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Year 3/4 Class Teacher - Stokeinteignhead Primary School (United Schools Federation)

Multiple Locations
Part Time
MPS 1-6

United Schools Federation is seeking to appoint a part time class teacher starting as soon as possible, to cover maternity leave at Stokeinteignhead Primary School. The appointment will be fixed term, working Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in our mixed age, year 3/4 class.Applications are welcome from all teachers who are confident in their ability to ensure that the children continue making excellent progress and achieve their full potential. We are seeking professionals of superb quality who can continue and improve on the excellent work already achieved. Our whole team is motivated, hard-working and dedicated and we value new colleagues who are passionate about learning, highly organised, with a great sense of humour, who will participate fully in school life and commit to raising standards. We are proud of our school and would recommend a visit. Please contact the school office to arrange. Your salary will be paid in accordance with the latest School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document. The salary will be payable on the Main Pay Scale, 1 to 6 according to qualifications and experience, in line with Professional Standards for Teachers, subject to statutory deductions in respect of superannuation, tax and national insurance.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 the school website to view our safeguarding policy.To Apply: All applications must be on DCC (Teacher) Application forms only Applications should be emailed to applications@st-michaels-pri.devon.sch.uk and will be acknowledged.The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 12th December 2024. You will be informed by email if selected for interview - Tuesday 17th December 2024.

Cleaner - Orchard Vale Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Part Time
Grade A: £23,656 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Orchard Vale Community School is looking to recruit a cleaner. The successful candidate must have cleaning experience, and we are seeking someone who is hardworking and reliable.This is a permanent position working 12 hours per week Monday to Friday, between 3.36pm to 6pm. It is a 41-week contract, which includes a 1-week clean in the Easter holidays and 2-weeks clean in the summer holidays.The successful candidate will be working in a team of other cleaners and will be line managed by the Head Cleaner and Headteacher. They will have the responsibility for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in our buildings through daily duties. These duties will include vacuuming, sweeping, and washing floors, dusting, and polishing, cleaning lavatories, and removing rubbish.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://ovschool.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3694035 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 13th December 2024.

Teaching Assistant - Bolham Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Full Time
Grade C: £24,790 - £25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic classroom Teaching Assistant who will initially be based in lower KS2.A small amount of whole class teaching and small group work will be expected of the successful candidate. This role also will incorporate the running of our popular Breakfast Club, hence the earlier start.Whilst this is a fixed term contract in the first instance, there may be the opportunities for a permanent position within the Trust in the future.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://bolhamprimary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3693526 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 12th December 2024.

School Nurse - Special Partnership Trust

Multiple Locations
Full Time
NHS Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 FTE

Location: The Special Partnership Trust Office, Pencalenick School, Truro with travel to other schools within Cornwall.Hybrid Working: YesResponsible to: Chair of Compliance, Safety & Wellbeing Committee / Inter-agency Committee / CEORequired to start as soon as possible.This is a new and exciting role within the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary Multi-Academy Trust who are redefining Special Educational Needs in the UK. Our mission is clear; to be a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference to people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.The Special Partnership Trust is a specialist provider that is continuing to grow and develop Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision across the South West. The Trust is currently developing innovative approaches to deliver a new, integrated specialist healthcare provision across the Trust. This means there are new opportunities to work as part of our team.  We are looking for someone who will lead the development of a comprehensive pupil healthcare approach across the Trust, working with specialist professionals as part of an inter-agency team. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a comprehensive health offer to pupils with complex health needs, working with partners, pupils, parent, carers, and manage a Trust team of Healthcare Leads. The postholder will be supported by Trust services to develop career pathways for Trust staff as part of a sustainable approach to supporting SEND.The opportunity would suit a knowledgeable healthcare individual that is passionate about supporting young people. Someone, who is excited, curious and motivated to find solutions and make a difference.  If you believe you have the necessary skill set to work with partners to develop a new innovative service that forms a crucial aspect of the high-quality specialist provision that the Trust delivers, we would like to hear from you.Benefits:We provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include:A choice of the NHS Pension for Healthcare staff through directional body status or the Local Government Pension Scheme.37 days paid holiday (incl. bank holidays) for Support Staff, from start of employment with the Trust.A combination of working at the Trust Office in Truro, hybrid working and visiting schools in Cornwall with travel expenses or access to a pool car.Access to ‘Extra Special’, the Trust’s employee reward portal. The portal provides access to all our employee benefits including hundreds of retailer discounts and cash back offers.Simply Health Optimise Health Plan – supporting employees and their families with health care costs and also including access to counselling services, health checks and other tools via a myWellbeing App.Employees Assistance Programme, designed to help staff deal with personal and professional problems.Occupational Health support from Medigold Health Protect and access to Thrive, a clinically led NHS approved mental wellbeing App.Cycle 2 Work Scheme via salary sacrifice.Discounted gym memberships with Better Leisure.Learning & Development/CPD opportunities. The Trust is committed to developing staff and providing access to quality assured training to enable individuals to reach their full potential.Contact us:If you would like to discuss the role in confidence please contact Guy Chappell, CEO, on 07807 495402 or Ruth Carpenter, Headteacher – Nancealverne School on 01736 365039.For further information, please visit the Special Partnership website: www.specialpartnership.org The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.An application pack can be found here: Special Partnership Trust - School NurseTo apply, please complete an Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form and return to Steven Pope, Trust HR Manager: spope@specialpartnership.org

Communications Content Creation Officer - Devon Wildlife Trust

Multiple Locations
Full Time
£26,976 per annum (plus 7% pension)

Registered Charity Number no 213224Are you passionate about nature and wildlife? Do you have experience of generating great communications content and the delivery of effective social media campaigns? Do you have the skills and creative flare to help the Trust to reach bigger and wider audiences with great stories about our work? If so, this could be the role for you.As a leading charity with bold ambitions, we rely on the support of thousands of individuals across Devon to act for nature, to encourage others to do the same, and to care enough to support us financially. There are many stories just waiting to be told about Devon’s wildlife and about our work. The purpose of this role is to capture those stories, to transform them into engaging content, and to use a range of channels to effectively reach new and existing audiences. The Content Creation Officer will join a friendly team of committed communicators and fundraisers and will play a vital role in helping DWT to deliver its ambitious vision for nature’s recovery.This is a full-time, permanent post based at Cricklepit Mill in Exeter. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website: http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs

Travel & Tourism Tutor - Discovery College (YMCA Plymouth)

Multiple Locations
Part Time
Discovery College pay bands (dependent on experience)

Location: Discovery College (YMCA Plymouth), Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, PL5 3NGYMCA Plymouth Discovery College has a vacancy for a Travel & Tourism Tutor teaching BTech Level 2. This role will include teaching, preparing for external assessments, IV and marking assignments.This post is a part time role, Monday & Wednesday 08:00-16:00 (15 hours) teaching plus 4 hours admin (flexible) = 19 hours in totalThis is a permanent appointment. An early start date is preferred. The salary rate will be dependent on experience and will be subject to the Discovery College pay bands.The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and two satisfactory references will also be required.Working at YMCA Plymouth involves working alongside young people and vulnerable adults and we view our responsibility to safeguard them as a high priority. We will therefore undertake a rigid checking process prior to any employment being commenced.It should be noted also that as part of a recruitment process a check is also made on social media of applicants.For additional information regarding the post please contact: Vic Hibbert (Human Resources Business Partner) on 07724242839.A Job Description & Person Specification plus an application form can be obtained from; vic.h@ymcaplymouth.org.ukClosing date for applications will be 24th December 2024.

Centre Manager - Running Deer School

Multiple Locations
Full Time
£38,000 actual salary

Centre Manager, Running Deer School. This is a none teaching position.Reporting to Director of Education (DSL and SENCo)About Running DeerRunning Deer is a not-for-profit organisation, which supports adults and children with learning and mental health difficulties, disabilities, and those not in education, employment or training. We provide access to education, training, volunteering, life skills opportunities, and work experience through a variety of outdoors-oriented projects. These projects include the provision of a registered independent school and interventions programme.About Running Deer SchoolRunning Deer School is based just outside Moretonhampstead on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The school provides small, specialist, high-support education provision for local education authorities. Firmly grounded in outdoor education and rural skills, and with a strong focus on core academic achievement, we work with children and young people between 8 and 16 with a range of special educational needs. Running Deer School is a Trauma Informed School.Centre Manager Role and ResponsibilitiesAs the Centre Manager you will be responsible for:The running of the school on a day-to-day basisWorking alongside the Director of Education in relation to school strategyWorking with the Director of Education (and SENCO) to oversee the quality of teaching and learning and ensure the curriculum meets the needs of the students at our school and that we have the right provision in place for our students.Assisting the Director of Education at a strategic level on the implementation of the School Development Plan Line managing staff within the school and deal with any HR issues that may arise, share in the appraisal of members of staffWorking with the Director of Education, plan and deliver inset training and arrange regular staff meetingsEnsuring the promotion of a positive and innovative learning environment, where learners can reach their full potential, and learning is engaging and challenging.Maintaining close communication with parents/carers and provide opportunities for them and other family members to engage in the schoolEnsuring records are kept up to date and provide reports to the Governors and Board of Directors as appropriate.You will also be required to:Work with the Director of Education, School Governors, and Board of Directors to ensure all policies and procedures are current.Undertaking Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities, reporting to the DSL (Director of Education), training will be provided.To ensure that policies, procedures, routines, and rules are properly understood and observed by both students and staff.To work with the Health and Safety team to ensure that the school meets H&S requirementsWork with the Director of Education to support and develop the professional learning programs and development opportunities for staffEnsure a positive and supportive model exists for staff assessment and development and develop professional learning and development opportunities for staff.Create conditions conducive to team building, staff welfare and pastoral care.Any other reasonable duties relating to this post.We are looking for someone who is/has:Experience within the education sector A business or education graduate or has significant relevant experienceA well-grounded inspirational individual with recent leadership experience, excellent leadership skills and line management experience.Highly organised with the ability to be adaptable and anticipate a complex changing environmentA strategic thinker with the ability to analyse, priorities and planExperience of working with digital communications technologiesApproachable, dynamic, self-motivated, and well organisedSkilled to generate positive approaches to learningExcellent communication skills both verbally and writtenOrganised, diligent and willing to think creativelyModelling high standards of professional behaviourHas excellent knowledge of child protection and health and safetyEnjoys being outdoors!Things to consider:Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which will include a check against the Children’s Barred List. References will always be taken up.You will need to be able to work with children and young people who may display aggressive or non-compliant behaviour in a sensitive but firm way, while at all times ensuring that they are kept safe and well.Running Deer School is in a rural location on the edge of Dartmoor, approximately 2 miles from Moretonhampstead.If you would like to chat to someone regarding this position, please call 01647400201 and ask to speak to Nick (Director of Education).For an application pack please email info@runningdeer.org.ukDeadline is Friday 20th December 2024.

Kitchen Manager - Orchard Vale Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Part Time
Grade D: £25,992 - £27,711 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Orchard Vale Community School is a successful and friendly school that provides exciting and rewarding learning opportunities for its pupils.We require a highly motivated Kitchen Manager from mid-December 2024 who is a talented individual, has great cooking skills along with a passion for preparing fresh food from scratch.We are seeking someone who is passionate about providing fresh, healthy food for the children and staff and who will work closely with our school team. We employ our own catering staff to provide in house catering. We have a large, well-equipped kitchen and a friendly team and an experienced Academy catering lead who will work alongside you.Successful candidates will:Manage the day-to-day preparation of meals to a high standard within budgetOrder food and materialsMaintain a hygienic kitchenEffectively manage other members of the kitchen teamPromote the service to attract the maximum number of children and positively encourage healthy food choicesPossess knowledge and experience as a Kitchen Manager along with the minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Catering; Level 3 would be preferableHave a proven track record of managing teams and controlling catering budgetsYou will receive a full induction and appropriate training. You will need to have some experience of working in a large kitchen, preferably in a school context.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Fiona Pearce Headteacher or Emily Gulliford Associate Headteacher by email to orchardvale@ventrus.org.uk. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://ovschool.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3673406 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9th December 2024.

Teacher - St Mary's C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Part Time
MPS - UPS: £31,650 - £49,084 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.We are looking to appoint a part-time class teacher to join our staff team for a fixed term maternity cover period, from 1st January 2025 for at least two terms. The role will initially be teaching on Mondays and Tuesdays with PPA time for part of Wednesday.We are looking for someone who:Is an excellent teacher with a proven track record of pupil progress and closing gaps in attainment.Is committed to upholding the school’s ethos, including the Christian distinctiveness.Has evidence of exemplary positive behaviour management skills.Has excellent communication skills leading to effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.Is a reflective and open practitioner, who will seek advice and support and be keen to embrace new ideas and practices.The role will be initially based in Year 1. We are open to applications from ECTs.At St. Mary’s C of E Primary School our curriculum is designed to inspire enthusiasm for learning, to ensure achievement and to support pupil well-being and development.Personal development sits at the heart of all that we do with an emphasis on the curriculum and wider opportunities supporting pupils to be confident, resilient, independent and to develop strength of character. Our curriculum enables us to build strong relationships, celebrate diversity, encourage respect and build a sense of community. It provides and acknowledges success for all children, in all aspects of their development and it recognises, encourages and celebrates all types of talent.All pupils, including the disadvantaged and most vulnerable, are given opportunities to engage with a full curriculum that provides essential knowledge to become educated citizens and succeed in life.Following our last Ofsted inspection (March 2023), St Mary’s was judged as continuing to be a good school. The school was last inspected under SIAMS in March 2022 and was judged good in all areas too.School visits are welcomed. If you'd like to arrange to look around the school, please contact Zoe Stevens (Headteacher) at zoe.stevens@ventrus.org.uk to arrange a visit.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://stmarysce.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3688950 The closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 9th December 2024.

Geography Teacher - Pilton Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Full Time
MPS - UPS: £31,650 - £49,084

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Are you a Geography Teacher looking for a new challenge or your first teaching job?Applications welcome from experienced Geography teachers and also newly qualified (ECT) Geography teachers.The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic teacher of Geography as soon as possible to 31st October 2025. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher and will have the advantage of, Working alongside our highly committed, professional and dedicated team Excellent support packages for NQTs and new staff Outstanding opportunities for CPD.You must have high expectations of yourself, your colleagues and your students and be committed to creating a stimulating learning environment which challenges everyone to achieve the highest standards, You must be highly organised, with the ability to establish effective learning opportunities and deliver outstanding lessons; encouraging our students to be the best they can.If you have the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support students to ensure they make good progress - we would like to hear from you.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://piltoncollege.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3688928 The closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 9th December 2024.

Primary School Class Teachers - Cornerstone Academy Trust

Multiple Locations
Multiple Terms

We are seeking to recruit a range of teachers to be initially based at one of our Exeter or Exmouth Schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of great teachers. Whilst the positions will become available from January 2025, we would like where possible to accommodate an earlier start towards the end of the autumn term. This would allow us a handover period before our colleagues leave.With our excellent provision for professional development, you will benefit from support and development that will allow you to flourish as a teacher. Our motto is ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’ and so you will be joining a team that creates a powerful ethos that supports children to have high aspirations to achieve their full potential. Teachers from across the Trust adopt a team-teaching approach to work together to create a knowledge rich, purposeful, and project-based curriculum, where through the meaningful use of technology, you will help prepare our pupils for the ever-changing digital world of the 21st Century. We will empower you to teach innovatively, reflectively, and collaboratively within cross Trust teams. Our amazing team of teachers deliver high quality lessons and projects in a way that blends physical and digital learning environments, through video calling and online resources. This is an opportunity for you to build on the international reputation that the schools have for the teaching of reading, its project-based curriculum, where the digital tools empower both the teacher and learner alike. We have dedicated mental health leads and through a supportive network of teachers in each year group who share their planning digitally, the combined talents of the teachers from across the schools will support you in your teaching role. Our digital approach has reduced the burden of assessment as we track children’s progress through the digital assessment suite where these assessments are done within the classroom using an adaptive approach that helps us triangulate and plan for the needs of each child. There is a strong coaching culture that supports and develops all staff and children within the Trust.The work of the DfE curriculum hubs, that we are responsible for regionally, will create opportunity for you to showcase your excellent practice and be part of a wider network of professional development opportunities that will help you reflect on your own practice whilst preparing you for those next steps in your teaching career. Each of the schools serves a different community and so we can provide that next step in your career. The Trust is well resourced with a high investment in the learning environment, dedicated libraries, a 1:1 digital device programme, and dedicated learning spaces including TV studios, science and art rooms and outdoor learning and forest school spaces. There is a dedicated Nursery in each school with a strong Early Years Team creating strong foundations for each child’s education journey. Additionally, there is a well-planned programme of outdoor education with an extensive range of trips and residentials. Sport is a core thread where the children have over 2hrs of sport each week, culminating in our older children learning to climb, kayak, ride a bike, fence, and play golf, as well as competing in the well-established team sports. Every child has the chance to find their area of strength and excel in it, whether through the creative arts, musical theatre, sporting competitions, modern foreign languages all whilst maintaining that key focus on ensuring that the core literacy and numeracy skills are well taught to unlock these wider opportunities. We provide our own bus service, wrap around care and family dining service along with a full range of extra-curricular activities. We hope that you will bring your skills, talent, and passion to further enhance the wide offer that supports every child, whatever their need. A Cornerstone school is a place where you can flourish as a teacher.We have enhanced the teachers’ pay and conditions through the provision of a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme, an electric car scheme, performance related pay progression and subsidised meals in our staff café, with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment and will work in modern, digitally enabled classrooms where children have access to their own Microsoft Surface device. To enable teachers to become the best they can be, we support them with a weekly investment in their professional development through training. We provide an online personalised training portal to enable each teacher to develop at their own pace. For ECT’s we deliver a weekly programme with specialist support from our ECT programme leader, a mentor and inputs delivered by experienced teachers. Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A job description and an application form can be obtained at Vacancies - The Cornerstone Academy Trust

Teaching Assistants - Cornerstone Academy Trust

Multiple Locations
Multiple Terms
See advert details.

The salary will normally, commence at a full time equivalent of £23,000 (based on 37 hour week and all year working), with the ability to progress through the pay scale. Proven relevant experience may warrant a starting salary higher up the pay scale. This will be pro rata adjusted for your hours per week and weeks worked per year.We are seeking for a range of Teaching Assistants to join our highly regarded teaching assistant staff within our Trust. We are looking for someone with relevant experience of working with children, who is enthusiastic about supporting and educating primary aged children. You will need to have a passion and commitment to wanting our young children to develop a life-long love of learning by being a positive, nurturing, and supportive role model. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. You will work alongside the class teachers to support children in all areas of the curriculum and to also assist in the preparation of the learning environment, liaising with staff, maintaining pupil records, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the teacher. You will also be involved in supporting children at break and lunch times in setting up our play provision or helping with the family dining arrangements in the school hall. As a teaching assistant you will have the exciting role of supporting children in learning to read, leading PE and Games sessions, going on school trips and residentials and taking responsibility for the mentoring and tutoring of individual children. We provide a full programme of extra-curricular activities, outdoor learning programmes, sporting squads and teams, dedicated art and science rooms, a library service and 1:1 digital devices for every pupil.You will also be involved in leading playtime activities with children and supporting within the family dining service where older children serve young children each lunch time.We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.A job description and an application form can be obtained at Vacancies - The Cornerstone Academy Trust

SEMH Specialist Resource Base Primary School Teaching Assistant - Cornerstone Academy Trust

Multiple Locations
Full Time
Pay will be matched to levels of experience

Exmouth based – starting January 2025 (or earlier if available)We are seeking to recruit a SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant to work within our modern, purpose-built Resource Base to support our SEMH Specialist Teacher in providing a high quality, personalised curriculum to support children’s individual needs. With the school being a recent addition to our Trust, this is an exciting opportunity to help pioneer and bring about change and to provide an enhanced provision to those children with additional needs to help them to access their education in an inclusive and supportive way. The position is permanent and will be available from January 2025, however we would very much welcome an earlier start. We are looking for someone with relevant experience of working with children with SEMH, who is enthusiastic about supporting and educating primary aged children. You will need to have a passion and commitment to wanting our young children to develop a life-long love of learning by being a positive, nurturing, and supportive role model and to help identify ways in which to reintegrate them into the classroom. You will work alongside the class teachers to support children in all areas of the curriculum and to also assist in the preparation of the learning environment, liaising with staff, maintaining pupil records, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the teacher. You will also be involved in supporting children at break and lunch times in setting up our play provision or helping with the family dining arrangements in the school hall. As a teaching assistant you will have the exciting role of supporting children in learning to read, leading PE and Games sessions, going on school trips and residentials and taking responsibility for the mentoring and tutoring of individual children. We provide a full programme of extra-curricular activities, outdoor learning programmes, sporting squads and teams, dedicated art and science rooms, a library service and 1:1 digital devices for every pupil. You will also be involved in leading playtime activities with children and supporting within the family dining service where older children serve young children each lunch time. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A job description and an application form can be obtained at Vacancies - The Cornerstone Academy Trust

SEMH Specialist Resource Base Primary School Teacher - Cornerstone Academy Trust

Multiple Locations
Full Time

Exmouth based – starting January 2025 (or earlier if available)We are seeking to recruit a SEMH Specialist Teacher to work within our modern, purpose-built Resource Base to provide a high quality, personalised curriculum to support a small group (6 – 8) of children’s individual needs. With the school being a recent addition to our Trust, this is an exciting opportunity to help pioneer and bring about change and to provide an enhanced provision to those children with additional needs to help them to access their education in an inclusive and supportive way. The position is permanent and will be available from January 2025, however we would very much welcome an earlier start. With our excellent provision for professional development, you will benefit from support and development that will allow you to flourish as a teacher. Our motto is ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’ and so you will be joining a team that creates a powerful ethos that supports children to have high aspirations to achieve their full potential. Working with Teachers from within the school and across the Trust you will ensure those children requiring SEMH support can access our broad and balanced curriculum to its fullest. The Trust adopt a team-teaching approach to work together to create a knowledge rich, purposeful, and project-based curriculum, where through the meaningful use of technology. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with SEMH needs using trauma-informed and relational approaches. We will empower you to teach innovatively, reflectively, and collaboratively within cross Trust teams. Our amazing team of teachers deliver high quality lessons and projects in a way that blends physical and digital learning environments, through video calling and online resources. This is an opportunity for you to build on the international reputation that the schools have for the teaching of reading, its project-based curriculum, where the digital tools empower both the teacher and learner alike. We have dedicated mental health leads and through a supportive network of teachers in each year group who share their planning digitally, the combined talents of the teachers from across the schools will support you in your teaching role. Our digital approach has reduced the burden of assessment as we track children’s progress through the digital assessment suite where these assessments are done within the classroom using an adaptive approach that helps us triangulate and plan for the needs of each child. There is a strong coaching culture that supports and develops all staff and children within the Trust.The work of the DfE curriculum hubs, that we are responsible for regionally, will create opportunity for you to showcase your excellent practice and be part of a wider network of professional development opportunities that will help you reflect on your own practice whilst preparing you for those next steps in your teaching career. Each of the schools serves a different community and so we can provide that next step in your career. The Trust is well resourced with a high investment in the learning environment, dedicated libraries, a 1:1 digital device programme, and dedicated learning spaces including TV studios, science and art rooms and outdoor learning and forest school spaces. There is a dedicated Nursery in each school with a strong Early Years Team creating strong foundations for each child’s education journey. Additionally, there is a well-planned programme of outdoor education with an extensive range of trips and residentials. Sport is a core thread where the children have over 2hrs of sport each week, culminating in our older children learning to climb, kayak, ride a bike, fence, and play golf, as well as competing in the well-established team sports. Every child has the chance to find their area of strength and excel in it, whether through the creative arts, musical theatre, sporting competitions, modern foreign languages all whilst maintaining that key focus on ensuring that the core literacy and numeracy skills are well taught to unlock these wider opportunities. We provide our own bus service, wrap around care and family dining service along with a full range of extra-curricular activities. We hope that you will bring your skills, talent, and passion to further enhance the wide offer that supports every child, whatever their need. A Cornerstone school is a place where you can flourish as a teacher.We have enhanced the teachers’ pay and conditions through the provision of a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme, an electric car scheme, performance related pay progression and subsidised meals in our staff café, with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment and will work in modern, digitally enabled classrooms where children have access to their own Microsoft Surface device. To enable teachers to become the best they can be, we support them with a weekly investment in their professional development through training. We provide an online personalised training portal to enable each teacher to develop at their own pace. For ECT’s we deliver a weekly programme with specialist support from our ECT programme leader, a mentor and inputs delivered by experienced teachers. Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A job description and an application form can be obtained at Vacancies - The Cornerstone Academy Trust

Lettings Assistant - Pilton Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Multiple Terms
NJC Grade C: £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Working Pattern: This is a casual position with variable hours We are currently recruiting for a casual lettings assistant to work as part of the premises team. To support the school with their activities at the weekend by supporting external groups who use the facilities at the school.The post holder will ensure equipment and facilities are ready and prepared for all events held at the school and then cleaned and packed away at the end of the activity, before alarming and securing the premises. Full training will be provided.The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills; a flexible approach to working hours and have the ability to use their initiative.Please note that this position is neither a permanent or temporary position, and there is no guarantee of the offer of any minimum quantum of work.Assignments may be offered at the sole and absolute discretion of the Trust when available, and there is no obligation on any worker to accept a minimum number of assignments, if offered.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://piltoncollege.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3686408 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024.

Casual Play Assistant - St. David's C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Casual
Grade A: £12.26 per hour

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Working Pattern: This is a casual position Please note that this position is neither a permanent or temporary position, and there is no guarantee of the offer of any minimum quantum of work. Assignments may be offered at the sole and absolute discretion of the Trust when available, and there is no obligation on any worker to accept a minimum number of assignments, if offered.Job Purpose: The main purpose of the job is to assist in providing a caring and secure environment for children through individual and group activities.Main Duties & Responsibilities:• To provide safe and creative play opportunities• To ensure all toys used are in good condition and remove any that are broken or need to be repaired• To set up and pack away equipment after each session• Attend regular staff meetings• Ensure equipment boxes are kept tidy and stocked up at all times• Contribute towards the personal care of all children• Work as part of a team including contributing to activity planning, team discussions and children’s development• Liaise with Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) as appropriate• Some lifting of children and resources will be requiredAll shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://stdavidsprimary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3686480 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024.

Kitchen Assistant - St. David's C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Part Time
NJC Grade A: £23,656 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to work within the kitchen at St David’s Primary School in Exeter.We are looking for a talented individual, who is able to collect and serve hot and cold food from the Ventrus production kitchen at Woodwater Academy, Exeter EX2 5AW. Approximate daily mileage is 6.28 miles.Duties will include the collection and serving of hot and cold food from the Ventrus production kitchen and the subsequent return of the clean empty food containers to the production kitchen, along with maintaining a hygienic kitchen. Alongside this you will be promoting the service to attract the maximum number of children and positively encouraging healthy food choices. You should have knowledge and experience as a Kitchen Assistant along with experience of working in a catering environment, with a professional approach.St David’s Primary School is part of the Ventrus Multi Academy Trust. Ventrus is a unique organisation of 14 Primary Schools and 1 Secondary School in Devon, providing the very best opportunities for all staff.The post of Kitchen Assistant is a part-time, permanent position working 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year as of 7th June 2021. These hours will be worked Monday to Friday 10.30am – 1.30pm.Please note: There is a contractual requirement for the successful candidate who is a designated ‘essential user’ to have their own vehicle at their disposal throughout the working day, this will be on a daily basis. As such, this position attracts a driving allowance of £453 per annum.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://stdavidsprimary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3686138 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024.

School Administrator - Willowbrook Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Full Time
Grade B: £24,027 - £24,404 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Willowbrook is seeking to appoint a School Administrator to act as a receptionist and provide organisational support to the school.The role is primarily ‘front of house’ and the successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors. As such, this is a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive climate for our community.Other duties include:• Daily administrative tasks• Reprographics• Maintaining records• Collating of reports and documents • Typing and telephone dutiesThis is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, committed individual to join our new admin team; we have recently joined Ventrus, a MAT operating across Devon and thus are at the start of a new chapter for the school.Willowbrook is a popular school with a caring ethos, where our team work together to achieve the best possible outcomes and educational experiences for our children.We can offer you:• Friendly, motivated and supportive colleagues, pupils and families• Opportunities to develop your skills within school and within our multi-academy trust• In-school and trust-wide support and CPD opportunitiesThis is a permanent post, working 37 hours per week (8.30am until 4.30 pm Monday - Thursday and 8.30am - 4pm Friday).Informal conversations with the HT can be arranged by e-mailing the school office willowbrook@ventrus.org.uk and marking it for the attention of Chris Greenhall.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://willowbrook.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3686087 The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 9th December 2024.

Inclusion Room Co-Ordinator - Pilton Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Part Time
NJC Grade E: £29,572 - £32,654 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and inspirational practitioner to work with and support a range of students, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Under an agreed system of supervision, the post holder will take a lead role within the school to support and manage pupils who are excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable.The post holder will be required to manage and ensure learning is enabled in the inclusion room whilst supporting positive behaviour. The hours required are 8.30am - 4pm on a Monday.We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools from within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a work life balance day. As a trust we have adopted the ‘mindful employer charter’. https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/. Our buddy system gives all staff a support person from across the school.The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated, who will have the advantage of working alongside our highly committed, professional and dedicated team.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://piltoncollege.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3685871 The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024.

Working Wetlands Project Manager - Devon Wildlife Trust

Multiple Locations
Full Time
£40,692 per annum (rising to £45,090 over 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance) plus 7% pension

Registered Charity Number no 213224First rate people and project manager? Experience of agricultural policy, nature conservation or nature based solutions in the rural landscape? Excited by the opportunity to restore nature at scale? We’d like to meet you.With support from South West Water and alongside Westcountry Rivers Trust, DWT is driving agricultural change through the Upstream Thinking programme, a national pioneer in natural catchment management, just completing a third phase and beginning a fourth. You’ll be leading a complex farm advisory project across 9 Devon water catchments using nature based solutions to deliver improvements in water quality, biodiversity and resource sustainability. Creating a healthy, working landscape of rivers, wetlands and wet grasslands. Alongside this, you’ll develop our growing paid-for conservation and advisory service for landowners. You’ll need budget and people management experience as well as a good working knowledge of agri environment schemes and awareness of relevant agricultural and environmental policies to lead a team of around 15 staff. The team you will lead includes experts in river restoration, habitat creation, agri-environment funding support and water quality.This is a full-time, permanent post based at either Cookworthy, near Halwill Junction or Cricklepit Mill in Exeter. Project funding is secured until 2025, and further funding anticipated to 2030. Previous applicants need not apply.We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website: http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs

Teacher - St Martin's C of E Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)

Multiple Locations
Part Time
MPS - UPS: £31,650 - £49,084 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 0.46 FTE, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2025 in the first instanceThis is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled and dedicated team.Our school vision statement of ‘Being the best we can be for ourselves, for others and for God’s world’ is woven through all aspects of school life, where opportunities for children are maximised, staff well-being is prioritised and nurturing relationships provide a safe space within which to learn and grow.We are seeking to appoint a Y3 class teacher who is passionate about learning and understands the importance that relationships play in creating a safe, secure and inspirational learning environment, where children can thrive both academically and socially.You will:• Have experience of diverse needs within your teaching practice and be able to demonstrate how you engage all learners• Have experience and demonstrable success of teaching in KS2• Be able to enthuse, challenge and ensure success for every child in your class• Set and maintain high standards for pupil progress, attainment and behaviour, in line with our ethos• Be passionate about enabling every child to grow spiritually, morally, emotionally, physically and intellectually and be committed to offering children a broad and exciting range of learning opportunities• Contribute to the Christian ethos and the wider life of our school• Be motivated, organised and a good team player who will add strength to our team.In return we will offer:• Delightful, happy children who enjoy school and thrive under our care• An enthusiastic and experienced staff team who work collaboratively in the best interests of our children and their families• Regular coaching and excellent professional development opportunities to further develop your skills to become the ‘best you can be’• A school rooted in core Christian values which we strive to uphold through all aspects of our workTours of the school are encouraged. Tour dates: Wednesday 27th November at 10am or Thursday 28th November at 4pm. Please contact us to arrange a tour by email on stmartins@ventrus.org.uk or call 01404 515409.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;https://stmartinscranbrook.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3682639 Please apply by 12 noon Friday 6th December 2024.

Senior Teaching Assistant - Marland Primary School

Multiple Locations
Multiple Terms
£22,359 - £23,837 actual salary (£13.47 - £14.36 per hour)

Marland is a successful all age (KS1-4) special school for students with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It is located across four sites; Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Central Bideford and has just opened a new 'Secondary Day School' (Yr7-Yr11) in East of the Water, Bideford for 40 students. This post will be based at Marland Primary School.The overall Marland group of schools are currently graded as 'Good' by Ofsted Education, with the residential care provision separately judged to be 'Outstanding' by Ofsted Social Care inspectorate. Our overarching ethos is based around personalisation and meeting the needs of each individual child. We utilise 'THRIVE' based social and emotional development at the core of everything we do. To support the Learning Support Manager with the management and learning of students who withdraw themselves, or who are withdrawn from their scheduled classes due to short term difficulties. Under the direction of the Learning Support Manager to manage the withdrawal room and ensure that it is set up, maintained, managed and utilised as effectively and efficiently as possible in accordance with agreed Marland policy & procedure. As a member of the Senior TA Team to undertake occasional cover supervision of whole classes as / if required. Also, you will be required to plan, deliver and report on, individual phonics interventions on a 1:1 basis.Training and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered to all staff, as are potential promotion opportunities due to the ongoing expansion of our popular schools.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 our website https://www.marland-school.co.uk for further information about our school please visit our vacancies page to download an application pack. You can also contact Jenny Stringer (Learning Support Manager) for an informal discussion on 01237 876300. Please return your completed application by email to recruitment@marland.devon.sch.uk or by post to Andrea Dart at Marland Residential School, Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon EX38 8QQ.

Headteacher - Bosvena School (Special Partnership Trust)

Cornwall
Full Time
L18 - L24 (£75,675 - £87,651)

Location: Bosvena School, Cornwall, Near Bodmin, CornwallRequired to start April 2025.Bosvena is a brand-new school which will transform the lives of young people with SEMH needs. We are seeking a SEN senior leader or Headteacher who is looking to extend and develop their experience within a specialist Multi Academy Trust.Job OverviewWe are excited to announce the opening of Bosvena, a brand-new school with the ambition to transform the life opportunities of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This school will be the only SEMH school within Cornwall providing a continuum of specialist provision and will provide the support to enable pupils to learn, thrive and succeed in their education.Bosvena is close to Bodmin with easy access to the A30/A38. The school is due to open in September 2025 and the building works are progressing well.The school will cater for 65 pupils who are aged 4 to 16 and will serve the community of Cornwall.Bosvena School will be research focussed, innovative and aspirational in its practice where the development of pupils’ SEMH skills are at the centre of our work.Bosvena is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust who are redefining Special Educational Needs in the UK. Our mission is clear: to be a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference to people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.The Special Partnership Trust’s intent is to provide an outstanding special school for pupils with SEMH needs; a school which celebrates neurodiversity by accepting, respecting, recognising and responding to developmental differences and thereby shaping the pupil’s educational offer to inform and improve their outcomes.We are looking for an inspirational leader to be the Headteacher of this new school who can join us in April 2025 to lead and develop the school in preparation for opening in September 2025.About the roleAs the Headteacher, you will develop an outstanding provision, which will transform the educational and future life opportunities of all our pupils.You will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central SEN support. The role would suit an experienced SEN senior leader or Headteacher who is looking to extend and develop their experience of headship and leadership, by leading a school within a Multi Academy Trust. The successful applicant should have a strong track record at a leadership level within a SEN School and share the Trust’s vision and values for providing a high quality SEND offer. Candidates will need to be strong communicators with proven strengths in engaging, inspiring, innovating and motivating staff at all levels and working with the local community.Key objectives of the role, that the Head Teacher is expected to achieve:• A shared vision, that fits within the overall Trust strategy, which inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community.• Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.• Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes. • A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.• A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils and Young People and staff in the school.• Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.• The commercial success of the school as defined by pupil occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.Benefits:We provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include:• Teachers’ Pension with generous Employer contributions and Death in Service benefits.• Access to ‘Extra Special’, the Trust’s employee reward portal. The portal provides access to all our employee benefits including hundreds of retailer discounts and cash back offers.• Simply Health Optimise Health Plan – supporting employees and their families with health care costs and also including access to counselling services, health checks and other tools via a myWellbeing App.• Employees Assistance Programme, designed to help staff deal with personal and professional problems.• Occupational Health support from Medigold Health Protect and access to Thrive, a clinically led NHS approved mental wellbeing App.• Cycle 2 Work Scheme via salary sacrifice.• Discounted gym memberships with Better Leisure.• Learning & Development/CPD opportunities. The Trust is committed to developing staff and providing access to quality assured training to enable individuals to reach their full potential.The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.Contact usSchool Address: Bosvena School, Turfdown Road Glynn, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4AP c/o Special Partnership Trust, Pencalenick School, St Clement, Truro, TR1 1TEIf you would like to discuss the role in confidence please contact Guy Chappell, CEO, on 07807 495402.For further information please go to our website: www.specialpartnership.org or Bosvena School website: www.bosvena.org.ukAn application pack can be found here: Special Partnership Trust - Bosvena Headteacher

Reserves Officer (Valley Parks & Urban Sites) - Devon Wildlife Trust

Multiple Locations
Full Time
£31,155 per annum plus 7% pension

Are you passionate about nature and managing countryside sites in the heart of Exeter? Are you excited about engaging people to become actively involved in managing Exeter City’s Valley Parks?We are looking for a motivated and skilled person who can manage the complex challenges of nine nature reserves, ensuring sites are managed to the highest standard for both people and wildlife.You will lead on developing local community groups/support for all the key sites, developing a sense of ownership and pride in the Valley Parks. You will also assist in developing a long-term vision for the Valley Parks; there is a great opportunity to take stock and re-envisage current management for key sites.The successful candidate will need broad ranging experience in habitat management and restoration, access provision and a detailed approach to ensuring public safety across all sites.The role is based at Cricklepit Mill but will also require working closely with reserve staff based at Woodah Farm.We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.For further information and to apply for the post, please visit www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs.Registered Charity Number no 213224