Children's Residential Support Worker
Break Charity - Mundesley
£25,174 to £25,585 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Support Worker Salary: £29,071 to £29,482 per annum, depending on qualifications (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night). Hours: Full time (38 hours per week) This role could require a mixture of sleep-ins and waking nights, depending on the needs of the home. Sleep in’s are paid at an additional £64.95 per night. Location: Mundesley, Norfolk Why Break? At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, helping to launch a vital service within Break’s solo children’s homes in Norfolk and making a real difference in the lives of young people in care. We are seeking experienced residential childcare professionals to make a real, lasting impact. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes. About You As a Break Support Worker you’ll be working hands-on day in day out with the young people living in the children’s home. For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. Break’s solo children’s homes offer these individuals the full attention they need to be able to thrive. You’ll work with a tight-knit team of colleagues to build a relationship and trust bond with the young people living at the home. You’ll be a positive role model, supporting them in overcoming their previous trauma and learning to trust in adults again, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services. You will encourage new experiences, supporting the young people to develop their own identity. You’ll be patient, thrive in a team environment, able to support those around you and have the emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations. To be successful in the role you’ll be a good team player, and a problem solver. You will need to successfully complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within the first 24 months of support work. This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team. Please note that you must have a full, valid, manual driving licence. You will be required to work shifts. The basic annual salary range for this role is £25,174 - £25,585. If your application is successful, your job offer will be based on these amounts. In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits: • Free, career-enhancing qualifications • An enhanced “golden hello” bonus scheme welcoming you to our services, with £1000 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £1000 at the six-month mark. (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) • A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions) • 31 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) • Annual leave purchase • Additional service-related holiday from 2 years • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company funded medical cash plan • Enhanced sick pay and family friendly leave • Pension salary sacrifice • Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary • Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed) • Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives • The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum • Cycle to Work and Tech scheme • And more Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section. If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. Additional Information We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break. To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace. All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via contactrecruitment@break-charity.org This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children CR3108 #IND1
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Team Leader - Norcot Early Years Centre
Reading Borough Council - Reading, Berkshire
£33,119 to £37,563 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Team Leader to join the team in our Waterside Day Care building to start as soon as possible. The post is permanent. We require either a 37 hour per week full-time post offered as early/late shift on alternate weeks. Early shift is 7.40am to 4pm Late shift is 9.55am to 6.15pm with an hour for lunch break. Or 4 days a week compressed 8am-6.15pm or 7.45-6pm with an hour lunch. A job in early years and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child’s early education and help to shape their future. No matter what the day brings, you’ll feel joy in seeing children grow, learn and flourish. You will be a keyworker for a group of children and be part of an established, experienced team of staff to meet the needs of individual children’s needs by completing relevant paperwork and working to the revised EYFS. You will model positive social interaction and play to provide exciting learning experiences. All staff are required to demonstrate inclusive practice at all times. At Norcot Early Years Centre, we’re proud to offer a supportive, rewarding, and inclusive place to work, where every member of staff is valued for the difference they make. We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. What we offer: A vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment – where passionate, dedicated staff work together to support and educate children with a wide range of needs and abilities. A strong, professional team – backed by an experienced and approachable Senior Management Team who are committed to your success. Excellent community partnerships – working closely with families, governors, and the wider community to create the best possible outcomes for children. Comprehensive training and development – Safeguarding, Health & Safety, First Aid, Food safety, Prevent, Fraud Awareness, GDPR, Equality, Cyber Security within the induction period, further regular continuous opportunities for professional growth. Career progression opportunities – with support for further qualifications and development within the Centre and the wider Council. 60% staff discount on childcare fees - subject to availability within the nursery school or day care. A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing – with a culture that values balance, recognition, and care for every team member. One paid wellbeing day per year (pro rata) to support your work-life balance. Plus, as part of Reading Borough Council, you’ll have access to a generous benefits package including: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for LGPS members). Season Ticket Loan – to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work. Lease Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme – lease a brand new, greener car for three years, with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee. Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – offering professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it. Cycle to Work Scheme and other local discounts via the Council’s staff benefits portal. Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service. (calculated in pay for TTO positions)
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SEN Teacher/DT & Arts Curriculum Lead Post
Kingswode Hoe School - Colchester
£32,916 to £51,048 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are recruiting! Kingswode Hoe School is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school environment for pupils aged 5-16 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and complex needs. We encourage pupils and staff to GROW! We are looking for a passionate, skilled and well-organised teacher to join our team of specialist staff in our MLD Special School team and Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team and Trust. We believe in sharing best practice and provide excellent, informative training and supportive mentoring to be able to have a positive impact on pupil learning and outcomes straight away. About Us… Our pupils are eager to learn-"Behaviour is a strength at KHS" Challenge Partner Review We have a skilled, diverse, team with expertise and experience in MLD, SLD, SEMH, Primary, Secondary and GROW settings, who actively share best practice and welcome innovation and new ideas. We encourage professional growth with time allocated as part of working hours for ongoing training needs. Variety- no two days are the same! We put pupils at the heart of our decision making. We are lucky to have specialist facilities, high quality resources and working environment. SEAX Trust application must be completed - available on the school website, or from school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Children's Residential Support Worker (Disability Service) (Relief)
Break
£12.74 to £12.95 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
The Vacancy Relief Support Worker Salary: £12.74 to £12.95 per hour, depending on qualifications Hours: As and when required (evenings and weekends) Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk Why Break? At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work. About the role We are seeking experienced residential childcare professionals to make a real, lasting impact. For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. Every milestone in our disability services is celebrated and treasured. We can’t promise every day will be easy, but we can promise the sense of pride you’ll feel for the young people you support and care for. Our children’s homes are more than just a place to stay—they are warm, welcoming environments where children and young people who for various reasons, cannot live with their own families can feel safe, cared for, and valued. About you As a Children’s support worker, no two days are the same and you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes. You will encourage new experiences and support young people to develop their own identity, confidence, and independence, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services. Day to day you may find yourself planning and taking part in trips and activities alongside learning new skills to help young people overcome communication difficulties. This role may occasionally involve a physical element helping young people in and out of wheelchairs and using hoists. You will need to successfully complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within the first 24 months of support work- This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team. *Please note that you must have a full, valid, manual driving licence. In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits: • Free, career-enhancing qualifications • A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company funded medical cash plan • Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed) • Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives • The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum • And more Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section. If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. Additional Information People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break. To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace. All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via contactrecruitment@break-charity.org This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children MH3053 #IND1
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Debt Advice Officer
Reading Borough Council - Reading, Berkshire
£29,071 to £34,811 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Your contracted base is the Civic Offices, with the option to work hybrid currently. You will need to attend the Civic for training, meetings and delivering appointments when necessary. These arrangements may change with business need. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the role You would be required to: Provide friendly, professional customer service across all channels, responding with empathy and resolving enquiries wherever possible. Give personalised debt advice, including preparing financial statements, reviewing income and spending, and explaining suitable debt options. Support residents to maximise income by completing benefit checks, helping with applications, maintaining claims, challenging decisions, and accessing discounts or social tariffs. Assess and review Crisis and Resilience Fund applications for Crisis Payments and Housing Payments, and Discretionary Council Tax Support applications in line with legislation and Council policy. Verify Universal Credit housing costs and process Alternative Payment Arrangement requests accurately to prevent financial loss for residents or the Council. Maintain accurate, uptodate case records and financial information in line with data protection requirements and Council standards. Reading Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Debt Advice Officer to join our Tenant Services team. In this vital role, you’ll support tenants and residents across Reading to manage their finances, maximise income, sustain tenancies, and prevent homelessness. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service across multiple access channels including face-to-face, telephone, email, and text. You’ll be the first point of contact for many service users, responding promptly and professionally to enquiries. Using your knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, you’ll aim to resolve issues at the first point of contact and provide tailored support to those in financial difficulty. Key Responsibilities Include: Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries across multiple channels, resolving issues at first contact where possible. Provide tailored debt advice and budgeting support to tenants and residents, including preparing Standard Financial Statements and prioritising debts. Assist service users with welfare benefit claims, backdating requests, and challenging decisions using legislation and policy. Promote financial inclusion, digital access, and safer borrowing practices such as Credit Unions. Assess and review applications for Crisis and Resilience Fund for Crisis Payments and Housing Payments, and Council Tax Support accurately and efficiently. Conduct outreach appointments and home visits where necessary, following lone worker procedures. Maintain accurate records and contribute to team performance targets and KPIs. Collaborate with internal teams and external organisations to improve service delivery and integration. Attend community events and deliver training sessions to raise awareness of financial support services. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave A wide range of flexible working opportunities Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact David Pidduck at David.Pidduck@reading.gov.uk Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 Interview Date: Week Commencing 28th September 2026 Interview Process: Interviews will take place in person at the Civic Offices and will last up to 45 minutes.
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Supervising Social Worker
The National Fostering Group - Belfast
£36,000 - £46,000 dependent on experience (+£3,000 car allowance)
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Belfast Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 dependent on experience (+£3,000 car allowance) About Kindercare Kindercare is a local, non-profit making Fostering Agency. We are part of the National Fostering Group – the largest Independent Fostering Agency in the UK. Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 88% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! Please read more about why our employees love working here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574411 With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. In Northern Ireland, we work with Local Health and Social Care Trusts to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies across the UK are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of. We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you’ve had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: 27 days holiday, increasing with service up to 32 days + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays Bonus schemes Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you. Just some of the things on offer: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options Salary sacrifice Eco Car Scheme and Cycle Scheme Tech benefit And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job ID: 324072
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Test Engineer
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service - Edinburgh
from £39,936 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland's prosecution service, working at the heart of the justice system to deliver essential services for communities across the country. As a Test Engineer within our Information Services Division, you will play an important role in supporting the digital systems and services that enable COPFS to deliver its work effectively and efficiently. Working as part of an experienced Software Testing Team, you will help ensure that digital products and services are reliable, accessible and fit for purpose. Collaborating with developers, business analysts and a wide range of stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality solutions that support colleagues across Scotland and help drive continuous improvement across our digital services.
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Lawyer - Contracts
Staffordshire County Council - SP1
£46,579 to £50,908 a year
PermanentFull time
We are a modern and progressive authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach. Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, consisting of lawyers, trainees and support staff, with a key focus on staff training, retention and progression. The service supports the county council in the delivery of its objectives by providing quality services to support the Council’s functions. The successful candidate will undertake a rewarding varied caseload of commercial, contracts and procurement matters so previous experience of assisting/managing a commercial contract and procurement caseload within either public sector or private practice is essential. There are a number of benefits to working at Staffordshire County Council including generous holiday entitlement, flexi time, annual leave purchase scheme, employee discounts, local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We understand the importance of a work-life balance and currently offer remote working with attendance at our Stafford office on flexible patterns and in accordance with business need. Main Responsibilities Main responsibilities will include: Providing practical, grounded, legal and commercial advice regarding a wide range of commercial and procurement matters ranging in complexity; Negotiating and leading client/project meetings, drafting and advising on a variety of commercial contracts, projects and related issues; Advising on the Council's Constitution; Building strong internal and external relationships including high standards of honesty and integrity; Utilise critical thinking skills and working under minimal supervision; Adhering to the Legal Services Unit’s LEXCEL quality standards Recording all chargeable time spent on matters and non-chargeable activity in accordance with the council’s time recording system; Independently managing own caseload and files on the electronic case management system The Ideal Candidate The minimum criteria that will be used to shortlist for this role will be: Be a qualified Solicitor/fellow of CILEX with practice rights or Barrister with: Proven commercial contracts experience, within either the public sector and/or private practice with a comprehensive understanding of the law relating to contracts and knowledge of procurement and local government practices, including advising on internal governance, financial and procurement regulations; Experience in representing and advising clients at high level case related meetings and confident in negotiating, leading client/project meetings, drafting and advising on a variety of commercial contracts, projects and related issues; The ability to clearly and engagingly communicate whether verbally, digitally or in writing. The ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This is a hybrid role. Interviews will be held during the week starting 12 October 2026 For more information about this role or if you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable, please contact Georgina Dean, Team Senior on 01785 854 880 or email at georgina.dean@staffordshire.gov.uk or Vaneeti Walia, Team Senior on 01785 854 854 or email at vaneeti.walia@staffordshire.gov.uk Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. Please note: The minimum criteria in the ideal candidate section detailed above will be used if you are applying under one of our Interview Guarantee Schemes, detailed below. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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Lecturer in Motor Vehicle
Chichester College Group - BN43 5FF
£27,785 - £43,325 per annum
On-sitePermanentFull time
This role may be eligible for a targeted retention incentive payment of up to £6,000. For full details and eligibility criteria please see Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Turn your automotive expertise into a rewarding teaching career! Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking for a new challenge, you'll inspire the next generation of technicians while continuing to develop your own career in a supportive and well-equipped learning environment. As our Lecturer in Motor Vehicle, you will: · Deliver engaging, practical and inspiring teaching across Entry Level to Level 3 Motor Vehicle and Motorsport programmes. · Prepare learners for successful careers by developing their technical knowledge, practical competence and professional behaviours. · Plan, assess and monitor learner progress, providing high-quality feedback that enables every student to achieve their potential. · Work collaboratively with colleagues and employers to maintain an industry-relevant curriculum that reflects current automotive technologies and employer needs. What we can offer you in this role: · Teach from our unique Shoreham Airport campus, using specialist automotive and motorsport workshops equipped with industry-standard facilities. · Join a high-performing, supportive team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development. · Build strong links with leading employers, providing students with valuable industry placements, enrichment opportunities and clear progression routes. · Be trusted to bring your industry expertise into the classroom, helping shape the next generation of automotive professionals. What you will bring to the role: · A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Motor Vehicle, Automotive Engineering or a closely related discipline. · Current or recent industry experience within the automotive, motorsport or vehicle maintenance sector. · A passion for developing people, with the ability to motivate and inspire learners from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. · Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning and student outcomes. Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information. · Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay. · 40 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. · Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities. · Employee Assistance Programme. · Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. · Continuous professional development opportunities. Looking to get into teaching? · We are always looking for people from industry to share their knowledge and expertise. · We offer a fully funded Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, plus other alternative options.
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Sector Support and Development Consultant
Lincolnshire County Council - Lincoln, Lincolnshire
£36,581 to £40,440 a year
HybridTemporaryFull time
Job Title: Sector Support and Development Consultant (3 year fixed term contract) Salary: £36,581 - £40,440 Location: Lincoln with travel around Lincolnshire Closing Date: 4th October 2026 Interviews: 23rd October 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sector Support and Development Consultant to join our Early Years and Childcare Support Team on a three year fixed term contract. Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements. The government’s Plan for Change places children at the heart of its priorities, with the ambition that a record proportion of children start school ready to learn by 2028. This ambition, set out in Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life (July 2025), underpins our work across Lincolnshire. As a Sector Support and Development Consultant, you will work directly with early years and childcare providers across Lincolnshire to support the effective and safe delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will play a key role in helping settings meet the statutory safeguarding and welfare requirements set out in Section 3 of the EYFS, supporting the creation of high‑quality, welcoming and safe environments for children. Key Responsibilities Support early years and childcare settings to meet statutory requirements, with a particular focus on safeguarding and child protection Promote a strong culture of vigilance to help keep children safe Support settings to navigate and understand the Early Years Ofsted Inspection Toolkit Deliver training to providers across the sector Complete audits, quality reviews and improvement work with early years settings and out‑of‑school settings Work collaboratively with the Early Years and Childcare Support Team, Family Help Consultants and other partner professionals Build positive, trusting relationships within the early years and childcare sector to support a sector‑led improvement model Contribute to improved educational outcomes for young children across Lincolnshire What We're Looking For We're seeking a motivated and knowledgeable professional who can demonstrate: A degree, or equivalent experience and capability to work at degree level A current and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification, together with experience of leading and managing teams Extensive knowledge of the 0 to 11 age range, including current childcare legislation, child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Childcare Register A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities A strong understanding of the Early Years Ofsted Inspection Toolkit Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and respond effectively to a fast-paced environment Confidence in delivering training, providing professional support and challenge, and building positive relationships with a range of childcare providers A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of their application within childcare, education and service delivery settings The ability to work effectively in situations of ambiguity and change A collaborative approach and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families through partnership working A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as regular travel across Lincolnshire is required Our Offer
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