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Job Title: Freelance Facilitator
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: West Midlands, particularly Walsall and Staffordshire
Salary: £275 per day (including travel) plus £25 to attend meetings with a school (if required) and £50 for attending half day training or £100 for full day training. Expenses can also be claimed for programme snacks and travel to training.
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.
We are seeking Freelance Programme Facilitators to deliver our programmes in the West Midlands, particularly Walsall and Staffordshire. Supported by our Programme Development Manager with training and resources you will help children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
Programme Facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority. They must embrace responsibility and are accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education.
You will work in schools and community settings to support young people and their families to ensure that at-risk children and young people make the most of their potential and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support and delivery of Power2’s core programmes.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TreeHouse School is an Ofsted “Outstanding” SEN School for children and young adults aged 3-19 with a primary diagnosis of autism (most of whom have additional learning, social, emotional, communication, health and care needs).
Our Ambitious approach ensures that, through our curriculum and delivtery, we focus on delivering quality of life outcomes for our children and young people.
We are proud to announce that we have retained Ofsted "Outstanding" (June 2024) in all areas. Please do read our Ofsted reports on our website.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, qualified SEND Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred lessons to up to 8 learners in a pre-formal class.
We will consider ECT's for this role.
Why join us?
Your role:
Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood and follow different pathways depending on their needs and strengths, these are pre, semi and formal and you can read more on our website.
(Please refer to our JD and FAQ document attached to our website for more details).
Closing date: Tuesday 10th of December 2024
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 11th of December 2024
Interviews date: Wednesday 18th of December 2024
Start date: Easter 2025
Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (45 minutes - 1 hour) and you will conduct a Micro Teach (20-30 minutes) with a group of pupils.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity andwe warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion
or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Due to funding success, we are recruiting for a new Children and Young People’s School Coordinator in our Children and Young People’s Team. The new role will deliver a range of projects in primary and secondary schools and colleges across Lancashire.
Job title: CYP Schools Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding
Salary: £25,767
Responsible to: CYP Schools Lead
Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place in schools across Lancashire.
We’re looking for a bold and caring individual to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want someone who has experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.
You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing.
This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024)
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 19th December 2024
Interviews will be held on 9 January 2025
Registered Charity Number 1081427
Registered Company Number 3888655
Lancashire Mind
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for social impact and educational enrichment? The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is seeking its first Director - a dynamic and strategic individual dedicated to advancing opportunities and support for students at William Ellis School in Camden, North London.
As Director, you’ll be at the helm of a small but impactful charity, supporting initiatives that foster confidence, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging among students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive our mission to make William Ellis School a leader in comprehensive education and to cultivate positive social capital, personal growth, and educational opportunities for all.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Working closely with the school’s leadership and Board of Trustees, you’ll also oversee compliance and financial stewardship to ensure transparency and sustainability, aligning all activities with the Trust’s values. While this is a sole leadership position, you’ll be supported by a vibrant school community, including dedicated trustees, parents, and alumni.
We’re looking for someone with a proven record in fundraising and strategic planning, who is motivated by social impact and driven to make a difference. If you are a self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude, ambition, and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to apply.
The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
This role involves work within a school environment and supporting activities that benefit young people. The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to a completed application form, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Programme Assistant will provide support to the School Partnerships team to help deliver the programme, and will report to the Head of School Partnerships. The role will include organisation and support for events, drafting and distributing email newsletters, data collection and processing, and other logistical and administrative support across the programme.
This post will have specific responsibility to the School Partnerships team in the first instance. The School Partnerships Programme offers funding and support to groups of schools in England that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. There are approximately 120 school partnerships.
The Ogden Trust is a charitable foundation, started by Sir Peter Ogden in 1999, which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects supporting schools, teachers of physics and informal science education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Development & Partnerships is a senior role responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all fundraising and partnership initiatives at Glendower Preparatory School. This role is pivotal in ensuring the school’s financial stability and growth by building and nurturing relationships with alumnae, parents, donors, and community partners. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of philanthropy, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising and relationship building.
This is an exciting time to join the school as we launch an ambitious campaign to raise funds in support of our vision for Bursaries and implement our second year of our Development and Partnerships programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and professional fundraiser to join the team at The New School.
As the Head of Fundraising, you will develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, generating significant income through a variety of channels, including (but not limited to) trusts and foundations, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and major donations. We are looking for someone with a strong track record in senior-level charitable fundraising, who can combine strategic planning with excellent execution.
You should bring advanced knowledge of a variety of fundraising channels, compliance expertise, and strong teamworking skills. Experience in the education or youth sectors and relevant qualifications in fundraising are advantageous.
In return, we offer an opportunity for you to play a key role in the exciting scale up journey of an educational social enterprise that can positively change mainstream schooling. This is a broad role, with aspiration to become permanent, with further recruitment to develop and fundraising and philanthropic partnerships team, which you will lead.
We also provide a flexible work environment with options for home and regular engagement with TNS community, as well as part-time opportunities (i.e. 28 hours per week over 4 days, or similar), with school holiday flexibility.
Please download the attachment for further details on our school and how to apply.
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15 hours per week / £33,130 per annum pro rata / Permanent – term time only / Working Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Established in 1996, Dialogue School Counselling is a BACP accredited school counselling service covering Sussex and Surrey. Dialogue has built an excellent reputation with schools, professionals and commissioners and the service has developed and expanded over the years, now operating across Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex, and Surrey. Dialogue has built an excellent reputation with schools, professionals and commissioners and the service has developed and expanded over the years, now operating across Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex, and Surrey.
We are recruiting for an experienced and qualified counsellor with experience of working with young people to join our team and deliver the school counselling service at Millais School, a girls' secondary school in Horsham, West Sussex. We are seeking a qualified counsellor who is passionate about making a difference to lives of the children and young people they work with. You will have a keen interest in and experience of working with young people of secondary school age.
Key responsibilities
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Opportunity
The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.
The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:30)
1. Achieving Results
2. Self-management
3. Delivering Excellence
4. Collaboration
Person Specification
We value ability and potential more than specific experience, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage applications from people from low socio-economic backgrounds, from people who are care-experienced, and from people who are Black, Asian or of minoritised ethnicity.
Benefits
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59, Wednesday 11th December 2024.
Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.
Interviews: First round interviews will take place from 16th December 2024. Interview candidates may be asked to complete online tests; this will be arranged after interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Opportunity
The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.
The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.
Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 months
1. Achieving Results
2. Self-management
3. Delivering Excellence
4. Collaboration
Person Specification
We value ability and potential more than specific experience, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage applications from people from low socio-economic backgrounds, from people who are care-experienced, and from people who are Black, Asian or of minoritised ethnicity.
Benefits
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59, Wednesday 11th December
Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.
Interviews: First round interviews will take place from 16th December 2024. Interview candidates may be asked to complete online tests; this will be arranged after interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.
Do you want to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Are you passionate about inspiring young people to pursue STEM careers? Do you have a knack for building relationships and ensuring programmes are delivered effectively? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
At EngineeringUK, we're on a mission to inspire young people to explore exciting careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Through our outreach programmes, across the UK, we offer schools, teachers and career advisers everything they need to help them shape the future of the young people they support by sparking students' curiosity about STEM careers. From providing quality careers resources to offering curriculum-linked lesson plans, hosting inspiring and exciting hands-on STEM events, and offering access to inspiring STEM role models, our ambition is to make it easier for schools to access high-impact activities and experiences that make a real difference in young people’s lives.
We’re looking for a School Relationship Officer to play a pivotal role in ensuring our activities are having the maximum impact across the schools we work with. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with schools, teachers, and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and drive engagement with our STEM programmes. If you’re excited about supporting schools in delivering high-quality STEM programmes and want to be part of a passionate and dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
About EngineeringUK
Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.
Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.
Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.
In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.
We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:
· We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
About the role
EUK Education brings together everything EngineeringUK does for schools, career advisers, and teachers to help them inspire young people into STEM careers. It encompasses all our programme activities for schools, offering them access to everything from quality careers resources, curriculum linked lesson plans, a way to find the best activities and inspiring role models to funded drop down days and STEM career fairs. It’s designed to make it easy for schools to access high quality activity in one place and for EngineeringUK to better join up and cross promote our activities across the schools we work with.
The School Relationship Officer role will be integral to ensuring we understand the breadth of schools we are working with across programmes, supporting school liaison, providing oversight of programme engagement, identifying opportunities for cross promoting our programmes, reporting on delivery of teacher-led programmes, providing programme administrative support to project managers, directly supporting school delivery across London and working with external stakeholders to maximise programme engagements.
We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.
Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential Skills / Competencies
Desirable skills
Education / level of experience
EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong. This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.
We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.
Applying for this role
Applications
If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.
The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 2nd December.
Interviews
Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form.
We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 3rd December. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
First interviews will be held on 10th December.
What can we offer you?
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Full/Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week), 52 weeks per year
Location: Central Services Office in Marlow
This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Trust. This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO and the Business Manager, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers.
The successful candidate will have previous financial experience and recognised accounting qualification, ideally in a school environment, and will be flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role, extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites.
Please see attached job description for full details. Please note that application should include a complete applicaton form.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 December 2024.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should suitable candidates apply before the closing date.
The school is fully committed to the DfE guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following Buckinghamshire Council’s guidance and the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the safer recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main purpose
The Business Manager is a member of the school’s senior leadership team and is responsible for managing the strategic operation of the business functions of the Southover Partnership, including compliance, financial management, health and safety, human resources, premises, IT, and general administration.
The successful candidate will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the Southover Partnership to operate effectively and efficiently, and which allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
Duties and responsibilities
Leadership and strategy
· Under the direction of the Executive Headteacher (EHT), lead on all financial matters in the Southover Partnership, to enable successful financial performance and to ensure financial decisions are clearly linked to the Southover Partnership’s strategic goals
· Oversee recruitment processes and procedures
· Attend all senior leadership team meetings and report to Trustees where appropriate
· Allocate resources in line with the Southover Partnership school improvement plan and carry out long-term resource planning that reflects the school’s 5-year plan
· Take all decisions in line with the vision and values of the Southover Partnership, and encourage others to do the same
· Oversee and implement a marketing plan for the Southover Partnership, which utilises the Southover Partnership website, signage, the prospectus, and communications with current and prospective parents in collaboration with the EHT and Heads of School
· Monitor developments in technology and consider how it can be used to enhance the Southover Partnership’s business procedures and processes
· Implement the organisation’s fundraising and income generation strategy, choosing fundraising priorities in line with the Southover partnership strategic vision
· Be responsible for performance appraisal for all administrative staff, including supporting professional development
· Alongside the wider leadership team, ensure staff well-being is a priority and that the systems and processes are in place to support staff to be effective in their role
Compliance
· Manage the Southover Partnership’s compliance with statutory obligations including the SCR, and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory and ethical requirements
· Track all the Southover Partnership policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule
· Monitor and update the risk register
· Ensure that the Southover Partnership has adequate insurance cover at all times to include employer's liability, public liability, buildings and equipment cover, personal accident, professional indemnity, travel insurance and other relevant cover. (Professional advice should invariably be sought)
·To support the EHT to ensure that the school is compliant with all parts of the ISI guidelines.
Financial management
· In partnership with the EHT & SLT, create and manage the Southover Partnership’s budget and forecast future years’ budgets ensuring it is balanced, realistic, represents an effective use of funds and enables the EHT to make strategic, long-term decisions
· Submit the budget to the Trustee Board annually, & provide and present financial reports at least termly for the Trustees, providing insightful information to aid short- and longer-term decisions, including the consideration of financial risks
· Monitor the budget all year round, by providing monthly management accounts and reports to the EHT, advising where revisions or changes are needed, annotating all material variances and taking actions to rectify negative variances
· Manage day to day financial operations, including cash flow, invoicing, debt collection, payroll, payments and other transactions
· Ensure spending on petty cash and company cards is within the limits of the finance policy. Oversee the reconciliation of these accounts
· Review all monthly postings as part of the month end process, calculating and posting cut off adjustments e.g. accruals, prepayments and deferred income
· Deal with any customer and supplier account queries that have been escalated by the team
· Authorise supplier BACS payments and ensure all other external payments (e.g. PAYE and pensions) are up to date
· Comply with financial reporting requirements and submit statutory returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House
· Prepare accounts ready for audit, liaising with the auditor to ensure a prompt sign off of the annual accounts
· Oversee the Southover Partnership bank accounts on a day-to-day basis, ensuring money is banked, invoices are paid promptly, money owed is collected, and clear records are kept
· Lead on procurement processes, managing tenders where appropriate, conducting due diligence, benchmarking and evaluating suppliers, negotiating deals and ensuring value for money
· Ensure the effective and efficient operation of staff involved in finance, delegating tasks to finance/administrative staff where appropriate; in particular, bookkeeping tasks, Local Authority contract management and resource ordering, to ensure best value
· Ensure that where applicable, Gift Aid is claimed on all charitable donations
· Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the Southover Development Plan and will help formulate future year budgets
· At least annually, review calculations of fees and charges made to local authorities and schools to ensure they are appropriate and financially sound
Fundraising
· Investigate and recommend potential funders and funding streams to EHT and Trustees and follow up as required
Human resources
· Manage the Southover Partnership’s payroll provision with the payroll provider and approve monthly payrolls, ensuring all staff are paid correctly in a timely manner
· Manage day to day administration of the Pension scheme re starters, leavers and ad hoc forms, updating pension provider with monthly payroll contributions
· Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law
· With the EHT, conduct reviews of the Southover Partnership’s staffing structure to ensure effective deployment of staff and financial efficiency
· Ensure compliance with all relevant aspects of employment law including employment protection, equal pay, minimum wage, Working Time Directive, pensions or discrimination on the grounds of sex, race or disability
· Act as the EHT’s adviser on employment matters, including disciplinary procedures and ensure that the Southover Partnership has appropriate disciplinary and grievance procedures. Liaise with the external HR adviser where appropriate
· Participate in the recruitment of staff and handle related administration. Be responsible for ensuring the recruitment procedures are in line with Partnership policies
· Ensure that all relevant staff have contracts of employment including variations and maternity leave arrangements. Keep the Southover Partnership 's standard contracts & terms and conditions of service up-to-date as new legislation takes effect
· Lead on and monitor the effective use of staff access to support, counselling, Occupational Health and Education Support services both internally and externally in accordance with the Partnership policies and procedures
· Work with members of the Partnership Leadership Team to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs
Health and safety and facility & property management
· With the EHT, supervise the maintenance of the Southover Partnership’s sites
· Supervise the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to ensure Southover Partnership’s compliance with health and safety regulations, and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of all in the Southover Partnership
· Manage the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to:
· Ensure a safe, properly maintained and secure environment on all sites for the stakeholders of the Southover Partnership in which safe and effective learning can be provided
· Ensure the supervision of relevant planning and construction processes is undertaken in line with contractual obligations
· Ensure the continuing availability of utilities, site services and equipment
· Monitor, assess and review contractual obligations for outsourced services
· Ensure ancillary services e.g., cleaning, etc., are monitored and managed effectively
Office administration, IT & management information systems
· Keep records in accordance with the Southover Partnership’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
· Administer Governor Hub
· Attend and support the Finance and Governance sub-committee and full Trustee Board meetings & ensure that the administrative support for school governance is carried out to a high standard
· Be the Southover Partnership’s lead on data protection, taking responsibility for monitoring data protection compliance and advising the Southover Partnership community on data protection issues
· Direct the work of the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to ensure the management of IT and management information at the Southover Partnership is efficient and up to date.
The School Business Manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and staff, and follow the Southover Partnership policies and the staff code of conduct.
Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Head of Business and Finance will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the EHT.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Philanthropy will secure and cultivate major donor relationships, growing our existing giving programmes and helping to deliver our overall fundraising strategy. With the Development Director, they will continue to build our prospect pipeline to support Assisted Places fundraising.
Additionally, there may be involvement with a small number of other discrete fundraising projects. Community is a vital part of our schools’ ethos and the Head of Philanthropy will play their part in strengthening this ethos. Many of our major donors will support the schools in other ways, including through our vibrant careers network (CareersLink). The Head of Philanthropy will also embed themselves in school life by playing a leading role in our annual telethons, working with the Development Director and Database Manager to deliver this.
The Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced and highly motivated fundraiser with a passion for growing and cultivating our supporter base. They will be a firm believer in the aims of our Assisted Places programme and in the value of an independent education. The role would suit an articulate, tenacious and persuasive fundraiser, with a strong track-record of forging and cultivating long-term relationships. They will have up-to-date knowledge of charity legislation and best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Alumni Engagement and Development will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy for fostering strong relationships with Ackworth School’s Old Scholar community, supporting the long-term interests of the school as we head towards our 250th anniversary in 2029. This role is responsible for fundraising, donor relations, and legacy initiatives, as well as coordinating and delivering events and communications aimed at engaging with Old Scholars and the broader Ackworth School and Quaker community.
Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, the Head of Alumni Engagement and Development will collaborate closely with various school departments to elevate the school’s profile and optimise income generation. The focus will be on relationship management with key high-value donors and promoting a culture of philanthropy. Additionally, the role will drive support for Ackworth School capital projects and cultivate a culture of donor care that motivates current and potential supporters.
Ackworth School, a co-educational boarding and day school, was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It maintains its ethos and traditions and is still governed by the Society. The school is academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra-curricular opportunities, recently achieving "Excellent" in the FCI/EQI (February 2023). The Head is a member of both HMC and the Society of Heads.
Our pupils are one of Ackworth's USP's. Visitors to the school never fail to acknowledge how amazing they are and how positive the encounter is. All staff at Ackworth pay a key part in the operation of the School to make sure that it runs smoothly and so that we can focus on delivering an excellent education for our pupils.
The successful candidate will be able to:
·Collaborate with the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications to create a fundraising strategy centred on capital projects and bursaries.
·Lead personal engagement fundraising, developing strategies for securing principal and major donors.
·Meet annual personal income targets, increasing both donor numbers and regular giving income.
·Monitor and report on fundraising income, events, and activities, including producing financial reports.
·Design and manage a program of events aimed at engaging Ackworth School Old Scholars and wider Ackworth School community members.
·Develop robust data sets to inform strategic goals, particularly those related to income generation and maintain detailed records of Old Scholars and donors, building comprehensive individual profiles in the contact database.
In return we offer:
·a competitive salary of between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum based on experience and qualifications.
·generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff.
·all food and refreshments during the working day.
·free on-site parking.
·flexible pension, health benefits and an electric car purchase scheme
·a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.
·a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.
Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school to arrange a confidential discussion. Please contact our HR Administrator, Kim Reather.
Closing Date:Friday 13th December 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Due to the School’s Christmas closure period, interviews will be held in early January 2025.
Completed school application forms should be submitted with a cover letter of no more than one page
Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website under “Working For Us”.
Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.
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