves a wide and diverse community. To learn more about our school, visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@KEVICC), Instagram (@kevicc.totnes) and YouTube (KEVICC Totnes). We strongly encourage prospective applicants to get in touch ahead of applying. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sophie Greig, Head of English Faculty at sophie.greig@kingedwardvi.org.uk . For further information and to apply please visit, Teacher of English at King Edward VI Community College, Totnes, Devon | MyNewTerm . Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
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Children's Team Manager - Kinship Support & Private Fostering
- Devon
- Full Time
- £51,356 - £55,604 p.a
12 month Secondment/Fixed-term Maternity cover. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated manager to lead our Kinship & Special Guardianship Order Support and Private Fostering team . As manager, you will oversee the provision of support services for kinship carers and private fostering assessments, ensuring that children and young people in these arrangements receive high quality support. Your leadership will be essential in managing service delivery, implementing development of the team, and ensuring statutory duties are undertaken. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the SGO Support team and the Private Fostering team, overseeing day to day support and assessments. Ensure the provision of high quality support services for kinship carers, SGO families, and private fostering arrangements. Manage a team of social workers and family practitioners. Work closely with the social work teams, families, carers, and multi agency partners to ensure children's needs are met and that support services are accessible. Oversee assessments of needs and support plans for carers and families. Manage resources and budgets effectively. About you Advocating for the children and young people of Devon, you will model social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations. You will champion restorative practice and encourage a collaborative culture, where opportunities for reflection and learning are supported. You will deliver on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to unqualified/alternatively qualified staff, students, and less experienced social workers. You will evidence how pausing and reflecting can enable us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Your skills and experience will include: A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Significant experience working in children's services, with a focus on fostering, kinship care, or special guardianship. Proven leadership and management experience, ideally within a local authority or related setting. Strong knowledge of the legal framework surrounding kinship care, SGOs, and private fostering. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills. Experience in managing budgets and resources effectively. A high-level of written and verbal communication skills* The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work Exceptional recording and planning skills A valid UK driving licence and access to a car* * Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act Working in Children’s Social Care in Devon Devon County Council is currently on an ambitious journey of cultural change. We're continuing to embed restorative practice and relational ways of working and we believe that for most, the family home is the best place for children to live and thrive. We are extremely proud of our Children’s Social Care workforce and what they have achieved (and will continue to achieve) for children and families throughout Devon. We offer some fantastic employee benefits, including: Generous annual leave, with an option to purchase more Free onsite parking Flexible working opportunities and promotion of a healthy work-life balance, including working from home where possible – Please visit Happy to Talk Flexible Working for more information Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme For more information please visit our Working for Devon page . For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Service Manager Herdaypal Johal - herdaypal.johal@devon.gov.uk This advert closes on 15 February 2026. Please note that if a sufficient number of applications are received prior to this date, the advert may close early so apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Internal Applicants: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please note: At this time we are only accepting applications from candidates who are currently residing in the UK, and are unable to consider overseas applications. Additional Information This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. REQ009188 - Children's Social Care
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Project Support Assistant (Set for Success) - Active Devon
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £24,796 per annum, pro rata
Fixed term for 12 months RINGFENCED for young people aged 18–25 (see criteria below) This role is being offered as a positive-action opportunity, ringfenced for young people aged 18–25 who are care experienced*, have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), or are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). We are committed to being inclusive and providing a supportive working environment, and we welcome applications from young people who may face barriers to work. If you require the application in an alternative format or need support to apply, please contact us.‑action opportunity, ring‑fenced for young people aged 18–25 who are care‑experienced *Please note the legal definition of a care experienced young person/care leaver is a young person aged 16-25 years old who has been 'looked after' by the local authority at some point since they were 14 years old and were in care on or after their 16th birthday. Please see ‘Am I a Care Experienced Young Person’ information sheet for more information. An Exciting Opportunity Are you looking for an exciting developmental job opportunity, working in an organisation which helps people to be more active and benefit from moving more? If yes, then this exciting new opportunity to join the Active Devon Team delivering the Set for Success programme could be for you, where you can make a tangible impact on young people’s lives. The Role We are seeking a committed team player to join us as a Project Support Assistant. This is a vital role in organising, administrating, and supporting schools and athlete mentors to deliver the programme, which is aimed at young people who are most at risk of becoming not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET). This rare opportunity will develop transferable skills in school support, event administration, customer service and data management. You will be keen to work within a team and deliver excellent results for young people in the local area. This is a fabulous opportunity to learn and build relationships with Athlete Mentors, local organisations, and to support the Set for Success school network in your locality. You will work closely with passionate professionals and experience first-hand the difference sport, physical activity, and leadership can make. You will also have the opportunity of a structured programme of personal development support provided. The role will be mainly office based at the Active Devon offices at Haven Banks in Exeter, and there will be a requirement to travel to schools involved in the Set for Success programme. What you’ll be doing Supporting Athlete Mentors in delivering a youth leadership programme in selected schools Assisting with school engagement, event planning, and customer service Managing data and helping to ensure smooth delivery of the Set for Success initiative in your local area Developing your leadership and organisational skills in a real-world environment Providing support to the Active Devon Early Life team on wider projects What we’re looking for A strong interest in sport/physical activity and youth development A team player with excellent communication skills Eagerness to learn and develop professionally Ability to engage with young people, schools, and other stakeholders Organisational skills and attention to detail About Active Devon Active Devon is a community focussed, not for profit organisation with a vision of everyone in Devon active for life. We know the benefits of being active are life-changing, helping to reduce inequalities and delivering huge value in our communities. We are seeking someone whose values and passion align with ours and who will want to join us in making movement a positive part of people’s lives, whatever their background. The working environment at Active Devon is a busy one, but friendly, informal and energetic. Active Devon is hosted by Devon County Council through which you would be employed. This opportunity to join the Active Devon Team is in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust (YST) and the Set for Success programme is funded by the Wimbledon Foundation in partnership with Barclays. Flexible hours and working pattern We understand that flexibility is important to people in today’s busy world, and we value flexibility too. Within our overall requirements we have flexibility to make a part-time or full appointment. Therefore, we welcome applications from people seeking roles between 30 and 37 hours (i.e. full time) per week. We also have flexibility to offer an annual working pattern that allows hours to be weighted differently between school term and non-term times. If you have specific preferences, we welcome the opportunity to discuss them during the recruitment process. Flexibility is genuinely valued, and we always try to accommodate the preferences of those applying for part time roles where possible. Please state clearly on your application whether you are interested in full time or part time (including preferences for min / max hours per week). If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Lisa Alford, Local Partnerships Manager at lisa.alford@activedevon.org or you can call 07582 350349. How to apply Applicants must submit a completed application by midnight on Thursday 19th February 2026. The selection interviews are on Thursday 26th February 2026. Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ009189
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