Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 01/05/2026 About this job Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027, subject to the review of the staffing establishment FTE/Hours: 37 Hours per week Working weeks: Term Time Only INSET days 3 weeks Salary: TPLTSS5 £26,654 - £29,394 (actual salary) Location: The King Alfred School Closing date: 12th April 2026 Interview dates: 16th April 2026 Proposed start date: 18th May 2026 Are you a highly organised administrative professional looking for a varied and impactful role at the heart of a school? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Coordinator to join our team. In this key role, you will support the Operations Manager, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our core school functions. The role: As the Operations Coordinator, you will be the "engine room" of our school's operations. No two days are the same; you will pivot between finance transactions, coordinating recruitment, overseeing health and safety records, and ensuring our school trips are perfectly planned. There is an element of supervision within this role & at times may be required to guide staff on operational tasks and provide "hands-on" support to the administration team during peak periods. Key Responsibilities Finance: Processing transactions, managing parent payment systems (ParentPay), and supporting budget holders with reporting. HR Coordination: Leading on recruitment administration, from placing adverts to managing the interview day experience. Estates & Compliance: Maintaining H&S logs, conducting DSE assessments, and acting as the lead contact for Educational Visits. Administration: Overseeing whole-school communications and ensuring GDPR compliance at an administrative level. About you As a problem-solver who thrives under pressure and enjoys managing multiple deadlines, you will: Have at least three years of experience in an administrative function (experience in a school setting is a plus). Hold five GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including Maths and English. Possess excellent ICT skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and spreadsheets. Be able to handle "emotive" situations with calm, professional reassurance. Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children. About us Set in the heart of our community, The King Alfred School is an exceptional environment dedicated to providing a first-class education in safe, happy, and purposeful surroundings. We believe that when children feel they BELONG, they gain the confidence to BELIEVE in their true potential and take PRIDE in every achievement. Our students thrive within a broad, balanced curriculum and a structured atmosphere built on mutual respect. We don't just teach; we prepare successful 21st-century learners by championing a unique set of core values: Trust and Loyalty, Kindness and Curiosity, Adaptability and Ambition, Steadfastness and Resilience, Achievement and Respect. We empower our students to become motivated individuals ready to make a meaningful contribution to both our local community and the wider global society. Why Join Us? You will be joining a collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged. You will play a vital role in ensuring our staff and students have the operational support they need to succeed every day. We can offer you: the chance to shape something truly special from strong foundations, happy, engaging children who thrive on inspirational leadership, a supportive trust and school community, a professional culture that is open, honest, fun and focused on doing what is right for children, strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations, a commitment to high quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development, a values driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day, recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements, a Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death in service cover, occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies, family friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work-life balance. To find out more, please refer to our candidate job description attached. In order to apply for this role please complete an application form via the link above. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Join us in providing a great education for every child. The trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not 'protected' (i.e. filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children's Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates. Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 01/05/2026 About this job Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027, subject to the review of the staffing establishment FTE/Hours: 37 Hours per week Working weeks: Term Time Only INSET days 3 weeks Salary: TPLTSS5 £26,654 - £29,394 (actual salary) Location: The King Alfred School Closing date: 12th April 2026 Interview dates: 16th April 2026 Proposed start date: 18th May 2026 Are you a highly organised administrative professional looking for a varied and impactful role at the heart of a school? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Coordinator to join our team. In this key role, you will support the Operations Manager, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our core school functions. The role: As the Operations Coordinator, you will be the "engine room" of our school's operations. No two days are the same; you will pivot between finance transactions, coordinating recruitment, overseeing health and safety records, and ensuring our school trips are perfectly planned. There is an element of supervision within this role & at times may be required to guide staff on operational tasks and provide "hands-on" support to the administration team during peak periods. Key Responsibilities Finance: Processing transactions, managing parent payment systems (ParentPay), and supporting budget holders with reporting. HR Coordination: Leading on recruitment administration, from placing adverts to managing the interview day experience. Estates & Compliance: Maintaining H&S logs, conducting DSE assessments, and acting as the lead contact for Educational Visits. Administration: Overseeing whole-school communications and ensuring GDPR compliance at an administrative level. About you As a problem-solver who thrives under pressure and enjoys managing multiple deadlines, you will: Have at least three years of experience in an administrative function (experience in a school setting is a plus). Hold five GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including Maths and English. Possess excellent ICT skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and spreadsheets. Be able to handle "emotive" situations with calm, professional reassurance. Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children. About us Set in the heart of our community, The King Alfred School is an exceptional environment dedicated to providing a first-class education in safe, happy, and purposeful surroundings. We believe that when children feel they BELONG, they gain the confidence to BELIEVE in their true potential and take PRIDE in every achievement. Our students thrive within a broad, balanced curriculum and a structured atmosphere built on mutual respect. We don't just teach; we prepare successful 21st-century learners by championing a unique set of core values: Trust and Loyalty, Kindness and Curiosity, Adaptability and Ambition, Steadfastness and Resilience, Achievement and Respect. We empower our students to become motivated individuals ready to make a meaningful contribution to both our local community and the wider global society. Why Join Us? You will be joining a collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged. You will play a vital role in ensuring our staff and students have the operational support they need to succeed every day. We can offer you: the chance to shape something truly special from strong foundations, happy, engaging children who thrive on inspirational leadership, a supportive trust and school community, a professional culture that is open, honest, fun and focused on doing what is right for children, strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations, a commitment to high quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development, a values driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day, recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements, a Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death in service cover, occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies, family friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work-life balance. To find out more, please refer to our candidate job description attached. In order to apply for this role please complete an application form via the link above. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Join us in providing a great education for every child. The trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not 'protected' (i.e. filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children's Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates. Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK • Job Description Posted Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 06:00 Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Triage Squad) Department: Technology Location: Sheffield or London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview Tes is the world's largest professional network for teachers. We power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by creating trusted educational solutions to make the greatest difference in education. We are undergoing an exciting transformation within our Product Development function and are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join us in the next phase of our journey. You will be joining an evolving agile team that includes Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Quality Assurance, and fellow Engineers. You will be working in a team that actively encourages openness and respect for one another. You will work alongside your team using transparent processes to inspect, adapt and continuously learn and improve. The Triage function exists to address high priority non-roadmap work across all our products, tackling important issues which threaten revenue. We offer engineers exposure to Tes' entire product and technology stack and an environment where real change is made quickly and directly for our customers. This role will suit someone who is genuinely pro-active, curious, and a good communicator willing to build relationships across the business to solve issues. Key Responsibilities Work within a Scrum Team to deliver agreed functionality for Tes staff and customers. A willingness to change product and technology stack dependent on sprint focus. An ability to discuss tickets with non-technical stakeholders and ascertain true requirements. Actively participate in scrum events and workshops, including sprint planning and retrospectives. Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to other team members. What will you need to succeed? Working knowledge of both NoSQL and relational database technologies. A desire to solve problems in unfamiliar software environments for a range of products. Strong debugging and investigatory skills for both software and human issues. An appreciation for good documentation and an understanding of how to write it. Experience working with QA engineers on a wide variety of products and services. A desire to build and maintain relationships with non-technical stakeholders. Fluent, commercial experience with multiple languages from the essential skills list. Experience using, or an understanding of, cloud technologies such as AWS and GCP. Experience writing automated test suites and managing test programmes. Experience developing microservices with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. A good understanding of CI/CD principles. What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: . Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK,
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK • Job Description Posted Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 06:00 Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Triage Squad) Department: Technology Location: Sheffield or London Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years. Role overview Tes is the world's largest professional network for teachers. We power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by creating trusted educational solutions to make the greatest difference in education. We are undergoing an exciting transformation within our Product Development function and are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join us in the next phase of our journey. You will be joining an evolving agile team that includes Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Quality Assurance, and fellow Engineers. You will be working in a team that actively encourages openness and respect for one another. You will work alongside your team using transparent processes to inspect, adapt and continuously learn and improve. The Triage function exists to address high priority non-roadmap work across all our products, tackling important issues which threaten revenue. We offer engineers exposure to Tes' entire product and technology stack and an environment where real change is made quickly and directly for our customers. This role will suit someone who is genuinely pro-active, curious, and a good communicator willing to build relationships across the business to solve issues. Key Responsibilities Work within a Scrum Team to deliver agreed functionality for Tes staff and customers. A willingness to change product and technology stack dependent on sprint focus. An ability to discuss tickets with non-technical stakeholders and ascertain true requirements. Actively participate in scrum events and workshops, including sprint planning and retrospectives. Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to other team members. What will you need to succeed? Working knowledge of both NoSQL and relational database technologies. A desire to solve problems in unfamiliar software environments for a range of products. Strong debugging and investigatory skills for both software and human issues. An appreciation for good documentation and an understanding of how to write it. Experience working with QA engineers on a wide variety of products and services. A desire to build and maintain relationships with non-technical stakeholders. Fluent, commercial experience with multiple languages from the essential skills list. Experience using, or an understanding of, cloud technologies such as AWS and GCP. Experience writing automated test suites and managing test programmes. Experience developing microservices with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. A good understanding of CI/CD principles. What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 State of the art offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Quarterly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: . Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK,
Nursery Room Leader Full time - Permanent Monday - Friday 40 hours per week - £14.06 per hour It would suit a candidate who could drive- due to the location of the nursery. This converted barn building is set in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, this setting boasts large outdoor play environments suitable for all weather. Our nursery is a converted barn building which is set in a beautiful rural location; where children from birth to 5 years can explore, learn, and develop through the many activities and resources available to promote learning through play. We love the great outdoors, and our nursery features open spaces for our children, they also experience outdoor learning in our bespoke forest school facility. The aim of the nursery is to provide a happy, home to home environment for all children in their care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Their philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. The nursery works in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their needs. This position would suit an experienced Room Lead or experienced Nursery Practitioner who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 - 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity. Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoke to English - Essential Requirements Your Role as a Room Leader: As a valued member of our team, you'll: Lead the care and development of children aged 3 months to 1 year. Create a safe, nurturing environment and support secure attachments. Guide and support team members, identifying training needs. Use EyLog/EyMan to track progress and maintain accurate records. Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed. Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards. Promote outdoor learning and overall child development. Model professionalism and foster a respectful team culture. Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Fradley is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader Full time - Permanent Monday - Friday 40 hours per week - £14.06 per hour It would suit a candidate who could drive- due to the location of the nursery. This converted barn building is set in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, this setting boasts large outdoor play environments suitable for all weather. Our nursery is a converted barn building which is set in a beautiful rural location; where children from birth to 5 years can explore, learn, and develop through the many activities and resources available to promote learning through play. We love the great outdoors, and our nursery features open spaces for our children, they also experience outdoor learning in our bespoke forest school facility. The aim of the nursery is to provide a happy, home to home environment for all children in their care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Their philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. The nursery works in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their needs. This position would suit an experienced Room Lead or experienced Nursery Practitioner who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 - 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity. Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoke to English - Essential Requirements Your Role as a Room Leader: As a valued member of our team, you'll: Lead the care and development of children aged 3 months to 1 year. Create a safe, nurturing environment and support secure attachments. Guide and support team members, identifying training needs. Use EyLog/EyMan to track progress and maintain accurate records. Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed. Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards. Promote outdoor learning and overall child development. Model professionalism and foster a respectful team culture. Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Fradley is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Family First Nursery Group
Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
Nursery Room Leader Monday - Friday - Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.20 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stratford, where we care for children in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our children, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children's progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues' development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children's development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stratford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader Monday - Friday - Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.20 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stratford, where we care for children in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our children, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children's progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues' development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children's development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stratford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Nursery Room Leader Full time - Permanent Monday - Friday 40 hours per week - £14.06 per hour It would suit a candidate who could drive- due to the location of the nursery. This converted barn building is set in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, this setting boasts large outdoor play environments suitable for all weather. Our nursery is a converted barn building which is set in a beautiful rural location; where children from birth to 5 years can explore, learn, and develop through the many activities and resources available to promote learning through play. We love the great outdoors, and our nursery features open spaces for our children, they also experience outdoor learning in our bespoke forest school facility. The aim of the nursery is to provide a happy, home to home environment for all children in their care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Their philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. The nursery works in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their needs. This position would suit an experienced Room Lead or experienced Nursery Practitioner who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 - 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity. Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoke to English - Essential Requirements Your Role as a Room Leader: As a valued member of our team, you'll: Lead the care and development of children aged 3 months to 1 year. Create a safe, nurturing environment and support secure attachments. Guide and support team members, identifying training needs. Use EyLog/EyMan to track progress and maintain accurate records. Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed. Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards. Promote outdoor learning and overall child development. Model professionalism and foster a respectful team culture. Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Fradley is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader Full time - Permanent Monday - Friday 40 hours per week - £14.06 per hour It would suit a candidate who could drive- due to the location of the nursery. This converted barn building is set in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, this setting boasts large outdoor play environments suitable for all weather. Our nursery is a converted barn building which is set in a beautiful rural location; where children from birth to 5 years can explore, learn, and develop through the many activities and resources available to promote learning through play. We love the great outdoors, and our nursery features open spaces for our children, they also experience outdoor learning in our bespoke forest school facility. The aim of the nursery is to provide a happy, home to home environment for all children in their care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Their philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. The nursery works in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their needs. This position would suit an experienced Room Lead or experienced Nursery Practitioner who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 - 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity. Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoke to English - Essential Requirements Your Role as a Room Leader: As a valued member of our team, you'll: Lead the care and development of children aged 3 months to 1 year. Create a safe, nurturing environment and support secure attachments. Guide and support team members, identifying training needs. Use EyLog/EyMan to track progress and maintain accurate records. Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed. Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards. Promote outdoor learning and overall child development. Model professionalism and foster a respectful team culture. Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Fradley is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Family First Nursery Group
Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
Nursery Room Leader Monday - Friday - Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.20 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stratford, where we care for children in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our children, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children's progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues' development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children's development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stratford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader Monday - Friday - Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.20 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stratford, where we care for children in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our children, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children's progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues' development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children's development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stratford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Learning & Development Co-Ordinator Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Crewe, CW1 6ZQ Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 01/05/2026 About this job The post holder will provide a comprehensive, quality and confidential administrative service to the Learning & Organisational Development team. The Learning & Development Co-ordinator will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with and supervised by the Learning & OD Manager to ensure that an efficient service is provided. It is essential that the post holder can exercise initiative suitable for the role and is fully supportive of other colleagues within the team. The role involves coordinating and organising in-house training, including compiling training needs, calendars, and promotional materials, and supporting the production of the annual training prospectus. It provides full administrative support for training events-managing bookings, preparing documentation, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and ensuring tasks are completed to high standards and deadlines. The role manages team diaries, training room bookings, and liaises with internal and external facilitators to ensure sessions are well-prepared. It requires proficiency with electronic systems such as OLM and Microsoft Office for managing and retrieving information. Additional responsibilities include assisting with delivering learning sessions, handling information requests, preparing training data and statistics, supporting audits and evaluations, producing training materials, processing external study leave forms, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating invoices. The role also maintains effective working relationships across the Trust to support efficient service delivery. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers. Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Role Duties & Responsibilities Co-ordination, organisation, and production of in-house training events by collating annual training needs analysis, training calendar and other learning and development promotional materials, where required and assist with the production of the annual training prospectus Provide comprehensive training administrative service, organising and making arrangements for events, typing and distribution of letters, documents and reports and recording written and electronic training information and filing, ensuring all information and documentation is produce to a high standard of performance and according to agreed timescales.This includes support to various projects, groups, and activities as and when required Assist with managing diary commitments of the team and the management of the Training room bookings both at Infinity House and onsite at Leighton., Liaise with internal and external facilitators and providers, ensuring that all the required preparation is accurate and available and that the learning and organisational development team are briefed on any difficulties, problems, or issues Be conversant with the required electronic systems e.g., Oracle Learning Management (OLM), various Microsoft Office packages for all correspondence, recording, retrieval and maintenance of information, including obtaining information using the internet and intranet. Contribute to the delivery of learning sessions as appropriate Assist with the management of incoming and outgoing request for action/or information, including follow up and in accordance with agreed timescales Assist with the preparation, collation and provision of training data, information, and statistics to support the performance management of Learning and OD activity. By liaising with other staff and according to the needs of the Trust. Assist with audit activity and the presentation of results as necessary including managing systems fir recording the evaluation of learning, preparing questionnaires, and obtaining information on the effectiveness of Learning and OD activities through face to face and telephone interviews Assist with the production of documentation, handbooks, and any relevant information packs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of information. Responsible for the collation of external study leave forms from the divisions Responsible for the monitoring of stock levels and ordering of stationery and supplies for department and training venues Responsible for the co-ordination and inputting of invoices onto the trusts system, following up PO's and updating our internal team tracking spreadsheets Maintain constructive relationships with others, withing and across the Trust and externally to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the service Governance Maintain systems and processes to establish and maintain effective communication, and confidentiality of information. Assist with the maintenance of systems and processes to continually monitor standards e.g., benchmarking, audit and implement action plans to improve the quality of the service Assist the Learning and OD Manager to ensure that lessons are learnt from issues arising from risk reports/complaints etc. and that they are promptly and positively addressed. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines relating to own service Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines taking action/alerting the Learning and OD team if practice appears to contravene policy or if concerned about any aspect of customer/patient care Managerial / Leadership 1.Ensureahealthy,safeandsecureworkingenvironment,ensuringcompliancewithlegalandregulatoryrequirements,maintainingaccuratedocumentationandreportinganyconcerns. Act as a role model by demonstrating leadership and knowledge and by maintaining credibility within the rust and wider health care community and external agencies, ensuring a positive image of the trust is maintained Assist with the implementation of local induction programmes for new members of the team Support the team in the effective use of resources, e.g. staff budget premises, equipment, ordering of supplies and equipment Education /Learning Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in Motiv8 appraisal, supervision, learning opportunities, maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning. Assist with systems and processes to ensure that learning needs are identified and met and that all learning is planned, implemented, evaluated and shared to change and improve services according to changing health care needs. Support the Trust's commitment to developing a continuous improvement culture by making everyday improvements as part of your job using Improvement Matters, the Trust's single continuous improvement approach Role model the behaviours of an improver displaying; curiosity, humility, compassion, reflective practice, open-mindedness to try new ideas, self-discipline Take personal responsibility for the role you play in actively contributing to creating a culture which promotes learning as opposed to blame and supports colleagues to embrace change Coach and enable others to innovate and make improvements happen in their area of work using Improvement Matters as the Trust's single improvement approach This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Apr 2026
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Learning & Development Co-Ordinator Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Crewe, CW1 6ZQ Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 01/05/2026 About this job The post holder will provide a comprehensive, quality and confidential administrative service to the Learning & Organisational Development team. The Learning & Development Co-ordinator will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with and supervised by the Learning & OD Manager to ensure that an efficient service is provided. It is essential that the post holder can exercise initiative suitable for the role and is fully supportive of other colleagues within the team. The role involves coordinating and organising in-house training, including compiling training needs, calendars, and promotional materials, and supporting the production of the annual training prospectus. It provides full administrative support for training events-managing bookings, preparing documentation, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and ensuring tasks are completed to high standards and deadlines. The role manages team diaries, training room bookings, and liaises with internal and external facilitators to ensure sessions are well-prepared. It requires proficiency with electronic systems such as OLM and Microsoft Office for managing and retrieving information. Additional responsibilities include assisting with delivering learning sessions, handling information requests, preparing training data and statistics, supporting audits and evaluations, producing training materials, processing external study leave forms, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating invoices. The role also maintains effective working relationships across the Trust to support efficient service delivery. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers. Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Role Duties & Responsibilities Co-ordination, organisation, and production of in-house training events by collating annual training needs analysis, training calendar and other learning and development promotional materials, where required and assist with the production of the annual training prospectus Provide comprehensive training administrative service, organising and making arrangements for events, typing and distribution of letters, documents and reports and recording written and electronic training information and filing, ensuring all information and documentation is produce to a high standard of performance and according to agreed timescales.This includes support to various projects, groups, and activities as and when required Assist with managing diary commitments of the team and the management of the Training room bookings both at Infinity House and onsite at Leighton., Liaise with internal and external facilitators and providers, ensuring that all the required preparation is accurate and available and that the learning and organisational development team are briefed on any difficulties, problems, or issues Be conversant with the required electronic systems e.g., Oracle Learning Management (OLM), various Microsoft Office packages for all correspondence, recording, retrieval and maintenance of information, including obtaining information using the internet and intranet. Contribute to the delivery of learning sessions as appropriate Assist with the management of incoming and outgoing request for action/or information, including follow up and in accordance with agreed timescales Assist with the preparation, collation and provision of training data, information, and statistics to support the performance management of Learning and OD activity. By liaising with other staff and according to the needs of the Trust. Assist with audit activity and the presentation of results as necessary including managing systems fir recording the evaluation of learning, preparing questionnaires, and obtaining information on the effectiveness of Learning and OD activities through face to face and telephone interviews Assist with the production of documentation, handbooks, and any relevant information packs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of information. Responsible for the collation of external study leave forms from the divisions Responsible for the monitoring of stock levels and ordering of stationery and supplies for department and training venues Responsible for the co-ordination and inputting of invoices onto the trusts system, following up PO's and updating our internal team tracking spreadsheets Maintain constructive relationships with others, withing and across the Trust and externally to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the service Governance Maintain systems and processes to establish and maintain effective communication, and confidentiality of information. Assist with the maintenance of systems and processes to continually monitor standards e.g., benchmarking, audit and implement action plans to improve the quality of the service Assist the Learning and OD Manager to ensure that lessons are learnt from issues arising from risk reports/complaints etc. and that they are promptly and positively addressed. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines relating to own service Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines taking action/alerting the Learning and OD team if practice appears to contravene policy or if concerned about any aspect of customer/patient care Managerial / Leadership 1.Ensureahealthy,safeandsecureworkingenvironment,ensuringcompliancewithlegalandregulatoryrequirements,maintainingaccuratedocumentationandreportinganyconcerns. Act as a role model by demonstrating leadership and knowledge and by maintaining credibility within the rust and wider health care community and external agencies, ensuring a positive image of the trust is maintained Assist with the implementation of local induction programmes for new members of the team Support the team in the effective use of resources, e.g. staff budget premises, equipment, ordering of supplies and equipment Education /Learning Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in Motiv8 appraisal, supervision, learning opportunities, maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning. Assist with systems and processes to ensure that learning needs are identified and met and that all learning is planned, implemented, evaluated and shared to change and improve services according to changing health care needs. Support the Trust's commitment to developing a continuous improvement culture by making everyday improvements as part of your job using Improvement Matters, the Trust's single continuous improvement approach Role model the behaviours of an improver displaying; curiosity, humility, compassion, reflective practice, open-mindedness to try new ideas, self-discipline Take personal responsibility for the role you play in actively contributing to creating a culture which promotes learning as opposed to blame and supports colleagues to embrace change Coach and enable others to innovate and make improvements happen in their area of work using Improvement Matters as the Trust's single improvement approach This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Apr 2026
Family First Nursery Group
Henley-in-arden, Warwickshire
Nursery Room Leader Monday - Friday - Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.20 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stratford, where we care for children in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our children, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children's progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues' development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children's development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stratford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader Monday - Friday - Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.20 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stratford, where we care for children in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our children, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children's progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues' development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children's development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stratford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Family First Nursery Group
Henley-in-arden, Warwickshire
Nursery Room Leader Monday - Friday - Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.20 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stratford, where we care for children in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our children, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children's progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues' development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children's development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stratford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader Monday - Friday - Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.20 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stratford, where we care for children in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our children, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children's progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues' development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children's development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stratford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Job Title Property Administrator (CRE) Job Description Summary Performs the administrative functions of the Property Management Team ensuring a high level of professionalism in property issues, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant requests or concerns. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide full administrative support, including phone support, typing reports, filing and distribution of correspondence Schedule and coordinate meetings/special events, as requested Assist in lease administration activities, including tenant contacts and insurance information; generate reports Prepare and coordinate bid proposals, service contracts and approved invoices. Assist in bidding process and assist Property Manager(s) in their efforts to ensure compliance with C&W's policies and procedures Prepare and code invoices for Property Manager's approval Ensure office is stocked with office supplies and other required items to maintain the office Ensure prompt and accurate completion of contract and certificates of insurance information in contract administration software Track and file contracts and insurance certificates; maintain follow-up system for expirations Monitor and maintain the property maintenance work order system and prepare monthly reports for Property Manager on status of tenant work orders Maintain the property purchase order system Maintain lease and contract files, as well as other files located within the property management office Promote and foster positive relationships with tenants and clients and track service calls as required Assist with monthly and quarterly management reports as well as annual budget preparation Process management and maintenance staff hours, tenant bill back invoices through accounting, expense reports, monthly meter readings of properties, and check requests for review and approval KEY COMPETENCIES Communication Proficiency (oral and written) Customer Focus (internal and external) Organization Skills Interpersonal Skills Initiative Multi-tasking IMPORTANT EDUCATION High school diploma/GED equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE Customer service experience preferred Contact Information Holly Lopez
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title Property Administrator (CRE) Job Description Summary Performs the administrative functions of the Property Management Team ensuring a high level of professionalism in property issues, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant requests or concerns. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide full administrative support, including phone support, typing reports, filing and distribution of correspondence Schedule and coordinate meetings/special events, as requested Assist in lease administration activities, including tenant contacts and insurance information; generate reports Prepare and coordinate bid proposals, service contracts and approved invoices. Assist in bidding process and assist Property Manager(s) in their efforts to ensure compliance with C&W's policies and procedures Prepare and code invoices for Property Manager's approval Ensure office is stocked with office supplies and other required items to maintain the office Ensure prompt and accurate completion of contract and certificates of insurance information in contract administration software Track and file contracts and insurance certificates; maintain follow-up system for expirations Monitor and maintain the property maintenance work order system and prepare monthly reports for Property Manager on status of tenant work orders Maintain the property purchase order system Maintain lease and contract files, as well as other files located within the property management office Promote and foster positive relationships with tenants and clients and track service calls as required Assist with monthly and quarterly management reports as well as annual budget preparation Process management and maintenance staff hours, tenant bill back invoices through accounting, expense reports, monthly meter readings of properties, and check requests for review and approval KEY COMPETENCIES Communication Proficiency (oral and written) Customer Focus (internal and external) Organization Skills Interpersonal Skills Initiative Multi-tasking IMPORTANT EDUCATION High school diploma/GED equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE Customer service experience preferred Contact Information Holly Lopez
Are you driven to open doors for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and help them build the skills and confidence to thrive? Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy & Major Gifts) The Talent Foundry £45,000-£50,000 Hybrid (London-based 2-3 days/month) Permanent The Talent Foundry is searching for an experienced Head of Fundraising to help us reach one million young people by 2030. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a philanthropy and major gifts function at a fast-growing, values-led charity with a powerful mission and an already impressive roster of long-term corporate partners. About The Talent Foundry Since 2009, we've helped nearly 700,000 young people aged 7-18 from underserved backgrounds discover their talents, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed in education and work. We do this through free, high-quality employability programmes delivered in over 600 schools each year, in long-term partnership with employers including Barclays LifeSkills, KPMG, M&G plc, Network Rail, ICAEW and the NHS. We're ambitious, inclusive and inquisitive; and we're just getting started. The role This is a strategic and hands-on position, perfect for a fundraiser who loves building something new. You'll lead the development of new income streams, grow philanthropic and major gifts support, and work closely with senior leadership to strengthen the organisation's long-term financial sustainability. You'll also line manage a newly formed team including a Fundraising Manager and a Marketing & Communications Manager, so experience of coaching and developing people is important. About you You'll have direct UK charity fundraising experience and a strong track record of securing six-figure income through trusts and foundations, major gifts or corporate foundations. You'll be an outstanding communicator, a collaborative colleague and someone who genuinely cares about social mobility. Lived experience of the challenges faced by young people from underserved backgrounds is warmly welcomed, though not essential. The details Hybrid: home-based with 2-3 days per month in London £45,000-£50,000 per annum 37.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE considered) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays £500 learning & development budget, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity package (after three years), pension, quarterly team days, and your birthday off How to apply Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People as the first step. If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, we'll share full details on how to complete your formal application. If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know, we want every candidate to have a fair opportunity to shine . A note on AI We embrace innovative technology in our work, and you're welcome to use AI tools to help structure or refine your application. But we want to hear you ; your voice, your experiences, your story. AI works best as an editor, not a ghostwriter. Please don't ask AI to write your application from scratch or copy and paste generated answers. Beyond losing the chance to show us what makes you right for this role, we've found that AI-generated applications often contain inaccuracies and any incorrect information will result in your application being discounted. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Are you driven to open doors for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and help them build the skills and confidence to thrive? Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy & Major Gifts) The Talent Foundry £45,000-£50,000 Hybrid (London-based 2-3 days/month) Permanent The Talent Foundry is searching for an experienced Head of Fundraising to help us reach one million young people by 2030. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a philanthropy and major gifts function at a fast-growing, values-led charity with a powerful mission and an already impressive roster of long-term corporate partners. About The Talent Foundry Since 2009, we've helped nearly 700,000 young people aged 7-18 from underserved backgrounds discover their talents, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed in education and work. We do this through free, high-quality employability programmes delivered in over 600 schools each year, in long-term partnership with employers including Barclays LifeSkills, KPMG, M&G plc, Network Rail, ICAEW and the NHS. We're ambitious, inclusive and inquisitive; and we're just getting started. The role This is a strategic and hands-on position, perfect for a fundraiser who loves building something new. You'll lead the development of new income streams, grow philanthropic and major gifts support, and work closely with senior leadership to strengthen the organisation's long-term financial sustainability. You'll also line manage a newly formed team including a Fundraising Manager and a Marketing & Communications Manager, so experience of coaching and developing people is important. About you You'll have direct UK charity fundraising experience and a strong track record of securing six-figure income through trusts and foundations, major gifts or corporate foundations. You'll be an outstanding communicator, a collaborative colleague and someone who genuinely cares about social mobility. Lived experience of the challenges faced by young people from underserved backgrounds is warmly welcomed, though not essential. The details Hybrid: home-based with 2-3 days per month in London £45,000-£50,000 per annum 37.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE considered) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays £500 learning & development budget, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity package (after three years), pension, quarterly team days, and your birthday off How to apply Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People as the first step. If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, we'll share full details on how to complete your formal application. If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know, we want every candidate to have a fair opportunity to shine . A note on AI We embrace innovative technology in our work, and you're welcome to use AI tools to help structure or refine your application. But we want to hear you ; your voice, your experiences, your story. AI works best as an editor, not a ghostwriter. Please don't ask AI to write your application from scratch or copy and paste generated answers. Beyond losing the chance to show us what makes you right for this role, we've found that AI-generated applications often contain inaccuracies and any incorrect information will result in your application being discounted. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
The Garden Museum is seeking an experienced Fundraiser to lead on match-funding a £2.65m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Benton End Revived: the renewal and redevelopment of Benton End, a Grade II listed Tudor property with significant artistic, horticultural, and social heritage. The goal is to transform Benton End into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable arts and learning centre, reimagining the radical spirit of Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines's art school and garden legacy. This commission covers the Development Phase of a Heritage Fund-supported capital project and the period during which the Delivery Phase application is being assessed. The Fundraiser will collaborate closely with the client team, project manager and stakeholders throughout. The redevelopment of Benton End seeks to: Conserve and restore the Grade II listed house and associated gardens structures Create inclusive and accessible facilities for learning, exhibitions, and residencies Respect and celebrate the site's layered heritage, including its significance in queer history Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility in all design choices Enable operational and financial sustainability through a mixed-use business model The fundraising consultant will be responsible for raising a total of £2.7m by December 2027. This comprises £1.8m in gifts or pledges in order to match-fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund's Delivery Phase grant of £2.65m; and the remainder to support additional output costs at Benton End. The consultant will be expected to lead on the following areas: Review the Fundraising process for the Development Phase of the project in partnership with the client team Review the existing Fundraising Strategy submitted to the Heritage Fund (see tender pack) Re-develop, update and deliver a comprehensive Fundraising Strategy to achieve the necessary match funding for the Delivery Phase of the project including phased targets, pipeline planning, and approach methodology Identify potential funding sources, including charitable trusts and foundations, major individual donors, philanthropic legacy leads (including those with interests in art, horticulture, LGBTQIA+ causes, and regional heritage), corporate supporters and in-kind contributors Cross check all potential funding sources and potential prospects with the client team, paying particular attention to the Garden Museum's other fundraising programmes, existing funders and live/upcoming campaigns Produce a detailed fundraising plan with goals, milestones, specific targets and details of which funding sources will be approached at each stage of the campaign Support cultivation of key prospects, including advising on pitches, proposals, and relationship management and leading these where appropriate Develop a 'Case for Support' and campaign materials tailored to different audiences Work with the client team to ensure fundraising aligns with Heritage Fund Delivery Phase submission (August 2027), Activity and Interpretation Plans and capital delivery timelines and cash flow needs Provide reports on all fundraising activity and data collected, in formats that are compatible with the client team's CRM Support the implementation of the live campaign: tracking targets, overseeing donor communications, and managing asks The selected consultant should have: A strong track record of raising capital funds in the arts, culture, or heritage sector Experience working with national funders (e.g. trusts/foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, and corporates) Knowledge of Heritage Fund processes and expectations Experience in creating compelling cases for support, particularly for multidisciplinary projects (art, heritage, gardens, LGBTQIA+ history) Sensitivity to inclusive fundraising and community engagement Strategic thinking with a collaborative and proactive working style The budget for the fundraising consultant's fee is a maximum of £36,000 excl VAT, to include all travel and expenses and with an expectation that the consultant will be on site regularly at Benton End, Hadleigh, Suffolk. This consultant will report into the Project Manager, but will also work closely with the Garden Museum Development Director and the Benton End Board. This opportunity is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players. Application requirements: Please supply the following to by 5pm on Tuesday 4 May 2026: Proven examples of recent, similar work at an equivalent level of project value and heritage significance CV demonstrating relevant experience and examples of previous projects - if more than one consultant then CVs and highlighted experience of each team member Fee proposal Outline methodology and approach At least two references from comparable heritage or arts capital project Confirmation of insurance (minimum £ 1million Professional Indemnity and £1 million Public Liability insurance, and £1 million Employers Liability cover (if applicable), or ability and willingness to obtain) Clarifying questions should be sent to by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026. For the full tender pack, including all appendices, go to: Consultant Brief: Fundraiser, Benton End Revived - Garden Museum
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
The Garden Museum is seeking an experienced Fundraiser to lead on match-funding a £2.65m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Benton End Revived: the renewal and redevelopment of Benton End, a Grade II listed Tudor property with significant artistic, horticultural, and social heritage. The goal is to transform Benton End into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable arts and learning centre, reimagining the radical spirit of Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines's art school and garden legacy. This commission covers the Development Phase of a Heritage Fund-supported capital project and the period during which the Delivery Phase application is being assessed. The Fundraiser will collaborate closely with the client team, project manager and stakeholders throughout. The redevelopment of Benton End seeks to: Conserve and restore the Grade II listed house and associated gardens structures Create inclusive and accessible facilities for learning, exhibitions, and residencies Respect and celebrate the site's layered heritage, including its significance in queer history Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility in all design choices Enable operational and financial sustainability through a mixed-use business model The fundraising consultant will be responsible for raising a total of £2.7m by December 2027. This comprises £1.8m in gifts or pledges in order to match-fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund's Delivery Phase grant of £2.65m; and the remainder to support additional output costs at Benton End. The consultant will be expected to lead on the following areas: Review the Fundraising process for the Development Phase of the project in partnership with the client team Review the existing Fundraising Strategy submitted to the Heritage Fund (see tender pack) Re-develop, update and deliver a comprehensive Fundraising Strategy to achieve the necessary match funding for the Delivery Phase of the project including phased targets, pipeline planning, and approach methodology Identify potential funding sources, including charitable trusts and foundations, major individual donors, philanthropic legacy leads (including those with interests in art, horticulture, LGBTQIA+ causes, and regional heritage), corporate supporters and in-kind contributors Cross check all potential funding sources and potential prospects with the client team, paying particular attention to the Garden Museum's other fundraising programmes, existing funders and live/upcoming campaigns Produce a detailed fundraising plan with goals, milestones, specific targets and details of which funding sources will be approached at each stage of the campaign Support cultivation of key prospects, including advising on pitches, proposals, and relationship management and leading these where appropriate Develop a 'Case for Support' and campaign materials tailored to different audiences Work with the client team to ensure fundraising aligns with Heritage Fund Delivery Phase submission (August 2027), Activity and Interpretation Plans and capital delivery timelines and cash flow needs Provide reports on all fundraising activity and data collected, in formats that are compatible with the client team's CRM Support the implementation of the live campaign: tracking targets, overseeing donor communications, and managing asks The selected consultant should have: A strong track record of raising capital funds in the arts, culture, or heritage sector Experience working with national funders (e.g. trusts/foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, and corporates) Knowledge of Heritage Fund processes and expectations Experience in creating compelling cases for support, particularly for multidisciplinary projects (art, heritage, gardens, LGBTQIA+ history) Sensitivity to inclusive fundraising and community engagement Strategic thinking with a collaborative and proactive working style The budget for the fundraising consultant's fee is a maximum of £36,000 excl VAT, to include all travel and expenses and with an expectation that the consultant will be on site regularly at Benton End, Hadleigh, Suffolk. This consultant will report into the Project Manager, but will also work closely with the Garden Museum Development Director and the Benton End Board. This opportunity is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players. Application requirements: Please supply the following to by 5pm on Tuesday 4 May 2026: Proven examples of recent, similar work at an equivalent level of project value and heritage significance CV demonstrating relevant experience and examples of previous projects - if more than one consultant then CVs and highlighted experience of each team member Fee proposal Outline methodology and approach At least two references from comparable heritage or arts capital project Confirmation of insurance (minimum £ 1million Professional Indemnity and £1 million Public Liability insurance, and £1 million Employers Liability cover (if applicable), or ability and willingness to obtain) Clarifying questions should be sent to by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026. For the full tender pack, including all appendices, go to: Consultant Brief: Fundraiser, Benton End Revived - Garden Museum
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established children s charity in London in their search for a Deputy Play Manager . Full-time £36,000 per annum The charity has been supporting children, young people and families for over 25 years through a range of play, family support and youth programmes. Their Ofsted-registered after-school and holiday play schemes provide children aged 4 11 with safe, engaging and nurturing environments to explore, grow and thrive. As Deputy Play Manager , you ll play a key leadership role within the play service, helping to design, deliver and evaluate a high-quality programme of activities. You ll support the Play Manager in day-to-day operations (including managing enquiries/collection of fees), team management and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards. This is a hands-on role combining leadership, planning, and active delivery you ll work directly with children and families to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating play environments. About You Essential skills and experience: Level 3 qualification (or above) in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field. Minimum of three years experience working directly with children aged 4 11. Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements. Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play activities. Confident leading active, outdoor or adventure-based play. Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Excellent communication and team leadership skills. Strong organisational and IT skills. Desirable: Experience supporting children with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds. Experience supervising others or managing volunteers. Knowledge of current issues affecting children and families. Relevant training such as paediatric first aid or food hygiene. Play is at the heart of what they do the organisation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood through both free and guided play experiences. If you re passionate about play, child development and helping young people thrive, we d love to hear from you. For more information, please submit your CV to Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established children s charity in London in their search for a Deputy Play Manager . Full-time £36,000 per annum The charity has been supporting children, young people and families for over 25 years through a range of play, family support and youth programmes. Their Ofsted-registered after-school and holiday play schemes provide children aged 4 11 with safe, engaging and nurturing environments to explore, grow and thrive. As Deputy Play Manager , you ll play a key leadership role within the play service, helping to design, deliver and evaluate a high-quality programme of activities. You ll support the Play Manager in day-to-day operations (including managing enquiries/collection of fees), team management and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards. This is a hands-on role combining leadership, planning, and active delivery you ll work directly with children and families to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating play environments. About You Essential skills and experience: Level 3 qualification (or above) in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field. Minimum of three years experience working directly with children aged 4 11. Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements. Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play activities. Confident leading active, outdoor or adventure-based play. Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Excellent communication and team leadership skills. Strong organisational and IT skills. Desirable: Experience supporting children with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds. Experience supervising others or managing volunteers. Knowledge of current issues affecting children and families. Relevant training such as paediatric first aid or food hygiene. Play is at the heart of what they do the organisation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood through both free and guided play experiences. If you re passionate about play, child development and helping young people thrive, we d love to hear from you. For more information, please submit your CV to Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Family First Nursery Group
Polesworth, Staffordshire
Nursery Room Leader £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us Full-Time - up to 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday £14.06 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road, where we care for children from 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With our spacious garden, forest school sessions, and creative hands-on activities, we provide enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow as part of our dedicated team. Role Overview As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. You will assist in the implementation of a key person approach, helping babies form secure attachments and guiding your colleagues in identifying training and development needs. Your role will also involve maintaining high-quality learning journals and records on the EyLog and EyMan systems, ensuring that each child's progress is accurately tracked. Building positive relationships with parents will be essential, inviting them to participate in activities and keeping them informed about their child's development. As a leader, you will model professionalism, consistency, and impartiality, fostering respect among your team, parents, and children. You will also ensure that the statutory requirements of the EYFS framework are met, uphold safety standards, and promote the welfare of all children, staff, and visitors at the nursery. A passion for outdoor learning and a strong understanding of child development will be key to your success in this role. Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us Full-Time - up to 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday £14.06 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road, where we care for children from 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With our spacious garden, forest school sessions, and creative hands-on activities, we provide enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow as part of our dedicated team. Role Overview As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. You will assist in the implementation of a key person approach, helping babies form secure attachments and guiding your colleagues in identifying training and development needs. Your role will also involve maintaining high-quality learning journals and records on the EyLog and EyMan systems, ensuring that each child's progress is accurately tracked. Building positive relationships with parents will be essential, inviting them to participate in activities and keeping them informed about their child's development. As a leader, you will model professionalism, consistency, and impartiality, fostering respect among your team, parents, and children. You will also ensure that the statutory requirements of the EYFS framework are met, uphold safety standards, and promote the welfare of all children, staff, and visitors at the nursery. A passion for outdoor learning and a strong understanding of child development will be key to your success in this role. Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Events Assistant Job description Berkhamsted Schools Group is looking for an organised and enthusiastic Events Assistant (fixed-term) to support the delivery of events and commercial lettings across the School. Reporting to the Commercial Operations Manager, the role supports the Commercial team in maximising profitable revenues through the delivery of the school's Commercial Strategy. You will assist with the planning, setup and delivery of events, act as a welcoming point of contact for visitors and hirers, and provide administrative support for facility bookings, enquiries, schedules and invoicing. The role also includes conducting tours, liaising with internal teams, maintaining booking records, and supporting marketing and social media activity. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional and flexible, with strong organisational and communication skills. Availability during school holidays is essential, as this is when the majority of significant commercial lettings take place. Contract: 6 month fixed-term appointment Hours of work: Part time, 22.5 hours per week, all year round Please note, the working pattern will include some evenings and weekends. Please click below for further details: APPLICANT INFORMATION PACK
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Events Assistant Job description Berkhamsted Schools Group is looking for an organised and enthusiastic Events Assistant (fixed-term) to support the delivery of events and commercial lettings across the School. Reporting to the Commercial Operations Manager, the role supports the Commercial team in maximising profitable revenues through the delivery of the school's Commercial Strategy. You will assist with the planning, setup and delivery of events, act as a welcoming point of contact for visitors and hirers, and provide administrative support for facility bookings, enquiries, schedules and invoicing. The role also includes conducting tours, liaising with internal teams, maintaining booking records, and supporting marketing and social media activity. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional and flexible, with strong organisational and communication skills. Availability during school holidays is essential, as this is when the majority of significant commercial lettings take place. Contract: 6 month fixed-term appointment Hours of work: Part time, 22.5 hours per week, all year round Please note, the working pattern will include some evenings and weekends. Please click below for further details: APPLICANT INFORMATION PACK
We are currently looking for a Nursery Third in Charge to join the team at our Clapham Day Nursery and Pre-School. Salary: £34,500 per annum £1,000 Welcome Bonus Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week - all year round The Clapham Day Nursery & Preschool offers a warm, home from home environment where every child's journey begins with curiosity and confidence. Rated Good by Ofsted, our three storey nursery features large, light filled room and a dedicated garden area that encourages outdoor learning, exploration and play. With excellent commuter links via nearby bus stops and tube stations at Clapham North/Common, Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction, our setting provides both convenience for families and a nurturing space for children to thrive. Our caring and professional team is committed to help each child discover their individuality, build independence, and reach their full potential in a safe, inspiring and supportive environment. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Welcome Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As a Nursery Third in Charge, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met As a Nursery Third in Charge, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. The Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
We are currently looking for a Nursery Third in Charge to join the team at our Clapham Day Nursery and Pre-School. Salary: £34,500 per annum £1,000 Welcome Bonus Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week - all year round The Clapham Day Nursery & Preschool offers a warm, home from home environment where every child's journey begins with curiosity and confidence. Rated Good by Ofsted, our three storey nursery features large, light filled room and a dedicated garden area that encourages outdoor learning, exploration and play. With excellent commuter links via nearby bus stops and tube stations at Clapham North/Common, Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction, our setting provides both convenience for families and a nurturing space for children to thrive. Our caring and professional team is committed to help each child discover their individuality, build independence, and reach their full potential in a safe, inspiring and supportive environment. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Welcome Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As a Nursery Third in Charge, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met As a Nursery Third in Charge, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. The Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Family First Nursery Group
Tamworth, Staffordshire
Nursery Room Leader £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us Full-Time - up to 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday £14.06 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road, where we care for children from 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With our spacious garden, forest school sessions, and creative hands-on activities, we provide enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow as part of our dedicated team. Role Overview As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. You will assist in the implementation of a key person approach, helping babies form secure attachments and guiding your colleagues in identifying training and development needs. Your role will also involve maintaining high-quality learning journals and records on the EyLog and EyMan systems, ensuring that each child's progress is accurately tracked. Building positive relationships with parents will be essential, inviting them to participate in activities and keeping them informed about their child's development. As a leader, you will model professionalism, consistency, and impartiality, fostering respect among your team, parents, and children. You will also ensure that the statutory requirements of the EYFS framework are met, uphold safety standards, and promote the welfare of all children, staff, and visitors at the nursery. A passion for outdoor learning and a strong understanding of child development will be key to your success in this role. Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us Full-Time - up to 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday £14.06 per hour About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road, where we care for children from 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With our spacious garden, forest school sessions, and creative hands-on activities, we provide enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow as part of our dedicated team. Role Overview As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. You will assist in the implementation of a key person approach, helping babies form secure attachments and guiding your colleagues in identifying training and development needs. Your role will also involve maintaining high-quality learning journals and records on the EyLog and EyMan systems, ensuring that each child's progress is accurately tracked. Building positive relationships with parents will be essential, inviting them to participate in activities and keeping them informed about their child's development. As a leader, you will model professionalism, consistency, and impartiality, fostering respect among your team, parents, and children. You will also ensure that the statutory requirements of the EYFS framework are met, uphold safety standards, and promote the welfare of all children, staff, and visitors at the nursery. A passion for outdoor learning and a strong understanding of child development will be key to your success in this role. Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
We're looking for talented estate agents with the drive to build their own business as a Territory Owner under the Yopa franchise. Yopa is one of the largest estate agency brands in the UK. Our service rivals the high street, while our unique technology-led offering gives customers a reason to choose us over the competition. We sell homes for a fair fixed fee that saves the average customer £2,800 (£6,000 in London), while also offering a No Sale, No Fee option that isn't available with our main competitors. Our award-winning hybrid service has been named the best of its kind in the UK, and we're rated 'excellent' by Trustpilot based on thousands of customer reviews. As a Territory Owner, you will have your own postcodes and the opportunity to grow your business without limits, with full control over your own agenda and helped by a team of Territory Managers. You'll be building your own agency, but far from being alone, you will be part of a close-knit regional team and benefit from everything Yopa has to offer in terms of business support, including: Fantastic free lead generation, with a focus on quality, from the central Yopa team with appointments booked in for you. Extra financial incentive for self-generated leads. Multiple revenue streams to help you diversify your business and income, including rewards for referring customers to our partnered conveyancers and our sister company Scout Financial Services. The option to set your own commission rates with No Sale, No Fee. The autonomy to run your own business with flexible hours that fit your existing commitments, and the freedom to employ your own team. No earnings cap - the only limit is your potential. An in-house marketing team providing personalised support, with free money every month to spend on marketing materials. Unique schemes that help you build your business's visibility in the local area, such as Yopa's successful Tech for Schools sponsorship programme. The full support of a team in our Contact Centres, including your own Personal Property Adviser to help your business stay in touch with your customers. Ongoing training and support from the Learning and Development team, mentorship from your Regional Director, and regular meetings with fellow colleagues and business owners. In return, we're looking for estate agents who: Already have strong experience in the world of estate agency, with a proven track record in valuing and listing homes, and who can confidently see the buying and selling journey through to completion. Demonstrate exceptional levels of customer service, with the willingness to help customers outside of 'office hours' and go the extra mile for that sale. Self-starters with the drive to build a long-term business that goes beyond the end of the month or the next paycheck. If you're a passionate estate agent who wants to own your own business, benefit from first-in-class support, and help build the future of estate agency, we want to hear from you!
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
We're looking for talented estate agents with the drive to build their own business as a Territory Owner under the Yopa franchise. Yopa is one of the largest estate agency brands in the UK. Our service rivals the high street, while our unique technology-led offering gives customers a reason to choose us over the competition. We sell homes for a fair fixed fee that saves the average customer £2,800 (£6,000 in London), while also offering a No Sale, No Fee option that isn't available with our main competitors. Our award-winning hybrid service has been named the best of its kind in the UK, and we're rated 'excellent' by Trustpilot based on thousands of customer reviews. As a Territory Owner, you will have your own postcodes and the opportunity to grow your business without limits, with full control over your own agenda and helped by a team of Territory Managers. You'll be building your own agency, but far from being alone, you will be part of a close-knit regional team and benefit from everything Yopa has to offer in terms of business support, including: Fantastic free lead generation, with a focus on quality, from the central Yopa team with appointments booked in for you. Extra financial incentive for self-generated leads. Multiple revenue streams to help you diversify your business and income, including rewards for referring customers to our partnered conveyancers and our sister company Scout Financial Services. The option to set your own commission rates with No Sale, No Fee. The autonomy to run your own business with flexible hours that fit your existing commitments, and the freedom to employ your own team. No earnings cap - the only limit is your potential. An in-house marketing team providing personalised support, with free money every month to spend on marketing materials. Unique schemes that help you build your business's visibility in the local area, such as Yopa's successful Tech for Schools sponsorship programme. The full support of a team in our Contact Centres, including your own Personal Property Adviser to help your business stay in touch with your customers. Ongoing training and support from the Learning and Development team, mentorship from your Regional Director, and regular meetings with fellow colleagues and business owners. In return, we're looking for estate agents who: Already have strong experience in the world of estate agency, with a proven track record in valuing and listing homes, and who can confidently see the buying and selling journey through to completion. Demonstrate exceptional levels of customer service, with the willingness to help customers outside of 'office hours' and go the extra mile for that sale. Self-starters with the drive to build a long-term business that goes beyond the end of the month or the next paycheck. If you're a passionate estate agent who wants to own your own business, benefit from first-in-class support, and help build the future of estate agency, we want to hear from you!
An opportunity has arisen in Guildhall School of Music & Drama's Access and Participation team for a professional with recent, relevant experience of project managing access activity for young people, both online and in person, to take up the post of Access and Participation Manager. The post-holder will lead on the planning and delivery of a range of Access and Participation activity, and must demonstrate an ability to work efficiently, flexibly and with excellent attention to detail, delivering impactful initiatives and positive outcomes that contribute towards the School's compliance with commitments made in the Access and Participation Plan. The post-holder must possess exceptional interpersonal skills that allow them to communicate effectively with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, and demonstrate an ability to collaborate successfully with internal colleagues (including academic, admissions and student support) and external stakeholders (including teachers, charity partners and Access and Participation teams in other HE providers). The post-holder must have strong knowledge about equality of opportunity in education, particularly in relation to Higher Education regulation and the delivery of regulated activity. They must also demonstrate a detailed understanding of the barriers that exist for young people, applicants and students who are underrepresented at the School, in the arts and in Higher Education, and have extensive experience of planning and delivering activity designed to improve access and student success. The closing date is Monday 20 th April 2026 at 9am. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 6 th May 2026. This will consist of a panel interview and a task, which will be sent to shortlisted candidates one week before the interview. For further information on the role you can contact Ashleigh Hope, Head of Access and Participation, on . To apply online, please visit our website via the button below. Alternatively, please contact (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9279. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Guildhall School and City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
An opportunity has arisen in Guildhall School of Music & Drama's Access and Participation team for a professional with recent, relevant experience of project managing access activity for young people, both online and in person, to take up the post of Access and Participation Manager. The post-holder will lead on the planning and delivery of a range of Access and Participation activity, and must demonstrate an ability to work efficiently, flexibly and with excellent attention to detail, delivering impactful initiatives and positive outcomes that contribute towards the School's compliance with commitments made in the Access and Participation Plan. The post-holder must possess exceptional interpersonal skills that allow them to communicate effectively with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, and demonstrate an ability to collaborate successfully with internal colleagues (including academic, admissions and student support) and external stakeholders (including teachers, charity partners and Access and Participation teams in other HE providers). The post-holder must have strong knowledge about equality of opportunity in education, particularly in relation to Higher Education regulation and the delivery of regulated activity. They must also demonstrate a detailed understanding of the barriers that exist for young people, applicants and students who are underrepresented at the School, in the arts and in Higher Education, and have extensive experience of planning and delivering activity designed to improve access and student success. The closing date is Monday 20 th April 2026 at 9am. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 6 th May 2026. This will consist of a panel interview and a task, which will be sent to shortlisted candidates one week before the interview. For further information on the role you can contact Ashleigh Hope, Head of Access and Participation, on . To apply online, please visit our website via the button below. Alternatively, please contact (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9279. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Guildhall School and City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme Know someone who'd be a great fit for this role? We'd love your help getting the word out! Share this job with your friends, colleagues, or followers on social media. It might be just the opportunity someone's been waiting for.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme Know someone who'd be a great fit for this role? We'd love your help getting the word out! Share this job with your friends, colleagues, or followers on social media. It might be just the opportunity someone's been waiting for.
