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Our Values Wyken Croft provides an excellent environment for all of the stakeholders of the school. Although we are a large primary school in Coventry, we pride ourselves on knowing each child and family individually, allowing our children to achieve their maximum potential. We have our ‘Seven Steps to Success’ embedded within our culture, which we believe enables our children to be happy, engaged and positive about their futures, striving to be the very best they can be.What is the job role? The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a permanent role as Dining Room Assistant. We have a successful and established lunchtime team that provides healthy, nutritious meals for all of the school's stakeholders. We are passionate about providing a positive lunchtime experience for all of our pupils. We are shortly to commence the OPAL scheme at the school so this is an exciting time to join. &nbsp;You will need to;-<ul><li>Be able to work closely with our catering team to ensure that our lunchtimes are&nbsp; a positive experience for our pupils.</li><li>Be able to work both in the dinner hall and outside on the playground</li><li>Be able to engage with our children, ensuring that our children adhere to the schools policies whilst providing a nurturing environment.</li><li>Be able to ensure our high standards of hygiene are&nbsp;maintained within the dining hall Whilst assisting pupils in all aspects of the lunchtime service.</li><li>Be able to assist in cleaning the dining hall at the end of the lunchtime session.</li></ul>This role is 10 hours per week - term time only.Who are we looking for? <h3>Who are we looking for?</h3>The successful candidate will need to;-<ul><li>Be able to work professionally with all pupils and staff members to ensure a smooth and positive environment.</li><li>Be able to communicate effectively with all of the stakeholders of the school.</li><li>Be able to work efficiently&nbsp;as part of a team.</li><li>Have an understanding of health and safety and&nbsp;personal hygiene.</li><li>Be enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking&nbsp;</li><li>Be motivated and committed to supporting young people in their school environment</li></ul>Interviews week commencing 5th January 2025Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.&nbsp;Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Coventry City Council’s ICT &amp; Digital service is a busy, vibrant and innovative service responsible for delivering key enabling and transformational services for the wider organisation, city and external partners.In a nutshell we provide the organisation with the digital technology, be that laptops or systems, to enable people to do their jobs in a modern and efficient way. Our work spreads beyond the Council and to the wider City and region through our Digital Coventry strategy. This is a strategy which looks outside of the organisation and to how Digital technology and innovation promotes Coventry as a place to live, learn, work, innovate and do business.&nbsp;If you think Digital and local government might be a bit “old school”, think again. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do and, as a service, we are currently working on programmes of activity which include 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, ChatBots, Process Automation, Connected Autonomous Vehicles…..the list goes on.We are part of the national LocalGov Digital movement that has the aim to aid the delivery of better, cheaper local services by councils across the country, through the re-design of services around the capabilities the internet and digital technology provide. Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Web Development Officer within the Digital Services Systems team.As a Web Development Officer, you will play a key role in transforming the digital experience for Coventry City Council’s customers, staff and Coventry residents. Working within the Systems Team in Digital Services and stakeholders from across the organisation, you will plan, develop, and deliver web solutions that improve how residents, partners, and staff interact with the Council online. Your responsibilities will include:• &nbsp; &nbsp;Managing and delivering web development projects using a mixture of low-code platforms and professional development technologies from initial planning through to implementation, ensuring all work meets time, budget, and quality targets.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Providing technical expertise in web development, ensuring all solutions comply with accessibility and security standards.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Managing the integration of the Council’s website with other technical systems, such as Customer Relationship Management and mapping systems.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ensuring processes are in place to test and maintain changes, managing releases, and ensuring effective handover to operational teams.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Keeping up to date with the latest government digital initiatives and best practices, feeding these into the Council’s digital strategies. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Digital Services and other Council departments, as well as external partners, to deliver high-quality digital services that make a real difference to the people of Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for web development to shape how services are delivered to residents of Coventry and City Council staff.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? As a Web Development Officer, you will be working in an agile environment, designing and developing online services used by both staff and citizens of Coventry.We utilise a mixture of low-code platforms and fully developed systems to provide the best solution for our users. This includes the use of the Granicus govService (Firmstep) and Microsoft 365 low-code platforms, whilst making the most of Microsoft’s .NET, SQL, and Azure development platforms in order to build solutions and integrate our many back-office systems.You will be highly motivated and able to work and prioritise development projects independently whilst working in multi-disciplined project teams with colleagues in the Systems Team and wider organisation to create high quality solutions that make a real difference to our users.As part of this, you will be required to take a lead on development projects, attend meetings with stakeholders, investigate continual improvement opportunities and learn new development technologies to best fit the solution.For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'Experience of the platforms we use (particularly Granicus govService) is advantageous but not essential.Interview date(s): Thursday 12 February 2026.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Web Development Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Coventry City Council’s ICT &amp; Digital service is a busy, vibrant and innovative service responsible for delivering key enabling and transformational services for the wider organisation, city and external partners.In a nutshell we provide the organisation with the digital technology, be that laptops or systems, to enable people to do their jobs in a modern and efficient way. We support over 5500 corporate users and their PC’s, roughly 400 servers (the machines that run our corporate systems), roughly 300 systems and all the relevant infrastructure components that make all the above work and remain secure. In addition to this we offer ICT support services to a significant number of school staff.Our work spreads beyond the Council and to the wider City and region through our Digital Coventry strategy. This is a strategy which looks outside of the organisation and to how Digital technology and innovation promotes Coventry as a place to live, learn, work, innovate and do business. This strategy is directly linked with the Council Plan and supports many of the vision statements aligned with “Globally connected”, “Locally committed” and “Delivering our priorities”.If you think Digital and local government might be a bit “old school”, think again. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do and, as a service, we are currently working on programmes of activity which include 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, ChatBots, Process Automation, Connected Autonomous Vehicles…..the list goes on.We are part of the national LocalGov Digital movement that has the aim to aid the delivery of better, cheaper local services by councils across the country, through the re-design of services around the capabilities the internet and digital technology provide.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? As a Graduate Web Development Officer, you will play a key role in transforming the digital experience for Coventry City Council’s customers, staff and Coventry residents. Working within the Systems Team in Digital Services, you’ll help plan, develop, and deliver web solutions that improve how residents, partners, and staff interact with the Council online.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Delivering web development projects using a mixture of low-code platforms and professional development technologies from initial planning through to implementation, ensuring all work meets time, budget, and quality targets.</li></ul><ul><li>Providing technical expertise in web development, ensuring all solutions comply with accessibility and security standards.</li><li>Supporting the integration of the Council’s website with other technical systems, such as Customer Relationship Management and mapping systems.</li><li>Testing and maintaining changes, managing releases, and ensuring effective handover to operational teams.</li><li>Keeping up to date with the latest government digital initiatives and best practices and implementing the Council’s digital strategies.</li></ul>You’ll work closely with colleagues across Digital Services and other Council departments, as well as external partners, to deliver high-quality digital services that make a real difference to the people of Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for web development to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and innovative environment.Who are we looking for? We are seeking a motivated and ambitious recent graduate to join us as a Graduate Web Development Officer on a 24-month fixed-term contract. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has recently completed a degree in an ICT or web-related discipline and is eager to start their career in a dynamic, supportive environment.You will have a passion for web development and a desire to make a real difference to digital services in the public sector. You should bring a good understanding of current and emerging web technologies, as well as a commitment to learning and professional growth. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders are essential.We are looking for someone who:• &nbsp; &nbsp;Has a recent degree in ICT, web development, or a related field.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Demonstrates knowledge of web development standards, accessibility, and security.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Is keen to develop technical and project management skills in a real-world setting.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Is enthusiastic about contributing to the improvement of digital services for Coventry’s residents and partners.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Shares our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the “One Coventry” values.If you are ready to launch your career and want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Tuesday 10th February 2026.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Graduate Web Development Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Coventry City Council’s ICT &amp; Digital service is a busy, vibrant and innovative service responsible for delivering key enabling and transformational services for the wider organisation, city and external partners.In a nutshell we provide the organisation with the digital technology, be that laptops or systems, to enable people to do their jobs in a modern and efficient way. We support over 5500 corporate users and their PC’s, roughly 400 servers (the machines that run our corporate systems), roughly 300 systems and all the relevant infrastructure components that make all the above work and remain secure. In addition to this we offer ICT support services to a significant number of school staff.Our work spreads beyond the Council and to the wider City and region through our Digital Coventry strategy. This is a strategy which looks outside of the organisation and to how Digital technology and innovation promotes Coventry as a place to live, learn, work, innovate and do business. This strategy is directly linked with the Council Plan and supports many of the vision statements aligned with “Globally connected”, “Locally committed” and “Delivering our priorities”.If you think Digital and local government might be a bit “old school”, think again. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do and, as a service, we are currently working on programmes of activity which include 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, ChatBots, Process Automation, Connected Autonomous Vehicles…..the list goes on.We are part of the national LocalGov Digital movement that has the aim to aid the delivery of better, cheaper local services by councils across the country, through the re-design of services around the capabilities the internet and digital technology provide.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? As a Senior Systems Management Officer at Coventry City Council’s, you’ll be an integral part of our Systems Team within Digital Services, making sure our information systems run smoothly and supporting everything from schools to libraries and beyond. You’ll lead a talented team, manage a variety of systems (from cloud platforms to traditional on premise-based system), and play a part in shaping how technology supports our services.You’ll be hands-on with planning, problem-solving, and making improvements always looking for ways to deliver great value and keep things secure and reliable. You’ll also work closely with colleagues, partners, and suppliers, making sure everyone gets the support they need.Key aspects of the role include:• &nbsp; &nbsp;Leading and developing a team of systems management professionals.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Overseeing the lifecycle of information systems, including planning, implementation, and support.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Managing budgets and third-party contracts to deliver value for money.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ensuring high standards of service delivery, security, and compliance.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Providing expert support for Office 365 and other core technologies.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Driving continuous improvement and innovation in ICT services.If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy leading others, and want to make a real difference to the community, this could be the perfect next step for you!All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? We’re looking for someone who’s proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about using technology to make a real difference. If you have a strong background in managing IT systems or application services whether that’s client-server software, web applications, or cloud platforms you could be a great fit.You’ll need to be a confident communicator, able to lead and inspire a team, and comfortable working with a wide range of people from technical colleagues to suppliers and service users. Strategic thinking, planning, and documentation skills are important, as is the ability to manage budgets and third-party contracts.We value people who are natural problem-solvers, thrive in dynamic environments, and enjoy collaborating to deliver high-quality services. If you’re committed to continuous improvement, customer care, and want to help shape the future of digital services in Coventry, we’d love to hear from you.We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have supported Microsoft 365 services in the past including SharePoint, PowerApps and Microsoft Teams.Hands on experience of managing complex IT contracts will be an advantage but is not essential.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those who share our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the One Coventry values. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Thursday 5th February 2026About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Senior Systems Management Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. &nbsp;We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.&nbsp;We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. &nbsp;We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. &nbsp;In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Nursery Workers</li><li>Teaching Assistants</li><li>Leadership/Management; and&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Care.&nbsp;</li></ul>We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.&nbsp;Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. &nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? This post is a full-time permanent role of 37 working hours per week of which 22.5 hours per week will consist of in class teaching of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at various levels in differing contexts.&nbsp; &nbsp;Coventry City Council’s Adult Education Service is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive learning opportunities that improve lives and strengthen communities. This is an opportunity for an appropriately qualified candidate to join the enthusiastic, committed and experienced Coventry Adult Education Service English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) team. We deliver high quality English Language Acquisition programmes to men and women from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds in Coventry. &nbsp;The role will involve teaching ESOL in community venues around Coventry such as Family Hubs, libraries, schools, VCS organisations and outreach locations. Travel between teaching delivery sites is standard. Classes run in the daytime and evening. Delivery is year-round and courses therefore run in the school holidays. This is not a term time only role/position. &nbsp;The postholder will create an engaging and supportive learning environment, tailor lessons to meet diverse learner needs, foster confidence and support learners' development towards integration and employment. Courses taught may include pre-Entry/beginner ESOL up to Level 1 as well as ESOL + vocational or digital skills.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? You will have relevant teaching and ESOL subject specific qualifications eg Level 4/5 CELTA/TESOL, DTLLS/DET/DIT (ESOL) as well as experience of delivering adult learning in community settings and strong communication and organisational skills. You will be familiar with different levels of ESOL delivery from pre-Entry up to Level 1 and demonstrate skills in facilitating language learning in context. In addition, you will have the ability to engage diverse ESOL learners including individuals with diagnosed or suspected additional learning needs and have a commitment to inclusive education.&nbsp;Experience of working with mixed level groups would be a particular advantage. You must have availability to teach 2 evenings a week and through the school holidays. &nbsp;Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): January 2026About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tutor

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What is the job role? The principles of progression are underpinned by the <a href="https://new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd/professional-capabilities-framework-pcf" target="_blank">Professional Capabilities Framework</a> and the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/708704/Post-qualifying_standard-KSS_for_child_and_family_practitioners.pdf" target="_blank">Post Qualifying standards for Child and Family Social Workers</a>. These characterise assessment at progression points and support the expectations outlined within job descriptions at each stage. There are a range of ways in which these capabilities and standards can be evidenced for assessment, and include submission of portfolios, presentations and panel interviews.Post ASYE Social Worker (G6) to Experienced Social Worker (G7)&nbsp;Experienced Social Workers will be evidencing they are able to take responsibility for more complex work with children and families, doing so with an appropriate degree of personal accountability and autonomy as they progress through their social work journey. The role will start to include supporting team members to advance their expertise and professional competence and confidence of others.Assessment will be against the criteria below and completion of the Advanced Social Worker Progression Knowledge and Skills application&nbsp;to demonstrate meeting the competencies for progression.The criteria for consideration of appointment to Experienced Social Worker are:<ul><li>To be responsible for complex caseloads allocated by a Team Manager who will consider case assessment and who will provide supervision in line with organisational policies.</li><li>A complex caseload Includes: planned intensive interventions of, parents, carers, children in need and children protection and looked after children and young people.</li><li>Implement, monitor and review plans within multi-agency meetings relating to the assessed complex needs of children, young people and their families/courts in all cases.</li><li>Develop effective working partnerships with those within their families, carers and significant others in the light of the child/young person.</li><li>Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve improved outcomes for children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision.</li><li>Work to the agreed quality standard for the service.</li><li>To maintain personal and professional training and development to meet the challenging demands of the job.</li><li>Compile reports to conferences, court and statutory/internal panels in accordance with statutory and local procedures and practice.</li><li>Maintain up to date records of cases using management information systems in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Participate in the regular collection, collation and supporting of appropriate performance management information which meets the needs of the service.</li><li>To comply with Social Work England Professional Code of Practice for Social Workers.</li><li>The post holder should work flexibly outside office hours where required to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.</li><li>To report to the Team Manager •</li><li>Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.</li><li>Model and support others to maintain professionalism in delivery of complex work with children and families in complex situations, upholding the values of Coventry Family Valued and One Coventry approach.&nbsp;</li></ul>For further information and FAQs please see the attached documents.&nbsp;Who are we looking for? Are you passionate about working with children and families, if so we would love to hear from you.You will join a supportive and dedicated children in care team who work with families from the first court hearing and progress their journey &nbsp;all the way through to child's final care plan and beyond, working with children from birth to aged 12 years.Experience of court work, reunification, care planning, children in need and adoption is desirable.If you are restorative, relational and want to join us in empowering, supporting, advocating and creating change for the children and families of Coventry, then please apply.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Interview date: 21/1/2026

Social Worker (Children in Care)

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Early Help responds to the emerging needs of children and their families, focusing on building their resilience as well as providing help at a time when evidence indicates that support can have the most impact. Coventry continues to invest in the Early Help Service and is proud of the work that is delivered by a multi agency team from the 8 Family Hubs located in the communities across the city&nbsp;We are dedicated and committed to help empower children, young people, and families to build resilience and thrive. By collaborating with the Supporting Families Teams, Social Care Teams and a wide range of partners we will ensure that families receive the right help at the right time by the right people. &nbsp;&nbsp;Coventry was one of the 15 Local Authorities who was selected to be a ‘trailblazer’ we will share our learning and best practise with other Local Authorities across the UK. We will continue to lead the way and being able to evidence the difference we make to children and families lives. Join us in making a difference.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? Fixed Term RoleWe are excited to recruit a new role within our already established Family Relationships Team.&nbsp;To lead and coordinate initiatives that support families in building healthy relationships and reducing parental conflict, ensuring positive outcomes for children and parents.<ol><li>To support the early identification and reduction of parental conflict, ensuring that children and young people are protected from its harmful effects. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, supporting practitioners, and working in partnership with families and agencies to promote positive parental relationships.</li><li>To work in partnership with a range of services such as Health, Schools, Early Years providers, Housing, Police, and third sector organisations to empower families to sustain positive changes that will improve the outcomes for children and young people.</li><li>To lead on and be responsible for the planning and delivery of evidence based individual and group work programmes to families experiencing parental conflict</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions.</li><li>Train and support practitioners in best practices for conflict resolution.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and report on progress to stakeholders.</li></ol>All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for supporting families and building stronger communities. You will be&nbsp;<ul><li>Understanding of family relationships who are experiencing parental conflict&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of impact of parental conflict on children’s well being</li><li>Training in evidence-based parenting or relationship programmes&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Experience in delivering group work or training&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in a relational approach in practice</li><li>Experience of working with families with diverse and complex needs delivering direct support or group interventions&nbsp;</li><li>Self-driven and proactive &amp; &nbsp;ready to take the lead on building this new role, show initiative and find opportunities to share &nbsp;with partners through Coventry City.</li><li>&nbsp;Be Professional yet approachable and able to build trust and positive relationships.</li><li>Adaptable, &nbsp;resilient and comfortable working in a changing environment and staying focused when challenges arise. Working closely with parents, partners, and colleagues.</li><li>Committed to making a real difference – because every family deserves the chance to flourish.</li><li>Relevant level 3 qualification and substantial experience of working with children, young people and families in early years, social care, health or school settings</li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date: 21/1/2026 About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Family & Healthy Relationships Co-ordinator

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Our Values Join Our Journey to Transform Lives! &nbsp; Woodfield School are seeking passionate, resilient and empathetic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our dedicated team supporting secondary school age children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is your opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in Coventry and join one of the most exciting educational journeys in the country. &nbsp; &nbsp;Who are Woodfield School? &nbsp; Woodfield is a specialist all-through SEMH school supporting children from Year 1 to Year 11 who have been identified as unable to manage or cope within mainstream settings due to their special educational needs, many of our children have also experienced significant trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Our school community provides not just education, but a safe space, a family-oriented community, and pastoral support for children and families who may have "given up" on education and are at crisis point. &nbsp; We're at an exciting turning point in our journey: &nbsp; &nbsp;• We'll be relocating to a state-of-the-art facility at the old Woodlands site in September 2026 &nbsp;• This will make us one of the largest and most innovative SEMH provisions in the country &nbsp;• We are creating the first-ever multi-agency approach to a school setting in collaboration with Social Care, Health and Police! &nbsp;What is the job role? What will I be doing? &nbsp; As an LSA, you'll be working directly with our students to provide support, encouragement, and guidance. You'll be part of a delivery team working alongside the lead teachers to create a nurturing, therapeutic, and personalised environment that you will design and run together! &nbsp; What you'll be doing: &nbsp; &nbsp;• Supporting and nurturing secondary-aged pupils with SEMH difficulties (dependant on phase) &nbsp;• Helping children to progress socially and academically &nbsp;• Working closely with the wider intervention and leadership team and other school staff &nbsp;• Building strong relationships with parents and carers and providing feedback on children's progress and wellbeing &nbsp;• Working independently with small groups &nbsp;• Supporting the planning and preparation of engaging activities &nbsp;• Building positive relationships with our young people and their familiesWho are we looking for? We need people who are:• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people • Resilient, patient, and empathetic • Committed to our values: Effort, Respect, and Ambition • Willing to learn and develop professionally • Team players who can contribute to our warm, caring culture &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience and Skills: • Experience of working with children in any setting (schools, care homes, youth work, etc.) • Good behaviour management skills (or willingness to develop them) • Understanding of SEMH needs (or desire to learn) • Excellent communication skills • Ability to remain calm under pressure &nbsp; No previous school experiences? No problem! We value life experience as much as classroom experience. If you've worked in children's care homes, youth services, mental health settings, or have relevant personal experience and want a career change, we want to hear from you! So, why join Woodfield? • Make a genuine difference in the lives of children who need it most. We are the only school of our type in Coventry! • No two days are the same - a varied, challenging, and rewarding role • Excellent training and development opportunities including potential pathways to HLTA or qualified teacher status. Many of our staff have gone from being LSAs to Pastoral Managers, Teachers and even Senior Leaders! • Supportive and friendly team who understand the challenges and rewards of SEMH education. Become part of the Woodfield family! • Be part of our journey to create the very best SEMH provision in the country. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)&nbsp;for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.Closing Date: 04/01/2026Interview Date: TBC

Secondary School Learning Support Assistant - Woodfield School (Secondary)

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What is the job role? Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants Required&nbsp;Term time only – 11.45 am – 1.15 pm 7.5 hours per weekWe are looking to recruit several enthusiastic, patient and friendly Lunchtime Supervisors to assist with our busy lunchtime service and to be part of our expanding staff team.&nbsp;At Sherbourne Fields, we have a strong ethos, and our pupils and staff are well-motivated and respected. &nbsp;We provide education to young people with physical difficulties, an increasing number of whom have more complex needs, and some have severe or profound multiple learning difficulties.Who are we looking for? Working as a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will be working with students of various age groups and with various disabilities. Your role will include:<ul><li>Setting up for lunchtime service</li><li>Serving food</li><li>Clearing away after service</li><li>Assisting with personal needs</li><li>Playground supervision &amp; interaction with students</li></ul>Sherbourne Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. &nbsp;A full enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.&nbsp;Application packs are available from the school website - <a href="http://www.sherbournefields.co.uk" target="_blank">www.sherbournefields.co.uk</a> and returnable to the school.&nbsp;Please e-mail: <a href="mailto:Recruitment@sherbournefields.coventry.sch.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@sherbournefields.coventry.sch.uk</a>Previous applicants need not apply.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Dining Room Assistant Assistant - Sherbourne Fields School

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Planning Policy and Environment is a service area within Coventry City Council which supports the growth of the city.&nbsp;The vision and commitment of the Planning Policy and Environment team ensures there is a robust platform to guide the delivery of sustainable development making provision for local people through the delivery of housing, jobs, retail and community uses whilst creating high quality urban and natural environments.&nbsp;The service area sits within a larger team alongside Development Management, Building Control and Regulatory Services and encompasses a number of individual but related specialisms all focussed on delivering a city for those wishing to live and work here.   Those specialisms include Planning, Ecology, Trees and Landscape, Urban Design, Conservation, Archaeology and Environmental Protection.&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? We are looking for an Ecology and Biodiversity Officer to help deliver a high-quality Ecology service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council’s vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.&nbsp;In your role you will be:&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide ecological advice and appropriate recommendations in the form of consultation responses, policies, and strategies&nbsp;</li><li>Identify, develop, and deliver long-term ecological and biodiversity improvement opportunities, including land-based projects, with monitoring and promotion.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the Ecology and Biodiversity Manager in developing the city’s response to ecology challenges and emerging government legislation &nbsp;</li></ul>For further information about the role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join the Council’s Ecology &amp; Biodiversity team. You must have strong technical knowledge of ecological issues coupled with the ability to generate innovative and deliverable solutions. Ideally you will have experience of budget management and delivering complex projects.&nbsp;You must be able to work using your own initiative, as well as working as part of a large team to demonstrate a One Coventry ethos and a supportive working environment. If this is you then come and join us, be part of the team. &nbsp;When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, when writing your personal statement please include the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>Your experience of delivering an ecology-focussed project.&nbsp;</li><li>Your experience of delivering high-quality presentations or reports.&nbsp;</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Ecology & Biodiversity Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? We are looking for highly motivated professional to join our Community Mental Health Team based at Swanswell Point in Coventry. The Team incorporates Community Mental Health Nurses, Approved Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Support Workers, and Clerical Staff.The team supports people to co-produce recovery plans to enable better lives and &nbsp;to stay as independent as possible. &nbsp;All supports are &nbsp;person-centred, strength based and designed for &nbsp; people to have &nbsp; choice and control in their lives. &nbsp;As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will also be involved in assessing, coordinating, and arranging care for people living &nbsp;with mental health concerns, both in the community and in hospital.&nbsp;If you are an &nbsp;Approved Mental Health Professional, you &nbsp;will be required to undertake assessment’s under the Mental Health Act &nbsp;as part of the city wide AMHP rota.For all posts, we operate a flexible / hybrid working week and you will be office based at least 2 days a week.Keen to join the team?&nbsp;If you feel you fit the criteria then apply today!To find out further information and for an informal discussion please contact Mat Bilbe by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:matthew.bilbe@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.bilbe@coventry.gov.uk</a>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? We are looking for a Social Work England Registered Social Worker with a passion for promoting independence and &nbsp;aiding recovery from the effects of &nbsp;mental health disorders. (Please supply your registration number with your application).The successful candidates will have:<ul><li>Excellent assessment skills</li><li>Working knowledge of and application of &nbsp;MHA, MCA, The Care Act and Children’s Act</li><li>A working knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.</li><li>Excellent risk assessment and management skills</li><li>Organisation, recording and workload management skills</li><li>Diplomacy, negotiating, listening skills.</li><li>Be able to work in collaboration with people with lived experiences, carers and colleagues.</li><li>To work as part of a team&nbsp;</li><li>Have autonomy and decision-making skills</li><li>Develop personal home treatment plans</li><li>Good IT skills</li><li>Have a vision for your own career development and future training</li><li>Resilience, flexibility, stamina and a great sense of humour!</li></ul>In return you will benefit from:<ul><li>Be welcomed in joining a highly professional and thoroughly hard working, friendly team</li><li>Group and individual professional supervision from the Team Leader&nbsp;/ Team Manager / AMHP Lead within the team</li><li>Excellent in house and external training opportunities.</li><li>Opportunities to experience and present at various professional forums including our Pre-Court Legal Panel and AMHP Forums</li><li>Highly competitive salary with career development opportunities</li></ul>Within our team LGBTQ+ and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are currently under-represented across our team/middle-management team, as a result we would like to encourage both LGBTQ+ and people from ethnic minority backgrounds to apply for this post. &nbsp;This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s):About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Approved Mental Health Professional

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. &nbsp;We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.&nbsp;We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. &nbsp;We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. &nbsp;In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Nursery Workers</li><li>Teaching Assistants</li><li>Leadership/Management; and&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Care.&nbsp;</li></ul>We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.&nbsp;Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. &nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? 1 x 0.8 FTE (4 days: 9am-5pm) permanent English for Speakers of Other Languages Citywide/Peripatetic Learning Support Assistant post. Role consists of 5 hours a day in class support and the remaining hours utilised for onsite curriculum, administrative and record keeping duties.&nbsp;As a learning support assistant, you will support adult learners with a disability, learning difficulties or pre-literacy needs to fully access learning in English for Speakers of Other Languages classes. Working under the direction of a tutor, you will work with small groups/individuals to enable learners to progress in their ESOL courses, learn relevant language to help them in their day to day lives as well as begin to read and write in English. After class times, you will complete various duties to support teaching and learning such as copying, resource preparation, contacting learners who have not attended and updating and evidencing Additional Learning Support and Individual Learning Plans.&nbsp;Delivery takes&nbsp;place in community venues such as Family Hubs, libraries, schools, VCS organisations and outreach locations. Travel between delivery sites is standard. Delivery&nbsp;is year-round and courses therefore run in the school holidays. This is not a term time only role/position.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. &nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? We are seeking a flexible and experienced person with knowledge of the diverse needs of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) adult learners and the barriers to learning they may face. We are looking for someone with a passion for improving the lives of those most in need; someone who has a positive attitude to equality of opportunity. &nbsp; You will need to be adaptable to meet changing learner needs and be prepared to work in different venues across the city supporting different learners, tutors and classes. You will enjoy the variety of working from community based venues and across different areas of Coventry and be prepared to work from up to 3 different locations each day: In class support in a morning class at one venue, in class support in an afternoon class at a different venue and then out of class duties from a 3rd venue/administrative centre at the end of the working day. Experience of working with pre-literate adults would be an advantage.&nbsp;Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): January 2026About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Learning Support Assistant (Citywide/Peripatetic)

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. &nbsp;We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.&nbsp;We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. &nbsp;We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. &nbsp;In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Nursery Workers</li><li>Teaching Assistants</li><li>Leadership/Management; and&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Care.&nbsp;</li></ul>We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.&nbsp;Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. &nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? 2 x Full Time, 12-month Fixed Term positions available.&nbsp;Coventry City Council’s Adult Education Service is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive learning opportunities that improve lives and strengthen communities. This is an opportunity for passionate and adaptable candidates to join the enthusiastic, committed and experienced Coventry Adult Education Service ESOL team. We deliver high quality, English Language Acquisition programmes to men and women from a range of cultural backgrounds across Coventry. These posts are to support on our new First Steps ESOL project which focuses on engaging&nbsp;and supporting&nbsp;residents who have beginner/pre-Entry - Entry 1 level English language skills to start their language learning journey. &nbsp;In this role you’ll help deliver courses focused on English language aligned to the Home Office Indicators of Integration Framework such as housing, work, education, health &amp; social care and leisure as well as assisting learners to access support from organisations across Coventry. You’ll assist with planning sessions, preparing materials, and guiding learners through their educational journey. There will also be a strong focus on taking learning outside the classroom through enrichment activities, taking learners on visits and supporting them to learn language in context. &nbsp;Delivery will take place in community venues such as Family Hubs, libraries, schools, VCS organisations and outreach locations. You’ll aid with recruitment of learners and signposting them to appropriate support in the city for different aspects of their lives. Outreach and wrap around support will involve visiting local partner organisations and supporting learners in real life situations. Travel between sites is standard. The project will run year-round and in the school holidays. This is not a term time only role/position.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? You will have experience of working with English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) learners through providing in class support in adult learning environments in community settings. Working under the direction of a tutor, you will work with small groups to enable learners to fully access learning. You will have strong communication and organisational skills and the capability to build links with organisations who support ESOL learners in Coventry. In addition, you will have the ability to engage diverse ESOL learners including individuals with diagnosed or suspected additional learning needs and a commitment to inclusive education. Due to the level of the project, experience of supporting pre-literate ESOL learners and those with very low-level English would be highly beneficial. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Assistant Tutor

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? We have a fabulous and rare opportunity to join our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team &nbsp;in Coventry as a Team Leader based at Longford Health Centre.&nbsp;Coventry is a growing, culturally and ethnically diverse city. Our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team is a specialist multi-disciplinary team focusing on the needs of people living with the effects of Memory impairment and chronic and enduring mental disorders. The Team provides specialist assessments and interventions embracing the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding investigations and protection of human rights and civil liberties.We work to a model embracing self-directed care, utilising strengths-based approaches, co-production and promoting independence. The team is multi-disciplinary, incorporating Community Mental Health Nurses, Approved Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Support Workers and clerical staff. &nbsp;The service is for predominantly for older adults with a memory impairment or chronic and enduring mental disorders, Your main duties will include the line management and professional governance of the Social Workers within the team, contributing to the AMHP Duty Rota as an AMHP and providing senior cover when required, scrutinising applications for community care funding under The Care Act, chairing Best Interest Assessment meetings and helping oversee Safeguarding enquiries/investigations.For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Matthew Bilbe - <a href="mailto:Matthew.Bilbe@Coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Matthew.Bilbe@Coventry.gov.uk</a>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? Applicants should be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and hold a qualification as a Approved Mental Health Professional. You will have &nbsp;experience as a mental health practitioner in an Older Adults CMHT or similar service with people who live &nbsp;with a memory impairment and/or &nbsp;severe/ enduring mental health issues.We are looking for a Team Leader who is also an Approved Mental Health Professional. You will have:<ul><li>Excellent leadership skills with the ability to deliver high quality professional supervision.</li><li>Working knowledge of and application of MHA, MCA, the Care Act and Children’s Act and protection of human rights.</li><li>Organisational, recording and workload management skills</li><li>Diplomacy, negotiating, listening skills.</li><li>Ability to work in partnership with people, carers and colleagues, co-producing and securing positive outcomes for people.</li><li>Ability to develop personal home treatment plans.</li><li>Good IT skills.</li><li>A vision for your own career development and future training needs.</li><li>A proactive, creative, resilient and flexible approach to work, stamina and a great sense of humour!</li></ul>In return you will:<ul><li>Be welcomed in joining a highly professional and thoroughly hard working, friendly team.</li><li>Receive regular peer group and individual professional supervision from the Team Manager and our AMHP Lead.</li><li>Receive excellent in house and external training opportunities.</li><li>Be offered excellent career and development opportunities.</li><li>Experience opportunities to attend and present at various professional forums including our Pre-Court Legal Panel and Approved Mental Health Professional forum.</li><li>Be rewarded with a highly competitive salary, leave entitlement and benefits package</li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>Within our team LGBTQ+ and people from global majority backgrounds are currently under-represented across our team/middle-management team, as a result we would like to encourage both LGBTQ+ and people from global majority backgrounds to apply for this post. &nbsp;This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Team Leader

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. &nbsp;We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.&nbsp;We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. &nbsp;We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. &nbsp;In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Nursery Workers</li><li>Teaching Assistants</li><li>Leadership/Management; and&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Care.&nbsp;</li></ul>We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.&nbsp;Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. &nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? Full-Time Permanent Tutor – 16–24 Study Programme Coventry Adult Education ServiceWe are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Tutor to join our 16–25 Study Programme provision at Coventry Adult Education. This is a full-time, permanent position based at Adult Education, Southfields Old School, delivering face-to-face teaching to groups of approximately 8–10 learners. Many of our learners have Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), so experience supporting young people with additional needs is highly valued.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>The Tutor will deliver a range of accredited and non-accredited qualifications, including:<ul><li>Functional Skills Maths and/or English (Entry Level to Level 2)</li><li>GCSE Maths and/or English</li></ul>Teaching delivery will take place over up to 3 days per week, with the remaining 2 days allocated for preparation and marking.We welcome applications from Tutors with strengths in either subject area. Session allocation and delivery preferences can be discussed at interview.<h3>Applicant Requirements</h3><ul><li>Right to work in the UK for a minimum of 2 years (please note: visa sponsorship is not available).</li><li>Commitment to supporting young people with diverse learning needs.</li><li>Relevant subject knowledge and teaching experience; teaching qualifications are desirable.</li></ul><h3>Safeguarding</h3>This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Who are we looking for? We are looking for an enthusiastic Tutor to join our Study Programme team. In consultation with the Study Programme Manager, subject tutors and Learning Support Assistants, you will deliver sessions to individuals or small groups of young people where some learners have a range of special educational needs.You will support learners with additional learning needs enabling them to participate as fully as possible in the Study Programme.You will be responsible for maintaining learner records and individual learning plans, as directed by the Study Programme Manager. You will support young people who experience anxiety in returning to education.You will work as part of a dynamic team to ensure that learners are supported in addressing their educational and pastoral issues, liaising with other colleagues and agencies as appropriate.KEY REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Relevant experience of working as a tutor and supporting young people.</li><li>A Functional Skills/GCSE maths and English qualification at Grade C/4 or equivalent.</li><li>A relevant teaching qualification at level four minimum &nbsp;</li></ul>Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)&nbsp;for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;accessibility page&nbsp;to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme&nbsp;- As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.On interview you will deliver a 20-minute teaching topic of your choice to a class of 8-10 learners followed by a 40 minute face to face panel interview. Upon short listing you will be advised on the level the learners are currently working towards for your chosen topic.&nbsp;Short listing: Friday 2nd January 2026Interviews: Thursday 8th and 9th January 2026&nbsp; About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Tutor

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. &nbsp;We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.&nbsp;We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. &nbsp;We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. &nbsp;In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Nursery Workers</li><li>Teaching Assistants</li><li>Leadership/Management; and&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Care.&nbsp;</li></ul>We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.&nbsp;Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. &nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? &nbsp;Are you organised and detail-focused with a commitment to providing a high-quality support service? We are looking for a part time Senior Administrator to join our growing Learner Services team. You'll be supporting the work of the Adult Education Service to provide courses to the residents of Coventry. This varied role includes supporting wider aspects of administration work which will include ensuring learners receive correct information/advice, undertaking data input, raising/paying orders, supporting at enrolment sessions, maintaining spreadsheets, working flexibly and any other duties expected of administration staff. &nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? We are seeking someone with experience in clerical and administrative work who is confident using and maintaining computer systems. You should be able to produce high-quality documents in various formats, including letters, reports, and spreadsheets. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and possess excellent communication skills including communicating with those who have lower-level English language skills. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with team members, learners and other internal and external stakeholders. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Senior Administrator

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The Keys are warm and welcoming mainstream provisions for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils who are at risk of suspension or exclusion and are struggling to meet the behavioural expectations of their school. Short-term, intensive support in a small group is provided to improve emotional resiliency and skills needed to be successful in an educational setting. We offer a broad and balanced creative curriculum which is differentiated to ensure that the children experience positive outcomes. Our aim is for children to successfully return to their mainstream school following a personalised re-integration programme planned by Key and school staff, parents/carers, and pupils.&nbsp;We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and biasOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join Coventry's highly regarded SEND Support Service and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to helping young people thrive.As a key member of our Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Learning Team, you'll play a vital role in shaping brighter futures by combining tailored learning support with emotional and behavioural strategies.You will be part of a team of teachers and teaching assistants and other professionals working closely together to provide personalised support for vulnerable young people. Curricular continuity and progress is balanced with behavioural and emotional support to enable improved outcomes and school readiness for pupils. You will be a role model and motivator.You will support the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, work with small groups and individuals in targeted interventions and have excellent behaviour management skills. You will have the skills to&nbsp;support pupils in their school as needed and be able to model and share supportive strategies with colleagues working in mainstream schools. You will be required to travel from the base to support pupils in their ‘home’ school.We can offer you a supportive and friendly team of colleagues and an excellent programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.If you're resilient, empathetic, and ready to inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you!Whilst our positions are open to all applicants, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role therefore all applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. If you are on a limited visa, you must have a minimum of two years remaining.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Is personally resilient</li><li>Can build relationships quickly and not take behaviour personally</li><li>To be empathetic and patient</li><li>To be positive and affirming</li><li>To be solution-focused</li><li>To be a good team player</li><li>To be a good communicator</li><li>To have experience in a primary school or service setting</li><li>Experience in supporting primary aged children with their social, emotional, and mental health needs is not essential, but a willingness to train and develop these skills is required</li></ul>Please note the salary advertised will be pro-rata to weeks and hours 35 worked (Term Time Only).&nbsp;If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more please contact us to arrange a telephone conversation or a site visit. &nbsp;Please contact Dawn Neale or Marie Rowley&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dawn.neale@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.neale@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marie.rowley@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">marie.rowley@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to arrange.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date: w/b 18 January 2026. &nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Specialist Teaching Assistant at the Key

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Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.We offer:<ul><li>Enthusiastic, happy children</li><li>A welcoming, supportive team</li><li>Personalised professional development</li><li>Staff workwear</li><li>Free tea, coffee, and on-site parking</li><li>Excellent wellbeing benefits, including occupational health, counselling, salary sacrifice schemes (childcare vouchers, cycle to work)</li><li>Local government pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities to collaborate with experts</li><li>Supportive governors and parents</li></ul>Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, and respect. What is the job role? We are currently looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and inspirational SEN Teacher who brings a "can do" attitude and a strong desire to work with children with complex learning needs. The successful candidate will ideally begin with us in 2026. Our school has expanded, and you will play a key role in supporting this growth while continuing our journey towards excellence. We aim to hire someone who will help shape the future of our school and inspire the next generation of learners.You will have experience working with special needs children, particularly those with Autism, and a keen interest in demonstrating innovation and excellence in your classroom practice. We are looking for someone with high expectations for themselves and their pupils—someone who can engage and challenge students with complex needs, helping them develop a lifelong love of learning and realise their full potential. A solid understanding of Early Years principles is beneficial, as we incorporate these across all age groups within the school. You will be teaching children with complex needs, including ASD, sensory difficulties, and potentially PMLD children.Who are we looking for? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher who demonstrates:<ul><li>A strong vision and a passion for deepening both knowledge and practice</li><li>The personal skills and qualities necessary to form positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers</li><li>Ambition, both for themselves and for their pupils</li><li>Resilience and flexibility</li></ul>The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Understand the importance of safeguarding children</li><li>Show a commitment to continuous professional development</li><li>Have knowledge of current educational developments, particularly in relation to pupils with special educational needs, including Autism</li><li>Be experienced in planning, assessment, recording, and reporting for pupils with a broad spectrum of needs</li><li>Be able to work in partnership with outside agencies to meet pupils’ needs</li><li>Possess knowledge and practical experience of effective behaviour management strategies to manage challenging behaviour</li><li>Ideally have experience working in a special school setting</li><li>Be familiar with effective assessment and target-setting for pupils with learning difficulties</li><li>Hold current training in Team Teach, positive handling, or safer handling skills</li></ul>In return, we offer:<ul><li>Personalised Continuing Professional Learning tailored to your development</li><li>Opportunities to collaborate with experts from a range of disciplines</li><li>The chance to work beyond the school with wider networks</li><li>Supportive colleagues, governors, and parents</li><li>Staff workwear</li><li>A comprehensive staff wellbeing package, including the option to take PPA off-site, an employee assistance programme, a salary sacrifice scheme, access to our hydrotherapy pool, free tea and coffee, and free staff parking</li></ul>Interview date: January 2026Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Class Teacher

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Communications Team is at the heart of Council work, helping to promote decisions, publicise events and keep everyone informed and up to date.

The team works closely with councillors and senior managers to ensure all areas of the Council’s work get the publicity they need to help residents in their daily lives – from bin collections to staging the Godiva Festival and roadworks to fostering and adoption.

It works with local and national media organisations and across a broad range of communications tools to promote the Council’s work, including social media, digital and photography, as well as being responsible for areas such as internal marketing and graphic design.

The City Council provides vital services to thousands of residents and needs to make sure they know exactly what’s being planned and why. The Communications Team makes sure that happens, as well as keeping staff across the authority informed and able to carry out their roles equipped with the latest knowledge.
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? Internal Communications Lead - Coventry City CouncilAre you a skilled communicator passionate about engaging and empowering employees?&nbsp;Coventry City Council is seeking an Internal Communications Lead to play a pivotal role in connecting with our 4,500+ employees across the city. You'll deliver an internal communications strategy that drives engagement, supports organisational priorities, and fosters a culture of openness, inclusion, and collaboration.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Managing day-to-day delivery of our internal communications strategy</li><li>Planning multi-channel campaigns that support change, engagement, and wellbeing</li><li>Creating compelling content for our intranet, newsletters, digital screens, and staff events</li><li>Providing strategic advice to senior leaders on effective team engagement</li><li>Chairing our Internal Communications and Engagement (ICE) Board</li><li>Championing inclusive, accessible communications that represent our diverse workforce</li></ul>You'll bring proven experience in internal communications and staff engagement, with expertise in strategic campaign planning, content creation, and stakeholder collaboration.&nbsp;You'll thrive managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and use insight to continuously improve our approach.Grade 7 | Hybrid working available | Council House, CoventryJoin us in ensuring our people are informed, motivated, and empowered to deliver for Coventry's residents.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? We are seeking a skilled and strategic communicator who is passionate about engaging people and driving positive change. The ideal candidate will bring both creativity and clarity to our internal communications, ensuring our 5,000+ employees feel informed, valued, and empowered.You will be someone who:<ul><li>Embodies our One Coventry values – open, fair, accountable, innovative, respectful, and committed to inclusion.</li><li>Thinks strategically – able to align communications with organisational priorities and deliver measurable impact.</li><li>Builds strong relationships – confident working with senior leaders, managers, and staff at all levels to foster collaboration.</li><li>Communicates with impact – skilled at creating engaging, accessible content across multiple channels.</li><li>Champions diversity and inclusion – ensuring every voice is heard and represented positively.</li><li>Thrives in change – adaptable, proactive, and able to lead communications through organisational transformation and crisis situations.</li><li>Motivates and inspires – capable of energising communication champions and empowering colleagues to share and act on information.</li></ul>Within our team global majorities are currently under-represented, as a result we would like to encourage people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for thisThis role is perfect for someone who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery, and who wants to make a real difference to the culture and engagement of a large, diverse workforce. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Week commencing 19th of January&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Internal Communications Lead

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Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.What We Offer:<ul><li>Friendly, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who are a joy to work with</li><li>A happy, welcoming school environment with a supportive team</li><li>Personalised opportunities for continuing professional development</li><li>A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including access to occupational health and counselling services</li><li>Staff workwear provided</li><li>Complimentary tea and coffee</li></ul><ul><li>Free on-site car parking</li></ul>Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect. What is the job role? Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supervising pupils and ensuring their safety during the midday break, including in the dining hall, playground, classrooms, and circulation areas</li><li>Assisting with setting up and clearing away tables and chairs before and after lunch</li><li>Providing support with personal care when required</li><li>Enhancing pupils’ lunchtime experience by leading and organising play activities—this includes supervising games, encouraging the safe and appropriate use of equipment, and creating a positive atmosphere in both outdoor and indoor spaces, such as classrooms and courtyards</li><li>Serving lunches to pupils while following appropriate food hygiene and handling procedures</li><li>Supporting pupils with feeding when necessary and helping to develop their eating skills</li><li>Assisting pupils in returning trays, cutlery, and disposing of waste food</li></ul>Please note that, due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Genuinely enjoy working with children</li><li>Communicate and interact effectively with both staff and pupils</li><li>Be responsible, calm under pressure, and able to respond quickly and appropriately to any situation that may arise</li></ul>Ideally, have experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), although this is not essentialInterview date: January 2026Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

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At Castle Wood, we value professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. Our vision, ‘Together, children first…’, drives everything we do. We are looking for Teaching Assistants with the initiative, dedication, commitment, a sense of fun, and the ability to work as part of a team. You are likely to be working with children who have complex autism, may be non-verbal and have challenging behaviours. &nbsp;You will work with children on both a 1:1 and group basis. Experience and knowledge of Early Years practices are preferred, as they underpin all teaching and learning within the school.Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect.What is the job role? We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant and innovative special needs school for children aged 3 to 11. As a broad-spectrum special needs school, we take pride in our commitment to Early Years practices, which are integrated throughout our curriculum. Due to expansion in September, we are looking to increase our team of Teaching Assistants.Hours: 33.5 hours per week. 38 weeks term time plus 5 training days – 39 weeks in total<ul><li>Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm</li><li>Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm</li><li>Friday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm</li><li>A 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.</li></ul>How to Apply:In your application, please detail the skills, knowledge, and expertise that would make you a successful Teaching Assistant, and explain why you are drawn to working in a special school environment.Key Requirements:• &nbsp; This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.• &nbsp; Castle Wood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Useful Information:• &nbsp; We encourage prospective applicants to arrange a tour of our school. To schedule a visit, please email: <a href="mailto:cwhhr@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk" target="_blank">cwhhr@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk</a>• &nbsp; Due to the high volume of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each one individually. If you do not hear from us by Mid-January 2026 unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply.Who are we looking for? We are looking for a candidate who has:<ul><li>GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to use relevant technology and equipment effectively.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.</li><li>A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of all students at the school.</li><li>Personal skills and qualities that enable the formation of positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.</li><li>High aspirations for both their pupils and themselves.</li><li>Desirable Qualities:</li><li>A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) would be an advantage. However, a willingness to learn and embrace EYFS practices and principles is essential.</li><li>Previous experience working in a special school is desirable but not essential.</li></ul>We Offer:<ul><li>Fabulous, warm, and enthusiastic children to work with.</li><li>A happy, welcoming school with a supportive team environment.</li><li>Personalised continuing professional development to help you grow in your role.</li><li>An excellent well-being package including occupational health, a counselling service, and a salary sacrifice scheme with childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>Local government pension scheme arrangements.</li><li>Opportunities to work alongside experts from various disciplines.</li><li>Support from governors and parents.</li><li>Staff workwear provided, along with free tea and coffee.</li><li>Free on-site car parking.</li></ul>Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.Interview date:&nbsp; January 2026Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note that an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Teaching Assistant

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. &nbsp;We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.&nbsp;We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. &nbsp;We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. &nbsp;In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Nursery Workers</li><li>Teaching Assistants</li><li>Leadership/Management; and&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Care.&nbsp;</li></ul>We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.&nbsp;Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. &nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Tutor to join the Work Skills Team and be part of our Skills, Employment &amp; Adult Education Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality adult learning programmes that support learners to achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals. You’ll coordinate curriculum delivery, mentor tutors, manage a small team, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement. If you’re committed to inclusive education, have strong teaching experience, and enjoy supporting others to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? We are seeking a skilled and passionate educator to take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality adult learning programmes across Coventry. You will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum development. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging sessions, assessing learner progress, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.The Work Skills area also embraces Early Years, Teaching Assistant, Health &amp; Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service, Team Leading &amp; Leadership &amp; Management from a vocational and apprenticeship perspective. Having a Level 3 qualification or above in one or more of these areas is required.&nbsp;You’ll also play a key role in mentoring tutors, managing Learning Support Assistants, and contributing to internal quality assurance processes. Experience in teaching within adult and community learning, using digital platforms, and supporting learners with diverse needs is essential. You should hold relevant teaching and assessor qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equity, and continuous improvement.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 13th February 2026About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Lead Tutor - Adult Education Work Skills

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Grange Farm are looking to add to the team of enthusiastic and committed teaching staff we have at our friendly and successful school. Strong relationships between staff and children ensure that children are happy attending Grange Farm. This is evident in the exemplary behaviour that children show, which is commented on by the vast majority of visitors who come to Grange Farm.What is the job role? You will have responsibility for delivering high-quality PE and School Sports provision, with some additional cover teaching across the School. &nbsp;Experience of teaching whole classes is essential.&nbsp;We offer:<ul><li>Weekly PPA time, to plan PE Teaching and After School provision.</li><li>Support from a dedicated PE Teaching Assistant.</li><li>Commitment to your professional development.</li><li>A friendly school with a strong community spirit.</li><li>Well-mannered and hardworking pupils.</li><li>A School that ensures staff wellbeing is important.</li></ul>This role would be suitable for a teacher who wishes to make a career change or a HLTA who wishes to progress further. &nbsp;However, applications are welcome from other suitably qualified candidates.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please contact our School office to arrange this. &nbsp;Alternatively, we are happy to organise a telephone conversation with the Headteacher if this would be preferred.Please note that this is a term time only role and annual leave is&nbsp;not permitted to be taken during the working weeks of this role.Who are we looking for? Are you passionate about Sports and supporting children’s learning? Do you want to be part of a vibrant School, with an excellent track record of great sporting achievements, where your PE skills and knowledge would genuinely make a difference?At Grange Farm, we are seeking to recruit a passionate PE Specialist to lead learning, support individual needs and inspire our school community. Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!We are looking for someone who has:<ul><li>Knowledge of the National Curriculum for all subjects, in particular, Physical Education.</li><li>Knowledge of the skills and techniques, rules and regulations in a range of Sports.&nbsp;</li></ul>In return, you will work within a dedicated PE and Sports team, alongside a PE teaching assistant. Regular CPD opportunities are offered throughout the year to ensure you continue to develop your skills and expertise.&nbsp;Previous applicants should not apply.Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.Interview date: Wednesday, 10th December 2025.

Cover Supervisor – PE Specialist

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We are a diverse and dynamic Financial Management Team responsible for providing a diverse range of functions to drive the Council to fulfil its transformational journey We deliver the full range of financial management and accounting services to facilitate effective delivery of services to support the people of Coventry and deliver projects which are redefining the infrastructure of the city.Working flexibly with internal officers and external partners we aim to ensure finance is at the heart of everything that the Council does.The organisation has a high expectation of our service, and we will continue to support and develop our staff to have the skills to deliver a quality service.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? We are excited to offer the role of Accountant to join our Treasury Team within Corporate Finance to assist in the management of the Council’s Treasury function. This is a key role in safeguarding and managing our cash resources, supporting strategic financial planning and investment decisions. If you’re detail-driven with strong accounting experience and a passion for public finance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.The post-holder will be responsible forTreasury Management<ol><li>Managing a debt portfolio of @£250m</li><li>Accurate cash flow forecasting</li><li>Investments of @£70m</li><li>Ensuring an optimum daily cash position is maintained</li><li>Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports</li></ol>Statutory obligations<ol><li>Assist with the annual statement of accounts</li></ol><ol><li>Preparation of statutory returns</li></ol>Banking Activities<ol><li>Bank Reconciliation</li><li>Card Acquiring</li><li>Anti Money Laundering</li></ol>Value Added Tax<ol><li>Assist with the Council’s monthly Vat return Submission to HMRC</li><li>Provide advice on VAT compliance</li></ol>You will be part of a team of officers that support the daily requirements of these activities.Who are we looking for? We are looking for a qualified Accountant or active studier (CCAB or CIMA) who:<ul><li>Is a conscientious individual with excellent communication skills.</li><li>Has an aptitude for technical accounting with an attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Can prepare / interpret complex financial information and present this to key stakeholders including budget holders, senior managers, management teams and project teams as appropriate. &nbsp;</li><li>Will work effectively under pressure including meeting unpredictable deadlines and dealing with conflicting demands.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with various stakeholders including external partners to build, maintain and promote effective working relationships.</li><li>Develop financial planning solutions based on an understanding of service policy issues and developments. &nbsp;</li></ul>If you have just become an accountant, this post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Standard DBS check.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Week commencing 12/01/2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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<h6>Our School Aims&nbsp;</h6><h6>At our school, we are committed to:&nbsp;</h6><ul><li><h6>Promoting the values of respect, resilience, responsibility, equality and challenge.</h6></li><li><h6>The safeguarding and well-being of all children and adults.</h6></li><li><h6>Creating independent lifelong learners who embrace challenge and demonstrate resilience.</h6></li><li><h6>Actively seeking purposeful collaborations to nurture a sense of belonging and experience the richness of the local and wider community.</h6></li><li><h6>Offering rich and purposeful learning opportunities to enable every child to be responsible and successful local and global citizens.&nbsp;</h6></li><li><h6>We value the partnerships that exist between the school, parents, governors, and the community, and the part they all play in realising our aims.</h6></li></ul>Our Values <h6>Our Vision</h6><h6>To provide an education of the highest quality, in a positive, welcoming and nurturing environment, that is innovative and creative and enables every child to fulfil their potential.</h6>What is the job role? We are seeking a competent, compassionate and caring Learning Support Assistant with experience of SEND in a Primary setting, to support a child/children with additional learning and behavioural needs on a 1:1 and in small groups basis.Who are we looking for? <h6>The successful candidate will be:</h6><ul><li><h6>must be qualified to Level 3 standard</h6></li><li><h6>must have experience working in a primary or nursery setting</h6></li><li><h6>experienced and confident</h6></li><li><h6>fully knowledgeable of relevant policies/codes of practice and&nbsp;</h6></li><li><h6>aware of relevant legislation</h6></li><li><h6>knowledgeable of the national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes</h6></li><li><h6>understand the principles of child development and learning processes, and in particular, barriers to learning</h6></li><li><h6>Fully understanding and knowledgeable of the range of support services and providers&nbsp;</h6></li><li><h6>Able to support in general care and welfare, including personal hygiene&nbsp;</h6></li><li><h6>First Aid qualification would be desirable, or a &nbsp;willingness to complete the relevant training</h6></li></ul><h6>Experience of working with children with general/specific special educational needs, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, is essential. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>Interview date: 19th January 26 &nbsp;</h6>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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