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They will be expected to work without direct supervision at times, whilst dealing with material, the content of which will require a very high degree of emotional resilience and confidentiality at all times.  This post will require an individual with well-developed inter-personal skills who enjoys working as a team member as well as independently.  You must be able to work proactively and enthusiastically to support the team.</p>\n<p>There is a degree of unpredictability of service need and the post holder must be adaptable and flexible.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>Since 1st April 2008 there has been a legal requirement that Child Death Overview Panels (CDOPs) conduct a review for all child deaths aged 0-17 years who reside in their area.</p>\n<p>The job of CDOP is to look at the circumstances around the child and determine what can be learned to prevent further deaths and better support families and communities affected by the death of a child. </p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilise excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a wide range of people at all levels and external agencies.</li>\n<li>Open all descriptions of mail and distribute/dispatch accordingly, ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority material.</li>\n<li>Daily use of eCDOP: a web-based tool used in the management of the child death process. 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 29th May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Lorna Tunstall - Pan Berkshire CDOP Coordinator</p>\n<p>Tel: Number: 01344 352817</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As an Archivist you will spend around a third of their time on duty in our reading room, answering enquiries remotely and face-to-face, providing copies and undertaking research.  You will also be given cataloguing and engagement projects, helping to make analogue and digital collections available and promote them to a global audience.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will be a qualified archivist with a demonstrable interest in community collections and enthusiastic to share them with people.  Experience of cataloguing complex collections and/or writing content for public engagement would be helpful, though the post is suitable for newly-qualified professionals.</p>\n<p><br>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. 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Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>If you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Ivone Turnbull, on 0118 937 5160 (email <a href=\"mailto:ivone.turnbull@reading.gov.uk\">ivone.turnbull@reading.gov.uk</a>), or Mark Stevens, on 0118 937 5162 (email <a href=\"mailto:mark.stevens@reading.gov.uk\">mark.stevens@reading.gov.uk</a>). </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing Date: Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: Wednesday 21<sup>st</sup> or Thursday 22<sup>nd</sup> May 2025<br><br></p>\n<p>Interview format: two-person panel interview, based on job description, with a short test for literacy and numeracy.  And, although it does not form part of the interview, we are very happy to offer you a tour of the Archives.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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An ability to teach more widely within the social sciences however is desirable.</span></div>\n<div><span></span></div>\n<div><span>As <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential.  If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>What we are looking for:</span></div>\n<div><span>• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Sociology</span></div>\n<div><span>• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all</span></div>\n<div><span>• A team player who is committed to continuing the journey of raising levels of achievement for all our students and be able to build on successes in order to move the department forward</span></div>\n<div><span>• An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>Why choose our school?</span></div>\n<div><span>• Join a highly successful school that has an exceptional track record for training teachers</span></div>\n<div><span>• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs</span></div>\n<div><span>• Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5</span></div>\n<div><span>• £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team</span></div>\n<div><span>• A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success. </span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school - It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>An application form can be downloaded from our website  </span></div>\n<div><b><span> </span></b></div>\n<div>\n<b><span><span>You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website -</span></span></b>\n<p><b><a href=\"https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/\">https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/</a></b></p>\n<b><span></span><span></span></b>\n</div>\n<div><b><span></span></b></div>\n<div><b><span>Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer - <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@hughfaringdon.org\">recruitment@hughfaringdon.org</a> </span></b></div>\n<div></div>\n<div><span>Closing Date –  25 May 2025</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>Applications considered upon receipt.  Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. </span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650 - £49,084 MPS/UPR Salary according to experience £1,000 Golden Hello","publishDate":"2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0ce0c3d5-b68e-42e7-b4c9-382d2ec863f7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1f25b7ab-e139-4a24-b166-e4fe8f8213df","title":"Early Years Practitioner - Blagrave Nursery School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Part time/Full time roles available - Term time only plus INSET days - Starting week beginning 21<sup>st</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Working days are Monday to Friday 8.15am - 4.00pm with a later 4.15pm finish on a Tuesday.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Blagrave Nursery School is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated, and qualified Early Years Practitioners (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) to join our team at our <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>Nursery School based in Tilehurst, Reading.<br><br>At Blagrave Nursery School, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, inclusive, and stimulating setting where children feel safe and supported to explore, learn, and grow. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to delivering outstanding care and education tailored to each child's individual needs.<br><br>We currently have vacancies in our established 3-4 year-old room and our newly opened 2-3 year-old room.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Main responsibilities are:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as the key-person for a group of children.</li>\n<li>Motivate children to learn by providing exciting learning activities and an attractive environment.</li>\n<li>Be actively involved in the whole school planning and evaluation process.</li>\n<li>Maintain children’s records and plan for their next steps in learning.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>We offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive governors, staff and families.</li>\n<li>A collaborative and enthusiastic team culture.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for professional training and development.</li>\n<li>The benefits of working for the Local Authority, including pension scheme and the employee assistance scheme</li>\n<li>A positive and enthusiastic staff, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you’re ready to bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and expertise to our nursery, we’d love to hear from you!  <br><br><strong>Please contact the office via </strong><a href=\"mailto:admin@blagravenursery.reading.sch.uk\"><strong>admin@blagravenursery.reading.sch.uk</strong></a><strong> or call 0118 937 5427 for more information.  </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Visit the Nursery School website for more information - </strong><a href=\"https://www.blagravenurseryschool.co.uk\"><strong>https://www.blagravenurseryschool.co.uk</strong></a><strong>. CVs are not accepted.</strong><br><br>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£21,228 to £23,350 pro rata for part time","publishDate":"2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7cf4e85c-baed-484f-9c25-dabb479915a1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"367f28d6-bf50-40ae-8520-eddedfe6014b","title":"Facilities Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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You will work within a close knit team of 4, who work together to ensure the Corporate Buildings are maintained and operate safely and effectively.</p><p>Previous Facilities Management experience desirable but not essential. </p><p>A full clean driving licence is essential.</p><p><br></p><h2>Company information</h2><p> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,258 - £27,103 with pay award pending","publishDate":"2025-04-24T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/42af6a58-7b16-4154-8be1-4c9b1b119cf9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c1c1c975-7ba5-4a9f-b232-a5da64adb5bb","title":"Archives and Heritage Service Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>Now is an exciting time to join and lead this recently Accredited service. The Archives needs your dynamic input and determination to build on its successful Accreditation outcome and fulfil the recommendations made. </span></p><p><span>Any recommendations from the Historic Environment Record’s current audit process will also need to be implemented, together with the development of an innovative new HER web resource. The service has solid foundations from which the right person will be able to launch some exciting initiatives.</span></p><p><span>You will be required to be on site a minimum of 3 days per week at the Northamptonshire Archives Service office.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>We are looking for someone with a broad and deep understanding of archives and heritage, including a technical grasp of the various standards to which archives and HERs need to work, especially in the area of digital archives. </span></p><p><span>You must have worked in a senior capacity in an Archives or Heritage environment, have staff, financial and project management experience. </span></p><p><span>This would be an exciting career opportunity for someone heading up a small archives and heritage service to move to medium-sized team, or for someone currently working as a deputy to move into a full leadership role. </span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p><span> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. 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Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hodge, Team Manager Ongoing Support Team, <a href=\"mailto:emma.hodge@wokingham.gov.uk\">emma.hodge@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  Sunday 1st June 2025 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.<br><br>We currently manage over 9,300 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We currently have a full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Worker position at our supported housing scheme, Seabrook Court, in Aylesbury.</p><p>Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide support to service users with their day to day needs, within the service or out in the community. This may involve personal care and also helping to promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and housework. You will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.</p><p>You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured introduction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for passionate people with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people`s needs.</p><p>You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.</p><p><strong>Experience is desirable but not essential.</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£12.24 per hour</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n</ul><p>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.</p><p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.</em></strong></p><p>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.</p><p>To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. 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You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other.</p>\n<p>The children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. 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(Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date...</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 22nd May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Clare Turner - Larchwood manager</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 452315</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,799-£35,020 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d7216a6a-e9dd-4ee8-b2c0-20582c2e7658.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"36b40df8-8102-4d0c-8440-17f739a488f0","title":"Level 3 Early Years Practitioner","employer":"Brighter Futures for Children","department":"","location":"Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Brighter Futures for Children</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Sure Start Whitley Nursery</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Level 3 early years educator </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Full Time, 37 hours per week. 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We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Justice Service, and traded services with schools.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the team</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Sure Start Whitley Nursery is a busy, popular and well established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in the South of Reading.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The nursery is set out over three bright rooms which connect to a private garden space. 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You’ll work in a friendly and collaborative environment where we are committed to delivering positive outcomes. </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">We offer a competitive salary, and you will be paid above the average market rates for this area.</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Remote/Agile working</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. 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This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Closing date:  Sunday 11th May 2025</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interview date: To be confirmed.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We look forward to hearing from you!</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,992 - £30,060","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T11:01:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cadb752b-f178-42bc-9914-73e68463292f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"66419004-35b5-4270-af34-92d90fa04b87","title":"Bursar/School Business Manager","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School","location":"Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School, Winkfield Row, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><em>Join our nurturing and ambitious school community</em></p>\n<p>We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Bursar/School Business Manager to join our team and play a vital strategic leadership role in the continued growth and success of our school.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>As School Business Manager, you will oversee and lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of Finance and Operations across the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, you will be a key driver in ensuring that our school runs smoothly and sustainably, supporting the best outcomes for our pupils and staff.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic planning and oversight of the school’s budget and financial performance</li>\n<li>Managing operational functions including premises, health & safety, HR, and IT services</li>\n<li>Developing and implementing policies to improve operational efficiency</li>\n<li>Ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and regulatory requirements</li>\n<li>Supporting the leadership team in driving the school’s vision and values</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in financial and operational management, ideally within an educational setting</li>\n<li>Strong leadership and communication skills</li>\n<li>A strategic thinker who can manage change and drive improvement</li>\n<li>A collaborative team player who thrives in a nurturing environment</li>\n<li>Relevant qualifications in school business management, finance, or leadership (e.g., DSBM, CSBM, SBM-level qualifications)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We Offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A warm, supportive, and inclusive school culture</li>\n<li>Opportunities for professional growth and development</li>\n<li>A committed leadership team and enthusiastic staff</li>\n<li>The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Closing date – 12 pm Friday 2nd May.</p>\n<p>Interview date w/c 5th May</p>\n<p>Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. 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Within this position you will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety.</p>\n<p>You will support and enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve and to implement and review support plans to meet these needs and to liaise with other professional/agencies as required.</p>\n<p>You'll be joining a varied and supportive team who are passionate about young people and achieving the best outcomes to give them the best start into adulthood. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ Monthly Supervision</p>\n<p>⭐ Opportunities to apply to train as a Best Interest Assessor to support our young people</p>\n<p>⭐ Social Work Registration Paid</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>\n<li>To adopt a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged</li>\n<li>To undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.</li>\n<li>To identify and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety, and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures.</li>\n<li>To interpret and analyse varied and complex information or situations and work with relevant others to create solutions</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with individuals, their carers, families and other stakeholders to gather information for the purpose of assessing and reviewing the individual’s needs and in order to identify the best options available to meet the identified needs</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified Social Worker </li>\n<li>Current registration to professional governing body - Social Work England</li>\n<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in undertaking assessment of complex needs</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in interpreting and analysing varied and complex information to produce solutions</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact Anita Davies, Lead Specialist Preparing for Adulthood Team Leader via email <a href=\"mailto:a.davies@wokingham.gov.uk\">a.davies@wokingham.gov.uk</a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 25th May 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: W/C Monday 2nd June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. </em><em>All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. </em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £47,754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-04-24T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4558d402-709c-4d13-8392-528904959d56.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"70da6db4-cb43-4432-80c9-7e032a683f6c","title":"Class Teacher - KS2","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Harmans Water Primary School","location":"Harmans Water Primary School, Wellington Drive, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Harmans Water Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate Class Teacher for September 2025, someone who can inspire and engage the minds of our children each day and to work with a talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team. 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Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to engage sensitively with professionals and senior leaders in schools.</p>\n<p>Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.</p>\n<h4>About the team</h4>\n<p>We are a small and friendly local authority. 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If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h4>Interview date </h4>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 13 May 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Hannah Morris, Head of Service,First Response: 01344 351379</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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