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What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The St Leonards Academy for a Teacher of Englishto teach Key Stage 3 and 4.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, presence and authority ,who can deliver consistently good or better lessons with a sound understanding of the English curriculum, as well as a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students. A whole school literacy TLR is available for the right candidate with the relevant experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding!
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is a specialist in Englishand committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Exciting Opportunities for Experienced Maths Teachers

We have a number of exciting opportunitiesat The St Leonards Academy open to experienced Maths Teachers. We are currently looking for subject leaders and lead teachers.

As a subject leader in Maths, you would have a great opportunity to shape and elevatean outstanding department, driving innovation and excellence alongsidea supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

As a lead teacher, you'll take your expertise to the next level by mentoring and coaching others, ensuring our students achievegreat outcomes.

Both roles would enjoy a significant allowance and leadership training. We welcomepart time applications and requests for flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a great work-life balance.

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: January 2025 | Class Teacher | MPS/UPS (£31,650 - £49,084)

The Governors of Maple Court Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and driven Class Teacher to join the committed and hard-working teaching team at Maple Court Academy. The successful candidate will have the strongest commitment and passion to continue to drive the success of the Academy forward and will be a very motivated team player in a highly effective staffing team.

Our Academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. The children are at the heart of everything that we do and the values in our Academy reflect this. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, stimulating and caring environment that is supportive of learning and the development of the whole child. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

What the school offers its staff

Our Purpose

At Maple Court Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “Encouraging and nurturing the aspirations of all pupils to achieve their dreams.” Maple Court live by five values:

Moral - Be Kind / Be Positive / Be Respectful

Adaptable - Learn from mistakes / Try new things / Be fair

Proud - I am proud of me / I am proud of you

Learners - Work hard / Challenge myself / Join in

Enthusiastic - I have shown enthusiasm

Why Maple Court?

Maple Court Academy is an inclusive Primary school in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. It has bespoke facilities that support our exciting curriculum. Recent investment has delivered extensive and stimulating new outdoor play and learning areas. The academy has also recently benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure.

At Maple Court, we create an environment based upon trust and respect that is a safe, secure and happy place for children to learn, grow and develop. Every member of staff in our academy is fully committed to ensuring that all children work hard, are well supported, make good progress across the curriculum and develop a core sense of morality. As a result, Maple Academy is an exciting, fun and fulfilling place to work.

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: Friday 29th November 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 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 interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate should:

• Demonstrate high expectations of yourself and others.

• Enjoy working collaboratively, being innovative and creative

• Have the skills and knowledge to ensure the school is a safe environment

• Possess excellent organisational skills

• Have an understanding when dealing with children and adults

• Keep calm under pressure whilst maintaining confidentiality

• Have an enthusiasm which would allow you to be supportive of the Trust and school’s ethos.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation.

• Continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake related qualifications.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Employee welfare package, including 24-hour GP access and access to whole range of wellbeing package.
• Employee benefits package, including discounts and access to salary sacrifice schemes.

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.

Internal Communications Executive
Locations: Bexhill or Leicester (Hybrid)


Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel


We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.


We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.



Job Details

• Designing and agreeing the colleague communications strategy for the Insurer Services department (Claims and Fraud)
  
• Strengthening alignment between all areas within Insurer Services to ensure effective distribution of colleague comms, including emails and internal pages
  
• Supporting the ongoing delivery of the operational communications and engagement strategy
  
• Working with all leaders across the department to support the creation and delivery of timely, suitable and effective strategic, planned and ad-hoc colleague comms
  
• Managing the creation and distribution of weekly huddle packs and monthly release packs
  
• Supporting agreed projects within colleague comms and providing ad-hoc incident comms when needed and maintaining the colleague distribution list
  

Skills we would love you to have

• Experience with drafting and delivering communications within an operational function
  
• Outstanding communication skills - written presentations, emails etc.
  
• Experience in working with stakeholders at all levels and manage expectations
  
  
  

What we offer


Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.



Reward


Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)


Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.


Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.


Physical Wellbeing - We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that's why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.


Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.


Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs


There's more! - 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period.



Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve



We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Locations: Bexhill or Leicester (Hybrid)




Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel


We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.


We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.



Job Details

• Designing, building and maintaining interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to provide actionable insights to stakeholders
  
• Performing advanced data analysis using SQL and other querying tools to extract and interpret complex data sets
  
• Creating detailed reports, visualisations and presentations to communicate findings to our Contact Centre Management
  
• Leveraging automation tools to streamline reporting processes, reduce manual efforts and improve efficiency and identifying and proposing improvements in data-driven processes that alight with business goals
  
• Working with data from primary or secondary data sources and ensuring data accuracy, integrity and timely updates in reporting systems
  
• Providing guidance and mentorship to our junior analysts, promotion best practices in data analysis, reporting and BI tool usage
  
  
  

Skills we would love you to have

• Strong technical skills (Advanced SQL, Advanced Excel, VBA, Power BI) alongside a strong understanding of Cloud technologies, development approaches, tool and techniques (e.g Snowflake Data Warehouse)
  
• Experience in developing and delivering data products in collaboration with business stakeholders
  
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop good working relationships at all levels
  

What we offer


Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.


Reward


Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)


Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.


Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.


Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.


Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.


Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs


There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….



Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve



We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to help others maintain their independence in their own homes? If yes, we want YOU to join our dedicated team of Domiciliary Care Workers!

What We Offer:
Flexible Working Hours
Competitive Pay Rates - With regular pay reviews and mileage allowance
Comprehensive Training - Full induction and ongoing support, no prior experience needed
Career Progression - Opportunities to grow within our company
Requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence ( A MUST) – This role involves traveling between clients, so having your own reliable vehicle is essential.
A caring and compassionate nature
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Your Role:
As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will:
Assist clients with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Help clients maintain their dignity and independence in their own homes.
Travel between clients' homes, providing high-quality care services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hays are looking to recruit 3 cover supervisors to work for us on a flexible, ad-hoc basis at our partnership Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent.

Cover supervisors supervise the pupils carrying out pre-prepared exercises when teaching staff are on short-term absence. The cover supervisor's main job is to manage a classroom, ensuring that students remain on task with the work they have been set. No planning, preparation or marking is required. This is more of a class supervisor position and therefore, no formal qualifications are required. However, some experience in the last few years of working with children is essential.

Your working hours will typically be between 8:30-3:30pm and you can choose the days you want to work each week. You would be paid on a weekly basis and be able to have a flexible work-life balance with this particular position, as the days you work each week can vary to work around other commitments or lifestyle choices you have.

This is a very rewarding position where you will get to know individual schools and have the chance to help make a difference, whilst being able to earn money on a flexible basis, which suits a lot of people at present.

You will need to have experience of working with pupils / young adults to be considered for this position.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, and Stephanie will be in touch with you should your application be successful.

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Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking for a permanent Social Worker to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people within the busy Family Support & Protection Team.This position will be mostly working from home, but you do need to be able to get to the city to complete assessments and join your team on site.

*This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day.

You are required to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload (average of 17 -20) of children and young people within the long-term children's social work teams. You will be developing and maintaining relationships with children and families who require longer-term social work intervention, including those subject to child protection plans, complex child in need, PLO/Pre Proceedings and, if required, within the court arena.You need to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans.

The quality of practice will be supported by regular supervision; training opportunities, tools and resources are readily available to assist in the day-to-day work.Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention.Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now

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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Your new school
This school is positioned on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent, and it holds a great reputation within the local area. This school received a fantastic OFSTED report which the staff are all very proud of. They are looking for a qualified teacher to join their English Department who is eager to make a difference and contribute to the school as a whole.

Your new role
You will be taking on the role of an English teacher in both key stage three and key stage four. You will have the responsibility of planning, preparation, along with the attendance of staff meetings and parents evening. This role will be on a full-time basis from 6th January 2025 to Easter 2025. Part-time candidates for 4 days per week will also be considered alongside ECT's.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need to hold QTS in the UK. Both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome to apply for this position.

What you'll get in return
This role will be paid to scale, and you will be working for a school who will offer support wherever necessary.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Stephanie, or call us now on 01782 958914.

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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Your new school
We are looking to recruit a qualified Maths teacher to join a good school in Newcastle Under Lyme to cover maternity leave. This school has a good OFSTED report where their Maths department has been complimented specifically. This school is very results-orientated, meaning they require a teacher who will strive for each pupil to achieve their full potential.

Your new role
You will be teaching Maths on a full-time basis to both KS3 and KS4 pupils. You will be responsible for the full teaching role, which will include staff meetings, parents evenings, planning, preparation and marking. The maternity leave commences from January 2025 to July 2025 in the first instance.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to hold QTS in the UK with a specialism in Maths to apply for this position. ECTs are welcome to apply in addition to experienced teachers.

What you'll get in return
You will get the opportunity to work for a school that takes the wellbeing of its pupils and staff very seriously. The staff work together to ensure the best outcomes for their pupils and the staff at this school are always offered further CPD training as and where possible to enhance their knowledge.

What you need to do now
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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Your new company
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role
Southend Council have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Social Worker to join the Ageing Well East Service.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is required as you will be required to be on site and travel around the city, as and when needed.

The Ageing Well Service provides assessment and review functions for older aged adults and older adults with mental ill health. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Social Worker to work in Southend-on-Sea.This post is crucial to the delivery of person-centred care assessments and supporting adults to remain as independent as possible. Working alongside health colleagues to prevent adults from being admitted to long term residential care and supporting interdependence with the community, you will support adults and their carers as a 'change agent' to build on their strengths, assets and abilities to self-manage.

If you are a person who is passionate and highly motivated about developing services within a health and social care perspective, we would want to hear from you.In return, we will offer professional supervision, appraisal and regular training.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You must have current experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector and have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels. You will need to be able to scope out community assets to better inform those people we work with.

You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time permanent Qualified Social Worker for their Children Looked After Team (CLA).

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

Duty days are 1 day a week, and you are required to attend the office on that day.
The current case load is between 16-18.

*This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day.

The CLA team work with children once care proceedings have concluded.

There is some court work around revocation of care orders, contact disputes and making adoption orders. Therefore, some experience of court work would be preferable.
You will be required to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans.

Ensure adequate recording that evidences practice and develops practice that takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs. Ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures. You will need to prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts.
Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

Evidence of continuing professional development including post-qualification award knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated children in need social work practice issues. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention and relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.

Understanding of the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families, contemporary knowledge of social work & their social work applications, i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, behaviour management. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention, knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
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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Your new school

Join our wonderful team of class supervisors here at Hays who support a number of our schools in the Stoke and Newcastle area as a class supervisor. You will get to work at a range of local schools on the days that suit your availability best. You must be happy to travel within 20-30 minutes of your home postcode.

Your new role:
As a class supervisor, you will be doing exactly that! Supervising the class during the teachers' absence, ensuring that all pupils remain on task with pre-set work and being sure to follow each school's behavioural and safeguarding policy whilst you are there. You will be given a full timetable for the day you are in school and could supervise a range of different lessons, such as P.E, English, Maths, Art etc.

What you'll need to succeed:
To succeed, you will need to have some sort of experience working with children in any sort of group capacity, such as sports coaching, dance teaching, swimming teaching, sports camp, tutoring, mentoring, group leaders, group volunteers etc.

What you'll get in return:
You will get to work for Hays, one of the leading Education specialists, where the work is completely flexible - you choose the days each week that you are available for work, which can differ from week to week. You will get paid on a weekly basis, every Friday. You will be assigned your own very experienced consultant, Stephanie, who will guide and support you through the registration process.

What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Your new school
Our partnership school based in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for an enthusiastic qualified teacher to join their team from January 2025 and cover maternity leave through to July 2025. This school has a fantastic reputation and strives to employ candidates who are particularly focused on continual development and are engaged with the challenges of mixed attainment teaching and who are able to teach Mathematics from KS3 to KS4.

Your new role
As a teacher of maths across KS3 and KS4, you will be responsible for delivering a rich curriculum whilst supporting the mixed abilities to ensure pupil success. Across the department, they believe in continual development of everything, and work on collaborative planning, with plentiful feedback given, to ensure their curriculum supports all students. You will be supported by a solid SLT that has been based at this school for a number of years. The role is full-time and adequate PPA will be given.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position, you will hold QTS in the UK along with also being a maths specialist. This school is looking for a team player who is keen to plan collaboratively. They are also after a teacher who is keen to engage in the latest thinking around how we teach mathematical concepts.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will get the opportunity to work with outstanding teachers and be part of an inclusive and successful department.
What you need to do now
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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk