Total 17 education training job vacancies in buckingham buckinghamshire mk18 4ld

Job Title: Training Consultant - Customer Operations Compliance
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract: Start ASAP - Mid 2025
Pay Rate: £21.65 per hour

Are you passionate about delivering imperatively training and ensuring high standards in customer service? We're seeking a Training Consultant to join our Customer Operations team. This role focuses on designing and delivering compliance-focused, customer-centric training, creating interactive experiences to build technical, process, and soft skills for colleagues across the department. You'll play a vital role in maintaining consistent training standards, not only within the team but also with our Outsource Partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality, regulatory training materials to support compliance and efficiency in customer services.
• Communicate updates in systems, processes, and procedures to ensure all teams are informed and prepared.
• Partner with Outsource Partners (OSP) during high-recruitment periods to ensure a unified, consistent training output.
• Manage accreditation activities across Customer Operations and with all Outsource Partners to maintain approved standards in customer interactions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering training to large teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Preferred Qualifications: TAPi or CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant experience in Financial Services, Automotive, or B2C sectors is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Education: A-Level or equivalent qualifications, with a preference for a degree-level education, especially in Maths and English.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact by enhancing the training standards of a leading organisation. If you're ready to elevate our team's expertise and customer service, apply now by calling Alison 01733968453 or email

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Customer Operations Training Consultant

Our client a global leader in the automotive industry, renowned for innovation, reliability, and quality. With decades of expertise, it delivers cutting-edge vehicles and services, blending tradition with modern technology, is looking for a training consultant to support with the design and delivery of compliance training to colleagues within the customer operation department.

The consultant ensures that training materials are compliant with regulations, develops training for internal teams and Outsource Partners, and oversees accreditation to maintain consistent standards across all customer interactions.
Main Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and maintain engaging and compliant training solutions for internal and external colleagues.
• Adapt training for remote/e-learning formats for efficiency.
• Measure the ROI of training initiatives and provide data on behavioural and customer-facing improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, IT) to create effective training strategies.
• Establish and maintain an 'Academy' for new employees, offering coaching and performance monitoring before they go live.
• Manage training accreditation across Customer Operations and Outsource Partners.

Key Challenges

• Managing stakeholder expectations across multiple teams.
• Adapting training content to meet evolving regulatory and business needs.
• Overcoming engagement challenges in training delivery across various platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in designing and delivering training.
• Stakeholder management and interface with Legal/Compliance teams.
• TAPi or CIPD qualification (desirable).
• Experience in Financial Services or Automotive sectors preferred.

This is currently a temporary assignment contracted until mid 2025.

The role will be Monday - Friday 9am -5pm.
Paying £21.65 / £39,403

If you would be interested in this role please don't hesitate to reach out!

Ready to elevate your career while nurturing the next generation of talented electricians? Buckinghamshire College is seeking to recruit a highly organised, customer focussed individual who is passionate about apprenticeships to join their team and support the growth of their Electrical Apprenticeship programme.

We are excited to expand our electrician Apprenticeship team and are looking for a dynamic Apprenticeship Training Supervisor to join us in this pivotal new role.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of apprentices, fostering strong relationships with both employers and apprentices. You will conduct reviews and ensure that training is completed successfully for End Point Assessments. Your strong work ethic and wide experience will be crucial in shaping and supporting our apprentices' journeys whilst ensuring our employers receive the best training service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new employers and apprentices, providing information, advice, draft plans, and support for apprenticeship funds, ensuring a smooth start to the programs
• Develop positive relationships with employers, keep them updated on their apprentice's training, and address any concerns to ensure a high satisfaction rate
• Develop action plans with employers and apprentices, set targets, and motivate apprentices to achieve their apprenticeship and advance their careers and track performance
• Carry out tri-partite reviews with employers and their apprentices
• Deliver the Professional Development/WISPA group tutorials and teach the students content which is of benefit from a meaningful programme
• Effectively communicate with employers, apprentices, staff, parents and students

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible. While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:

• Pension scheme - LGPS (21% employer contribution)
• 30 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays & Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• A wide range of learning - access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon
• 24hrs/7days a week access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible - we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you'd like to be part of, then we'd love to hear from you.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role. For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

Closing date for applications is the 28th November 2024 with interviews taking place shortly after.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Customer Service and Team Leading Lecturer – Prison Education – HMP Grendon and Springhill(Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months)Location: HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill, Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury, HP18 0TLHours: 37.5 hours per week – Fixed term for 12 monthsFlexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hoursSalary: Up to £36,890 FTE Subject to experienceReporting To: Education ManagerIN SHORTMilton Keynes College have an opportunity for a passionate Customer Service and Team Leading Lecturer who believes in the power of transforming lives through learning. If you can effectively engage with learners and can demonstrate excellent classroom management skills, we would like you to be part our education team based at HMP Grendon and Spinghill. You will be connecting with learners in a professional manner, supporting them with their learning, enabling them to achieve success through not only qualifications, but developing the confidence and softer skills that they can apply to employment as well as other areas of education. As a Lecturer, you will be delivering a variety of topics including, but not limited to, the following areas: delivering effective Customer Service, training in team leading & supervising others and cleaning principles. You will be delivering engaging and exciting classes to diverse groups of learners within the prison.Milton Keynes College is passionate about reducing re-offending by providing learners with qualifications and skills that they can apply to employment whilst in custody and upon release. We would like you to be part of the learner’s journey, offering your skills and knowledge to guide them throughout their courses.If you are highly motivated with a can-do approach to education, this is a great opportunity for you!MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.OUR BENEFITS35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)Generous Pension SchemeProfessional development opportunities, including professional qualificationsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per yearA variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform EncoreEmployee wellbeing platform

Training and Recruitment Officer (Domiciliary Care Services)
Are you an experienced Training and Recruitment Officer looking for a new challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading domiciliary care service provider seeking a passionate and qualified individual to manage the entire recruitment process and deliver in-person care certificate training to their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full recruitment process from application to onboarding for all new hires.
• Deliver in-person Care Certificate training to ensure all employees meet compliance standards.
• Conduct staff assessments and maintain up-to-date training records.
• Collaborate with management to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently.
• Provide ongoing development and support to the care team.

Requirements:

• Strong background in training and recruitment within the care sector.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering compliance and Care Certificate training.
• Relevant educational qualifications in care and/or training.

Relevant Educational Qualifications:

• NVQ or QCF in Health and Social Care: A Level 3 or above qualification in Health and Social Care is necessary, particularly for trainers in care settings.
• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA): This qualification allows individuals to assess and train staff in the workplace.
• Train the Trainer Certificate: This course is designed to enhance teaching skills and is often a requirement for those conducting training sessions.

Experience in the Care Sector:

• Practical experience working in health and social care is vital. This experience enhances the trainer's credibility and provides real-life scenarios to share during training.

Knowledge of Care Standards and Compliance:

• A thorough understanding of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards, as well as relevant legislation pertaining to health and social care, is essential.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

• Engaging in CPD activities ensures that trainers stay current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends in care.

Additional Requirements:

• First Aid Qualification: While not always mandatory, having a current First Aid qualification can be beneficial for those delivering training in care environments.
• Enhanced DBS Check: A valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is often required to ensure the safety and welfare of vulnerable individuals.

Salary: £30,000 per year

Shift patterns: Ability to work on-site or hybrid, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 5 PM).

Location: Aylesbury, HP20
Start Date: ASAP (First 2 weeks shadowing the current Training and Recruitment Officer)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting a dedicated care team while making a real difference. If this sounds like you, apply now to join this great team!

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Tile: Head of Maths

Location: Willow Park School, Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Maths to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Assistant Headteacher they will be responsible in the running of the department and ensure that the department and the school is successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Who we are looking for

Ideally we are looking for a qualified Teacher of Maths with a few years’ experience, however we will happily consider applications from NQT’s who have the ambition and desire. Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable we are happy to consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.

Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of the current curriculum.
Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Key Accountabilities:

Plan and teach well structured, balanced, interesting and inspiring lessons
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to motive them
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe working environment
Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements
Manage and motivate member of staff within your department
Essential

QTS
Teaching experience in Maths at KS3 and/or KS4 in a specialist or mainstream setting.
A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all pupils
Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable
Qualified in subject specialism
Ability to work on own initiative
About us

Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Tile: Head of STEM

Location: Willow Park School, Milton Keynes

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start date: January 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of STEM to join our close-knit team at Willow Park School located in Milton Keynes.

About the Role

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of STEM to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Curriculum Lead / Deputy Head Teacher they will be responsible in the running of the department and ensure that the department and the school is successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Who we are looking for

Ideally, we are looking for a qualified Teacher of ICT / Computer Science with a few years’ experience, however we will happily consider applications from NQT’s who have the ambition and desire. Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable we are happy to consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting. We welcome team members who can offer other subjects under the STEM umbrella and deliver a modern twist to the curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of the current curriculum.
Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Qualifications required

QTS
About us

Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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English Lecturer – Prison Education – HMP SpringhillLocation: HMP SpringhillHours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearFlexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours.Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum (Subject to experience)Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standardsReporting To: Education ManagerIN SHORTHMP Springhill have an exciting opportunity for a Functional Skills/ English Lecturer to join the prison-based Education Team, delivering Functional Skills English from Entry level to Level 2. We are seeking a creative and inspiring Tutor who can deliver engaging classes to learners who are based within the prison. As an English Lecturer/Tutor, you will be supporting learners to achieve success and guiding them through the courses. You will not only help them to achieve qualifications, but also confidence and skills they can apply to employment upon release, or to other areas within education.MK College Group works to reduce re-offending by providing learners with opportunities to learn and develop skills. We would like you to be part of the learner’s journey, providing them with a positive learning experience.No teaching experience? No problem! We welcome applications from individuals passionate about education and willing to work towards a teaching qualification.If you share our passion for reducing re-offending and ensuring learners have a positive educational experience, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.OUR BENEFITS35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)Generous Pension SchemeProfessional development opportunities, including professional qualificationsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per yearA variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform EncoreEmployee wellbeing platform

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Tile: SEN Teacher

Location: Willow Park School, Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

As a SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupil’s achievement and ability to develop.

This is a great opportunity for a Teacher with SEMH experience who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a Class Teacher experienced with SEMH in teaching a range of subjects and who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Experience of working in the independent SEMH sector and with pupils with SEN would be an advantage. This role will be based at our Cotswold Lodge site working with a small group of pupils. Please contact the Headteacher for more details. Visits to the school are encouraged.

The successful candidate must be familiar with and happy to adopt a therapeutic approach to teaching and working with SEN/SEMH pupils. Educated to degree level and Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.

About us

Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

#1

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: School Cleaner

Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough

Salary: £22,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro-rata, pre-tax take home salary)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Can you enrich the lives of young people as a Cleaner? We are looking for responsible, caring School Cleaner to join our fantastic team at Red Kite School, Princes Risborough.

About the role

As Domestic Assistant/School Cleaner, you will help support our pupils and young people in their daily lives, ensuring our facilities are well prepared to keep them, comfortable and healthy.

Our Cleaners carry out an essential role to maintain the standards of cleanliness required by the pupils and young people in our care. You will take pride in ensuring domestic duties including vacuuming, mopping, rubbish removal, dusting and cleaning are carried out to the highest standards.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a Cleaner who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Previous experience in a similar setting would be great but isn’t essential as full training will be given, and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. These roles are ideal for people working in customer facing industries including retail, hospitality, and leisure, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to pupil’s lives and futures.

You will be quality focused, efficient, able to work at pace, and motivated to help us provide a safe, caring environment where every pupil can thrive.

About us

Red Kite is a brand-new independent special educational needs school which will cater for up to 60 pupils with social and emotional health needs.

The school is based in the beautiful market town Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and accommodation care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager
Base Salary: £50 000
Location: Northampton
Social Care & Education have an exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced Registered Manager for a well-established Children’s Residential Home which is based in Northampton
Working as a Registered Manager you will take full responsibility of an Ofsted registered children’s home. You will undertake management of the efficient operation, delivery, and development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team to ensure successful registration with Ofsted, actively contributing to recruitment, systems, and policy development.
• Proactively address and resolve complaints and concerns, turning challenges into opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and supervise social workers and support staff, fostering a collaborative and empowered team.
• Craft and implement a top-notch Quality Assurance policy, working together with the quality assurance team to exceed Service Standards.
• Facilitate and participate in regular team meetings, fostering open communication and collective success.
• Ready the ship for OFSTED inspections, ensuring our service consistently shines with Good or Outstanding ratings.

Requirements:
• 2 Years of Proven leadership in Ofsted Registered Home
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
Benefits:

• Career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and support, including financial assistance for qualifications.
Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.

Job Title: Children Senior Support Worker

Base Salary: £ 26,520.00

Location: Derby

Social Care & Education is looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker who is a cheerful, patient, and compassionate individual to join a friendly team. You will be responsible for providing day to day care for young adults, supporting them in daily activities. You must be willing to work as part of a team and have experience in managing staff in a children’s home setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality support to young adults, focusing on their physical, psychological, emotional, and recreational development.
Ensure young people are attending full-time education.
To ensure that the home has the right ratio of staffing for the service.
Establish positive and trusting relationships with the young people to make them feel safe.
Assist young adults in preparing for independent living and support them in daily life.
Aid with personal care when necessary.
Accompany young adults in the community and support them with everyday tasks.
Assist with financial matters such as bill payments.
Help with cooking and cleaning as needed.
Support young adults transitioning out of care.
Be proactive and address any safeguarding concerns.
Adhere to all policies and procedures.
To identify and implement boundaries when needed.
Managing a team
Requirements:

Experience working with young adults aged 12 to 17 years old, including those with challenging behaviour and mental health needs.
Experience of shift leading and supervising staff
Complete LAC reports and attend external meetings.
NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (desirable)
Safeguarding Children Certificate.

Job Title: Children's Home Deputy Manager
Salary: £28000 per year
Location: Milton Keynes
Social Care & Education have an exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced Deputy Manager for a well-established Children’s Residential Home which is based in Milton Keynes
Working as a Deputy Manager you will assist the Manager in Ofsted registered, children’s home. You will assist with the management of the efficient operation, delivery, and development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Creatively manage behaviours, guiding less experienced staff.
• Lead shifts with confidence, ensuring high standards of care for young people.
• Enable effective supervisions, promoting best practices and providing support for staff teams.
• Balance a fun workplace with readiness to support overwhelming emotions.
• Ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures, and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and conflict resolution reviews.
• Consistently review performance against targets and adjust plans accordingly.
• Create a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment, adhering to Health and Safety and legal requirements.
• Address conduct and competence issues of staff.
• Support staff in direct work with Children and Young People to collaborate with local authorities, therapy, and education.
Requirements:
• Minimum 2 Years of experience in Young Adult’s or Children’s Residential Home
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• DBS on the Online Service
• Ability to commit to changing and demanding shift patterns.
• Level 3 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

If you are interested, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.

We've implemented new internal ERP software that streamlines sales and purchase order processing, stock control, and forecasting while integrating directly with our accounts software. We're looking for someone to join our team in a critical role focused on ensuring our staff can fully utilize the system and identifying areas for efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities include managing internal queries related to the system, collaborating with developers to enhance system features based on user feedback, conducting engaging training sessions and creating user-friendly documentation, maintaining a knowledge base, and continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications required include strong problem-solving skills, a degree-level education with proficiency in MS Office, excellent attention to detail, experience in creating user-friendly documentation and providing technical support, preferably with ERP systems or similar enterprise software.

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* T&C's apply.

It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist and Lead Clinician/Site Lead

Location: Red Kite School, Buckinghamshire

Salary: up to £65,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

We’re looking for a Clinical Psychologist with demonstrable leadership skills to join our new school. This is a fantastic opportunity to create your own team and develop the clinical provision within this innovative environment. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving transformational change.

About the role

The post is located within Red Kite School which is a new school based in Princes Risborough near Aylesbury.

Working independently within the overall framework of the service policies and procedures you will work within existing MDT and Clinical Governance structures to support the services in future development and ensuring quality assurance.

Our clinical teams help to develop empowering environments where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

Location: Red Kite School, Buckinghamshire

Red Kite School is a brand-new specialist school in Aylesbury supporting young people aged 11-18 with a range of complex needs.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality education and special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2023, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fourth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism.

For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

Post-graduate doctoral level qualification in Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic).
Registered with the HCPC and BPS.
Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams
Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
Demonstrable ability to lead and manage strategically
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners
Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults.
Experience of lecturing/teaching/training
Full valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: Sarah.Attwell@ofgl.uk

What’s in it for you?

You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
4 day working week with full pay *T&C's apply
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Job ID: 234996

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