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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. SEN Primary Teacher Location: Claystone School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LL Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (not pro rata) plus £2,500 Welcome Bonus* Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.15am – 4.15pm Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only Start: January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship *Welcome Bonus: £1,250 paid after 6 months’ successful probation, £1,250 after 12 months. Terms and conditions apply. As part of our continued growth in service, Claystone School, part of Options Autism, is seeking an experienced SEN Primary Teacher to join our exciting new school in Luton. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture of a new school while supporting pupils with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and complex needs. You will work as part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to providing outstanding education and care. About the Role As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will inspire and support pupils to reach their full potential. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to individual learning styles, monitor progress, and create an engaging, inclusive classroom environment. Your work will directly impact pupils’ academic, social, and personal development. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality teaching to individuals and small groups in line with the School’s curriculum, Company policies, and regulatory standards, • Monitor, record, and report on student progress regularly, ensuring pupils receive personalised support, • Support the implementation of the School Development Plan and contribute to school-wide initiatives, • Promote pupils’ physical, educational, social, and moral development in accordance with Company policies, • Develop and implement personalised learning programmes to enable students to progress at an appropriate pace, • Coordinate teaching, assessment, recording, and reporting of subjects across key stages, as directed by the Headteacher, • Devise, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and other relevant strategies collaboratively, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent essential, • Experience working with SEN children desirable, • Strong organisational and communication skills About our school Claystone School is a small, independent school supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), who may also have a range of additional needs. Located in Pepperstock, Luton, the school caters for up to 48 pupils aged 4–11, providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where children with ASC and complex needs can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. **Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1250 after 6 months (final probation) and one further payment of £1250 after 12 months. Terms and Conditions Apply Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first. Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether its already in place or just around the corner, nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG. SEN Primary Teacher Location: Claystone School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LL Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum ( not pro rata ) plus 2,500 Welcome Bonus* Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.15am 4.15pm Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only Start: January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship *Welcome Bonus: 1,250 paid after 6 months successful probation, 1,250 after 12 months. Terms and conditions apply. As part of our continued growth in service, Claystone School, part of Options Autism, is seeking an experienced SEN Primary Teacher to join our exciting new school in Luton. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture of a new school while supporting pupils with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and complex needs. You will work as part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to providing outstanding education and care. About the Role As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will inspire and support pupils to reach their full potential. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to individual learning styles, monitor progress, and create an engaging, inclusive classroom environment. Your work will directly impact pupils academic, social, and personal development. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality teaching to individuals and small groups in line with the Schools curriculum, Company policies, and regulatory standards Monitor, record, and report on student progress regularly, ensuring pupils receive personalised support Support the implementation of the School Development Plan and contribute to school-wide initiatives Promote pupils physical, educational, social, and moral development in accordance with Company policies Develop and implement personalised learning programmes to enable students to progress at an appropriate pace Coordinate teaching, assessment, recording, and reporting of subjects across key stages, as directed by the Headteacher Devise, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and other relevant strategies collaboratively Organise the classroom, resources, groupings, and displays to create a stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment Qualifications and Experience Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent essential Experience working with SEN children desirable Strong organisational and communication skills Passionate about inclusive education and able to work collaboratively within a team If you are committed to supporting children with SEN to reach their full potential and want to be part of an exciting new school, we would love to hear from you. Start your journey at Claystone School in January 2026. About our school Claystone School is a small, independent school supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), who may also have a range of additional needs. Located in Pepperstock, Luton, the school caters for up to 48 pupils aged 411, providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where children with ASC and complex needs can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff so theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. **Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of 1250 after 6 months (final probation) and one further payment of 1250 after 12 months. Terms and Conditions Apply Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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

Junior Design Consultant (Revit) – Hospitality Design Location: Bedfordshire - Hybrid (flexible on location) Salary - £27,000–£35,000 + Training + Progression Are you a Revit Specialist ready to take the next step in your design career? Do you love bringing technical precision to creative projects — and want to see your work shaping real spaces in hotels, restaurants, hospitals and leisure environments? We’re working with a fast-growing design-led business in the hospitality and commercial kitchen sector that’s transitioning from AutoCAD to Revit. This is an exciting opportunity to help build their new digital design foundation, before progressing into a client-facing Design Consultant position. The business: Join a fast-growing design and project consultancy that’s redefining how commercial culinary spaces are created. From Michelin-starred restaurants and boutique hotels to care homes, colleges, and stadium kitchens, the team delivers innovative, high-performance environments where design meets technical excellence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where ideas are valued, growth is encouraged, and humour is part of the day-to-day. The role: You’ll begin by developing Revit templates, families, and libraries — linking design models to project data and specifications. Over time, you’ll step into a broader consultancy role, working with clients, project managers, and contractors to bring complex hospitality spaces to life. Build and manage Revit libraries, templates, and families with embedded service data (gas, electric, water, ventilation). Convert AutoCAD drawings into structured Revit models. Support designers with accurate 2D and 3D layouts, schedules, and BIM data. Collaborate with project management and estimating teams to improve workflow efficiency. Contribute to the ongoing development of new digital design standards. The person: Degree educated in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related field Previous Revit experience gained in an internship or professional role Technically proficient in Autodesk Revit, including family creation and model management. Experience in hospitality, catering, or commercial kitchen design. Knowledge of AutoCAD and basic BIM principles. Ability to coach other team members on Revit (SuperUser) Strong attention to detail and pride in accuracy. Organised, self-motivated, and proactive in problem-solving. Enjoys learning and improving systems and processes. Understanding of equipment sequencing, service layouts, or BIM data management. Familiarity with SketchUp, Excel, or other 3D/technical design tools. What You’ll Get Structured advanced training in Revit and hospitality design Clear career path to a client-facing Design Consultant role Hybrid working (office Mondays + training Wednesdays) Travel support if based further afield A creative, friendly, and collaborative team culture Why Apply If you’re a Revit-savvy designer who enjoys both technical precision and creative design, this is the perfect place to grow. You’ll help shape how a design business delivers its projects — and gain the experience to progress into a fully-fledged consultant position. To apply send your CV to or call 0115 870 0115 for more details

Join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Public Law Children team in Luton. This Public Family Solicitor role offers a competitive salary (DOE), 25 days’ holiday, pension (salary sacrifice), health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, regular Partner contact, funded CPD, and a supportive culture with charity and community involvement. About the Firm: My client is a leading regional multi-service firm with a friendly, inclusive culture and strong progression pathways. You’ll work alongside specialists across public and private family, benefiting from modern offices and collaborative teams. Public Family Solicitor — Position Overview: • Support a Tier 1 Public Law Children team on complex care matters, • Attend court and client meetings (office-based in Luton with travel as required), • Manage new enquiries and build relationships with Local Authorities, • Handle proceedings, provide written, telephone and meeting advice, and conduct advocacy (where appropriate), • Maintain accurate records, manage risk and client expectations, and ensure compliance, • Contribute to business development, CPD, and mentoring of junior colleagues Requirements of the Public Family Solicitor: • 4+ PQE in family law, ideally with care and public law experience, • Law Society Children Panel member (or ready to apply), • Experience preparing and managing Legal Aid funding applications, • Strong written and verbal communication and client care skills, • IT literate (case management, Word, Outlook, Excel) with excellent file and time management, • Self-motivated, collaborative, and target-driven with the ability to meet short deadlines, • Valid driving licence, • Knowledge of Lexcel requirements desirable The Benefits for the Public Family Solicitor role: • Competitive salary (DOE), • 25 days’ holiday, • Auto-enrolment salary-sacrifice pension, • Health cash plan, death in service, enhanced sick pay, • Cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, paid flu vaccinations, • Regular Partner contact, feedback and CPD support, • Staff introduction bonus and discounted legal services, • Modern Luton office with charity and networking opportunities If you’re a Public Family Solicitor (Children) ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37492. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies, functional coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. Were looking for a Senior Research Engineer, with a strong mechanical engineering background , to join our materials development team to support the development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. As a Senior Research Engineer, youll bring your specialist knowledge in Material science and FEA simulation to deliver high-impact research and development across Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 17. Youll be responsible for ensuring that all research outputs are technically robust, innovative, and aligned with our broader engineering and sustainability goals. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, including experience of working with formal project management processes including budgeting, schedule and risk management. With strong communication skills, youll be confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. You're likely building a professional network and are passionate about keeping pace with developments in your field. As this is a research role we are looking for a hands on innovative thinker, your work should push the boundaries of existing technologies and applications. Job Responsibilities Be responsible for the planning and technical delivery of allocated projects and work packages ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Plan, coordinate and lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and trials that are required to meet delivery objectives ensuring all relevant safe systems of work are satisfied. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties in order to meet project research objectives. You may have line management responsibilities, depending on individual competencies and team structure, though this is not a core requirement. Be responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation, and review and approval of reports raised by others. Seek to understand and contribute to the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your technology field. Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your projects and technology field. Contribute to stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF (Technical Excellence Framework) and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant, accredited Engineering /Physics / Materials based degree Experience of material science, characterisation and testing techniques. Strong knowledge and experience of FEA for structural and thermal analysis Ability to understand customer requirements, or support the generation of performance requirements by interpreting operational needs and convert these to appropriate product characteristics. Strong report writing and presentation skills Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving. Strong technical background, enabling you to work across short, medium and long term technology horizons. Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes. Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Experience of dynamic FEA simulation Experience of ANSYS, LS-DYN and/or Abaqus You will have an awareness of aerospace certification requirements. Data based problem solving techniques Experience of Data driven problem solving techniques The successful candidate will have a broad interest in Aerospace engineering, with a strong understanding of material technologies, including testing and characterisation techniques. While prior technical experience in a laboratory environment would be beneficial particularly for designing tests and analysing results - training can be provided to the right candidate where necessary. Experience in composites and thermoplastics is desirable but not essential. Competency in FEA analytic techniques is expected; the candidate should be capable of building and interpreting models to predict the behaviour of complex components with particular focus on structural and thermal analysis. Familiarity with ANSYS, LS-DYNA and/or ABAQUS is desirable but not required. A proactive mindset is essential, enabling the candidate to quickly understand and adapt to new technology areas. Strong communication skills are required to effectively engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate should be flexible in their approach to work, and willing to learn from and support team members to ensure project objectives are achieved. As a Senior Research Engineer, the candidate will be naturally curious and committed to deepening their expertise through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance Essential for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount 50% off local travel card Free airport Dart Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Family Solicitor | Luton, Bedfordshire | Full Time | £35,000 - £50,000 per annum Our client's firm was established with a mission to provide prompt and effective service to all clients. Their team of specialist solicitors is committed to providing an optimum level of service. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in areas including domestic abuse, family, and children's law, their experts are passionate about what they do. They are currently seeking a newly qualified Family Solicitor to join their team in Luton, Bedfordshire. Are you the right person for the job? Newly qualified to 3 years PQE in Family Law Strong legal aid knowledge and a passion for making a difference Proven experience in handling legal aid family law cases Excellent IT skills and ability to work with case management systems Professional, approachable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Own client following is an advantage, but not essential Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after initial training What will your role look like? Legal Aid Expertise: In-depth knowledge of family legal aid procedures is essential, including submitting applications, assessing eligibility, and delegating functions Casework: Handling a broad range of family matters, including: Divorce & Financial Remedy Proceedings Public and private children's cases Cohabitation & Pre-Nuptial Agreements Schedule I Proceedings & Emergency Injunctions TOLATA cases Client & Case Management: Excellent client care and communication skills Strong drafting and writing skills Ability to manage a caseload efficiently and meet deadlines Supporting the Team: Experience assisting senior solicitors on complex cases Billing & Financial Awareness: Experience in private fee-earning and billing is desirable What can you expect in return? While we maintain a lean and focused approach to benefits, we ensure our team has access to the essentials that support a balanced and professional working life. Our core benefits include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive training program to support ongoing professional development A friendly, supportive, and professional work environment Holidays 28 days, including Bank Holidays We remain committed to reviewing our benefits as the company grows, with a view to introducing further support that meets the evolving needs of our team. Interview Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview with the directors. What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR. TPBN1_UKTJ