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The third largest London borough, Havering is a collection of distinct communities with their own history and character, set in large areas of green belt. \n\n The London Borough of Havering aims to deliver high quality, evidence-based services, engaging residents as key partners in the design, implementation and evaluation of services to improve health and wellbeing outcomes. We appreciate the role that research can have in shaping service delivery, and we would like the principles of research to be embedded within all corporate strategies and policies and ultimately our culture. \n About the Job \n The purpose of the role is to lead on the development and delivery of Havering’s Research Strategy, and to embed a research-focused approach to evidence-based decision making across the Council. \n The post holder will be based in the Insights Team within the Public Health, Insights, Policy & Strategy Directorate and will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to champion research. \n The post holder will be enthusiastic and passionate about research and will have the following key responsibilities: \n <ul>\n<li>Establish and embed an agreed understanding of what research is. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Leverage their skills in stakeholder engagement and communication to develop and promote the Council’s research culture. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Increase awareness of and participation in research across the Council. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Encourage all Council staff to use best existing evidence and robust evaluation methods to inform cost-effective decision making. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Build research capability by designing and delivering training and development. </li> </ul>\n The post is jointly funded by Havering Council and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health. 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This appointment presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play a significant role in shaping the future of our learning community at a whole school level.\nEarly applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.\nONLINE CHECKS\nWe want to hear from you if you are:\n<ul>\n<li>Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice</li>\n<li>Successful in working with young people and securing the best outcomes for them</li>\n<li>Team spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done.</li>\n</ul>\nWorking with us guarantees the opportunity to:\n<ul>\n<li>Be an integral part of a growing school/Trust with potential for career development</li>\n<li>Design and deliver bespoke curriculum provision for students across all key stages</li>\n<li>Develop links with our wider UST network for CPD and collaborative practice.</li>\n</ul>\nRoyal Greenwich Trust School, part of the University Schools Trust, is proud to be an inclusive 11-18 school at the heart of our local community.\nPlease note we reserve the right to close this advert early.\nRGTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: To provide professional leadership of school effectiveness in Waltham Forest, lead projects to raise standards of attainment ensuring statutory requirements, government guidelines and the Council’s objectives are met. The post holder will have managerial and professional responsibilities for key services within educational improvement.The post holder will work under the leadership of the Corporate Director - Education to ensure that school effectiveness is correctly interfaced with and prioritised alongside other key Council priorities. The post holder will also deputise for the Corporate Director - Education when required.<a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20SEND%20Placements%20Team%20Manager%201.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>To act as lead officer providing strategic policy direction, leadership operational management and financial control in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties.</li> <li>To act as lead officer providing strategic policy direction, leadership operational management and financial control in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties with regard to education.</li> <li>To act as the lead officer and key contact with Ofsted in order to work in partnership and deliver LA statutory requirements in line with Ofsted protocols.</li> <li>Contribute to the strategic direction of the Council, translating strategy into performance goals and strong improvement outcomes.</li> <li>Support the Director of Education, deputising when require, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.</li> <li>Support the Cabinet, Chief Executive and Management Board to achieve the aims and desired outcomes of the Council.</li> <li>To lead the service in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties related to education services and outcomes.</li>\n</ul> Qualifications and Requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.Substantial Continuing Professional Development Relevant professional qualification. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks Satisfactory declaration of interest This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adultsSatisfactory DBS checkThis post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Mary Jarret at Mary.Jarrett@walthamforest.gov.ukIf you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via the email address at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"AD 1-5 £91,871.19 - £103,848.40","publishDate":"2025-05-23T14:44:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1ed74a2a-2b9e-4a92-8825-8cd677446f8c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fa6f65f7-2b80-4748-8ef2-a6cc0baab5c9","title":"Assistant Director – SEND","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"Organisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: AD 1-5 £91,871.19 - £103,848.40Contract Type: Full time Permanent Working hours per week: 36 hoursApplication Deadline: 16/06/2025Proposed Interview dates: W/C 23/06/2025Reference:  About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: Significant experience of managing complex organisational structures within a local government context at a senior leadership level in work that includes some or all of SEN, Children with Disabilities, learning difficulty and disability, Transitions to Adults, vulnerable learners, educational inclusion, Short Breaks. AD SEND v 0.1 DK amends Page 7 of 7 · Successful track record of developing and delivering integrated services which are effective at meeting customer needs and are cost efficient, and which feature conflicting stakeholder demands and vested interests. · Experience of financial management, including a track record of achieving sustainable budget reductions and maintaining service quality. · Strong understanding of the legislative and statutory frameworks affecting service delivery within this area, including knowledge of commissioning processes and how schools, colleges and settings are funded for SEN, Children and Families Act 2014, the Care Act 2015 and the Mental Health Capacity Act. · Ability to build effective specialist and generic teams and integrated relationships. · Experience of working in partnership with social care and health partners to ensure integrated planning of SEND provision and services · Experience of successful service re-design and improvement. · Successful and proficient problem-solving skills, with the ability to think and flourish in uncertainty and ambiguity · Extensive experience of managing people and performance and leading and managing complex change programmes. · Well developed and effective communication and presentation skills, adaptable to different situations. · High level and high impact leadership skills. · An ability to foster and sustain confidence in staff and a wide range of stakeholders including statutory and non-statutory organisations in periods of organisational change. · Strong project management skills and experience. · Experience in effective development and management of partnerships. · Experience of managing commissioning activity and relationships and a genuine commitment to working with children, young people parents and carers in co-production. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20AD%20SEND%201.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Qualifications and Requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. education psychology; teaching; social work; youth work). Post graduate qualification/Relevant professional qualification Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Mary Jarrett at Mary.Jarrett@walthamforest.gov.ukIf you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. 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Our dedicated staff team are incredibly hard working and are committed to creating a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which every child can achieve their potential and develop a life-long love of learning.\nAt Gwyn Jones Primary School we are a Rights Respecting School and we actively teach our children about the rights of the child. The Rights Respecting ethos permeates all parts of school life and into our school motto “Inspired and Empowered”. This motto epitomises the staff’s genuine commitment to provide a rich, creative and challenging curriculum which inspires children’s curiosity and empowers our pupils to have a voice and be knowledgeable, active global citizens. We strive to ensure that every child thrives academically whilst benefiting from excellent pastoral care that nurtures and develops emotional wellbeing.\nWe are looking for someone who has good communication skills and is flexible in their approach when supporting children and working alongside other colleagues. We know it is important to be positive, inspirational and a real team player. To add to our team, we wish to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant who will draw upon their experience and expertise in teaching to raise standards for all children including those with SEND. Together, we will drive outstanding learning and teaching that is challenging, interesting and motivational to all pupils building inquiring lifelong learners who care for their world and all that live in it.\nI hope the application pack and the information available generally on our website and on social media will give you a flavour of our School. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 02085567904 or email: <a href=\"mailto:HR@gwynjones.waltham.sch.uk\">HR@gwynjones.waltham.sch.uk</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 4 points 7-10 £29,346 - £30,630 FTE. 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As a member of our Performing Arts faculty, you will be delivering an innovative and well-resourced music curriculum which reflects the aspirations and diversity of our community as well as inspiring students through your classroom practice. Committed to ‘bringing out the gift’ in every student, you will continue to develop our extra-curricular provision, including our nationally renowned steep pan band, choirs and orchestra.\n \nKeen to build upon our existing examination successes, you will have a bold and ambitious vision of what our students can achieve. Your excellent subject knowledge and innovative classroom practice will help to inspire our students with your own love of learning. You will be committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning at Key Stages 3 and 4 and will enjoy the challenge of ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.\n \nWalthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become the leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.\n \nAn application form and recruitment pack are available to download from the school website: <a href=\"http://www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk\">www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk</a> Completed application forms should be returned by email to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk\">recruitment@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk</a> Please note CVs will not be accepted. \n \n \nClosing date: Thursday 12th June 2025 (9.00am) \n \nWalthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to Safer Recruitment practices and procedures. 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Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.\n \nJoin Our Team – Shape the Digital Experience for 3,000+ Internal Users\n \nThe London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an experienced End User Computing Analyst to play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and reliability of our IT services. You’ll be at the heart of a forward-thinking and customer-focused support team, delivering cutting-edge solutions and high-level service to internal staff and partners across the borough.\n \nAbout the Role\nAs an EUC Analyst, you'll ensure robust IT support is delivered consistently across the Council, helping staff stay productive and connected. 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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: We are currently looking for three SEND Case Officers to support our established SEND 0-25 service. To deliver services that enable stakeholder, service users and families/carers to engage with and make informed use of the service(s). To manage and progress a large and complex caseload. To provide specialist support for a complex work area. As the lead professional, manage a caseload including direct work with children, young adults and their carers. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20SEND%20Officer%20(1668).pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: <ol> <li>\nManage a caseload including direct work with children and young adults with SEND and their carers.</li> <li>\nProvide advice and assessments to support service provision and individual clients.</li> <li>\nOrganize and deliver services within a specialist area to meet operational targets.</li> <li>\nMake operational decisions and prioritise work based on needs.</li> <li>\nPlan, deliver, and monitor interventions to support children and young adults with SEND.</li> <li>\nProvide specialist advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, service users, and partner agencies.</li> <li>\nManage complex queries and issues within the SEND specialist area.</li> <li>\nMaintain documented case files, records, and information.</li> <li>\nPrepare standard reports as required.</li> <li>\nEnsure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.</li> <li>\nMonitor and manage potential risks within the area of responsibility.</li> <li>Commit to continued professional development</li> <li>\nAct in accordance with all policies and procedures.</li> <li>\nWork with other professionals and services to provide a seamless service.</li> <li>\nLiaise with other agencies on operational issues.</li> <li>\nEnsure operational delivery of the Integrated Disability Service.</li> <li>\nProactively manage caseloads of service users with complex needs.</li> <li>\nLead effective partnership working within a multidisciplinary team.</li> <li>\nEnsure compliance with assessment and planning requirements.</li> <li>\nSecure transition arrangements for children and young adults at all stages of development.</li> <li>\nEnsure appropriate level of care and support for education, employment, and social inclusion opportunities.</li>\n</ol> Qualifications and Requirements: Substantial relevant experience of working in the service area / related profession field, with evidence of work responsibilities appropriate to the role and evidence of appropriate professional expertise. Knowledge of the Children and Families Act and SEND specialist work practices / professional guidelines / legislation and emerging developments within the service area. Knowledge and understanding of promoting independence, resilience and wellbeing for children, young adults and families. Experience and competency in undertaking assessments/contributing to assessments of children and young adults resulting in the planning, delivery and management of focused interventions and plans. Knowledge and experience of contributing to the development of services, policies procedures and practices.Educated to degree level or equivalent Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Suitable driver’s license; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dorothy Hadleigh, Strategic SEND Lead at <a href=\"mailto:Dorothy.hadleigh@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Dorothy.hadleigh@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. 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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: The Head of Regional Fostering Recruitment will lead a dedicated service to increase the number of local authority foster carers across the Local Community Fostering region. This role is responsible for developing and delivering an effective recruitment strategy with partners, ensuring a strong return on investment and overseeing the systems, marketing, training and support offer required to drive foster carer recruitment. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Head%20of%20Regional%20Fostering%20Recruitment%20(1743).pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a regional fostering recruitment strategy to grow the number of local authority foster carers.Lead and manage the Local Community Fostering service, providing direction, support, and performance oversight, ensuring that it provides high-quality, accessible and inclusive information, advice, guidance and support for those considering fostering and those going through fostering assessments. Ensure a data-driven approach to foster carer recruitment, using insights to enable responsible, agile marketing and recruitment strategiesIdentify risks and issues affecting foster carer recruitment, sufficiency, and retention, and develop mitigation strategies to address them.Support local authorities in preparing for and responding to Ofsted inspections of fostering services, ensuring that the work of Local Community Fostering aligns with regulatory expectations and best practice.Manage budgets and funding streams effectively, ensuring financial sustainability and efficiency. Oversee grant management processes, ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Maximise return on investment for partner authorities through effective financial planning and resource allocation.Provide strategic oversight of marketing activities, ensuring campaigns are data-informed and targeted to attract high-quality foster carers. Oversee the development of systems and processes to improve recruitment effectiveness. Drive innovation in digital and traditional marketing approaches to foster carer recruitment.Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, foster carers and other partners to drive up the number of local authority foster carers and build an evidence-base of best practice in fostering recruitment. Work collaboratively with partners to ensure alignment and shared best practices in recruitment efforts.Provide leadership on fostering recruitment policy, ensuring compliance with national standards and contributing to continuous improvement effortsOversee the design, procurement and delivery of a partnership training offer ensures prospective and existing foster carers receive high-quality training to enhance their skills and retention.Ensure effective contract management and robust quality assurance. Build strong relationships with providers and promote meaningful partnership and co-production. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Degree in social work, marketing, business management, or related field.Relevant professional qualificationKnowledge, Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of fostering recruitment, regulations and the England care system.</li> <li>Strong background in planning and overseeing fostering recruitment services.</li> <li>Understanding of foster carer recruitment challenges and sufficiency planning.</li> <li>Understanding of strategic, data-driven marketing and digital recruitment.</li> <li>Experience in grant management, budgeting, and financial oversight.</li> <li>Experience developing and delivering regional/national fostering recruitment strategies.</li> <li>Strong track record in stakeholder and partnership management across multiple agencies.</li> <li>Financial management experience, ensuring return on investment.</li> <li>Experience in identifying risks, implementing mitigations and improving service delivery.</li> <li>Strong leadership, strategic planning, and people management skills.</li> <li>Analytical mindset, using data insights to inform marketing and recruitment.</li> <li>Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills; ability to build effective partnerships and drive continuous improvement.</li> <li>Confident in public speaking and representing organisations at a senior level.</li> <li>Passionate about fostering and championing foster carers; committed to improving foster carer recruitment and outcomes for children.</li> <li>Collaborative, adaptable and resilient in complex environments.</li> <li>Understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices in fostering services, including child protection and safeguarding.</li> <li>Experience in managing contracts and ensuring high standards in service delivery.</li> <li>Experience in developing and implementing person-centred services.</li> <li>Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and management systems.</li> <li>Ability to think creatively and ensure inclusive and equitable fostering recruitment services.</li> <li>Experience in providing expert advice and influencing decision-making.</li> <li>Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.</li> <li>Commitment to continuous improvement and implementing quality assurance processes. </li>\n</ul>Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Continued professional body registration where applicableSuitable driver’s license; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Roberta OnyeKwelu at Head of Service or Roberta.OnyeKwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. 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This ensures that pupils feel safe and are kept safe.” \n“Pupils are expected to work hard and focus on their learning.” \n“Pupils at Royal Greenwich Trust School enjoy positive and purposeful working relationships with their teachers and other staff.” \nUniversity Schools Trust (UST) is a unique partnership of six world-leading universities and three sector leading bodies who are working together to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high-quality and transformational education. \nWe want to hear from you if you are: • Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice • Successful in working with young people and securing the best outcomes for them • Team spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done. \nWorking with us guarantees the opportunity to: • Be an integral part of a growing school/Trust with potential for career development • Develop links with our wider UST network for CPD and collaborative practice.\nIf you have any queries please contact out HR team – ustrecruitment@ust.london\nPlease note we reserve the right to close this advert early.\nWe do not accept CVs alone\nRGTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.\nPlease click here to view our Safeguarding Policy <a href=\"https://www.rgtrustschool.net/experience/safeguarding\">Safeguarding - Royal Greenwich Trust School</a>\nRoyal Greenwich Trust School follows the policies, practices guidance and procedures outlined by the <a href=\"https://www.greenwichsafeguardingchildren.org.uk/information-for-families-schools/parents-and-carers/\">Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership</a>.\nRGTS reserves the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.\nWe do not accept applications via agencies.\n<a href=\"https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding\">https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding</a>\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 4 £29,346 - £30,630 FTE| 26,890 - £28,067 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-05-22T16:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c4105933-9947-4ea0-8764-60bf4ed6bba2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8edf1740-9d98-4fc3-9dd2-18804591c3cc","title":"Occupational Therapist Assistant","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Havering","locationType":3,"description":"Grade 6 £38,058 – £41,442 pa We are looking for an individual with experience and commitment to supporting babies, children and young adults with complex needs and/or physical disabilities and their families. You will be working with families and children in their homes. You will be guided by the Senior Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist. You will be providing advice and support to children, young people and families around using equipment and strategies to support independence, following the principles of People, Environment, Occupation, Performance (PEOP). You will be required to work independently on agreed tasks such as completing assessment reports and processing orders of equipment. There may be an opportunity to undertake the Apprenticeship to qualify as an Occupational Therapist. This permanent full time role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Physical and Sensory Support Team in London Borough of Havering within the CAD 5-19 Team. We look forward to receiving your application. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Julie.Galligan@havering.gov.uk The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8th June 2025, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=a9420edcd081114d0aa9f68fc54a7a88&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"39750","publishDate":"2025-05-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0dbce914-edb2-428e-97e5-720548c24640.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d26ddd5c-ff8a-4fab-9aa3-ad6cf6b8de82","title":"Communication and Interaction Advisor","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Havering","locationType":3,"description":"Grade 6 £38,058 - £41,442 Term-Time working plus agreed Corporate Days Havering SEND Service is a multi-disciplinary team of Educational Psychologists, Advisory Teachers, Preschool specialists, SEND case officers and a range of specialist staff. The committed team work collaboratively to support children and young people (CYP) with SEND, within the context of their schools, educational settings and families. There is an exciting opportunity to apply for the position of Communication and Interaction Advisor within the Communication and Interaction Support Team. This position supports schools, educational settings and families within the London Borough of Havering. The Communication and Interaction Advisor will play a key role within the restructured SEND Education Support Service, leading to increased capacity and expertise within the Communication and Interaction Support Team to achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and schools. The Communication and Interaction Support Team includes Advisory Teachers and Communication and Interaction Education Advisors. The function of the team is to provide advice, support, training and modelling of interventions and strategies within the school. Our vision is to ensure schools, colleges and settings have the practitioner skills to support CYP effectively in their educational setting to understand social communication differences and improve outcomes. The Communication and Interaction Advisor will <ul>\n<li>support staff to understand and support their CYPs communication skills (incl social communication differences) and develop consistency across school and home environments</li> <li>work closely with a team of specialist staff, including Advisory Teachers, Educational Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists </li> <li>work collaboratively with Advisory Teachers (C&I) <ul>\n<li>to provide direct work and advice, including observations, modelling interventions and strategies to small groups and individual members of staff in schools and educational settings</li> <li>providing training, resources and written support plans</li> </ul> </li> <li>contribute to indirect, consultancy based multi-agency working with schools to achieve goals set out in Speech and Language Therapy reports</li> <li>offer a solution focused, collaborative approach to work towards positive outcomes for CYP and schools</li> </ul> We are looking for a candidate who has: <ul>\n<li>proven experience of working directly with CYP for a minimum of two-years with communication and interaction differences</li> <li>a secure understanding of autism and related neurodivergent conditions</li> <li>experience of coordinating and personalising communication and interaction interventions, programmes, strategies and creating resources </li> <li>motivation to achieve a high level of service delivery, in collaboration with other professionals, to enable CYP to have positive outcomes</li> <li>a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)</li> <li>the ability to work independently, manage their diary and liaise with colleagues and schools / settings to create positive working relationships</li> <li>an understanding of the impact for the child, young person and the community, with regards to their communication and interaction differences</li> <li>develop positive relationships to work in partnership with schools and other professionals</li> <li>commitment to supporting the development of positive inclusion across all aspects of school and wider social communities </li> <li>the ability to be flexible, reflective and positive in a range of contexts</li> <li>high level communication skills and experience of engaging and communicating, verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of people and contexts</li> <li>knowledge and experience of the SEND Code of Practice (2015), Equality Act (2010), Suspension and Permanent Exclusion Guidance (2023) </li> <li>good listening skills, able to build strong relationships and implement reflective practice </li> <li>strong IT skills</li> </ul> Our offer to you includes: <ul>\n<li>an excellent induction package</li> <li>dedicated business support</li> <li>protected CPD time</li> <li>an opportunity to be part of a supportive team of professionals dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND</li> <li>an excellent balance between remote, office and school based working </li> <li>regular in-person opportunities to meet colleagues to develop team cohesion and peer support</li> <li>easily accessible workspaces</li> <li>high quality IT equipment and responsive IT support</li> </ul> Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rosanne.Stubbington@havering.gov.uk The closing date for the receipt of applications is 11th June 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=a6679156a517ca1369215161fdb5405d&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"39750","publishDate":"2025-05-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/558a96f2-1a6f-41c5-b387-1e369e627184.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5c8dc5d9-2eb6-4811-89fc-f0ae2e5957fa","title":"Curriculum Lead English","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"George Mitchell All-Through, Farmer Road, Leyton E10 5DN","locationType":3,"description":"Curriculum Leader - English\nThank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.\nThe school is looking to appoint a Curriculum leader for English to lead and continue to develop this vital subject in the school. We look forward to the successful candidate working with colleagues in the department and the senior team to further strengthen the curriculum and its implementation.\nStudents in the school enjoy interactive learning activities and welcome the chance to engage with subject specialists to deepen their understanding. On the whole, students are confident writers and readers and are clear about its importance for their future career choices. Students are taught in Mixed Prior Attainment tutor groups in Key Stage Three and in Years 10 and 11. Key stage 3 students also have a discrete reading lesson.\nWhy work within this English department? \nThe department is well resourced and fully staffed by a team of five highly committed, supportive, and experienced English specialists. They are dedicated to the growth and success of our students, and have worked hard over the past few years to develop robust Schemes of Learning and curriculum plans for both KS3 and 4. This work has led to increasing student confidence and attainment. One team member has responsibility for KS3 English and literacy. At Key Stage 4 the curriculum and course are designed to prepare pupils for AQA English GCSEs.\nWhy work in Waltham Forest? \nWaltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:\n<ul>\n<li>Workplace Options - Employee Assistance provider</li>\n<li>Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests</li>\n</ul>\nThe successful candidate for this post would start in September 2025.\nIf you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further.\nBenita Simmons\nHead Teacher\nVisits are available any time prior to the closing date. \nApplications Close: 9am on Monday 2nd June 2025\nInterviews: W/C Monday 2nd June 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS/UPS (Outer London) £36,413 - £53,994, TLR1b (£12,037)","publishDate":"2025-05-22T14:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ee531fab-c46f-4b01-9c8a-58b089abaf38.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"87b60576-5e69-4a81-af74-4ad7b78314c2","title":"Teacher of Geography","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"George Mitchell All-Through, Farmer Road, Leyton E10 5DN","locationType":3,"description":"Teacher of Geography \nThank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.\nThe school is looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography for a fixed-term, maternity cover from September 2025. The ideal candidate will have proven academic knowledge of Geography and a talent for engaging students’ interest and involvement in their study. The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4.\nWhy work at George Mitchell? \nIn June 2023 Ofsted recognised our excellence and the school was judged as 'Good' in all areas.\nWe are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development. We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.\nOur students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.\nOur focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects.\nGeorge Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station. The school also has a staff carpark.\nWhy work in Waltham Forest? \nWaltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:\n- Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers\n- Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests\nIf you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further. Visits are available any time prior to the closing date. \nTo apply, please complete the attached application form: we are unable to accept applications via CV.\nApplications Close: Monday 2nd June 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS/UPS (Outer London) £36,413 - £53,994","publishDate":"2025-05-22T13:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eaed1fab-c17c-4580-b854-df9622e7b29b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b567748e-daaa-413d-983b-2edfc22037fd","title":"Teacher of English","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"George Mitchell All-Through, Farmer Road, Leyton E10 5DN","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Teacher of English\nReporting to: Curriculum Leader for English\nGrade: MPS/UPS (Outer London)\nContract: Permanent \nWe are looking for an English Teacher to join our team at George Mitchell School from September 2025. If you are a highly committed, motivated and passionate teacher who can lead by example, this is a unique opportunity to take a proactive role in our journey to becoming an outstanding school.\nGeorge Mitchell School is aspiring to be an outstanding school, and we welcome colleagues who want to join us, and our students, on that journey. Behaviour for Learning is very good, and there is an enthusiastic emphasis on good outcomes for our students who hail from a richly diverse area, with many ethnic groups and languages represented. George Mitchell a fantastic place to work.\nWe are very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at George Mitchell is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each student is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.\nWe are committed to the task of continuing to raise standards and have a comprehensive induction programme and excellent professional development opportunities.\nGeorge Mitchell is committed to supporting the well-being of our staff, offering:\n<ul>\n<li>Extended October half term</li>\n<li>Non-meetings weeks throughout the year to support with reducing workload</li>\n<li>School theatre trips with free teacher tickets</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme </li>\n<li>Personalised CPD programme</li>\n<li>Team building whole staff sessions</li>\n<li>An appraisal system offering opportunities to develop your own career progression</li>\n</ul>\nWe warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.\nThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.\nFor more information please refer to the application pack on our website or contact Helena Culliney, HR Officer on 020 8539 6198 or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk\">helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk</a>\nCompleted application forms should be returned to <a href=\"mailto:helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk\">helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk</a> 9am on Monday 2nd June 2025. Interviews week commencing Monday 2nd June 2025.\nPlease note that we cannot accept applications via CV.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS/UPS (Outer London) £36,413 - £48,532","publishDate":"2025-05-22T12:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/50dd1c33-71fd-470a-aa9e-c3a2934f2360.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9870485e-a9fd-485b-baaa-fa3c53768e7d","title":"Fostering Recruitment Advisor","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"Organisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: PO3 £44,331 - £47,532 Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 08/06/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1755 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: Local Community Fostering is a network of northeast London councils, led by the London Borough of Waltham Forest, working together to inspire local people to become foster carers. The service is part of a new nationwide approach to increase the number of local authority foster carers across England. The Fostering Recruitment Advisor plays a vital role in supporting and recruiting prospective foster carers. By providing high-quality information, advice and guidance, they ensure a seamless and positive experience for applicants. The role involves screening candidates, conducting initial home visits and managing enquiries efficiently. Collaborating with fostering teams and participating in promotional activities, the Fostering Advisor helps raise awareness and attract new applicants. Their commitment to compliance, safeguarding and continuous improvement ensures high standards and positive outcomes for children in care. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Fostering%20Recruitment%20Advisor%20(1755).pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality information, advice, and guidance to prospective foster carer applicants. Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and social media, ensuring timely and accurate responses. Screen prospective foster carer applicants to ensure they meet the required criteria for fostering. Conduct high-quality initial home visits, subject to training.Manage a database of foster carer applicants, ensuring up-to-date records. Use the system to follow up on enquiries and maintain regular contact with prospective foster carers.Build positive relationships with fostering teams across the Local Community Fostering region, collaborating to promote timely progression of enquiries after screening. Liaise with colleagues in other teams to organise appointments and follow up on enquiries.Participate in fostering promotional activities and public events to raise awareness and attract new applicants. Assist in organising and staffing stalls at community events, fostering information sessions and distributing promotional materials.Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and best practices in fostering recruitment and assessment. Participate in audits and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in recruitment work.Proactively seek opportunities to improve the experience of prospective foster carers and suggest ideas for increasing long-term retention.Be aware of and work in accordance with the Council’s child and protection policies and procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.Ensure compliance with GDPR and other information governance requirements by managing data and information according to relevant policies and regulations.Lead on the development, implementation, maintenance and management of systems, policies, procedures and / or standards within area of responsibility.Work closely with the Senior Fostering Advisor and other team members to develop and implement recruitment strategies.Willingness to work flexibly regarding location and work pattern, with support for flexible working arrangements provided. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends by prior agreement. Knowledge, Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Strong interpersonal skills, including a confident phone manner, great listening skills and the ability to build and positively influence relationships.</li> <li>Ability to focus and accurately record information while working in both remote and open-plan office environments.</li> <li>Experience in providing high-quality information, advice and guidance.</li> <li>Experience in recruitment, social care or a related field.</li> <li>Capable of offering information in a friendly and appropriate manner, tailored to the situation.</li> <li>Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and willing to work with others to challenge discriminatory actions or practices.</li> <li>Understanding of the challenges faced by foster carers and the complexities of fostering assessments.</li> <li>Experience handling confidential issues with discretion and tact.</li> <li>Ability to engage with community groups and networks to raise awareness of local authority fostering.</li> <li>Passionate about fostering and supporting prospective foster carers.</li> <li>Logical planning skills, ability to cope well under pressure, self-awareness and creativity.</li> <li>Experience in setting up, maintaining, and developing administrative systems and processes.</li> <li>Good data collection and analytical skills to achieve positive outcomes in recruitment.</li> <li>Ability to work independently, organise workload effectively and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Exceptional attention to detail.</li> <li>A keen interest in achieving the best outcomes for children.</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant national legislation, regulations, and safeguarding policies.</li> <li>Ability to develop a detailed understanding of the local area and community demographics.</li>\n</ul> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or areaEvidence of Continuous Professional Development Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact - Roberta Onyekwelu Head of Service, Permanence & Resources on Roberta.onyekwelu@walthamforest.gov.ukIf you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. 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Insight & Research Strategist

London Borough of Havering

49527

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 3 hours ago

Class Teacher

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£36,416 - £45,307

Sybourn Primary School, Sybourn Street E17 8HA/Perth Road (On-Site)

Posted 8 hours ago

Closing in 5 days

Kitchen supervisor Rise Park School Kitchen

London Borough of Havering

31780.5

Havering (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Teacher of Business

University Schools Trust (UST)

MPS £38,766 - £50,288 | UPS £55,415 - £60,092| A TLR payment is available dependent upon experience

Royal Greenwich Trust School (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Assistant Director - Schools

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

AD 1-5 £91,871.19 - £103,848.40

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Assistant Director – SEND

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

AD 1-5 £91,871.19 - £103,848.40

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Early Years Practitioner

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Scale 4 points 7-10 £29,346 - £30,630 FTE. Actual pro rata salary £24,717.00 - £25,799.00

Gwyn Jones Primary School, Hainault Road, Leytonstone, London (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Part-time Teacher of Music

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale pro rata

Walthamstow School For Girls, Church Hill, Walthamstow, London , (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

End User Computing Analyst

London Borough of Redbridge

£38,934 to £40,755 per annum

Redbridge (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Closing in 6 days

SEND Case Officers

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

PO2 £41,442 - £44,331

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Head of Regional Fostering Recruitment

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

PO10 £66,651 - £70,152

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

University Schools Trust (UST)

Scale 4 £29,346 - £30,630 FTE| 26,890 - £28,067 pro rata

Royal Greenwich Trust School (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Occupational Therapist Assistant

London Borough of Havering

39750

Havering (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Communication and Interaction Advisor

London Borough of Havering

39750

Havering (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Curriculum Lead English

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

MPS/UPS (Outer London) £36,413 - £53,994, TLR1b (£12,037)

George Mitchell All-Through, Farmer Road, Leyton E10 5DN (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Teacher of Geography

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

MPS/UPS (Outer London) £36,413 - £53,994

George Mitchell All-Through, Farmer Road, Leyton E10 5DN (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Teacher of English

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

MPS/UPS (Outer London) £36,413 - £48,532

George Mitchell All-Through, Farmer Road, Leyton E10 5DN (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Fostering Recruitment Advisor

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

PO3 £44,331 - £47,532

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Advisory Teacher - CYP with SEND

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

£51,425 - Salary max £54,166

Barking & Dagenham (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Teaching Assistant

The Compass School

Scale 3 Points 5-6

The Compass School (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

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Insight & Research Strategist

Class Teacher

Kitchen supervisor Rise Park School Kitchen

Teacher of Business

Assistant Director - Schools

Assistant Director – SEND

Early Years Practitioner

Part-time Teacher of Music

End User Computing Analyst

SEND Case Officers

Head of Regional Fostering Recruitment

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Communication and Interaction Advisor

Curriculum Lead English

Teacher of Geography

Teacher of English

Fostering Recruitment Advisor

Advisory Teacher - CYP with SEND

Teaching Assistant

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