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Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Principal Social Worker Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum plus £3k car allowance Base Location: Enfield Core Hours: 35 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday Benefits • 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, • £3k car allowance, • Company pension, • Life Assurance, • Employee Discount Scheme ISP Enfield is currently recruiting a Principal Social Worker. Working with the Registered Manager, the Principal Social Worker will develop and manage the service while promoting the ISP therapeutic ethos for employees, Foster Parents and young people to support them to meet their full potential. The Principal Social Worker will provide day-to-day operational support to the Registered Manager, taking a collaborative approach with Foster Parents in order to identify how the Centre teams and other ISP services can best provide appropriate input to the placement, ensuring that there is access to the range of disciplines within ISP. To ensure that the safety and welfare of all young people placed at ISP is promoted and that their best interests are at the centre of our thinking and planning. Requirements • Hold a recognised social work qualification, current registration with Social Work England and post-qualifying and supervisory experience as a social worker, • Previous experience of fostering and children and families social work, • Experience of supervising staff is desirable, • Able to challenge effectively, • Able to engage others, demonstrate teamwork and bring creative flair, • A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to fostering and children's services as well as publications which inform current thinking regarding good practice and the safeguarding of children, • Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes Core Tasks • Provide day-to-day operational support to the Registered Manager to oversee all the staff working in the registration and the services delivered, ensuring that children are receiving foster care and additional services of the highest standard, • Ensure that all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are complied with in daily operations, • Undertake the supervision and performance appraisal of identified staff members, • Work collaboratively with Foster Parents, enlisting and valuing their expertise and experience, • Understand and enjoy the challenge of working with children with trauma backgrounds in order to play a key role in extending ISP's expertise and reputation for success, • Facilitate strong, positive relationships within the Polaris Community, with other staff, across all services and with external partners to contribute to increasing the quality of services offered to, and the opportunities and progress enjoyed by children, • Develop relationships with external partners, working collaboratively to anticipate and resolve childcare and service issues, • Make a positive contribution towards the agency's development plans, • Hold a caseload of Foster Parents as appropriate and when required by the service, • Carry out other work or projects as required and agreed with the Registered Manager, • Deputise for the Registered Manager, including attending meetings, chairing team meetings and Foster Parent Support Groups Staff Management Responsibilities • Regular formal and informal supervision of staff as detailed in the supervision agreement, • Recruit and select staff, • Ensure the appropriate induction of newly appointed staff is completed, • Complete probation reviews and annual appraisals in line with ISP's policies and procedures, • Comply with the equal opportunities policy and procedure in all employment practices, • Contribute to the development of social work practice within the service Business and Commercial Responsibilities • Meet with commissioning teams to discuss individual packages of care and/or service development opportunities, • Represent ISP Fostering in a business capacity, • Contribute towards the growth and development of the business by implementing key areas identified in the business plan agreed through supervision, • Ensure a team understanding of the different placement packages and identify recharges where appropriate Supervision and Support of Foster Parents • Monitor the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young people, • Ensure that Foster Parents fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representations procedures as detailed in the ISP Fostering policies and procedures, • Work in partnership with all professionals to identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined, • Identify the learning and development needs of Foster Parents and recommend action as required, • Attend and/or arrange meetings to support Foster Parents, children and young people, • Take a lead role in the resolution of any disputes arising between Foster Parents and other professionals, • Support Foster Parents in preparing children and young people for independent or semi-independent living Safeguarding Children and Young People • Work in partnership with the placing local authority to ensure that the child and young person's needs as identified in the Care Plan and placement agreement are met, • Ensure that comprehensive case recordings are completed and maintained, • Demonstrate and ensure that the team has a sound knowledge of child safeguarding procedures, • Participate in negotiation between ISP Fostering and local authorities to ensure that each child or young person placed is carefully matched with a Foster Parent capable of meeting their needs, • Ensure all required paperwork and procedures in relation to Critical Incidents and Notifiable Events are completed and shared with relevant parties, • Ensure the necessary risk assessments are completed in line with ISP Fostering policies and procedures, • Ensure compliance with the Social Work England, or equivalent body, requirements necessary to retain job title and registration, • Attend social, educational and leisure activities relating to the support of children, young people and Foster Parents, • In consultation with the Registered Manager, ensure that learning and development needs meet the requirements of professional development, • Provide Out of Hours cover when required and inform Foster Parents how 24-hour emergency support can be obtained Working Relationships • Report to the Registered Manager, • Liaise closely with the Referrals Team, • Work with the Fostering Team and panel members to ensure panel business is in line with best practice and ISP policy, • Meet with commissioning teams to discuss individual packages of care and/or service development opportunities, • Work with directors, managers and the Central Services Team within the Polaris Community, • Work with staff, foster parents and children throughout ISP Fostering and the wider Polaris Community Administration • Take responsibility for administration in relation to the social work tasks to include file administration, typing of all communication, reports and recordings, • Effectively use all available electronic information systems, including timely and accurate data entry into relevant systems as required Health and Safety • Ensure that company health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to Additional Duties • Undertake training and development required for the role, • Comply with the Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure in all employment practices, • Comply with the no-smoking policy in place, • Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures throughout all work within the agency, keep the Registered Manager informed of work in progress and inform the Registered Manager immediately of any child protection matter or serious complaint The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Social Worker, Location:Enfield, ENG-EN1 4JU

\n • Provide specialist, child-centred and evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric dysphagia and feeding difficulties.\n, • Work autonomously while providing clinical leadership, professional supervision and guidance to junior SLT staff and colleagues.\n, • Support safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and clinical risk management in line with NHS policies and procedures.\n, • Contribute to SEND appeals, Tribunals, case planning meetings, clinical reports and multidisciplinary team collaboration.\n, • Support service development, staff training, recruitment, policy reviews and resource management to improve the quality and efficiency of care.\n\n \n

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Enfield Highlands Village!\n Location: Enfield, UK \n Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum plus a 25% annual salary bonus \n Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We’re searching for an inspiring and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our fully refurbished Enfield nursery! This is your chance to bring fresh energy and creativity to a fantastic team, creating an environment where children can thrive, explore, and fall in love with learning. Why You Should Join Us\n If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting, we want to hear from you! Bring your leadership flair, vibrant personality, and strong EYFS knowledge to: \n\n • Inspire your team\n, • Build wonderful relationships with families\n, • Deliver exceptional early years experiences\n\n In return, you’ll enjoy fantastic rewards, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real difference every single day. Ready for a fresh start? Enfield is waiting for you! About the Benefits\n\n • Up to 25% annual salary bonus\n, • Up to 33 days holiday, including bank holidays\n, • Your birthday off – our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount\n, • Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety, etc.)\n, • Access to high-quality training and leadership development\n, • Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles\n, • Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus\n, • Menopause & mental health support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Cycle to work scheme & easy access pension plan\n, • Discounted private medical insurance\n, • Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years with our Global Talent Exchange Programme\nAbout Busy Bees Enfield\n We are an Ofsted-rated Good nursery, caring for up to 120 children from babies through to preschool. Located in Florey Square, just 8 minutes from Enfield town centre, we offer: \n\n • Convenient access to the A10\n, • Excellent public transport links, including a 5-minute walk to the Highlands Avenue bus stop served by routes 456 and W9\n, • Free on-site parking for colleagues and convenient parking for families\n\n Join a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering exceptional early years education and care! About the Role\n This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity where you’ll take the lead and make your mark! You’ll have full responsibility for: \n\n • Day-to-day running of the nursery\n, • Driving excellence across quality of education, team leadership, safeguarding, and overall operational performance\n\n With the freedom to shape your team and build a positive nursery culture, you’ll have everything you need to make a real impact. Plus, you won’t be doing it alone! You’ll benefit from the guidance and support of our dedicated regional and central teams, empowering you to lead with confidence. Role Responsibilities\n\n • Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.\n, • Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.\n, • Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.\n, • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.\n, • Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.\n, • Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.\nRequired Qualifications\n We’re looking for someone who has: \n\n • Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting\n, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams\n, • Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements\n, • A track record of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards\n, • Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider leadership structure\n, • A child-centred approach with high expectations for quality\nQualifications and Experience\n To be successful in this role, you should have: \n\n • NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3\n, • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager\n, • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills\n, • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education\nReady to Make an Impact?\n If you’re an experienced early years leader looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a Consultant Psychiatrist within our Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), providing specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. You will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young person’s unique needs. Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will review referrals, conduct admission assessments, and ensure effective management plans are in place. You will lead risk assessments, oversee physical health evaluations, and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key workers within the team. Your role will include supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees, participating in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 6), and supporting cross-cover arrangements for colleagues during leave periods. You will uphold governance standards, maintain accurate records, and ensure culturally competent practice aligned with safeguarding requirements. Collaboration is key—you will establish strong working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care. Participation in clinical governance, annual appraisal, and CPD is essential, alongside an interest in research and teaching to support service development. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be required to: • Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission, • Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans, • To participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service, • To conduct risk assessment and review regularly, • To assess physical health, • To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team, • To abide by, and contribute to, the governance arrangements and processes of the service. This includes providing a culturally competent practice, appropriate record keeping, and discharging duties under the safeguarding children agenda., • To supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees allocated to the teams., • To enact cross cover arrangements for annual, study and professional leave, with the other child and adolescent psychiatrists in the department., • Participation in the CYPMHS Consultant on-call duty rota., • To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, • An interest in research and a willingness to supervise trainees will be encouraged., • To establish effective working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, specialists and commissioners., • To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements., • To take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development., • To adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures. To be successful in this role, you will need: • Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise., • Experience of CYPMHS Eating Disorders What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: • Competitive annual salary, • £5000 car allowance, • £10,000 signing on fee, • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!, • A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution, • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals, • Voluntary benefits, • Medical indemnity cover, • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!, • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts, • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind, • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support., • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be, • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. xrnqpay All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

We are seeking a proactive, empathetic, and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school community in Hertfordshire. Working under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher, you will play a vital role in facilitating learning, fostering an inclusive environment, and enabling every pupil to reach their full potential. In this role, you will work across the curriculum to provide structured academic support, as well as nurture pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development. Whether guiding small focus groups through literacy and numeracy tasks or offering dedicated one-to-one assistance to children with special educational needs (SEN), your contribution will directly enhance the classroom experience. Key Responsibilities & Duties Classroom & Curriculum Support Lesson Delivery Assistance: Work alongside the class teacher to set up learning environments, prepare resources, and ensure all learning aids are tailored to pupils' needs. Targeted Academic Guidance: Deliver structured interventions in core subjects-such as phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy-to reinforce key learning objectives. Group & 1-to-1 Facilitation: Lead tailored small-group activities and provide focused 1-to-1 support for individual learners, ensuring higher engagement and comprehension. Differentiation: Adapt teacher instructions and materials to suit diverse learning styles, abilities, and tailored educational health and care plans (EHCPs). Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Pastoral Care: Act as a positive role model, offering empathetic social and emotional support to help build pupils' confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. Behaviour Management: Consistently promote positive behaviour choices in line with the school's behaviour policy, helping maintain a calm, structured, and focused learning environment. Inclusion & Wellbeing: Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued, heard, and supported. Collaboration, Monitoring & Reporting Progress Tracking: Observe and record pupils' daily responses, achievements, and challenges, providing regular feedback to the class teacher to help inform future lesson planning. Team Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), and speech and language therapists to deliver tailored learning plans. Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to school policies and national guidelines regarding safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety at all times. General & Administrative Duties Assist with classroom preparation, display boards, and tidy-up procedures at the start and end of the school day. Supervise pupils during non-structured times, such as assembly, playtime, and lunchtime, ensuring safe play and positive interaction. Escort pupils safely during school trips, outdoor visits, and extra-curricular activities. What We Offer Competitive Daily Rates: Paid weekly, PAYE Career Progression: Access to courses, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEN, ADHD, ASD awareness training. Dedicated Consultant: Personalised, one-to-one support from a specialist recruitment consultant with extensive knowledge of the Hertfordshire education market. Flexible Working Options: Opportunities ranging from long-term, fixed-term placements to permanent positions within top-rated local schools. How to Apply If you are a dedicated support professional eager to make a positive difference in a Hertfordshire school, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your up-to-date CV via Surecall Education Recruitment to begin your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you passionate about the value and difference that quality Health Visiting can make to children and families? Are you innovative in your thinking about reducing health inequalities and supporting children to have the best start in life? We would really love to hear from you if you are. Full time and part time hours considered. We have an exciting opportunities for you to join us as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse 0-5 (Health Visitor) in the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service based in the Welwyn & Hatfield area. You will be part of a welcoming, friendly and supportive integrated team delivering a locally driven needs led service, ensuring children and their families are at the heart of service delivery in the Welwyn & Hatfield area. • Proposed interview date: 3rd December 2026, • HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so. The successful candidate will:, • Be part of a skill mixed team delivering the five mandated universal core contacts of the Healthy Child Programme and identifying families who need a targeted universal plus or universal partnership plus service offer, including safeguarding, • Will work in partnership with the Family Support Service staff to identify local needs, ensuring children and their families can access the same level of support, • Will have experience in using electronic records and be able to be a mobile worker., • Have afull valid driving licenceandaccess to a carto use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)., • We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities, • Our staff are proud to beCaring, Pioneering, and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision, • We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible. You've made a great decision to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Please see attached job description for more details. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join Enfield’s Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) Enfield are looking to recruit experienced social worker managers/advanced practitioners as Lead Child Protection Practitioners in our newly formed MACPT MACPT Lead Child protection Practitioner Full-Time Salary Range £57,375 - £72,777 We are recruiting on a rolling basis. Interviews will be scheduled and held while the vacancy is live. Early applications are strongly encouraged. The Enfield Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) is a new model developed in response to national expectations for stronger, more consistent and timely multi-agency child protection decision-making. We are bringing together experienced practitioners from children’s social care, police, health and education so that information is shared earlier, thresholds are applied consistently, and decisive protective action is taken when a child is experiencing or is likely to experience significant harm. Enfield’s vision is to establish a MACPT that is child-centred, compassionate, evidence-informed and closely aligned with Family Help, Child in Care and Care Leavers Services, ensuring families experience a seamless safeguarding response rather than fragmented intervention. The Lead Child protection Practitioners will be accountable to the MACPT Service Managers and Head of Safeguarding, and must have significant experience of working to protect children at risk of abuse inside or outside of the home. Working closely with partners from education, police and health to deliver on all operational aspects of the MACPT, following national legislation and guidance, the local Enfield MACPT Operating Protocol and the local Enfield MACPT Quality Assurance and Outcome Framework. As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner, you will be expected to meet the Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) standards from the Department for Education that set out the minimum knowledge and skills LCPPs are expected to have to effectively lead child protection processes. This includes being directly responsible for identifying and responding to actual or likely significant harm, engaging children and families during Section 47 enquiries, formulating the likelihood of significant harm and planning and intervening to prevent and stop actual or likely significant harm. As a LCPP you will be expected to attend alongside partners the MACPT operational meetings and participate in planning and reviews of the MACPT. You will be required to evidence the success of the MACPT through excellent practice making robust decisions and taking action to prevent and stop child abuse. We are looking for enthusiastic, able, experienced managers or advanced practitioners who are passionate about the social work profession and dedicated to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable children. You will need to evidence understanding of family safeguarding as this is the strength-based approach underpinning practice in Enfield. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent service that works together with families to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Our leadership culture is grounded in openness, learning and shared responsibility, with a commitment to supporting staff with their wellbeing, alongside professional development and achieving best practice. You will be joining a service that has high standards, values professional curiosity, collective accountability and innovation, creating the conditions for everyone to do their best work to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Enfield is committed to supporting staff to develop their skills and you will receive high‑quality support from an experienced manager and given opportunities to contribute to service developments. Enfield’s Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best, delivering excellent practice to achieve good outcomes to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information, please visit centreofexcellence/about-us/ “This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. For further information please contact: Anne Stoker Director of Transformation: Children’s Services at . Closing date for applications is 23rd September with interviews expected to be held week of 5th October. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon at • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas., • 1 month paid sabbatical after 3 years of continuous service., • A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles., • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months., • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods., • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family., • Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you. Certain posts in the Council are ‘politically restricted’ which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Company: Enfield Council Salary: £57,375 to £72,777 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Enfield, EN1 3XA Job type: Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Location: Mount House School, Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ Salary: £70,000.00 - £80,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: April 2027 Mount House School is a small, nurturing co‑educational day school in Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, every child is known, cherished and challenged, enabling them to flourish across academic and co‑cultural life. Set within a beautiful Georgian house opposite Hadley Common, the school offers a unique blend of countryside calm and easy access to London's cultural opportunities. Education has been the heart of this setting since 1940, and since becoming fully co‑educational in 2022, Mount House has continued to develop as a community that values individuality, creativity and academic ambition. The school emphasizes exceptional pastoral care and a "small is beautiful" ethos, where relationships are strong, support is personalized, and every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Our vision - Be You. Belong. Become. Is underpinned by the values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration and growth. We are seeking an outstanding and experienced leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Head (Pastoral). This is a key strategic role with responsibility for leading and developing the school's pastoral provision, safeguarding culture, student wellbeing, attendance and behaviour. As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare, creating an environment where students feel safe, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with the Head, Senior Deputy Head and wider leadership team, you will play a central role in shaping pastoral strategy, supporting staff, and ensuring students receive exceptional care throughout their school journey. • Providing strategic leadership for safeguarding, pastoral care, wellbeing, behaviour and attendance., • Acting as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements., • Developing and implementing whole-school wellbeing and pastoral initiatives., • Leading and supporting Heads of Year, Assistant Heads and pastoral staff., • Monitoring attendance, behaviour and welfare data to identify trends and implement effective interventions., • Working closely with parents, external agencies and local authorities to support student outcomes., • Overseeing pastoral aspects of inspections, school visits, educational trips and key compliance areas., • Contributing to whole-school leadership, strategic planning and school improvement initiatives., • Teaching a reduced timetable and maintaining a visible presence within the school community. We are looking for an inspirational and compassionate senior leader with a strong track record in pastoral leadership and safeguarding. You will be committed to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. You will be a confident decision-maker with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with students, staff, parents and external partners. Equally comfortable leading strategy and managing day‑to‑day pastoral matters, you will bring both vision and operational expertise to the role. • Qualified Teacher Status and a strong academic background., • Educated to degree level with an additional postgraduate leadership and/or management qualification an advantage., • DSL trained (training can be arranged for the successful candidate if necessary)., • Significant leadership experience within a school setting, ideally with responsibility for pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour or wellbeing., • Extensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice., • Experience of leading and developing staff and driving high standards across a school community., • Excellent communication, organisational and relationship‑building skills., • A strong understanding of attendance, behaviour and student support systems., • The ability to lead with empathy, integrity and sound judgement in complex situations., • A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and the wellbeing of every student. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to make a significant impact on the lives of students while helping to shape the future direction of a thriving and supportive school community. Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive. We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential. Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. • 27th November 2026, 9.00am, • W/C 30th November 2026 OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Family Help Service is an integrated preventive service that brings together advanced social work practitioners, social work practitioners and family help practitioners, working alongside one another to offer support to children and families in need that require a range of coordinated interventions from targeted early help through to child protection. We are looking for experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic, able and experienced qualified social worker managers and advanced practitioners registered with Social Work England. The post holders will be required to demonstrate a good understanding of the diverse needs of children and show experience of being involved in applying a strength-based approach to assessing, planning and reviewing processes to support families or individual children to empower and affect change. The advanced social work practitioner will carry a small caseload and be responsible for line managing one case holding family help practitioner (alternatively qualified). The team manager will manage 5 to 6 staff. Both post holders will be responsible for driving high-quality practice, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring children and families receive timely, effective support that delivers positive outcomes. Based in the Children and Family Hub at Thomas Hardy House, in the heart of Enfield Town, you will work closely with colleagues across Children's Services and partner agencies to ensure children remain safe, supported and able to thrive within their families and communities wherever possible. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent service that works together with families to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. We are in an exciting period of transformation with our new integrated family help teams having recently gone live. The Family help Teams will be supported by a strong MACPT (multi-agency child protection team) that will be going live towards the end of 2026. Our leadership culture is grounded in openness, learning and shared responsibility, with a commitment to supporting staff with their wellbeing, alongside professional development and achieving best practice. You will be joining a service that has high standards, values professional curiosity, collective accountability and innovation, creating the conditions for everyone to do their best work to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Enfield is committed to supporting staff to develop their skills and as such offers a comprehensive induction and a bespoke training programme available to all case holding practitioners. You will receive high-quality support from an experienced manager and given opportunities to contribute to service developments. Enfield’s Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best, delivering high quality case work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information, please visit centreofexcellence/about-us/ “This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. For further information please contact: Anne Stoker Director of Transformation: Children’s Services at . Closing date for applications is 21st November with interviews expected the week of 30th November. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon at . Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit centreofexcellence/about-us/ “This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas., • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles., • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months., • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods., • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family., • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work., • 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. Certain posts in the Council are ‘politically restricted’ which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Enfield Council Salary: £46,893 to £59,376 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Enfield, EN1 3XA Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Nov 2026 Closing date: 4 Dec 2026 The Family Help Service is an integrated preventive service that brings together advanced social work practitioners, social work practitioners and family help practitioners, working alongside one another to offer support to children and families in need that require a range of coordinated interventions from targeted early help through to child protection. We are looking for experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic, able and experienced qualified social worker managers and advanced practitioners registered with Social Work England. The post holders will be required to demonstrate a good understanding of the diverse needs of children and show experience of being involved in applying a strength-based approach to assessing, planning and reviewing processes to support families or individual children to empower and affect change. The advanced social work practitioner will carry a small caseload and be responsible for line managing one case holding family help practitioner (alternatively qualified). The team manager will manage 5 to 6 staff. Both post holders will be responsible for driving high-quality practice, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring children and families receive timely, effective support that delivers positive outcomes. Based in the Children and Family Hub at Thomas Hardy House, in the heart of Enfield Town, you will work closely with colleagues across Children's Services and partner agencies to ensure children remain safe, supported and able to thrive within their families and communities wherever possible. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent service that works together with families to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. We are in an exciting period of transformation with our new integrated family help teams having recently gone live. The Family help Teams will be supported by a strong MACPT (multi-agency child protection team) that will be going live towards the end of 2026. Our leadership culture is grounded in openness, learning and shared responsibility, with a commitment to supporting staff with their wellbeing, alongside professional development and achieving best practice. You will be joining a service that has high standards, values professional curiosity, collective accountability and innovation, creating the conditions for everyone to do their best work to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Enfield is committed to supporting staff to develop their skills and as such offers a comprehensive induction and a bespoke training programme available to all case holding practitioners. You will receive high-quality support from an experienced manager and given opportunities to contribute to service developments. Enfield’s Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best, delivering high quality case work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information, please visit centreofexcellence/about-us/ “This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. For further information please contact: Anne Stoker Director of Transformation: Children’s Services at . Closing date for applications is 21st November with interviews expected the week of 30th November. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon at . Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit centreofexcellence/about-us/ “This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas., • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles., • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months., • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods., • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family., • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work., • 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. Certain posts in the Council are ‘politically restricted’ which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. £57,375 to £72,777 per year Enfield Council Enfield, London Permanent Full time £57,375 to £72,777 per year Enfield Council Enfield, London Permanent Full time £39,519 to £40,575 per year Enfield Council Edmonton, London Contract Full time Browse more jobs #J-18808-Ljbffr

This exciting post involves taking the lead in supporting the wider Health Visiting teams to deliver on one of the key objectives identified and agreed for the health visiting service in Barnet. The time dedicated to this role will vary but will include certain number of day(s) per week. This role supports the Infant Feeding Coordinator in the delivery of infant feeding services in Barnet, working towards increasing rates of initiation and continuation of breast feeding. This includes supporting audit and training in relation to maintaining and developing Barnet’s Baby Friendly certificate of commitment with the aim of progressing to Level 1. The post holder will support developing and providing clinical expertise to staff, parents and health partners alongside the infant feeding coordinator. It also includes supporting and enhancing the delivery of the Barnet Healthy Child programme as part of an integrated service. The role is also responsible for the delivery of Universal Health Services to designated areas within Barnet. Reporting to the Team Leader/Locality Manager, they will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective universal health provision. The role is a fantastic development opportunity which will enable you to get involved to shape and deliver on the local strategy. We are interested in your aspirations and supporting your career development so come and find out more 1. To demonstrate a commitment to best practice in Infant Feeding and all aspects of child development and work with the Early Years Teams and other partners to embed best practice in Barnet, and Whittington Health as a whole., 2. To demonstrate and develop evidence‑based knowledge, attitudes, and skills to be able to be an expert resource for the integrated teams, particularly in the area of Infant Feeding., 3. To assess local need and to plan, coordinate and deliver training programmes and workshops to health visiting staff, and others as appropriate, to promote best practice standards in all aspects of Infant Feeding., 4. To work with other specialist colleagues such as Early Years to develop integrated protocols which support the Infant Feeding Strategy., 5. To provide Infant Feeding expertise and support to Community Nursery Nurses, Health Visitors and other partners working with families., 6. To take a lead role in working with colleagues and partners to deliver on our Infant feeding Strategy., 7. To participate in planning, carrying out and evaluating audits, research projects and/or innovations following agreed policy and protocol, in particular those relating to the Baby Friendly Initiative., 8. To initiate and to take part in Quality Improvement projects using recognised methodology. Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. The role takes a clinical lead in supporting the wider Health Visiting teams to deliver on one of the key objectives identified and agreed for the health visiting service in Barnet. This role supports the Infant Feeding Coordinator in the delivery of infant feeding services in Barnet, working towards increasing rates of initiation and continuation of breast feeding. This includes supporting audit and training in relation to maintaining and developing Barnet’s Baby Friendly certificate of commitment with the aim of progressing to Level 1. The post holder will support developing and providing clinical expertise to staff, parents and health partners alongside the infant feeding coordinator. It also includes supporting and enhancing the delivery of the Barnet Healthy Child programme as part of an integrated service. For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description. • Health Visiting/Midwife/Registered Nurse Professional Qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register, • Educated to degree level or equivalent, • UNICEF breastfeeding and relationship building training., • Excellent performance in UNICEF Audits, • Leadership modules (L6/7), • UNICEF Train The Trainer facilitator and/ or additional training in infant feeding, • IBCLC qualification, • Willingness to lead and support management of change., • Excellent communication skills: IT written and oral., • High levels of clinical skills, with the ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs, including the delivery of public health programmes., • Evidence of application of high levels of knowledge and skills relating to emotional and physical wellbeing during the antenatal period., • Evidence of application of high levels of knowledge and skills relating to the issues and concerns experienced during the Transition to Parenthood., • Evidence of high level of knowledges and skills in infant feeding specific such as baby brain development, infant feeding support, relationship building., • Experience in Breastfeeding Audit, • Knowledge of UNICEF baby Friendly accreditation process, legislation, national and local guidance relating to infant feeding., • Knowledge of how to structure and deliver a training programme at all staff levels., • Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance relating to all aspects of the Healthy Child Programme., • Knowledge on how to apply audit and Quality Improvement methodology., • Knowledge and skills in managing change at an operational level., • Knowledge and skills of co-production., • Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas., • Ability to manage other members of staff and delegate work appropriately and safely., • Ability to work as part of an integrated team working across organisational and professional boundaries., • Evidence of continuing professional development., • Commitment to the development of excellent services, which focus on improved outcomes for children., • Awareness of Equal Opportunities and valuing diversity., • Ability to set personal and team objectives and manage time, priorities and stressful situations. To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to: • Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people., • Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures., • Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing., • Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines., • Participate in required training and supervision., • Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a Consultant Psychiatrist within our Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), providing specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. You will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young person’s unique needs. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will review referrals, conduct admission assessments, and ensure effective management plans are in place. You will lead risk assessments, oversee physical health evaluations, and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key workers within the team. Your role will include supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees, participating in the on‑call rota (currently 1 in 6), and supporting cross‑cover arrangements for colleagues during leave periods. You will uphold governance standards, maintain accurate records, and ensure culturally competent practice aligned with safeguarding requirements. Collaboration is key—you will establish strong working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care. Participation in clinical governance, annual appraisal, and CPD is essential, alongside an interest in research and teaching to support service development. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be required to: • Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission, • Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans, • To participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service, • To conduct risk assessment and review regularly, • To assess physical health, • To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team, • To abide by, and contribute to, the governance arrangements and processes of the service. This includes providing a culturally competent practice, appropriate record keeping, and discharging duties under the safeguarding children agenda., • To supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees allocated to the teams., • To enact cross cover arrangements for annual, study and professional leave, with the other child and adolescent psychiatrists in the department., • Participation in the CYPMHS Consultant on‑call duty rota., • To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, • An interest in research and a willingness to supervise trainees will be encouraged., • To establish effective working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, specialists and commissioners., • To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements., • To take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development., • To adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures. To be successful in this role, you will need:, • Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise., • Experience of CYPMHS Eating Disorders What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: • Competitive annual salary, • £10,000 signing on fee, • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!, • A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution, • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals, • Voluntary benefits, • Medical indemnity cover, • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!, • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance, • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts, • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind, • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support., • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be, • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Be You. Belong. Become. Job Title: Deputy Head (Pastoral) Location: Mount House School, Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ Salary: £70,000.00 - £80,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: April 2027 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. About the School Mount House School is a small, nurturing co-educational day school in Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, every child is known, cherished and challenged, enabling them to flourish across academic and co-curricular life. Set within a beautiful Georgian house opposite Hadley Common, the school offers a unique blend of countryside calm and easy access to London's cultural opportunities. Education has been the heart of this setting since 1940, and since becoming fully co-educational in 2022, Mount House has continued to develop as a community that values individuality, creativity and academic ambition. The school emphasizes exceptional pastoral care and a "small is beautiful" ethos, where relationships are strong, support is personalized, and every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Our vision - Be You. Belong. Become. Is underpinned by the values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration and growth. Role Purpose We are seeking an outstanding and experienced leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Head (Pastoral). This is a key strategic role with responsibility for leading and developing the school's pastoral provision, safeguarding culture, student wellbeing, attendance and behaviour. As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare, creating an environment where students feel safe, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with the Head, Senior Deputy Head and wider leadership team, you will play a central role in shaping pastoral strategy, supporting staff, and ensuring students receive exceptional care throughout their school journey. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic leadership for safeguarding, pastoral care, wellbeing, behaviour and attendance. Acting as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements. Developing and implementing whole-school wellbeing and pastoral initiatives. Leading and supporting Heads of Year, Assistant Heads and pastoral staff. Monitoring attendance, behaviour and welfare data to identify trends and implement effective interventions. Working closely with parents, external agencies and local authorities to support student outcomes. Overseeing pastoral aspects of inspections, school visits, educational trips and key compliance areas. Contributing to whole-school leadership, strategic planning and school improvement initiatives. Teaching a reduced timetable and maintaining a visible presence within the school community. About You We are looking for an inspirational and compassionate senior leader with a strong track record in pastoral leadership and safeguarding. You will be committed to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. You will be a confident decision-maker with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with students, staff, parents and external partners. Equally comfortable leading strategy and managing day-to-day pastoral matters, you will bring both vision and operational expertise to the role. The successful candidate will have: Qualified Teacher Status and a strong academic background. Educated to degree level with an additional postgraduate leadership and/or management qualification an advantage. DSL trained (training can be arranged for the successful candidate if necessary). Significant leadership experience within a school setting, ideally with responsibility for pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour or wellbeing. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice. Experience of leading and developing staff and driving high standards across a school community. Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills. A strong understanding of attendance, behaviour and student support systems. The ability to lead with empathy, integrity and sound judgement in complex situations. A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and the wellbeing of every student. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to make a significant impact on the lives of students while helping to shape the future direction of a thriving and supportive school community. About Blenheim Schools Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive. We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential. Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Closing Date - 27th November 2026, 9.00am Interview Dates - W/C 30th November 2026 How to Apply Complete this application before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1 TPBN1_UKTJ

London Social Work for Children in Barnet is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to lead high‑quality practice within the Multi‑Agency Safety Team. The role offers blended working arrangements and a full‑time 36 hours per week schedule, with a recruitment and retention supplement that raises the salary to £64,062–£70,059. You will lead on section 47 enquiries, collaborate with partners across agencies, and drive practice improvements while safeguarding children and families. #J-18808-Ljbffr