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Package Description On top of your salary, we also offer: • Location benefits including relocation support (up to £8k) and Welcome to Well bonus (£5K net payment) – varies depending on location, please check with our Resourcing Team, • GPhC / PSNI and DBS/ PVG fees paid, • Opportunity to enrol onto the Independent Prescribing course, • Fully supported career development, • Bonus scheme, • Opportunity to become an LPC representative, • Pension Scheme, • Generous holiday allowance, • Employee discount We can offer consistent rotas and geographical coverage that suits you. But there is much more we offer in terms of developing and growing your career. You’ll be supported in your role by an Area Operations Manager and a Regional Operations Manager, with regular structured pharmacy visits We have invested in new technologies for our pharmacies including a new PMR system and centralised dispensing to allow you to focus on providing quality care and services to our customers. We are focussed on mental health and wellbeing which is why we’ve put all our field managers through the Mental Health Awareness course to raise awareness and enable a greater level of support when working in our pharmacies. So you’ll have much more than just a salary package, its about you as a person and your professional career too! Overview of the role We are looking for an experienced Pharmacist Manager to lead the team and make a difference at our Old Marston Road branch in Oxford. This community pharmacy is close to the centre of Oxford and has excellent public transport links available. It has a good relationship with the local GP, we are looking for a pharmacist manager who can further develop and strengthen this. How our pharmacy makes a difference: • It dispenses approx 900 -1000 items a week, • It provides a wide range of services including BP, ABPM, NMS, Contraception, Weight Management, Covid, Flu & Pharmacy First, • It provides services to 8 substance misuse patients, • It dispenses 12 community blisters This pharmacy is open 8.30 - 6.30 Monday - Friday & 9-5.30 on a saturday. The 49.25 hour contract is based on the following work pattern Week 1: Monday - Friday Week 2: 4 days + Saturday The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate must possess an MPharm degree or equivalent and management experience is required for this opportunity. You'll be focussed on leading your team to deliver the best community pharmacy experience for your patients and customers. You'll be required to have your GPhC registration upon your start date. Well are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. If you have any specific requirements, we'll do everything we can to support you. Whether it is to find a pharmacy that is accessible, or if it is a flexible position you are looking for, we can help find the role that is right for you. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, we will be happy to accommodate you.

Principal Scientist: Akimbo Bio (Oxford, on-site) Company Description Akimbo Bio is developing tuned dual CAR/TCR anti-cancer therapies intended for in vivo delivery via lentiviral vectors. Roles & Responsibilities This is a full-time, on-site role based at the BioEscalator, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford. You will be our first non-founding hire and take a hands-on scientific and leadership role. You will design and execute experiments to develop in vivo lentiviral vectors delivering large payloads to targeted cell subpopulations. Initial goals: • Refine vector delivery, including envelope pseudotyping for targeting specificity., • Genetically optimise payload to promote correct immune-cell function., • Build a pipeline to maximise functional titre (TU/mL) and improve particle:TU ratio; establish release/characterisation metrics (e.g., p24, genome copies, VCN)., • Develop and validate QC assays and documentation suitable for scale-up and tech transfer., • Map IP and regulatory considerations relevant to vector design and use. As the company grows: • Recruit, mentor, and develop junior scientists; shape lab standards, documentation, and safety culture., • Lead collaborations with external partners; define experimental plans, success criteria, and decision gates., • Liaise with CROs/CDMOs to arrange murine studies including delivery of PBMCs & in vivo lentiviral vectors to mice; determine model selection, administration, dosing, strategy and readouts. Qualifications & Skills Required • PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., virology, immunology) and robust industrial research experience., • Strong track record in designing and executing experiments, and interpreting data for program decisions., • Hands-on genetic construct design & engineering, including viral pseudotyping., • Advanced experience with lentiviral preparation and quality control (e.g., concentration, purification, analytics)., • Proficiency in flow cytometry and cell sorting., • Leadership: mentoring and guiding junior scientists; setting standards and reviewing work., • Meticulous protocolling and documentation (ELN/SOP mindset). Preferred • Publications/preprints demonstrating in vivo lentiviral work., • Experience building pipelines aligned to GLP-like standards for research robustness., • Biotech/industry exposure or regulatory interactions., • Awareness of alternative delivery systems (e.g., LNPs) and their trade-offs., • Ability to plan/co-ordinate mouse experiments., • Working knowledge of IP/licensing around delivery systems., • Computational skills (e.g., RNA-seq/WGS analysis) and data workflows. Compensation • Salary: £65,000–£72,000, • Equity: stock options (to be agreed), • Pension and standard benefits Application Process The call is open on a rolling basis until filled. Applications received by 14 October 2025 (23:59 UK time) will be considered in an early review for interviews commencing 20 October 2025. There will be three interviews (30-45 minutes each) over ~2 weeks: • Semi-structured - skills, qualifications, achievements, • Semi-structured - scientific creativity, thinking, • Presentation - leadership, execution (10-12 slides about your prior work) We’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the process; please tell us what you need. How to Apply Please submit the following at application: • CV (include publications/preprints, awards, patents, grants, conference talks), • Cover letter addressing your fit for this role, plus two short case studies (~1 page each) showing how you took a problem from hypothesis → design → data → decision/impact (redact as needed), • Right to work: confirm UK work authorisation and whether you would require sponsorship Shortlisted candidates may be asked later to confirm any existing non-compete/IP assignment obligations and provide references. Equal Opportunities Akimbo Bio is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make selection decisions based on skills and experience. We also are open to considering applications from candidates who do not strictly meet all of the criteria but have the relevant industry experience. Questions? Email: .

Job Title: Interim Property Lawyer Location: Oxford Remuneration: £400 - £550 Daily Rate Contract Details: Temporary, Full Time/Part Time Start Date: ASAP About the Role: Join a dynamic and well-respected property development organisation in Oxford. We are on the lookout for a confident, commercially-minded, and adaptable Interim Property Solicitor to join our vibrant team in Summertown. You will manage a diverse caseload of development, residential, and commercial property matters, delivering top-notch legal advice while ensuring compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This is your chance to shine in a role where your expertise and input will be highly valued. Responsibilities: • Assist directors with residential and commercial property transactions from start to finish., • draught, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, transfer documents, and associated legal paperwork., • Conduct thorough due diligence, including title document reviews and planning consents., • Manage development legal agreements such as Section 106 and Section 278, ensuring compliance., • Liaise confidently with local authorities, legal teams, and stakeholders to drive projects forward efficiently., • Provide clear, practical legal advice on various property law issues., • Review litigation matters and coordinate with external litigation solicitors., • Manage relationships with externally instructed solicitors and counsel., • Ensure all work meets the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct and relevant laws., • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive in England and Wales (5+ years PQE preferred)., • Strong background in property or planning law., • Excellent communication and client relationship skills., • A proactive, solutions-focused approach., • Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational abilities., • Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines., • Competitive daily rate, • A varied and impactful role within a respected organisation., • A supportive and collaborative team environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding interim role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today and step into a position where your skills will shine and your contributions are appreciated. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

🚀 Are you a backend-focused Python developer ready to help shape real-world tech? Do you enjoy building robust systems that directly interact with hardware? Want to join a small, fast-moving team where your ideas will have immediate impact? Our client is seeking a talented and driven Software Engineer (Python) to join a tight-knit group of engineers building a category-defining product that blends smart software with innovative hardware. If you’ve been craving a role where your backend skills power something real, not just abstract data—you’ll want to read on. Why This Role is Great This is more than “just another Python backend role.” It’s your chance to: • Own your builds – take features from concept to deployment, working end-to-end across codebases., • Bridge the digital and physical – help write the backend systems that interact with real-world hardware., • Shape how things are done – join early enough to influence architecture, tools, and best practices., • Build for growth – contribute to a system that’s scaling rapidly, where performance and stability matter., • Be a voice, not a cog – work closely with an elite group of product, hardware and software engineers where your opinions count. What You’ll Be Working On • Designing and building Python backend components that interface with hardware and embedded systems., • Developing robust, testable software architecture to ensure system reliability in the field., • Creating and maintaining APIs, both internal and external, with scalability in mind., • Writing clean, production-quality Python code that connects seamlessly across devices, cloud services and data pipelines., • Contributing to deployment workflows, cloud integration and system observability., • Helping shape the engineering culture and decision-making in a close-knit, mission-driven team. About You You’re a backend-leaning software engineer who enjoys building things that have a physical presence. You may come from a pure software background, or perhaps you’ve dabbled in hardware too—but either way, you're excited to see your code do something real. You'll thrive here if you’re: • Confident writing Python for production systems., • Comfortable across the stack-even if your strength is in backend, you're happy dabbling in cloud, APIs, or integration., • Naturally curious about how systems talk to each other - especially software-to-hardware., • Experienced in building robust, testable codebases and can explain trade-offs in architecture., • Familiar with cloud services (e.g., AWS), Docker, or CI/CD tools, or keen to deepen your expertise in these areas. Nice-to-Have Experience (or Areas You’ll Grow Into) • Working with distributed systems or IoT-style devices., • Building internal tools or observability dashboards., • Firmware, device protocols, or embedded development exposure., • Systems performance optimisation or memory/latency tuning., • Python frameworks like FastAPI or similar., • Any work in telemetry, edge computing, or robotics. The Perks • Competitive salary and meaningful equity, • Hybrid working – mix of remote and in-office collaboration, with flexibility built-in, • Opportunity to work with physical product and see your work deployed in the real world, • Tight feedback loop – work with users, get real data, improve rapidly, • Flat, transparent structure – where ownership is encouraged and supported

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team in Kidlington. Location: Kidlington , OX5 1GN Rate of Pay: £38,938.00 per annum Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5/7 Key responsibilities: • Oversee daily kitchen operations,, • Lead, manage, and support a team of 5 kitchen staff, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring consistent performance through active supervision and engagement., • Develop and plan menus in line with seasonal availability, customer preferences, and budgetary guidelines, while maintaining variety, nutritional balance, and cost control., • Manage staff rotas and scheduling, ensuring appropriate coverage across all services and monitoring working hours to comply with labor regulations and operational needs., • Conduct regular stock takes and maintain stock levels, placing timely orders, minimising waste, and ensuring cost-effective use of resources., • Facilitate effective communication within the team through regular meetings and clear, timely updates to ensure alignment on daily operations, service expectations, and kitchen priorities., • Assist with admin task such as payroll, ordering stock and health and safety paperwork What's in it for you? Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. • Personal Development and Training opportunities, • Life assurance scheme, • Pension scheme, • Holiday allowance, • Private medical eligibility, • Eye care, • A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance, • Family friendly support, • Regular social events and communication with our leaders, • A holiday purchase scheme, • Volunteering days, • Professional subscriptions, • Recognition schemes and people awards, • Long service awards, • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

General Practitioner – Maternity Cover (Oxfordshire) We are seeking a motivated and dedicated General Practitioner to join a supportive practice in Oxfordshire on a maternity cover basis, with the potential for a permanent position afterwards. Key Details: • Start date: ASAP, • Contract: Maternity cover (potential permanent), • Sessions: 6 sessions per week (flexible on days), • Salary: £11,000 per session, • Interviews: From 6th October This is an excellent opportunity to work within a welcoming and well-organised practice that values teamwork, patient care, and continuity. How to Apply: If you are a GP seeking either short-term stability or the option to secure a longer-term role in a supportive environment, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. (we are also happy to confirm a £500 referral fee) Mobile/WhatsApp - 07867094576 Email:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Oxford I'm looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic construction consultancy in Oxford. This is a high-profile role, offering responsibility across a wide range of projects and the chance to work directly with key clients. What You'll Do • Take ownership of project costs from feasibility through to completion, including construction, materials, labour, plant, and professional fees, • Advise on procurement strategies, tender processes, and contract arrangements, • Manage post-contract activities, including valuations, progress payments, variations, and final account negotiations, • Act as the main client contact, building strong, long-term relationships, • Support and mentor junior team members and graduates What They're Looking For • Degree-qualified or equivalent; MRICS preferred but not essential, • Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor on diverse projects, • Strong commercial awareness, with excellent negotiation and organisational skills, • Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, • Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively across teams and clients Why This Opportunity This role offers exposure to varied projects, long-term career development, and the chance to make a tangible impact on high-value schemes. Interested? Send your CV or get in touch with Andreea Hudson today for a confidential chat. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.Full time role - Between 33 - 44 hours per

The Recruitment Group is hiring!.We're on the lookout for a Streets Van Driver to join our well-established client based in Oxford on their Streets Refuse team.Driving council vehicles, as necessary (this is not required all the time).Hold a full UK licence, be happy to load vehicles, collect refuse

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Burgers & Fries and Incredible Careers! We're the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. And we've stuck to the same 'perfect and serve' philosophy since our family business began in 1986. In every restaurant, you'll find talented Shift Managers and you will be responsible for supporting the General and Assistant Managers to ensure that every shift is run to Five Guys standards and that every customer leaves the restaurant feeling better than when they arrived. Our Shift Manager are there to demonstrate leadership, coaching and direction to the team and bringing our values to life for their team and our customers. REWARDS • An achievable bonus scheme worth up to 10% of annual salary, • An additional Secret Shopper bonus worth up to £2,000, • Long service Love2Shop voucher reward - 5 years £500, 10 years £1,000, • 28 Days paid holiday, • Paid breaks, • Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift, • Life assurance, • All employees get access to Stream. The financial wellbeing app with simple-to-use, flexible benefits built around your pay.OTHER AWESOME PERKS, • Days out and social events, • Team competitions - Fry Cup and Olympics, • Five Guys Perks - employee discount program, • Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme (EAP), • Development opportunities to grow a career with us!, • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave, • Pension schemeAS A SHIFT MANAGER YOU'LL BE, • Responsible for Crew & Quality Control, • Supporting the General Manager in the delivery of perfect burgers and fries while providing a above & beyond experience for your team and customers, • Creating an awesome working environment where people are happy to come to work and have fun!, • Ensuring every customer is delighted with their order and their Five Guys experience - You will deal with complaints promptly in an open and honest way, • You will ensure that each shift runs as smoothly as possible and that our values form part of your shift management, • You will be expected to lead from the front, you will be hands on most of the time, working on the line and dining areaAS A SHIFT MANAGER YOU'LL BE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT, • Perfect Burgers and Fries, • Our values; Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done and Integrity, • People - Leading from the front and being hands on, • Customer service INCREDIBLE CAREERS WITH FIVE GUYS, • If you are ambitious and want to grow - we can provide you with support and the right tools to build a career with us, • Your next step would be an Assistant Manager, • Five Guys isn't just a job - it can be a career!

A highly motivated fieldservice engineer is required for our award-winning Sunday Times Fast Track 100 business engineering client based near Aylesbury. Previous field service experience and / or happy for field service role. The ideal field service engineer will have the following skills and experi

Flexible weekday work (no weekends!).Day shifts - you'll be back home each evening.A mix of driving and hands-on loading/unloading.A drivers mate provided when required.A reliable, punctual, and team-focused approach.Someone happy to get stuck in and lend a hand.Whether you're looking for full-time

Are you looking for a job that has purpose, something that makes you feel like you are making a difference?.We are looking for incredible, caring and patient people to join our brilliant team and make a difference to the lives of people we support.Helping them to live healthy, happy, and independent

Location – Oxford ACES is an independent provider of NHS eye care outpatient and surgical services that are delivered in the community. Working with state of the art technologies, we support the NHS, providing patients with the highest standards of clinical care. We provide a range of services including: Cataract, YAG Laser Treatment, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics and General Ophthalmology. Your role will include: • Undertaking pre and post-operative consultations for our cataract surgery patients., • Overseeing glaucoma care as part of a virtual ophthalmology led service., • Providing clinical support to our ophthalmologists in general and oculoplastic clinics. The ideal candidate will: • Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience., • Be keen to undertake higher qualifications in glaucoma., • Be passionate about delivering excellent patient care., • Be articulate, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Be confident and organised., • Be happy to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Flexible working available to include full and part time opportunities with a market leading salary. Your role will be similar to that of a hospital optometrist, undertaken in a community setting, in a modern clinic, working with state of the art technology. Whether you are recently qualified or already vastly experienced, currently have or aspire to have higher level qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We have a comprehensive and rolling professional development programme, so even if you have no previous experience in an ophthalmology clinic setting, we will work with you to enhance and develop your skill set as part of a multi-disciplinary eye care team. All clinicians are fully supported by our on hand clinical services team of experienced eye care professionals and excellent local support teams.

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. Job Title: Primary Teacher Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH Salary: £31,650 - £43,000 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications ( not pro rata ) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only Start: November 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you a passionate Primary Teacher eager to make a real impact? At Park School in Chipping Norton, we work with pupils who have varied and complex needs. We’re looking for someone who wants to focus less on paperwork and more on what truly matters — delivering engaging, meaningful learning experiences tailored to each child. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time focusing on what really matters – creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences for pupils. At Park School, you will: Teach small, focused classes, tailoring lessons to each pupil’s unique learning style and needs. Use creativity, flexibility, and inclusive methods to inspire progress and build confidence. Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including support staff, therapists, and pastoral colleagues. Address each child’s academic, social, emotional, and personal development holistically. Foster a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where every pupil feels heard and valued. Support pupils in developing essential life skills, independence, and resilience. Encourage pupil voice and involvement in their own learning journey. Maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupil wellbeing is a top priority. Continuously monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies as needed. Embrace challenges and celebrate every small success with your students. This role is challenging, rewarding, and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives by helping them to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. What We're Looing For A degree-level qualification Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) A creative and adaptable approach to teaching A commitment to raising outcomes for children with additional needs Enthusiasm, resilience, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team About us Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 Acorn Education? 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 “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 that’s right for you, including: 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 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. *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 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

Lead with Purpose, Inspire with Vision – Join New Barn School as Headteacher Job Title: Headteacher Location: New Barn School, Newbury, RG20 8HZ Salary: Up to £110,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata ) Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Hours: Monday – Friday UK applicants only – This role does not offer sponsorship. At Outcomes First Group (OFG), we believe in working smarter so you can focus on what truly matters: empowering lives and transforming futures. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a passionate and visionary Headteacher to lead New Barn School, a nurturing, innovative SEMH school supporting pupils aged 6–19 with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as other additional learning and communication difficulties. About the Role This is more than a leadership role – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. As Headteacher, you will champion a culture of individualised, therapeutic, and holistic learning, leading a dedicated team to create an inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will drive the school’s strategic vision, fostering resilience, creativity, and confidence in pupils, while maintaining outstanding educational and therapeutic provision. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and Regional Director to ensure high standards are consistently achieved and maintained. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the school with a focus on improving academic performance, overcoming behavioural challenges, and raising aspirations Exercising dynamic leadership to develop and promote the school’s vision, ensuring continuous improvement Driving the shared strategic plan, motivating pupils, staff, and the wider school community Managing budgets effectively, ensuring cost efficiency and financial compliance Collaborating across teams to provide inclusive and therapeutic education About You You are a compassionate, dynamic leader with a strong moral purpose and a drive for transformational outcomes. You will: Have experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher in a specialist SEMH school Be skilled in Ofsted inspections and school improvement planning Inspire and lead high-performing teams Understand the importance of therapeutic education and inclusive practice Be adept at budget management and operational excellence Hold a relevant teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) About New Barn School New Barn School is a growing school and caters for SEMH pupils aged 6-19. With almost 100 pupils across three sites, we are searching for someone to help us make a difference. We have a shared vision where we aim to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in the world. Our growing school delivers a structured programme of education, tailored to each student’s individual needs and considering their Education, Health and Care plans. Students are taught in small cohorts and individually, by fully qualified teachers and instructors. We provide inclusive education within a safe, nurturing environment where pupil’s needs are met. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 Acorn Education? 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 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 “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 that’s right for you, including: 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 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. 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

We are happy to consider applications from aspiring Client Project Managers with proven competency of delivering on Client Projects within this field. Wellbeing programmesthat support your mental and physical health. We are currently recruiting for a Client Program Manager to join the team.

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After a very successful few months since the re-opening of our Oxfordshire branch and several of our staff leaving for permanent roles, empowering learning are now looking to work with teachers and cover supervisors, who want flexible work and are happy to do supply teaching. If you are in between j

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Happy days strives to foster a real team ethos within our nurseries, so you will have the opportunity to work within a thriving busy team environment. Safeguarding our children is of the utmost importance at Happy Days, consequently you will show a strong commitment to well-being and safeguarding of

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