Total 66 Education / Training job vacancies in Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5BE

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Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference to the lives of others? Area Supervisor - Norfolk £25,775.88 pro rata + paid mileage and travel time Joining Norse Group will provide you with a fulfilling role, becoming part of a team that supplies locally sourced, nutritious and healthy meals. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from giving back to your community and improving people's lives. The opportunity: * Permanent * 35 hours per week * 07:30-14:30 A day in the life: You will become an integral part of the school, managing the kitchen team, preparing, cooking and serving lunches for young people and school staff, ensuring an engaging and interactive dining experience for all. As Area Supervisor you will be responsible for managing kitchens and catering staff across Norfolk including preparing, cooking and serving food to our residents. Our central team will support you in managing food safety, health and safety and food allergens whilst our dedicated menu, promotions and compliance teams will provide you with menu cycles, nutritional information, IDDSI menus and promotional posters giving you time to focus on food. Our electronic tablet will provide you with access to our kitchen management system and act as a communication tool providing you with regular updates and keeping paperwork to a minimum. What are we looking for from you? You will have previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment with an organised approach, alongside a good understanding of the food industry, costs and working to a set budget. A passion for delivering fantastic customer service is essential, and we will be looking for you to demonstrate strong communication skills with an adaptable approach to work. Alongside this, we are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others and who share our core values: * We care completely.

• We collaborate proactively.
• We act with integrity.
• We pursue better.
• We make it happen.

Why work for Norse Catering? It's important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training so you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed! From day one of your career, you will have access to a flexible benefits package which offers real value. For a complete list of what we offer, please click here to visit our website. Please note this is an internal only advertisement and therefore we are only accepting applications from Norse Group employees. We will not be considering external applications at this time. An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. Please click here for details of our DBS policy relating to the recruitment of ex-offenders. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Your main responsibilities on commencement of this role would be to complete your 6-month preceptorship programme and continue to develop in your role to be accredited as a PMA instructor. You will also need to complete your AET (Award in Education and Teaching). You need to have at least two years' clinical experience working in mental health or learning disability settings within the NHS or other Health Care Settings. You will have an interest in teaching, be passionate about reducing restrictive interventions and be keen to develop the theoretical knowledge required surrounding violence reduction. You need to be physically apt to complete the daily activities involved in teaching physical intervention and personal safety skills daily. Your main role and responsibilities will be to deliver the training, contribute to the day-to-day operational needs of the department, complete Health and Safety checks, prepare your teaching environment and comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) when completing relevant paperwork, and in discussions. Maintain and increase knowledge in legislation, national guidance and NSFT Trust policies which are relevant to PMA and the clinical settings. Complete all statutory and mandatory training needs as applicable to your role, with the willingness to complete additional learning specific to clinical practice in a timely manner. Be able to develop positive professional relationships with all grades, disciplines and service users in the clinical and teaching environments and be actively involved in team discussions. Be proactive and manage your own time effectively, share knowledge of your learning to the team and keep up to date e calendar information necessary for effective communication. You can recognise and be proactive in developing confidence to reduce and manage anxiety levels for our attendees to support their learning. You are willing to continue to develop your skills in teaching, effective communication and group management skills, can use your own initiative and recognise when to seek support and advice from your peers. You will be required to have the necessary ICT skills to deliver training and complete administrative tasks as required within your role. Training to deliver theory on Microsoft teams will be given.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher: Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting

Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 08:30am-4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: December 2024

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School located in Norwich.

About the role

The Assistant Headteacher for the Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting (AHT: CAR) at Acorn Park School plays a major role in supporting the Co-Heads of School, Deputy Head Teachers and Middle Leaders with; the intent, implementation and impact of the curriculum; the assessment and tracking of pupil progress and; our reporting processes (including data summaries, parental reports and other illustrations of our impact as required).

This role will span both the Formal and Semi-Formal curriculum pathways. The AHT: CAR will ensure that both pathways are effective at meeting the diverse range of needs within each cohort and will ensure that there is an effective cross over provision for pupils with particularly spikey profiles, and those young people needing to transition between pathways at any time.

As a member of the leadership team, the AHT: CAR will play a major role in formulating the culture, vision, aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives and monitor and evaluate progress towards their achievement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

In addition to the professional duties as given in the current Teacher standards, the AHT: CAR will be non-class based but will have some teaching responsibilities to help develop successful practice across the school.
The AHT: CAR will ensure that all teaching demonstrates best practice, develops relationships, supports training and development and ensures ‘quality teaching first’, and thus ensuring all pupils make excellent progress across the school. Progress will be measured against individual pupils EHCP aims, complemented by measures of progress against the national curriculum and other academic assessment measures for both formal and semi-formal pathways.
The AHT: CAR will take lead responsibility for ensuring the best possible curriculum offer, provision, well-being, progress and achievement for all pupils especially through enrichment, creative learning, extended services, partnerships and collaboration with others. In particular, the AHT: CAR will ensure that the impact of our clinical services and provisions teams are measured, monitored and reported alongside pupils’ progress in a wide range of other criteria-based and curriculum-based measured of progress.
The AHT: CAR will be a model professional setting an excellent example to teaching and support staff. They will actively and demonstrably promote achievement through building and implementing agreed school policies.
The AHT: CAR will lead by example in their own teaching practice, and by positively encouraging and supporting all members of staff.
The AHT: CAR will work to ensure that the school offers a high quality, exciting, engaging, well resourced, differentiated curriculum and well-matched learning opportunities for all pupils at the school.
Essential

Qualified Teacher Status
4 years teaching experience including SEN
Expert understanding of innovative pedagogy
Experience of assessment systems and process management
About us

Acorn Park is a school for 98 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be able to work with colleagues to ensure aspirational outcomes are achieved. We follow the CUSP curriculum which has a diverse literature spine that sets ambitious expectations for all.

We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Join our dynamic team and embark on a journey of innovation and excellence, where your skills will shape the future of the school, which is highly ambitious for their pupils, to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

The school is a key part of the local community, linking to local events and groups. Colman Infant and Colman Junior Schools are in close proximity and benefit from key specialist staff working across the two sites.

Colman Infant and Junior Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post.

Colman Infant and Junior Schools are part of Unity Schools Partnership, a multi-academy Trust made up of a family of 35 schools (9 secondary, 19 primary and 5 special schools) located on the Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire borders, as well as Romford in East London.

At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.

The Trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved. We refer to ourselves as a family because, throughout the trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative relationship, whilst recognising, and celebrating that, we are all different and have our own contextual characteristics. Sharing the same values and facing similar issues not only enables us to support each other, but to challenge each other too. This interdependence allows each of our schools to flourish and grow; providing stimulating, nurturing yet self-challenging environments in which our pupils and staff members can thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

About The Company
Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services stand out because they reflect our core values.
Our values:
We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities
Why choose us?
At Salutem Care and Education, we believe that happy employees create a positive impact. That's why we prioritise the well-being of our colleagues and their families. With our Salutem Extras benefits platform, we offer a comprehensive range of perks designed to support you in every aspect of your life. Some of our benefits are:
Emotional Support Benefits:
✅Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 emotional, financial and legal support for you and your partner from qualified counsellors.
✅Hub of Hope - where you have access to the UK’s leading mental health data base
✅Medito App - allowing you to explore how meditation can boost your wellbeing
✅Bereavement support – licensed counselling service, support groups and resources

Medical Support Benefits:
✅Free Online GP – 24/7 access to a qualified GP for you and your household prescribing to a pharmacy near you at a time that suits you
✅Health Cash Plan – for a price of a coffee a week, you can claim back on a range of healthcare expenses
✅Cancer Cover – Our cover can support you with bills, alternative therapies and much needed time out in the unfortunate event of a diagnosis
✅My Menopause Centre – Discounted access to an ‘Outstanding’ CQC provider where treatments are tailored to your needs and information is evidence based
Financial Support Benefits – annual savings per household is over £1000!
✅Wagestream - Where you can receive flexible pay, savings buildings, credit building card, flexible loans at competitive rates, chats with a trusted expert and benefits tracker
✅Freeze your utility bills – saving you up to £329 per year on your energy bills.
✅ Money helper – get a personalised action plan to help you stay on top of bills
✅Life Assurance – protecting you from day one of employment
Physical Support Benefits:
✅Online workouts – easy to follow videos to work out from home or at the gym
✅Cycle to work scheme – with salary deductions, save on tax and NI costs
✅ Gym discounts – no join up fees and up to 20% off gym memberships country wide
✅National trust and discounted days off – wide range of activities for you and your family

Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workpace.
We are a Disability confident committed company.
We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people.
We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.

About The Role
We're a lively residential care home in Kidderminster supporting adults with learning, mental and physical disabilities to achieve their goals and aspirations while living their life to the fullest. We don’t just care for people, we care about them - and that’s what makes this a job to love! Seeing the smiles on the faces of Naeem and Julia as we support them on a holiday in the Forest of Dean, or joining in with the excitement with Dan as he spots his favourite police helicopter flying over - all these joyful moments make every minute of this job worthwhile.
As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
- Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
- Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs.
- Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records.
- Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration.
- Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.
About You:
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organised
- Proactive and innovative thinker
- Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
- Team player with a collaborative spirit

Apply now and help us create a brighter future for those we care for!

Sonderwell Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for learning disabilities support workers to provide support and care to adults with a variety of learning disabilities. This includes: Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities Mental Health Difficulties Autism Acquired Brain Injury Sensory Impairment Dementia Drug and/or alcohol problems As a support worker supporting adults with learning disabilities, no day is the same. Your responsibilities may include helping to support social activities, day to day care with household chores, promoting independence, encouraging support, companionship and much more. You will also be helping to support people to lead the lives the way they choose, by supporting the independence they deserve, its about who you are and what other experience and abilities you can offer to support the individual's needs. Do you have the skills to make a real difference? If the answer is yes then hit apply! The work you will be doing can really make an impact on individuals life's do you have the passion and desire to help make change, to someone's life, if so lets hear from you. We provide competitive rates of pay and various shift patterns to suit, while working with a vibrant and friendly team. So if you would like to work for a fun and friendly agency who provides plenty of training and support, why not hit the apply button now. Benefits: Competitive rates of pay. Holiday (accrued depending on hours worked). Plenty of Training in-house and online courses. Employer Assistance Programme Benefits and Bonus scheme. #Solutions Staffing Solutions We are a dedicated UK Team providing specialised temporary and permanent staff. Our team throughout the UK works tirelessly to supply specialist staff every day of the year and, as a team, we take great pride in our work and knowing our efforts are truly making a different in someone’s life is what drives us. We provide personal support with a deep connection to this sector and offer support from passionate individuals. This unique perspective allows us to provide bespoke services. We take great pride and honour in being the agency of choice that supports and guides you and firmly believe in building long-lasting relationships with our support workers. Our dedicated account managers will work closely with you to ensure you receive ongoing support, guidance, and responsive solutions that align with your evolving needs. We understand that every individual has a unique and complex life, and we strive to ensure that it is you that helps meet those needs. We are excited to embark on this journey with you.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant

Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich

Salary: £22,425.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6am-1.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime 52 weeks

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School, Norwich. As Housekeeping Assistant, you will help support our pupils and young people in their daily lives, ensuring our facilities are well prepared to keep them, comfortable and healthy.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a team committed to helping pupils with varied and complex needs.

Our Housekeepers carry out an essential role to maintain the standards of cleanliness required by the pupils and young people in our care. You will take pride in ensuring domestic duties including vacuuming, mopping, rubbish removal, dusting and cleaning are carried out to the highest standards.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a Housekeeper who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Previous experience in a similar setting would be great but isn’t essential as full training will be given, and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. These roles are ideal for people working in customer facing industries including retail, hospitality, and leisure, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to pupil’s lives and futures.

You will be quality focused, efficient, able to work at pace, and motivated to help us provide a safe, caring environment where every pupil can thrive.

About us

Acorn Park is a school for 98 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity to join our thriving and growing SEND Department offering variety and flexibility in your working day

Are you looking for a workplace that invests in your development?

Do you have a passion for creating a safe & caring environment in which students can flourish?

Are you an aspiring, professional, out-going individual looking for a role in education?

City Academy Norwich seeks to recruit enthusiastic professionals to be part of our expanding SEND Team. Whilst experience is always valued, we are looking for people with a growth mindset as we continue with the development of our department. The team play a key role in supporting our ethos of “Every Teacher as a Teacher of SEND”, facilitating SEND provision within the school and providing learners with highly personalised support to ensure success in all aspects of their development.

Learning Support Assistants are deployed in a variety of ways including delivering in-class support, small group or 1-2-1 interventions, as well as support within our in-house specialist Nurture classrooms, Cognition & Learning Base and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Base.

Applications from aspiring teachers or those looking to progress their career in the public sector in the future are welcome.

Vision and Purpose of the Role:

• To provide adaptive & personalised learning provision for students with a wide variety of needs
• To liaise effectively with all colleagues, students, families and professionals
• To be a positive role model for all students by promoting the school’s values and ambitions for all
• To contribute towards the creation of a nurturing setting whereby all students can thrive.

THE SCHOOL

City Academy Norwich is a dynamic, nurturing learning community with the highest expectations and aspirations for our students and staff. We strive to ensure that every child, irrespective of their starting point, receives an excellent education enabling them to become the best version of themselves. We are committed to ensuring all our students succeed and embrace the opportunities and experiences available to them.

City Academy Norwich is part of the Sapientia Education Trust, working together to build a highly successful community Academy for all our students.

What the school offers its staff

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

All City Academy Norwich staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Continued professional development that is relevant to you and your career path
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you
• Access to the new on-site gym at City Academy
• Steps into teaching, including opportunities to explore Grad2Teach
• University Placement Scheme – work experience as part of your degree programme.

Application closing date: 12 noon Thursday 17th October 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Complete an online application form at: https://bit.ly/4h2MQOG

Why not pay a visit to our school? Contact the HR team on hr@setrust.co.uk / 01953 609012 to arrange a visit.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details

ACADEMIC MENTOR FOR ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

Permanent, Term time + 2 weeks, 37.5 hours a week
Scale Point 12-17, FTE: £27,711 – £30,060 per annum
Pro Rata: £24,997 - £27,607 (subject to holiday entitlement)

City Academy Norwich is a dynamic, nurturing learning community with the highest expectations and aspirations for our students and staff. We strive to ensure that every child, irrespective of their starting point, receives an excellent education enabling them to become the best version of themselves. We are committed to ensuring all our students succeed and embrace the opportunities and experiences available to them.

City Academy Norwich is part of the Sapientia Education Trust, working together to build a highly successful community Academy for all our students.

THE ROLE

At City Academy Norwich we recognise the value and worth of those in our charge and seek to uphold standards of the highest quality; which reinforce the dignity and respect of the individual in an atmosphere which is warm, caring, stimulating, accepting and free from all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
In saying this, no effort is spared to achieve a true partnership between school, parents/carers, and authorities, which will promote the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of our children and young people in order that they may achieve their full potential.
As an Academic Mentor for English as an Additional Language you will be expected to deliver support and provision for English as an Additional Language students to ensure their smooth integration into school and academic progress. This will involve working closely with the EAL Coordinator and SENDCO to deliver intervention programmes for students with English as an additional language and supporting staff to implement reasonable adjustments in lessons to help overcome any barriers to accessing learning. This will also include responsibility for identifying, tracking and reviewing student progress, running intervention and demonstrating the impact of intervention programmes and providing advice and support to teaching colleagues.
The qualifications and experience required of an Academic Mentor for EAL are:
• A good level of literacy and numeracy;
• Courses completed, or a commitment to complete recognised training in EAL;
• Experience with EAL in an educational setting either Primary or Secondary;
• Experience of delivering intervention programmes.
• Experience of mentoring students with EAL.
• Degree (Not essential)



Deadline for applications: 21st October 2024.
Interviews to be held on: 6th November 2024.
Download an application form at https://bit.ly/3YkV0ug
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

Experienced Learning & Development Advisor required to join a prestigious residential developer based in Hampshire. Collaborating with their trainee & development, HR, recruitment & senior leadership team to drive progression and knowledge throughout the business.

This Learning & Development Advisor will be responsible for encouraging learning & development throughout the business, cultivating the L&D business model, acquiring appropriate resources, advising career development processes, including career ladders, and providing relevant information, organising & arranging any required funding for further education, training & support.

As Learning & Development Advisor you will also provide support to the Senior leadership team & Line Managers with mentoring, performance development plans & internal training.

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This Learning & Development Advisor position is with a busy reputable contractor, who has a fantastic retention of long-standing staff and internal promotion within the business. As well as excellent repute for being one of the leading residential contractors in their regions of operation.

Key attributes for the right candidate include diligence, strong communication & interpersonal skills, alongside an ambitious nature & drive and determination to improve. The client is prepared to offer a competitive salary & package for the right candidate depending on experience.

For more information regarding the learning & development advisor opportunity please contact Claire Spiers at Fawkes & Reece in our Southampton office on cspiers@fr-group.co.uk or call 07749578588.

Work closely with the Practice Development lead as well as Department leads to ensure good communication between teams. Develop relationship with clinical staff working within the departments to foster development and opportunities for education and supervision. Acknowledge different levels of knowledge and skills of staff when providing advice and negotiating on educational / professional development issues. Identifies clear benefits, goals and processes for developing knowledge, ideas and work practices and communicates these effectively. Provide effective written and verbal feedback on performance using tact and diplomacy, handling sensitive and confidential information as per Data Protection and Trust guidelines. To appropriately challenge poor practice sensitively, escalating and documenting as required. To competently demonstrate clinical and mentorship skills with underpinning knowledge whilst establishing rapport with the learners. Attend regular meetings within the trust, division, University links and liaise with the PDN. Network with other educational development and training teams within the trust and with the paediatric networks. Ensure that effective communication is maintained with all work-related teams, patients and relatives. -- Please see Job Description & Person Specs for full details --

About The Company
Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services stand out because they reflect our core values.

Our values:
We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities

Why choose us?
At Salutem Care and Education, we believe that happy employees create a positive impact. That's why we prioritise the well-being of our colleagues and their families. With our Salutem Extras benefits platform, we offer a comprehensive range of perks designed to support you in every aspect of your life. Some of our benefits are:

Emotional Support Benefits:
✅Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 emotional, financial and legal support for you and your partner from qualified counsellors.
✅Hub of Hope - where you have access to the UK’s leading mental health data base
✅Medito App - allowing you to explore how meditation can boost your wellbeing
✅Bereavement support – licensed counselling service, support groups and resources

Medical Support Benefits:
✅Free Online GP – 24/7 access to a qualified GP for you and your household prescribing to a pharmacy near you at a time that suits you
✅Health Cash Plan – for a price of a coffee a week, you can claim back on a range of healthcare expenses
✅Cancer Cover – Our cover can support you with bills, alternative therapies and much needed time out in the unfortunate event of a diagnosis
✅My Menopause Centre – Discounted access to an ‘Outstanding’ CQC provider where treatments are tailored to your needs and information is evidence based

Financial Support Benefits – annual savings per household is over £1000!
✅Wagestream - Where you can receive flexible pay, savings buildings, credit building card, flexible loans at competitive rates, chats with a trusted expert and benefits tracker
✅Freeze your utility bills – saving you up to £329 per year on your energy bills.
✅ Money helper – get a personalised action plan to help you stay on top of bills
✅Life Assurance – protecting you from day one of employment

Physical Support Benefits:
✅Online workouts – easy to follow videos to work out from home or at the gym
✅Cycle to work scheme – with salary deductions, save on tax and NI costs
✅ Gym discounts – no join up fees and up to 20% off gym memberships country wide
✅National trust and discounted days off – wide range of activities for you and your family

Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workpace.
We are a Disability confident committed company.
We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people.
We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.

About The Role
As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.

Key Responsibilities:
- Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
- Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
- Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs.
- Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records.
- Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration.
- Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.

About You:
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organised
- Proactive and innovative thinker
- Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
- Team player with a collaborative spirit

Apply now and help us create a brighter future for those we care for!

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title: Family Liaison Officer

Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich

Salary: £25,089.02 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only (plus 4 weeks)

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Family Liaison Officer to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School located in Norwich.

About the role

As a Family Liaison Officer, you will provide a range of support to our students and their families. You will work directly with parents in a non-judgmental way, empowering them and their families to get the most out of the educational opportunities Acorn Park School provides.

You will have the ability to offer calm, appropriate and supportive advice to ensure the highest level of support for our pupils and families in line with the expectations and ethos of our school.

You will work as part of the safeguarding, pastoral and behaviour team and support families with parenting, attendance, safeguarding and school issues.

Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English at C/5 or above.

Responsibilities:

Act as a point of contact for families/individuals needing support, and establish and foster good, trusting relationships with parents.
To be available throughout the day by phone, Teams, email or text message and respond to all enquiries with an initial response within one working day.
Where necessary or appropriate, schedule a return call from the relevant member of the school staff and keep parents/carers updated until the matter is satisfactorily resolved.
Hold weekly virtual drop-in sessions via Teams.
To provide practical advice and information about Autism and family support [advice] to parents in order for them to support their pupil.
Research and share knowledge on local services relating to well-being, safeguarding and pastoral needs e.g., voluntary groups, health, support groups etc.
About us

Acorn Park is a school for 98 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.

Teachers can expect to be given a Laptop, have lunch provided daily with the pupils and have a range of benefits from Teachers Pension to Bupa Medical care and a number of salary sacrifice schemes too.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media check.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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