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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK\n Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? As an Early Years Educator at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children. Join a company that values high-quality education and offers abundant growth opportunities! About Us\n Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and take pride in our award-winning workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees?\n We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment\n Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives. About Our Nursery\n Woking Noahs Ark is a 64-place centre nestled in an idyllic location, surrounded by rustic woodland. The centre features four single-storey barns, an onsite farm, daily woodland walks, and a forest school! Busy Bees Benefits\n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression\n, • Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers\n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount\n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy\n, • Financial support through Salary Finance\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n, • Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures, and learn new practices\n\n But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Plus, our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health. We also have a Celebrating You section to recognize and reward our valued team members, along with a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities\n As a Nursery Practitioner, here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children’s growth and learning.\n, • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).\n, • Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development and care needs while building strong family connections.\nRequired Qualifications\n What We’re Looking For: \n\n • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.\n, • Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.\n, • Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, and the capability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.\n\n At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse, and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK\n Are you ready to take the next step in your career? As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of our young learners. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in the lives of children. About Us\n At Busy Bees, we are proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. Our mission is simple: to give every child the best start in life. We are recognized for our exceptional workplace culture, where every team member feels valued and heard. Why Work at Busy Bees?\n We believe in creating a supportive environment that empowers you to design engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. You will be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, crafted to nurture curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment\n Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, you will have fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising, making a positive impact on children’s lives. About Our Nursery\n Located in a picturesque setting, Woking Noahs Ark is a 64-place centre surrounded by beautiful woodland. Our centre features four charming single-storey barns, an onsite farm, daily woodland walks, and a forest school! Busy Bees Benefits\n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression\n, • Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers\n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount\n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy\n, • Financial support through Salary Finance\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n, • Opportunities to travel internationally, experience different cultures, and learn new practices\n\n But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, our Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities\n\n • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.\n, • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.\n, • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.\n, • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.\n, • Act as Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.\n, • Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment.\nRequired Qualifications\n Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.\n, • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience preferred (ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner).\n, • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.\n, • Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.\n\n Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK\n Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? As an Early Years Educator at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children. Join a company that values high-quality education and offers abundant growth opportunities! About Us\n Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and take pride in our award-winning workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees?\n We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment\n Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About Our Nursery\n Woking Noahs Ark is a 64-place centre nestled in an idyllic location, surrounded by rustic woodland. Our centre features four single-storey barns, an onsite farm, daily woodland walks, and a forest school! Busy Bees Benefits\n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression\n, • Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers\n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 25% childcare discount\n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy\n, • Financial support through Salary Finance\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n\n But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, and our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, explore our Grow with Us area for exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children’s development.\n, • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.\n, • Act as a Key Person, fostering strong partnerships with children and their families.\n, • Track and report on children’s progress through observations and assessments.\nRequired Qualifications\n What We’re Looking For: \n\n • Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.\n, • Experience working with children under 5.\n, • Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.\n, • Strong communication and organizational skills.\n\n You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse. \n Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK\n Are you ready to inspire and lead? As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple rooms, ensuring that our educational strategies are seamlessly integrated throughout the centre. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to motivate your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning! \n This role is based in our vibrant baby room, where your leadership will shine. About Us\n At Busy Bees, we are proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. Our mission is to give every child the best start in life, and we are honored to have received awards for our exceptional workplace culture. Here, every team member is valued, heard, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees?\n We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment\n Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives. About Our Nursery\n Woking Noahs Ark is a charming 64-place centre nestled in an idyllic location, surrounded by rustic woodland. Our centre features four single-storey barns, an onsite farm, daily woodland walks, and a forest school! Busy Bees Benefits\n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression\n, • Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers\n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount\n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy\n, • Financial support through Salary Finance\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n, • Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures, and learn new practices\n\n But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Plus, our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health. We celebrate you with a dedicated section showcasing the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. And don’t miss our Grow with Us area, sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities\n What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: \n\n • Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms.\n, • Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children.\n, • Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team.\n, • Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs.\n, • Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child’s development.\n, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre.\nRequired Qualifications\n Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.\n, • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager, or Senior Nursery Practitioner.\n, • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.\n, • Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members.\n\n Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees—apply today!

SEN Teacher Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Pay: £34,000 - £44,333 per year Passionate About Teaching Join Our Client's Therapeutic Education Team! Are you an enthusiastic, creative Teacher looking for a unique and rewarding role Do you have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a passion for working with young people If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Our client is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Teacher to join their therapeutic education team, where animals, nature, and outdoor learning play a key role in helping children and young people engage with education. You don't need prior experience in secondary education, what matters is a confident, innovative approach to cross-curricular teaching! About Our Client Our client is a leading therapy and learning provision, offering alternative and specialist education for children and young people with diverse needs. Their provision operates across three sites: Shamley Green (Surrey) Liss (Hampshire) West Horsley (Surrey) Due to expansion, they are often recruiting Teachers across their sites. Why Join Our Client: A truly unique role - teaching in an outdoor, farm-based setting with a strong emphasis on experiential and therapeutic education. Small class sizes - working with young people in small group settings tailored to their individual learning needs. A hands-on approach - be prepared to roll up your sleeves and engage in farm-based activities, animal care, and practical outdoor learning . A collaborative team - working alongside multi-disciplinary professionals in education, therapy, and animal-assisted interventions. The opportunity to shape learning - this is a senior role , giving you the chance to co-design and deliver a bespoke curriculum . A supportive and rewarding environment - help young people develop confidence, skills, and a love for learning. The Role: Delivering creative, cross-curricular education for learners aged 11 - 17 in a therapeutic setting. Designing and implementing individualised learning programmes based on students' Education and Care Plans. Overseeing education attainment and ensuring learning is embedded across the provision. Supporting and mentoring staff to integrate education into all aspects of their therapeutic approach. Using the farm, animals, and outdoor spaces to support engagement and wellbeing. Helping young people work towards academic and personal development goals through innovative and experiential learning. Who They're Looking For: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). At least one year of SEN teaching experience (or experience with vulnerable young people). A creative and flexible teaching approach - this role requires thinking outside the box! Experience with animals or equine learning is beneficial but not essential. A strong understanding of safeguarding and working with young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. A team player who is resilient, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference . Additional Responsibilities: Develop, lead, and monitor education provision across the setting. Support junior education staff and oversee curriculum development. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, risk assessments, and policies. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to support young people holistically. How to Apply: Click apply and you will be redirect to our client's website - all applications need to be submitted through their website. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to watch an introduction video about the role and attend an initial Teams interview. If successful, candidates complete a further information application form and attend a trial day at one of our client's sites. Pre-application visits are not possible, but they encourage you to research their approach on their website. They are committed to safeguarding - all positions are subject to DBS and reference checks. Join our client in making a meaningful impact on young lives through innovative education and therapeutic learning! APPLY NOW ON OUR CLIENT'S WEBSITE! xrnqpay They may choose to close the recruitment earlier than the deadline, upon receiving a sufficient number of candidates.

Plumbing & Gas Programme Lead Permanent Location: the South East Salary: £50,700 per annum Are you an experienced plumbing and gas professional ready to lead and shape the next generation of apprenticeship provision? About the Role As Plumbing & Gas Programme Lead, you'll take ownership of the plumbing and gas apprenticeship offer for an education provider in the South East, ensuring learners receive high-quality teaching, assessment and support from enrolment through to achievement. Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. You'll bring together strong technical leadership and genuine industry credibility to drive standards across the programme. You'll work closely with tutors, assessors and employer partners to make sure the curriculum stays current, learners are well prepared for end-point assessment, and delivery continues to meet the needs of industry. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the development and delivery of the plumbing and gas apprenticeship programme, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and assessment throughout. Acting as the lead point of contact for the programme, overseeing learner progress, retention and achievement. Supporting tutors and assessors to maintain consistent, high standards across classroom, workshop and workplace delivery. Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers to support workplace learning and progression. Ensuring the curriculum reflects current industry standards and regulatory requirements. Monitoring learner outcomes and maintaining accurate records in line with awarding body requirements. What We're Looking For Essential: Level 3 qualification in plumbing (or a related discipline) Recent, relevant industry experience in plumbing and/or gas engineering Strong leadership and organisational skills Ability to build effective relationships with employers, tutors and assessors Up-to-date knowledge of current industry standards and practices Desirable (but not essential): Gas qualifications and experience Experience in a programme leadership, management or curriculum development role Teaching, training or assessing qualification If you're ready to lead a plumbing and gas programme and help shape the skills of the next generation of tradespeople, we'd love to hear from you. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. xrnqpay © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Woking Noahs Ark is a 64 place centre situated in a idyllic location, surrounded by rustic woodland. The centre comprises of four single storey barns, with an onsite farm, daily woodland walks and a forest school! Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it's our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment. Take on the role of Key Person, fostering b partnerships with children and their families. Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For: Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare. Experience working with children under 5. Empathy and understanding – each child is unique. Strong communication and organisational skills. You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now! TPBN1_UKTJ

We are proud to partner with one of the UK's leading Early Years Education providers to find a dynamic and experienced Senior Nursery Manager who is passionate about early childhood education and skilled at leading teams to deliver exceptional care and learning experiences. All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. This award-winning organisation is committed to giving children the best start in life, offering a unique and ground-breaking curriculum supported by a diverse and inclusive culture. An opportunity to work for a growing business that offers unrivalled career opportunities. Awarded for their exceptional company culture, thrive from extensive learning opportunities and support from expert trainers & business leaders. Join a forward-thinking organisation with a mission to inspire and empower children. As Senior Nursery Manager, you will be at the helm of a large, exceptional nursery. Leading your team and ensuring it's a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environment for children. Key responsibilities include • Educational Excellence, • Lead the implementation of an innovative, industry-leading curriculum that sets children up for future success. Team Leadership • Manage, inspire, and mentor a dedicated team to deliver outstanding childcare and uphold the company's values. Operational Oversight • With centralised administration and expert support teams to manage tasks like invoicing and health & safety, you'll focus on leadership and development. Driving Growth • Strategically grow occupancy while ensuring your team remains supported and motivated. Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with area directors and quality teams to continuously elevate nursery standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in early years education and proven leadership experience. They will have the ability to inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and build an inclusive, high-performing nursery culture. Essential skills and experience include • Management / Leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting. An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. A GCSE or functional skills qualification in maths is required although it can be obtained after starting the position. In-depth knowledge of early years education, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements. Experience in curriculum development and ensuring educational excellence. A proven track record of team management and achieving educational outcomes. Strategic thinking with the ability to balance occupancy growth and team retention. Strong communication and organizational skills. Learning & Development • Access to extensive training, career pathways, and external qualifications, with clear progression opportunities. Support Network • Benefit from expert teams in quality, curriculum, health & safety, and centralized administration to ease your workload. Innovative Curriculum • Be a key part of delivering a unique, industry-leading approach to early years education. Culture of Excellence • Work in a company that celebrates diversity and individuality, encouraging everyone to bring their unique self to work. Award-Winning Environment • Join a team recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and commitment to its employees. xrnqpay If you are a talented and passionate leader ready to make a real difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Nursery Director with this exceptional organization.

Electrical Installation Lecturer Permanent Location: the South East Salary: £40,000 per annum Start date: As soon as possible Are you an experienced electrician ready to bring your trade knowledge into the classroom? About the Role Our client, a further education provider, is looking for an Electrical Installation Lecturer to join their team. You'll deliver theoretical and practical instruction across Levels 1 to 3, covering inspection and testing, fault diagnosis and system design, helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to reach full occupational competence. You'll also act as Course Leader for designated programmes, guiding learners through to successful End Point Assessment while managing the quality and delivery of your courses day to day. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering engaging teaching across practical skills and theory in electrical installation. Planning, preparing and assessing student learning through marking, feedback and progress reviews. Acting as Course Leader, managing delivery schedules, quality standards and pastoral care. Maintaining accurate records for registers, attendance and awarding body compliance. Liaising with employers, parents and industry bodies to organise work placements. Contributing to continuous curriculum development, quality assurance and open events. What We're Looking For Essential: Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths and English Desirable (but not essential): ECS Gold Card or AM2 18th Edition qualification Level 5 teaching qualification Assessor or IQA awards, or a willingness to work towards these If you're ready to bring your electrical expertise into the classroom and help shape the next generation of skilled electricians, we'd love to hear from you. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. TPBN1_UKTJ

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen. Qualification Development Lead – Digital Assessments Permanent Manchester: £53,000 - £61,000 Milton Keynes or Guildford: £55,500 - £63,500 Hybrid Working | Minimum 2 days per week in the office Help shape the future of digital qualifications. You are an education, assessment or qualification specialist who enjoys turning complex requirements into high-quality digital qualifications that make a difference to teachers and learners. Reporting to a Senior Qualification Development Manager, you’ll play an important role in developing and accrediting future digital qualifications, bringing together policy requirements, educational expertise and customer insight to create qualifications that support teachers and learners. Working at the intersection of education, assessment, product development and regulation, you’ll collaborate with subject experts, Associates and specialist colleagues to develop digital qualifications that meet regulatory requirements, reflect customer needs and support positive outcomes for learners. Whether your experience comes from digital qualification development, assessment, curriculum leadership, educational publishing or another education‑focused environment, we’d love to hear how your skills and experience could contribute to the future of qualification development at AQA. Why this role matters You’ll help shape digital qualifications through a significant period of curriculum and assessment reform. Working across the qualification development lifecycle, you’ll bring together subject matter experts, Associates and specialist teams to develop digital qualifications that meet regulatory requirements and support positive outcomes for learners. The role offers a unique blend of educational expertise, collaboration and problem‑solving, giving you the opportunity to influence qualifications that will be used by teachers and learners across the UK. • Coordinate the development of digital qualification specifications and associated materials, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and agreed development briefs., • Ensure alignment between qualification development and digital exam platform functionality., • Work with Associates, subject matter experts and specialist colleagues to develop high-quality qualifications and supporting materials., • Bring together expertise from across assessment, product and qualification development teams to support successful accreditation and delivery., • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, balancing different viewpoints and helping to shape evidence‑based decisions., • Monitor risks, issues and dependencies throughout the qualification development lifecycle., • Contribute to continuous improvement, helping to strengthen qualification development processes and ways of working., • Experience developing digital qualifications, implementing digital qualifications or assessments across schools or colleges, or digitalisation in other complex educational contexts., • Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and subject matter experts., • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines., • The ability to analyse information, balance different perspectives and support sound decision‑making., • Excellent attention to detail whilst maintaining sight of the bigger picture., • Resilience and adaptability when working through feedback, change and competing priorities. This is a rare opportunity to join a newly formed team and contribute to work that will directly influence future qualifications and the experience of learners and teachers across the UK. Alongside meaningful and impactful work, you’ll benefit from: • A fantastic pension with combined contributions of up to 18.5%, • 35‑hour working week, • 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus additional Christmas office closure days, • Private medical insurance with BUPA, • Employee networks including LGBTQ+, Disability, InterFaith, Neurodiversity, Parents and Carers, and Empowering Women, • Up to five paid volunteering days each year If you are currently an Associate of AQA, you would need to relinquish this post. Please note, this post is exempt from the ROA 1974 and enhanced DBS checks will be required for the successful candidat e. Diversity and Inclusion At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&IC strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background – is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. This is a pivotal role in the development and accreditation of reformed qualifications. The Qualification Development Lead is responsible for leading and managing the development of high quality, regulatory compliant qualification specifications and supporting materials. They will manage the work of Associates and Assessment Design and Principles Leads, and work closely with product management colleagues, operations teams and Quality and Regulatory Leads to ensure that newly developed qualifications align with the internal balanced scorecard, gain regulatory accreditation and are aligned with market needs. They will be accountable for the core qualification deliverables (Specification, Specimen Assessment Materials and Assessment Strategy), ensuring that these materials remain aligned throughout the development lifecycle. They will be responsible for developing detailed specification content aligned with Department for Education (DfE) and Ofqual requirements and AQA’s internal Development Briefs, making a significant contribution to assessment strategies and ensuring that all relevant materials are of a high standard and ready for submission to Ofqual. They will ensure the customer view is taken into account through concept and market testing, and that feedback is actioned appropriately throughout. They will support the creation of market ready specifications using appropriate technology.Landscape: This role will report into a Senior Qualification Development Manager and will be responsible for the development of specifications, which may include those for digital exam components. They will manage Associates and matrix manage work of the Assessment Design & Principles Lead responsible for the development of high‑quality specimen assessment materials (SAMs) and Part 2 of the assessment strategies. This role will own the qualifications under development; they will be responsible for ensuring that the whole qualification is high‑quality, meets the regulatory requirements, is fit for purpose and is successfully accredited by Ofqual. They will also be responsible for managing Associate performance throughout the development lifecycle. They will build key relationships with: • Assessment Design & Principles Leads, • Associates and the Associate Experience team, • Product Managers/Heads of Product/Subject Sector Leads, • Quality and Regulatory Leads, • Manage the work of Associates (SMEs) to create detailed specification content that aligns with DfE subject content, policy requirements and subject specific development briefs., • Champion and align with our approach to diversity and inclusion and other key cross‑cutting themes in our specifications., • Ensure the accuracy, clarity, and coherence of specification sections, with appropriate structure and coverage across subject content., • Ensure the specification meets the requirements detailed in the subject specific Development Brief and the balanced scorecard., • Maintain version control and documentation across all developed materials., • Ensures all materials are ready to support their timely submission to Ofqual for accreditation., • Works with the Quality & Accreditation Lead to review feedback reports from Ofqual, ensuring that all required amendments are allocated to a member of the team and actioning those directly related to the specification., • Defines the resubmission timeline through negotiation with internal and external teams where needed., • Ensures all materials are ready to support timely resubmissions to Ofqual., • Responsibility for ensuring alignment and consistency between the specification, SAMs and assessment strategy during development and the accreditation process, • Contribute to the development of assessment strategies, ensuring alignment between qualification content and assessment models, • Collaborate with, and matrix manage the work of, Assessment Design & Principles Leads, to ensure consistency and validity across specification content, assessment decisions, and specimen materials, • Record decisions and rationales in sufficient detail to support the development of Part 2 of the assessment strategy and assessment materials, • Maintain the subject specific RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log, ensuring risks and issues are captured, monitored, and escalated as appropriate., • Maintain appropriate decision logs and complete all required reporting to maintain a clear audit trail., • Apply regulatory requirements to all aspects of qualification development, • Actively respond to and implement feedback from regulatory, quality, and internal review processes., • Manage the work of: Assessment Design & Principles Leads to ensure continuous alignment between content and assessment., • Associates to develop high quality content that is appropriate to the subject., • Quality & Accreditation Leads to ensure compliance and agreed best practice is embedded throughout the development process., • Product Manager/Subject Sector Leads to support concept development, market testing, product positioning and to ensure subject relevance, market appropriate content and the customer viewpoint. To ensure coherence across the qualification. • Use internal publishing and development tools to create market ready versions of specifications and related materials, • Ensure that final documents meet organisational standards for accessibility, formatting, and presentation, • Contribute to concept and market testing activities to validate qualification design and gather stakeholder feedback., • Use insights from testing to refine specification content and support wider product improvements., • Work with customers during concept and market testing activity and throughout development and launch of the newly developed qualifications., • Make recommendations to the Product Manager for amendments or enhancements to the customer resource and support offer, based on insights gained during development and testing., • Experience in developing materials in line with a development or design brief., • Understanding of DfE subject content and regulatory frameworks and the Ofqual accreditation process., • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail., • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including external associates., • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage documents, decisions, and version control., • Experience working with SMEs or associates in content creation., • Ability to work at pace in an agile manner, delivering to tight deadlines in a sometimes uncertain environment., • Ability to assess and categorise risk and form clear mitigation plans., • Experience in qualification or assessment development within an awarding organisation or similar environment or a demonstrable ability to learn quickly in a time-sensitive context., • Awareness of assessment principles and evidence-based assessment design., • Experience using document production or publishing tools., • Understanding of centre needs, learner experience, or education market. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Geography Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. • January/April 2027 Lead. Inspire. Explore. Are you an experienced Geography teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you want to lead a thriving department within a prestigious Independent School, where academic excellence, global awareness, and a commitment to holistic education are at the heart of everything? If so, we would love to hear from you. Position: Head of Geography Location: Woking, Surrey Start Date: January/April 2027 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Head of Geography to lead a successful and well-established department within a leading Independent School. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of Geography across Key Stages 3 to 4, working alongside a highly collaborative team in an environment that promotes academic excellence, curiosity, and a passion for learning. What We're Looking For Experienced Geography Teacher A strong classroom practitioner with a genuine passion for Geography and a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes across a range of key stages. Inspiring Leader Someone who can motivate colleagues, raise standards, and drive innovation across the Geography curriculum, creating an engaging and ambitious learning environment. Outstanding Role Model A teacher who is committed to providing a first-class education and recognises the importance of developing the whole child, encouraging pupils to become curious, informed, and responsible global citizens. Strategic Thinker Confident in using data, educational research, and innovative teaching approaches to inform planning, enhance pupil progress, and lead departmental development. Why Join This School? Exceptional Reputation Join one of the region's leading Independent Schools, recognised for its academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and commitment to developing well-rounded young people. Supportive Leadership Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking senior leadership team that values professional growth, innovation, and staff wellbeing. Excellent Teaching Environment Benefit from excellent resources and opportunities to enrich learning through fieldwork, geographical enquiry, and real-world case studies, bringing the subject to life both inside and outside the classroom. Career Development A fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Geography education, develop an ambitious curriculum, and further your leadership career within an innovative and aspirational school. Take the Next Step If you are ready to lead, inspire, and nurture the next generation of geographers, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils, colleagues, and the wider school community. Apply now or contact Louis Denison-Foster at Academics for more information. xrnqpay Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Woking Noahs Ark is a 64 place centre situated in a idyllic location, surrounded by rustic woodland. The centre comprises of four single storey barns, with an onsite farm, daily woodland walks and a forest school! Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. xrnqpay Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!

Year 5 Teacher - Starting January Are you a qualified primary teacher looking for a rewarding role starting this January? Are you based in Godalming or nearby? We are working with a well-regarded primary school in Godalming and are recruiting a Year 5 Teacher on their behalf. This Year 5 Teacher opportunity is ideal for teachers seeking a flexible and engaging role within one school. As a Year 5 Teacher, you will deliver planned lessons, support academic and personal development, and help students reach their full potential. Working as a Year 5 Teacher at this Godalming primary school offers variety, enrichment, and valuable experience in a supportive school environment. Job role and responsibilities: Deliver high-quality lessons across the Year 1 curriculum Support and engage students in their learning Maintain a positive and structured learning environment Adapt to different classroom needs Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies Requirements: QTS or equivalent DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) Able to commute to Godalming Apply now or contact William Wright at Academics Ltd regarding this role in Godalming. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Programme Manager - Engineering and Electrical Permanent, Full-Time Location: South East Salary: £41,000 - £49,300 Are you an experienced engineering or electrical teaching professional ready to step into curriculum leadership? About the Role As Programme Manager, you'll lead and develop the mechanical and electrical engineering provision for an education provider in the South East, working across both curriculum areas to ensure learners receive high-quality teaching, training and assessment. You'll manage and support teaching teams, oversee curriculum planning and quality, and make sure programmes meet learner needs, industry standards and the organisation's performance targets. You'll also play a key role in building relationships with employers and stakeholders to keep provision relevant and responsive to local skills needs. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the course development of mechanical engineering and electrical programmes. Delivering mechanical engineering programmes. Managing, supporting and developing teaching staff, including performance management and professional development. Overseeing curriculum quality, teaching, learning and assessment to ensure strong learner outcomes. Monitoring recruitment, retention, achievement and progression, using data to drive improvement. Ensuring provision meets relevant funding, compliance and quality assurance requirements. Building and maintaining effective relationships with employers and external stakeholders. Contributing to wider curriculum strategy and continuous improvement across the organisation. What We're Looking For Essential: A Level 4 Teaching Qualification A strong technical background in mechanical engineering. Experience managing and developing teaching staff If you're ready to lead an engineering and electrical provision and help shape the next generation of skilled professionals, we'd love to hear from you. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. TPBN1_UKTJ

Electrical Installation Lecturer and Course Leader Full Time | Permanent | 37 Hours per Week Location: the South East Salary: £30,160 – £39,034 per annum Start date: As soon as possible Are you an experienced electrician or FE lecturer ready to step into curriculum leadership and inspire the next generation of trade professionals? About the Role A further education provider is looking for an Electrical Installation Lecturer and Course Leader to lead, deliver and develop programmes from Level 1 through to Level 3, alongside the T-Level in Building Services (Electrical). Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. You'll guide learners through both theoretical study and practical workshop training, preparing them for industry and progression. As Course Leader, you'll take ownership of the course's day-to-day running, working closely with learners, employers and colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and achievement. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as Course Leader for Electrical Installation cohorts, managing course administration, learner retention and achievement rates. Planning, preparing and delivering high-quality practical workshop sessions and classroom theory in line with awarding body standards. Supporting learners through portfolio development, progress reviews and End-Point Assessment (EPA) / AM2 preparation. Embedding current 18th Edition wiring regulations, health and safety, and modern building services technology into the curriculum. Collaborating with local employers and industry partners to enhance work placement opportunities and learner progression. What We're Looking For Essential: Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation (e.g. NVQ Level 3, C&G 2357/2365/2360) Current 18th Edition BS 7671 Desirable (but not essential): A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, DET, AET) C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing Prior experience in course leadership or FE teaching If you're ready to bring your trade expertise into the classroom and lead the next generation of electricians, we'd love to hear from you. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. xrnqpay © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager to support daily operations and educational standards in a new nursery, focusing on curriculum development, staff leadership, and family engagement.