Total 37 Others job vacancies in Epsom, KT18 7EG

For further information about this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Job responsibilities Support around our Child Health Clinics Assisting with simple tasks, such as setting up and clearing away equipment Cleaning equipment between use Assist parents/carers with self-weigh process following appropriate training Ensuring leaflets and information is available and accessible Supporting with updating notice boards Guiding parents/carers and helping with wayfinding Supporting parents/carers to complete feedback on our service Acting as a buddy for new volunteers Support around the National Child Measurement Programme Assist with appropriate tasks following any necessary training

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Anaesthetic Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Anaesthetics Theatres
Band 5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 anaesthetic nurse/ODP to join us in our busy operating theatre team.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large 768 bed acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey.
Epsom serves as the elective site for Surgery which includes Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Colo-rectal, Urology, Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery.

You should be committed to working effectively as part of a multi-professional team and have excellent communication skills. A comprehensive induction package will be provided by our Practice Development Team.

You will be required to work nights and weekends and participate in an on call rota as part of this role.

Previous applicants need not apply

The Staff Nurse/ODP will:
• Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
• Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
• Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
• Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

For further information about this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Please see the job description and the person specification documents attached within this job advert.

The Surrey Downs CCG NHS Funded Healthcare Service is responsible for ensuring that patients referred for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding receive a high quality assessment of need, ensuring that the patient is at the heart of the assessment, their view and those of their carers are taken in to account of and that the provided within national timescales. Please see attached JD.

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Nurses to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
• "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
• OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
• Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patientsand carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.- Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge whenchanges in circumstances may affect patient care.- Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.- Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of- Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit- Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.- Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition.- Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.- To develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.- To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.- Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.


This advert closes on Saturday 21 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our teams as a band 6 rotational clinical pharmacist on a progression pathway to becoming a band 7 clinical pharmacist,. As an organization and department we are committed to the development and retention of our staff, which is why we want to invest in this new progression role.

You will join a team of specialist and generalist clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in delivering a comprehensive and efficient pharmaceutical service, aligned to the needs of patients and service users. Experience will be gained through completion of a diverse range of clinical rotations, and supplemental development tasks.

It is an exciting time to join the department as we are reviewing the pharmacy service we want to provide, and making adjustments to roles so that we can deliver an effective service built around the needs of patients and working closely with the multidisciplinary teams on the wards. This will greatly enhance the knowledge and skills of our team and improve job satisfaction.

We are looking to recruit registered pharmacists and trainee pharmacists qualifying in the summer 2024.

You will have clinical responsibility for at least one ward that will complement your rotation and the objectives you will be given. Electronic prescribing is in use across all adult wards.

The rotation provides an excellent grounding to your career. Funded clinical diplomas are available after an initial period in post.

You will need good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to prioritise and organise your work. We expect our pharmacists to be highly motivated and have a passion for putting the patient first.

The post includes participation in the late duty, 7 day weekend/bank holiday and on-call rotas.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.



The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Bank Housing Concierge- Waking Night

Kendal - LA9 7EG

Flexible Work, hours to suit you

Pay £12.00 per hour, weekly pay and great benefits

Home, a place where you belong

Have you been looking to earn some extra cash, while keeping to your current commitments?

Now you can, and what’s more, you’ll be making a difference. This is an exciting time to join Home Group, one of the UK’s Largest Housing providers, and be part of our brilliant flexible bank. You’ll support our amazing customers achieve their hopes and aspirations, while picking and choosing the shifts you want to work. If you want a quiet and calm (night) security job, then this is not the job for you!

Typical shift as a bank Housing Concierge

• South Lakes Next Steps Accommodation Programme.


• There is so much more involved than just (night working), stuck in an office monitoring CCTV or patrolling the premises.


• The first line of support for our customers when our wider team or their own support network aren’t around to help!


• You’ll manage the health and safety of the building, patrolling to check fire doors, making sure everything is locked and secure.


• Thinking on your feet and manage a situation on the spot, such as investigating suspicious activity or raising the alarm when we need to engage the emergency services.


• Finally, if there is time, you’ll also help us make sure that everything is clean and tidy, so you need to be ok with wielding the mop or broom as well!

Rest assured that wherever you will be working, we will support you all the way!

Fancy going home each day, knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You’ll do that here, working for one of the top 10 Great Places to Work in the UK.

You bring

• Calm under pressure with great communication skills


• You get a kick out of supporting the most vulnerable in society (maybe you‘ve worked in public service, or the military). You know what’s required to look after the public and our customers too.


• You’re sociable and interested in people and their stories and like getting to know people. You use your people insights and keen eye for detail to spot changes in behaviour.


• You recognise when things are about to go wrong and are confident intervening in a sensitive way.


• A team player with the confidence to work alone. Don’t worry you’ll have the full back up of our wider team including our out of hours emergency support team.


• If you are a real people person and are confident working in different services, locations, and teams, then this is the job for you.

Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role.  This remains under regular review.

Our team

You’ll join our wider services in North West region, and the great thing is you can pick up shifts in any of these services that need it! Our team are all super passionate about what we do! We’re a supportive bunch.

Job details

• Flexible working hours


• We’re looking for you to work across South Lakes region which include our services in Kendal.


• Able to use technology for creating and updating support plans / doing mandatory learning / keeping in touch with colleagues.


• You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.

A place where you belong

Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers, and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!

What’s in it for you?

• We’re a living wage employer. That means you’re paid a fair hourly rate for every hour that you work. On top of this, you’ll also receive holiday pay.


• This is a job with weekly pay, and you’ll be paid one week in arrears from when you worked.


• After you have been paid for your first shift, you’ll get access to our brilliant shopping discount scheme! Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays, and days out. Save money with us.


• You’ll get access to our excellent learning portal to develop your skills further!


• We’re sure you’ll enjoy working for us, so if you want to stick around, you’re able to apply for all Home Group Job Opportunities (even the internal only ones!)


• Colleagues really matter to us, that’s why we are in the top 10th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them.

Find out more

Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Concierge job description, find out about us and for help to apply. Sometimes we close a job early, so don’t delay or you might miss out.  

Finally, do let us know if there’s anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at recruitment@homegroup.org.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Shaping the Future of Healthcare: It Starts with You

Join us on an inspiring journey of transformation and innovation under the leadership of our new CEO, Alex Perry. We are seeking outstanding, commercially astute, and inspiring Hospital Directors to deliver exceptional patient care while driving strong commercial performance in a safe and supportive environment.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to putting patient safety, care and experience at the forefront of everything we do. By reinvesting in our services and people and driving operational excellence, we are building a sustainable and patient-focused business that underpins our commercial success.

As our hospital network continues to evolve, we are looking for leaders who can:

• Deliver excellence in the quality of patients' care and experience.

• Drive commercial success through strong revenue growth and operational and cost management.

• Empower and uplift teams, fostering a collaborative and nurturing work environment where quality care thrives.

• Lead strategic initiatives that enhance patient care, boost revenue, improve cost efficiency, and optimise hospital performance.

• Champion innovation in healthcare delivery, continuously adapting to the evolving needs of patients and ensuring the highest standards of quality safety.

What We Offer

• A distinctive UK-owned health and wellbeing company with a strong reputation for excellence, trust, and innovation.

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of benefits that prioritise your well-being.

• A supportive, mission-driven culture that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to quality of patient care and safety.

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development tailored to your career goals.

The Role of Hospital Director

As a Hospital Director, you will play a pivotal role in both operational and financial leadership, ensuring clinical excellence and the delivery of safe, high quality, compassionate care while driving revenue and profit growth. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing hospital operations to deliver the highest standards of patient care, with a relentless focus on quality, safety and patient experience.

• Driving the commercial performance of your hospital through revenue generation, managing operational efficiency and costs, and improving margins.

• Collaborating with senior leaders to execute strategic initiatives that deliver excellence in patient-centred care with growth and financial sustainability.

Join Us

If you are ready to lead with energy, integrity, and a passion for driving excellence in care and commercial performance, we encourage you to register your details so we can schedule an initial conversation. Be part of our mission to shape the future of healthcare. It starts with you.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We currently have a vacancy for a Cover SupervisorThe deadline for applications to be received is 12.00pm on Monday 25th November 2024,. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.We do not accept, nor will we be bound by, any unsolicited applications from agencies – such applications will be deleted, and CVs will not be considered.
Blenheim High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy along with our Equality policy can be found below. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Nescot we are recruiting for a Learning Support Co-ordinator to join our Learning support team int eh Foundations Department
What we’re looking for:
Excellent knowledge of SEN D
Good communications and organisational skills
Successful supervisory experience is a MUST
Strong knowledge of EHCP’s, the Annual Review process and experience in supporting a wide range of students with additional needs
Duties/Responsibilities:
Deploy and monitor resources (including staff) efficiently and effectively to meet students’ needs
Administrative tasks
Contribute to assessment and target setting for students
Regularly meet with DLSAs and LSAs to aid consistency of information and share good practice.
Maintain accurate records of LSA support
Organise, deliver and assess training for Learning Support Assistants
Liaise with all stakeholders (students, staff, parent/carers, external agencies)
Attend student interviews, open evenings/days to promote the Foundation Learning department.
Follow and contribute to college policies and procedures
Manage and contribute to the personal care of the cohort
Benefits:
5 minute walk from Ewell East Station
Free parking
Free online qualifications
A discounted-on site gym, fitness classes, osteopathy and day nursery
A choice of catering facilities including a discounted Starbucks
Modern hair and beauty salon offering employee discounts
At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”
This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.
Interviews will be held as and when candidates apply

Customer Portfolio Administrator - Epsom - £25,000-£27,000 + Incredible Benefits - Hybrid role!

Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a knack for building relationships and working independently? We're looking for a Customer Portfolio Administrator to join a small, dynamic team where you'll play a key role in supporting the company's customers and liaising with internal departments like Customer Service, Legal, and more.

This is an ideal position for someone with strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for connecting with people across all levels. You'll thrive here if you're proactive, confident on the phone, and comfortable managing your own workload in a flexible, supportive environment. If you're excited to work closely with colleagues and customers alike, while gaining exposure to diverse areas of the company's organisation, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting Managers with often complex Lifetime Mortgage administration
• Supporting Managers and colleagues with all aspects of both pre & post meeting administration, including letter writing, phone calls, emails & identifying & updating relevant data as required.
• Undertake and support the Managers with research and preparation of all forms of Management Information, including team, management and board reports as necessary.
• Undertake and support the Manager and colleagues with the administration of Lifetime Mortgage accounts including the provision of any necessary statistical information and an understanding of the legal recovery procedures in line with laid down procedures when redemption of the mortgage is required.
• Prepare and issue standard or bespoke letters / email responses to Lifetime Mortgage customers as appropriate.
• Responsible for the ongoing administration and contact strategy for all building insurance mailing including the accurate maintenance of spreadsheets and the society's records as necessary.
• Assist with the training of colleagues as required.
• Liaise with and maintain professional business relationships with third parties as required e.g., solicitors & estate agents.
• Attend Internal or External meetings as required.
• Undertake any other related tasks requested by the Manager, Customer Portfolio, or his/her Line Superiors.

Skills:

• Strong accuracy & attention to detail
• Remain professional, patient & calm under pressure - focussed and able to work independently.
• Good organisational skills, time management and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good communication skills in all formats (telephone, email, letter, face-face)
• Demonstrate good use of initiative and confidence in decision making and recommendations.
• Confidence and ability to create and maintain good relationships and interaction with colleagues & customers.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt when required.
• Good analytical skills and ability to research and investigate to collate accurate data from various sources including internet sources.
• Good Excel skills and experience, with the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets and prepare MI including graphs.

About You:
You're an admin whiz with a passion for customer service and team collaboration with love for multitasking and spinning multiple plates at one time. You're comfortable working within FCA guidelines independently and within a team and enjoy staying organised while balancing multiple priorities. Bonus points if you've got experience in financial services!

Perks You'll Love:
The company believes in rewarding hard work. The perks package is designed to make you feel valued, both in and out of the office:

• Up to 16% Pension Contribution
• 23 days holiday, rising to 27 with length of service (plus Bank Holidays).
• Local Parking Permit
• Discretionary Bonus - based on company and individual performance.
• Company Social Events
• Perkbox Membership
• Bupa Private Medical Insurance
• Professional Study Support
• Volunteer Day
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Season Ticket Loan & Hybrid Working Options
• And plenty more, including income protection, staff prize draws, and the option to buy/sell holiday!

Ready to Join the team?
If this sounds like your kind of role, don't wait-Apply Today!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose

• To ensure that all students make maximum progress.
• To deliver engaging, differentiated and well-planned lessons guided by Blenheim’s 10 Typical best practices.
• To achieve high standards of student attainment and progress in public examinations.
• To ensure students of all ages are supported and challenged as necessary and achieve optimum levels of engagement with school life.
• To support and challenge members of the department as necessary thus ensuring that the student experience and progress is maximised.
• To help maximise student attendance by the department delivering creative, innovative and rewarding lessons.
• To role model excellent practices, going ‘above and beyond’, intervening with students outside the curriculum so they ‘catch up’ as quickly as possible.
• To support and challenge Heads of Year so that underachieving students have barriers removed from their learning and regularly show good learning behaviours including being properly equipped for lessons.
• To encourage students to improve their Cultural Capital so that their life chances are improved.
• To follow department and whole school guidelines e.g. deadlines are met, registers are taken, students have challenging starter activities recapping prior learning, the main parts of lessons involve students applying their newly acquired skills or knowledge regularly and expediently etc.
• To ensure lessons are well planned and follow schemes of work with regular and consistent assessments providing students with high quality feedback which they are accountable for acting upon via DIRT marking.
• To encourage a culture of shared practice in the department where resources are shared, practices are discussed and peer lesson observations take place on a regular basis; typically half termly.
• To communicate with parents on a range of issues, particularly where students are underachieving.
• To communicate appropriate information to teaching and support staff.
• To contribute to a confidential record of issues affecting the educational progress of students.
• To be highly visible and a point of contact for students and families.
• To reinforce consistently the school’s 10 school uniform non-negotiables.

Safeguarding

• To be familiar with school policies, in particular safeguarding procedures, and promote the welfare of children.

Key Responsibilities

• To advocate the place of the department in the curriculum and the benefits it will provide students once they leave school.
• Ensure potentially vulnerable students succeed through differentiation and stimulating lesson delivery.
• Track and monitor data and use it optimally to inform practice.
• Produce internal and external reports as necessary.
• To contribute to whole school events as necessary and weekly duties.
• Communicate effectively and purposefully with parents so they are well informed.
• Promote positive attitudes to learning and behaviour for learning with vulnerable students.
• Liaise with the SEND and EAL Departments to ensure students with unique needs are effectively catered for.
• Uphold and promote the values and ethos of the school.

Person Specification

• A willingness to embrace a growth mindset.
• A commitment to help students improve their Cultural Capital so that their chances of success in the world are enhanced.
• A motivated individual who can inspire.
• The ability to ‘absorb’ the challenges of the day and still maintain high standards of professionalism.
• A team player putting students first and working with colleagues efficiently and effectively, recognising the ‘greater good’ and playing a full part in #TeamBlenheim.
• Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• A genuine interest and enjoyment in working with students and their families.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and tenacity.
• Confident, assertive and able to thrive in a busy environment.
• Ability to motivate pupils through a variety of methods, including competition, rewards, sanctions and the setting of SMART goals.
• Ability to interpret and track student progress through the use of data.
• Ability to successfully encourage students to achieve their potential both inside and outside the classroom.
• Commitment to provide a supporting and challenging environment for all students.
• Commitment to individual continuous personal professional development, wanting to ‘get better’ by building on strengths but also recognising development areas and actively seeking to improve them.

General

• Demonstrate a keen interest in all aspects of school life.
• Show solidarity by supporting school policy, and the Leadership team, publicly.
• Challenge school policy, and the Leadership team, privately.

What the school offers its staff

Blenheim is a dynamic, exciting and supportive environment in which to work. The school opened in September 1997 with one year group and has grown to its current size of 1337 students on roll including over 200 in the Sixth Form. Blenheim is a mixed comprehensive and our reputation in the community is excellent. In 2019, Blenheim was characterised as a ‘good’ school following a Section 5 Ofsted inspection. Ofsted commented that the school had excellent capacity to continue improving. Blenheim converted to Academy Status in March 2012 and has developed many community and primary school links. Blenheim is a well–resourced school and is fortunate to have outstanding facilities. Together with a very supportive and well qualified governing body the school has invested significantly in several areas, not least in the appointment of high-quality practitioners and on-site infrastructure. Visitors often comment on the calm, purposeful learning environment that pervades. Blenheim sets high standards in terms of uniform with several ‘non-negotiables’ and there are strict expectations regarding behaviour and conduct, both in and out of the classroom. Ofsted described Blenheim as ‘calm, orderly and purposeful’ and our students as ‘respectful, kind and courteous’, which is what those of us who work at Blenheim see every day. As Blenheim students prepare to take up their place in society they are actively encouraged to become independent learners. Part of this process involves the integration of iPads across the curriculum; all teachers and 98% of students own one. Technological evolution is inevitable and this approach is key to ensuring that students develop attributes that will allow them to adapt in a rapidly changing world. The iPad complements daily teaching and allows students to easily access a multitude of interactive and innovative resources both in and away fromschool.

Commitment to safeguarding

Blenheim High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy along with our Equality policy can be found below. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose

To ensure that the department:

• delivers engaging, differentiated and well-planned lessons guided by Blenheim’s 10 Typical best practices;
• is supported and challenged as necessary thus ensuring that the student experience and progress is maximised;
• achieves high standards of student attainment and progress in public examinations;
• is effectively led and managed so protocols are consistently followed e.g. deadlines are met, feedback to students is prioritised, students’ have challenging starter activities, the main parts of lessons involve students applying their newly acquired skills or knowledge regularly and expediently etc;
• follows schemes of work with regular and consistent assessments providing students with high quality feedback which they are accountable for acting upon via DIRT feedback;
• develops a culture of shared practice where resources are shared, practices are discussed and peer lesson observations take place on a regular basis; typically half termly;
• is visible, welcoming and a point of contact for students;

• keeps abreast of national developments in specifications, examination requirements and teaching processes;

• encourages students to improve their Cultural Capital so that their life chances are improved;
• regularly reviews the specifications taught, initiating and leading change as required, thereby ensuring that students within the Department follow the appropriate specification and schemes of work meeting legal requirements and providing challenge to enable students to fulfil their potential;
• ensures students of all ages are supported and challenged as necessary and achieve optimum levels of engagement with school life;
• maximises student attendance through the delivery of creative, innovative and rewarding lessons;
• role models excellent practices, going ‘above and beyond’, intervening with students outside the curriculum so they ‘catch up’ as quickly as possible;
• supports and challenges Heads of Year so that underachieving students have barriers removed from their learning and regularly show good learning behaviours including being properly equipped for lessons;
• communicates with parents on a range of issues, particularly where students are underachieving;
• communicates appropriate information to teaching and support staff;
• contributes to a confidential record of issues affecting the educational progress of students;
• reinforces consistently the school’s 10 school uniform non-negotiables.

Safeguarding

• To be familiar with school policies, in particular safeguarding procedures, and promote the welfare of children.

Key responsibilities

• Support and challenge members of the department rigorously and consistently.
• Champion the department advocating its place in the curriculum and the benefits it will provide students once they leave school.
• Ensure all students succeed through differentiation and stimulating lesson delivery.
• Be a highly visible point of contact for students and families when they require assistance or information relating to the department.
• Lead department meetings.
• Communicate effectively and purposefully with parents so they are well informed about the department’s procedures, expectations and upcoming events.
• Analyse student data and intervene swiftly, as necessary, communicating with parents of underachieving students on a regular basis.
• Produce internal and external reports as necessary.
• Work within school systems to inform teaching and non-teaching staff about students’ progress.
• Promote positive attitudes to learning and behaviour for learning with vulnerable students.
• Liaise with the SEND Department to ensure students with unique needs are effectively catered for.
• Uphold and promote the values and ethos of the school.

Person Specification

• A willingness to embrace a growth mindset.
• A commitment to help students improve Cultural Capital so that their chances of success in the world are enhanced.
• A motivated individual who can inspire.
• The ability to ‘absorb’ the challenges of the day and still maintain high standards of professionalism.
• A team player putting students first and working with colleagues efficiently and effectively; recognising the ‘greater good’ and playing a full part in #TeamBlenheim.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both orally and in writing.
• A genuine interest and enjoyment in working with students, educators, schools and learning.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and tenacity.
• Confident, assertive and able to thrive in a challenging environment.
• Ability to motivate pupils through a variety of methods, including competition, rewards, sanctions and the setting of SMART goals.
• Ability to interpret and track student progress through the use of data.
• Ability to motivate students to achieve their academic and non-academic potential.
• Commitment to provide a supporting and challenging environment for vulnerable students.
• Commitment to individual continuous professional development, wanting to ‘get better’ by building on strengths but also recognising development areas and actively seeking to improve them.

General

• Demonstrate a keen interest in all aspects of school life.
• Show solidarity by supporting school policy, and the Leadership team, publicly.
• Challenge school policy, and the Leadership team, privately.

What the school offers its staff

Blenheim is a dynamic, exciting and supportive environment in which to work. The school opened in September 1997 with one year group and has grown to its current size of 1337 students on roll including over 200 in the Sixth Form. Blenheim is a mixed comprehensive and our reputation in the community is excellent. In 2019, Blenheim was characterised as a ‘good’ school following a Section 5 Ofsted inspection. Ofsted commented that the school had excellent capacity to continue improving. Blenheim converted to Academy Status in March 2012 and has developed many community and primary school links. Blenheim is a well–resourced school and is fortunate to have outstanding facilities. Together with a very supportive and well qualified governing body the school has invested significantly in several areas, not least in the appointment of high-quality practitioners and on-site infrastructure. Visitors often comment on the calm, purposeful learning environment that pervades. Blenheim sets high standards in terms of uniform with several ‘non-negotiables’ and there are strict expectations regarding behaviour and conduct, both in and out of the classroom. Ofsted described Blenheim as ‘calm, orderly and purposeful’ and our students as ‘respectful, kind and courteous’, which is what those of us who work at Blenheim see every day. As Blenheim students prepare to take up their place in society they are actively encouraged to become independent learners. Part of this process involves the integration of iPads across the curriculum; all teachers and 98% of students own one. Technological evolution is inevitable and this approach is key to ensuring that students develop attributes that will allow them to adapt in a rapidly changing world. The iPad complements daily teaching and allows students to easily access a multitude of interactive and innovative resources both in and away fromschool.

Commitment to safeguarding

Blenheim High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy along with our Equality policy can be found below. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.