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At OFG, we work smarter, so you can spend more time doing the things you love Role: Subject Lead - Math & Science Location: Armley Grange School, Leeds, LS12 3QH Salary: £45,000 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 08.30am - 4.30pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date: January 2026 UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you an exceptional educator with a passion for making Maths and Science exciting, relevant, and accessible for every learner? Do you thrive on developing others, shaping curriculum, and seeing your subject come alive in creative and meaningful ways? Armley Grange School is looking for an exceptional Subject Lead for Maths & Science — a dynamic and creative educator who can spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and shape a curriculum that empowers every learner to achieve their full potential. About the Role As our Subject Lead for Maths & Science, you’ll bring both subjects to life across the school — making learning meaningful, engaging, and accessible for every pupil. You’ll play a key leadership role in developing and delivering high-impact, creative teaching that connects theory to real-world experiences. Through your subject knowledge and enthusiasm, you’ll help shape the direction of Maths and Science and support colleagues to deliver excellence every day. You’ll have the opportunity to: • Lead, plan, and deliver an inspiring Maths and Science curriculum tailored to meet a diverse range of abilities and learning needs, • Embed trauma-informed and relational approaches that promote engagement, confidence, and resilience, • Use assessment and data effectively to track progress, inform planning, and celebrate achievement, • Mentor, coach, and collaborate with colleagues to support professional growth and consistency, • Champion creativity and cross-curricular learning, making STEM subjects relevant and exciting, • Model outstanding classroom practice, demonstrating passion, innovation, and inclusivity, • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement and curriculum innovation Who we are looking for We’re seeking a teacher who is: • A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a strong background in both Maths and Science, • Experienced in supporting pupils with Autism or additional learning needs, • Confident in leading curriculum development, assessment, and subject improvement, • Skilled at motivating and mentoring others, building a culture of positivity and collaboration, • Passionate about inclusive, creative teaching that brings learning to life, • Reflective, resilient, and committed to professional growth Along with your application, please include a short supporting statement that: • Introduces you and explains why you’re interested in this role, • Demonstrates your knowledge and experience in relation to the job description and person specification, • Highlights your key skills, strengths, and achievements Armley Grange is a new specialist school for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. A specialist school equipped with the latest technology, sensory provision and specialist teaching spaces with the needs of the pupils in mind. Armley Grange is a day school that caters for pupils from 5 years to 19 years old. A specialist curriculum will be provided blending specialist teaching around communication, sensory and behaviour approaches with aiming for each pupil to achieve their goals and aspirations and to reach their potential, equipping them to make their way in the world. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 and vulnerable young adults 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 the 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 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.

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield, WF1 4AD Salary: Up to £65k (FTE, DOE) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered) Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Meadowcroft school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield, WF1 4AD – Meadowcroft School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19. For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Registered with the HCPC, • Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate), • Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group, • Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies), • Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels., • Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review, • Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery., • Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards., • Knowledge of client group and their needs., • Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity., • Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others., • Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people, • Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans, • Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations., • Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms., • Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes., • Ongoing evidence of CPD., • Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes., • Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary., • Excellent time management and organisational skills., • Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines., • Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post., • Commitment to the values of the organisation., • Flexible approach to working environments., • Ability and willingness to travel on company business., • Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care)., • Experience of providing supervision to others., • Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group., • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group., • Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • 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 We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 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. Job Ref: 295393 #Psychologist#psychology#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists #1

Job Title Quality Engineer Direct Reports N/A Department Quality Control (QC) Location Brighouse, UK Reporting to QC Manager Duration Permanent Salary Dependent on experience Working Hours 38.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday : 8:00am – 4.45pm – Lunch 12:00pm – 12.30pm Friday : 8:00am – 13:30pm Benefits Benefits: 33 days’ annual leave comprising of flexible, statutory and end of year shut down holidays. Statutory pension scheme in line with automatic enrolment. Qualifications & Experience • Lead/internal auditor ISO9001:2015., • Experience of working in an environment driven by technical specifications., • 3 Years minimum experience in the manufacturing industry, ideally working with valves. What do Alco Valves Group require of their Quality Engineer: • The ability to communicate effectively at all levels., • Leadership qualities such as initiative, self-confidence, assertiveness, decisiveness, and diplomacy., • The ability to think logically and critically about issues and solve problems., • Planning skills that enable one to anticipate future needs and devise appropriate courses of action., • Technical skills and experience related to pressure retaining material specifications., • Creative thinking abilities including imagination, originality, resourcefulness, flexibility, adaptability, and inventiveness. Specific Responsibilities: • Support the Quality manager in maintaining accreditation of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and the PED 2014/68/EU and PE(S)R – 2016 Module H., • Conduct Internal (System) Quality Audits, including follow up (Corrective/Preventative Actions) in accordance with QMS requirements., • QMS Procedural maintenance, by means of reviewing for effectiveness and control highlighted by other departments, following up to close out any discrepancies including the relevant updates to procedures, documents or working practices as applicable., • Supporting the quality manager during 3rd Party/Client or LQRA System Audits, and the actioning of any discrepancies/non-conformances noted, to ensure close out., • Compile customer certification packs., • Review and create ITP (inspection test plans) Desirable Skills: • Knowledge of EN 10204 Material certification., • Knowledge of the concepts of valve assembly and testing., • Fault finding and problem-solving skills.