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Second in Charge&nbsp; - Teacher of Science&nbsp;
We are incredibly proud of the team here at RGTS, department is made up of a committed, passionate, and loyal group of educators who are not only dedicated to their craft but also to ensuring the best outcomes for all of our students.
Royal 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.&nbsp;
In 2017, RGTS was established with an initial cohort of year 7 students with a sixth form provision and in&nbsp;2020 we opened our brand new £14 million wing.&nbsp;
In October 2022, Ofsted judged us to be a GOOD school across all areas within the framework.
“Leaders are ambitious for pupils.”
“Behaviour is typically good and well managed. This ensures that pupils feel safe and are kept safe.” “Pupils are expected to work hard and focus on their learning.”
“Pupils at Royal Greenwich Trust School enjoy positive and purposeful working relationships&nbsp;with their teachers and other staff.”
This appointment presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play a significant role in&nbsp;shaping the future of our learning community within our English Faculty.
University 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&nbsp;and transformational education.
We want to hear from you if you are:&nbsp; • Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice&nbsp; • Successful in working with young people and securing the best outcomes for them&nbsp; • Team spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done.&nbsp;
Working with us guarantees the opportunity to: • Be an integral part of a growing school/Trust with potential for career development&nbsp; • Design and deliver bespoke curriculum provision for students across all key stages • Develop links with our wider UST network for CPD and collaborative practice.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early.
We do not accept CVs alone.
Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role and/or to visit the school.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information on our school can be on our website <a href="https://www.rgtrustschool.net/" target="_blank">Welcome - Royal Greenwich Trust School</a>&nbsp;
These can be organised via the Recruitment team <a href="mailto:ustrecruitment@ust.london" target="_blank">ustrecruitment@ust.london</a> telephone - 0207 987 1883 Extn. 3025&nbsp;
Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.  &nbsp;&nbsp;
Royal Greenwich Trust School 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding" target="_blank">https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct" target="_blank">https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (<a href="https://www.sp-index.com/" target="_blank">www.sp-index.com</a>), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.  &nbsp;&nbsp;
We do not accept applications via agencies. &nbsp;

Second In charge - Science (2i/c Science)

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City, to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit.
Our challenge is to make sure that our borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people.
We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney.
Our Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service has responsibility for all areas of homelessness; from rough sleeping to housing allocations as well as the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and the Here to Help Service. This innovative approach is helping us provide a more joined up service and more focused support for those in Hackney that are at risk of homelessness.
We are currently recruiting for an additional Strategic Lead to join a team of 7, specifically to manage our Housing Supply area. The Housing Supply area is responsible for the procurement and contract management of temporary accommodation providers, as well as sourcing privately rented homes for homeless households.
A large part of this role is negotiation, contract management and establishing and maintaining good relationships with landlords. You will be the face of the Service to private rented sector landlords nationwide and you will lead on the development to source new properties, both in and out the borough. You will have good commercial acumen, and be financially astute exercising effective control over budgets, quality and performance.
The Council regularly tenders for new providers under a Dynamic Purchasing System and this role is responsible for leading on the evaluation and scoring of new tenders and bringing them on to the framework. Part of the role is managing a team who are responsible for visiting and inspecting properties.
With the introduction of the Renters Reform Act this year, you will also lead on implementing changes to ensure compliance and closer working with Private Sector Housing colleagues on enforcement, inspections, licensing and tenancy sustainment for tenants. We are looking for those with significant knowledge and experience managing within a housing supply environment.
The new manager will possess strong negotiating skills and knowledge of relevant legislation which must include a working understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. You will need to be confident and passionate about outstanding customer service and making sure delivery standards are achieved providing critical support for local people.
You will possess good political awareness skills and be articulate, organised and resilient. The ability to multi-task and be a strategic thinker is imperative. Strong contract management experience is essential encompassing a strong and professional attitude delivering creative and innovative solutions
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;08 July&nbsp;2025 (22.59)
Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/C 21 Jul&nbsp;2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

London Borough of Hackney

Strategic Lead-Benefit & Homeless Prevention

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview HB Public Law is one of the country’s leading local authority shared legal practices, it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious legal service committed to the public sector, and we seek lawyers who embody this approach. You will join a team dedicated to providing direct legal support to the London Borough of Hounslow’s Children’s Services, rated Good with Outstanding leadership by OFSTED. We support our lawyers to develop and flourish in their careers. We understand that this area of law can be challenging and, at times, highly pressurised and therefore understand the importance of providing our lawyers with a work life balance. HB Public Law offers flexible working, a commitment to training &amp; development and a highly supportive working environment to allow you to work autonomously in the workplace and at home.Whilst Harrow Council will be the employer, the place of work will mostly be Hounslow. In the main you would work solely for Hounslow, allowing you to develop an in-depth knowledge of our client department, as well a strong client relationship. Cross working is sometimes offered or required within the other authorities in our shared service and there may be a requirement to work at another HBPL client premises. We frequently hold remote meetings with our clients, but you would also be required to attend meetings at Hounslow House in the centre of Hounslow, as well as Harrow Council which is the host Authority for the shared service. Our court proceedings are heard in the West London Family Court which is situated only a short distance from the client offices. About You The successful candidate will have:-<ul><li>Specialist knowledge of English law, and practice and procedure including knowledge of local government law, equalities law, data protection.</li><li>Children’s social care, in particular in relation to public law proceedings and public law duties to children in need and looked after children.</li><li>Knowledge of education matters including special educational needs.</li><li>A thorough practical understanding of the concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as they apply to local government.</li><li>Good experience of relevant legal work.</li><li>Providing written and oral advice and guidance to senior managers and members (or equivalent) with support if needed.</li><li>Evidence of continuing professional development.</li><li>The post holder must be a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, qualified solicitor, barrister or appropriately qualified overseas lawyer.</li></ul>The closing date for all applications is Monday the 14th of July 2025. Interviews will take place in our Hounslow offices.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please feel free to call Suzanne Groocock, Principal Lawyer on 07927 548174 or email <a href="mailto:suzanne.groocock@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">suzanne.groocock@harrow.gov.uk</a> Related Documents For further information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=18848&amp;hashed=-1873915082" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected 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. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Lawyer/Senior Lawyer – Hounslow, Children’s Social Care

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About the RoleSalary: £43,454 to £55,984 (inclusive of market supplement) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: County Hall North, Horsham'West Sussex is passionate about supporting children and families to achieve positive outcomes. I feel fortunate to work within a supportive and collaborative team, where everyone is committed to making a difference. My manager has been consistently encouraging and approachable, which has allowed me to grow in confidence and develop professionally. I genuinely enjoy being part of a team that values each other and works together to support those who need us most.' - Madlen, Social Worker in Family Safeguarding Joining the Family Safeguarding team in our Central Team, you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children.We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. For more information, please watch our video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4pKniRiw28" target="_blank">Family Safeguarding in West Sussex</a>.How We Support YouAt West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:<ul>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child &amp; Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>
<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>
<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>
<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>
<li>An excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a>
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>
</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About YouJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul>
<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>
<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>
<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>
<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>
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<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>
<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>
</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached.About UsHere at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a support and inclusive employer.That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href="http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.The reference number for this role is CAFHE05821. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Barney Watts at or Wanda Parker at and for issues or queries regarding your application please contact . To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

Social Worker and Advanced Social Worker

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About UsAt West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex that we support and care for.Children, Young People &amp; Learning are focused on delivering a significant shift to prevention of needing to bring children into care where it is safe not to. Closer working with partners, and a focused commissioning strategy will achieve better outcomes for our children and young people.About the JobSalary: £31,586 to £34,314 per annum, pro rata £15,366 to £16,693 Working Pattern: Part Time (18 hours) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Bridge House, Durrington with some flexible workingYou will deliver a customer focused and efficient service, contributing to the Directorate objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management of identifying placement options for the children and young people we care for.The role will involve working across all areas of the commissioning function and wider social care department, but you will be based in the Children's Placement Commissioning Team working with independent children's homes and foster care agencies to commission placements, quality assure provision and support with contract management activities to ensure placements meet the needs of children we care for.You will be responsible for supporting providers by ensuring they have timely access to information, and you will coordinate internal resources to provide the responses where providers have confidence in our partnership to care appropriately and achieve the required outcomes for our children.You will have the ability to prioritise work, support your colleagues and be able to work under pressure. You will cover a duty rota, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ol>
<li>Excellent literacy and numeracy skills to understand the referral processes, tender documents and contracts, and to check statistical financial information and other documents.</li>
<li>Ability to present information clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding, either verbally or in written/electronic form, and have sound and accurate IT skills.</li>
<li>Good analytical skills to interpret complex information, with the ability to organise, plan and meet set targets.</li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of partners and create and maintain effective working relationships. This will include the ability to negotiate good outcomes and advise and guide others to make sound decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative, anticipate problems, present solutions, and make frequent informed decisions</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly as required across different areas within the Children's Services Commissioning Team, embrace change and have the flexibility to respond to the needs of the service.</li>
</ol>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>
<li>HNC or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills.</li>
<li>Experience of working in brokerage and/or contract management - Desirable</li>
<li>Experience of working within Children's Services - Desirable</li>
<li>Experience and enthusiasm for work within a department to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.</li>
<li>Experience of working as part of a team, independently and with a range of professional groups.</li>
</ul>Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05833.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Charlotte Smith at .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter (no more than one page), please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Placement and Commissioning Officer

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The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 10 £38,626 to £41,511 per annum Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time Location: CountywideDo you have experience in brokerage and contract management?Do you enjoy coaching, mentoring, and motivating others?Are you passionate about supporting children and young people?You will be based in our Commissioning Team as a Senior Placement and Commissioning Officer, delivering a customer focused service. You will contribute to the Directorates objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management of identifying placement options for the children and young people we care for.The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Commissioning Team, sits within the wider Children, Young People and Learning Commissioning Team. It is a small, but growing team, that works across health, education and social care and are focussed on creating positive outcomes for Children, Young People and Families, and we have the optimism and enthusiasm to achieve this. You will deliver a customer focused and efficient service, contributing to the Directorate objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management.This role will work across all areas, supporting with contract related work and striving to ensure consistency across the teams. We have a number of exciting projects and this role will also support this work and so you will have a varied and exciting workload. Effective communication is key to developing good working relationships with providers, key stakeholders, and colleagues to provide specialist advice and information. You will use your analytical skills to interpret, manipulate and evidence varied and complex data information relating to services and suppliers, whilst having excellent communication skills to be able to negotiate effectively and have the confidence to challenge others.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Ability to present information clearly, and in ways that promote understanding. Including the ability to persuade and successfully convince others of the need to take a specific course of action.</li>
<li>Good analytical skills to interpret complex tender/financial information, with the ability to organise, plan and meet set targets</li>
<li>Good communication and negotiation skills to work with partners including the ability to negotiate solutions across wide areas of the business to achieve best outcomes and value for money.</li>
<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible solutions and balance risks/resources and desired outcomes</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly as required across different areas within the Children's Services Commissioning Team, embrace change and have the flexibility to respond to the needs of the service.</li>
</ul>About UsAt West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex that we support and care for.Children, Young People &amp; Learning are focused on delivering a significant shift to prevention of needing to bring children into care where it is safe not to. Closer working with partners, and a focused commissioning strategy will achieve better outcomes for our children and young people.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05831.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Charlotte Smith at .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to three years referencing, and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

Senior Placement and Commissioning Officer

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Contract:&nbsp;Fixed-Term - Term-Time Only (plus inset days)
Duration: 12 Months&nbsp;
Start Date:&nbsp;28th August 2025
End Date: 31st August 2026
Salary Range: NJC Outer London Grade 3, Spine Point 5-7, £28,521.00 FTE - £29,346.00 FTE of Pro-rata - £22,913.55 FTE - £23,576.35 FTE)
Hours of Work: 8.30am – 3:30pm
LSA role responsibilities&nbsp;– 27.5 hours per week
MDS role responsibilities– 5 hours per week
Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is a family of schools across Croydon, Medway and Greenwich who aim to offer a life changing education to children. Our schools work in collaboration to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve.&nbsp;
Our core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility, define the way we care for, enrich and teach every child.
What sets us apart from others is the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of educational thinking and practice, supported by excellent training and development and opportunities to take part in ground breaking research projects and collaborative work with talented and innovative colleagues, both at a local and national level.
Forest Academy Primary School is rapidly improving and working to provide an exceptional learning experience for our wonderful children.&nbsp;Our vision is to ensure children receive the very best education.&nbsp;We aim to make a life-changing difference within our diverse community of Croydon.&nbsp;
We are seeking to appoint a resilient, passionate and ambitious Learning Support Assistant/Midday Supervisor to join our school and partnership to inspire a generation of children.&nbsp;
Our benefits
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ongoing professional development
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Generous Annual Leave
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual Incremental Pay Increases
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Teacher’s Pension Scheme
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eye care voucher scheme
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Extensive Training and Induction program
All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please note we do not accept CV's, to apply, please complete the Inspire Partnership Recruitment Form &amp; The Equal Opportunities Form, that is in the attached to this Job Advert.
Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.&nbsp;
To discuss this opportunity, please contact Mrs Lloyd&nbsp;(Headteacher) at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:head@inspireforest.co.uk" target="_blank">head@inspireforest.co.uk</a>&nbsp;
We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.
For enquiries or an application pack please contact Janine Fernandes on 07706 829 391 or by email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk" target="_blank">croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk</a>
Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK.
Forest Academy Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.

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Head of CultureThe Royal Borough of Greenwich understands that culture is one of our greatest strengths and is key to delivering the Our Greenwich missions we set out in 2023, particularly improving the quality of life and health of our residents. Our culture strategy, launched in 2024, is the result of conversations with local artists, creatives, museums, heritage and cultural organisations, and our diverse communities and will spark further transformation. It is a roadmap that will empower us to harness the power of culture and creativity, and to build flourishing communities. It outlines our aspirations and how to achieve them, by bringing together our cultural strengths - our people, our stories and our places - to shape a brighter future.To help us deliver on our vision, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Culture to join our team and ensure we build on our successes and a position of strength. In recent years, we have seen significant investment in culture and heritage across our borough, such as the development of Woolwich as a centre for the creative industries, the culture led regeneration of Thamesmead, London's first permanent design district on Greenwich Peninsula and the refurbishment of the Tramshed. We submitted a collaborative bid to the Mayor of London's London Borough of Culture Awards which has resulted in a Cultural Impact Award for delivery in 2026. In the next month we will launch our borough's Culture Board and we are working towards delivering our aspiration of creating a Cultural Fund.With your input by 2030, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be a place where creative people, innovation, and cultural connections inspire, encourage, and flourish. Together, we'll turn this vision into a vibrant reality. Find out more in our <a href="https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/homepage/500/royal_greenwichs_culture_strategy" target="_blank">Culture Strategy</a>Working for Royal GreenwichAs the home of the Prime Meridian, Greenwich Mean Time and a Unesco World Heritage Site, we are a Royal Borough with our main offices based in the heart of Woolwich.Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we're one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.Employee benefits include:<ul>
<li>A range of flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Excellent pension scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels</li>
<li>Vibrant staff support networks</li>
<li>GreenwichCard which entitles you to discounts at local businesses</li>
<li>Payroll giving scheme</li>
<li>Generous leave entitlement, starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service</li>
</ul>For more information about the role or to make an application, please visit <a href="https://www.royalgreenwichcareers.com/management-communities-environment-and-central-head-of-culture/20211.job" target="_blank">royalgreenwichcareers.com</a>Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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About UsAt West Sussex County Council (WSCC), we have a Fixed Term contract opportunity for a Children and Young Person Domestic Abuse Worker in our Early Help Service. We are committed to supporting children, families, and young people to achieve their full potential. You will join an experienced leadership team at a key time when we are making major transformations, including driving forward the 'Children First' Improvement Plan. We are focused on improved service delivery with measurable outcomes for children, families, and communities.The Children and Young Person Domestic Abuse Workers and managers are part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. This service identify, assess and assist victims of domestic and sexual violence in order to increase the safety of victims, families and their children and is an integral part of the Early Help Service.The OpportunitySalary: £35,235 to £37,938 per annumWorking Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Location: HorshamInternal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position, however, please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.You will work directly with clients and their families who have experienced domestic violence/sexual assault, to ensure they receive an appropriate service. You will work within a multi-agency setting and keep the clients' safety central to all coordinated responses. You will support colleagues and partner agencies to provide the best possible service to victims.This will include crisis management of victims at high risk, providing one to one work to promote safety and understanding of the impact of the abuse for victims and their families, and also advocating for the victim to ensure their voice is heard.You will be a team player whilst also being able to work on your own initiative to manage crisis situations. You will have a passion for supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence and will be able to communicate effectively with multi-agency partners, so that their voices are heard.You will be part of the Domestic Abuse Hub Team, making initial contact to victims/ survivors assessing risk, safety planning and exploring next steps for support. The role is mainly phone based and there is need to respond at pace to ensure support is put in place quickly. Being both organised and adaptable, you will have the ability to respond to complex situations calmly and effectively.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Excellent crisis management skills with the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with clients, and the ability to provide advice to victims in stressful situations with clarity and empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries.</li>
<li>Excellent advisory, guiding, negotiating and persuasive skills in order to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret individual needs and to develop appropriate safety and action plans.</li>
<li>Experienced at judging and analysing, using these skills to solve difficult problems and develop solutions or plans over the medium term in order to work effectively with a wide variety of people.</li>
<li>Computer literate with the ability to maintain databases and maintain appropriate and accurate records.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>
<li>Relevant qualification at degree level in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience in a paid or unpaid capacity of providing support to people in stressful and difficult situations.</li>
<li>IDVA qualification or willingness to work towards this.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of working in a multi-agency environment with victims of domestic and/or sexual violence.</li>
<li>Experience of working within legislative frameworks to support victims and using their application to develop, influence and promote safety for clients.</li>
<li>Experience of working with vulnerable people and managing a complex caseload.</li>
<li>Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies both adults and children.</li>
<li>Valid and full driving licence.</li>
</ul>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05621.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role please contact Laura Chapman at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

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About UsAt West Sussex County Council, Early Help are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to supporting children, families, and young people to achieve their full potential. You will join an experienced leadership team at a key time when we are making major transformations, including driving forward the 'Children First' Improvement Plan. We are focused on improved service delivery with measurable outcomes for children, families, and communities.The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate, working collaboratively with Social Care and Education and Skills so that all children and families are accessing the right help, co-ordinated support, and protection from the most appropriate part of Children's Services. At every level, support is designed to address and reduce the problems or challenges and prevent them getting worse. Key to this is being able to build productive partnerships with the voluntary and community sector.For further information about us and about working in Early Help at West Sussex please visit our website: <a href="http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR" target="_blank">www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR</a>The OpportunitySalary: £42,708 to £45,718 per annum Working Pattern: Part Time (22.2 hours) Contract Length: Fixed Term until 30th September 2026Location: HorshamInternal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position/ acting up. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.Early Help ensures that children and families receive accessible and co-ordinated support when they need it. This support ranges across a continuum from early identification and preventative approaches through to more targeted help where families are experiencing more complex or multiple difficulties. At every level, support is designed to address and reduce the problems or challenges and prevent them getting worse.You will work in partnership with the multi-agency team, children, young people and families to make decisions to ensure children are safe and receive the most appropriate support based on their needs. You will be able to review and understand information quickly to establish the next steps for families, while considering family history, the wider context and family relationships. You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of partners and ensure complex information is shared in a consistent and concise manner, keeping children central to decision making.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse varied and complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible solutions and balance risks and desired outcomes.</li>
<li>Highly developed communication skills in order to influence in a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complex information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action that they may not otherwise wish to take.</li>
<li>Ability to diagnose, research, analyse and interpret complex or technical information to make effective and robust judgements and articulate recommendations taking into account the broader impacts on families and partners.</li>
<li>Ability to think creatively, innovatively and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to adapt advice.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake direct work with those who access or need the service in order to support individuals and work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively lead and supervise others and to provide coaching and mentoring when appropriate.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and experience:<ul>
<li>Degree in a relevant profession or equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Significant experience working with children and families, with an understanding of current legislation and policy.</li>
<li>Experience of working in multi-agency context, with an understanding of roles and responsibilities while maintaining a child focussed approach.</li>
<li>Significant experience and understanding of the continuum of need and the ability to apply this knowledge in ensuring safeguarding children is a priority.</li>
<li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour.</li>
</ul>Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05827.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rachel Tandy at for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. Being able to drive a car is essential due to it being a countywide service and children we care for potentially being placed out of county.

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