Total 27 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Ash Vale, Not recorded, GU12 5PX

An exciting opportunity to join our Senior Team as Band 6 Clinical Facilitator at Rugby St Cross Theatres .

We are looking for an experienced Theatre Practitioner with a strong interest in supporting and developing our staff and students . Your role will be to work alongside and support the Band 7 Lead Clinical Facilitator to ensure the Training and Development needs of our Staff are met .

The initial focus will be implementing Training and Development plans and supporting a number of new starters to the Department .

You will be required to oversee Mandatory Training records and ensure compliance is maintained .

Maintaining Clinical skills and being seen as a visible Clinical Role model is an important aspect of the role .

To contribute to the Continual Development of a Quality Service ensuring best practice is followed resulting in Optimum Patient care.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 13th December 2024.
• Work with Theatre Training and Development team to ensure standards of training delivered is consistent and in line with best evidence based practice.
• Carry out Inductions and Implement training plans.
• Ensure regular review and progress checks for new starters .
• Support leads for Student nurse, Student Odps where required.
• Monitor Mandatory Training and Compliance and facilitate / support staff to complete.
• Contribute to putting together yearly training plans.
• Support staff with advice on development and career progression.
• Help put together training sessions and training days.
• Deliver training sessions in clinical practice and in sessions away from clinical area

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• In conjunction with clinical leads and other members of the multi- disciplinary team as appropriate, ensure training plans are regularly updated, and changes implemented. Ensure that staff training records and documentation is maintained in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• Implement and ensure best practice is embedded within training and care delivery. Actively encourage the use of clinical information to improve the quality of patient care, requires skills for assessing and interpreting patients complex needs.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communication especially pertaining to patients, carers, and staff.
• Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.
• Ensure the delivery of care is in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices of University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust and ensure all staff are up to date with such procedures. Reviewing and commenting on policy and support implementation of relevant policy.
• Assessment, planning, and delivery of equipment competency based training.
• Manage own workload, prioritise following policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and the quality system to promote efficiency
• Facilitate training sessions periodically for staff in their area of speciality knowledge
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct.


For further details of the role please see the attached job description.



This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

An exciting opportunity to join our Senior Team as Band 6 Clinical Facilitator at Rugby St Cross Theatres .

We are looking for an experienced Theatre Practitioner with a strong interest in supporting and developing our staff and students . Your role will be to work alongside and support the Band 7 Lead Clinical Facilitator to ensure the Training and Development needs of our Staff are met .

The initial focus will be implementing Training and Development plans and supporting a number of new starters to the Department .

You will be required to oversee Mandatory Training records and ensure compliance is maintained .

Maintaining Clinical skills and being seen as a visible Clinical Role model is an important aspect of the role .

To contribute to the Continual Development of a Quality Service ensuring best practice is followed resulting in Optimum Patient care.
• Work with Theatre Training and Development team to ensure standards of training delivered is consistent and in line with best evidence based practice.
• Carry out Inductions and Implement training plans.
• Ensure regular review and progress checks for new starters .
• Support leads for Student nurse, Student Odps where required.
• Monitor Mandatory Training and Compliance and facilitate / support staff to complete.
• Contribute to putting together yearly training plans.
• Support staff with advice on development and career progression.
• Help put together training sessions and training days.
• Deliver training sessions in clinical practice and in sessions away from clinical area

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• In conjunction with clinical leads and other members of the multi- disciplinary team as appropriate, ensure training plans are regularly updated, and changes implemented. Ensure that staff training records and documentation is maintained in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• Implement and ensure best practice is embedded within training and care delivery. Actively encourage the use of clinical information to improve the quality of patient care, requires skills for assessing and interpreting patients complex needs.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communication especially pertaining to patients, carers, and staff.
• Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.
• Ensure the delivery of care is in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices of University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust and ensure all staff are up to date with such procedures. Reviewing and commenting on policy and support implementation of relevant policy.
• Assessment, planning, and delivery of equipment competency based training.
• Manage own workload, prioritise following policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and the quality system to promote efficiency
• Facilitate training sessions periodically for staff in their area of speciality knowledge
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct.


For further details of the role please see the attached job description.



This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Operational Finance to manage and deliver a strong, compliant, efficient and effective function, covering Accounts Payable (P2P), Accounts Receivable, and Balance Sheet controls and reconciliations.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience of the provision of monthly accounts in an effective and timely manner
• Experience of running and driving improvements within an Operational Finance Function, specifically delivery of effective Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable disciplines
• A track record of managing and developing high performing finance teams
• Experience of Oracle Fusion or similar complex financial systems, e.g. SAP
• Strong ownership and accountability along with a positive can-do attitude.
• The ability to assess performance from a strategic/holistic view, drawing out key areas for improvement and resolution
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• The ability to lead, prioritise and set clear direction of teams
• Strong people management skills
• Strong communication and engagement skills

For a full job description and person specification, please do

What the school offers its staff

The Harris Federation is a leading education charity with 55 Harris primary and secondary academies across London and Essex. The founder, Chairman and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We now educate some 38,000 young people and closing the gap between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission.

The Harris Federation has a track record of accomplishment in achieving success through rapid school improvement and has built an unrivalled reputation for running outstanding academies in London.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that the financial transactions of the organisation are administered in most efficient and effective way
• Monthly accounts preparation, ensuring individual and consolidated monthly account and forecasting information is available to internal stakeholders
• Ensuring that purchasing administration from point of order through to payment is administered
• Ensuring all income is administered effectively.
• Ensuring accurate financial records are maintained with effective and timely reconciliations across General Ledgers, sub-ledgers, bank and inter-company accounts
• Payroll, ensuring payments made in line with Service Levels and that effective controls/reconciliations are maintained
• Maintaining a high level of data quality to ensure maximum effectiveness of end-to-end processing
• Driving efficiencies and effectiveness of the team, processes, data, and systems to enable improvements in the timeliness of robust financial information
• Developing and leading an efficient and motivated team to delivery of accurate and value adding financial information
• Maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders, developing strong and positive relationships

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking to develop your skills and experience? Are you interested in a career in finance?

If so, we would be delighted to hear from you!

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working finance apprentice to join our friendlycentral finance team.

You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship to achieve either a level 2 or level 3 AAT qualification.

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing an individual who has:

• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships.
• Ability to manage a varied workload delivering to set timescales.
• Excellent attention to detail to produce work of optimum accuracy.
• Exceptional personal organisation and self-motivation.
• Drive and commitment to ensure the best service is provided to our Trust schools and settings.
• A commitment to ensuring the safeguarding of all young people across the Trust estate.

What the school offers its staff

It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow, we can offer:

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, Carefirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Looking to inspire the next generation? Join our teacher training programme and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education! In partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers, the Kite Teacher Training Hub offer hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a supportive learning environment to help you grow as an educator.

As part of Inspiring Future Teachers, our Kite Teacher Training hub will offer all the benefits of being part of a large national programme whilst at the same time providing locally-delivered, school-based training in infant and primary academies. We are able to offer placements across EYFS, including nurseries, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Our goal is to equip all trainee teachers with the training, experience and support necessary to be successful and thrive, not just in their training year, but throughout their career.

The Kite Teacher Training Hub works closely with The Kite Academy Trust and The Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust.

The Kite Teacher Training Hub comprises 16 schools across Surrey and Hampshire and is led by The Kite Academy Trust, which is a highly collaborative and forward-thinking family of local infant and primary academies. Our team has a vast range of experience in leading Initial Teacher Training and designing and delivering high-quality continuous professional development to trainees, teachers and leaders.

Areas our schools are in: Frimley, Deepcut, Mytchett, Ash Vale, Farnham, Maidenhead, Aldershot, Wokingham, Basingstoke, Ascot, Bracknell.

What the school offers its staff

Register to attend one of our 'Get into Teaching events' by completing the relevant form which can be found at https://www.inspiringfutureteachers.org/kite/kite-teacher-training-calendar

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Date: Thursday 12th December 2024

Time: 8am - 8.30am

This will be a face to face meeting event at Lakeside Primary Academy, Mindenhusrt Road, Deepcut, Surrey.

2-

Date: Thursday 19th December 2024

Time: 5pm - 6,30pm

This event will be via Teams

3-

Date: Thursday 9th January 2025

Time: 2pm - 2.30pm

This event will be via Teams

4-

Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025

Time: 5pm - 5.30pm

This event will be via Teams

Please email recruitment@kite.academy if you have any further questions.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check.

We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Scrub Practitioner to take on the role of Clinical Band 6 Lead for our busy Ophthalmic theatre at Rugby . The service provides care for adults patients with a focus on Cataract Surgery and Ocular plastics. This band 6 Ophthalmic Senior Practitioner post is based at Rugby but will work closely with the Band 7 Ophthalmic lead based at UHCW to ensure best practice across sites .

The primary focus of the post is to ensure that the Trust provides high quality patient centred care.

The practitioner will act as an advocate for patients.

The practitioner will provide clinical leadership for a specified theatre / specialist area.

The practitioner will carry out a wide range of theatre duties at the direction of senior staff.

The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC/HPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust & local policies and procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills
• Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery
• Maintain health, safety, and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Store, prepare and administer prescribed drugs to patients, and monitor the effects of drugs on patients in line with Trust policies
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty
• Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures
• Maintain accurate & legible records of care

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Clinical - Surgery/Anaesthetics/Recovery
• Assess requirements of the theatre/anaesthetic room/recovery room for the operating list
• Provide all necessary equipment and materials for the list
• Monitor all equipment used, act if found to be faulty
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of operative procedures/departmental procedures
• Demonstrate budgetary control, ordering and supplying materials required within agreed budgets.

Teamwork
• Communicate effectively with other members of the theatre team and other clinical work areas
• Acknowledge and value people’s roles within the team
• Recognise own and other limitations within the team and take appropriate action
• Provide required resources for anticipated workload and to cover 24-hour emergency rotas
• Manage the theatre team to ensure effective & efficient use of funded theatre time
• Participate in achieving the aims of the department/Trust.

Leadership and Innovation
• Effectively support and lead the theatre team
• Delegate tasks appropriately
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to changes. Support and implement new changes in practice within the theatre department and the Trust
• Contribute new ideas for change to meet patient and staff needs, provide recommendations, and evaluate change
• Reflect theatre philosophy within their work area
• Recognise, prevent, and diffuse areas of conflict within the theatre environment
• Contribute to the effective & efficient utilisation of theatre resources, identify shortfalls & liaise with the Theatre Manager
• Carry out Personal Development Reviews to meet personal and service objectives

Education and Coaching
• Continually develop own knowledge by evaluating and reflecting on practice
• Maintain a professional profile
• Create a learning environment in theatre
• Act as an assessor/mentor/preceptor to members of staff
• Teach others within the theatre area
• Develop and evaluate learning materials
• Ensure effective supervision and assessment of students within theatre
• Act as a role model to the theatre team
• Promote clinical supervision activity.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Scrub Practitioner to take on the role of Clinical Band 6 Lead for our busy Ophthalmic theatre at Rugby . The service provides care for adults patients with a focus on Cataract Surgery and Ocular plastics. This band 6 Ophthalmic Senior Practitioner post is based at Rugby but will work closely with the Band 7 Ophthalmic lead based at UHCW to ensure best practice across sites .

The primary focus of the post is to ensure that the Trust provides high quality patient centred care.

The practitioner will act as an advocate for patients.

The practitioner will provide clinical leadership for a specified theatre / specialist area.

The practitioner will carry out a wide range of theatre duties at the direction of senior staff.

The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC/HPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust & local policies and procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills
• Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery
• Maintain health, safety, and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Store, prepare and administer prescribed drugs to patients, and monitor the effects of drugs on patients in line with Trust policies
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty
• Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures
• Maintain accurate & legible records of care

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Clinical - Surgery/Anaesthetics/Recovery
• Assess requirements of the theatre/anaesthetic room/recovery room for the operating list
• Provide all necessary equipment and materials for the list
• Monitor all equipment used, act if found to be faulty
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of operative procedures/departmental procedures
• Demonstrate budgetary control, ordering and supplying materials required within agreed budgets.

Teamwork
• Communicate effectively with other members of the theatre team and other clinical work areas
• Acknowledge and value people’s roles within the team
• Recognise own and other limitations within the team and take appropriate action
• Provide required resources for anticipated workload and to cover 24-hour emergency rotas
• Manage the theatre team to ensure effective & efficient use of funded theatre time
• Participate in achieving the aims of the department/Trust.

Leadership and Innovation
• Effectively support and lead the theatre team
• Delegate tasks appropriately
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to changes. Support and implement new changes in practice within the theatre department and the Trust
• Contribute new ideas for change to meet patient and staff needs, provide recommendations, and evaluate change
• Reflect theatre philosophy within their work area
• Recognise, prevent, and diffuse areas of conflict within the theatre environment
• Contribute to the effective & efficient utilisation of theatre resources, identify shortfalls & liaise with the Theatre Manager
• Carry out Personal Development Reviews to meet personal and service objectives

Education and Coaching
• Continually develop own knowledge by evaluating and reflecting on practice
• Maintain a professional profile
• Create a learning environment in theatre
• Act as an assessor/mentor/preceptor to members of staff
• Teach others within the theatre area
• Develop and evaluate learning materials
• Ensure effective supervision and assessment of students within theatre
• Act as a role model to the theatre team
• Promote clinical supervision activity.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

At the Lion Academy Trust, we are dedicated to providing every pupil with an outstanding education and the support they need to thrive. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our core values, which emphasise high-quality teaching, inclusivity, and a relentless pursuit of improvement.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead SEN Officer to join our central Trust team and lead on quality assurance and support across all our Primary Schools.

Role Overview: As the Lead SEN Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the highest quality of education and support. You will lead on quality assurance and support across all Lion Academy Trust Primary Schools, and will collaborate closely with local authorities to navigate SEND support consultations, ensuring that our schools have the legal and educational expertise needed to meet the funding and support requirements for all children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee SEND policies in line with the SEND Code of Practice
• Coordinate assessment processes for children with potential SEND
• Support schools in developing and maintaining Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans
• Liaise with schools, parents, and professionals to ensure appropriate support
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provisions across schools
• Lead and support schools to manage SEND budgets and allocate resources efficiently
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and deadlines
• Provide training and guidance to school staff on SEND matters
• Advocate for SEND children's rights and inclusion

What We're Looking For:

• A passionate advocate for inclusive education with a deep understanding of SEND
• A strategic thinker with the ability to implement trust-wide SEND policies
• An experienced professional with a track record of improving SEND outcomes
• A collaborative leader who can work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• A resilient problem-solver capable of navigating complex funding landscapes
• An individual committed to continuous professional development in SEND

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us:

• Make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND across multiple schools
• Be part of a forward-thinking trust committed to inclusive education
• Opportunity to shape and lead SEND strategy at a trust-wide level
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of education professionals
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the role
• Chance to contribute to innovative SEND practices and policies

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wise Owl Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2

We would be delighted to hear from you if you:

● Are enthusiastic, hardworking and able to work as part of a team

● Have the relevant qualification/experience

● Have an understanding of learners needs and how to support them to reach their full potential

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and as we are an Academy whois committed to safeguarding our children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

What Wise Owl Trust Offers You

Joining Wise Owl Trust means becoming part of a friendly, diverse school community, with the opportunity to:

*Teach in a stimulating, supportive environment that values every child’s learning journey

*Benefit from a forward-thinking leadership team committed to staff development

*Access future promotion opportunities across our growing Trust

About Us

Wise Owl Trust is a fast-paced, innovative educational trust dedicated to providing outstanding learningexperiences. Now a family of five schools, our academies include Old Hall Drive Academy in Gorton, SeymourRoad Academy in Clayton, Briscoe Lane Academy in Newton Heath, Park View in Miles Platting and Peel HallPrimary in Wythenshawe.

Our motto is simple: Together, everyone achieves more. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinkingapproach, aiming to give every child the opportunity to thrive.

Find out more about us at wiseowltrust.com.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Use their professional knowledge and expertise to take overall responsibility for the monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the academies, developing comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts, ensuring that the financial regulations are always adhered to.

• Adeptly use accounting and budgeting systems to monitor and report on financial data.

• Use their excellent communication and team building skills to provide responsive advice and high-quality support.

• Support senior colleagues with decision making and prepare financial information for senior leaders of the Trust, Trustees and Governing bodies.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A skilled and experienced finance professional who can cover the whole range of financial management tasks, demonstrating high levels of analytical and problemsolving skills

• Able to manipulate, interpret and present complex data

• A highly motivated and hard-working person

• Able to show initiative and innovation

• A strong team-player who can develop positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues • Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in this innovative and vibrant Academy Trust

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

• Access the generous Local Government Pension Scheme

• The full support of an experienced professional team of staff

• Well established protocols and systems (including Sage 200 accounting software and IMP budgeting software)

• Professional Development and training to support you in your work

• Access to relevant local and national networks

• Employee assistance scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

Further details about the role

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is ATT qualified/partly qualified, or someone more experienced, who is looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of an established and growing finance team. A knowledge/experience of the education sector would be an advantage. If this is you then we encourage you to apply. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Geraint Roberts, Executive Headteacher (CEO) directly, groberts@spiretrust.co.uk

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

Please forward your completed application form to Jan Perrey, Operations Manager, jperrey@spiretrust.co.uk

Closing date for Applications: Thursday 12th December 2024 Interview date: Monday 16th December 2024

Further information on The Spire Church of England Learning Trust and it’s schools can be found on the website https://www.thespirelearningtrust.co.uk

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An opportunity has arisen for a diligent and confident Trust Finance Manager to join our supportive and friendly Trust Central Team.

OAK Multi Academy Trust is far more than just a network of schools, it is a family of schools currently located in Leicestershire and Leicester City, with an infant, a junior, two primary, and one secondary school. We are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of all our children and empowering our whole school communities to enable this to happens to its fullest.

The Central Trust Team are a cohesive highly skilled group working collaboratively at our purpose-built central office in Oadby, Leicestershire. The role will be primarily based at our central office with the opportunity to work with and regularly visit our schools.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed finance professional to oversee the day-to-day financial activity of the Trust, working alongside the Trust Finance Officer and the Chief Finance Officer. The post is full time, 37 hours per week, all year round, although part time working would be considered for the right candidate.

The Trust Finance Manager leads the central finance function and is responsible for managing the organisation’s financial processes and systems, advising on and ensuring effective provision of financial management across the Trust, and the provision of professional support and guidance to all schools and extended services within the Trust.

The ideal candidate will:

• have at least 5 years’ experience of working in a finance role
• hold a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
• good communication and interpersonal skills, including the confidence in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders
• proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude
• strong attention to detail
• Finance experience within an education environment is desirable although not essential

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the Trust Finance Manager job description.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

-Annual incremental pay increases (performance related and within the pay scale range)

-Continual Professional Development

-Pension Scheme -On-site parking -Eyecare voucher scheme

-Annual flu vaccination

Lifestyle Savings that include:

- Health cash plan

- Home and Electronics Scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Gym Membership Scheme

Staff wellbeing programme that includes:

- Free Physiotherapy treatment - Free Counselling & Wellbeing Support - Menopause Support - GP Phone & Video Consultation – Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Further details about the role

Closing Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 8.00am

Interview Date: Provisionally, 9th December 2024

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per Week: 37 (full-time, 52 weeks)

Location: Oak Multi Academy Trust, The Hub, Copse Close, Leicester, LE2 4FU (office-based role)

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Core Purpose

The vision is to centralise all HR functions for the Trust. This is a temporary job description and may change according to the needs of the Trust.

You will be supporting the Trust HR Manager with general HR policy and procedures across the Trust.

The core purpose of the post is to work closely with the Headteachers, members of SLT and the Trust HR Manager to ensure that the personnel and administrative aspects of school management are highly effective and fully support high quality teaching and learning. It is a diverse role that requires flexibility, along with knowledge and experience in the key areas of personnel and the day-to-day running of a school.

1. Strategic Planning

To work in collaboration with the Co CEO’s and Trust HR Manager on the leadership of HR initiatives including workforce planning and designing school policies.

Be responsible for higher level HR cases trust wide and HR compliance audits.

2. Policy Development

To lead on reviewing and completing trust wide HR policies to ensure compliance with employment law and safeguarding.

Conducting training for staff on HR policies and best practices.

Health and Wellbeing:

Ensuring the Trust Health and Wellbeing policy is implemented effectively by supporting the Trust HR Manager with the following:

• Keeping accurate records of staff absence.
• Liaising with Central Trust as appropriate on health and wellbeing issues.
• Providing the Co-CEO’s and Trust HR Manager with regular reports and attending meetings to discuss/resolve and personnel issues.
• Alerting the Trust HR Manager when absence has reached short term/long term absence trigger points.
• Contacting staff re: long term absence. Attending meetings, advising senior leaders
• Advising the Headteacher/members of SLT at the welfare and formal attendance meetings in line with Trust policy.
• Taking minutes at formal and informal meetings.
• Making Occupational Health referrals when necessary.
• Alerting line managers to the need for return-to-work meetings.
• Preparing letters and documentation in respect of formal meetings and appeals.
• Arranging and minuting appeals, advising the Trust HR Manager and members of SLT accordingly.

Compliance with Statutory Requirements:

Support the Trust HR Manager, Headteachers and Senior Leaders in ensuring that the schools comply with statutory requirements in the following areas:

• Equality policies.
• HR policies – responsible for notifying staff of any new policies, or policy updates and updating Headteacher and staffroom HR Policy files.

The Assistant HR Manager will support the Trust HR Manager with the following responsibilities:

Recruitment and induction:

• Supporting with the advertisement of vacancies, for both internal and external candidates, including working with external partners to advertise available roles.
• Working with the Headteacher’s/CEO to support candidate shortlisting and selection, providing relevant advice as necessary.
• Following the Trust’s procedures for conducting pre-employment checks.
• Working with the Trust HR Manager, Headteachers and Senior Leaders to ensure new members of staff have an induction programme appropriate for their role.

General HR Procedures:

• Collating information in preparation for Trust Board meetings.
• Supporting with paperwork and procedures for disciplinary, capability and grievance cases.
• Supporting with statutory HR returns and publications e.g. school workforce census.
• Supporting organisational changes, such as restructuring, redundancy and TUPE as directed by Central Trust.
• Supporting with advice to Trust leaders on all aspects of HR practice, developments, and legislation, ensuring the Trust adheres to best practice and operates within the law.
• Contributing towards the building of HR capacity within the Trust, helping Trust leaders to develop their knowledge and skills related to managing their staff.
• Collating workforce statistics, including KPIs.
• Adhering to the Trust’s HR policies and procedures, including those on pay, performance management, induction, parental leave, managing attendance and welfare, whistleblowing, paternity/maternity/adoption leave.
• Supporting the annual review of contracts to ensure they are fit for purpose and in line with any statutory employment changes.
• Supporting with the paperwork and procedures for disciplinary, capability and grievance cases Trust wide.
• Supporting the update of HR documents for the Trust, e.g. the Trust staff handbook.
• Participating in and supporting with the delivery of HR CPD to ensure leaders understand and can effectively implement all HR policy.
• Supporting the Trust HR Manager with quality assurance processes to ensure the effective implementation of policy.

Performance management, pay, and conditions.

The Assistant HR Manager will support effective pay and performance management processes, to ensure alignment with the Trust’s strategic plans and aims by:

• Supporting the Trust’s professional development programmes, working closely with the Trust HR Manager to ensure that needs are prioritised and addressed, and that accurate records of training are kept.
• Supporting the Trust’s approach to a robust performance management programme.
• Liaising with the Trust HR Manager/Trust CFO on Trust’s payroll operations to ensure payroll and recruitment processes are fully aligned.

Employee engagement and wellbeing

The Assistant HR Manager will be responsible for supporting employee well-being and job satisfaction, which aids the Trust in its efforts to recruit and retain the best staff by:

• Working with the Trust HR Manager to develop, implement and monitor staff wellbeing and engagement programmes Trust wide.
• Supporting staff questions about HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting consultations with staff on job satisfaction and helping to implement changes or improvements where appropriate.

Safeguarding

The Assistant HR Manager will be responsible for supporting the Trust’s work to safeguard its students/pupils, its staff and the wider community by:

• Following the Trust’s safer recruitment procedures, including compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and training requirements.
• Understanding the Trust’s single central record, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Complying with the Trust’s responsibilities for safeguarding, specifically in relation to employee matters.
• Following the Trust’s procedures for handling allegations against adults and liaising with Central Trust as required.
• Completing safeguarding training and following Trust procedures.

General accountabilities:

The Assistant HR Manager will comply with:

• Ensuring that the output and quality of work is to a high standard and complies with current legislation/standards.
• So far as reasonably practicable, the post holder must ensure that safe working practices are adopted by employees.

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive, as the postholder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. Dependant on need, you may be deployed across the Trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. The role is also engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check.

What the school offers its staff

BENEFITS – We offer a comprehensive benefits package featuring a substantial government pension scheme and up to 28 days of annual leave. Our work schedule is thoughtfully designed to align with family needs, including consideration of school holidays. This approach facilitates a balanced work-life integration, supporting both professional and personal commitments.

Thank you for considering joining our trust. We are privileged to be the CEOs of the Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust (BFLPT) and to be working with like‐minded headteachers, leaders, staff and board members who understand how important education is to life chances and social mobility. The BFLPT Board is determined to see a high‐performing multi‐academy Trust which delivers exceptional and enriching learning experiences for all its children, young people and staff. We believe that by working collaboratively, we will create an educational platform on which to build the strong foundations needed for educational success.

There could not be a better time to join our Trust, which includes a diverse and successful range of schools; four Doncaster primary schools, an infant school, an 11-16 secondary school (Hungerhill) and Doncaster University Technical College. Hungerhill School benefitted from being a Teaching and National Support school for many years; its legacy of strong collaboration is still recognised today both locally and nationally with strong student outcomes above national averages. Doncaster UTC opened in 2020 in a state-of-the-art building which supports the strong employer led curriculum designed to create the engineers and technologists of the future. The school has already won several national and local awards and is recognised by Baker Dearing Trust as being one of its flagship schools. More recently we have been awarded a second Free School Bid and the Trust will open a second Doncaster UTC specialising in Green Technologies and Health Care Sciences. We are excited about the future and the many expanding professional development opportunities for our staff.

In September 2021 we implemented a new Primary Knowledge Curriculum in all primary and infant schools and all our schools are heavily invested in the development of a mathematics mastery curriculum and lead on a number of projects supported by the South Yorkshire Maths Hubs.

We are extremely proud that our Ofsted reports have acknowledged that all our schools are good or better. The reports demonstrate that our schools are delivering better student/pupil outcomes by working together, sharing leadership and teacher knowledge and resources. All of this, of course, could not be achieved without our strong body of exceptionally hard-working and committed support staff. This has been testament to the strong investment in staff and pupils; our standards are high, but we take the investment in our staff very seriously.

We are also part of a network of national schools who are reshaping their curriculum, drawing on research and cognitive based science which will ensure all our children make accelerated progress. We employ a number of Ofsted trained consultants across the Trust who are supporting our subject leaders to design and shape the best learning experiences for our young people and in doing so, we are providing very bespoke support and training for teaching staff who want to invest in themselves. We are very proud of our story so far.

Our robust teacher development programmes and associate staff performance management systems allow for internal recognition and support to help encourage colleagues to thrive and develop within role. We are also very clear about reasonable, professional expectations, so that colleagues understand what is required of them, and are confident in their ability to deliver.

We also have many associate staff who are being supported to develop themselves through additional professional courses as we believe this is the hallmark of an outstanding Trust.

The successful candidate will be based at The School Bungalow in the Trust accommodation but may be required to work elsewhere within the Trust, as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher/Principal, CEO for the discharge of their duties.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The GORSE Academies Trust are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Finance Manager within the central finance team. This role is of great importance to our work as a trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and operation of the budgeting and accounting systems, and monitoring and reporting on financial performance for a portfolio of trust establishments. The successful candidate will also be required to provide accurate and timely financial advice and information to the executive team, governors, senior leaders, and other colleagues to enable the trust to make best use of its financial resources.

The ideal applicant will have:

• A degree or higher education level qualification in a relevant subject or be working towards.
• At least three years’ experience in a senior finance role.
• Excellent knowledge of budget and financial management systems.
• Experience of presenting financial information to governors and senior leaders.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to Work scheme.

Further details about the role

About us:

GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where ‘high challenge, high support’ is commonplace. Our trust is made up of 15 establishments from September 2024. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to ensure all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.

If you would like to know more about our trust, please visit our website at www.tgat.org.uk

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@tgat.org.uk or by telephone on 0113 4685971.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chief Finance Officer

Full time, permanent. Part-time/flexible working will be considered.

Start date: 21st April 2025

Salary: Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 2nd December 2024

Shortlisting: 3rd/4th December 2024

Interviews: Week of 9th December 2024

HEARTS Academy Trust was established in 2011 and is inspired by its values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth, spirituality and service, all of which are deliberately permeated throughout our schools, our relationships and organisation. These values are at the core of all our work, decision making, strategic direction, relationships and the curriculum that out pupils learn.

The role of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a crucial strategic appointment, supporting HEARTS to provide and enhance the already excellent opportunities and learning for our pupils. The role, alongside all roles in HEARTS Academy Trust, is focussed on pupils, their well-being, safety and education.

HEARTS Academy Trust is an innovative employer. You will be joining a highly supportive and ambitious organisation, working alongside over 200 like-minded professionals including an executive team comprised of the CEO, COO, Director of Curriculum, Learning and Assessment, Deputy Director and an Executive Head Teacher and Deputy CEO. There are also seven Heads of School/provision, with complimentary teaching staff, business and support staff including experienced Cluster School Business Managers, catering and caretaking teams. The Local Advisory Boards (LABs) and Trustees oversee, lead and support our work with their expertise, time and experience.

HEARTS Academy Trust is seeking an intelligent, resilient, skilled and strategic leader who communicates effectively, honestly and responsibly with all stakeholders. The successful candidate will firmly believe in, and uphold, our HEARTS values.

We highly recommend arranging an informal visit to explore our schools, provision and educational standards in greater depth.

Please contact Don Wry, CEO & Accounting Officer for HEARTS Academy Trust via the HEARTS Chief Operating Officer (COO) Louise Allbury (l.allbury@heartsacademy.uk) in the first instance. Alternatively, please telephone HEARTS Academy Trust at 01268 572672.

For further information about HEARTS Academy Trust, please visit our website: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

How to apply

Please download our Chief Finance Officer Recruitment Pack, Job and Person Specification and HEARTS application form for full details. These are available to download from our website: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies

It is very important that the HEARTS application form is completed in full, particularly section F which refers to references. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address.

Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment CVs are not accepted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should we have enough suitable applications, therefore we advise applying early.

HEARTS Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. For this reason, all application forms are anonymised before shortlisting takes place to ensure applicants are considered only on the relevant qualifications, skills and experience that are profiled on the application form and personal statement.

If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose HEARTS Academy Trust as your new employer?

The HEARTS way of working is based on our values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth and service, all of which are embedded within each of our schools.

HEARTS Academy Trust offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package to all colleagues, including but not limited to:

• A supportive and inclusive culture
• A bespoke workload and well-being charter
• A two-week October half-term break
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Competitive salary
• Excellent training and a commitment to professional development
• HEARTS ethos, vision and values
• Cycle to work scheme
• Membership to the Confederation Schools Trust
• Internal and external networking opportunities

The Trust has a close-knit, family ethos. You will feel and gain a sense of belonging and a shared purpose, helping us transform and shape pupils and families lives.

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All applicants can view a copy of our Records Retention Policy on the Trust website, the policy sets out how we will gather, process and hold personal data of individuals during and after the recruitment process.

For further information about the HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website at: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Board of Trustees holds the CEO, executive team and academy leaders to account to successfully deliver against the Trust’s mission and strategic plan. They ensure an excellent education and level of safeguarding for students across the academies, a clear strategic direction, and the setting and monitoring of performance benchmarks. Trustees also have overall responsibility for ensuring that Shaw Education Trust complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, that resources are managed prudently, and that governance is of the highest possible standard.

Trustees actively participate in Board discussions, providing robust challenge in a constructive manner, and work well with other Board members and the leadership team. They understand the strategic nature of the Board’s role and how this differs from the role of executive leaders.

It is likely that candidates will have had some senior experience as either executive or non- executive in a large organisation, although first time Non-Executives / Trustees are welcome to apply. The Trust operates in a highly regulated environment in which good governance is paramount, and candidates should demonstrate a willingness to spend the requisite amount of time understanding these requirements.

All candidates should show integrity, honesty and compassion, and be great team players who can contribute to the Board but excel individually. They should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm and passion for the mission and values of Shaw Education Trust, and the importance of providing an outstanding education to all students, no matter their background, ability, or starting point. Candidates may be based anywhere in the UK; although an affinity or familiarity with the locations in which the Trust operates would be an advantage but is not essential. It will however be necessary to attend meetings face to face, on three or four occasions annually.

What the school offers its staff

Terms of the Appointment:

These roles are unremunerated, but reasonable, pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. There are 6 Board meetings held in person in the Midlands or Northwest and each member of the Board will to be a member of at least one sub-committee, (these meetings are currently held remotely). The total time commitment is expected to be approximately 8-10 days per year.

There will be additional induction and training commitments in the first year of term. The appointment is for an initial four-year term, which can be renewed at the discretion of the Board.

Finance and Audit Committee meetings take place remotely the week before the Board meetings. Although there are nominated members of the finance and audit committees, everybody is invited to attend.

Education and Standards committee meetings take place just before Board meetings and all Trustees attend.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV and a cover letter that reflects their experience and passion for the role. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as: Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes Shaw Education Trust recognises that in order to keep pupils safe, leaders must create where pupils and staff are able to speak freely and share any concerns they have.