Total 184 Education / Training job vacancies in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4LD

What skills and experience we're looking for

Good honours degree in a relevant subject area

Qualified Teacher Status is desirable

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

A shared approach to problem-solving and achieving goals

Innovation, identifying alternative ways to resolve issues, improving standards and procedures as part of a team

Confident user of ICT to enhance teaching and learning

Ambitious for self, department and students

Proactive and able to use initiative

Able to work effectively and calmly under pressure

Evidence of good relationships with young people and adults

Ability to analyse data effectively

Committed to the ethos, vision and values of Wycombe High School.

What the school offers its staff

Received the National Whole School Wellbeing Gold Award in 2024

MIND Wellbeing Index Gold Award winners for two consecutive years, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024

Voted the Sunday Times' secondary school of the year in 2023

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Employer Pension Contributions (28.68% employer contributions)

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer

Onsite Car Parking

Cycle Scheme

Onsite subsidised canteen

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our successful team!

You will join a team of staff that is committed to providing all students with the best opportunities to make great progress and to inspire a love of English.

You will be well-supported by a strong team of professionals who always go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Have a strong classroom presence and be able to model excellence in the classroom
• Be committed to developing themselves as an exceptional practitioner

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to further develop their classroom practice or an Early Career Teacher seeking their first appointment. If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of the students who attend Pioneer Secondary Academy and members of the local community, then we are keen to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Pioneer Secondary Academy is a smaller than average secondary school with a calm atmosphere and and high ambitions for its students who are:

“confident, articulate young people who think carefully about their role in the world and display positive behaviour and attitudes.”

This is an exciting time to become part of a school launched under new leadership and governance and planning for a dynamic successful future. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

We place great passion on staff well-being and development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development, offering a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Pioneer.

Our aim is to provide a knowledge rich education underpinned by our core values whilst preparing the next generation for an evolving digital world. If you are a driven and dedicated practitioner who is eager to grow and learn, by building effective relationships and instilling in students a love of English, then we want to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pioneer Secondary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS record check.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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 Tile: Head of Maths

Location: Willow Park School, Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Maths to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Assistant Headteacher they will be responsible in the running of the department and ensure that the department and the school is successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Who we are looking for

Ideally we are looking for a qualified Teacher of Maths with a few years’ experience, however we will happily consider applications from NQT’s who have the ambition and desire. Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable we are happy to consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.

Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of the current curriculum.
Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Key Accountabilities:

Plan and teach well structured, balanced, interesting and inspiring lessons
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to motive them
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe working environment
Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements
Manage and motivate member of staff within your department
Essential

QTS
Teaching experience in Maths at KS3 and/or KS4 in a specialist or mainstream setting.
A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all pupils
Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable
Qualified in subject specialism
Ability to work on own initiative
About us

Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

*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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What skills and experience we're looking for

- have recent experience and up to date curriculum knowledge

- be dedicated to providing quality teaching

- have a passion and commitment for learning

- honest and reliable person who works well within a team

What the school offers its staff

Ickford is a lovely environment in which to teach and learn. Our classrooms are well resourced and our team is welcoming and supportive.

At Ickford School, we value each child as having individual abilities, gifts and needs and encourage all of our pupils to reach their full potential academically, personally and socially.

Our pupils are well behaved, polite and care for each other and their environment and our school is full of happy pupils inspired by the challenges we provide for them

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

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The successful candidate will have:

a) A calm and positive attitude to all aspects of school life

b) A caring and sensitive attitude towards students

c) Ability to be a positive part of a successful team

d) Ability to foster a feeling of mutual respect in both students and adults

e) Ability to engender a feeling of control and security within the classroom

f) A commitment to the whole of school life

g) Vigour, enthusiasm and warmth

h) Ability to change, adapt, develop and improve

General characteristics IN THE CLASSROOM

a) high standards of personal presentation, punctuality and courtesy

b) maintaining a comfortable, orderly and stimulating classroom

c) providing appropriate resources and materials

d) generating original materials

e) a belief in the pertinence and value of the subject(s) being delivered

f) having the highest expectations of students and supporting staff

g) investing time and thought in the preparation and delivery of lessons

h) employing a variety of teaching and learning strategies

i) seeking constantly to fine tune and improve classroom teaching, plan-do-review cycle

j) taking responsibility for student behaviour and performance

k) setting meaningful goals for themselves, classes and individual students

l) seeking and exploiting opportunities for success and relationship building in class

m) seeking and exploiting opportunities for success and relationship building beyond the classroom

n) a willingness to apply consistent consequences in an assertive, measured and fair way

o) an ability to use both the school rewards and consequences systems and mechanisms and to innovate and invent personalised systems to secure a positive, respectful environment

p) a desire to improve, develop and progress as a teacher

q) a desire to share outstanding practice with others and learn from other outstanding practice

r) a determination to succeed and thrive when presented with unsettling and challenging behavior

s) a willingness to give freely of time and commit wholly and fully to the post

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

a) a willingness to commit fully to the whole of school life

b) a recognition of the precious opportunities for relationship building that can then enhance learning in the classroom

c) the necessary resilience and determination to manage challenging behaviour beyond the classroom

d) bringing enthusiasm, fun and warmth to the activities offered to the youngsters

e) rigorously observing and maintaining the routines and conventions of school life (mealtimes, extended day, etc)

f) seeking out new activities, visits and trips that will engage and interest the students

g) being there at significant moments both in the life of the school and individual students

h) seeing consequences through regardless of time or inconvenience and therefore demonstrating commitment and care to the student

i) caring about the quality and value of your contribution and being willing to seek support and advice

What the school offers its staff

• Bereavement leave
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Commitment to safeguarding

Chiltern Way 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 candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Location: Swan Leisure Centre, Buckingham MK18 1AE
Working Hours: Casual, Part Time & Full Time Hours Covering Monday
- Sunday Salary: £18.63 per hour + excellant benefits

Are you passionate about swimming?

Here at Buckinghamshire Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day’. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Swimming Instructor to join our team.
By following the tried and tested Swim England learn to swim framework we develop the confidence in all of our swimmers through fun and enjoyable lessons. Many of our swimmers have progressed to swim competitively and even to represent our country.

Teaching our swimming lessons will see you delivering safe fun and progressive lessons, but this is also a mentality we take towards our teachers' careers and personal development. We want you to feel safe in your employment so we will contract you for as little or many teaching hours as you want around your current commitments.

Paying for your own safeguarding and DBS checks aren’t fun or cheap so we provide these for you! There’s also no need to hold your own personal insurance as you will be covered by ours. Working for us will enable you to work within all our leisure centres as well as giving you excellent personal and career development through continued training and learning opportunities.

Our in-house Aquatic Training Academy will provide you with ongoing training through our specialist CPDs in swimming teaching, meaning you can access a range of training throughout your career, and when it comes to that career we have a solid pathway in place meaning there is opportunity to progress into management or other areas in the business.

We share your passion for leisure and want you to be able to embrace all the excellent services we provide to our customers which is why all of teachers are given a free membership as well as one for a friend or family member.

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.


What you’ll need to do the role

You’ll have excellent customer service skills and be someone who is happy to deal with people of all ages and back grounds.

You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2 .

Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers is Essential.

This role will require a DBS check.

Why Serco 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming not only makes people healthier and happier it also teaches a skill for life. As one of our teachers you will be at the forefront of helping people develop those skills. 

A world of opportunity: Our swimming teachers are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into aquatics coordination you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.   

Great people: Teaching can lead to a great sense of accomplishment as you watch people progress and work with your local community. And as you are supporting your students, we will be supporting you with ongoing training and development. 

What we offer  

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs

Location: Swan Leisure Centre, Buckingham MK18 1AE
Working Hours: Casual, Part Time & Full Time Hours Covering Monday
- Sunday Salary: £18.63 per hour + excellant benefits

Are you passionate about swimming?

Here at Buckinghamshire Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day’. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Swimming Instructor to join our team.
By following the tried and tested Swim England learn to swim framework we develop the confidence in all of our swimmers through fun and enjoyable lessons. Many of our swimmers have progressed to swim competitively and even to represent our country.

Teaching our swimming lessons will see you delivering safe fun and progressive lessons, but this is also a mentality we take towards our teachers' careers and personal development. We want you to feel safe in your employment so we will contract you for as little or many teaching hours as you want around your current commitments.

Paying for your own safeguarding and DBS checks aren’t fun or cheap so we provide these for you! There’s also no need to hold your own personal insurance as you will be covered by ours. Working for us will enable you to work within all our leisure centres as well as giving you excellent personal and career development through continued training and learning opportunities.

Our in-house Aquatic Training Academy will provide you with ongoing training through our specialist CPDs in swimming teaching, meaning you can access a range of training throughout your career, and when it comes to that career we have a solid pathway in place meaning there is opportunity to progress into management or other areas in the business.

We share your passion for leisure and want you to be able to embrace all the excellent services we provide to our customers which is why all of teachers are given a free membership as well as one for a friend or family member.

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.


What you’ll need to do the role

You’ll have excellent customer service skills and be someone who is happy to deal with people of all ages and back grounds.

You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2 .

Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers is Essential.

This role will require a DBS check.

Why Serco 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming not only makes people healthier and happier it also teaches a skill for life. As one of our teachers you will be at the forefront of helping people develop those skills. 

A world of opportunity: Our swimming teachers are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into aquatics coordination you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.   

Great people: Teaching can lead to a great sense of accomplishment as you watch people progress and work with your local community. And as you are supporting your students, we will be supporting you with ongoing training and development. 

What we offer  

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs




Location: Swan Leisure Centre, Buckingham MK18 1AE
Working Hours: Casual, Part Time & Full Time Hours Covering Monday
- Sunday Salary: £18.63 per hour + excellant benefits

Are you passionate about swimming?

Here at Buckinghamshire Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day’. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Swimming Instructor to join our team.
By following the tried and tested Swim England learn to swim framework we develop the confidence in all of our swimmers through fun and enjoyable lessons. Many of our swimmers have progressed to swim competitively and even to represent our country.

Teaching our swimming lessons will see you delivering safe fun and progressive lessons, but this is also a mentality we take towards our teachers' careers and personal development. We want you to feel safe in your employment so we will contract you for as little or many teaching hours as you want around your current commitments.

Paying for your own safeguarding and DBS checks aren’t fun or cheap so we provide these for you! There’s also no need to hold your own personal insurance as you will be covered by ours. Working for us will enable you to work within all our leisure centres as well as giving you excellent personal and career development through continued training and learning opportunities.

Our in-house Aquatic Training Academy will provide you with ongoing training through our specialist CPDs in swimming teaching, meaning you can access a range of training throughout your career, and when it comes to that career we have a solid pathway in place meaning there is opportunity to progress into management or other areas in the business.

We share your passion for leisure and want you to be able to embrace all the excellent services we provide to our customers which is why all of teachers are given a free membership as well as one for a friend or family member.

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.


What you’ll need to do the role

You’ll have excellent customer service skills and be someone who is happy to deal with people of all ages and back grounds.

You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2 .

Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers is Essential.

This role will require a DBS check.

Why Serco 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming not only makes people healthier and happier it also teaches a skill for life. As one of our teachers you will be at the forefront of helping people develop those skills. 

A world of opportunity: Our swimming teachers are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into aquatics coordination you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.   

Great people: Teaching can lead to a great sense of accomplishment as you watch people progress and work with your local community. And as you are supporting your students, we will be supporting you with ongoing training and development. 

What we offer  

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs
Location: Swan Leisure Centre, Buckingham MK18 1AE
Working Hours: Casual, Part Time & Full Time Hours Covering Monday
- Sunday Salary: £18.63 per hour + excellant benefits

Are you passionate about swimming?

Here at Buckinghamshire Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day’. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Swimming Instructor to join our team.
By following the tried and tested Swim England learn to swim framework we develop the confidence in all of our swimmers through fun and enjoyable lessons. Many of our swimmers have progressed to swim competitively and even to represent our country.

Teaching our swimming lessons will see you delivering safe fun and progressive lessons, but this is also a mentality we take towards our teachers' careers and personal development. We want you to feel safe in your employment so we will contract you for as little or many teaching hours as you want around your current commitments.

Paying for your own safeguarding and DBS checks aren’t fun or cheap so we provide these for you! There’s also no need to hold your own personal insurance as you will be covered by ours. Working for us will enable you to work within all our leisure centres as well as giving you excellent personal and career development through continued training and learning opportunities.

Our in-house Aquatic Training Academy will provide you with ongoing training through our specialist CPDs in swimming teaching, meaning you can access a range of training throughout your career, and when it comes to that career we have a solid pathway in place meaning there is opportunity to progress into management or other areas in the business.

We share your passion for leisure and want you to be able to embrace all the excellent services we provide to our customers which is why all of teachers are given a free membership as well as one for a friend or family member.

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.


What you’ll need to do the role

You’ll have excellent customer service skills and be someone who is happy to deal with people of all ages and back grounds.

You will need to hold either a STA Award/Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England (Previously ASA) Level 2 .

Holding either a valid RLSS UK NPLQ, RLSS UK NRASTC or STA Safety Award for Teachers is Essential.

This role will require a DBS check.

Why Serco 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming not only makes people healthier and happier it also teaches a skill for life. As one of our teachers you will be at the forefront of helping people develop those skills. 

A world of opportunity: Our swimming teachers are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into aquatics coordination you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.   

Great people: Teaching can lead to a great sense of accomplishment as you watch people progress and work with your local community. And as you are supporting your students, we will be supporting you with ongoing training and development. 

What we offer  

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

1. Excellent interpersonal and team building skills

2. To be an outstanding classroom practitioner

3. The ability to engage and inspire our students

4. Commitment to developing the highest standards of Learning

and Teaching

5. The ability to teach English at GCSE

6. The ability to teach Drama is desirable but not essential

What the school offers its staff

1. State of the art facilities in our brand-new building

2. A diverse community of enthusiastic, motivated & intelligent

students

3. An outstanding culture & ethos where students & staff enjoy

& achieve

4. A socially active & culturally diverse school community

5. An opportunity for excellent personal development

6. Personalised & effective CPD as evidenced by the school’s

IIP Gold (2014, 2017, 2021 & 2024) & Champion status.

7. Wellbeing Award (2021)

8. Inclusion Mark Centre of Excellence (2023)

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

• Able to inspire and motivate all children
• Creative, innovative and passionate
• A committed team player
• Organised and has highly developed communication skills
• Dedicated to the welfare, safeguarding and well-being of every child

What the school offers its staff

• A competitive starting salary
• A warm, supportive and positive learning and working environment
• Staff who are collegiate and committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
• The opportunity to be part of a team where skills, enthusiasm and desire to succeed will be recognised
• The opportunity to play an active part in the schools development

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are encouraged. White Spire School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please apply to Sally Seminerio, White Spire School. 01908 373266 or by email at admin@whitespire.milton-keynes.sch.uk White Spire School Rickley Lane Bletchley Milton Keynes MK3 6EW

Closing Date: Monday 4th November 2024

Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th November 2024

Interview Date: w/b 11th November 2024

“This Post is Subject to Safer Recruitment and an Enhanced DBS with Barring Check is required for this Post”.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

“Milton Keynes Council is committed to making sure that everyone living in Milton Keynes is safe and protected and that our specific statutory responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults are effectively met”

Commitment to safeguarding

“This Post is Subject to Safer Recruitment and an Enhanced DBS with Barring Check is required for this Post”. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. “Milton Keynes Council is committed to making sure that everyone living in Milton Keynes is safe and protected and that our specific statutory responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults are effectively met”

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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 Tile: Head of STEM

Location: Willow Park School, Milton Keynes

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start date: January 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of STEM to join our close-knit team at Willow Park School located in Milton Keynes.

About the Role

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of STEM to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Curriculum Lead / Deputy Head Teacher they will be responsible in the running of the department and ensure that the department and the school is successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Who we are looking for

Ideally, we are looking for a qualified Teacher of ICT / Computer Science with a few years’ experience, however we will happily consider applications from NQT’s who have the ambition and desire. Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable we are happy to consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting. We welcome team members who can offer other subjects under the STEM umbrella and deliver a modern twist to the curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of the current curriculum.
Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Qualifications required

QTS
About us

Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

*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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Training and Recruitment Officer (Domiciliary Care Services)
Are you an experienced Training and Recruitment Officer looking for a new challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading domiciliary care service provider seeking a passionate and qualified individual to manage the entire recruitment process and deliver in-person care certificate training to their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full recruitment process from application to onboarding for all new hires.
• Deliver in-person Care Certificate training to ensure all employees meet compliance standards.
• Conduct staff assessments and maintain up-to-date training records.
• Collaborate with management to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently.
• Provide ongoing development and support to the care team.

Requirements:

• Strong background in training and recruitment within the care sector.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering compliance and Care Certificate training.
• Relevant educational qualifications in care and/or training.

Relevant Educational Qualifications:

• NVQ or QCF in Health and Social Care: A Level 3 or above qualification in Health and Social Care is necessary, particularly for trainers in care settings.
• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA): This qualification allows individuals to assess and train staff in the workplace.
• Train the Trainer Certificate: This course is designed to enhance teaching skills and is often a requirement for those conducting training sessions.

Experience in the Care Sector:

• Practical experience working in health and social care is vital. This experience enhances the trainer's credibility and provides real-life scenarios to share during training.

Knowledge of Care Standards and Compliance:

• A thorough understanding of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards, as well as relevant legislation pertaining to health and social care, is essential.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

• Engaging in CPD activities ensures that trainers stay current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends in care.

Additional Requirements:

• First Aid Qualification: While not always mandatory, having a current First Aid qualification can be beneficial for those delivering training in care environments.
• Enhanced DBS Check: A valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is often required to ensure the safety and welfare of vulnerable individuals.

Salary: £30,000 per year

Shift patterns: Ability to work on-site or hybrid, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 5 PM).

Location: Aylesbury, HP20
Start Date: ASAP (First 2 weeks shadowing the current Training and Recruitment Officer)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting a dedicated care team while making a real difference. If this sounds like you, apply now to join this great team!

What skills and experience we're looking for

- QTS

- Graduate with a Science Degree, ideally Biology as a specialism

-Prior experience of teaching the UK curriculum is essential.

-Prior experience of teaching Science to KS3 and KS4 is essential.

What the school offers its staff

As employers, we are committed to your personal development. We offer a supportive and innovative environment to work within and opportunities for Professional Development that will allow you to enhance your skilful practice. The school is immersed in shared good practice and is saturated by an internal programme of CPD which is further extended by externally lead courses.

Our Science Department is well resourced and includes two exceptional technicians and a collegiate team of Science teachers who share a dedicated working space.

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 HISTORY WITH PSYCHOLOGY

TLT MPS/UPS SCALE

We require a Teacher of History with Psychology for January or Easter 2025. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, keen to develop leadership skills in the Humanities Faculty at Lord Grey and will have excellent subject knowledge.

The successful candidate:

• will have a strong commitment to teaching and learning in History and Psychology
• will be an effective classroom practitioner committed to raising standards for all students
• will be able to teach History at KS3 and Psychology at Key Stage 4 and, if appropriate, in the Sixth Form
• will be fully committed to enabling all students to achieve well and make good progress
• the drive and determination to motivate colleagues and students
• a creative and energetic approach to teaching and management
• good organisational skills
• the vision to develop the courses currently offered
• open to change, new ideas and innovation.

The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of encouraging all students to be ambitious, determined, independent, respectful and successful and completely committed to promoting our mantra of Lord Grey Can!

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate:

• will have a strong commitment to teaching and learning in History and Psychology
• will be an effective classroom practitioner committed to raising standards for all students
• will be able to teach History at KS3 and Psychology at Key Stage 4 and, if appropriate, in the Sixth Form
• will be fully committed to enabling all students to achieve well and make good progress
• the drive and determination to motivate colleagues and students
• a creative and energetic approach to teaching and management
• good organisational skills
• the vision to develop the courses currently offered
• open to change, new ideas and innovation.

Join an Academy part of a highly supportive and growing MAT. Lord Grey joined Tove Learning Trust in April 2018 and is situated in Bletchley on the outskirts of the growing city of Milton Keynes. We achieved our GOOD OFSTED status in Summer 2022. Since then we have gone from strength to strength with improving GCSE and level 3 results; a football partnership with Paris St- Germain and winners of MK Inspiration Awards ‘Inspiring Secondary School’ 2023 and MK Educations Awards ‘Secondary School of the Year’; ‘Maths Team of the Year’ and ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ November 2023. The right candidate will join us on our exciting journey and enable us to continue to provide a great education for our amazing students as we prepare them for adult life. We have a strong collegial team who create a real atmosphere of collaboration and community who embody - Lord Grey Can!

Tove Learning Trust

The trust is committed to ensuring that all students achieve as highly as possible and we work hard to offer stimulating environments that enable every learner to progress and flourish. We have a small central team and a committed Board of Trustees that are focused on delivering outstanding outcomes. We aim to have academies that are excellent communities of learning where students thrive on success. There are seven secondary schools and one primary school in this growing Trust.

Further details about the role

A lesson observation and a formal interview will form the selection criteria. A vacancy booklet, information for candidates booklet and the application form are all available on the vacancies section of Lord Grey Academy’s website: http://www.lordgrey.org.uk/general-information/vacancies/

Please note the application form and information for candidates booklet are available on the right hand side of the above link. Details on how to apply for this post are in the How to Apply Section of this booklet. Please do look at our recruitment video of our staff talking about working at Lord Grey and our document: Why work at Lord Grey?

Completed application form and covering letter should be submitted to Human Resources at Lord Grey Academy or emailed to hr@lordgrey.org.uk by 9am on Wednesday 16th October 2024. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

Only successfully short listed candidates will be contacted.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint to this exciting position an enthusiastic, forward-thinking passionate, and highly skilled leader to the role of Head of Teaching and Learning, including technologies, to join our College Leadership Group (CLG).

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning, development, and implementation of innovative teaching and learning initiatives to support student success and high-quality learning experiences.

You will have a passion for educational innovation and a commitment to enhancing teaching effectiveness and student engagement, to bring the college up to an outstanding use of technology and contribute to the development of a dynamic digital environment that match industry standards.

As the Teaching and Leading lead you will work in partnership with the Quality Assurance (QA) Team and our Advanced Mentor Team to get our teachers to the highest Teaching & Learning standards.

If you are looking to take the next step of your own journey and use your proven track record of success, excellent communication skills and leadership qualities to contribute to our secure, sustainable, and deep-rooted improvements and if equality, diversity and inclusivity lies at the heart of all you do, then this college could be the place for you.

We need you to inspire others, work collaboratively with the highly experienced senior leadership team, dedicated staff and our enthusiastic and committed trustees and board of governors to ensure the continued success of the college, leading the college on its journey towards ‘Outstanding’.

If you possess these attributes and you are looking for a new opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.

What the school offers its staff

What are the benefits of working forShooters Hill Sixth Form College?

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we value our employees, as they are vital to our continued success. We are a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Some of the attractive benefits we offer our employees:

• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme TPS
• High quality professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking and breakfast
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including, private healthcare – Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend
• Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service And much more.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to join our school as a teacher starting in January 2025? Applications welcome from teachers at all stages of their careers from ECT to UPS/senior leadership.

Our school needs a highly motivated, talented and inspirational teacher.

Apply as soon as possible and we will interview candidates asap once shortlisted.

What the school offers its staff

We have considerable experience of developing staff and are looking for keen, able teachers interested in progression for themselves through having their potential recognised and their training needs catered for – all in a context of providing the best for our school community.

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to meeting the needs of children and staff to bring about the best outcomes for them.
• Excited about leading the teaching of children of many backgrounds and talents who are grateful for the opportunities they are offered.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school – you do not need to be Catholic and/or of faith to be considered.

Apply as soon as possible and we will set an interview date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our main obligation and aim at St Monica’s Catholic Primary School is to ensure that all children are safe at all times. During the school day, we are privileged to be able to spend time with your children and we build strong relationships with them based on respect and trust. When concerned about the welfare of a child, staff members are legally obliged to act in the interests of the child.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to join our school as a teacher starting in January 2025? Applications welcome from teachers at all stages of their careers from ECT to UPS/senior leadership.

Our school needs a highly motivated, talented and inspirational teacher.

Apply as soon as possible and we will interview candidates asap once shortlisted.

What the school offers its staff

We have considerable experience of developing staff and are looking for keen, able teachers interested in progression for themselves through having their potential recognised and their training needs catered for – all in a context of providing the best for our school community.

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to meeting the needs of children and staff to bring about the best outcomes for them.
• Excited about leading the teaching of children of many backgrounds and talents who are grateful for the opportunities they are offered.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school – you do not need to be Catholic and/or of faith to be considered.

Apply as soon as possible and we will set an interview date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our main obligation and aim at St Monica’s Catholic Primary School is to ensure that all children are safe at all times. During the school day, we are privileged to be able to spend time with your children and we build strong relationships with them based on respect and trust. When concerned about the welfare of a child, staff members are legally obliged to act in the interests of the child.