Unqualified Music Teacher - Secondary School - Redbridge - September 2025 Start Full-Time Permanent Role Location: Redbridge, East London Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Position: Unqualified Music Teacher Start Date: September 2025 Are you a passionate and talented musician with a desire to inspire the next generation? Are you considering a career in teaching but haven't yet obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)? An inclusive and ambitious secondary school in the borough of Redbridge is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Unqualified Music Teacher to join their vibrant Creative Arts faculty this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a music graduate or experienced practitioner looking to gain classroom experience in a supportive school environment. About the School: This mixed 11-18 secondary school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and student wellbeing. With a thriving arts department and a strong emphasis on creativity, the school is dedicated to fostering individual talent and self-expression. Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. The school is easily accessible by public transport and located within a diverse and dynamic community. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging and inspiring Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 Plan and prepare lessons under the guidance of senior staff and subject leads Lead practical activities including instrumental workshops, vocal groups, and performances Support students in developing their musical abilities and appreciation of different genres Contribute to school events, concerts, and the wider creative arts programme Participate in department meetings, training, and whole-school initiatives Requirements: A strong academic background in Music (degree or equivalent) Excellent practical musicianship and theoretical knowledge A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young people Strong communication and classroom management skills A proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach Previous experience working with young people in an educational or musical setting is desirable What the School Offers: A competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum A dedicated induction and mentoring programme for unqualified teachers Opportunities to progress towards QTS via school-based teacher training routes Access to a well-resourced music department with performance and recording facilities A supportive leadership team and positive working culture How to Apply: If you're ready to take the first step into teaching and want to share your passion for music in a dynamic and inclusive secondary school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of young musicians in Redbridge. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Unqualified Music Teacher - Secondary School - Redbridge - September 2025 Start Full-Time Permanent Role Location: Redbridge, East London Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Position: Unqualified Music Teacher Start Date: September 2025 Are you a passionate and talented musician with a desire to inspire the next generation? Are you considering a career in teaching but haven't yet obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)? An inclusive and ambitious secondary school in the borough of Redbridge is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Unqualified Music Teacher to join their vibrant Creative Arts faculty this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a music graduate or experienced practitioner looking to gain classroom experience in a supportive school environment. About the School: This mixed 11-18 secondary school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and student wellbeing. With a thriving arts department and a strong emphasis on creativity, the school is dedicated to fostering individual talent and self-expression. Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. The school is easily accessible by public transport and located within a diverse and dynamic community. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging and inspiring Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 Plan and prepare lessons under the guidance of senior staff and subject leads Lead practical activities including instrumental workshops, vocal groups, and performances Support students in developing their musical abilities and appreciation of different genres Contribute to school events, concerts, and the wider creative arts programme Participate in department meetings, training, and whole-school initiatives Requirements: A strong academic background in Music (degree or equivalent) Excellent practical musicianship and theoretical knowledge A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young people Strong communication and classroom management skills A proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach Previous experience working with young people in an educational or musical setting is desirable What the School Offers: A competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum A dedicated induction and mentoring programme for unqualified teachers Opportunities to progress towards QTS via school-based teacher training routes Access to a well-resourced music department with performance and recording facilities A supportive leadership team and positive working culture How to Apply: If you're ready to take the first step into teaching and want to share your passion for music in a dynamic and inclusive secondary school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of young musicians in Redbridge. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role. If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on Job Description - Assistant Professor in Engineering Management (ENG_02) () Department of Engineering Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time Contract Duration: Permanent Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday Closing Date: 17-Mar-2025, 11:59:00 PM Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable. The Department The Department of Engineering at Durham University is continuing a period of strategic growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding, unified Engineering Department which is recognised as one of the very best in the UK, with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our graduates. The University is in the QS Top 100, and the Department itself is ranked 6th in both the 2025 Times and Guardian tables and 4th in the Complete University Guide 2025. In the REF2021 exercise, 95% of our Engineering outputs were graded 3 or 4 , and the Department is committed to an ethos of research-led and industrially-relevant education at all levels of our taught programmes. The Department of Engineering demonstrates significant depth of research excellence across a range of disciplines, with activities that are currently concentrated around three Research Challenge areas: Sustainable Infrastructure, Future Energy Systems and Advanced Materials, Electronics and Communications. Thematically, our research is split into eight Research Nodes which group together our day-to-day activities and expertise. We are particularly proud of the collaborative interdisciplinary nature of our research, which also includes strong industrial partnerships. As part of its strategic expansion, the Department is developing a new taught postgraduate MSc in Engineering Management, to start in October 2026, which will be supported by three new academic posts - a Professor and two Assistant Professors. The Assistant Professors of Engineering Management will collaborate closely with the Professor to support the development of the new programme and contribute to its delivery, with the aim of delivering a successful and valuable programme to complement our current range of taught programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To recognise the significant work required to achieve this, the postholders will have minimal teaching responsibilities within their first 12 months, allowing them the time and space to develop the programme and to become established within the Department. Key Responsibilities: Pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour, commensurate with the Department's continuing emphasis on international excellence; Develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement; Play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision and contribute to ongoing curriculum development, particularly in relation to developing the new MSc in Engineering Management; Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity; Demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department; Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment; Engage fully in and enhance the values of the Department; Contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhancing the Department's commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture; Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of Department. Person Specification Candidates applying for this post should meet all the essential criteria. Research Qualifications - a good first degree and a PhD in Engineering, with a clear component of engineering management, or a related subject, or equivalent suitable industrial experience. Outputs - evidence of high-quality research outputs, some of which is recognised as world-class. These will usually be scientific papers but can be a suitable equivalent, e.g. case studies from industry, patents etc. Personal Research Plan - evidence of a personal research plan which supports and enhances the Department of Engineering's research strategy. Education Quality - evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching. Innovation - evidence of contribution to new programme development and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching or assessment of learning. Strategic - evidence of strategic teaching development - engagement in the design of excellent teaching programmes which are research informed and led. Service, Citizenship and Values Professional qualification - to be either already professionally qualified as a Chartered Engineer or Scientist, or able to demonstrate progression towards becoming Chartered. Citizenship contribution - evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University. Leadership - engagement in activities that contribute to the administrative functioning of an academic Department, Faculty, University and/or discipline. Communication - candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable Criteria Qualification - candidates must be or have the ability to attain the rank of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Research Leadership - contribution to the leadership of research groups and the mentoring of early career researchers. PhD Supervision - involvement in the provision of excellent supervision for PhD students. Research Impact - demonstrable evidence of the impact of the Candidate's research beyond their institution. Income Generation - evidence of engagement in the development of successful research projects and quality research grant proposals. How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application, we will be processing your data. If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system, please get in touch with us on . What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: A CV A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above (2 pages A4 maximum). A personal research plan for the next 3-5 years (maximum 2 A4 pages). Four of your most significant outputs, e.g. scientific papers, or equivalent from a non-HE track. Referees You should provide details of three academic referees, plus details of your current line manager. References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process. Next Steps All applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role. If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on Job Description - Assistant Professor in Engineering Management (ENG_02) () Department of Engineering Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time Contract Duration: Permanent Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday Closing Date: 17-Mar-2025, 11:59:00 PM Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable. The Department The Department of Engineering at Durham University is continuing a period of strategic growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding, unified Engineering Department which is recognised as one of the very best in the UK, with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our graduates. The University is in the QS Top 100, and the Department itself is ranked 6th in both the 2025 Times and Guardian tables and 4th in the Complete University Guide 2025. In the REF2021 exercise, 95% of our Engineering outputs were graded 3 or 4 , and the Department is committed to an ethos of research-led and industrially-relevant education at all levels of our taught programmes. The Department of Engineering demonstrates significant depth of research excellence across a range of disciplines, with activities that are currently concentrated around three Research Challenge areas: Sustainable Infrastructure, Future Energy Systems and Advanced Materials, Electronics and Communications. Thematically, our research is split into eight Research Nodes which group together our day-to-day activities and expertise. We are particularly proud of the collaborative interdisciplinary nature of our research, which also includes strong industrial partnerships. As part of its strategic expansion, the Department is developing a new taught postgraduate MSc in Engineering Management, to start in October 2026, which will be supported by three new academic posts - a Professor and two Assistant Professors. The Assistant Professors of Engineering Management will collaborate closely with the Professor to support the development of the new programme and contribute to its delivery, with the aim of delivering a successful and valuable programme to complement our current range of taught programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To recognise the significant work required to achieve this, the postholders will have minimal teaching responsibilities within their first 12 months, allowing them the time and space to develop the programme and to become established within the Department. Key Responsibilities: Pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour, commensurate with the Department's continuing emphasis on international excellence; Develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement; Play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision and contribute to ongoing curriculum development, particularly in relation to developing the new MSc in Engineering Management; Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity; Demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department; Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment; Engage fully in and enhance the values of the Department; Contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhancing the Department's commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture; Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of Department. Person Specification Candidates applying for this post should meet all the essential criteria. Research Qualifications - a good first degree and a PhD in Engineering, with a clear component of engineering management, or a related subject, or equivalent suitable industrial experience. Outputs - evidence of high-quality research outputs, some of which is recognised as world-class. These will usually be scientific papers but can be a suitable equivalent, e.g. case studies from industry, patents etc. Personal Research Plan - evidence of a personal research plan which supports and enhances the Department of Engineering's research strategy. Education Quality - evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching. Innovation - evidence of contribution to new programme development and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching or assessment of learning. Strategic - evidence of strategic teaching development - engagement in the design of excellent teaching programmes which are research informed and led. Service, Citizenship and Values Professional qualification - to be either already professionally qualified as a Chartered Engineer or Scientist, or able to demonstrate progression towards becoming Chartered. Citizenship contribution - evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University. Leadership - engagement in activities that contribute to the administrative functioning of an academic Department, Faculty, University and/or discipline. Communication - candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable Criteria Qualification - candidates must be or have the ability to attain the rank of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Research Leadership - contribution to the leadership of research groups and the mentoring of early career researchers. PhD Supervision - involvement in the provision of excellent supervision for PhD students. Research Impact - demonstrable evidence of the impact of the Candidate's research beyond their institution. Income Generation - evidence of engagement in the development of successful research projects and quality research grant proposals. How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application, we will be processing your data. If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system, please get in touch with us on . What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: A CV A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above (2 pages A4 maximum). A personal research plan for the next 3-5 years (maximum 2 A4 pages). Four of your most significant outputs, e.g. scientific papers, or equivalent from a non-HE track. Referees You should provide details of three academic referees, plus details of your current line manager. References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process. Next Steps All applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person.
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Primary Care Liaison (St Albans) Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Would you like to be part of something Outstanding? We are seeking a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, Primary Care Liaison for a fixed term 12 month appointment working 5 Programmed Activities per week. This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating. Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide specialist consultative liaison to Primary Care based staff for advice and guidance (GPs and Primary Care Mental Health Service) for the primary care networks in the North West of Hertfordshire. Where necessary a service user may be seen by the primary care liaison psychiatrist for one-off mental health diagnostic assessment and/ or medication management. Psychiatric consultation slots will be made available for GPs and primary care mental health practitioners for clinical discussion. The psychiatrist and primary care mental health practitioners will agree on the local process to support the booking of slots for primary care consultation with a psychiatrist where required. The GP continues to hold overall clinical governance responsibility for patients seen by primary care mental health staff including psychiatrists in primary care. When an HPFT prescriber has made prescribing recommendations to primary care, the GP retains clinical responsibility to consider the recommendations for further action in primary care. About us Here's what we have to offer you Mentoring support for new Consultants Dedicated support to help become a future NHS Leader Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities A strong ethos on Learning and Development Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation Faculty Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants Study leave of 30 days over 3 years Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting) Health and wellbeing support Flexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation Projects Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions) Our Health Hub helps improve staff health and wellbeing across the Trust - encouraging staff to step away from their work and think about their own health. This includes: Workshops, challenges and social events throughout the year Confidential and safe forums where staff can talk about the emotional impact of work An equality and diversity staff network providing support to all staff Mindfulness bite size taster session Free, confidential counselling services 24/7 Job responsibilities The Post-holder will ensure clinical outcomes are clearly shared with the GP via primary care Electronic Clinical Record (ECR) e.g., SystmOne/ EMIS, subject to Information Governance arrangements supporting this access. The post-holder will ensure a letter is generated within the primary care electronic record, this can be emailed to HPFT single point of access which will save it as additional information to Paris. Consultation in primary care can be sent as a letter to Specialist Mental Health Service or primary care mental health services. This may utilise HPFT primary care administrative support where available. The post-holder will provide additional support to the primary and specialist care Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) regarding diagnoses, risk formulation and medications. This will include support to integrated multi-disciplinary or multi system team meetings for mental health case discussion in primary care networks. GPs in the PCN can refer Adults with moderate to severe mental ill health or stable severe mental illness with low risk to self and others. Primary Care Mental Health practitioners may discuss patients in the lower (17-18 yrs old) and upper age range (over 65 yrs old) with the post-holder who may offer outpatient appointment, but this will be on case-by-case basis. The service user must be aware of the referral and in agreement with it. Based on need, current presentation, and risk, they may be referred on to different community health services, suchas secondary community mental health services, CRHTT (Crisis Team), SPA, and First Response Service. People are not eligible to access this service if they are at acute risk to self or others; or they meet the threshold for the crisis team; if they are already receiving care from secondary mental health services (unless for supported discharge to community); if they suffer from a first episode of psychosis; if they take medication that requires a shared care protocol such as Clozapine or Lithium. You must ensure the relevant professional registration is maintained, including Section 12, Approved Clinician, and Responsible Clinician status. General Duties include, but not exclusive to; To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for the PCN and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists; candidates may achieve registration into GMC specialist register through CESR Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional clinical qualifications Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Training and Education Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a yearPer annum pro rata
Jan 31, 2025
Full time
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Primary Care Liaison (St Albans) Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Would you like to be part of something Outstanding? We are seeking a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, Primary Care Liaison for a fixed term 12 month appointment working 5 Programmed Activities per week. This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating. Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide specialist consultative liaison to Primary Care based staff for advice and guidance (GPs and Primary Care Mental Health Service) for the primary care networks in the North West of Hertfordshire. Where necessary a service user may be seen by the primary care liaison psychiatrist for one-off mental health diagnostic assessment and/ or medication management. Psychiatric consultation slots will be made available for GPs and primary care mental health practitioners for clinical discussion. The psychiatrist and primary care mental health practitioners will agree on the local process to support the booking of slots for primary care consultation with a psychiatrist where required. The GP continues to hold overall clinical governance responsibility for patients seen by primary care mental health staff including psychiatrists in primary care. When an HPFT prescriber has made prescribing recommendations to primary care, the GP retains clinical responsibility to consider the recommendations for further action in primary care. About us Here's what we have to offer you Mentoring support for new Consultants Dedicated support to help become a future NHS Leader Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities A strong ethos on Learning and Development Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation Faculty Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants Study leave of 30 days over 3 years Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting) Health and wellbeing support Flexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation Projects Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions) Our Health Hub helps improve staff health and wellbeing across the Trust - encouraging staff to step away from their work and think about their own health. This includes: Workshops, challenges and social events throughout the year Confidential and safe forums where staff can talk about the emotional impact of work An equality and diversity staff network providing support to all staff Mindfulness bite size taster session Free, confidential counselling services 24/7 Job responsibilities The Post-holder will ensure clinical outcomes are clearly shared with the GP via primary care Electronic Clinical Record (ECR) e.g., SystmOne/ EMIS, subject to Information Governance arrangements supporting this access. The post-holder will ensure a letter is generated within the primary care electronic record, this can be emailed to HPFT single point of access which will save it as additional information to Paris. Consultation in primary care can be sent as a letter to Specialist Mental Health Service or primary care mental health services. This may utilise HPFT primary care administrative support where available. The post-holder will provide additional support to the primary and specialist care Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) regarding diagnoses, risk formulation and medications. This will include support to integrated multi-disciplinary or multi system team meetings for mental health case discussion in primary care networks. GPs in the PCN can refer Adults with moderate to severe mental ill health or stable severe mental illness with low risk to self and others. Primary Care Mental Health practitioners may discuss patients in the lower (17-18 yrs old) and upper age range (over 65 yrs old) with the post-holder who may offer outpatient appointment, but this will be on case-by-case basis. The service user must be aware of the referral and in agreement with it. Based on need, current presentation, and risk, they may be referred on to different community health services, suchas secondary community mental health services, CRHTT (Crisis Team), SPA, and First Response Service. People are not eligible to access this service if they are at acute risk to self or others; or they meet the threshold for the crisis team; if they are already receiving care from secondary mental health services (unless for supported discharge to community); if they suffer from a first episode of psychosis; if they take medication that requires a shared care protocol such as Clozapine or Lithium. You must ensure the relevant professional registration is maintained, including Section 12, Approved Clinician, and Responsible Clinician status. General Duties include, but not exclusive to; To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for the PCN and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists; candidates may achieve registration into GMC specialist register through CESR Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional clinical qualifications Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Training and Education Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a yearPer annum pro rata
Lead teacher of Business and Economics Salary: MPS/UPS +TLR 2 Start Date: February 2023 Location: Newham Are you an experienced Business and Economics teacher who is ready to take a step up? Are you looking for a role where you can make a big impact and develop the business and economics curriculum across the school? This Ofsted rated 'Good' school is seeking a lead teacher of business and economics to join their school to start ASAP. About the school: This school is an all through school, providing a world- class education for children cross East London and the secondary phase is heavily oversubscribed. The school has set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of all children. The school has recently opened a sixth form and is looking to reach full capacity of students by 2024. The school is part of a trust which has a passionate belief that by offering young people an outstanding range of opportunities they will discover what they can excel at and transform their life chances. The role: The school is seeking someone to lead the development of the business and economics curriculum across the school. The right candidate has knowledge on what it takes to succeed in undergraduate study in their discipline, in order to work backwards and plan a rich and highly academic curriculum for KS4 and KS5. The role is for those who love the teaching and development of pupil's knowledge and are reflective and passionate enough to develop young people into subject experts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Build a rich and inspiring academic curriculum in Business and Economics, initially at Sixth Form with a view to extending into KS4 from 2023 Identify and plan for the knowledge and techniques to be developed in order to make successful Sixth Form and undergraduate students in your subject Model expert, evidence-informed teaching - KS5 in the short term - in your subject area and share best practice within the department and across the wider school Be (and stay) aware of changes to exam specifications and assessment objectives, in order to ensure students achieve the very highest outcomes. What the school can offer: World-class facilities Supportive working culture Free Gym on site Comprehensive training, coaching, and mentoring available. We are a school that is passionate about the science of learning and implementing evidence-informed practice Local staff discount at the View Tube Café Opportunities to attend events at the Olympic park The right candidate must: Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching economics to A level Ability to draw meaningful and actionable interpretations from data Ability to motivate, inspire and develop others Motivate, enthusiastic and flexibleIf you are interested and would like further information, please contact
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Lead teacher of Business and Economics Salary: MPS/UPS +TLR 2 Start Date: February 2023 Location: Newham Are you an experienced Business and Economics teacher who is ready to take a step up? Are you looking for a role where you can make a big impact and develop the business and economics curriculum across the school? This Ofsted rated 'Good' school is seeking a lead teacher of business and economics to join their school to start ASAP. About the school: This school is an all through school, providing a world- class education for children cross East London and the secondary phase is heavily oversubscribed. The school has set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of all children. The school has recently opened a sixth form and is looking to reach full capacity of students by 2024. The school is part of a trust which has a passionate belief that by offering young people an outstanding range of opportunities they will discover what they can excel at and transform their life chances. The role: The school is seeking someone to lead the development of the business and economics curriculum across the school. The right candidate has knowledge on what it takes to succeed in undergraduate study in their discipline, in order to work backwards and plan a rich and highly academic curriculum for KS4 and KS5. The role is for those who love the teaching and development of pupil's knowledge and are reflective and passionate enough to develop young people into subject experts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Build a rich and inspiring academic curriculum in Business and Economics, initially at Sixth Form with a view to extending into KS4 from 2023 Identify and plan for the knowledge and techniques to be developed in order to make successful Sixth Form and undergraduate students in your subject Model expert, evidence-informed teaching - KS5 in the short term - in your subject area and share best practice within the department and across the wider school Be (and stay) aware of changes to exam specifications and assessment objectives, in order to ensure students achieve the very highest outcomes. What the school can offer: World-class facilities Supportive working culture Free Gym on site Comprehensive training, coaching, and mentoring available. We are a school that is passionate about the science of learning and implementing evidence-informed practice Local staff discount at the View Tube Café Opportunities to attend events at the Olympic park The right candidate must: Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching economics to A level Ability to draw meaningful and actionable interpretations from data Ability to motivate, inspire and develop others Motivate, enthusiastic and flexibleIf you are interested and would like further information, please contact
Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant Are you a recent Maths graduate with a passion for helping students reach their academic goals? Perhaps you already have some experience working 1:1 as a Tutor or Peer Mentor? Do you have ambitions to follow your dream career as a Teacher? If so, we can help you take that next step into teaching! This wonderful all girls secondary school in Merton are looking for a Mat click apply for full job details
Dec 08, 2022
Contractor
Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant Are you a recent Maths graduate with a passion for helping students reach their academic goals? Perhaps you already have some experience working 1:1 as a Tutor or Peer Mentor? Do you have ambitions to follow your dream career as a Teacher? If so, we can help you take that next step into teaching! This wonderful all girls secondary school in Merton are looking for a Mat click apply for full job details
Inspire, transform, teach! We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Maths to join the dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. About Us At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ''Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people. We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future. Main Areas of Responsibility The purpose of your role will be: To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential To contribute to raising standards of student attainment To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan) Curriculum planning Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process) Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area) Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress) Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively Have excellent time management skills Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Professional Development & Benefits 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. Safeguarding Notice 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Inspire, transform, teach! We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Maths to join the dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. About Us At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ''Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people. We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future. Main Areas of Responsibility The purpose of your role will be: To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential To contribute to raising standards of student attainment To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan) Curriculum planning Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process) Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area) Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress) Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively Have excellent time management skills Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Professional Development & Benefits 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. Safeguarding Notice 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Inspire, transform, teach! We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Science to join the dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. About Us At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ''Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people. We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future. Main Areas of Responsibility The purpose of your role will be: To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential To contribute to raising standards of student attainment To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan) Curriculum planning Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process) Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area) Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress) Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively Have excellent time management skills Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Professional Development & Benefits 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. Safeguarding Notice 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Inspire, transform, teach! We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Science to join the dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. About Us At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ''Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people. We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future. Main Areas of Responsibility The purpose of your role will be: To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential To contribute to raising standards of student attainment To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan) Curriculum planning Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process) Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area) Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress) Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively Have excellent time management skills Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Professional Development & Benefits 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. Safeguarding Notice 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. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.