Total 32 Director/C-Level job vacancies in dartford kent

The NHS is changing. With a growing emphasis on community-based care there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and passionate Deputy Chief Nurse to join our professional team. The Deputy Chief Nurse will work as part of the senior Professional nursing team and lead on portfolio areas on behalf of the Chief Nursing Officer.

The post holder will deputise for all aspects of the Chief Nurse portfolio and is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who has ambitions to become a Chief Nurse. This post is for someone who is able to manage a demanding and busy portfolio, who has the confidence to work autonomously and role models compassionate Leadership.

The Deputy Chief Nurse will provide strong, visible and professional leadership and ensure that the pillars of quality including patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness as well as the delivery of high-quality care remain central to our strategic direction and decision making. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide procurement support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 16th December 2024, although this may be subject to change.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 16th December 2024, although this may be subject to change.

We are looking for an Account Director to join our transport team in London, focusing on key contracts in the South-East region.

At Churchill, doing right is at the heart of our values. This is why we will provide you with all the tools, training, support and resources that you need to develop in your career.

The Account Director will provide the highest-level strategic point of contact, whilst supporting a team of Operations Managers to produce maximum returns. This will involve field accompaniment to drive the performance of operations and contract support staff, close analysis of the business and production of operating strategies for each contract.

As Account Director you’ll be:

• The main point of contact for senior members of allocated contracts developing and maintaining relationships at senior level.
• Ensuring consistency of high Service Delivery and high KPI scores, across the entire portfolio of all allocated contracts.
• Achieving regional annual operating profits, gross revenues and stock exception targets as set down and agreed with the OD / MD in the annual budget.
• Conducting Annual Reviews of contract, incorporating innovation and customer satisfaction at all levels
• Ensure Operational activities are regularly reported, contingency plans discussed, problems identified and decisions offered.
• Attending quarterly meetings with all senior points of contact, to lead meetings, ensure all necessary stakeholders are present and correct reporting is in place.

As Account Director you’ll have:

• The confidence and ability to communicate with Director and MD level clients.
• The ability to identify possible drops in service at early stages, to eliminate major dips in service occurring.
• A flexible management style.
• The ability to develop your management team both formally and informally by instructing groups as well as coaching and mentoring individuals.
• Proven experience of managing managers and the ability to coach and mentor managers, who are experiencing difficulties.
• Commercial analysis and resolution proposing capability
• Marketing, analysis, creation and implementation.
• Experience with acquisitions and integration.

What we offer you

The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

The good stuff

• We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success
• 33 days holiday
• Company sick pay
• Maternity and Paternity pay
• 24hr online GP access as well as mental health, wellness, financial and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days annually – from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose…
• More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts
• Lots of training, development and apprenticeships opportunities programmes to grow and progress your career
• Our Mosaic committee and Mental Health First Aiders leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill
• All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Churchill is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest network. We’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help.

Please note that security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.

Keywords:

Account Director

Covering Sussex, Surrey and Kent

£50,000 to £52,500 per annum

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Account Director will join our specialist Make Ready business. Churchill’s Make Ready division provides specialist vehicle preparation and station cleaning services within the Ambulance service which includes infection prevention control, technology, auditing and training. The Account Director will direct and support a team of three Account Managers, to drive the performance of operations, and close analysis of the business and strategy.

As Account Director you’ll be:

• Attending quarterly meetings with all senior points of contact
• Reviewing monthly KPI/QA scores for all contracts, ensuring required scores are being consistently achieved. Progress any relevant action for any low-scoring contracts
• Undertaking site visits as required to assess standards and quality audit scores.
• Ensuring Help Point are meeting KPI’s with regards to HelpDesk to Help Point requirements. Hold monthly/quarterly review of performance with Help Point Manager.
• Maximising business opportunities within each client, identifying new service opportunities and/or operating practices and introducing or implementing this as appropriate subject to approval.
• Reviewing profit and loss every quarter, ensuring the contracts are running profitably, highlighting any losses and suggesting cost savings
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Legislation, as laid down by the Company.

As Account Director you’ll have:

• The ability to communicate with Director and MD-level clients.
• A proactive approach to identify possible drops in service at early stages, to eliminate major dips in service occurring.
• The ability to implement Solutions self-sufficiently.
• Proven experience in managing managers and the ability to coach and mentor managers, who are experiencing difficulties.
• Commercial analysis and resolution proposing capability.
• Financial experience for P&L, balance sheets and cashflow
• Exceptional ability to create relationships and communicate at all levels, whilst not letting this compromise the ability to make and take necessary tough action.

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Previous senior management experience, desirably 5 years’ experience within prestigious FM or NHS service sectors.
• People Management experience within a sales-orientated business
• Proven track record of performance growth/retention within a previous role.

What we offer you

The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

The good stuff

• We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success
• 33 days holiday
• Company sick pay
• Maternity and Paternity pay
• 24hr online GP access as well as mental health, wellness, financial and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days annually – from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose…
• More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts
• Lots of training, development and apprenticeships opportunities programmes to grow and progress your career
• Our Mosaic committee and Mental Health First Aiders leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill
• All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Churchill is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest network. We’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help.

Please note that security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.

Keywords:

Account Director, Operations Manager, Key Account Manager

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this opportunity.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an excellent Maths practitioner with a proven track record of success and ambition, with a real appetite for career progression? We have the perfect role for you...Leigh Academy Bexleyh ave an exciting opportunity to appoint a Director of Learning - Mathst o join and lead their thriving, friendly and collaborative faculty from January 2025.

We are keen to hear from you if:

• You are passionate about your subject
• You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students’ progress and outcomes
• You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students

What the school offers its staff

We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you'll have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you'll also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.

In return we are offering:

• A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and full embed yourself into from day one
• The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level and IB diploma groups
• The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
• A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role
• Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Morgan Hunt are working with an NHS Trust based in Kent who are looking at recruiting a Deputy Chief Financial Officer. This is a 6 month contract role paying up to £53 p/hour. This is a hybrid role with 2 days p/week based remote.

Key Responsibilities of the Deputy CFO:

• Provide clear understanding and forecasts of the Trust's financial position, identifying key drivers, risks, and necessary actions.
• Collaborate with the Finance Team and PMO to ensure consistent reporting of efficiency savings (CIPs) and their impact on the overall financial position.
• Identify and enhance productivity opportunities with divisional teams, using benchmarking tools like Model Hospital.
• Support the CFO in managing financial risks, ensuring action plans are in place to meet efficiency targets and mitigate risks to income and expenditure.
• Work with key stakeholders to reduce agency and bank staff expenditure by 50% by 31/24.
• Assist the CFO in developing the medium-term financial recovery plan, working with external system stakeholders like the Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Previous Skills and Experience of the Deputy CFO:

• Experience working at CFO or Deputy CFO level within complex NHS acute providers.
• Demonstrated success in delivering financial improvement programmes.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• Proactive, effective in providing constructive challenge, and knowledgeable of NHS financial issues.
• Degree-level education or equivalent; CCAB qualification required.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a full-time, enthusiastic and dynamic Director of Music to join a dedicated team of staff within the Performing Arts Faculty. The successful candidate will have strategic development for music across the whole school to inspire young people in the subject. Candidates need to have a passion for music, have the ability to drive the subject forward in a strategic way, and have at least three years teaching experience. They should also hold a good honours degree, be capable of high quality and enthusiastic teaching of Music & Music Technology to A Level and have a vision for the development of music at a school such as Maidstone Grammar School.

MGS offers a stimulating academic environment in which to work with students whose commitment to study has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs L Mantle by phone or e-mail lmantle@mgs.kent.sch.uk for a Job Description and application form or download from our website www.mgs.kent.sch.uk

The deadline for the receipt of applications, by letter with completed MGS application form is 9am on Monday 21 October 2024. Please complete the application form via the link in the Information Pack. Applications will be considered as they are received and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. Maidstone Grammar School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Application by email is acceptable. CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.

What the school offers its staff

MGS offers a stimulating academic environment in which to work with students whose commitment to study has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maidstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with former employers and the DBS. Maidstone Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and visionary leader to join FM Conway as our Transport and Logistics Director, reporting directly to the board and collaborating closely with our existing Transport and Logistics Director. In this influential senior role, you’ll drive the optimization of our logistics operations, champion cost-effective strategies, and enhance operational efficiency across the company. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and execute logistics strategies that align with our broader vision, while collaborating closely with FM Conway’s divisions to implement cutting-edge technologies. This high-impact role involves overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance, and developing talent, all while playing a critical role in risk management and ensuring long-term supply chain resilience. If you're eager to lead transformative change and make a lasting impact then this could be the perfect role for you! This is a permanent, full-time position at our head office in Sevenoaks, Kent.

The duties of the Transport and Logistics Director role will include:

- Reviewing and forecasting workflow, manpower, and space requirements for logistics operations

- Analysing logistical challenges and develop innovative solutions

- Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to ensure smooth operations

- Tracking and monitoring key factors such as quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs

- Resolving arising problems or complaints to maintain customer satisfaction

- Developing transportation strategies to meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets

- Managing and overseeing the transportation budget, preparing and approving the department’s annual financial plan

- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and lead the development of safety training programs for staff

What skills and experience do you need?

The ideal candidate for this Transport and Logistics Director role will have a relevant bachelor's degree in fields such as Supply Chain Management or Logistics, with an advanced degree like an MBA being a plus. Professional certifications, including those from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and CPC qualifications, are highly regarded, alongside process improvement and technology certifications like Six Sigma. A vast amount of leadership experience in logistics, managing large teams and global supply chains is essential. Key skills include strategic leadership, operational expertise, problem-solving, financial acumen, and proficiency in logistics software systems. Additionally, the role requires industry-specific knowledge of regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Transport and Logistics Director, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare, a car allowance, a company bonus, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders. Based from our Sevenoaks Head Office you will have free access to our on-site gym and subsidised restaurant.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Transport Division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

FM Conway manufactures a comprehensive range of high-quality aggregates, asphalt and concrete products for use on the UK's highway network as well as for other construction and maintenance projects. We deliver vital infrastructure services that help keep people, communities and businesses moving.

So if you would like to Join our Family as our Transport and Logistics Director then please click ‘apply’ today.

Closing Date: 07/11/2024

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an excellent Maths practitioner with a proven track record of success and ambition, with a real appetite for career progression? We have the perfect role for you...Leigh Academy Bexleyh ave an exciting opportunity to appoint a Director of Learning - Mathst o join and lead their thriving, friendly and collaborative faculty from January 2025.

We are keen to hear from you if:

• You are passionate about your subject
• You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students’ progress and outcomes
• You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students

What the school offers its staff

We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you'll have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you'll also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.

In return we are offering:

• A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and full embed yourself into from day one
• The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level and IB diploma groups
• The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
• A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role
• Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join us as Director of Performing Arts and PE.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a good, relevant undergraduate degree.
• Be an excellent teacher with a minimum of two years' teaching experience.
• Have proven success in raising achievement.
• Have experience of leading others, ensuring high quality performance.
• Have successful experience in implementation of monitoring, evaluation and review process to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement.
• Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development.
• Have experience of presenting to a wide audience including teachers, other managers, students and parents.
• Understand creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement.
• Have some successful experience of leading on cross subject initiatives that have contributed to raising achievement.
• Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.
• Have recent and relevant experience of managing and implementing change successfully at subject leader level.
• Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

The purpose of your role will be:

• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
• To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area.
• To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.
• To ensure effective behaviour for learning is evident throughout faculty
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To lead development for literacy, through the WORD strategy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including rigorous self-evaluation and review of subject area performance, formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
• Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery
• Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
• Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
• Pastoral system, taking responsibility for the pastoral care and welfare of up to 150 students, supporting in raising attendance and working as part of the wider leadership team ensuring student behaviour is in line with expectations
• Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join us as Faculty Director of Sixth Form. The successful individual will be part of our senior leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for experience in leading on key areas within the academy and developing the skills and knowledge in preparation for future Vice Principal and Principal roles.

At Harris Girls Academy Bromley we have built a school community where we hold character and academic excellence in equally high regard.

Progress 8 for the school was in the top 100 in the country last year, and we were the only school from this group with a student body that has above average disadvantage, and below average EAL. Learning, curriculum, and pedagogy is exemplary here. Although we believe that these results lead to a tangible improvement in the opportunities of our young people, we are equally proud of the way we see our students conduct themselves in our classrooms and corridors on the day to day. In the commitment they demonstrate in the library and the drama studio, or in the resilience they demonstrate in the sports hall and the textiles room. It is a privilege to teach students at Bromley.

We believe that we have built something special here through a leadership at all levels philosophy of constant improvement, and listening to our students, staff, and wider community. Leadership at HGABR means constantly reviewing and reinventing our approach, as we respond to the new opportunities and challenges of our young people present and seek to improve the education they receive. Leadership at HGABR considers that the academy exists as an important community organisation that has an impact on a significant number of lives, and we believe that stewarding this organisation is a responsibility that requires dedication and excellence from us.

As an ideal candidate, you will:

• Have proven successful results your subject
• Have worked with diverse groups and are a strong advocate for parent and community involvement
• Have embraced challenges and seek opportunities to develop as an educational leader
• Have promoted innovative, transformative practices to support student engagement and learning
• Have modelled a positive inquiry-based approach to problem solving
• Have inspired and supported students and staff to reach their full potential
• Have fostered an environment of instructional excellence
• Have built relationships which support student success in a safe and caring school

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

The purpose of your role will be:

• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
• To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area.
• To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.
• To ensure effective behaviour for learning is evident throughout faculty
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To lead development for literacy, through the WORD strategy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including rigorous self-evaluation and review of subject area performance, formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
• Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery
• Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
• Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
• Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

This role would work in partnership with the Directorate Management Team led by a supportive Service Director. Psychological Therapies is well respected within Oxleas and there is a collaborative and supportive professional network. Oxleas has a clear commitment to support and develop staff in their roles and so training and development is generally well supported. It is also committed to the provision of Psychological Therapies with the Director of Therapies, Neil Springham, being an Art Therapist and holding a Board level decision-making role so that psychological therapies remain central to the Trusts work. The Clinical Director, Peter De Backer is a Psychologist. As this is just a taster of the role and organisational context for the role please contact Acute & Crisis Directorate, Service Director Aisling.clifford@nhs.net or Clinical Director peter.de-backer@nhs.net to discuss. You might also want to check out www.oxleas.nhs.uk to find out more about the Trust.

At AXA Health, our customers journey begins in Distribution. We are responsible for more than 1 million members at new business and renewal. Our teams expertly guide businesses large and small through our products, services, and processes so they can protect themselves and their families. As Key Client Director you’ll own a portfolio of highly demanding and significant key clients across a range of products and services. By proactively and strategically managing and developing them, you’ll ensure profitable retention and growth.
The landscape of work, health and wellbeing is rapidly changing. We’re working ever more closely with our key clients to understand these changes and the impact on current and future health needs. Through consultation and the delivery of innovative solutions we’re actively guiding and supporting them so that their people and business can prosper.
At AXA we work smart, this role is non-office field-based meaning you’ll travel to visit our Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds and Tunbridge Wells offices, plus client sites as required. Current full UK driving licence required.
What you’ll be doing:

Use your exceptional account management skill, expertise and experience to support AXA Health’s strategic growth plans and service development.
Bring presence, credibility, diplomacy and gravitas to this senior role.
Build relationships with senior decision makers and key stakeholders to fully understand their strategy, needs and business challenges, including relevant activity beyond just health.
Offer decisive and proactive consultative support, identifying opportunities for other products and services.
Take an imaginative approach to client management, with the ability to be a disruptor and deliver an unexpected proposition that challenges current ways of thinking; clinically, operationally and commercially.
Consultant, lead and encourage cross supplier service management with all other healthcare providers including competitors.
A subject matter expert, you’ll support senior managers and other key stakeholders in providing thought leadership, insight, and expertise to internal and external audiences.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Viking Academy Trust has a rare opportunity for a CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER to join our successful trust.

“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader… they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role – always about the goal!’

The role of the Viking Academy Trust Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is to provide high quality leadership and management of the Trust’s financial, IT and estate functions, in order that the Trust can run efficiently and effectively in delivering its educational vision, aims and objectives.

The CFO will work with the Board, the Heads of School and the Viking Executive Leadership Team, (of which they will be a member), to establish the vision for the future financial management of the Trust. The CFO will contribute to the Board’s strategic decision making, whilst ensuring that the Trust remains financially sustainable in the current and future educational context.

The CFO will ensure that sound and appropriate financial governance and risk management arrangements are in place across the Trust, that budgets are prepared and monitored and that annual accounts are delivered in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook, the EFSA guidelines and with all statutory requirements.

The CFO will lead the promotion and delivery by the whole organisation of good financial management so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.

The Viking Academy Trust runs its own successful in-house payroll service for our staff, the CFO will be responsible for administering this service alongside the HR Director.

The right candidate will need a passion for education and have commitment to our vision and will see finance as an enabler with the ability to think creatively and innovatively to solve problems.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in a senior financial role and hold an accounting qualification. Previous school finance experience beneficial but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A well-resourced and well-staffed school
• Experienced and supportive staff
• A genuine commitment to and investment in resources to support wellbeing.
• Expert leadership
• A wide range of training
• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Great rewards and benefits
• Fantastic children!
• Flexible working opportunities such as hybrid working.

Further details about the role

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Executive Headteacher, Michaela Lewis, to arrange a meeting to discuss the role prior to submitting an application.

This role will be all year round with 27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 30 days upon achieving five years’ service with the trust. The working hours are negotiable for the right candidate, we could consider a part-time working pattern.

Please contact Michaela Lewis via EHT@vikingacademytrust.comfor more information.

Applicants are advised to visit the Viking Academy Trust website to gain further understanding of the Multi-Academy Trust:www.vikingacademytrust.com

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).