Total 79 Education / Training job vacancies in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

"Kaleidoscope Child Care - Creating ever-changing patterns of play and learning
through discovery, adventure, awe and wonder, laughter and friendships."

We are looking for an Early Years Teacher to teach some of our wonderful pre-school children. We are looking for a practitioner who can engage children in activities that cover all aspects of EYFS whilst teaching them to be kind, inquisitive, investigators and thinkers. Our curriculum covers weekly aspects of Sensational Stories, the Natural World and Everyday Life whilst also encompassing Calm Space activities. We are looking for a teacher who can develop children's ideas and extend the curriculum to provide an exciting range of learning opportunities. Accurate assessments and monitoring of children's progress using iConnect software is part of this role.

We are looking for an Early Years Teacher who can communicate effectively at all levels and who has the ability to develop strong partnerships with families. SEND training and experience would be an advantage but is not a requirement.

Candidates must hold a valid EYT qualification and have a minimum of 2 years working with pre-school age children in a nursery environment. A current paediatric first aid qualification and safeguarding training are required.

Experience of using iConnect is advantageous but training can be given.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, employment and reference checks.

To find out more about us please go to shifnalchildcare.com

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Design and Technology Teacher to join our dynamic team on a temporary, long-term supply basis. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and educate students in Shrewsbury, fostering their creativity and technical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in Design and Technology.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and participate in departmental meetings and training sessions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in teaching Design and Technology at secondary level.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Refer a friend and once they work 20 days, you receive £350 in shopping vouchers.
• Career Growth: opportunities for leadership roles and professional advancement.
• Supportive leadership team
• Vibrant school communities with a strong ethos

What you need to do now
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Title: Qualified Science Teacher (SEND)

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: £150 - £210 Per Day

Location: West Midlands

Job Type: Temporary, Permanent, Day to Day, Half Day's, Full Days

Are you a qualified Science Teacher?

Are you based in or around the SY13 Area?

Can you deliver the curriculum to young adults with emotional or challenging behaviours?

Teacher Active are working with a variety of specialist schools and colleges across the United Kingdom.

I am currently recruiting for a client that is based within the Shrewsbury area that needs a qualified Science teacher that is experienced in Special Educational Needs.

We are looking for a motivated Qualified Art Teacher to help make a huge impact on children and young adults in my clients secondary school (KS3 / KS4 / KS5), our client helps to aid children and young adults with support and guidance specialising in SEND and SEND setting.

This is a remarkable opportunity to expand your SEND experience. We have experienced Professionals and dedicated Consultants with placements that suit your availability, preference, and skill-set. We have day to day, short term, and long-term work available with immediate starts.

We are looking for qualified experienced teachers to work in our special needs schools within the Westmidlands area, i have multiple clients that are looking for confident staff that can take initiative and motivate the minds of our children and young adults.

• Responsibilities: Teach and support pupils in and out of the classroom, personal development, and behaviour management of pupils in a SEND setting, responsibly take control of the classroom and engage pupils.
• Required Skills & Experience: Previous experience working with children and young adults with challenging behaviour, team player attitude with a positive and flexible approach to work, Punctuality etc.

In Return you will expect to receive:

• A fantastic and dedicated internal support team
• Opportunity of permanent employment
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Market leading rates of pay
• A chance to choose when you work
• CPD advice and support
• Opportunity to make genuine difference
• Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons

Teacher Active Referral Scheme- Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right amount of TAX and National Insurance contributions, we will also make sure there is no administration charges coming out of your hard-earned cash as an additional bonus.

If you are interested in this position, then please click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this brilliant opportunity.

If this position is of interest to you and you possess the required experience, please give me a call ASAP on 0121 200 3224 or email me on Keon.gibbs@Teacheractive.com

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Be responsible for the management and delivery of Pharmacy education and training Facilitate and deliver training and act as a designated supervisor for trainee and foundation level pharmacists Develop education and training materials including reports relating to the management of the medicines in the Trust and undertake research and audit to support innovative practice and sustain robust medicines management systems and processes. Manager related training provision to all operation staff within the Trust. Support the department with clinical activities ensuring accuracy, legality, safety and efficacy of prescribed medication in line with local and national procedures Support with pharmacy practice-based audit and research within the department. Act as an operational lead in any relevant aspects of regulatory audit (internal and external). Support the medication safety agenda, collaborate on monitoring system and provision of information to support a reduction in avoidable harm resulting from inappropriate medicines use across the Trust. Work to deliver the medicines clinical governance plans which support safe and effective pharmacy and medicines optimisation services to patients. This involves close liaison with the medicines safety officer and multidisciplinary teams working across the Trust. Lead serious incident reviews where appropriate and provide a quality assurance function for incident reviews involving medicines. Support multidisciplinary teams to investigate incidents to enable the root cause to be understood and appropriate plans to be established to mitigate future risks.

Technical Trainer - Shrewsbury

Salary -£32,000

Hours - Monday - Friday, 40 hours

Ref - OC18674

Would you like to work for a successful award winning company, rated outstanding by OFSTED, one that prides itself on giving their students the best training available.

Technical Trainer Benefits:

• 33 days holiday including bank holiday
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Technical Trainer Role:

* Delivery of the skills, knowledge and behavioural components of the automotive Apprenticeship Standard to ensure that apprentices are successful at their gateway and End Point Assessments

* Liaising with colleagues and managers to ensure co-ordination between off the job and on the job training * Develop and update training materials and courses

* Maintain a safe & clean working environment

* Maintenance and development of training aids, workshop facilities and resources

* Promote efficient use of resources with particular emphasis on reducing the detrimental effects of such resource use on the environment

* Complete timely assessment of apprentice work (practical and theoretical)

* Feedback results of practical and theoretical assessments to apprentices ensuring that apprentices understand what they need to do in order to improve

* Work with the Learner Support Department to ensure maths and English are embedded within technical training

* Support the personal development of apprentices by embedding the ProVQ Apprentice Attributes within training sessions

* Support and mentor apprentices to ensure each reaches their maximum potential

* Implement the ProVQ Safeguarding policy and procedures to ensure that the wellbeing of apprentices is prioritised

* Identify and report any factors that may put a learner at risk of not achieving their learning aims, using the correct paperwork and guidance notes as provided by ProVQ

* Liaise with all parties involved with the training and support of the apprentice to ensure that all support requirements are met in order to achieve all their learning aims

* Escalate any concerns with learner progression to your line manager

* Maintain accurate and up to date apprentice training records ensuring consistency between training records and learner data stored in the ProVQ data Management/recording systems.

* Ensure all documentation is completed correctly in accordance with company policy and timelines

Technical Trainer Requirements:

• Appropriate level of occupational competence
• * Either posses or be willing to work towards an approved teaching qualification
• * Full Driving License holder
• * First Aid at Work Qualification (or willingness to undertake)
• * Satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Octane Recruitment

Consultant - Billy Olivier

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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

SENd Teacher - Urgently Need - Must Have Teaching Qualification In UK

The school is an inclusive and supportive educational environment, dedicated to helping students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges reach their full potential. The school recognises the importance of consistancy in building confidence, enhancing social skills, and promoting overall well-being. With a focus on holistic development, this school seeks to ensure every child feels included, valued, and encouraged to achieve their best. They are urgently seeking a qualified teacher who is able to help teach the pupils in SEN settings.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic and SENd Teacher to work with students who have SEND and SEMH needs. The successful candidate will deliver sessions that cater to the individual abilities and needs of the students, fostering a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive both physically and emotionally.

Main Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sports sessions tailored to the needs of students with SEND and SEMH requirements.
- Modify activities to ensure that all students can participate fully, regardless of their physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges.
- Encourage a positive, team-oriented environment that promotes self-confidence, emotional well-being, and resilience in students.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other support teams to align sports activities with students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Monitor and assess student progress, offering constructive feedback and celebrating achievements.
- Use sport and physical activity to help students regulate emotions, develop social skills, and build self-esteem.
- Develop strong, trusting relationships with students, understanding their individual needs and providing emotional support through sport.
- Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with health and safety regulations.

Person Specification:

Experience: Prior experience of coaching or teaching children with SEND and/or SEMH needs is preferred.

Skills:
- Ability to adapt coaching techniques to meet the diverse needs of students with physical, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient and understanding approach.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
- A creative approach to engaging students in sport and physical activities.

Personal Qualities:
- Empathy and understanding for students facing additional challenges.
- A positive, flexible, and resilient attitude.
- Sporty individual who will get "stuck in" with activities
- Commitment to promoting inclusion and well-being through sport.

Protocol Education can offer you:
- Weekly pay which is paid through PAYE (no hidden umbrella costs).
- A team and professional and experienced consultants to guide you.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme.
- Access to over 50 online courses - available to Diploma and Certificate level.
- Representing and trusted by more than 4000 clients across the UK - being a preferred supplier to schools.
- We've assistant over 10,000 candidates being gainfully employed.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this Sports Coachrole - please apply now.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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 Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Overton School, Ludlow, Shropshire

Salary: £20,516 per annum with a Welcome Bonus of £2000**

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Become a Teaching Assistant at Overton School, part of Options Autism and start working towards yours.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Math. If you come from hospitality, the army, outdoor activity centres or an office-based job but are eager to help vulnerable pupils and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you. We will provide you with full training and development to succeed within your role.

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

About Us

Overton School provides specialist care and education for young people aged. We are located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on the periphery of the market town of Ludlow. The school is situated in a large characterful Victorian building sensitively adapted to meet the varying needs of our young people. Our school offers a modern education block with dedicated academic and vocational learning spaces which compliments the school’s capacity for providing high quality care and learning where students are supported to enjoy and achieve.

Our school provides specialist education for students, aged 11 – 19 having a range of complex needs including ASC, SLD, MLD in addition to impaired social or cognitive functioning due to early life trauma and attachment difficulties.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

*Please note we are an independent school and therefore our school terms will differ from others in the local area.

Why join Options Autism?

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.

#Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #Teaching Assistant

*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.

**Welcome Bonus payable as £1000 upon completion of probation (month 6) and a further £1000 upon completing 12 months continuous employment.

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Exciting opportunity to join the research team at RSH

Be part of shaping future care within SATH

As an Assistant Research Practitioner you will work alongside Research Nurses/Midwives/AHP's to maximise Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust recruitment of patients into research appropriate for their condition. The role is diverse and interesting and you will play a part in improving healthcare and treatments for future generations.

The post is within the Research and Innovation department and there may be a requirement to support the Generic, Cancer and Women's and Children's team as part of the role.

We are a happy and diverse team.

Informal visit to the department are highly encouraged before shortlisting to find out more about the role.
• Overseeing patients journey throughout their time in a research study
• carrying out observations as required by each study
• involvement in setting up and delivering new studies
• organising workload to ensure requirements of the role are met
• data entry as required for each study
• venepuncture and sample management including centrifuging samples where required (training provided where required)
• screening, consenting and following patients up as required by each study protocol
• maintaining safety and stock for each study
• supporting others in the team with duties as required

We have an open and honest culture in Research and Innovation and the department is fully supportive of career development and flexibility.

The happiness and fulfilment of our workforce is paramount and as we see annually in the staff survey results we are getting this right - our staff score very highly on their ability to make a difference to patients and feeling rewarded within their role.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.




This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: 5.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. Clinic templates are for 3.5 hours to allow 0.5 hours for additional clinic related admin (phone calls, time to admit from clinic) within the 1 PA allocated. 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. 1.5 of these will be to support revalidation. The remaining are to be directed at Trust priorities and might include educational supervision, lead roles, and other activities to be reviewed annually as part of the job planning process. SPA time sufficient for quality assurance activities will be provided. Consultants may carry out a maximum of one SPA session off site at a time suited to their individual timetable and in keeping with the requirements of the activities. Direct Clinical Care PA time will be sufficient to deal with the clinical admin generated by inpatient, outpatient and endoscopic activity 2 PAs for Research - The research activity which may include delivery of portfolio research, development of own research ideas/protocols, working with current research fellows and supporting the development of an embedded research culture at SaTH. Out of Hours Activity - There will be a requirement to take part in an on call rota primarily for GI bleeds with a frequency of approximately 1 in 8. Weekend on call will require on site input on Saturday and Sunday mornings, as well as an on call from home to advise on other Gastroenterological cases emergencies at other times. The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Purpose

The following subject job description is in addition to any statutory requirements and responsibilities of a Main Scale Teacher:

The post holder is expected to: • Promote the highest standards of teaching Mathematics within the framework of the school and share ideas to promote the best practice within the Department. • Ensure high standards of discipline and organisation within a school environment. • Demonstrate high standards of ICT competence in teaching and learning, and develop these as technologies change. • Ensure the smooth running of internal and external controlled assessments • Ensure that Departmental records and information are regularly updated, and keep informative records of students’ progress. • In partnership with other members of the Department, assist with information and Consultation Evenings for parents and carers. • Keep the marking of students’ work up to date and maintain a record of students’ marks. • Attend relevant meetings • Deal effectively with behaviour, attendance and punctuality issues • To ensure the safeguarding of students, and support their well-being at all times, utilising the pastoral system effectively

Professional Development • Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness • Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Other Responsibilities • Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. • Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures • Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all • Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the School and Trust • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals • Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required

The postholder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

This job description is subject to review, in negotiation with the post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job description and allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreed performance management arrangements.

What the school offers its staff

Thomas Adams School, is part of The 3-18 Education Trust, a multi-academy trust with students aged from 3-18 and which works collaboratively to provide interesting and exciting opportunities for staff to share ideas, resources and expertise, for the benefit of the students.

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as such this post requires acknowledgement and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies which can be found on the school website. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

• Graduate
• PGCE Teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven academic track record (A level and degree)
• Understanding of National Curriculum and GCSE requirements including new specifications

What the school offers its staff

• Access to the Trust’s Employee Assistance Programme, which includes 24 hour access for you and your family members to legal, financial, health, parenting and life advice

• Access to same day GP online appointment 24/7 365 days a year.

• 1:1 Counselling Service

• Discount Scheme for high street retailers, mobile phone providers, holidays, electrical goods, supermarkets, restaurants, cinema, etc.

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Childcare Voucher Scheme or Tax-Free Childcare Scheme

• Access to freshly made hot meals or deli-style food on site

• Teachers Pensions (28.68% employer contributions)

• Local Government Pension Scheme (19% employer contribution)

• Generous Sickness Payment Scheme

• Eye Testing Scheme

• Flexible Working Policy

• Special Leave Policy

• Member of the Valued Worker Scheme (accredited by our recognised unions)

• A Disability Confident Committed Employer

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

• Collaborative working culture and professional development opportunities across our Trust schools

Further details about the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and capable Teacher who will have the skills, qualifications and experience to teach Geography at Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 & Business Studies at Key Stage 5, communicating effectively with all abilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as such this post requires acknowledgement and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

The Centre for Crop and Environmental Sciences (CCES) at Harper Adams University are looking to recruit a Research Assistant for the Vegetable Genetic Improvement Network (VeGIN) Project. This is one of five multi-million-pound Defra-funded crop improvement schemes which aim to improve crop resistance to environmental and biological challenges, thereby increased food production sustainability and climate-proofing the future development of agriculture.

VeGIN at HAU focusses on identifying tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, waterlogging, salinity and extremes of temperature, with the ultimate goal of creating future-proof vegetable varieties and strengthening food security.

We are looking for a dedicated research assistant to optimise and utilising phenotyping methodologies to screen a range of vegetable crop populations for beneficial traits in glasshouse and controlled environment settings. This includes optimal root system architecture, nutrient use efficiency, bolting, drought and heat tolerance. The researcher will then extract RNA from selected plant samples to allow us to investigate the underlying genetic basis of these traits.

The post is available on a fixed-term full-time contract for a duration of up to five years. We would be looking for the role to commence in January 2025.

This role will be based on-site. There is very limited scope for remote working in this role.

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Andrew Beacham abeacham@harper-adams.ac.uk via e-mail or phone

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk

Application Procedure:
All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk to be completed no later than midnight on 30 October 2024

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

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: Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant

Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury

Salary: £21,000 - £23,500 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Smallbrook School located in Shrewsbury.


About the role

To support students in the development of key skills, core skills and encourage their achievement and personal development through learning.
To implement the school strategy for behaviour management by applying rules and procedures and setting clear standards for self and the pupils.
Maintain records of achievement and discipline and liaise with pastoral and teaching staff to ensure integrated and effective support for individuals.
Responsibilities

Ensure efficient, effective, safe use and storage of all teaching equipment and materials.
Ensure personal health and safety and that of others through adherence to procedures and safe practices.
Ensure personal and professional development through a positive approach to personal development, performance appraisal and recording of achievements and accreditations.
Essential

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and a particular empathy for young people with additional needs.
Sound planning and organising skills, able to look ahead, schedule tasks, prepare lesson/delivery plans and prioritise.
Ability to set and achieve targets and objectives for self and pupils based on the overall aims of the learning programme and individual learning needs.
Good presentation skills, able to prepare and structure information in a stimulating and interesting manner.
Good knowledge of examining and accrediting body requirements and ability to interpret these to support individual and group learning.
Able to record, communicate and retrieve information in a complete, timely and accurate manner.
Able to create and sustain effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents and others.
Able to use restraint and de-escalation techniques in accordance with school policy and guidelines.
About us

Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.

You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.

Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and 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.

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*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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Secondary School Teacher

Salary: Up to £42,788 per annum depending on experience

The Henslow School is a New Reflexions independent, day, secondary school for young people with social, emotional and mental health issues, based near Middletown on the Shropshire/Powys border. Our school offers children a nurturing environment in which to grow, learn, and re-engage positively with their learning. All of our staff are trained in Reflective Therapeutic Intervention to ensure a consistent approach to managing behaviour. The school builds each young person’s education programme to suit their needs and aspirations.

If you are looking to work with an incredibly supportive team, to genuinely make a difference to young people’s life then this is the role for you. You will have opportunities to develop your own expertise and understanding whilst supporting our students to get the very best out of their time with us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified teacher of Humanities to join the team. In our small, nurturing environment you will be able to genuinely make a difference; having the time to provide the attachment-based nurture and support that our students need to be successful. You should have experience of working with vulnerable and challenging young people and adapting the curriculum to engage and inspire them. The curriculum specialisms required are History, Geography and RE, primary qualified teachers wishing to transition to a secondary model are welcome to apply.

We can offer a supportive team, a very progressive approach towards professional development and a positive, problem-solving working environment.

Benefits
Free access to 5 caravans throughout the UK for a personal holiday
Funded DBS check
Refer a friend scheme – refer a friend to come join the New Reflexions team and earn a £500 bonus per referral or £1,000 for a qualified referral.
Free confidential employee assistance programme and app.
Access and reimbursement of the Blue Light discount card scheme
Bike-to-work and electric vehicle scheme
Workplace pension and Sick pay
Access to the Training Hub with 800 care sector-specific specialist online subjects; CPD accredited & certificated.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and our safer recruitment process.