Academics
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
We are working on behalf of well-regarded secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their SEN team. This permanent position offers the chance to work in a supportive, child-centred environment where staff collaborate to help children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. Job Title: Permanent Secondary Teaching Assistant Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire Phase: Key Stage 3 and 4 Start date: January 2026 Key Responsibilities as a TA Work alongside the class teacher to support teaching and learning for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, both in whole-class sessions and small groups or one-to-one as required. Assist with preparing classroom materials, resources and learning areas, and support classroom management to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour; provide feedback to teachers and support pupil social and emotional development Person Specification: Skills and Qualities for a Teaching Assistant We are looking for some who: Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to build strong, positive relationships with children Demonstrates patience. Empathy, flexibility and a calm, supportive manner essential for working with young children and adapting to different leaning needs Is committed to promoting inclusion, equality and the well-being of all pupils Is able to work as part of a team. Collaborate effectively with SLT, teaching staff, and contribute to a positive school culture. What We Offer: A permanent, term-time role working with Key Stage 3 and 4 from January A friendly, supportive school community dedicated to high-quality teaching, well-being and professional development. The opportunity to make a real difference to young pupil's education. Growth and confidence in a nurturing environment Collaborative working conditions with ongoing support and opportunities for development How to Apply : If you're enthusiastic about supporting young learners and believe you have the skill to help build a positive, inclusive classroom environment from January then please apply directly
We are working on behalf of well-regarded secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their SEN team. This permanent position offers the chance to work in a supportive, child-centred environment where staff collaborate to help children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. Job Title: Permanent Secondary Teaching Assistant Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire Phase: Key Stage 3 and 4 Start date: January 2026 Key Responsibilities as a TA Work alongside the class teacher to support teaching and learning for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, both in whole-class sessions and small groups or one-to-one as required. Assist with preparing classroom materials, resources and learning areas, and support classroom management to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour; provide feedback to teachers and support pupil social and emotional development Person Specification: Skills and Qualities for a Teaching Assistant We are looking for some who: Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to build strong, positive relationships with children Demonstrates patience. Empathy, flexibility and a calm, supportive manner essential for working with young children and adapting to different leaning needs Is committed to promoting inclusion, equality and the well-being of all pupils Is able to work as part of a team. Collaborate effectively with SLT, teaching staff, and contribute to a positive school culture. What We Offer: A permanent, term-time role working with Key Stage 3 and 4 from January A friendly, supportive school community dedicated to high-quality teaching, well-being and professional development. The opportunity to make a real difference to young pupil's education. Growth and confidence in a nurturing environment Collaborative working conditions with ongoing support and opportunities for development How to Apply : If you're enthusiastic about supporting young learners and believe you have the skill to help build a positive, inclusive classroom environment from January then please apply directly
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Southwark, London
London Assembly and secretariat The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London. There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. About the team The Scrutiny Team supports the Assembly and its Committees investigating the decisions and actions of the Mayor and matters of importance to London. The Team undertakes background research, arranges for people to attend Committee meetings to share their views, prepares reports and briefings for meetings and drafts reports and recommendations based on the findings of investigations. From the Mayor's annual budget to the state of the Underground to the performance of the Met Police - Assembly investigations cover a wide range of issues on behalf of Londoners. We publish reports on the Assembly's examinations of the Mayor's policies and activities and its investigations into other issues of importance to Londoners. About the role The Head of Financial Scrutiny role will oversee the scrutiny work for around half of the Assembly's Committees, including the Budget and Performance Committee and Audit Panel. The position leads a team of around 10 scrutiny researchers to deliver high quality scrutiny work in a wide-range of projects, research, briefings, reports and outputs for the London Assembly, its committees and its Members. As Head of Financial Scrutiny, you will also be responsible for planning and delivering high quality budget scrutiny during the Mayor's annual budget cycle, and also developing broader financial scrutiny work across the year. You will support policy researchers within the wider Scrutiny team to include financial scrutiny in their work. This role is a varied one. It will have responsibility for overseeing the Budget and Audit Committee teams. However, it will also oversee some broader Committee scrutiny work that has no direct financial element. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a committee staff on some of the most important committees in the London Assembly, and to have tangible impact on the delivery of scrutiny work and the transformation of financial scrutiny in the team. We are looking for someone with excellent research, analysis and drafting skills and experience of using them in a senior role. You should be fluent in managing and handling complex data and have the ability to create and/or edit high quality written briefings and reports. You should have experience managing staff and motivating a team. If you enjoy creative thinking, working in a fast-paced, political environment, and have strong editing, research, and drafting skills, with an interest in 'following the money' through financial scrutiny, this job could be perfect for you. What your day will look like On a day to day basis, you could be: liaising with Chairs and Committee Members on challenging or strategic scrutiny issues; overseeing research project development by Senior Policy Advisers in your team, or editing and approving briefings and documents that result; developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the GLA, its functional bodies, and externally among academics and other scrutiny bodies; working with the Assistant Director on senior strategic work to deliver scrutiny in more innovative and effective ways for Members. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Experience of delivering high-quality financial scrutiny in an equivalent organisation; Experience of delivering complex scrutiny projects to tight deadlines; Experience of managing a team, ideally of qualified financial staff; Experience of acting as final quality control / editor of published scrutiny documents, to tight deadlines; Experience of operating effectively in a political environment; Degree and financial / economics qualification, or equivalent scrutiny experience. Behavioural competencies To be assessed at interview stage BUILDING AND MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 4 indicators of effective performance: Identifies and engages a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups, and partner organisations Builds alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements, openly sharing knowledge and insights Actively challenges and addresses 'silo attitudes' to encourage effective relationship-building inside and outside the GLA Understands the complexities of political dynamics and uses this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively Identifies clear win-win situations with external partners DECISION-MAKING is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results. Level 3 indicators of effective performance: Makes sound decisions quickly on behalf of the GLA when a situation requires intervention Takes responsibility for team decisions, providing rationale when those decisions are questioned Involves senior stakeholders early in decisions that impact them Analyses organisational risks associated with decisions, including those with long-term impacts, before committing to action Encourages others in the team to make decisions in their own area of expertise, take appropriate risks and learn from experience RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. Level 4 indicators of effective performance: Exchanges ideas and knowledge with partners, subject-matter experts, and senior stakeholders to foster new research agendas and derive insights for the GLA Takes accountability for the quality of intelligence that research and new policy are based upon Encourages new and innovative insights from analysis Evaluates the feasibility and cost effectiveness of research proposals, stringently assessing whether the research will add real value Encourages research with a highly practical focus and maximum impact for Londoners PLANNING AND ORGANISING is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 3 indicators of effective performance: Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables This is a politically restricted role under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the Skills, knowledge and experience outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the Skills, knowledge and experience in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Zoe Oliver-Watts would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Is this role eligible for sponsorship? It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates only, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. . click apply for full job details
London Assembly and secretariat The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London. There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. About the team The Scrutiny Team supports the Assembly and its Committees investigating the decisions and actions of the Mayor and matters of importance to London. The Team undertakes background research, arranges for people to attend Committee meetings to share their views, prepares reports and briefings for meetings and drafts reports and recommendations based on the findings of investigations. From the Mayor's annual budget to the state of the Underground to the performance of the Met Police - Assembly investigations cover a wide range of issues on behalf of Londoners. We publish reports on the Assembly's examinations of the Mayor's policies and activities and its investigations into other issues of importance to Londoners. About the role The Head of Financial Scrutiny role will oversee the scrutiny work for around half of the Assembly's Committees, including the Budget and Performance Committee and Audit Panel. The position leads a team of around 10 scrutiny researchers to deliver high quality scrutiny work in a wide-range of projects, research, briefings, reports and outputs for the London Assembly, its committees and its Members. As Head of Financial Scrutiny, you will also be responsible for planning and delivering high quality budget scrutiny during the Mayor's annual budget cycle, and also developing broader financial scrutiny work across the year. You will support policy researchers within the wider Scrutiny team to include financial scrutiny in their work. This role is a varied one. It will have responsibility for overseeing the Budget and Audit Committee teams. However, it will also oversee some broader Committee scrutiny work that has no direct financial element. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a committee staff on some of the most important committees in the London Assembly, and to have tangible impact on the delivery of scrutiny work and the transformation of financial scrutiny in the team. We are looking for someone with excellent research, analysis and drafting skills and experience of using them in a senior role. You should be fluent in managing and handling complex data and have the ability to create and/or edit high quality written briefings and reports. You should have experience managing staff and motivating a team. If you enjoy creative thinking, working in a fast-paced, political environment, and have strong editing, research, and drafting skills, with an interest in 'following the money' through financial scrutiny, this job could be perfect for you. What your day will look like On a day to day basis, you could be: liaising with Chairs and Committee Members on challenging or strategic scrutiny issues; overseeing research project development by Senior Policy Advisers in your team, or editing and approving briefings and documents that result; developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the GLA, its functional bodies, and externally among academics and other scrutiny bodies; working with the Assistant Director on senior strategic work to deliver scrutiny in more innovative and effective ways for Members. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Experience of delivering high-quality financial scrutiny in an equivalent organisation; Experience of delivering complex scrutiny projects to tight deadlines; Experience of managing a team, ideally of qualified financial staff; Experience of acting as final quality control / editor of published scrutiny documents, to tight deadlines; Experience of operating effectively in a political environment; Degree and financial / economics qualification, or equivalent scrutiny experience. Behavioural competencies To be assessed at interview stage BUILDING AND MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 4 indicators of effective performance: Identifies and engages a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups, and partner organisations Builds alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements, openly sharing knowledge and insights Actively challenges and addresses 'silo attitudes' to encourage effective relationship-building inside and outside the GLA Understands the complexities of political dynamics and uses this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively Identifies clear win-win situations with external partners DECISION-MAKING is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results. Level 3 indicators of effective performance: Makes sound decisions quickly on behalf of the GLA when a situation requires intervention Takes responsibility for team decisions, providing rationale when those decisions are questioned Involves senior stakeholders early in decisions that impact them Analyses organisational risks associated with decisions, including those with long-term impacts, before committing to action Encourages others in the team to make decisions in their own area of expertise, take appropriate risks and learn from experience RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. Level 4 indicators of effective performance: Exchanges ideas and knowledge with partners, subject-matter experts, and senior stakeholders to foster new research agendas and derive insights for the GLA Takes accountability for the quality of intelligence that research and new policy are based upon Encourages new and innovative insights from analysis Evaluates the feasibility and cost effectiveness of research proposals, stringently assessing whether the research will add real value Encourages research with a highly practical focus and maximum impact for Londoners PLANNING AND ORGANISING is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 3 indicators of effective performance: Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables This is a politically restricted role under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the Skills, knowledge and experience outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the Skills, knowledge and experience in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Zoe Oliver-Watts would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Is this role eligible for sponsorship? It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates only, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. . click apply for full job details
Academics
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Part Time Year 1 Class Teacher to join a friendly primary team in Hemel Hempstead. This fixed term role offers an exciting opportunity to support young learners as they transition into Key Stage 1, build foundational skills and enjoy a positive start to their formal education. Location : Hemel Hempstead Contract : Part Time, Fixed Term (Term Time Only) Start : January 2026 About the Role You will deliver high quality teaching across the Year 1 curriculum, creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. As part of a supportive team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver lessons that motivate and challenge learners, ensuring smooth progress in key areas such as reading, writing and mathematics. Key Responsibilities Plan, teach and assess engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all pupils in Year 1. Foster a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes confidence, curiosity and independence. Use assessment data effectively to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and share best practice across the year group. Build strong, professional relationships with pupils, parents and carers to support learning and wellbeing. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Has experience or a strong interest in Key Stage 1 teaching, particularly Year 1. Can demonstrate excellent classroom management and communication skills. Is creative, reflective and committed to nurturing the whole child. Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to whole school goals. Why This Role Is Rewarding This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's early learning experiences in a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, resilience and a love of learning as they begin their primary journey. Get in touch with the schools local Academics branch and quote "Part time Year 1 teacher, Hemel Hempstead"
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Part Time Year 1 Class Teacher to join a friendly primary team in Hemel Hempstead. This fixed term role offers an exciting opportunity to support young learners as they transition into Key Stage 1, build foundational skills and enjoy a positive start to their formal education. Location : Hemel Hempstead Contract : Part Time, Fixed Term (Term Time Only) Start : January 2026 About the Role You will deliver high quality teaching across the Year 1 curriculum, creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. As part of a supportive team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver lessons that motivate and challenge learners, ensuring smooth progress in key areas such as reading, writing and mathematics. Key Responsibilities Plan, teach and assess engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all pupils in Year 1. Foster a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes confidence, curiosity and independence. Use assessment data effectively to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and share best practice across the year group. Build strong, professional relationships with pupils, parents and carers to support learning and wellbeing. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Has experience or a strong interest in Key Stage 1 teaching, particularly Year 1. Can demonstrate excellent classroom management and communication skills. Is creative, reflective and committed to nurturing the whole child. Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to whole school goals. Why This Role Is Rewarding This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's early learning experiences in a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, resilience and a love of learning as they begin their primary journey. Get in touch with the schools local Academics branch and quote "Part time Year 1 teacher, Hemel Hempstead"
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Hours per week: 36 Closing Date: Thursday 1 st January 2026 at 23:59. Interviews: Tuesday 6 th and Wednesday 7 th January 2026. About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You'll Be Doing / How You'll Be Involved We have an exciting opportunity for an insightful, creative and diligent Service Manager for Children in Need Social Care to lead our multi-agency team. The post holder will be taking an operational management responsibility for the Children in Need and Child protection ensuring delivery of high quality, inclusive services, responsive to the needs of service users and the wider community and that address the safeguarding needs of children and young people in Camden. Camden is on a dynamic and exciting journey to implement the National Reform agenda, with the development of locality based Family Help teams and formulating the Multi Agency Child Protection Team, your role will be key in managing the workforce through this period of change demonstrating skilled leadership to drive and deliver high quality relational based practice that ensures families have proportionate, compassionate skilled intervention from practitioners at all levels. Maintaining high service and professional standards; effective management of resources; delivery in line with Council, Directorate and Service strategies, plans and policies; and Compliance with relevant legislation, as well as good practice standards set down by the Council. You will participate as a member of the Children's Safeguarding and Social Work Management Team and contribute to the service's strategic planning and policy and practice development. Contribute to planning and policy and practice development for Children's Safeguarding & Social Work on behalf of the service, directorate and the division. Deputise for the Head of Service of Children In Need. Provide management cover for all other service managers and other management roles in the service as and when required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting . To be considered for this fantastic opportunity it is essential the successful candidate is a fully qualified, accredited social work professional (CQSW, Dip SW, BSc/MSc BA/MA) who holds current SWE registration. Additionally, you'll also need a Leadership/Management Qualification (e.g. ILM Level 4 or 5.) You'll have experience managing teams or services, leading change and building strong partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to children's safeguarding and child protection. You'll have significant experience of managing a team or service and ability to take lead responsibility for specific service developments; manage change and develop new services, where necessary, with partner agencies, including developing and maintaining effective partnership arrangements both internal and external to the service. We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including: Reimbursement of SWE fees Zone 1-2 travel card allowance 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working opportunities Interest free loans Access to our incredible staff networks Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Central London location with excellent transport links Visit for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Hours per week: 36 Closing Date: Thursday 1 st January 2026 at 23:59. Interviews: Tuesday 6 th and Wednesday 7 th January 2026. About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You'll Be Doing / How You'll Be Involved We have an exciting opportunity for an insightful, creative and diligent Service Manager for Children in Need Social Care to lead our multi-agency team. The post holder will be taking an operational management responsibility for the Children in Need and Child protection ensuring delivery of high quality, inclusive services, responsive to the needs of service users and the wider community and that address the safeguarding needs of children and young people in Camden. Camden is on a dynamic and exciting journey to implement the National Reform agenda, with the development of locality based Family Help teams and formulating the Multi Agency Child Protection Team, your role will be key in managing the workforce through this period of change demonstrating skilled leadership to drive and deliver high quality relational based practice that ensures families have proportionate, compassionate skilled intervention from practitioners at all levels. Maintaining high service and professional standards; effective management of resources; delivery in line with Council, Directorate and Service strategies, plans and policies; and Compliance with relevant legislation, as well as good practice standards set down by the Council. You will participate as a member of the Children's Safeguarding and Social Work Management Team and contribute to the service's strategic planning and policy and practice development. Contribute to planning and policy and practice development for Children's Safeguarding & Social Work on behalf of the service, directorate and the division. Deputise for the Head of Service of Children In Need. Provide management cover for all other service managers and other management roles in the service as and when required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting . To be considered for this fantastic opportunity it is essential the successful candidate is a fully qualified, accredited social work professional (CQSW, Dip SW, BSc/MSc BA/MA) who holds current SWE registration. Additionally, you'll also need a Leadership/Management Qualification (e.g. ILM Level 4 or 5.) You'll have experience managing teams or services, leading change and building strong partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to children's safeguarding and child protection. You'll have significant experience of managing a team or service and ability to take lead responsibility for specific service developments; manage change and develop new services, where necessary, with partner agencies, including developing and maintaining effective partnership arrangements both internal and external to the service. We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including: Reimbursement of SWE fees Zone 1-2 travel card allowance 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working opportunities Interest free loans Access to our incredible staff networks Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Central London location with excellent transport links Visit for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
