Total 6 Manager level Education / Training job vacancies in Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2TF

Are you an experienced School Business Manager with a dynamic outlook?

I am working with a inclusive and innovative KS3 and KS4 Pupil Referral Unit who is looking for a committed School Business Manager who can make a difference in the workplace.

This school is a centre of excellence in alternative provision offering academic and vocational qualifications to students from within the local authority, alongside a short stay provision to provide supportive interventions for identified mainstream students, and an outreach team providing targeted support to secondary students within mainstream schools.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

- Management of the strategy and operation of business functions within the school, including ICT

- Financial Management, including budget and procurement

- Ensuring maintenance of Health and Safety, facilities management

- Human resources management

- General management of team and administration

Experience required:

• Experience of managing a budget of £3.5million +
• Experience of proactively commissioning and developing partnerships with external providers of services
• Experience of negotiating and agreeing contracts
• Experience working in a school or college setting at a management level
• Experience of working with local authorities, parents, professionals and other stakeholders within an educational setting
• Experience of effectively leading and managing people

This is a full time, 52 week permanent role with the opportunity to work from home during the holidays.

If you have the relevant experience in a role like this and you would like to work in a diverse school that offers opportunities to grow as a leader, we would love to hear from you. If you know of anyone who would be, we have a fantastic refer a friend scheme.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We Are Seeking Someone Who:

• Has a proven track record of effective school leadership, whether as a serving Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, or senior leader in the primary phase.
• Exhibits excellent leadership and strategic skills and demonstrates the ability to lead and inspire an effective team.
• Shares the same values as our school community and is committed to fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Possesses the ability to support, inspire, and empower our staff and pupils to reach their full potential.
• Demonstrates a clear vision for school improvement and the capacity to build on our existing successes, enabling our children to flourish and thrive.
• Will embrace our commitment to diversity and inclusion and will work collaboratively with staff, pupils, and parents to uphold our high standards.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, lively, and caring school environment with enthusiastic, well-behaved children and a committed team of staff.
• A fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young children.
• A school that is central to its community, working collaboratively with other educational institutions and the Local Authority to achieve the highest standards for our pupils.
• An active and responsive Governing Body dedicated to supporting the strategic vision of the school.
• A strong commitment to continuing professional development, ensuring that our staff are equipped with the tools and training necessary to excel.

Further details about the role

Kempston Rural Primary School is a well-established two-form entry maintained school sitting on the outskirts of Kempston, Bedford. We enjoy a vibrant community of approximately 420 students, from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Year 6. We also operate a nurturing 24-place Pre-School for three-year-olds, contributing to our commitment to providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Our school is known for its happy and successful environment, dedicated to fostering the personal, social, and academic development of all our pupils. The successful candidate will take over from our current Head Teacher, who has dedicated 20 years to successfully leading the school and establishing a culture of exceptional behaviour and motivated learners; this was recognised in our latest Ofsted report, November 2023;

“Pupils behave exceptionally well, in and out of lessons. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners. Staff are ambitious for pupils’ academic achievement.”

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.

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

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

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location: Riseley Green School, Baisingstoke

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join our close-knit team at Riseley School located in Baisingstoke.

Job Purpose

To manage and maintain the school premises ensuring they are clean, secure, safe and well maintained at all times. Responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the school.

Main Duties:

Locking and unlocking the buildings as required.
Setting up facilities such as chairs, tables, garden area etc.
Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day to day establishment requirements and being reactive to problems that may arise.
Undertaking repairs to fixtures and fittings.
Ensuring all plant equipment is maintained to the required standards.
Grounds maintenance.
Assisting with the organisation of the school refurbishments.
Porterage around the school site.
Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems where necessary.
Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
Essential:

Full UK driver’s licence.
Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.
Desirable:

Any additional qualifications pertinent to the job role.
Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

We are looking for a Headteacher for our New Options School - Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire. The school will have capacity for 48 pupils ages 4-16 years old and is due to open March 2025. We're recruiting for a Headteacher to help set up and grow our new school from September 2024.

Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

Up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) - and performance related bonus.
Monday to Friday
Term Time only
Permanent
Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. As Headteacher you will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines of Options Autism.

About the role

As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.

As Headteacher you will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

Key Responsibilities:

Outstanding outcomes for pupils and young people that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
A safe environment that protects the welfare of pupils and young people and staff in the school.
Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.
​A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.
The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.
Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.
A shared vision, that fits within the overall Options Autism strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community.
Essential Criteria:

At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in either mainstream or special educational needs schools.
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent.
Willingness to extend personal and professional development.
Ability to lead and provide a clear vision.
Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying growth plans as appropriate.
Please see job description for more details and information.

To learn more about Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education and Options Autism please visit our website for more information: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What skills and experience we're looking for



The successful applicant will:



• Be an exceptional and inspirational teacher with a track record of raising standards and providing an excellent education for all pupils.
• Be a motivational leader with high expectations of staff
• Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose and commitment to delivering the vision for our school
• Be passionate about the personal development and well-being of each child, prioritising safeguarding and the development of exemplary behaviour
• Be an excellent and effective communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Be able to develop and establish excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders
• Foster an understanding that knowledge, wisdom and skills are achieved through hard work and perseverance
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and forgiveness so that we all have the courage to take risks and learn from our mistakes
• Grow global citizens who value others and cherish themselves
• Enjoy being part of a small, child centred team who achieve high standards in an ethos based on its Christian core values





















What the school offers its staff



We can offer you:



• A supportive and friendly working environment in a school that firmly holds children at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent opportunities to develop your leadership skills
• Mentoring by the Headteacher to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding as a valued partner in strategic planning and leadership
• Highly motivated and well behaved children in a school that has a reputation for being warm and welcoming
• An exciting curriculum where creativity and real purposeful learning is key
• A purposeful, friendly and cohesive staff team
• Supportive parents and carers, staff and governors
• On-going professional development opportunities for a future leader
• A motivating work place which has high expectations of its staff whilst recognising the importance of their well being
• A friendly and nurturing school community which thrives within the Christian ethos
• A community that has a real sense of pride in all achievements.























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.

Full Time, Permanent, Deputy Children’s Home Manager (Learning Disabilities) job vacancy close to Leighton Buzzard area of Bedfordshire.

Working for a fantastic charity this job vacancy is open to Team Leaders / Senior Residential Support Workers / Practitioners looking to progress their careers.

Benefits
£31 - £36K per annum, plus sick pay, Life Assurance & Rewards scheme.
38 Hours per week.
3 % Contributory Workplace Pension Scheme
Health Cash back plan
Blue Lights Card and other retail discounts.
Paid DBS Check
Continuous professional development and support.

The Home & Your role
You will become the Deputy Manager of a Children’s Home providing support Young People aged 11-19 years of age with Learning Disabilities & Autism. Supporting the Registered Manager, you will lead a team of Residential Support Workers, be a natural leader who is nurturing, encouraging, and guiding them in their roles. You assist in keeping the support we offer fresh, creative, and genuinely person centred.

Each child has their own distinct personality; however, they live well as a group too. The children are very happy and contented because the team provide a nurturing environment and spend quality time with the staff team.

You get to work for a Charity brimming with passion / somewhere to be proud to work. Its very much an organisation full of like-minded passionate individuals. Throughout your career journey with them you will have access to dedicated in house learning & development teams, quality specialists and HR Teams. Along with these teams they will contribute to your professional journey with them.

Requirements for the Role

You will be required to Register with Ofsted.
Qualified to Level 3 in Children & Young People.
Experience of supporting vulnerable people with learning disabilities.
Experience of supervising a team.
You will be someone looking to work for an organisation.
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