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Head of Operations
The British Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons (BAPRAS)
c£55,000 per annum
(depending on experience - pro rata for part time)
+ excellent benefits including employer pension contribution
Full / part time - a minimum of 28 hours up to 35 hours per week
(Flexible - including working from home)
BAPRAS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to manage and grow a small team that will help its members to raise an awareness of the breadth of plastic surgery as well as promote innovation in teaching, learning and research.
The Head of Operations will work collaboratively with other team members and the Officers and Trustees in all aspects of:
- managing the day-to-day operations and project delivery of the organisation to ensure the effective coordination of events, communications, committees, governance and member support & services.
This job is for you if:
- you like to collaborate and manage across teams and with many stakeholders.
- you pay attention to details even when deadlines or priorities are imminent or shift.
- you can plan as well as you can firefight.
- you can be flexible in how, when and where you work. (When circumstances allow this could include attending events anywhere in the UK that may require overnight stays and / or weekend working).
We are for you if:
- you want to be part of a small, hands-on team dedicated to supporting the work of healthcare professionals.
- you want an opportunity to develop your experience in organisations committed to developing teams and the individuals in them.
- you want to receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 23 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays (in addition the organisations are closed over the Christmas / New Year period), pension and private medical healthcare.
To apply please submit the following:
- A covering email that sets out what you can bring to the role.
- CV - no more than two A4 pages that highlight your skills and experience that will enable you to deliver what is required to do the job.
Applications must be received before the closing deadline of 11.00 am on Monday 29 July 2024.
BAPRAS are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture with a diverse team. We welcome applications from everyone and will support you to reach your full potential and to be yourself in a working environment based on dignity, respect and mutual support. Should you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, in respect of disability, longterm health or any other conditions, then please let us know.
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The Baytree Centre (registered charity no 1175145) is a women and girls social inclusion project based in the heart of Brixton, working to support local women and girls from some of the most deprived wards in Lambeth. Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching, we aim to build confidence and self-esteem, promote aspirations, broaden horizons, and help our beneficiaries to improve life chances for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our programmes include academic activities and education support; one-to-one coaching and mentoring; skills development; and positive and well-being activities.
Pivotal to the success and delivery of the Centre’s programmes is our Fundraising Team's work to fund our programmes.
Overall Purpose of Role
The Corporate and Individual Donor Manager will play a leading role in driving our fundraising strategy, cultivating and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and individual donors to secure vital funding for our programmes. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in donor management and fundraising.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Corporate Donor Management
- Develop and implement a targeted corporate fundraising strategy to significantly grow corporate donations.
- Identify and research potential corporate partners, aligning their CSR objectives with the mission of The Baytree Centre.
- Create compelling proposals and presentations tailored to corporate donors, highlighting the mutual benefits of partnership.
- Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers within corporations, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
- Plan and execute corporate fundraising campaigns and events to drive donor engagement and increase contributions.
- Collaborate with the Communications Manager to create bespoke corporate sponsorship packages and marketing materials.
- Monitor and evaluate the success of corporate fundraising activities, adjusting strategies as necessary to achieve targets.
Individual Donor Management
- Develop and execute a strategy to grow individual donations, including major gifts, regular giving, and one-off contributions.
- Identify and engage potential individual donors through research, networking, and targeted outreach.
- Craft personalised communication plans to build strong, long-term relationships with individual donors.
- Organise and manage donor recognition programmes and events to acknowledge and celebrate donor contributions.
- Create and launch innovative fundraising campaigns, leveraging digital platforms and social media to reach a broader audience.
- Develop and distribute impactful fundraising appeals and newsletters to inspire and retain individual donors.
- Analyse donor data to identify trends and opportunities for growth, providing regular reports to senior management.
General Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a cohesive approach to fundraising and donor engagement.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends and best practices, incorporating this knowledge into fundraising strategies.
- Provide regular performance reports and updates to the senior management team.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
Person Specification
- Knowledge and experience in working with the corporate sector
- Proven experience in corporate and individual donor fundraising, preferably within the charity sector.
- Strong understanding of the fundraising landscape and donor management principles.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in using fundraising databases and CRM systems.
- A proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for the mission and values of The Baytree Centre.
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The Baytree Centre (registered charity no 1175145) is a women and girls social inclusion project based in the heart of Brixton, working to support local women and girls from some of the most deprived wards in Lambeth.
Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and in response to local needs we offer programmes that include skills development (employability, language), 1-1 coaching & mentoring, welfare support and creative & academic activities that build confidence and self-esteem, promote aspirations, broaden horizons and opportunities. We aim to help our beneficiaries improve life chances for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our Facilities and Reception Team is currently composed of an Operations & Facilities Manager, a Morning Receptionist and a Youth & Family Coordinator Receptionist. The mission of our team is to ensure that the Baytree Centre is a “Safe and Welcoming” place for all. We are looking for an afternoon receptionist to help us in our mission.
The Afternoon Receptionist is responsible for ensuring the security and identification of all girls, parents/guardians, and volunteers entering the premises during the after-school youth activities as well as efficiently managing reception and answering enquiries with the support of the Youth & Family Support coordinator.
Key Duties & Responsiblities:
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Manage reception
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Lock up centre every day during term time
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Provide some ad-hoc administrative support for facilities management and youth service (e.g. update facilities posters around the building etc.)
Knowledge & Experience:
The ideal candidate can demonstrate that they:
- Have experience working in a client-facing role
- Have experience working with and/or around children
- Understand and have experience of safeguarding and health & safety procedures and practices
- Have a good standard of English (written and spoken) for taking messages and dealing with visitors, callers and service-users
- Are IT Literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams
- Can deal confidently with all visitors, students and staff and know how to be diplomatic and patient as well as assertive and firm as needed
- Can deal courteously with all visitors, students and staff and are friendly and helpful and always greet visitors with a smile
- Are efficient, practical, proactive and able to stay calm under pressure to ensure that the Baytree Centre is always “Safe & Welcoming” especially during busy afternoons
- Are careful, organised and pay good attention to detail
Please see the attached document for the full job description and person specification.
This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.
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You will be a fully qualified CYP MH Practitioner working within a multi-disciplinary, early intervention Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to increase and improve emotional wellbeing for 5–25-year-olds, and mental health provision within education settings.
Applications encouraged from: Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs), CAMHS nurses, other CYP Practitioners with relevant qualifications
You will have an active caseload of children and adolescents with mild – moderate emotional and mental health difficulties and will deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions, employing the principles underpinning the national CYP-IAPT programme (Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Low intensity interventions (e.g. CBT guided self-help) will be delivered in a range of education settings (primary, secondary, special, alternative provision and sixth form and further education colleges). This will range from delivering evidence-based interventions for CYP and parents/carers in education settings, with mild – moderate presentations, to providing psychoeducation and training for a range of stakeholders, including children and young people, parents/carers and education staff, promoting a whole school approach to mental health.
You will work with people from different cultural backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities. You will also work closely with colleagues and partners in the Local Authority, CAMHS, education settings where interventions are being delivered and other relevant mental health providers. This will build upon the ICB’s and Mind’s whole school approach to mental health provision.
You will have:
- A current qualification from an accredited body to deliver evidence-based interventions for CYP
- Direct experience delivering interventions for CYP aged 5-25 with mild – moderate mental health difficulties
- Experience of routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of clinical risk assessment
- Understanding of child development and psychosocial influences
- Experience handling safeguarding concerns for CYP and adults
- A commitment to improving the lives of young people living in our boroughs through high-quality mental health support.
- Having a creative approach to problem solving and developing the service to meet the needs of diverse young people, families and schools.
- Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with schools), and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people.
PLEASE SEE JD ATTACHED FOR FULL REQUIREMENTS
Benefits of working with us
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
- Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network
How to apply
Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Would you like to work with nursery age children inspiring the next group of Coin Street champions?
Do you have a level 2 or 3 qualification in working with children?
How would you like to be part of a friendly team doing a job that makes a difference to children’s lives in an organisation that puts people before profit?
If the answer is YES then we would like to hear from you
Coin Street Nursery have a fantastic opportunities for experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic early years educators to join our team.
We are looking for people who have:
- a recognised qualification in childcare, ideally NVQ Level 3 or above or NVQ Level 2
- appreciate the importance of parent partnership
- knowledge of how to support children’s learning and development
- a can-do and enthusiastic attitude
- an understanding of how to safeguard and protect children
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary (based on your qualification and experience)
- Flexible working days for better work-life balance
- Access to high quality training
- Coaching and mentoring support
- Generous pension at 8% - 5% from the employer if you contribute 3%
- 20% discount of childcare fees
- 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year (additional days awarded for long service)
- Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year
There's more…
- Six inset days per year (three for nursery staff only and three with the wider Coin Street team)
- Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees
- Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation)
- Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party)
- Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee)
- Local retail (star card) and online discounts
Contract
Permanent, 40 hours per week (shift rotas). We are open to part-time options.
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Part of our Programmes and Delivery Directorate, all our Programme Trainers love working with our programme participants. They are the front line of our work, delivering a range of dynamic and engaging financial education programmes to young people, young adults and professionals in a variety of settings.
This is an outward facing role and will require significant travel to our delivery locations across the area to deliver face to face (and occasional virtual sessions) to varying groups of learners.
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Location: Brighton, office-based
Salary: from £27,000
Permanent, Full-time
Application deadline: Thursday 11th July, 09.00am (We interview on a rolling basis and may close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Application pack: Have a look at our Lead Coach application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach in Brighton - an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a local church to deliver the Spear Programme.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 10,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.
Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture, and attitudes in the training room
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively
- Handling safeguarding
- Taking a lead on rating the work readiness of the trainees and making sure data is inputted and used correctly on salesforce
- Tracking trainee progress on the dashboards
- Liaising with volunteers for key programme engagement events such as mock interviews and external panels. Leading on briefings and communications with these volunteers
Delivery of Spear Career [20%]
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees
Training the Graduate Coach [10%]
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Graduate Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback
Trainee recruitment [10%]
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics
Continuous professional development
- Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and possibly supporting on leading internal training such as Grad Coach Training
Active participation in and support for church team and mission
- As the Spear programme is run in partnership with a local church partner, you will establish a strong personal connection with the church to develop the engagement and backing of church members and help build a strong network of supporters for the Spear programme. As part of this you may be asked to speak at church/events and contribute to prayer meetings as per Resurgo’s Christian ethos and the mission of the church
This role will suit you if:
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
- You are confident in giving feedback and having crucial conversations
- Able to lead others effectively
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
- You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
- Emotional resilience and good self-leadership in this areaYou have a sense of humour and want to have fun at work
- Strong administrative skills, competent and accurate and efficient in typing and work methods
You’ll be employed by St Peter’s Brighton (or affiliated Spear Trust), who partner closely with Resurgo to deliver the Spear Programme in Brighton.
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
- Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated Church Partnerships team.
- Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
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Make a difference for children now and for their future
We’re looking for someone to work with schools across Lewisham to improve the education and health potential of Young Carers. You’ll work alongside our wider team supporting Unpaid Carers across the borough.
You’ll develop relationships with schools and school staff, raising awareness and supporting the identification of Young Carers within education settings, and supporting the development of policy, guidance and resources. You’ll work one-to-one and with groups of Young Carers, and carry out home-based visits to offer support interventions.
As a Young Carers Schools Coordinator, you will also support the planning and delivery of the service’s activity package, including respite activities, online groups and face-to-face sessions.
Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with children, young people, and families in social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Young Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. You should be confident engaging with young people and teaching and non-teaching school professionals at all levels.
You should be an excellent communicator with great organisational skills, and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. This is a full-time role.
Apply today!
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
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Location: Remote working in primary to secondary schools and parishes within Bolton Deanery
Contract Type: 5-year fixed term - to 31st December 2028
Salary: £27,560 - £31,800 per annum FTE
Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week
Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, competitive employer pension contribution
The client is currently working with 33 schools and 33 churches in developing discipleship pathways for children and young people in Bolton. One key aspect of this project is the ‘Shades Project’, which focuses on racial justice and faith, supporting schools and churches in developing a culture for all children and young people, regardless of racial background, to thrive and flourish. In response to the exciting growth of the Shades Project, they are looking to appoint a Shades Schools Worker, to support the growing opportunities for Christian discipleship, and to embed the Shades ethos, in primary and secondary schools and parishes in Bolton deanery.
The Shades Schools Worker will work with the Shades team, in primary and secondary schools, delivering Shades Collective Worship and Shades ‘Safe Space’ workshops. They will also lead Shades Ambassadors groups, for those children and young people who are passionate about growing in their understanding of racial justice, the Christian faith and becoming courageous advocates. The Shades Schools Worker will also work with Bolton parishes and mission communities to promote the Christian message of God’s love for all of his children, encouraging children, young people and adults to celebrate their God-given identities and to grow spiritually.
The Shades Schools Worker will have many opportunities for training and development, as well as the creative freedom to develop initiatives for children and young people. They will work within a highly motivated and supportive team, who are committed to prayer and to welcoming children and young people into the life of the church.
The post holder should have experience of volunteering with children or young people in a church and/or school context. They will have a good knowledge of anti-racism and racial justice and a strong passion for a combined focus on the Christian faith and racial justice as well as experience of working with diverse communities.
To succeed, they need to be enthusiastic, relational, self-motivated and able to lead in a range of different contexts. They will be creative and able to lead and support activities in schools and parishes. They will be excellent communicators, with good interpersonal skills, sensitivity and an ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. They will be able to build and maintain effective working partnerships and have a working understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds. A passion for racial justice, the Christian faith and working with children and young people is essential. Experience of working within a racial justice context, although desirable, is not essential, given the wide range of training and development opportunities provided. A desire to learn and grow is very important.
You may have experience in the following: Worker, School Engagement Officer, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Education Outreach Worker, School Support Specialist, Academic Outreach Worker, Community Education Officer, Youth Development Worker, School Partnership Coordinator, Student Services Coordinator, Educational Liaison Specialist, and School Community Worker.
REF-215163
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Term time only, 22.5 hours per week (39 weeks)
As a Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Tutor, your primary responsibility will be to contribute effectively to the successful learning experiences of students with learning disabilities and or difficulties within the Station Road Training Centre provision. You will be working with the Curriculum & Quality Manager to ensure that learners progress through their courses and achieve their qualifications. You will provide lessons and activities which are interactive, engaging and adaptive to meet the needs of the learners whilst maintaining quality.
For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 12pm, Sunday 7th July 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 8th July 2024
Please bear in mind that we may close applications early if we receive sufficient candidates.
Location: The Downs Malvern
Contract: Permanent/Full time
Salary: £11.44 an hour
Hours: 40
Job description
A brand new Nursery will be opening in September 2024, for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Due to popular demand, they are looking to recruit 3 additional Nursery Nurses.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the youngest children and will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the Nursery provision remains at a consistently high standard. You will have a deep knowledge of Early Years Education and a willingness to nurture and support children in their early development.
This role is on a full-time basis, 40 hours per week, and is for 52 weeks, but there will be a 3-week shutdown period, therefore working 49 weeks.
It is a busy, vibrant, and successful co-educational preparatory school for boarding and day children aged between 3 and 13 years. They have a welcoming staff community and excellent facilities on a 55-acre site situated near Great Malvern on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills.
APPLICATIONS:
Full details of working at The Downs Malvern and the Application form can be found on their website: Job Vacancies | The Downs Malvern
Applications should be submitted no later than 7 July 2024. They reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date and therefore early applications are encouraged.
This post involves significant contact with children and the post holder will be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and they are therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The institution exists to provide a quality all-round education for pupils aged 6 months – 13 years old and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.
You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK, and qualifications during the selection process. They will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behavior with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before the interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
You may have experience in the following: Educator, Childcare Practitioner, Preschool Teacher, Daycare Assistant, Infant and Toddler Teacher, Child Development Associate, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, Childcare Worker, Early Learning Facilitator, Kindergarten Teacher, Early Years Educator, Pre-K Teacher, Childcare Provider, and Early Years Teacher.
REF-215020
About CAT
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Powys, Mid Wales.
CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.
Key activities include residential short courses, vocational training and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics, with online courses and events offered alongside in-person learning.
CAT launched the Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab in 2020 with support from the Moondance Foundation. This was initially a three year project and received further funding from the Moondance Foundation to run the Innovation Lab for a further three years. The aim of the project is to improve the capacity of councils and communities to turn climate emergency declarations into action and create systemic change in order to increase resilience to climate change.
This will be achieved by offering a programme of support aimed at increasing the competence, confidence and effectiveness of policy makers, communities and organisations in developing zero carbon policies and action plans. This support will include: using the Zero Carbon Britain model to provide people with the knowledge to create Zero Carbon Action Plans; delivering Zero Carbon Britain training using a ‘train the trainer’ model to increase the skills and capacity of communities to take action on climate change; supplying the tools to enable people to turn climate emergency declarations into action; setting up a digital resource hub and online network to provide peer support and increase confidence of individuals and communities to take action on climate change. In conjunction with the Zero Carbon Britain Hub, an Innovation Lab will identify key issues, priorities and tasks; develop ideas that impact on these areas; and create routes into larger scale impact or systems change.
Job details:
ZCBILM240216
Area of Responsibility:
Zero Carbon Britain Innovation Lab
Responsible to:
Co-CEO
Responsible for:
Research Assistant
External Trainers and consultants
Contract type: Fixed term – 2 years
Responsibility Grade: 7
Location: Flexible with regular visits to the CAT eco centre near Machynlleth
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. (1.0 FTE)
Working Days: Usually Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional weekend and evening working.
Salary and employee benefits:
£35,898 per annum.
CAT offers a generous annual leave allowance of 25 days p.a., plus bank holidays, plus additional allowance at Christmas (usually 3 days), plus 1 extra day for every year worked (up to 5 days).
CAT also offers an attractive package of employee benefits, including:
· a free cooked lunch and free hot drinks from the café whenever working from the CAT eco centre
· 40% discount on retail goods purchased from CAT
· Opportunities for CPD training, qualifications & professional memberships to be funded by CAT
· Opportunity to take 2 CAT short courses per year free-of-charge
· the opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
· a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme (planned)
· 5% pension contribution
· generous maternity and paternity entitlement and Death In Service benefit
· 2 hours per month for general health & wellbeing & 2 hours per month for Welsh language tuition.
Work remotely: See Location
Application deadline: 9am 5 July 2024
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 15 July 2024 (on site)
Expected start date: To be discussed at offer stage
Overview of Role
The postholder will manage the Zero Carbon Britain Innovation Lab, to improve the capacity of councils and communities to turn climate emergency declarations into action, identifying key issues, priorities and tasks, developing ideas that impact on these areas and creating routes into larger scale impact or systems change, in order to increase resilience to climate change.
Main Responsibilities
· To work with the Zero Carbon Britain Hub Team and External Evaluator, to clarify aims and capabilities, identifying key issues, priorities and tasks the Innovation Lab could help tackle, assessing current and potential innovation capabilities and gaps
· To design the Innovation Team model
· To manage all staff employed to deliver on the Innovation Lab
· To liaise with the Head of Development to identify other sources of funding for developing the Innovation Team model and building the Innovation team
· To develop and implement Innovation Lab methodology, piloting and delivering innovation Labs
· To put in place effective systems, policies and procedures for the effective management, monitoring and evaluation of the Innovation Lab in order to deliver on the project’s aims and objectives, outputs, outcomes and impact
· To work with the Graduate School of the Environment and contribute to teaching on the Masters in Behaviour Change and other Masters degrees
· To represent the Innovation Lab externally
· To liaise and work in partnership with appropriate external organisations, to support the needs of councils and communities to turn climate emergency declarations into action
· To manage external consultants and staff tasked with delivering training and consultancy
· To prepare marketing material and publicise the project and its activities
Any other appropriate duties as defined by the Co-CEO
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job summary
We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Education Coordinator, passionate about community-based learning to join our small and friendly team. The Education Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery and development of all aspects of the work of the adult and family learning programme and will have the opportunity to develop other provision at the centre. Our adult learning programme supports over 250 local adults each year through a range of programmes designed to improve their English language, digital and maths skills and increase their employability and involvement in the community. Our family learning programme supports over 200 children with online after-school classes in Maths, English and Science. You would also be responsible for coordinating 6 teachers remotely to deliver weekly online after-school classes for Year 3 to Year 9 in all three subjects. We also deliver a range of informal family learning provision across our Family Programme services to over 1000 users, and some of these programmes may be included in our Adult Education offer and so you will be required to support with the administration of these activities.
The Education Coordinator will be based at our centre at 2 Thorpe Close W10 5XL and will have responsibility for working with the heads of departments, tutors and education administrator, to plan and deliver the learning programme. The successful candidate will have a full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector, and delivery of FSE/ESOL at various levels would be desirable; have excellent leadership and inter-personal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; be highly organised and efficient.
The salary is £33,500 per annum and in addition to bank holidays we offer 25 days’ annual leave, additional Christmas time leave, a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and a comprehensive training programme.
The employment is subject to a probational period of twenty-six weeks from your start date of employment with Nova, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the leadership team’s satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you are employed.
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by 3pm on 10th July. If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview at a mutually agreeable date. If you would like any further information about the charity do look on our website.
The successful candidate must:
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Have a degree or equivalent and a full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector or equivalent experience.
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Teaching experience at various levels in the FSE/ESOL sector, ideally inclusive of preparing and entering students for FSE/ESOL exams.
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Have management experience in the education sector or in a relevant field
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Have experience in project management and coordinating across small teams and departments.
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Planning and implementing changes to curricula.
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Have excellent interpersonal, leadership and people management skills and be able to communicate effectively with and motivate a diverse range of people, both as individuals and groups.
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Be able to think creatively about different ways to help both staff and students to progress.
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Be able to carry out effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of courses alongside planning and implementing changes to curricula.
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Be self-motivated with a positive and enthusiastic personality and the ability to work as part of a small team.
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Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce and present reports to a variety of audiences.
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Take pride in being efficient, well organised and on top of tasks.
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Be able to use initiative, work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, prioritise and pay excellent attention to detail.
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Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to the provision of a quality service; the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and valuing equal opportunities and diversity.
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Be able to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to taking a full and active part in the life of the charity, including ad hoc support of other programmes, adapting to and managing change.
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Be highly computer literate, conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
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It is essential you have the right to work in the UK at the time of application – this is an office-based role in North Kensington, London.
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Desirable Experience
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Some knowledge and experience of the charity sector.
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Demonstrate experience of teaching FSE/ESOL to a high standard through ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ teaching observation records.
Responsibilities/ Core duties:
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To organise, administer and develop all aspects of the learning programme and achieve given targets for retention, achievement, pass rates and other set KPIs in all curriculum areas, including Adult Education and children’s after-school classes delivered by our Family Programme.
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To overview the accredited and non-accredited learning courses and develop curricula as appropriate.
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To organise appropriate accreditation in each curriculum area and ensure that the requirements of the awarding body/ies are met as an internal verifier, and ensure that all paperwork meets the required standard of the awarding body/ies.
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To ensure that the RARPA process is fully implemented.
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To ensure compliance with OFSTED rules and procedures.
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To plan progression routes into further learning or employment.
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To work within the agreed departmental budgets and targets set by funders.
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To manage the teachers and tutors, including regular observations, performance management and professional support, including children’s teachers delivering after-school classes remotely.
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To identify and assess the continuous professional development needs of tutors and organise and facilitate education team meetings, including the Family Programme children’s teachers.
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To keep up to date with national and regional developments in adult learning and cascade the information appropriately.
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To plan and monitor the programme of courses in each area of the curriculum including liaison and/or partnership with other organisations, timetabling, holiday cover, including the Family Programme after school classes for children.
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To oversee volunteer tutors to include monitoring, feedback and follow-up and ensure the line managers are assigned for specific subjects, including volunteer online classroom assistants or teachers for the Family Programme.
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To maintain a Tutor Area on Share Point with examples of best practice and practical tips and advice for both Adult Education and Family Programme.
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To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
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To oversee internal and external data input and use data on enrolment, retention and achievement to monitor and plan provision.
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To monitor and report on Children’s classroom attendance and learning progress in our Family Programme classes.
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To prepare and present written reports to Heads of Department, trustees and funders as required, to include the analysis of attendance and achievement data
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To attend staff and trustee meetings, as required.
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To prepare and present the annual and termly quality assurance and learner progress documents (eg. SAR – Self Assessment Report).
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To oversee examinations across the organization and work with the exam boards in meeting their standards and requirements.
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To maintain and develop our links with other organisations within the local area and London-wide.
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To market and promote courses and services in order to attract potential learners through local schools, public organisations and community networks.
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To deliver agreed elements of the learning courses and prepare syllabuses, evaluate individual lesson plans, schemes of work, sessions and courses.
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To be available to cover, or arrange cover, to ensure all planned classes and courses go ahead.
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To encourage students to extend their engagement in the community and to play a full part in the activities of the charity.
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To create/ collate and manage calendar of events for Education, organise trips, workshops and talks for adult learners.
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To provide a work environment that engenders positive energy, creativity and teamwork, to include regular tutor meetings and listen to/ act upon issues and concerns and by setting a professional example.
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To support the wider work of the charity and undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
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Be competent in promoting the work of the wider Nova New Opportunities team to a variety of corporates, statutory and voluntary organisations
As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us by 15th July 2024, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position.
Nova New Opportunities is committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse team and student population. We are also committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Application Instructions
PLACE OF WORK: 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL as well as some outreach offsite
SALARY: £33,500
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours a week. Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required. Time off in lieu will be awarded in accordance with our policy document.
HOLIDAY: 25 days per annum + bank holidays + days between Christmas and New Year.
MANAGEMENT: This position will be line-managed by the Heads of Service.
QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE QUALITIES: A full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector such as DTLLS (ESOL/ ESOL Literacy/ Literacy) or PGCE/Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL/ ESOL Literacy/ Literacy), or another equivalent qualification, is desirable. Ideally, although not essential, the candidate should hold QTLS or QTS and other relevant qualifications to teach numeracy, literacy or ICT. Qualifications in internal verification and/or observation of teaching and learning would be preferred. Management experience in the education sector or in a relevant field; experience of delivering FSE/ESOL at various levels, ideally preparing and entering students for FSE/ESOL exams. A track record of good – outstanding teaching. Ideally QTLS or QTS and other relevant qualifications to teach numeracy, literacy or ICT. Experience of internal verification and observation of teaching. Excellent inter-personal and management skills; excellent written English and digital skills; efficient organisation skills; an outstanding teacher; creativity and innovation.
TRAINING: There is an initial induction period and on-going support.
APPLICATION: Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to work with us and how your knowledge and experience meets the personal specification. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will be held on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
If you have not heard back from us by 15th July 2024 you have not been successful.
CLOSING DATE: 3pm, 10th July 2024. We suggest applicants submit in good time because late applications will not be considered.
SELECTION PROCESS: If shortlisted, to be interviewed at a mutually agreeable date. Shortlisted candidates might be invited to demonstrate your skills and competencies via set practical tasks.
If you have not heard back from us by 15th July 2024 you have not been successful.
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to work with us and how your knowledge and experience meets the personal specification. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will be held on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
If you have not heard back from us by 15th July 2024 you have not been successful.
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We are recruiting for a Children’s Support Worker who will be working closely with children and their mothers who are living in our refuges escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, to provide personal welfare support and ensure that our clients are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
A key requirement is to provide personal one to one and group support to children and young people to ensure they are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. The post holder will support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence and plan and provide stimulating, safe, and appropriate activities.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Description:
- Closing Date: ASAP
- Salary: £15,840 (£26,400 full time equivalent)
- Working Pattern: Part time – 3 days a week. For two days of the week the UAO is based in the School and the 3rd working day is Friday (based at home), which is a compulsory working day for training and team meetings.
- Contract: Permanent
- Job Location: Lambeth, London.
- Interview date: Thursday 20th June/ Thursday 27th June
- Start date: Monday 19th August
- Reporting to: Programme Manager
About the organisation
We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We’re passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.
Our mission is to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are more than twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
Why work at The Access Project
People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we’re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Programmes, Strategy & Impact, Volunteering, Fundraising & Communications and Operations to achieve our mission.
In the last year we engaged with staff across our organisation and co-created an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision and strategic objectives. Our work on this will develop throughout 2024 to ensure The Access Project can foster an equitable place to work.
We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work.
Our values
Empowerment
We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.
Courage
We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.
Impact
We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.
Inclusion
We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.
Ownership
We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?”
Role responsibilities
- Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme
- Match students with volunteer tutors
- Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance
- Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university
applications
- Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided)
- Monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
- Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive
experience of the programme
- Manage tutor relationships and attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring of systems, emailing and making phone calls
- Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities
contributing to the smooth running of the programme
- Chair and present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on
programme progress.
- University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, and attending university site visits, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).
- Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s
Programme Managers or Director
Person specification
- Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately
- Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels
- Able to effectively time manage
- Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school
- Resilient and adaptable
- Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
- PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
- Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
- Interest-free travelcard loans
- Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable
- Cyclescheme loans
- 3 paid Volunteering Days
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
- CPD options
- The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
Safeguarding Statement
The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are working towards improvements with equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose.The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.
Present or most recent employment
It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.