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Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: • Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others, • Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives, • The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class, • Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department, • You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status If you’d like to find out more about the role or school, please contact Ceri Jones (Senior Recruiter) at Ceri.Jones@witherslackgroup.co.uk to arrange an informal chat and a tour of the school. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: • Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others, • Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives, • The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class, • Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department, • You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status If you’d like to find out more about the role or school, please contact Ceri Jones (Senior Recruiter) at Ceri.Jones@witherslackgroup.co.uk to arrange an informal chat and a tour of the school. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

Excellent communications skills and innovative ideas around curriculum development, and a collaborative approach to working with other departments. Duties/responsibilities: Support the Head of School and lead in the department provision to ensure effective curriculum delivery. Curriculum Manager - P

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead large-scale roof refurbishment projects. You will take full commercial responsibility, manage budgets, margins, and final accounts, and mentor junior staff. Working across education, industrial, healthcare, heritage, and public sector sites with a long-established family-run contractor, you will report to the Head of Contracts and drive department growth through effective leadership and client relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Type of Contract: Permanent (On-Site) Department: Finance Location: London, Greenford Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence and student experience? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Fees and Income to lead the charge in managing tuition fees, billing, and income collection across our institution. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive financial sustainability, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver a seamless experience for students and staff alike. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, academic departments, and external partners to optimise income streams and support our long-term goals. • Leading the strategic development of tuition fee policies and payment plans, • Overseeing student billing, income collection, and debt recovery processes, • Ensuring compliance with UK regulations (CMA, SLC, OfS, etc.), • Collaborating across departments to enhance the student journey, • Managing a high-performing team with a focus on service excellence, • Providing insights and reports to senior leadership and governing bodies, • Proven experience in student finance within higher education or a similar environment, • Strong knowledge of UK tuition fee structures and funding models, • Excellent financial acumen and experience with financial systems and reporting tools. Strong leadership and team management skills., • Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities., • Demonstrable ability to develop and implement fee policies and procedures aligned with strategic goals., • Experience in managing debt recovery processes and improving income collection efficiency., • Proficiency in data analysis and income forecasting to support financial planning., • Knowledge of compliance requirements related to CMA, SLC, OfS, and student finance. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence senior stakeholders., • Experience in private higher education, • Professional Finance Qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA), • Drive accurate income forecasting and reporting, • Improve billing efficiency and debt recovery outcomes, • Enhance student satisfaction through clear, responsive fee management, • Support institutional financial health and strategic planning, • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays, • 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral schemeDiscretionary annual performance bonus One of my proudest achievements at GBS is being part of the Admissions department's growth and improvement. Over the past three years, I've seen the team expand from 30 to 90 employees. Being involved in shaping processes and ensuring admissions are robust and high-quality has been incredibly rewarding. It’s exciting to see how much we’ve accomplished as a team and how far we’ve come. — Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee) • Seniority level: Director, • Employment type: Full-time, • Job function: Finance and Sales, • Industries: Education #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Building Services to lead the delivery of building, technical and major works services across a diverse residential and commercial property portfolio. This senior role will manage a multidisciplinary Building Services Team comprising surveyors, engineers, building services specialists and administrative colleagues. Reporting to the Director of Property, you will work closely with property management, legal, health and safety, insurance and regional teams to ensure projects and services are delivered professionally, efficiently and in full compliance with statutory requirements. You will provide clear leadership across major works, procurement and tendering, ensuring that contractors and consultants are appointed through robust processes and that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required standard. • Act as the principal point of contact for major works programmes across the property portfolio., • Prepare project documentation and present proposals, progress reports and recommendations to the Major Works Committee and Board., • Lead, motivate and monitor the performance of the Building Services Team., • Oversee the preparation, review and implementation of 10-year capital expenditure plans for each property., • Establish and manage effective procurement, contractor appointment and tender award processes., • Ensure major works and refurbishment projects are accurately costed and delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner., • Monitor the performance of consultants and contractors, addressing variations, delays, disputes and quality concerns., • Work closely with residential property teams to progress major works and flat refurbishment programmes., • Lead regular major works review meetings and maintain clear communication between central, regional and area teams., • Keep directors informed of significant project risks, resident disputes, cost variations and emerging industry issues., • Oversee the appointment and management of service providers responsible for statutory compliance, including gas safety inspections, electrical testing, water hygiene and asbestos management., • Ensure all inspections, reports, certificates and supporting records are current, complete and appropriate in scope., • Work closely with the Health and Safety Team on high-rise buildings and other properties., • Ensure warranties, certificates and other essential building information are accurately maintained on the relevant systems., • Provide technical advice and day-to-day support to property teams on construction, maintenance and property management matters., • Maintain appropriate professional and operational standards across the Building Services function., • Act as an authorised point of contact for urgent out-of-hours works and approve emergency call-outs when required., • Support area teams with major works consultations and resident communications., • Ensure the Section 20 consultation process is managed correctly and that resident observations are considered and addressed appropriately., • Ensure suitable Building Services representatives attend residents' association meetings when required, providing clear updates on major works projects., • Provide technical information, advice, updates and witness statements in connection with First-tier Tribunal or court proceedings., • Attend hearings and represent the organisation when required., • Support internal and external legal advisers on property, construction and major works matters., • Ensure value for money is achieved when tendering and delivering major works and flat refurbishment projects., • Work with the Insurance Department to ensure claims are managed professionally and promptly., • Maintain productive relationships with contractors, consultants, residents, property teams and senior stakeholders., • Provide the Board with clear updates on project performance, professional matters, industry developments and potential future risks., • Undertake additional property-related assignments and refurbishment projects as directed by senior leadership. You will be a credible building services or property professional with substantial experience of leading major works and technical services across a complex property portfolio. You will combine strong technical knowledge with commercial judgement, people leadership and confident stakeholder management. • Significant experience in building services, surveying, property maintenance or major works delivery., • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical and administrative teams., • Strong knowledge of procurement, tendering, contractor appointment and contract management., • Experience of capital expenditure planning and budget control., • A sound understanding of statutory property compliance and building safety requirements., • Knowledge of Section 20 consultations and leasehold major works processes., • Experience of working with residents, legal advisers, insurers, consultants and contractors., • The ability to prepare and present clear reports to committees, boards and senior leaders., • Strong organisational, problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills., • The ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to urgent situations., • A relevant professional or technical qualification; chartered status would be advantageous., • MRICS or MCIOB qualified This is an influential leadership position offering responsibility for a varied property portfolio and a broad programme of capital works, compliance and refurbishment projects. You will have the opportunity to shape standards, strengthen procurement and project controls, develop a specialist team and make a visible contribution to the performance and safety of the portfolio #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring Head of Drama to lead our thriving department.

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department is seeking a Head of Customer Engagement and Adoption Strategy. Own the external engagement strategy, communications narrative and market positioning of the NTC, raising awareness of resilient timing services and their importance to UK critical infrastru

Rosebery School are seeking an inspiring Head of Business Studies and Economics to lead a highly successful department. An excellent classroom practitioner in Business Studies and, ideally, Economics.

Rosebery School, part of GLF Schools, is seeking an inspiring Head of Business Studies and Economics to lead a thriving department in Epsom.

As Head of Department, the postholder is expected:To provide academic vision and leadership, aligning the Department’s strategic objectives with those of the School and Faculty, with responsibility for the delivery of these, to optimise the School’s and Faculty’s performance and ongoing sustai

As part of their ongoing growth, they are looking to expand their private client team and have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join their highly regarded practice as a Head of Department. Reference: WWJ921956191_1793630954Job title: Private Client Senior Solicitor (Head of Department)Locatio

A forward-thinking university in Greater London is seeking a Head of Department for Business Management Pathways. This leadership role involves driving academic excellence and curriculum innovation within the department. Join us to inspire the next generation of business leaders and improve student

The Recruiter Specialists Group Ltd is helping a growing Essex-based firm recruit a Private Client Manager/Head of Department. You will join an ambitious team, drive growth by leveraging cross-department opportunities, and guide the Private Client department to deliver high-quality service. The role

The Head of Department will lead the Department of Business Management Pathways within the School of Business Management and Creativity. This Department is home to a suite of programmes which offer students the opportunity to specialise in one area as part of a core Business Management programme, su

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a well-established high street law firm with offices across Somerset and Avon, currently seeking a Head of Department to lead their Private Client team. Head of Department - Private Client - 4 years+ PQE - Somerset & Avon. You'll be part of a team that v

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm as part of a genuine Head of Department succession plan. Senior Private Client Solicitor / Head of Department. Manage a small team and a varied caseload of: Wills, Probate & Es

University of York - Department of Chemistry. Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and projects, including budget planning and delivery of complex technical activities, with an ability to direct NCAS Observations across a number of distributed sites. Knowledge of, and the ability to main

An innovative higher education institution is seeking a Head of Department for Business Management Pathways. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a rewarding career in an expanding university environment.

The Department of Health and Social Care invites applications for Deputy Director, Head of Media Relations. Hybrid working with regular office presence and UK travel is expected. We seek a leader with a proven track record in high-profile communications within complex, political environments, able t

Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices. It combines strategic oversight, departmental leadership and delivery of delegated SMF responsibilities from the COO, setting t

We are seeking an outstanding and experienced academic leader to take on the role of Head of the Department of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment. You have a track record of achievement in teaching, research, enterprise or professional

NL seeks a Residential Property Solicitor (Head of Department) in the West Midlands with 3+ years PQE and leadership experience. You will supervise a talented team, manage a residential conveyancing caseload including freehold/leasehold matters, and help drive growth and efficiency within the depart

Job Title: Head of Department - Engineering. At East Coast College, our Engineering team is based in state-of-the-art facilities and consists of lecturers, assessors, technicians, and work placement administrators, all committed to delivering an innovative and quality-driven curriculum that meets th

The successful candidate will join a close-knit Mathematics Department and lead the team to further excellence. The department comprises eight teachers (four full-time and four part-time) and staffs five specialist classrooms in the Baker Building. You will teach a range of age groups from Year 7 th

Work closely with the Head of Sales in New York/London/Paris, Business Management, the Commercial Office, other Specialists, and the Proposals department on pitches and business-getting initiatives. Spearhead the departments global Private Sales efforts, overseeing strategy, sourcing, negotiation an

University of York, within the Department of Chemistry, seeks a Head of Atmospheric Observations to provide strategic leadership for long-term measurement sites, gas and aerosol observations, remote-sensing facilities, and sensor development at NCAS. You will guide a diverse team of scientists acros

Our client is seeking an ambitious, hard working, personable, Private Client Solicitor/Head of Department to join the existing team, working with them to help to grow the business by maximising the opportunities that come from other departments within the firm. PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER/HEAD OF DEPARTM

Residential Property Solicitor (Head of Department), 3+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £90,000+ (DOE) - This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious property professional who is already supervising or leading colleagues and is ready to take that experience into a formal leadership role. As Head of R

We are seeking a Head of Department for Family, able to manage a busy team who support clients in both Public and Private Family matters. This is a modern firm who have good processes in place and your position will be to lead a team who are a mix of fee earners and paralegal staff, supporting clien

FCA - Hybrid - London, Leeds or EdinburghSalary - London - 129,400 - 194,100 and National - 117,700 - 176,500The Financial Conduct Authority is looking for a Head of AI & Technology Security Operations to lead the protection, resilience and live operation of critical technology and AI-enabled servic

The Role:As Private Client Partner & Head of Department (10+ PQE), you'll help lead a successful, growing team advising on:Trusts, Estates & ProbateTax Planning & Wealth StructuringLasting Powers of AttorneyWills & Succession PlanningYou'll help manage a talented team, nurture client relationships,

Venn Group is seeking an experienced Head of Family Law to lead and develop the Family Law department in Bristol. You will manage a varied caseload, mentor solicitors and support staff, and identify opportunities to expand the department's client base and reputation. The role requires strong technic

The Private Client team comprises of several lawyers and handles a full range of private client work including Wills, powers of attorney, trust creation and administration, estate planning and administration, and Court of Protection matters. Private Client – Central London Partner/Partner - Design

Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices. As part of the FCA's on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our

Senior Private Client Solicitor needed to lead a department, develop client relationships, and mentor legal talent.