What skills and experience we're looking for

The candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the drive and capacity to thrive in this role.

We seek a passionate practitioner who can deliver challenge and support to our students and contribute to the department planning, enrichment and consequently, continue to maintain our healthy KS4 option numbers.

The successful applicant will have experience of teaching GCSE Design and Technology alongside KS3 experience of Technology.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and collaborative staff;
• A comprehensive induction programme;
• Fully supported ECT programme;
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD;
• Smart working practices to help support work-life balance.

Further details about the role

Teacher of Design and Technology

Required from Easter 2025 or as soon as contract allows for the right candidate

Would you like to teach in a school that has a strong ethos of respect, responsibility and readiness to learn? Where students have a thirst for knowledge and a love of challenge?

The Design and Technology Department at West Hill is committed to the school ethos of Aiming High and delivering a curriculum experience that is ambitious and empowering to both learners and teachers. We encourage every student to develop technical knowledge and a high level of skill in designing, making and evaluating throughout their curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint a committed, reflective and talented Teacher of Design and Technology to work alongside our Head of Department to continue to enrich and grow the experience for our learners. We seek a passionate practitioner who can deliver challenge and support to our students and contribute to the department planning, enrichment and consequently, continue to maintain our healthy KS4 option numbers.

The successful applicant will have experience of teaching GCSE Design and Technology alongside KS3 experience of Technology. Some candidates may have relevant experience in subject-related skills such as CAD or engineering.

The candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the drive and capacity to thrive in this role. In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and collaborative staff;
• A comprehensive induction programme;
• Fully supported ECT programme;
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD;
• Smart working practices to help support work-life balance.

Applications are most welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

To find out more about us please visit the school website www.westhillschool.co.uk

Informal visits beforehand are welcome and should be arranged by contacting the School Reception Office on 0161-338-2193 or e-mail: recruitment@westhillschool.co.uk.

Applications should be emailed to recruitment@westhillschool.co.uk.

Please ensure that applications are clearly marked for the post you are applying for.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of pre recruitment checks.

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 12.00 noon

Interviews to be held week beginning 9th December 2024.

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.

Exclusive Education are looking to appoint an Art Teacher to work in a Secondary School in Warrington. The role is to start as soon as possible on a full time basis maternity cover until the end of the year. They are looking for a teacher to take over the class and demonstrate outstanding teaching. Working in a friendly, lively and vibrant school.

The School are looking at taking on either an NQT or a Qualified Teacher for this role as long as the ideal candidate is able to implement strong behaviour management strategies whilst adhering to school policies. Previous teaching experience is desirable.

In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria;

Hold a relevant teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE, B.Ed. or a BA Hons
Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident
Have previous experience of working with children
Have good knowledge of the full Art curriculum
Previous KS3, KS4 and KS5 teaching experience
Experience of delivering engaging lessons in the Art curriculum
Two references working with children covering the last 2 years
Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
In return Exclusive Education can offer;

Excellent rates of pay
Direct links to local schools
Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability
Commitment to quality and safeguarding
A fast clearance process
If you are interested in the above role or any other teaching opportunities then please send your CV to enquiries@exclusiveeducation.co.uk

If this role does not match what you are looking for then please contact us on 01925 594940 to find out about other opportunities we have available.

You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Secondary Education sector.

If you know of any other Teachers, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisors seeking work within the North West then please send on their details to Exclusive Education to earn £50 worth of vouchers*

Senior Design Manager

A busy Housing Contractor have a requirement for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their Design & Technical team based in Warrington.

About the role - Senior Design Manger

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will take responsibility for the compliance of the Design from inception through to operation of the building. You will ensure compliance of the design in accordance with Planning Permission, Third Party Agreements, latent defects insurers requirements, statutory requirements and contractual obligations arising from the Land Sale and Design & Build Agreements.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the D&B Contract Employers Requirements & Contractors Proposals.
• Lead and guide the project external and internal design teams and ensure good communication and co-ordination.
• Appointment competent designers and consultants.
• Provide primary design management to facilitate the timely completion of design information to meet the design programme targets and project budgets.
• Management and checking of the internal/external drawings and manage weekly registers.
• Ensure all records of design changes are kept to co-ordinate "as built" drawings upon completion of the project.
• Ensure the design is co-ordinated through our drawing management portal.
• Produce Design Programme / Information Required Schedules.
• Produce and provide updates of the design delivery schedule in line with the contract deliverables.
• Assist the Project Manager with a tracking schedule all design and cost issues.
• Closely track design deliverables to ensure project milestones are met.
• Writing / reviewing project and elemental specifications.
• Liaison with building control, planning authority, fire authority and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure design risk assessments are created and appropriately maintained for each project.
• Ensure that design elements take due consideration of the CDM regulations and that all designs can be delivered in a safe and controlled manner on site.
• Assisting in the assessment of tenders (where required).
• Set out scope-of-work, deliverables, and fee schedules with external consultants.
• Site visits and inspections. Issuing of Site Inspection Reports to note key points from site visits.
• Organising and chairing Design Team Meetings as required.

Requirements for the Senior Design Manager

• Excellent knowledge of construction standards, regulations and legislation including Health & Safety.
• Excellent, up-to-date, practical knowledge and experience of construction processes.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise way to the team and to senior management, enabling effective decision making.
• Experience of managing the operational performance of the design supply chain including setting and achieving challenging targets.
• Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Experience of document control systems.
• Excellent computer skills, CAD and Microsoft packages.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

What's on offer for the Senior Design Manager

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Contributory pension
• Medical cover
• Bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave

If you want to hear more about the Senior Design Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Control Design & Optimisation - Unsecured Consumer Lending

SALARY: From £80,206

LOCATION(S): Chester, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking senior manager to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. In this role, you will:

• Lead key initiatives to improve our non-financial control environment.
• Embed control by design and advance control automation within Consumer Lending.
• Support Consumer Lending in identifying opportunities to simplify, optimise, and automate controls using innovative technology.
• Support Consumer Lending in achieving strategic goals and delivering faster, more efficient services for our customers.

We are committed to building a high-performing team where each colleague is valued, supported, and empowered to become an expert in their field. Our goal is to ensure every team member understands their role within the broader Group strategy, contributing to the safe and effective management of non-financial risk in Consumer Lending.

About us

As the Group embarks on one of the UK's most significant financial services transformations, our internal risk transformation focused on instilling a robust risk and control culture has never been more crucial. We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving strategic goals.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to think ahead and plan for future control needs and improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with other areas and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change, especially in a challenging environment.

It would also be great if you have:

• Risk and Control Management: Robust understanding of the Risk and Control Management Framework with practical control management knowledge and experience.
• End to End Risk and Control mapping - Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches.
• Control by Design (CbD) - An understanding of the Control by Design Methodology.
• Platform Change Framework (PCF) - Knowledge of PCF and how change is delivered within the Group.
• RCSA - Experience using the RCSA system and working with risk and control owner teams.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organization that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

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