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Assistant Head of Department Construction (Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades) £46,407 per annum Location: Cambridge Sector: Further Education (FE) Full time - Permanent About the Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated FE professional to step into a key leadership position as Assistant Head of Department within a Construction and Building Services curriculum area. This ro...

French Language Assistant Location: Cambridge Salary: £29,810 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time Starting Date: September 2026 The Perse School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised and engaging French speaker to assist with inspiring pupils to develop their French language skills to start in September 2026. The successful candidate will work to develop students’ spoken French skills and appreciation of Francophone cultures, as well as playing a key role in the preparation for GCSE, A Level and DELF speaking exams. We are looking for a native speaker or a graduate in French with near-native language skills. The Perse Modern Foreign Languages department comprises a wonderful team of teachers across four main curriculum languages (French, Spanish, German, Mandarin), and two extracurricular languages (Italian and Japanese). Our team strives to ensure our students reach their potential and develop the skills and cultural understanding needed to excel nationally or internationally in their chosen field as considerate, outward-looking young people. Being part of the MFL team is to be part of a wider vision to develop an intrinsic interest in language and culture, allowing a focus on the real purpose, benefit and enjoyment of language learning. All members of the MFL team have opportunities to collaborate and share good practice between languages, all the while contributing to the well-respected MFL profile within the school. The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. Key Responsibilities The French Language Assistant is ultimately accountable to the Head, but day to day accountability will be to the Director of Modern Foreign Languages and to the Head of French for the programme of study. • Preparing and delivering activities to small groups of Year 9, Year 10 and, • Year 11 pupils to help get them ready for the role play, photo card and, • conversation sections of the AQA GCSE speaking exam;, • Preparing resources for and teaching speaking lessons to Lower Sixth and, • Upper Sixth pupils to get them ready for the card section of the AQA A level, • speaking exam;, • Assisting Upper Sixth pupils with selecting, researching and preparing, • appropriate topics for their Independent Research projects;, • Working with pairs or small groups of DELF A2, B1 and B2 pupils to prepare, • them for their speaking exams;, • Conducting DELF speaking exams, having trained to be an examiner;, • Providing conversation practice with lower school students in small groups,, • where timetabling permits;, • Co-teaching and, on occasion, leading lessons across the age range;, • Helping all pupils to develop their speaking skills to ensure impressive levels, • of vocabulary, accurate grammar and correct pronunciation, leading to high, • levels of fluency, spontaneity and confidence; Qualifications • Degree level (or equivalent) education., • Native or near-native French speaker (C1 level minimum)., • High level of written and spoken English Please note: This is a brief list of the job responsibilities and requirements, for further information please follow the link for the additional information. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing date: Wednesday 24 June at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Interviews will be held on Monday 29 June. The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Safer Recruitment The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are seeking an Assistant Director – Digital and Innovation to play a central role in shaping how Villiers Park delivers and develops its programmes at a pivotal point in the implementation of our 2025-30 strategy. This role represents an exciting opportunity to lead on the development of our digital education offer and innovation work, ensuring it enhances both the reach and depth of our programmes for young people across the UK. Villiers Park is a national social mobility charity with a strong track record of delivering impactful programmes that support young people from under-represented backgrounds to fulfil their potential. As we continue to grow, digital provision and innovation are increasingly important in enabling us to reach more students, and to do so in engaging and inclusive ways. Digital learning and programme innovation will be critical to the next phase in our strategy, building on the foundations we have already established, including the development of our learning platform and programme model. Alongside this, Leadership Challenge continues to expand as a key national outreach and social action programme, and this role will be instrumental in ensuring its quality and impact. Our work is possible because of a brilliant team of staff, trustees and volunteers and committed funders and partners who believe in what we do and want to make the greatest possible difference. The Assistant Director – Digital and Innovation will work closely with colleagues across programmes, partnerships, communications and fundraising, as well as external partners, to ensure our digital and programme offer is coherent, forward-thinking and aligned with our mission. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with practical delivery, helping to translate ambition into impact for the young people we serve. Sarah Chick Head of Programmes Job purpose The Assistant Director - Digital and Innovation leads the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of Villiers Park’s digital education provision. This includes the design and delivery of online learning experiences, the development of digital and physical resources for use across programmes, and ensuring that digital delivery is accessible, safeguarded and aligned with the organisation’s mission. The role also provides strategic and operational leadership for Leadership Challenge, Villiers Park’s national student outreach and social action programme. This includes programme design, partner engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring the programme is effectively resourced and financially sustainable. Working closely with the Head of Programmes, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Communications and Fundraising teams, and external partners, the postholder supports the development of digital innovation, programme resourcing and Leadership Challenge activity to enhance reach, impact and quality. Key responsibilities: • Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Villiers Park’s digital education provision, ensuring alignment with our Theory of Change, priorities and values, • Lead the design and evolution of high-quality digital learning experiences, content and pathways for students, schools, parents/carers and volunteers, • Oversee the adoption and integration of digital platforms and tools, ensuring accessibility, safeguarding, GDPR compliance and scalability, • Drive innovation in digital delivery by monitoring sector trends and embedding relevant approaches to enhance reach and impact, • Ensure digital provision complements and strengthens face-to-face delivery across programmes, working closely with the Head of Programmes and Assistant Directors, • Provide strategic oversight of the use of AI within programmes, ensuring its application enhances learning experiences while maintaining safeguarding and ethical standards, • Provide strategic oversight of the development and ongoing review of physical resources, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment across programmes, • Ensure all resources are inclusive, engaging, curriculum-aligned and reflect organisational standards and brand expectations, • Maintain a coherent approach to resource development, ensuring materials support programme delivery and learning outcomes effectively, • Lead the strategic and operational development of the Leadership Challenge programme, ensuring it is high-quality, sustainable and aligned with organisational priorities, • In collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, develop and strengthen partnerships with charities, corporates and universities to support programme growth and delivery, • Oversee the development of an appropriate recognition or award framework for participants, • Establish and oversee robust quality assurance and evaluation processes for digital and physical content and delivery, • As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and risk management, and provide quarterly updates to the Board of Trustees., • Work collaboratively with Fundraising and Communications teams to support income generation, bid development and programme promotion This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks relevant to the role and within their capability. Skills and experience: • Significant leadership experience in education, youth or social mobility sectors, • Knowledge of school and college curricula and the needs of learners aged 13–19, • Proven experience in designing and/or delivering digital learning, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, digital accessibility standards and inclusive design, • Experience developing high‑quality educational resources (digital and physical), • Ability to lead programmes, manage projects and deliver to deadlines, • Ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders to further organisational aims and fundraising objectives Personal attributes: • A genuine commitment to and care for social mobility and young people’s futures, • Organised and proactive, effectively, prioritising workload and delivering outcomes independently, • Strategic and forward-thinking, with an ability to see the bigger picture, • Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across different functions, • Willingness to learn and develop your own practice and experience Additional Information: • The postholder will be required to travel regularly to schools, events and partner organisations, • An enhanced DBS check will be required, • The postholder will hold responsibility to be one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, • The postholder will require a full UK driving licence, • Evening work and overnight stays may be required, • Hybrid – location local to our Cambridge office or near to one of our Regional Hubs Employee Benefits • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rated) and additional leave over Christmas., • A dedicated wellbeing day for you to take at any time and three days (pro-rated) paid leave for volunteering or study each year., • Training and professional development, including termly staff development days., • Support from our wellbeing working group and access to an employee assistance programme., • Opportunity to join working groups with other colleagues from across the organisation as well as wider networks such as the Fair Education Alliance., • Flexibility in working hours., • Additional sick pay and compassionate leave policies. Safeguarding Villiers Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and to providing a safe and supportive environment, which secures the well-being and best outcomes for the young people with whom we work. Safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of Villiers Park's work and integral to the commitment we make to our schools, partners and the young people and communities we serve and work with. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment by adhering to our organisational safeguarding procedures, attending regular in-house training and keeping up to date with developments in policies and legislation. All employees and volunteers will also agree to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and successfully complete our mandatory online training courses including NSPCC Safeguarding in Schools and PREVENT training.

We are looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking.Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades provision across both our Cambridge and Huntingdon sites.If youre passionate about high-quality teaching, developing staff, and driving student success, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your lea

Assist the Head Baker in the day-to-day running of the bakery. Experience in a senior baker, bakery supervisor, or similar position would be advantageous. Our client, based at Unit 5 Beech Court, Fenstanton, is looking to expand their talented bakery team with the addition of an Assistant Head Baker

We are working with a highly respected education provider in Cambridge that is seeking an Assistant Head of Department- Construction to support the delivery, development, and growth of its Construction provision. You will help drive curriculum quality, learner achievement, staff performance, and dep

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Seeking an Assistant Head of Department in Further Education to lead construction curriculum, enhance teaching quality, and drive learner outcomes.

Assistant Head of Department – Construction (Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades) £46,407 per annum Location: Cambridge Sector: Further Education (FE) Full time - Permanent About the Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated FE professional to step into a key leadership position as Assistant Head of Department within a Construction and Building Services curriculum area. This role will support the Head of Department in leading a dynamic provision across Multi-Skills, Property Maintenance Operations, and Bricklaying, delivered across two campuses. You’ll play a central role in shaping curriculum delivery, enhancing teaching quality, and driving positive learner outcomes. This is a varied, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment and is passionate about staff development and student success. Key Responsibilities Support the Head of Department in the leadership and development of curriculum, staff, and resources Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across the provision Monitor and track performance data to ensure strong learner outcomes Inspire and support staff development, performance, and engagement Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and quality enhancement Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety standards Help create an inclusive, high-performing learning environment across both campusesAbout You We are looking for an inspiring leader with strong FE experience who can bring energy, structure, and direction to a busy curriculum area. You will have: Significant teaching experience within Further Education A strong understanding of teaching, learning, and assessment in FE A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, DET/DTLLS) Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and Health & Safety requirements Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Experience of supporting or leading teams (desirable but not essential)A construction trade background is not essential – strong FE leadership and teaching expertise is the priority. What’s on Offer Salary: £46,407 per annum Generous annual leave entitlement (42 days plus bank holidays, pro rata where applicable) Local Government Pension Scheme Free on-site parking across both campuses On-site cafés, restaurants, and retail outlets Health cash plan and occupational health support Discounted gym membership and wellbeing initiatives Staff development and progression opportunities Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support services Discounts on retail, travel, Apple products, and college coursesAdditional Information This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-employment checks. Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

French Language Assistant Location: Cambridge Salary : £29,810 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time Starting Date: September 2026 The Perse School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised and engaging French speaker to assist with inspiring pupils to develop their French language skills to start in September 2026. The successful candidate will work to develop students' spoken French skills and appreciation of Francophone cultures, as well as playing a key role in the preparation for GCSE, A Level and DELF speaking exams. We are looking for a native speaker or a graduate in French with near-native language skills. The Perse Modern Foreign Languages department comprises a wonderful team of teachers across four main curriculum languages (French, Spanish, German, Mandarin), and two extracurricular languages (Italian and Japanese). Our team strives to ensure our students reach their potential and develop the skills and cultural understanding needed to excel nationally or internationally in their chosen field as considerate, outward-looking young people. Being part of the MFL team is to be part of a wider vision to develop an intrinsic interest in language and culture, allowing a focus on the real purpose, benefit and enjoyment of language learning. All members of the MFL team have opportunities to collaborate and share good practice between languages, all the while contributing to the well-respected MFL profile within the school. The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country's leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. Key Responsibilities The French Language Assistant is ultimately accountable to the Head, but day to day accountability will be to the Director of Modern Foreign Languages and to the Head of French for the programme of study. • Preparing and delivering activities to small groups of Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 pupils to help get them ready for the role play, photo card and conversation sections of the AQA GCSE speaking exam; Preparing resources for and teaching speaking lessons to Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth pupils to get them ready for the card section of the AQA A level speaking exam; Assisting Upper Sixth pupils with selecting, researching and preparing appropriate topics for their Independent Research projects; Working with pairs or small groups of DELF A2, B1 and B2 pupils to prepare them for their speaking exams; Conducting DELF speaking exams, having trained to be an examiner; Providing conversation practice with lower school students in small groups, where timetabling permits; Co-teaching and, on occasion, leading lessons across the age range; Helping all pupils to develop their speaking skills to ensure impressive levels of vocabulary, accurate grammar and correct pronunciation, leading to high levels of fluency, spontaneity and confidence; Qualifications • Degree level (or equivalent) education. Native or near-native French speaker (C1 level minimum). High level of written and spoken English Please note: This is a brief list of the job responsibilities and requirements, for further information please follow the link for the additional information. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/ Closing date: Wednesday 24 th June at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Interviews will be held on Monday 29 th June. The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Safer Recruitment The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Assistant Head of Department in Cambridge to lead their Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades provision.

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CLARUS EDUCATION in Cambridge is looking for an Assistant Head of Department in Construction. This full-time and permanent position involves supporting the Head of Department in delivering exceptional management and curriculum development.

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