Total 273 Education / Training job vacancies in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Are you passionate about shaping the future of SEMH children. Do you thrive in creating nurturing and inclusive environments where every child can flourish? Are you ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to education in Nottingham.

Job Title : Primary Teacher in SEMH School

Location: NG11 area of Nottingham

Salary - Excellent salary on offer, dependent on your background and career to date.

Contract : Options exist for part time or full time hours. Also either long term temporary role (leading onto a permanent hire) or a permanent position from day 1. For the right candidate, the school can be flexible to accommodate your preferences.

Randstad Education is supporting a sepcialist SEMH school to recruit a dedicated and passionate Primary Teacher to join their dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young children, laying the foundation for their future learning journey.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and developmentally appropriate lessons and activities in line with the curriculum.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported.
• Assess each child's progress and development, using observations and assessments to inform planning and differentiation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to ensure the holistic development of each child, including regular communication regarding progress, achievements, and concerns.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies, promoting positive behaviour and social skills within the classroom.
• Foster a love of learning through imaginative play, exploration, and hands-on experiences, tailored to each child's interests and abilities.
• Maintain accurate records of children's achievements, progress, and any concerns, adhering to school policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community, including involvement in events, trips, and extracurricular activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding guidelines and promote the welfare and well-being of all children at all times.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with experience teaching primary aged children, or SEN children.
• A thorough understanding of the relevant framework and principles of child development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning, with the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to effectively plan, assess, and record children's progress.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to engage in reflective practice.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to safeguarding and child protection.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Teacher to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners and contribute to the success of the vibrant school community. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to providing high-quality early years education, we would love to hear from you. Please apply following the on-screen instructions.

Art & Design Teacher - Nottinghamshire Secondary School

• Start date: January 2025
• Subject: Art & Design at KS3 & KS4
• Timetable: Full Time

We are working in partnership with an Ofsted 'Good' Secondary school located in the city of Nottingham. They are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Art and Design Teacher to start in January. This is a full-time and long-term position with the opportunity of going temp to perm for the right candidate. To be successful you will be an Art Teacher with recent experience teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4.

Job Description

• Delivering engaging and creative Art lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
• Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.
• Participating in extracurricular activities such as sports clubs and school trips.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in art & design or related field
• Recent experience teaching Art and/or Textiles at secondary school level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

This role is responsible for providing a uniformed specialist service and leading a team of Security Officers, including a CCTV Operator, in their duties. Ensuring that patients, visitors and staff are given advice and provided with a safe and secure environment in line with legislation and particularly in emergency situations. This will include communication with emergency services.

The post holder will protect people and property, detecting and preventing crime including operating and controlling access and key control systems.

Fundamental to the role will be dealing with issues regarding challenging particular patients, visitors and staff, where difficult circumstances prevail (e.g. smokers, abuse issues, car park incidents and unwelcome visitors). The Trust has a policy and guidance for the prevention and management of violent and abusive behaviour, this role will involve aiding in applying the agreed techniques.

The post holder will be required to routinely work between the two main NUH sites, but be able to work across any of the NUH sites at any time when instructed, and also to conduct car parking & traffic management duties outside of typical office hours (e.g. attending to minor equipment faults / issues, patrols, responding to queries, receiving payments).

Training of staff will form a key role of this position.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Your primary duty is to ensure the safety and security of all persons and properties at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and to promote a safe environment and reduce the fear of crime by providing a high profile visible presence.

To manage the duties and conduct of the Security Officers and CCTV Operator during their shift (which may include car parking related activities). This includes a responsibility for the recording the Officer’s time & attendance, their appearance and equipment. To coordinate with the Assistant Security Manager for the team’s requirements during office-hours.

To make rota adjustments and call in / request relief staff outside of office hours where required as a result of unforeseen operational requirements (i.e. in response to a serious incident) or to cover for staff absences (i.e. sickness, non-attendance or emergency leave).

Ensure that Security Officers are allocated duties that they are trained and licensed to undertake and that they act in a professional manner and in accordance with the Trust’s values and behaviours.

Work with the Operational Security Administration Assistant to coordinate the administration of staff for holidays and sickness absences.

Carry out training of staff as and when required.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate would have:

• excellent organisational skills
• good communication skills
• a commitment to raising achievement
• excellent behaviour management skills
• high expectations of our children’s potential
• flexibility and adaptability
• a resilient approach to challenging situations
• experience of child protection and safeguarding policy and practice
• a positive, problem-solving approach to challenge
• a warm and approachable personality
• the ability to work really well as part of a team
• a good sense of humour!

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• beautiful children who behave well, are curious and love learning
• the opportunity to be developed by a highly knowledgeable Senior Team who have a proven track record in teacher and leadership development
• a very progressive curriculum that our teachers love to teach
• excellent opportunities for ongoing CPD for teaching and leadership
• a supportive, creative and enthusiastic staff team
• a stimulating environment and ethos in which to develop and grow
• the opportunity to hone your professional skills in a happy, positive and motivated school
• a bright, modern, ordered, attractive environment in which to work

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate would have:

• excellent organisational skills
• good communication skills
• a commitment to raising achievement
• excellent behaviour management skills
• high expectations of our children’s potential
• flexibility and adaptability
• a resilient approach to challenging situations
• experience of child protection and safeguarding policy and practice
• a positive, problem-solving approach to challenge
• a warm and approachable personality
• the ability to work really well as part of a team
• a good sense of humour!

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• beautiful children who behave well, are curious and love learning
• the opportunity to be developed by a highly knowledgeable Senior Team who have a proven track record in teacher and leadership development
• a very progressive curriculum that our teachers love to teach
• excellent opportunities for ongoing CPD for teaching and leadership
• a supportive, creative and enthusiastic staff team
• a stimulating environment and ethos in which to develop and grow
• the opportunity to hone your professional skills in a happy, positive and motivated school
• a bright, modern, ordered, attractive environment in which to work

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher to bring enthusiasm and enjoyment into our school. Consideration will be given to ECT or MPS/UPS teachers based on experience. The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of the class teacher responsibilities and will be able to demonstrate effective teaching practices.

Furthermore, subject leader responsibilities may be available for the right candidate, allowing them to lead a specific area of the curriculum and contribute to our innovative teaching approaches.

What the school offers its staff

At John Blow Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages professional development as a teacher. Our great school community boasts supportive parents who are actively involved in their children’s education, making it a fun and enjoyable place to work.

We believe that strong relationships are central to everything we do. As part of a wider and supportive school community with other schools, staff have the chance to collaborate, share ideas, and grow professionally. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to shape and enrich the curriculum, allowing for further creativity and engagement in your teaching practice.

If you are an enthusiastic educator looking to make a positive impact in a vibrant primary school setting, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application by the closing date – see our school website for more information: https://www.johnblowprimaryschool.co.uk/page/?title=Job+vacancies&pid=19

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and duty - we strive to provide a safe and engaging learning environment with positive relationships at the heart of what we do.

Your new company

At Hays, we are passionate about providing high-quality Early Years Education. Nurseries are a vibrant and nurturing environment where children learn through play, exploration, and creativity. We believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Your new role

As an Early Years Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping young minds during their crucial early years.
Your responsibilities will include:

* Planning and delivering engaging activities that promote children's development across all areas (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive)
* Creating a safe and stimulating learning environment
* Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
* Assessing and tracking children's progress
* Collaborating with other staff members to enhance the overall nursery experience

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you should have:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent early years teaching qualification
* A genuine passion for working with young children
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with parents and families
* Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive rates of pay to ensure you are fairly rewarded for your hard work
• Flexible Opportunities: We have opportunities to fit around your schedule for a better work/life balance
• Professional Development: We're committed to your career growth and offer a range of professional development resources to help you succeed
• £250 Refer a Friend Scheme: 20 days' supply = £250
• Exclusive/Unknown Job Opportunities: Hays works closely with partnership schools in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and gets first access to live job opportunities

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed to providing outstanding Early Years Education, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

The leadership team of St. Edmund’s CofE Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom teacher to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team from April 2025 (or earlier if possible).

The post represents an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join the talented teaching team at this fantastic school. The teaching role is open to candidates of all career stages including ECTs. We would like to hear from applicants with regard to their particular strengths.


This post could be suitable for an Early Career Teacher.

We are looking for someone who will believe in, demonstrate and teach our Christian Values: Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Compassion, Justice & Forgiveness and Truth & Trust.

In addition, we are seeking someone who:

• A passion for Teaching and Learning.
• The awareness to put the needs of children first.
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding children.
• A healthy sense of humour.
• An ambition to develop themselves.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and talented staff team.
• A happy, friendly, welcoming family with a strong, positive, caring school ethos.
• Professional and dedicated staff and governors.
• A leadership team with an unwavering commitment to school improvement.
• Free on site car parking.
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St. Edmund’s CofE Primary School is part of the Nottinghamshire Local Authority and Diocese of Nottingham and Southwell.

For more information about our school, please visit our website:

www.st-edmunds.notts.sch.uk

Further details about the role

St. Edmund’s CofE Primary is committed to effective safeguarding and all applications will be scrutinised accordingly. Should candidates be shortlisted, the school will obtain references before the interview stage.

Applicants are warmly invited to arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01623 646624 or via

office@st-edmunds.notts.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants should note that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other mandatory recruitment and vetting checks, as part of the safeguarding process.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit a committed, hardworking and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our friendly team here at Nottingham Primary Academy, on a fixed-term basis until July 2025.

About the role and you:

As a Teacher at our academy you will be expected to engage and enthuse learners through a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning, with the freedom to unleash your creativity to provide modern and engaging learning experiences. We need someone with the energy and passion to help make our curriculum truly memorable.

To succeed you must be innovative in your techniques to motivate and inspire young people; you will also be a great team player and first class communicator.

What the school offers its staff

About Us:

The Nottingham Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) is one of the largest 3-19 schools in the country, with its own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision. You will be based in our Primary phase from EYFS to Year 6.

We are an aspirational and inclusive Academy committed to our Respect Values. Through an inspirational curriculum, we facilitate great learning, exceptional progress and the development of character. We ensure all pupils achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their learning, training or employment.

We pride ourselves on having an outstanding staff team, committed to providing the best for every child. They encourage the children to develop confidence and independence by ensuring positive attitudes and high standards. Our impressive buildings provide an excellent learning environment for all our Academy pupils.

In Return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The School:

Friesland School is a values-centred organisation, and we strive to live up to our ethos of Ambition, Teamwork, Honesty and Respect in everything that we do.Our school is a vibrant and energetic educational environment, where we prioritise the academic, personal and cultural education of all our students.At Friesland we have high expectations of ourselves and those around us, working collectively to develop and improve whilst enhancing the life opportunities of our students.We have a long track record of high attainment at both Y11 and Y13, alongside a wide and varied extra-curricular provision.

As someone interested in a role at our school we would urge you to come to visit us and see Friesland School for yourself, as there is no better way to learn about our wonderful school and what we offer.

The role:

Friesland School are looking to appoint an inspirational Teacher to join a committed and hardworking team, teaching Food Technology with Design and Technology to KS3. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students. The ideal candidate will join the popular subject and help to develop and motivate students to gain their best outcomes.

The person:

We are looking to appoint a colleague who is an excellent teacher and has the talent, drive and commitment to build on current strong foundations. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for food technology, with a drive to improving the outcomes of students at all key stages. They will be organised, able to plan ahead and have the ability to develop an engaging curriculum, continuing to develop the established success of the popular subject and department. They will have creative ideas and set challenges that motivate students both inside and outside the classroom, allowing students to explore their ideas and be proud of their achievements.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in teaching Food Technology plus Design and Technology. They will have a genuine desire to help and support our young people throughout this course, be able to teach all areas of Food Technology plus Design and Technology. For this role, Food Technology will be the main subject taught along with Design and Technology to KS3. They will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with a passion for teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Ready to Make a Difference? Shape the future of businesses and learners alike as our next Area Business Consultant.

Role: Area Business Consultant | Area: Remote, to cover the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire region | Salary: From £27,000 + commission

As an Area Business Consultant, you'll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business chances across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in our full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You'll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrolment goals and represent HIT Training Ltd at local events.

The role will include working from home, travelling to client sites and networking opportunities in your local area.

Duties will include:


Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads.
Researching potential clients and new business opportunities within your region.
Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
Travelling to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects.
Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
Tracking and managing new business opportunities using our CRM system.
Collaborating with the local team to prioritise new business generation and support enrollment targets.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new clients.
Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets through proactive outreach.
Coordinating with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads.
Collecting and sharing client feedback and market insights with relevant departments.




About you

We’re seeking proactive, confident individuals with the following skills and experience:


Previous experience in a business development role.
Experience of new business development and lead generation.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
A natural problem solver who can take initiative and is self motivated.
Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector.





Your Benefits and Growth

Our Area Business Consultants can expect a competitive base salary starting from £27,000 plus our benefits and commission package:


Achievable uncapped commission, based on new starts per month.
Additional tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
A holiday buy and sell scheme for up to five extra days.
Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.
Access to tailored training and qualifications.




Our Commitment

We’re dedicated to transforming lives through apprenticeships. As a leading training provider, we see the life-changing power of apprenticeships, not only for individuals but for businesses and the economy as a whole.

We want all our people to shine and bring their whole selves to work, we’re proud to be a Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer. If you want to know more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or workplace adjustments please email careers@hittraining.co.uk. If you are invited to an interview, we will ask if you need any adjustments for you to best showcase your abilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, this role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Driving Instructor Position available in Mansfield.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our high-performing Science Faculty. The post could suit an ECT as well as a more experienced candidate.

What the school offers its staff

The focus at Park Vale Academy is on outstanding achievement for every student through maintaining a culture of extremely high expectations in relation to student conduct and attitudes. Consequently, academic results have improved significantly since the school re-opened in 2016 (a Progress 8 score of -0.05 in 2024 is our best so far) and the last OFSTED inspection (2024) graded the school as Good in every category.

Park Vale Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Director of Education - Special Schools

Location: Esteem Multi Academy Central Offices are based at Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, NG15 0DT. This role will require regular visits to all our school sites.

Salary: Leadership Grade Points 25-29 £89,830 - £99,067

Start date: Easter 2025

Contract: 37 hours per week, all year round

This role comes at an exciting time for our Trust as we continue to rapidly grow and develop across the East and West Midlands. Esteem MAT currently has fourteen special schools and alternative provisions (AP’s), including one mainstream primary school with an ERF for children with autism. We have big ambitions to become one of the leading trust’s nationally for SEND, as we look to expand further in neighbouring regions, to provide a ‘world-class’ education system for children and young people with SEND.

You will be an experienced Headteacher/Executive Headteacher of a special school. Alternatively, you will have relevant experience of evaluating the performance of special schools in a comparable role, such as an HMI, Ofsted inspector or LA/MAT school improvement advisor.

We seek an exceptional individual to support the delivery of our Education Development and Improvement Framework (EDIF), with a focused determination to drive educational outcomes for pupils with SEND. You will have a forensic focus on the progress and experience of every pupil. Extensive knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based strategies for improving the quality of education in special schools, and the ability to ensure the effective implementation of these strategies, is essential. You will be committed to ensuring every pupil is provided with a high quality and inclusive education within our schools.

This will be a demanding but incredibly rewarding role. You will work alongside, be fully supported, and warmly welcomed by an exceptionally talented central education team. The team is strategically led by our Chief Education Officer, Clive Lawrence, OBE. The central education team also includes a Director of Education (AP specialist), Director of Safeguarding, Data Manager, plus a wider team of school improvement advisors and family support staff.

The successful candidate will manage their own diary, providing improvement and quality assurance work to our schools based upon ‘educational risk’. In addition, the role will entail some outward facing work, as and when commissioned by the DfE, LA’s and other MAT’s. Given the current educational/SEND landscape, we are wanting someone who will fully engage with policy development, initiatives and research at a local and national level.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits include Teachers’ Pension Scheme, mileage allowance paid at 45p per mile, Westfield Health membership, access to a range of CPD opportunities, some home based working.

For further information, including an informal discussion about the role or to visit our trust, please contact Clive Lawrence, OBE (Chief Education Officer), on 01623 859886, via email to HR@esteemmat.co.uk or visit our website at www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website. CV’s alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 24 November 2024 (23:59)

Shortlisting: Monday 25 November 2024

Interview date: 11, 12 or 13 December 2024

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Commitment to safeguarding

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.