Total 385 job vacancies in Stoke Gifford, , BS34 8PB

For further information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Holly Southcott on holly.southcott@nhs.net.

Communication & Relationships Skills Provide and receive, sensitive, highly complex or contentious information and barriers to understanding. Facilitate communication, resulting in clear responsibilities within the multi-professional team Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance To co-ordinate patients journey, act as a key worker. Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. Under the guidance of the leads you will assist in the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment Knowledge, Training & Experience Current NMC registration Completed the Principles of Breast Care Practice Course at level 6/7or a willingness to undertake complete the Principles of Breast Care Practice Course at level 6/7 Minimum of 2 years post registration experience to preferably include 1 year experience of a leadership position. Evidence of study at degree level in Health/Nursing Related Studies or have a willingness to undertake degree/masters level study. ENB 998/ Mentorship/Assessor module or equivalent or have experience of teaching and assessing With guidance of the leads to assist in change and support new ways of working Leadership and management skills Analytical & Judgemental Skills The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures standards and guidelines. The post holder will demonstrate the skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute and other patient conditions, initiating actions as appropriate. Planning & Organisational Skills The post holder will prioritise and plan own specialist workload and organise own time according to their delegated job plan. Contribute to the principles of clinical governance ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored. Ensure that clinical risk management and clinical audit are an integral part of the department function. Required to co-ordinate activities with other professional agencies and support groups. To support the development of Specialist information booklets and leaflets for patient care. Physical Skills Required to have dexterity and accuracy required for relevant tasks and procedures including seroma drainage, complex wound dressings and is able to demonstrate clinical skills to aid the education of others The post holder must have standard keyboard skills, and be able to use presentation, projection/multi media equipment and e-learning resources Responsibility for Patient/Client Care To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times. Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC Assesses, develops and implements specialist nursing care programmes, advising patients and relatives on matters relating to their clinical condition To promote patient health, and to assist in education strategies for healthy lifestyles and to sign post patients to specialist help Ensure the care provided reflects the requirements of the CQC, Proud to care and other Nursing initiatives. Responsibility for Policy/Service Development Implements policies and procedures, and proposes changes to practices for own area, contributing to the development of specialist protocols. Assist in the delivery of education to support staff in the adoption of new policies and procedures. Support the development and implementation of local Standard operating procedures, patient information and policies Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources Demonstrate safe working practices in the use of equipment in the clinical areas, and support Sisters/Charge Nurses to maintain equipment training records for all staff. Responsibility for Human Resources Working with the Leads, provide leadership to the clinical team and identify innovation in clinical practice Provides clinical supervision to other staff and students Contributes to the training of other staff on the specific clinical condition Contribute to the formal induction and preceptorship of all new staff. and the education of learners, students and clinical support workers Responsibility for Information Resources To maintain adequate and accurate records of all educational sessionsand records for personal use. To collect statistical information and reports as requested for the Trust. Updates and maintains patient records. Responsibility for Research and Development Working in conjunction with the Breast Care team the post holder will be required to use, and disseminate current research findings to professional colleagues through the education process. To collaborate with other members of the service to develop clinical audit to measure outcomes related to education and practice Support patinys in research or clinical trials as required Participate as an individual in surveys and audits as necessary to own work. Freedom to Act Accountable for own professional actions; not directly supervised. Physical Effort The post requires a combination of physical effort including sitting, standing, walking and occasional moderate effort for several short periods Mental Effort The post requires frequent regular levels of concentration within an often unpredictable work pattern and environment. Concentration on patient assessments / procedures Emotional Effort The post holder will deal frequently with distressed patients, relatives and carers and occasionally with distressed members of staff Working Conditions The post holder will work flexibly across both sites to fulfill service requirements The post holder will have exposure to bodily fluids. Personal/Professional Development To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence to enable you to use research/evidence based practice. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process. Equality and Diversity UHNM is committed to the implementation of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Which ensures equal opportunities for all. UHNM is also committed to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination in both its role as an employer and as a provider of services. It aims to create a culture that respects and values each others differences, promotes dignity, equality and diversity and encourages individuals to develop and maximise their potential. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other workers and patients/service users Infection Prevention Infection Prevention is the obligation of every employee both clinical and non-clinical at the University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust. Driving down healthcare associated infection is everyones responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention policy All staff employed by the UHNM Trust have the following responsibilities: Trust Dress Code Trust approved uniform/dress code must be adhered to When in clinical areas all staff must be bare below the elbow, without wrist watches, stoned rings, wrist jewellery, false nails, nail polish or plaster casts No personal bags to be worn during clinical duties Hand Hygiene Decontaminate your hands as the per The five moments of hand hygiene Own Practice Lead by example Encourage and praise good practice Be prepared to accept advice about your own practice Trust Policies Ensure that you know and strictly follow relevant Infection Prevention policies for your role and apply standard precautions at all times, which is available in the Infection Prevention Manual on the UHNM intranet

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written routine information with a variety of different groups of staff. The information dealt with may be of a complex or sensitive nature and tact and diplomacy will be required in communications in order to negotiate required outcomes. To ensure communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate the flow of information internally and externally. To provide cover and support for other members of the cancer support team, as necessary, to maintain the smooth running of MDT meetings and the provision of seamless pathways of care for patients. To communicate with members of the MDT verbally, electronically or in writing to ensure that the information necessary for effective team functioning is available at each meeting. Attend the MDT meetings to facilitate the setting up, closing and other associated tasks of the MDT meetings. The work requires a baseline theoretical knowledge of medical terminology and of computer software programmes The post-holder will require knowledge of the patients administration and other related systems, acquired through training and experience to NVQ3 or equivalent. Understanding of a range of work procedures possibly outside immediate work area, some of which are non-routine. There will be a requirement to exercise judgement when dealing with requests for patient information and access to MDT meetings. The post holder will need to be able to analyse information relating to patients investigations, patient pathway and clinical protocols in order to select the correct option for the patient. The post holder will be required to interrogate MDT records and analyse this information in order to identify trends e.g. in attendance. To provide administrative facilitation of meetings including preparing, organising and circulating agendas and lists. To identify any changes to the MDT list in a timely fashion and to communicate these to relevant team members. To work to schedules to ensure all relevant information is available to the MDT meeting in a timely fashion The post requires physical skills which are normally obtained through practice over a period of time or during practical training, e.g. standard keyboard skills and use of the hospital PAS Assists patients/clients/relatives during incidental contacts. The post holder will be required to implement operational policies and procedures in their own area relevant to the MDTs covered and will be expected to propose changes to the working practises in their own area in order to bring about improvements in the MDT service or function. The post-holder will be responsible for safe use of equipment utilised by self and other members of the MDT. This may include setting up of computers, imaging/pathology viewing equipment, projectors and video-conferencing equipment. The Post-holder will be responsible for the safe use of equipment and returning this to a secure storage after use The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the MDT rooms are returned to the pre meeting standard layout and all patient identifiable documents are removed and stored / destroyed appropriately The post holder will contribute to the training and induction of new members of staff and support less experienced members of staff by sharing experience and offering advice on working practices. The post holder will be required to process, transmit and store patient data using computerised systems and to file paper data within the case record in a retrievable format. To utilise appropriate software e.g. excel/access in order to provide regular monthly reports on the attendance and activity of the MDTs in numeric and graphical form for Peer Review visits. Will deal with general enquiries and resolve routine problems Will be expected to refer more complex issues to the relevant Patient pathway tracker for advice There is a daily requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several long periods during a shift related to the movement of laptops and other pieces of mobile equipment. There is a frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable. Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously on most days. To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Morson Talent is collaborating with one of our leading clients in the Filton area to recruit their next Construction Project Manager.

Job Title: Construction Project Manager.

Duration 13 Months.

35 hours per week.

Up to £45.00 per hour Umbrella
Up to £34.02 per hour PAYE

Construction Project Manager

Role Overview – The Project Construction Manager will be responsible for setting up and leading client-side projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover.

Responsibilities
• Full responsibility for delivering construction projects as client-side project manager
• Regular communication and updates on projects to all stakeholders.
• Provide clear direction and leadership
• Work within agreed budgets
• Ensure that all project paperwork is kept up to date
• Manage lifecycle of the project through to handover
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control
• Ensure Project is delivered to a Health and Safety Guidelines
• Manage risk and implement strategy where necessary

Skill Set
Essential
• BSc/HND in Construction/Building Services (or similar) or equivalent experience
• Previous project management experience within the construction industry
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of seniority
• Proactive individual who provides leadership
• A team player that can integrate into an existing project management team

Desirable
• Experience in client-side project management beneficial
• Experience of working on an NEC project preferred

BSc/HND in Construction/Building Services OR equivalent experience
Construction

Looking for an experienced construction project manager
Candidate needs to either be qualified BSc/HND in Construction/Building Services or have the equivalent experience
Need to be an excellent communicator and able to build relationships with all levels of seniority

Position: SEN Teacher
Salary: Starting at £35,250
Contract Type:
Temp to Perm Qualification: QTS Required
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate SEN Teacher to join the team at a local SEMH school. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children looked after children. The school is attached to a residential site with a maximum capacity of 8 pupils, currently accommodating 5 students ranging from Year 1 to Year 9.
You would be joining at an exciting time of growth with the wider organisation in the process of opening two brand new schools, giving opportunities for progression into a Lead Teacher role.
Key Responsibilities:Teaching a small class and deliver lessons across all subject areas using a primary model.

• Implement pre-planned lessons for the current term.
• Foster a supportive and engaging learning environment to help students re-engage with education and enjoy school.
• Work towards reintegrating students into mainstream settings or other SEN schools.

What We Offer:A starting salary of £35,250 with opportunities for progression.

• Comprehensive training and development, including a one-month long training program upon becoming permanent.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience working with children with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Strong ability to teach across various subjects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

If you are a dedicated SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding role with opportunities for professional growth, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our students.

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Position: SEMH Teacher
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Pay Rate: £160 - £180 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, temp to perm
About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and resilient teacher to join our team on a full-time supply basis at an SEMH school in Stoke-on-Trent. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support students with varying needs, including mental health. Attachment disorder, foetal alcohol, speech and language and traits of autism and OCD.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to students with complex behaviours and SEMH needs.
• Plan and deliver tailored educational programs and interventions.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to support students in managing their behaviour.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation.
• Support students in developing their social skills and emotional regulation.
• Help with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources.

About the School: The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for students with SEMH needs. With a small class size, the school ensures that each student receives individualised attention and support.
What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates ranging from £160 - £180 per day
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs and complex behaviours is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A compassionate and patient approach to supporting students with diverse needs.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the varying needs of the students.

If you are a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a special school setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our students.

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About The Company:They specialise in designing and manufacturing high-quality filtration solutions for various industries. They are committed to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. Join our team to contribute to cutting-edge projects and advance your career in a dynamic environment.
Job Summary:They are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and improving our filtration products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop filtration products, components, and systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and testing to validate designs.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams to ensure seamless production processes.
• Perform design reviews and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Any fin Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design, preferably within the filtration or related industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flexible working hours and potential for remote work.
• Health and wellness programs.

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

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Client Name: Midlands Partnership - Haywood Hospital Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse Shifts: Available on the day of booking

Benefits:

• Access to Care4Carers for mental health and wellbeing support

• Competitive pay rates

• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts

• Weekly pay

• Excellent support from your dedicated consultant

• Revalidation support

Skills Focus:

Join a team of dedicated professionals to provide high-caliber emergency treatment and ongoing medical care. You'll be drawing on your quick-thinking abilities and clinical knowledge, managing care plans, assessments, and referrals, continuously honing your skills in varied high-pressure environments.

General Key Skills:

• Quick-thinking abilities

• Patience and ability to stay calm under pressure

• Excellent attention to detail and timekeeping

• Methodical approach to tasks

• Strong work ethic

• Empathy, understanding, and a flexible attitude

• Eagerness to learn and improve

• Proficiency with computers

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Constantly monitor and care for patients in critical condition

• Support emergency admissions, planned admissions, and post-surgery patients and their families with clear communication

• Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble equipment for procedures

• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct

• Take blood, fit cannulas, and conduct patient observations

• Write care plans, perform assessments, and make referrals

• Organize admissions and discharges

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications (Essential):

• Registered Nurse

• At least 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years

• Successful enhanced background check

A Business with a Future:

Ready to take a leap forward in your career? Apply now to work in top teaching hospitals with flexible hours, next-day payroll, and outstanding support from your dedicated consultant.

Contact: Marlena Herbert Email: marlena.herbert1@medacs.com Phone: 01785 256434

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our school has undergone an incredible transformation in recent years, achieving significant milestones across both academic and pastoral realms. We are a vibrant, supportive, and a community that values continuous improvement and innovation, with a focus on providing a well-rounded education that celebrates diversity, nurtures individual strengths, and prepares students for a successful future. Our split-site model allows for collaborative learning and development tailored to meet the unique needs of each stage of education, offering students a smooth and supported transition from primary through secondary years.

There are two exceptional opportunities within our school’s leadership team: Head of School and Executive Headteacher. We are looking for dynamic and committed leaders to continue the outstanding legacy of leadership that has brought our school to new heights, and we are seeking an experienced, visionary Executive Headteacher to lead our ambitious, split-site school, a dynamic and inclusive environment committed to excellence and growth.

As Executive Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in building upon the achievements of our recent journey, driving forward our vision and guiding the school into its next exciting phase. You will have the opportunity to shape the educational experience of our students, empower and inspire our talented staff, and work closely with our dedicated governing body to ensure sustained success and growth across both sites.

This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about nurturing student potential, has a track record of delivering positive change, and is ready to lead a school community that is eager to excel. With a competitive salary (with potential adjustment for the right candidate) and the chance to make a lasting impact, this is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking leader.

The successful applicant will:

• Be dynamic, resilient and inspirational leader who has experience within a mainstream or SEN School
• Relentlessly committed to inclusion and finding new and different ways of achieving the very best for our diverse range of students
• Courageous and ambitious with an entrepreneurial and visionary approach
• Understands our values and the needs and importance of local communities
• Has the necessary experience to effectively coach and support two talented Heads of School

If you are ready to help us build on our successes and take our school to new heights, we’d love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Further details about the role

At Portland School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning and experiences to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). Our mission is to empower young minds and nurture futures, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. We are a split site school with two provisions to meet different needs, one at Trent Vale one at Blythe Bridge. We have an amazing staff team who work tirelessly to support approximately 120 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As a specialist school our pupils benefit from smaller class sizes, a more practical curriculum, access to alternative accreditations and a highly trained staff team. Both sites have spacious grounds allowing us to provide outdoor education, with our Blythe Bridge site boasting specialist classrooms for Design and technology, Art and Design, Science, Food technology and PE.

At the heart of our school are a set of shared values where our entire school community are supported to develop a sense of Respect, Responsibility, Belonging, Independence, show a Team Approach and look after their own Mental Toughness.


Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.

Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, a healthcare professional or work in facilities, admin or operations all our Special Schools offer you the opportunity to work within an establishment that has a ‘family’ feel that puts the children, young people and their families at the heart of what they do.

All the pupils within our Special Schools have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all their needs are met. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of a team that supports a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals. You truly will make a difference to the life of a young person and their family.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we can help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.

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 exceptional Head of School to continue our journey of success, building on the strong foundation of our dedicated current leadership team. As Head of School, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and student well-being. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, student-cantered leader to drive forward our vision, inspire our talented staff, and work alongside our supportive community to ensure every student thrives.

Our school is proud of its remarkable progress, and we are seeking a Head of School who is ready to embrace and enhance our outstanding leadership and guide us into a new chapter.

Working with students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and SEN (Special Educational Needs), your role is multifaceted. Beyond overseeing the general operations of the school, you play a crucial part in fostering an inclusive environment that supports the unique needs of these students.

You will need a proactive and compassionate approach, ensuring that both the staff and the school community are equipped to support all students effectively. Your leadership can help ensure that all students are given equal opportunities to succeed and thrive.

You will establishing an Inclusive School Culture by promote Inclusion and Diversity: Lead by example in promoting an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, encourages empathy, and values all students equally.

Encourage Whole-School Buy-In and work to ensure that all staff, from teachers to support staff, understand the importance of inclusivity and are committed to supporting students with SEMH and SEN needs.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Further details about the role

At Portland School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning and experiences to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). Our mission is to empower young minds and nurture futures, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. We are a split site school with two provisions to meet different needs, one at Trent Vale one at Blythe Bridge. We have an amazing staff team who work tirelessly to support approximately 120 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

As a specialist school our pupils benefit from smaller class sizes, a more practical curriculum, access to alternative accreditations and a highly trained staff team. Both sites have spacious grounds allowing us to provide outdoor education, with our Blythe Bridge site boasting specialist classrooms for Design and technology, Art and Design, Science, Food technology and PE.

At the heart of our school are a set of shared values where our entire school community are supported to develop a sense of Respect, Responsibility, Belonging, Independence, show a Team Approach and look after their own Mental Toughness.

Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.

Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, a healthcare professional or work in facilities, admin or operations all our Special Schools offer you the opportunity to work within an establishment that has a ‘family’ feel that puts the children, young people and their families at the heart of what they do.

All the pupils within our Special Schools have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all their needs are met. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of a team that supports a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals. You truly will make a difference to the life of a young person and their family.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we can help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.

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

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: As Soon as Possible: Senior Finance Officer | Whole Year, Level 7, 37 hours per week, Actual Salary £30,060 to £32,654, or Term Time plus 2 weeks, Actual Salary £27,602 to £29,984

The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Finance Officer/

Assistant Management Accountant to work in our busy Central Team. The role will be based predominately at Discovery Academy, with the expectation that they will work at the other sites within the Trust.

Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent finance, administrative and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. The successful applicant must be flexible and show initiative with an excellent understanding of processing financial information and be AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential as

training will be given. The successful applicant will:

• Provide support to the Central Team with purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Manage the purchase ledger and monthly bacs runs.

• Contribute towards month end and year end procedures.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.

• Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Alpha Central Finance Service.

• Work within established procedures and guidelines and prioritise their day-to-day work.

• Study support for ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA may be available for the right candidate.

What the school offers its staff

Why Alpha?

Our Trust is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire.

We help over 4000 pupils develop and grow into very special individuals. Our staff thrive in doing this and as a result, fulfil their own immense sense of purpose. Joining us, will in turn mean that you can support those pupils as well as our staff in being the best that they can be. You will be a part of their success.

We care about our people and feel that we can achieve the greatest impact through a research led culture.

We believe that mutual Respect should serve as the foundation of our organisation. This supports collaboration and as a result our people are creative, confident, and work as one. Our staff identify the approaches that have the greatest impact on children and support the well-being and workload of all our staff.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

Further details about the role

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.

If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: September 2025 |Maths Pilot Apprentice Classroom Teacher | Fixed Term Dependent on Course | Unqualified 1, Actual Salary (£21,731)

The Excel Academy is delighted to advertise an excellent teacher apprenticeship opportunity within our highly successful, well-established Mathematics faculty.

The successful applicant will have one-to-one support from both school-based-Maths and university mentors, whilst working alongside experienced practitioners within the Academy and across our Trust. Here at The Excel Academy, there are many exciting future career opportunities available once qualified teacher status (QTS) has been achieved.

The post will provide the successful applicant with wonderfully rewarding opportunities to develop pupils to the highest levels and will include one day a week CPD to become a fully qualified teacher. Applications are invited from inspiring and enthusiastic individuals who wish to join a highly motivated team dedicated to having a positive impact on young people’s life chances, academic success, and welfare.

What the school offers its staff

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the academy of choice in the area. Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success. The Academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became The Excel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications however, we have established traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. We have cutting edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provides a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme.

We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

Further details about the role

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 16th December 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: January 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.