Total 6 Director/C-Level Education / Training job vacancies in Tyneside, North East England

Exciting Opportunity: Regional Director of Education

Location - Nationwide

We are looking for a Regional Director of Education who will play a pivotal role in driving the performance, development, and effectiveness of our schools across the region. With a strong focus on raising educational standards and delivering outstanding outcomes, the Regional Director will lead strategic initiatives that not only improve the provision for all students but also ensure operational excellence to support the organisation's continued growth and success.

In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing school performance through continuous evaluation, monitoring, and leadership development. This includes overseeing student occupancy, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and leading high-quality training and coaching programs for school leaders. You will bring strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of SEMH issues, ensuring that best practices are implemented and shared across the region. Your work will be integral in fostering a culture of continuous improvement while preparing the region for future expansion and increased commercial success.

About Horizon

Horizon Care and Education Group is a growing provider of children's homes, specialist schools and supported accommodation services for children and young people across England.

About Horizon Education

Horizon Education offers unrivalled opportunities, securing sound educational outcomes with personalised, inclusive, and stimulating programmes of learning.

Our schools specialise in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN), as well as ADHD and complex learning needs.

Core Values and Leadership Expectations

Horizon is guided by our core values: Compassionate, Inspiring, Dependable, and Collaborative. As a senior leader, you will be expected to model these values in every aspect of your work. A true leader at Horizon is one who uses these principles as a foundation for decision-making, fostering a positive and supportive environment, and fulfilling our mission to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people.

Join Our Team

We are looking for a leader who not only exemplifies our core values but can also inspire our community to achieve lasting success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Vision: Lead with a clear and compelling vision for the future of our schools, fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and excellence.
- Resilience: Show perseverance and adaptability in the face of challenges, driving forward with determination and optimism.
- Empathy: Cultivate a supportive and inclusive atmosphere by demonstrating genuine care and understanding for both staff and students, ensuring everyone feels valued.
- High Support & High Challenge: Aim for academic excellence while providing steadfast support, ensuring that every student can reach their full potential.

Key Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status and NPQH/EL (National Professional Qualification for Headship/Executive Leadership).
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in leading multiple schools or services, with a proven track record of success across a region.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of the Independent Schools Standards (ISS) and the current Ofsted framework and guidance.
- Proven success in achieving both commercial and quality KPIs, as well as experience delivering effective change management projects within large organisations.
- Experience in leading growth initiatives for new schools or services that align with organisational strategic priorities.
- At least 2 years' experience in a Director, Executive / Headteacher, or similar leadership role within an SEN specialist school or educational setting.
- Demonstrated success in leading staff teams to execute school improvement strategies, achieving KPIs and raising standards.
- Strong ability to set and monitor challenging targets at all levels of school performance, ensuring accountability and results.
- Collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively within and lead a team.
- Experience in leading educational projects, strategic planning, and financial management across multiple schools or on a regional/national level.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated leader who is passionate about driving progress, improving outcomes, and making a meaningful impact across our schools and services.

Why work for us?
- Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
- Christmas bonus
- Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
- Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
- Employee assistance programme
- Supporting you and your wellbeing to feel good about what you do
- Supportive management and senior leaders.

Executive Level 2
Multiple Locations/National
Ongoing

TBC
220_09/24 - Position Description - Director Communications, Education and Engagement Branch Opens in new window
220_09/24 - Position Description - Director Communications, Education and Engagement Branch Opens in new window
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Director Communications, Education and Engagement Branch

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day L2 support of banking application software. In case any errors are detected by the bank operations department (L1 support), you are required to find the recovery solution, working together with your colleagues, the outsourcing vendor, the bank IT department, and the counterparty of the head office, if necessary. This may involve overtime work if issues arise after business hours or on weekends.
• Once the bank decides to launch a project for change request functions raised by users, or dealing with End of Life scenarios such as operating systems, database management software, and hardware, you will take on the role of project manager.
• You are expected to manage team members, multiple vendors, and service providers to complete all tasks as required and planned.
• You are expected to proceed with projects by resolving issues, controlling vendors and resources, managing schedules, and preparing reports for management, the bank, and the head office for approval if required.
• You are required to strictly comply with the Mizuho Development Policy and Procedures.
• Coordinate all processes to ensure smooth progress for the bank and developers, vendors, and the head office's relevant development team

Requirements:

• At least 3 year working experience as application software project manager or engineer in banking IT sector.

Other requirements/ skills:

• We seek chief application IT engineer who has following experience, knowledge, and skills:

1. Working experience of application project management at banking IT sector.
2. Developing experience of bank settlement application (SWIFT, GIRO and FAST etc.)

• Knowledge and experience in Java, Oracle and .net, JP1
• Knowledge and experience in HULFT, MQ, SFTP, VMware technology, or network administration will be an advantage.
• Ability to interact effectively across all levels, including the bank IT department, the bank user department, outsourcing vendors, member of head office, will help the candidate perform successfully in the role.
• Coordination skills to handle various parties, such as both local and international clients, vendors and counterparts.
• Certificate of PMP would be advantage.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills in English. "

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 02/05/2024

CLOSING DATE: 05/05/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT

SALARY: $15.00 - $30.80.00 Hourly

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Forest Preschool provides children with a first school experience that is playful, explorative, and immersed in nature! The Forest Preschool director is an administrative role which oversees the direction and supervision of the Forest Preschool in accordance with Carrie Murray Nature Center’s strategic goals, education frameworks, standards, practices, and policies. Specifically, they are responsible for the coordination and oversight of all curriculum and program development, licensing and risk management, marketing and registration, staff hiring and supervision, program evaluation and budget management for the program they direct.

Position reports to Director of Carrie Murray Nature Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee and manage operations of a successful nature preschool, meeting Carrie Murray Nature Center’s early education goals and objectives for forest preschools as well as attending to the needs of children and families in the school community.
• Develop and steward a sense of community, belonging, and connection to nature in the preschool.
• Create and maintain a healthy, safe, and positive environment for children utilizing nature as the organizing principal for all learning.
• Ensure the indoor and outdoor learning environments are in good condition to support safe, engaging, rich in experience, and positive child development.
• Develop and manage annual preschool operating budget with attention to flexibility in enrollment and costs.
• Responsible and accountable to all Forest Preschool and Carrie Murray Nature Center’s safety policies and guidelines to manage risk.
• Responsible for compliance and implementation of all Maryland State of Education licensed childcare regulations and guidelines, including preparation for re-licensing paperwork and visits, secure maintenance of student files.
• Observe and document children’s progress in the areas of their social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive skills and communicate with families about their child’s abilities and goals.
• Work collaboratively with Carrie Murray Nature Center naturalist staff to ensure the operations of the preschool are in alignment with the ongoing operations of the greater Nature Center.
• Maintain the built and natural environment so that it is safe, welcoming and an enriching environment for childhood development and learning.
• Hire, train, manage, supervise and provide ongoing professional development for all preschool program staff and volunteers.
• Maintain clear communication with the teaching staff and ensure that curriculum and instruction is highest quality, meets early education standards and outcomes, and is inclusive and culturally responsive.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with the Forest Preschool education staff to accomplish program goals.
• Conduct monthly or bi-monthly teacher observations. 
• Plan and offer Professional Development seminars to Forest Preschool staff in the school and in collaboration with other Forest Preschool Directors.
• Determine the work schedule of the school and arrange substitute educators when necessary.
• Communicate with families about their child’s development and daily learning and play experiences including working with teaching staff to plan and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Responsible for engaging parents/caregivers in conversations about children’s challenging behaviors and collaborate with Lead Teachers to plan meetings with families to explore appropriate strategies, interventions and possible collaboration with outside consultants. 
• Develop and facilitate family events and engagement programs.
• Responsible for outreach and communication between families, community partners, and state agencies and will be the lead voice for the school in the community where the preschool is located.
• Work collaboratively with Baltimore City Recreation and Park’s marketing department to develop school marketing materials and any other publications or press that represent early education at Forest Preschool.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Work with nature-based early childhood education colleagues and attend education and preschool meetings as required.
• Develop and facilitate teacher training opportunities.
• Attend monthly Nature Preschool Director professional learning community meetings.
• Serve on the Education leadership team (i.e., field trips, summer camp, community programs)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have and have a minimum of 3-5 years directing a preschool, and at least 5 years of experience teaching children, ages 2-5 years old.
• Previous management experience including staff recruitment, hiring, supervision and design of ongoing professional development is required. Additional qualifications include.
• Must hold or be working towards Early Education and Care Director licensure.
• Must possess current MSDE-required credential to be an administrator. This includes the 45 Director and Administrator Training
• Current Emergency First Aid and Child CPR certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Should be familiar with child-led approaches and philosophies that support holistic learning environments.
• Should understand how to oversee, create, and execute an emergent curriculum that meets the standards for the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Is familiar with Maryland State Department of Education’s licensure of childcare centers.
• Working knowledge of local flora, fauna, and seasonal changes is a plus!
• Demonstrates working knowledge of hazards and risk assessment as related to the environments of young children.
• Exceptional management of preschool operations.
• Exceptional management and high level of engagement of preschool staff and volunteers.
• Exceptional teaching of Nature-based/Forest Preschool Program.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and independently. 
• Interest and/or experience in nature-based, emergent and anti-bias teaching in early childhood education. 
• Passion for the natural world and deep commitment to developing early childhood learning experiences in, about, and for nature.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and respect diversity of ethnic, cultural, linguistic backgrounds and, physical and mental abilities.
• Demonstrated skills and commitment to helping others grow in the understanding, relationship, and concern for the environment.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

APPLYING:

The position of Forest Preschool Director will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should submit a Baltimore city Employment application and resume, including program responsibility and other significant factors as outlined in this announcement. Candidates with relevant experience will be invited to an interview.

BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 (pro rata) incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $522,648 p.a., comprising base salary range of $204,206 - $258,910 p.a. (L18-L27), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%). Applicable allowances/benefits may include attraction and retention incentive allowance, regional and rural attraction allowance, motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a.), private practice arrangements, communications package, professional indemnity cover and inaccessibility allowance (if applicable). Level of appointment is dependent upon experience and advanced qualifications. Assistance with relocation expenses may also be available for this position.

Other employment benefits offered may include: on-call allowances, shift allowances, locality allowances, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs, employee assistance program and salary sacrificing options.

About the role:
The successful applicant will provide high quality services as Director of Clinical Pharmacology, as well as direct clinical inpatient and outpatient care to patients in the Department of Internal Medicine or other medical specialty area. As Senior Research Fellow, the applicant will contribute to the research, academic and trials functions of the organisation, with particular emphasis on Strategic Priorities and Actions of the 2023-2026 Townsville HHS Research Strategic Plan. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to digital health research, collaboration and early-phase clinical trials.

Role requirements:
Qualified as a medical practitioner with specialist qualifications and registration, or eligible for registration, as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia in the appropriate discipline.
Hold specialist fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in both Clinical Pharmacology and Internal Medicine (general or subspecialty), or qualifications from a compatible medical system such as may be judged as substantially comparable by the RACP.
Please refer to the role description for further details.

About the location:
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact Dr John Dick on 07 4433 1259 or Prof Andrew Mallett at Andrew.Mallett@health.qld.gov.au. Applications close on Wednesday, 3 January 2024.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Job Responsibilities

• After being hired at Mizuho Research & Technologies Asia, you will be assigned as a Chief Engineer of the bank IT Infrastructure position.
• The main roles and responsibilities are as below:

1. Supporting day to day maintenance operation of Head Office IT infrastructure, liaising with Head Office and partner vendors in Singapore.
2. Working as L2 help desk, supporting errors detected within the operation section of the bank. The operation section is monitoring the operation of hardware 24/7.
3. Supporting Project Management of replacement of hardware (EOS), liaising with Head Office and partner vendors in Singapore.

• In Mizuho Research & Technologies Asia, there are other person in charge of IT infrastructure, and you are expected to work closely together with those members as well as IT partner vendors.
• The IT infrastructure you will be involved in consist of client-server architecture.
• You will be required to manage schedules, issues, resource control, cost estimation, trouble shooting, partner vendor management together with Head Office members, and the Management of Mizuho Research & Technologies Asia to maintain stable system operation.
• Creating and reviewing documents and deliverables of the projects are also part of your responsibility.
• Proposing enhancement projects and new products to improve the Bank’s infrastructure stability and efficiency.
• Strictly complying with policy and procedures including Head Office System Development Rules.

Job Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of experience in the IT infrastructure field including 3 years of experience in project management. Experience in the Banking industry is preferable.
• Knowledge and experience of client-server architecture is required.
• Knowledge and experience of mainframe computers is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Japanese proficiency is preferable. The ability to interact effectively across all levels, including counterparts from the headquarter in Japan and also local and international clients and vendors, will help the candidate perform successfully in the role.
• Coordination skills to handle various parties, such as both local and international clients, vendors, and counterparts.