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Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cotswold District Council. 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The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. 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We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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Managing staff resources in relation to absence to ensure business continuity</li>\n<li>Supporting the Senior Business Support Officer in identifying and implementing improvements and changes to the service, developing Standard Operating Procedures and upskilling staff appropriately</li>\n<li>Maintaining and developing systems, creating new users and allocating access. Having responsibility as a superuser / admin for specific service systems</li>\n<li>Take a lead in the financial administration for the team</li>\n<li>Undertake all activities in relation to the organisation of meetings, including the transcription of notes</li>\n<li>The use of a variety of systems across the authority – including hybrid mail, the use of Teams channels and Microsoft solutions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The post holder will support the Education service in delivering strategic functions, such as School Admissions, Transfers and Appeals, Additional Needs and Vulnerable Learner Panels. This is a key role in ensuring support for the service and the wider organisation, including the development of existing I.T. systems.</p>\n<p>We are looking for team players who have the skills, experience and flexibility to enable them to prioritise and manage several tasks within a busy fast paced environment, both within the office and whilst working from home. Exceptional IT skills, including working with MS 365, Office and Teams are essential attributes. </p>\n<p><strong>Your application</strong></p>\n<p>It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, to secure an interview.</p>\n<p>For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.</p>\n<p><strong>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive</strong></p>\n<p><strong>pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an</strong><strong> Enhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.</strong></p>\n<p>For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.</p>\n<p><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<p>At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.</p>\n<p><strong>Want to ask us a question?</strong></p>\n<p>If you are seeking an exciting challenge and possess the qualifications, experience and attributes we are looking for, please contact Judith Cosgrove on 01495 369508 for an informal chat.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 5 £28,624 - £31,586 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e2e72d43-a39e-41f5-9466-37c5a4964be0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a0b30dc0-6713-4152-bb28-975933b5312c","title":"Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry, Castle Wood School, 50 Deedmore Road, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting 168 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.</span></p><p><strong><span>What We Offer:</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li><span>Friendly, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who are a joy to work with</span></li>\n<li><span>A happy, welcoming school environment with a supportive team</span></li>\n<li><span>Personalised opportunities for continuing professional development</span></li>\n<li><span>A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including access to occupational health and counselling services</span></li>\n<li><span>Staff workwear provided</span></li>\n<li><span>Complimentary tea and coffee</span></li>\n</ul><ul><li><span>Free on-site car parking</span></li></ul><b>Our Values</b><br><p>Our vision, \"Together, children first,\" reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.</p><p>Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect.</p><p><br></p><b>What is the job role?</b><br><p><strong><span>Key responsibilities include:</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supervising pupils and ensuring their safety during the midday break, including in the dining hall, playground, classrooms, and circulation areas</span></li>\n<li><span>Assisting with setting up and clearing away tables and chairs before and after lunch</span></li>\n<li><span>Providing support with personal care when required</span></li>\n<li><span>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</span></li>\n<li><span>Serving lunches to pupils while following appropriate food hygiene and handling procedures</span></li>\n<li><span>Supporting pupils with feeding when necessary and helping to develop their eating skills</span></li>\n<li><span>Assisting pupils in returning trays, cutlery, and disposing of waste food</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>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.</span></p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p><strong><span>The ideal candidate will:</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li><span>Genuinely enjoy working with children</span></li>\n<li><span>Communicate and interact effectively with both staff and pupils</span></li>\n<li><span>Be responsible, calm under pressure, and able to respond quickly and appropriately to any situation that may arise</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>Ideally, have experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), although this is not essential</span></p><p>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.</p><p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£4,161.07 - £4,292.64 per annum dependent on experience","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:39:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f1bad37e-2e18-4528-a942-d98a92ccbcb7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6fbecb14-ffcf-4fa2-a003-b0a2f362ec5c","title":"Teacher of Maths","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Cheshire East Council - The Oaks Academy","location":"Buchan Grove, Crewe","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are seeking to appoint a talented, innovative and ambitious teacher of Maths. This is an exciting time to join the school as we are increasing our numbers on role significantly and recruiting several new staff to meet this need. If you provide high-quality teaching and have a natural passion for improving the life chances of our children, then this could be the role for you.</p>\n<p>At The Oaks Academy pupils follow the White Rose Maths curriculum. We believe that pupils deserve a creative and ambitious mathematics curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which ignites curiosity and prepares them well for everyday life and future employment. Our mathematics curriculum will give pupils the opportunity to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.</li>\n<li>reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using the correct mathematical vocabulary.</li>\n<li>solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and preserving in seeking solutions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What can we offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>The DfE have recently announced that Maths teachers who finished their ITT course between 2021 and 2025 could be entitled to an additional £4000 on top of their salary if successfully appointed to a school with a high percentage of pupil premium pupils, The Oaks Academy qualifies for this, further information will be provided to successful candidates.</li>\n<li>The Learning Partnership has a comprehensive and supportive performance management process, to motivate, inspire, and develop colleagues to ensure that both teachers and pupils can realise their potential. There is a wealth of continuous professional development and networking opportunities across the Trust through The Learning Institute, our teacher training and learning and development faculty.</li>\n<li>Collaborative working across trust schools and sharing best practice are highly encouraged, and we have opportunities for more formal training and qualifications through apprenticeships and the NPQ programmes. We are passionate about developing and retaining our staff; we offer teaching and learning responsibility and retention allowances to ensure we remain an employer of choice in the locality.</li>\n<li>The trust promotes and prioritises staff wellbeing through its commitment to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. A new staff benefits programme has launched this academic year, providing staff discounts in response to the rising cost of living, and offers a confidential employee assistance programme to support staff mental health and wellbeing both personally and professionally.</li>\n<li>Supportive and inspiring teaching and learning community with regular coaching and mentoring opportunities.</li>\n<li>Coherent and well-planned continual profession development with the opportunity to achieve the TEEP (Teacher Effective Enhancement Programme) internationally recognised qualification. This compliments your individual subject pedagogy and supports our whole school approach to teaching and learning.</li>\n<li>Enrolment on the national Effective Formative Assessment Dylan Wiliam project as a whole school initiative.</li>\n<li>Individual subscription to a range of research-based teaching and learning platforms, including:</li>\n</ul>\n<p>-The National College</p>\n<p>-TES Develop</p>\n<p>-Bluesky Learning Modules</p>\n<ul>\n<li>TLP Perks – access to a wide range of discounts and benefits for employees of The Learning Partnership Trust. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please apply by midnight on Sunday 18th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>For further information regarding this role or would like to book a tour of the school please contact Joanne Mackreth-Aylett on 01270 661223 or email <a href=\"mailto:admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk\">admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to be scheduled in week commencing 19th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).</em></p>\n<p><em>All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.</em></p>\n<p><em>Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.</em></p>\n<p><em>The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.</em></p>\n<p><em>We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children.</em> <em>We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.</em></p>\n<p><em>The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. 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The successful candidate will be required to carry out routine inspections and revisits to commercial premises, deal with complaints and give advice in respect of food safety, health & safety and imported food. You will also be required to prepare reports, consider, and carry out enforcement action, and ensure that records and electronic filing systems are fully maintained and updated.</p>\n<p>Ideally, candidates will have successfully completed the Certificate of Higher Education in Food Premises inspection / Food Control in Environmental Health (or equivalent) or be working towards achieving EHRB registration.  The ability to currently meet formal food and food premises inspection competency requirements is also essential.</p>\n<p>Consideration will be given to candidates with similar qualifications and experiences in food safety and the food industry, with the willingness to study to achieve the desired qualification.</p>\n<p>You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the ability to manage your own caseload within tight timescales. Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, together with the ability to contribute effectively to team working.  The role will also require you to be the lead officer for one of the EH core disciplines (food safety, health and safety, infections disease control/ port health). </p>\n<p>The role will involve remote working and travel around the district and occasionally beyond, a driver’s licence and access to own vehicle is essential. Candidates without a driving licence or access to their own vehicle will be placed on an initial temporary contact of nine months. To continue employment with UDC candidates, must ensure they obtain a full driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</p>\n<p>Whilst the role is hybrid and allows for home-based working, there is an expectation of office attendance for team meetings</p>\n<p>Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council and embraces hybrid working. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, Flexi-time, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion please contact Andrew Watkinson or Tony Cobden on 01799 510510.</p>\n<p>Closing date for completed applications is Sunday, 8 June 2025</p>\n<p>It is intended that interviews will be held week commencing 16 June 2025.<br>CVs will not be accepted.</p>\n<p>Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant.  Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Career Grade 5-6 £30,559 - £37,035 (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a39c11af-4932-449e-8d34-0f36e3585f59.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a0e6d5ff-1136-415b-943e-8ebb7be67992","title":"Senior Engineer – Structures, Civils, Buildings & Marine","employer":"Liverpool City Region Combined Authority","department":"","location":"Asset Management Offices, Wallasey","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>The post is for a Senior Engineer working in the Asset Management section based at the Asset Management Offices located at the Plaza of the Kingsway Tunnel.</p>\n<p>This is a great opportunity to be a part of the team who maintain some of Liverpool City Region's key and historic assets such as Kingsway and Queensway tunnels and other key transport infrastructure across the region.</p>\n<p>Reporting to the Principal Officer, the Senior Engineer will assist in delivering a business critical, integrated building engineering function, incorporating building fabric, services and facilities, across the wider LCRCA estate including Mann Island (Headquarters), bus stations, travel centres, ferry terminals, both Mersey Tunnels and the various other sites.</p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><strong>About the person</strong></p>\n<p>The ideal candidate would be a qualified engineer with experience of the construction industry, Health and Safety legislation, British Standards and awareness of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015).</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate must also be a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who would align to our organisation's core behaviours of LCR First, Respect and Action Focus.</p>\n<p>A full UK driving licence is a must for this role.</p>\n<p><strong>If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the organisation</strong></p>\n<p>The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year. </p>\n<p>The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Staff benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>\n<li>Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working</li>\n<li>24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>\n<li>Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>\n<li>Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>\n<li>Bike to Work Scheme</li>\n<li>Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Equality, Diversity & Inclusion </strong></p>\n<p>We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.</p>\n<p>The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. 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We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Lisa Burke, Permanency Team Manager at <a href=\"mailto:lisa.burke@staffordshire.gov.uk\">lisa.burke@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><strong><span>Our Recruitment Process:</span></strong></span><span> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><p><strong><span> </span></strong></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 + £963 car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:08:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/594018db-2117-4014-a983-8145bcdce7fc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"362c92ac-f1f6-4321-bf53-4edb171001f7","title":"Head of Revenues and Benefits","employer":"Ribble Valley Borough Council","department":"","location":"Ribble Valley Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Head of Revenues and Benefits</strong><br><strong>Council Offices – Clitheroe</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Reference: RES256</strong><br><strong>Pay: PO 16-19  (scp 46-49) £56,080 to £59,525 per annum</strong><br><strong>Plus 7.5% Lease Car Contribution</strong><br><strong>Hours:    37 hours per week</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for the position of Head of Revenues and Benefits who has a passion for delivering outstanding public services. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for our revenues, benefits, and contact centre operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and a high-performance culture.</p>\n<p>This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our services by embedding our core values and policies, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a results-driven environment. Your expertise in Revenues and Benefits best practice and relevant legislation, coupled with your senior-level Local Government experience, will be invaluable in leading, motivating, and managing multidisciplinary teams.</p>\n<p>If you thrive on making a tangible difference and have a proven track record of service excellence, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your leadership journey and help us create a lasting impact on our community.</p>\n<p>Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025</strong><br><strong>Interview date: Tuesday, 1 July 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.<br>Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,080 to £59,525 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/73b5b2a1-822d-40b1-9087-e2cb7bfc109d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8e5e4529-6506-4508-91eb-6943f0869f99","title":"Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer - Trading Standards Port Surveillance Officer","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House/Agile","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Location: Magdalen House (Agile)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contract: 12 months fixed term</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Working Pattern: Full Time</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours: 36 hours per week</strong></p>\n<p>Sefton Trading Standards is a Market Surveillance Authority responsible for ensuring consumer goods entering the UK via the Port of Liverpool comply with safety laws, protecting the public from unsafe imports.</p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for self-motivated and dynamic individuals to join the team, working in the Office of Product Safety and Standard’s (OPSS) Ports and Borders Programme.</p>\n<p>As a Trading Standards Port Surveillance Officer, you will work within our Trading Standards team where your primary role will be to check products at the port for compliance against regulations and safety standards, via in-house screen testing and external test houses. 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Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">In addition to these benefits, you will be joining a supportive and inclusive working environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Jessica Ryall-Spoor on 07920 095414 or email <a href=\"mailto:jessica.ryall-spoor@westberks.gov.uk\">jessica.ryall-spoor@westberks.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: <a href=\"http://jobs.westberks.gov.uk/media/60080/Working-With-Us-West-Berkshire-Council/pdf/Working_With_Us_-_West_Berkshire_Council.pdf?m=1727449802860\">Working with Us</a></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Equal Opportunities</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £35,235","publishDate":"2025-05-15T10:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/00b30802-fe52-4e16-847c-f50573e990e6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7fb2d693-b653-4cb8-869f-ec4c062116ab","title":"Planning Policy Team Leader","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Salary range: £59,739 - £67,812 p.a. inc. 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Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>The Post</strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will lead the Planning Policy Team in implementing and reviewing our award-winning Local Plan, adopted in 2022, to support Brent’s continued sustainable growth agenda. The team is recognised and well-regarded for their role in the delivery the Council’s focus on place-making and a better Brent.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will continue its record of sustained delivery of planning policy documents, in what will be a changing and challenging London and national policy and legislative context. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<div>You will be someone who has a passion for planning and can communicate the positive change it can bring. You will have a record of delivery in planning policy, plans and good development, and the ability to motivate and support your team to do the same.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will be outward looking and able to work well with colleagues in planning, regeneration and the wider Council, partners and residents, as well as those in West London and London.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Closing date: 08 June 2025 (23:00)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</div>\n<div>\n<br> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  <a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk </a>\n</div>\n<div> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £59,739 - £67,812 p.a. inc. London weighting","publishDate":"2025-05-15T10:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:30:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c972a21c-98a7-48ee-a634-5f3a5a1bd0ed.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fd266f60-0226-4f00-b383-bb728a077576","title":"Learning Support Assistant with SEN experience","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"The Pines School","location":"The Pines School, Hanworth Road, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Teaching Assistant With SEND Experience </strong></p>\n<p>The Pines School is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant with SEND experience to join our friendly hard working team. 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There are currently 300 children on roll.</p>\n<p>The school is located in the Hanworth estate which is on the outskirts of Bracknell town and is within very easy access of many amenities.  The 'Look Out’ environmental area, Bracknell Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, David Lloyd Health Club, the South Hill Park Theatre & Arts Centre are all well within walking distance with skating, bowling, cinemas and a leisure pool nearby.</p>\n<p><strong>We can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>An inclusive ethos</li>\n<li>Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school</li>\n<li>A caring, committed team of staff</li>\n<li>A commitment to professional development for all staff</li>\n<li>Supportive teams who work well together</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 16th May, midday. 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We are looking for a passionate<strong> class teacher</strong> who brings fresh ideas, creativity and energy to the classroom.</div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"> </div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><strong>We are looking for someone who is:</strong></div>\n<ul>\n<li>Inspiring, enthusiastic and highly motivated</li>\n<li>A team player with a positive, can-do attitude</li>\n<li>Committed to finding innovative ways to engage and challenge young learners</li>\n<li>Eager to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking school community</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><strong>We can offer:</strong></div>\n<ul>\n<li>Happy, engaged and enthusiastic children who love learning</li>\n<li>A caring and friendly environment where wellbeing is a priority</li>\n<li>Supportive parents, governors and a collaborative staff team</li>\n<li>Opportunities for professional development and growth</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Join us in shaping the future and making every day count. We would love to welcome someone who shares our vision and values.</div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"> </div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><strong>Visits would be warmly welcomed to get a ‘feel’ for our amazing school.</strong></div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"> </div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Application ends: Tuesday 20th May at 12.00pm</div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"> </div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Interview: Thursday 22nd May</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Teacher Main Pay Scale 1 - 6 £33,075 - £45,037","publishDate":"2025-05-15T10:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b909f75d-69ce-43d6-a455-22449404fe9e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2d78026c-3441-4833-a91e-58ce4fceef30","title":"Leaders Caseworker","employer":"London Borough of Redbridge","department":"","location":"Redbridge","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Fixed Term - 12 Months </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Location: </strong><strong class=\"customHTML\">Town Hall, Ilford</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. 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You will be able to work to deadlines in a pressured environment. Knowledge of the Redbridge area and its issues is desirable.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser: </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong>https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=054689eIl4&WVID=958433OaLq</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.</em></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,934 to £40,755 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-15T10:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/64d5b04d-39f9-493b-814d-90f2f9977074.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"24a5e173-8c58-438e-bd22-67a23a3b72b4","title":"Customer Services Team Manager","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Covenry One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"<p>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.</p><p>Customer Services is one of the largest departments in Coventry City Council and are the front face of the organisation.  We are usually the first port of call for customer enquiries across the council.  Our fast-paced telephone teams deal with thousands of calls and emails a week, we have a dynamic Customer Service Centre with around 2500 visitors a week approaching us for a wide range of enquiries from paying their council tax to seeking help to access services and dedicated support teams who process bookings, timesheets and general administration work for the whole organisation.</p><p>You may be based in one of several locations, we have a Customer Service Centre right in the heart of the city; Friargate – a large purpose built office by the train station along with several reception points across the city.</p><p>Joining Customer Services is a really good stepping stone into a long term career with the Council, depending on the role you are offered you will learn about other parts of the organisation</p><p>We want every single customer to have a positive experience when approaching the council and would welcome you being part of the team.</p><b>Our Values</b><br><p>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.</p><p>Our Values are:</p><ul>\n<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>\n<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>\n<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>\n<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>\n<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>\n<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>\n</ul><p><img alt=\"The Image “Our Values” is an image of text. It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p><b>What is the job role?</b><br><p><strong><span>Are you excited and enthusiastic about Customer Service?</span></strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Are you an effective leader and able to promote a culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do?</span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Can you motivate and support individuals to drive change and continual improvement in performance?</span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Then let’s talk ….</span></strong></span></p><p><span>Customer Services is changing lots, we’re re-thinking what buildings we provide services from, changing how we physically group services and determining how we need to operate to ensure our residents have a say in what our services look like. Perhaps it would be easier to say that we are re-thinking everything that we do!  There is still a lot of work to do in order to achieve our vision and that’s where you come in….</span></p><p><span><strong><span>Customer Services Team Manager (Council Tax/Housing Benefits) – Grade 6 – job share with an option to work either 18.5 hours or 14.5 hours at the beginning or end of the week (open for discussion)</span></strong></span></p><p><span>This role manages a team of Customer Service Advisors who are the first point of contact for Council Tax and Housing Benefits. Providing advice, dealing with enquiries in relation to Council Tax liability, payment plans and changes to customers' circumstances across multiple channels it is a busy and critical team for Coventry City Council.</span></p><p><span>Key elements of the role include liaison with Revenue and Benefits, managing performance, 1:1 engagement, and regular team meetings. You will need a good eye for detail and excellent communication skills; You will also be confident in your decision making and expect high standards from yourself and your team.</span></p><p><span>You will work as part of the wider Customer Service Management team.  A good level of IT is required for this role and you will also have a proven track record of managing performance and change. The Customer Services Team Manager role is generic and you may be assigned to manage and support other teams across Customer Services.</span></p><p><span>So, if you get a kick out of helping people develop and want to join us in in improving our Customer Service offer then this role might be just what you’re looking for.</span></p><p><span>Keen to join the team? Please complete an application form, tell us about your previous experience and where you have used your skills to shine.</span></p><p><span>The closing date is midnight on the 27th May 2025, we’ll shortlist from there and if you’re successful we’ll invite you to assessments.  Assessments will take place during week commencing 2nd June 2025 and will consist of a competency-based interview and a presentation.</span></p><p><span> </span><span>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)</span><span>.</span></p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><ul>\n<li>Care about delivering an excellent service to every internal and external customer</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, confident in face to face, telephone and written activity</li>\n<li>Ability to support a diverse customer base</li>\n<li>Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment</li>\n<li>Ability to respond to change positively</li>\n<li>To Be Flexible to the needs of the service</li>\n<li>Good IT skills</li>\n<li>An understanding of the range of services provided by the Council.</li>\n</ul><p><span>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility\">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.</span></p><p><span><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - 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:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p><span>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. 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Seeking Estates Manager to oversee management of non-residential properties, valuations, and transactions. Requires degree and strong commercial acumen.

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Cotswold District Council

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£50,788 per annum pro rata

Witney, Cirencester (Hybrid)

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Site Service Officer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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St Saviours C of E Primary School (On-Site)

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Wokingham Borough Council

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Wirral School

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Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

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Grade 5 £28,624 - £31,586 per annum

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Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Coventry City Council

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£4,161.07 - £4,292.64 per annum dependent on experience

Coventry, Castle Wood School, 50 Deedmore Road, Coventry (On-Site)

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Cheshire East Council - The Oaks Academy

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£30,000 - £44,999

Buchan Grove, Crewe (On-Site)

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Environmental Health Technical Officer (Commercial)

Uttlesford District Council (Essex)

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Career Grade 5-6 £30,559 - £37,035 (pay award pending)

Saffron Walden, Stansted and Little Canfield Essex (Hybrid)

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Senior Engineer – Structures, Civils, Buildings & Marine

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

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£32,432 - £34,273

Asset Management Offices, Wallasey (On-Site)

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Duty Social Worker

Staffordshire County Council

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£37,938 - £42,708 + £963 car user allowance

Uttoxeter Area Office (On-Site)

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Head of Revenues and Benefits

Ribble Valley Borough Council

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£56,080 to £59,525 per annum

Ribble Valley Borough Council (On-Site)

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Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer - Trading Standards Port Surveillance Officer

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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Grade G SCP 20 - 25, Salary £31,586 - £35,235 (pay award pending) or Grade I SCP 31 - 35, £40,476 - £44,711 (pay award pending)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House/Agile (On-Site)

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Public Protection Community Officer (FTC 23 months)

Bracknell Forest Council

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£29,093 - £35,235

West Berkshire Council (Hybrid)

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Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

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The Pines School

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£12.81 - £13.41

The Pines School, Hanworth Road, Bracknell (On-Site)

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Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School

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Teacher Main Pay Scale 1 - 6 £33,075 - £45,037

Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School, Winkfield Row, Bracknell (On-Site)

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London Borough of Redbridge

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£38,934 to £40,755 per annum

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Covenry One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry (On-Site)

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