16387 - Probation Officer Returner Scheme - South West
Ministry of Justice - South West
£35,130 to £42,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
This is a rolling campaign; applicants cannot reapply within a six-month period. This scheme is open to former, qualified probation officers who have left the Civil Service within the last five years. If you are a former qualified probation officer who has left the Civil Service less than 5 years ago, and have completed your probationary period and training, we would like you to consider returning to the Probation Service and joining your former colleagues, to keep the public safe and rehabilitate people on probation. Should you meet the eligibility criteria, and your application is accepted by the Probation Service, we can offer you a fast-track return to the service with no requirement to undertake a lengthy application form, interview and repeat any entry level training or assessment process. When considering applications, we take into account a range of relevant factors such as business need, location availability and previous employment history. We will contact you to discuss your potential work base location, subject to passing pre-employment checks. Please note: Former civil servants do not have the right to return. It is at the discretion of the Probation Service whether to reinstate former civil servants. This Returners Scheme utilises Exception 5 of the Recruitment Principles, which provides a mechanism for former civil servants to return, without necessarily going through fair and open competition again. Further information can be found here: Home - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk) If you have left the service more than 5 years ago, please visit Current vacancies – Prison and Probation Jobs for all our current vacancies. If you are not yet ready to re-join at this time, you can still be part of our Probation Alumni Network to be kept up date on the latest developments for probation returners. Click here to register to the Probation Alumni Network. Eligibility: Civil Service Exception 5 terms are as follows: • Former civil servants who were previously appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition may be re-appointed (to a permanent or fixed-term appointment) within a maximum of five years of leaving the Civil Service. • Civil Servants can return to a role that is the same grade as when they left, or lower. • Civil servants cannot return on promotion under Exception 5. • Civil Servants can return within 5 years of leaving their last post. • There is no right of return for any individual, this is a matter of business need in the relevant civil service organisation. • This offer is open to all former qualified probation officers subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and who have left the Civil Service: • Through resignation or retirement in the last 5 years and who, before leaving, had successfully completed their probationary period. Options for working arrangements and contract: During the application process, you'll need to choose a probation region. If your application meets the eligibility criteria, we'll subsequently get in touch with you to talk about your designated work base Please only indicate preferences where you are prepared to work. We will therefore endeavour to offer you a vacancy within a 60-minute commute of your home location. The following options are available: • Full or part-time either permanent or temporary contract –temporary contracts are available for three, six or nine months. • Flexible contractual terms. For temporary contract appointments: We are offering temporary contracts on a three, six- or nine-month basis with the opportunity to extend the contract up to a maximum of two years, should you wish to do so and if there is a continuing requirement for your services. As a temporary member of staff, you will receive the full range of Civil Service benefits other than permanent tenure. You will be automatically enrolled for pension although you may opt out. You will be entitled to 25 days' leave per annum, pro rata. Pre-employment checks: You will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Occupational Health Review, and security vetting which all successful candidates are required to pass. The level of security checks required is Enhanced Level 2, including DBS Enhanced. Once in your role, you will require access to the multi-agency ViSOR database, and you will therefore be required to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2. This is routine and will apply to anyone who has been absent from the service for more than 28 days. Training: At the point of return, an individualised training needs analysis will be completed to identify training that has been completed and to schedule any relevant training that is required. Full time salary: • £35,130 + London allowance of £4,250 for London, Staines, and Watford base location where applicable. • Higher starting salaries (in line with current policy) can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Benefits To find out more about the fantastic benefits HMPPS has to offer please click here: Why work for HM Prison and Probation Service? – Prison and Probation Jobs Location: South West England, UK
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16568 - Senior Probation Officer Returner Scheme - South West
Ministry of Justice - South West
from £44,100 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Senior Probation Officer Returner Scheme This is a rolling campaign; applicants cannot reapply within a six-month period. This scheme is open to former, qualified senior probation officers who have left the Civil Service within the last five years. If you are a former qualified senior probation officer who has left the Civil Service less than 5 years ago, and have completed your probationary period and training, we would like you to consider returning to the Probation Service and joining your former colleagues, to keep the public safe and rehabilitate people on probation. Should you meet the eligibility criteria, and your application is accepted by the Probation Service, we can offer you a fast-track return to the service with no requirement to undertake a lengthy application form, interview and repeat any entry level training or assessment process. When considering applications, we take into account a range of relevant factors such as business need, location availability and any previous employment history. We will contact you to discuss your potential work base location, subject to passing pre-employment checks. Please note: Former civil servants do not have the right to return. It is at the discretion of the Probation Service whether to reinstate former civil servants. This Returners Scheme utilises Exception 5 of the Recruitment Principles, which provides a mechanism for former civil servants to return, without necessarily going through fair and open competition again. Further information can be found here: Home - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk) If you have left the service more than 5 years ago, please visit Current vacancies – Prison and Probation Jobs for all our current vacancies. If you are not yet ready to re-join at this time, you can still be part of our Probation Alumni Network to be kept up date on the latest developments for probation returners. Click here to register to the Probation Alumni Network. NB: The Probation Alumni Network is for Probation and Senior Probation Officer roles. Eligibility: Civil Service Exception 5 terms are as follows: Former civil servants who were previously appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition may be re-appointed (to a permanent or fixed-term appointment) within a maximum of five years of leaving the Civil Service. Civil Servants can return to a role that is the same grade as when they left, or lower. Civil servants cannot return on promotion under Exception 5. Civil Servants can return within 5 years of leaving their last post. This offer is open to all former qualified senior probation officers subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and who have left the Civil Service: Through resignation or retirement in the last 5 years and who, before leaving, had successfully completed their probationary period. Options for working arrangements and contract: During the application process, you'll need to choose a probation region. If your application meets the eligibility criteria, we'll subsequently get in touch with you to talk about your designated work base. Please only indicate preferences where you are prepared to work. We will therefore endeavour to offer you a vacancy within a 60-minute commute of your home location. The following options are available: Full or part-time either permanent or temporary contract –temporary contracts are available for three, six or nine months. Flexible contractual terms. For temporary contract appointments: We are offering temporary contracts on a three, six- or nine-month basis with the opportunity to extend the contract up to a maximum of two years, should you wish to do so and if there is a continuing requirement for your services. As a temporary member of staff, you will receive the full range of Civil Service benefits other than permanent tenure. You will be automatically enrolled for pension although you may opt out. You will be entitled to 25 days' leave per annum, pro rata. Pre-employment checks: You will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Occupational Health Review, and security vetting which all successful candidates are required to pass. The level of security checks required is Enhanced Level 2, including DBS Enhanced. Once in your role, you will require access to the multi-agency ViSOR database, and you will therefore be required to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2. This is routine and will apply to anyone who has been absent from the service for more than 28 days. Training: At the point of return, an individualised training needs analysis will be completed to identify training that has been completed and to schedule any relevant training that is required. Full time salary: £44,100 + London allowance of £4,250 for London, Staines, and Watford base location where applicable. Higher starting salaries (in line with current policy) can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Benefits To find out more about the fantastic benefits HMPPS has to offer please click here: Why work for HM Prison and Probation Service? – Prison and Probation Jobs
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Early Years Practitioners Level 2 & Level 3
Puffins of Exeter Ltd - Exeter, Devon
£12.71 to £14.21 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Exeter. Heavitree, St Leonards. Clystheath Sowton & City Centre Join Our Team! Early Years Practitioners Qualified to Level 2 or level 3 wanted for our Nurseries in Exeter. Are you passionate about shaping young minds in a nurturing and inspiring environment? We are looking for dedicated Early Years Practitioners with Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications to join our friendly teams in Exeter & Dawlish! About the Role: • Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS • Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment • Building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues • Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning About You: • Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (or working towards it) • Enthusiastic, caring, and committed to child development • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS framework What We Offer: • A supportive and welcoming team • Competitive salary based on experience • Competitive salary based on experience • Good additional benefits package • Ongoing training and career development • A fun and rewarding workplace! Apply today! Send your CV and cover letter to HR@puffinsofexeter.com. We can’t wait to hear from you! (This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.) Location: Exeter, Devon
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant
St Christopher's Multi Academy Tust - Exeter
On-sitePermanentPart time
Are you ready to make a difference to individual lives, supporting learning and community? We are looking for two individuals to work in our amazing school. As a Teaching Assistant for Ladysmith Junior School in Exeter, you will work under the guidance of teaching staff with an agreed system of supervision, to implement work/care/support programmes in or out of the classroom to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teachers in the management of pupils.
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Electrician (Level 3) Exeter
Gov Facility Services Limited - Exeter, Devon
£41,964.47 to £41,964.47 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Level 3 Qualified Electrician Location: HMP Exeter, EX4 4EX Salary: £41,964.47 per annum including £1,000 additional allowances Contract: Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week We are seeking a Level 3 Electrical Installations qualified Electrician to join our Facilities Maintenance team at HMP Exeter, a Category B Adult Male local prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Exeter runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community. As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, other Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all. If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for an Electrician with a combination of: - Certificate in BS7671:2018 (18th edition) - Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrotechnical Services (City & Guilds/EAL), including relevant NVQs and competency assessments (AM2/AM2S). For example: 2367 or 2357. - Two years' experience working in a role as a fully qualified electrician - Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems - Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations - Good Health & Safety knowledge - Excellent organisational, time management and people skills If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society. Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts. You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference. Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone. Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teaching Vacancies - Exeter, Devon
PermanentPart time
What skills and experience we're looking for For Trinity VA C of E Primary & Nursery School, we are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who: • Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals, groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, i.e. for PPA or leadership duties; • Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or the desire to do so; • Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources; • Will need to be able to cover classes across the school; • SEND experience advantageous but not essential; • Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion; • Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be; • Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve; • Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference What the school offers its staff We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve. The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools across Devon & Somerset, making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation. We live our mission and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional Trust comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence. We are truly collaborative, and we work together within and across our schools to ensure that all our children and staff members achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our everyday practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals. We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools. Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every staff member. The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’, and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all. Further details about the role Applicants with a particular specialism, such as MFL, music or sports, are encouraged to apply but not essential Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Apprentice Project Administrator (Level 3)
Exeter College - Exeter
£18,985.73 to £24,519.88 a year
On-siteApprenticeshipFull time
Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll contribute to the Construction Technical Excellence and Construction Skills Exchange programmes, helping to keep projects running smoothly and ensuring important information and evidence is accurate and up to date. You’ll process placement records, organise evidence to support funding claims and communicate confidently with colleagues, clients and delivery partners. Please visit our website to view a full job description and person specification.
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Apprentice Project Administrator (Level 3)
eTeach UK Limited - Exeter, Devon
£18,985.73 - £24,519.88 dependent on age
On-siteContractFull time
Are you organised, curious and ready to build your skills in a real working environment? Join Exeter College as a Level 3 Apprentice Project Administrator and gain a valuable administration qualification while developing practical experience in data management, project support and the use of Microsoft Excel.Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll contribute to the Construction Technical Excellence and Construction Skills Exchange programmes, helping to keep projects running smoothly and ensuring important information and evidence is accurate and up to date. You’ll process placement records, organise evidence to support funding claims and communicate confidently with colleagues, clients and delivery partners.We’re looking for someone who is reliable, organised and has a great eye for detail, with good written communication and numeracy skills. You don’t need to have lots of experience – what matters most is your willingness to learn, your positive attitude and your enthusiasm for developing a career in administration and project support.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional college environment, learn from experienced colleagues and work towards a recognised qualification, all while playing a part in programmes supporting the development of construction skills across the South West.If you enjoy working with information, like keeping things organised and are ready to take your first steps into a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more. And see what our staff have to say here. Benefits We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping. ApplyIf you’re reading this on our website, click on the apply button, below. If you’re reading this advert on another site, visit our vacancies page.Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026 at midnight.Interview Date: Monday 26th October 2026.No CVs or agencies please. Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
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