Total 6 Manager level Education / Training job vacancies in Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DG

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Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

Robins Way School is a brand-new SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH; a co-educational provision with entry from 5-11 years old.

Robins Way School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Amesbury, Wiltshire. We are looking for an inspirational lead to be the Headteacher of this new school. Robins Way School is proposed to open in June 2025, but we are looking for a Headteacher who can start January 2025 (negotiable) to lead and develop the school throughout its development.

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.

Up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) - and performance related bonus.
Monday to Friday
Term Time only
Permanent
Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. As Headteacher you will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.

As Headteacher you will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

Key objectives of the role, that the Head Teacher is expected to achieve:

Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
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.
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.
The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.
Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.
A shared vision, that fits within the overall Acorn Group strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community.
Essential:

At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in a specialist school for pupils with complex communication needs
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
Willingness to extend personal and professional development
Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying growth plans as appropriate
Desirable:

Completion of NPQH
Experience of conducting performance management
Experience of appointing, managing and inducting staff
Experience of planning the curriculum across a range of ages and abilities
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 the 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.

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.

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JOIN THE UK'S NUMBER #1 NURSERY GROUP!!!

Kindred Nurseries has a rare opportunity for a passionate and motivating early years leader to inspire the team.

This is a term-time only position requiring the successful candidate to work 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (term time only) and is offering a competitive salary with an extensive benefits package.

The key responsibilities for a Deputy Nursery Manager is to:


Lead the team of early years educators with a hands on approach to deliver on Kindred's pedagogy
Model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Support the Manager, Third in Charge and Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting
Maintain an organised, safe and stimulating nursery environment
Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room
Help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees
Support and inspire your team of Room Leaders and Practitioners
Aid with the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family
Deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager
Manage the nursery staff deployment to ensure it is always compliant with legal ratios
Have regular supervision meetings with your team to discuss their strengths and areas for improvement


To be successful for this role you should:


Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the EYFS guidelines
Experience of leading and managing a team
Have good time management, meeting deadlines
Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills


This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Early Years Educator or Room Leader who has a passion and genuine interest in children, to take that next step within their career in childcare.

What we can offer you:

Unlock a World of Benefits with Us!

Are you ready to boost your career and enjoy great benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance? Here’s what we offer:

Birthday Off: Celebrate YOU with an extra day off on your special day!

Fully Paid Sick Days: Take care of yourself without any worries—6 fully paid sick days mean you can focus on your health.

Cashback Health Plan: Stay healthy with our comprehensive cashback plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies.

Retail Discounts Galore: Enjoy exclusive discounts from over 200 brands—shop smart and save big!

Recognition & Rewards: Shine bright with our annual awards and recognition schemes that celebrate your hard work and dedication.

Holiday Break: Enjoy a stress-free time with days off between Christmas and New Year.

50% Childcare Discount: Because we understand that family comes first, enjoy half off on childcare expenses!

24/7 Virtual GP Access: Get medical advice at your convenience with free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions.

‍‍ 24/7 Counselling Support: Access emotional, financial, and debt advice whenever you need it through our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with special rates at local gyms.

Personal Financial Advisor Access: Get expert advice to help you manage your finances wisely.

Pension Discovery: Don’t leave money behind—find your lost pensions with our help!

Learning Platform Access: Enhance your financial understanding and gain valuable skills with our extensive learning resources.



Safeguarding, behaviour management and Whistleblowing policies and procedures to all the team with a deadline to have read and understood them. With a deadline for one weeks time. Just so you are aware.

More about Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do


We are Always Learning
We are Inspirational
We have a Family Feel


As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Your journey towards a fulfilling and rewarding career starts here!

JOIN THE UK'S NUMBER #1 NURSERY GROUP!!!

Kindred Nurseries has a rare opportunity for a passionate and motivating early years leader to inspire the team.

This is a full-time position requiring the successful candidate to work 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and is offering a competitive salary with an extensive benefits package.

The key responsibilities for a Deputy Nursery Manager is to:


Lead the team of early years educators with a hands on approach to deliver on Kindred's pedagogy
Model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Support the Manager, Third in Charge and Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting
Maintain an organised, safe and stimulating nursery environment
Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room
Help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees
Support and inspire your team of Room Leaders and Practitioners
Aid with the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family
Deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager
Manage the nursery staff deployment to ensure it is always compliant with legal ratios
Have regular supervision meetings with your team to discuss their strengths and areas for improvement


To be successful for this role you should:


Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the EYFS guidelines
Experience of leading and managing a team
Have good time management, meeting deadlines
Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills


This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Early Years Educator or Room Leader who has a passion and genuine interest in children, to take that next step within their career in childcare.

What we can offer you:

Unlock a World of Benefits with Us!

Are you ready to boost your career and enjoy great benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance? Here’s what we offer:

Birthday Off: Celebrate YOU with an extra day off on your special day!

Fully Paid Sick Days: Take care of yourself without any worries—6 fully paid sick days mean you can focus on your health.

Cashback Health Plan: Stay healthy with our comprehensive cashback plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies.

Retail Discounts Galore: Enjoy exclusive discounts from over 200 brands—shop smart and save big!

Recognition & Rewards: Shine bright with our annual awards and recognition schemes that celebrate your hard work and dedication.

Holiday Break: Enjoy a stress-free time with days off between Christmas and New Year.

50% Childcare Discount: Because we understand that family comes first, enjoy half off on childcare expenses!

24/7 Virtual GP Access: Get medical advice at your convenience with free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions.

‍‍ 24/7 Counselling Support: Access emotional, financial, and debt advice whenever you need it through our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with special rates at local gyms.

Personal Financial Advisor Access: Get expert advice to help you manage your finances wisely.

Pension Discovery: Don’t leave money behind—find your lost pensions with our help!

Learning Platform Access: Enhance your financial understanding and gain valuable skills with our extensive learning resources.



Safeguarding, behaviour management and Whistleblowing policies and procedures to all the team with a deadline to have read and understood them. With a deadline for one weeks time. Just so you are aware.

More about Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do


We are Always Learning
We are Inspirational
We have a Family Feel


As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Your journey towards a fulfilling and rewarding career starts here!

What skills and experience we're looking for

On behalf of the current and future children of Woodford Valley Academy, Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and determined Head Teacher. The successful candidate will be able to inspire all within our community to achieve our vision and goals, taking the school into a new and exciting future. Applicants should have successful senior leadership experience which may be at Deputy Head Teacher level or above. Woodford Valley Academy is a Christian Church School and there is an expectation that our new Head Teacher will model outstanding Christian and ethical leadership. The roles and responsibilities will be based on the National Standards for Head Teachers. As the school has academy status, these will embrace the full range of duties and statutory responsibilities associated with leading a Trust. We understand that the successful candidate may need support initially with some of these responsibilities. In addition the Governing Board has already explored the benefits of joining a MAT in order to achieve the vision for the school and widen its partnerships with other schools. Our new Head Teacher will have the expertise, skills and drive to lead us on this journey into the future.

What the school offers its staff

You will have the opportunity of working with children with positive attitudes and eagerness to learn, with staff who are friendly, committed and hard-working and with a governing body which will work with you in our shared quest to do the very best for our school community.

You will enjoy coming to the beautiful Woodford Valley every day and working with a community which cares about its children and their futures.

You will have the opportunity to restore Woodford Valley Academy to the highest levels of achievement and success, aiming for excellence in all areas.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

On behalf of the current and future children of Woodford Valley Academy, Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and determined Head Teacher. The successful candidate will be able to inspire all within our community to achieve our vision and goals, taking the school into a new and exciting future. Applicants should have successful senior leadership experience which may be at Deputy Head Teacher level or above. Woodford Valley Academy is a Christian Church School and there is an expectation that our new Head Teacher will model outstanding Christian and ethical leadership. The roles and responsibilities will be based on the National Standards for Head Teachers. As the school has academy status, these will embrace the full range of duties and statutory responsibilities associated with leading a Trust. We understand that the successful candidate may need support initially with some of these responsibilities. In addition the Governing Board has already explored the benefits of joining a MAT in order to achieve the vision for the school and widen its partnerships with other schools. Our new Head Teacher will have the expertise, skills and drive to lead us on this journey into the future.

What the school offers its staff



You will have the opportunity of working with children with positive attitudes and eagerness to learn, with staff who are friendly, committed and hard-working and with a governing body which will work with you in our shared quest to do the very best for our school community.



You will enjoy coming to the beautiful Woodford Valley every day and working with a community which cares about its children and their futures.



You will have the opportunity to restore Woodford Valley Academy to the highest levels of achievement and success, aiming for excellence in all areas.



Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Job Title: Training Improvement Manager
Location: Lyneham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £50,715 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF55215

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Training Improvement Manager at our MOD Lyneham site.

The Role

As a Training Improvement Manager, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary.

Day to day, you will be responsible for current and future quality improvements associated with the training improvement plan, quality processes and continuous improvement. In combination these areas provide support for Training Delivery to improve learner and customer outcomes, and drive a culture of productivity, continuous improvement and innovation through the Electro-Mechanical Training Contract (EMTC).

• Responsible for the line management and leadership of the training improvement team including: appraisal, discipline and performance measurement and ensuring all supporting documentation is completed
• To ensure staff development and best practice for the training improvement team through identification of areas for improvement, CPD opportunities and training interventions
• Provision of coaching and development to training improvement and cross functional staff to ensure standards are achieved and maintained and capability developed
• Accountable for ensuring the Training Improvement Plan, EMTC projects and change management activities deliver their intended outcomes
• Managing and developing the Training Improvement Plan, providing governance and coordination of activities with the assurance and quality outcomes team

This role is a full-time permanent (37 hours per week) role based at MoD Lyneham with hybrid working opportunities.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential experience of the Training Improvement Manager:

• Proven experience and detailed knowledge of resource provision within complex sectors (military training environment would advantageous)
• Sound understanding of commercial, contractual and financial matters
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of managing complex groups of cross functional stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with operational and strategic teams to deliver excellent training, continuous improvement or change

Qualifications for the Training Improvement Manager:

• Relevant training or qualification to degree or equivalent standard in resource or service management

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve BPSS security clearance for this role.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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