As we grow older we all face new challenges but that doesn't stop us from wanting a fulfilling, independent life. At Age UK Devon, we are passionate that everyone should have the opportunity to be able to make the most of later life, whatever their circumstances, wants and needs. We offer specialised independent advice and quality services to help older people love later life.If you want to help us make a difference, you may be the Trustee we are looking for. The Board of Trustees is responsible for effective governance of the charity and determining strategy. Trustees need a broad outlook and to be able to commit to up to four meetings a year.  There are additional committee meetings for elected trustees.More information can be found within the Trustee Role OutlineWe are seeking to recruit two new Trustees to join our Board. We are looking for people from a range of backgrounds who can bring a variety of professional and lived experience to help support the Charity to deliver our strategy. We are particularly interested in applications from people with a background in governance, Human Resources, marketing, fundraising and business development.For an informal chat about this role and for information on how to apply, please call Sophie Littlewood, Chief Executive on 0333 241 2340 or send an email to info@ageukdevon.org.uk

Taunton Deane Partnership College (TDPC) is one of four Pupil Referral Units commissioned by Somerset Council and Somerset schools, covering Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe.  We work alongside students (5-16 years) in several ways: those who have an EHCP naming us as their school; students with medical needs that inhibits their access to mainstream settings; those who have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school and in partnership with schools through our Centres and in Outreach.Required to start as soon as possible.We are looking to appoint a Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer to support the work of our Designated Safeguarding Lead and our SENCo. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop this new post and to make a difference to these two critical areas for the school. We are looking for a someone who:•  Has a working knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and Special Education Needs and how it applies in a school context •  Has excellent administration and time management skills coupled with experience of working with children and young people and their parents/carers•  Is confident, resilient and dependable and is committed to high quality support for young people•  Is organised and hard working – willing and able to go the extra mile.TDPC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful candidates will be required to demonstrate a high awareness of these areas and undergo an enhanced DBS check.  We also conduct online checks of all applicants during the shortlisting process.If you would like an informal discussion and/or would like to visit us, please email our Headteacher, Kim Lawrence, on office@tdpc.somerset.sch.ukWe welcome applications from colleagues in mainstream schools, special schools and alternative provision.Further details and an application form can be downloaded below.Please email your completed application form to Sarah Stone, Business Manager at sstone@tdpc.somerset.sch.uk by 9am Monday 13 May 2024.

Required to start as soon as possible.Details:St Peter’s is an oversubscribed school, known as a high performing school and nationally recognised for our approaches to character education. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ November 2019 and SIAMS inspection (‘Excellent’ May 2019) indicate the significant progress we have made in developing well rounded students who ‘live life to the full’.  As a Beacon School, Relational and Restorative Approaches are key to how we educate for a wise, courageous and compassionate community.This is an opportunity for someone, who has skill and passion for improving the life chances of students with significant literacy needs, to temporarily lead the DELL Provision. Launched in the autumn of 2019, the D.E.L.L. delivers a custom designed curriculum built to address the needs of students who enter secondary school requiring significant additional support with their literacy skills.The post is fixed term due to a need for Maternity Cover.You will:•           have expertise in the teaching of literacy;•           have a passion for building strong relationships with our most vulnerable children;•           have experience of teaching students with significantly below expected levels of literacy;•           be well-versed in responsive teaching that looks to regularly adapt and innovate according to the needs of individuals and groups.Are you a strong, visionary Teacher of Literacy with passion, energy and creativity? Do you inspire young people to excel? Do you want to work with an experienced team of supportive professionals who aim high and achieve excellent results?Our students make working here a real pleasure, and as such we have high expectation for both our students and ourselves.We offer:•           a welcoming and friendly team of excellent staff;•           a supportive working environment;•           students with a drive to succeed.A willingness and ability to offer time and energy to our wellbeing programme &/or extra-curricular provision (which we believe adds significant value to our character based approaches to education, including our Duke of Edinburgh and Ten Tors), will be taken into consideration for applications.As a Church of England Aided School, in cases of equal merit preference will be given to candidates who are in sympathy with the foundation.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 a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.Please visit www.spexe.org for more information and to apply.Closing Date: Sunday 23.59pm 12th May 2024