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What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Chemistry

Colchester County High School for Girls, Alpha Trust

Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US. Tel: 01206 576973

www.cchsg.com

MPR

Closing date: Monday 25 November

Required: September 2025

Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and interviewing candidates as and when applications that meet the criteria are received. Colchester County High School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be identified.

We have a unique and rare opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher of Chemistry to teach Chemistry throughout the school at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and either Physics or Biology to GCSE. We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers or those on ITT courses due to qualify in 2025.

Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated; many go on to further study at top universities. Progress 8 in 2024 was an outstanding +0.99, ranking the school as one of the highest achieving state schools in the country.

Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teaching School Hub. The Executive Principal is an NLE. We are an outward-facing establishment committed to professional development and teacher-led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and innovation abound!

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter, addressed to the Executive Principal, outlining suitability for the post.

For an application pack please contact recruitment@cchsg.com or download the application form from our website: www.cchsg.com.

What the school offers its staff

Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teaching School Hub. The Executive Principal is an NLE. We are an outward-facing establishment committed to professional development and teacher-led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and innovation abound!

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

Teacher of Physics

Colchester County High School for Girls, Alpha Trust

Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US. Tel: 01206 576973

www.cchsg.com

MPR

Closing date: Monday 25 November

Required: September 2025

Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and interviewing candidates as and when applications that meet the criteria are received. Colchester County High School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be identified.

We have a unique and rare opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher of Physics to teach Physics throughout the school at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and either Chemistry or Biology to GCSE. We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers or those on ITT courses due to qualify in 2025.

Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated; many go on to further study at top universities. Progress 8 in 2024 was an outstanding +0.99, ranking the school as one of the highest achieving state schools in the country.

Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teaching School Hub. The Executive Principal is an NLE. We are an outward-facing establishment committed to professional development and teacher-led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and innovation abound!

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter, addressed to the Executive Principal, outlining suitability for the post.

For an application pack please contact recruitment@cchsg.com or download the application form from our website: www.cchsg.com.

What the school offers its staff

Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teaching School Hub. The Executive Principal is an NLE. We are an outward-facing establishment committed to professional development and teacher-led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and innovation abound!

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Colne Community School for a Teacher of Mathematics to join our Mathematics Faculty.

Our school is a community in which we believe everyone, students and staff alike, should have the opportunity to be nourished and grow. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a proactive and forward thinking member of staff to enrich the skills and experience already present in our Mathematics Faculty. We aim to foster an inclusive culture where everyone is able to learn from each other. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and diligent.

Colne Community School is a member of the Sigma Trust. The Sigma Trust’s mission is to be ‘Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’ and this is certainly a message that the Colne invests in too. We work closely with other schools within the Trust to improve standards and ensure that we are creating the best environment for our students to learn and our staff to develop.

Our school community is expanding which makes this a particularly unique and exciting time to join our team. We have a brand new teaching block consisting of 8 new classrooms and 4 specialist Design and Technology rooms fully equipped. A further large scale internal refurbishment took place over the 2022/23 academic year which has improved the school environment for all.

Our ARK values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness describe the ethos that flows through our school. We expect all members of staff to feed into our values and lead by example to our students. We believe that every member of staff has the potential to impact on student experience and therefore we encourage our staff, both teaching and support, to immerse themselves in our school culture.

Applications from outstanding professionals who believe they can contribute to our school community are greatly welcomed. If you are willing to invest in us, we will invest in you which we believe makes the experience at the Colne especially exciting.

The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher. As part of your role, you may be required to teach PSHE should the need arise.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Should you be successful during the shortlisting process interviews will be held face to face at the school.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Be fully qualified to teach through the secondary age range;
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the school;
• Inspire trust and confidence in students and colleagues;
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.

We're looking for you if you have:

• Teaching experience within the secondary sector;
• An excellent knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to use them effectively;
• High expectations of yourself and of others.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

What the school offers its staff

Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Colne Community School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• Free tea and coffee available in all team rooms and communal staff room
• Sociable and friendly staff
• Staff weekly wellbeing opportunities
• Staff social events

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Further details about the role

THE COLNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Actual Salary from: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 – U3)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

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.

About The Role
As a Regional Admissions Co-ordinator at HC-One you’ll be responsible for driving new and existing business into homes across the area, whilst building and sustaining high occupancy in line with the homes’ commercial strategy with an emphasis on private pay admissions and public pay admissions with a 3rd party top-up.
Main Activities

- Develop and implement sales, marketing and awareness programmes that ensure high levels of awareness and profile of the home within the local community; specifically, amongst the target market who will have the personal and family financial means to be a private fee payer.
- Present and share ideas for increasing revenue to AD & CBP to deliver overall Area occupancy growth.
- Monitor and report any identified barriers that have led to lost revenue opportunities.
- Generate Resident enquiries through networking in the local community and supporting the enquirers throughout the process from maintaining regular contact, arranging viewings and assessments, conducting tours, welcoming those who choose to live in the care home as they are admitted and liaising with them and their families throughout their stay.
- Organise events in the care homes in the area that are appropriate to the target audience so that they attract local private pay Residents to enquire to the home and position it as a first-choice care home within its local community.
- Local networking to identify key local public opinion leaders, influencers and referrers and building up contacts databases to support you in promoting the home i.e. people you will invite to events, send newsletters to, meet in the community.
- Identify local community publications that are read by the same target audience we are promoting our care homes to.
- Support the Care Home Managers in your area in setting and maintaining high standards in the presentation of front of house, public areas and Resident areas.
- Set out a route for visitor care home tours and ensuring a high standard, quality view bedroom is available.
- Work with the central marketing team to arrange for advertising, mailshots and other local awareness campaigns that will help generate enquiries across the care homes you support.
- Support Home Administrator to manage Care Home enquiries from initial point of contact whether direct to the Care Homes or via our central support enquiry team. You will carry out training within the Care Home to ensure enquiry capture both in and out of office hours is being achieved by care staff. You will be required to follow up enquiries and arrange tours of the care home.
- Visit local health and social care settings, community organisations and other influencers to build relationships that will generate enquiries developing an inner and outer circle of contacts to achieve this.
- Work closely with the wellbeing coordinators to organise events within the homes to the benefit of Residents to help them live fulfilling and meaningful lives. You will research local advertorial opportunities to ensure the Care Homes are achieving maximum exposure within the relevant catchment areas. You will make sure that the marketing materials reflect the home to its highest standards.
- Use your hospitality or customer care skills to ensure staff are given training in the delivery of the expected standards. You will be the key contact for Residents and their families to provide solutions to any problems that arise, this will involve liaising with the Home Managers, Area Director and RQUILS.
- Generate content for home level social media pages, building links, and awareness, ensuring regular content features.
- Support Wellbeing Co-Ordinators to produce the home newsletter.
- To provide training to appropriate colleagues on ‘how to take a good enquiry’ and ‘how to arrange and deliver a professional tour the home’
- To generate care home reviews
- Monitor daily financial budgets, occupancy (funded vs private pay) and enquiries. You will also have to complete weekly/monthly reports detailing the day-to-day movements within the care home and its effect on the enquiries/occupancy/financial status of the care home.
- Generate positive news stories and write up for sign up and sign off.
- Monitor and interpret management information undertaking comprehensive analysis to highlight and identify commercial successes and opportunities.

The following applies to all Colleagues:
You are expected to comply with HC Ones policies and procedures for health, safety and hygiene at all times. When attending HC-One homes all colleagues should ensure they comply with infection and control processes as outlined in the HC One infection and control procedures available on the Group intranet.
You may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your post and/or hours of work. The company may periodically review your role profile and update it to ensure it relates to the job being performed. It is the company’s aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the company reserves the right to insist on changes to your role description, after consultation.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
What HC-One offer

Complimenting your salary, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

- Award-winning learning and development
- 25 days annual leave
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

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1. Performs Ammunition Inspections pertaining to the receipt, classification, storage, issue and shipment of ammunition items. May receive shipments of all types of ammunition and verify DA form 1348 against Depot surveillance Records for correct NSN and Condition Code. Insures commercial carrier delivering ammunition has been inspected in accordance with regulations and standing operating procedures. Verifies quantity of containers for accuracy of nomenclature, stock and lot numbers against shipping documents and signs for shipments. Receives turn-ins from using organizations, counts each item received and inspects for serviceability.

2. Conducts inspection of ammunition being turned-in to determine suitability for further training needs. Takes appropriate steps in this disposition of CCH material. Ammunition Condition Reports (ACRs) are prepared and sent to item manager for disposition of restricted and/or suspended items. If disposition is determined to be locally demilitarized; contact designated EOD team and assist with demilitarization mission.

3. Prepares items for shipment to other depots and/or installations. Using the correct DOT regulations and packing requirements, makes sure all shipments meet DOT requirements. Items to be shipped are palletized and banded according to the hazard class division. Takes each pallet and establishes the correct weight and cube. Uses appropriate technical manuals, determines the proper name and UN number. Using this information, the appropriate 1348's are filled out and sent to Transportation Officer.

Studies new material to determine how it functions, how it is constructed and compatibility for storage purposes according to technical manuals.
Conducts observations and inspections of ammunition: In storage, inspects ammunition for corrosion from moisture and deterioration. Inspects for dents, loose detonators/fuses, discoloration and softness of dynamite and stains from nitroglycerin. Marks defective ammunition as prohibited for issue. Inspects ammunition of using organizations to determine its condition. Ensure that safety and storage requirements are properly observed. Responds to units which have misfires and/or malfunctions with ammo items.

4. Verification Inspection. Performs a variety of routine and special inspections of conventional ammunition. Performs quality monitoring of maintenance operations, area inspections magazine storage inspections and basic load inspections. Assists QASAS when requested. Maintains a variety of publications, regulations and files pertaining to work of the unit. The following are typical, but not all inclusive examples of work performed:

Performs periodic, storage and special inspections and tests to determine quality safety and condition of a wide variety of ammunition, subcomponents, and materials used in the maintenance, modification and manufacture of ammunition items. Inspects such items as small arms ammunition, artillery and mortar ammunition, rockets, missiles, mines, grenades, bulk high explosives, propellants and propelling charges, etc. Inspects container, checks rounds and other items for defects and deterioration, and separates any questionable items for further inspection. Under the technical direction of a Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) or designated representative, assists in the disassembly of ammunition and components to make inspections. Uses Ammunition Peculiar Equipment to perform mechanical and electrical tests of ammunition, rockets and small missiles. Assists QASAS or designated representative in reassembling and repackaging ammunition items. Selects, marks, and packs test samples for shipment.

Starting at $25.56 Per Hour (WG 8)

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician vacancy

Location: Reading area

Salary: £31,860 basic Rising to £34,000 OTE £42,500
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturday's. 35-hour contract.
Ref: OC17575

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technician. We are recruiting across the Reading so we will tailor the area to you based on your location.

This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Know your shifts 12 months in advance
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• Free RAC breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
• 24-hour colleague assistance programme
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician role :

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician Requirements:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Consultant - Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment

VTSTH

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.

Do you live in or around the Essex or Suffolk areas?

If so, we're looking for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our team, delivering services for our multi-site clients.

• Salary: Up to £48,791 per annum, depending on experience
• Overtime is paid as time and a half, with the potential to earn an average of £12,000 per annum.
• Door to door pay
• 4% bonus, subject to achievement of targets. (historically paid out)
• Van (with option for personal use) and fuel card
• Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE

If you have a full valid UK driver's license, refrigeration engineering experience, and want to progress your career with an award-winning FM provider then read on….

You'll be responsible for ensuring your clients supermarket refrigeration systems within your area are fully maintained and operating at full potential.

As an Arcus engineer, you'll enjoy working in a varied environment. You'll be out and about on the road traveling to client stores throughout your area, delivering a high level of diagnosis, maintenance, servicing, and repair work.

You'll have exceptional time management skills with an eagerness to learn.

Click on the link below, to see what life is like as an Arcus Engineer.

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We're passionate about retaining our top talent and love to promote within, giving you the opportunity to either gain qualifications and/or experience in other areas of the business if that's what you want.

To be successful you will have:

Essential:

• Valid UK driver's license
• Time served experience as a Refrigeration Engineer
• C&G 2079 / F- GAS
• Strong communication skills and work ethic
• Awareness and knowledge of Health & Safety

Desirable as training will be provided:

• CO2 Qualification
• Supermarket Experience

Other benefits:

• Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%.
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance
• Access to state-of-the-art training academy
• Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme
• Refer a Friend reward scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Up to 10% off B&Q / Trade Point
• 20% off Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing Centre

Other Information:

This position has a requirement for 1 in 4 on call.

At Arcus we are passionate about individual development which is why we are proud to offer industry leading Learning & Development opportunities to our colleagues. At our National Training Academy in Stevenage we have our own in-house team of experienced technical trainers who focus on upskilling and cross-skilling our rapidly expanding mobile engineering team. Colleagues can expect to receive significant investment in safety and technical training to ensure ongoing development of their skills and expertise and to ensure we retain our industry leading self- delivery capability.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed, please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

TeacherActive is a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities. We are currently supporting several nurseries across Essex, and we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our nurseries teams.

We offer several positions in Essex that are open for both full-time and part-time work. This is an amazing chance to work in caring settings where you can truly impact the lives of young children.

There will be a lot of responsibilities while working throughout the day as a member of the incredible teams. For children ages 0 to 5, you will need to provide a secure, engaging, and welcoming environment. You should also support the learning and development of the children in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

If you are able to establish trusting bonds with kids, parents, and coworkers; conduct observations, evaluations, and record-keeping to track and encourage kids' development; and collaborate with others to create interesting activities in a group setting then the roles will be great for you.

It is mandatory for all employees to have their updated DBS registered with the updating service. If not, we can assist you by sending you a direct application link. If you have worked overseas for more than six months in the last five years, you must obtain an OSPC (Overseas Police Check). These will be required in every school setting as a safety precaution.

The perfect nursery assistant will have:

• Level 2 or level 3 relevant childcare qualification and/or
• Experience working with children.
• Have an interest in child development.
• Strong and positive attitude.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 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 level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

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

kyle.bailey@teacheractive.com   

01245 335 533

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.

Night Support Residential Worker

Permanent, Full Time

£31,713.50 to £40,470.30 Per Annum (including allowance)

Location: Colchester

Closing Date: Sunday 1st December 2024 at 11.59pm

Are you interested in working with children and young people to make a difference in their lives? If so, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

It is an exciting time to join Essex County Council as we invest in and expand our residential provision. New Farm Road is a newly refurbished short-term home for up to five 12-17 year olds, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team around the child you will support them to develop the skills and resilience to return to their families, or onto longer-term care.

Being a Night Support Residential Worker requires a special kind of person. Your main focus will be on providing nurturing therapeutic care to children who have experienced trauma, supporting and caring for them as a parent would, and each shift brings unique experiences, filled with both highs and lows.

Previous experience of working in a children's home, would be beneficial however there are many skills that you might have that would make you suitable for the role. It is important to be open minded and have a flexible and adaptable attitude and be able to manage challenges with a calm and patient demeanour. You will have an ability/willingness to understand and manage challenging behaviour including aggression and violence using a range of de-escalation techniques. You will also need to have effective written and verbal communication.

If you don't already have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare you will need to complete this within 2 years of starting employment. We will provide you with all the training you need for the role along with good quality, regular supervision. This, together with the right attitude and access to a full in-house induction, will enable you to start your career with Essex County Council with confidence.

You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 9.15pm to 7.15am and you will have every other weekend off.

The salary quoted is made up of a basic salary of £24,395 to £31,131 Per Annum and a guaranteed additional allowance of 30% (£7,218.50 to £9,339.30 Per Annum), paid monthly, alongside your basis salary.

If shortlisted, you will have an interview to explore the detail you provide in your application and give you an opportunity to discuss the role and ask any questions.

Due to nature of this role any applicants need to be at least 21 years old in order to undertake this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accountant with 2 years of accounting experience to join an expanding soft-drinks dispensing company. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000.

As an Accountant, you will prepare monthly financial accounts with journal entries, accruals, and prepayments, ensuring accurate records and comprehensive financial reports.

You will be responsible for:

- Prepare monthly Balance Sheets, Intercompany reconciliations, and quarterly VAT returns.

- Provide data analysis and insights, supporting external audits as needed.

- Oversee capital expenditure, maintain accurate asset records, and monitor cash flow.

- Review and authorise company expenses, including expenditure and bank payments.

- Support office administration with guidance and training.

- Manage HR functions, including monthly payroll for staff using Sage 50.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as an Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Senior Accountantor in a similar role.

- At least 2 years of accounting experience.

- Background in Sage 50 and general IT skills

- Excellent communication skills.

Apply now for this exceptional Accountant opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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