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Primary School 1-1 Teaching Assistant - CardiffAre you an outstanding Teaching Assistant with high amounts of experience with children who have additional needs?I am currently recruiting for a school in Cardiff who are looking to appoint experienced 1-1 Teaching Assistants, this role will start as soon as possible and will be full time.The schools are always eager to grow and are interested in innovative teachers who will brighten up the children's day and make them feel part of the class and adhere to their needs.The ideal candidate for this role would be a talented and experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked with children who have additional needs. You must also be passionate and willing to support students no matter what they need.What you will need:* Level 2/3 teaching assistant (or an equivalent for ratio purposes)* Experience with children who have additional needs* Experience within a Primary School (preferably 6+ months.)* Updated and clean DBS on the update service.* The ability to inspire children.* To work as part of a teamI've been recruiting and working with these schools for the past 5 years and I'm proud to have found them some great, passionate, dedicated, 1-1 TA's. I am very keen to speak with 1-1 TA's that feel like they would be suited to the role. To find out more about this role and Aspire People, head over to our website We also offer you a £250 referral bonus for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are currently recruiting for.Please apply to this position and I'll be in touch with you shortly. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Calling PGCE Students in Cardiff! Are you PGCE Students looking for work as soon as your course finishes? Want a confident head start before you officially step into your own classroom this September? This is your chance to get ahead. At Academics, we specialise in temporary education roles across South Wales and work closely with welcoming Primary Schools across Cardiff. Our strong school relationships mean real opportunities, not just promises. When PGCE Students complete their PGCE/QTS in the summer, we can offer paid instructor roles that let you experience schools beyond your placement, build confidence, and broaden your classroom skills across Cardiff. It's the perfect way to earn while you learn and strengthen your CV. Working with us allows PGCE Students to explore different school settings, build professional relationships, and gain valuable references-all while getting a feel for what kind of school suits you best in Cardiff. Register with us now to be first in line for summer work and long-term roles starting in September. PGCE Students who act early are best placed for consistent opportunities in Cardiff and beyond. Contact us today and give your teaching career the head start it deserves.

Performance Manager ?? Cardiff (Head Office based)?? £36,000 – £38,000?? Full-time | PermanentBenefits include -30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, annual bonus, Medicash Healthcare Scheme, NUS/Totum discount card, Life Assurance plus more!!We are supporting a well-established, values-led organisation in Cardiff to recruit an experienced Performance Manager.This is a leadership role focused on driving team performance, ensuring contractual compliance, and enhancing customer and learner experience within a regulated, target-driven environment.The RoleYou will lead and develop a team responsible for delivering against contractual performance requirements. Working closely with senior leadership and quality colleagues, you’ll ensure operational targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of compliance and service delivery.Key responsibilities include: • Leading and managing a team to meet performance and compliance targets, • Monitoring occupancy, starts, completions and overall delivery metrics, • Reviewing management information and ensuring data accuracy and integrity, • Conducting regular 1-1s and implementing performance improvement plans where required, • Working collaboratively with quality colleagues to drive continuous improvement, • Supporting employer engagement and retention, • Managing and escalating concerns in line with internal policy, • Championing equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, • Ensuring adherence to safeguarding and professional standards About You:You’ll be a confident and proactive people leader with experience managing teams in a performance-led environment.Essential:, • Previous management experience, • Experience leading multi-disciplinary or operational teams, • Proven track record of delivering against targets, • Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, • IT literate, • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, • Willingness to undergo a DBS check and relevant professional registrationDesirable:, • Experience within education, training, or publicly funded programmes, • Team leading or management qualification, • Safeguarding knowledge If you’re a results-driven leader who enjoys developing teams and driving performance, we’d love to have a confidential conversation.

MRICS Building Surveyor – Cardiff – Competitive Salary + Benefits Your new company An award-winning, independent property and construction consultancy with a strong UK-wide presence is looking to expand its Cardiff team. The business works across sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, leisure, retail, and residential, offering a high-quality service and a collaborative, supportive working environment. Why join them: • Significant Impact: Play a key role with direct influence on major projects and long-term client relationships., • Diverse Portfolio: Experience the full spectrum of Building Surveying duties, from intricate minor refurbishments to complex, multi-million-pound new-build developments across various sectors., • Career Investment: Receive focused support, dedicated mentoring, and a clear pathway for structured career progression., • MRICS qualification (essential)., • Proven experience delivering both professional and project-led building surveying work., • Excellent report-writing and communication skills., • Ability to manage clients, contractors, and stakeholders confidently., • Experience with AutoCAD/NBS is desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000 DOE, • Flexible working arrangements supporting work–life balance and Cardiff-based head office., • Dedicated professional development budget, structured progression, and mentoring., • Exposure to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors., • A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4759527

Overview Who are we? We are New Directions, a group of companies that provide UK wide services (including recruitment, training, care provision and other support services) within education, social care, domiciliary care and the pharmaceutical sector, from a network of offices across the UK. We have recently been recognised for our fantastic business achievements across a number of awards: • Finalists for Best In-House HR Team and Excellence in HR – CIPD HR Wales Awards 2024, • Winner of Best Employer, and Finalists for Best People Services, Best Business Services and Best Sustainability – Cardiff Life Awards 2024, • Winner of Best Technology and overall, Platinum Award Winner (Checks Direct) – Cardiff Life Awards 2024, • Highly commended for Skills Development – IOD Wales Awards 2024, • Finalists for Best Temporary Recruitment Agency, Recruitment Agency of the Year 100+ employees and Most Effective Compliance Operation – Recruiter Awards 2024, • Finalists for Scale-Up of the Year and Team of the Year (Checks Direct) – Fintech Wales Awards 2024, • Finalists for Best Technology (Checks Direct) – EntreConf Awards 2024, • Finalists for The Employer of the Year, Mid-Market Business of the Year Award and Family Business of the Year Award – Lloyd’s Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2024, • Finalists for Temporary Recruitment Company of the Year and Best Recruitment Company to work for (£50m to £100m) – TIARA Awards 2024, • Finalists for Employer of the Year, Financial & Professional Services Business of the Year and Technology Business of the Year – Cardiff Business Awards 2024 To provide quality educational staff supply service to all schools and education supply workers in your allotted area of responsibility, in a manner that enhances the reputation of the company and leads to business growth from satisfied customers. Main duties • To recruit, vet and maintain effective working relationships with all candidates available for supply work within your designated area of responsibility, • Respond effectively to a range of inbound telephone business enquiries and where practical convert the enquiry to an appropriate booking in accordance with specified processes, procedures, standards and relevant New Directions Education Ltd regulations., • Undertake effective outbound sales calls to secure work for your supply staff and where practical convert to an appropriate booking in accordance with specified processes, procedures, standards and relevant New Directions Education Ltd regulations., • Maintain regular contact with all of your supply staff to keep them in your fold and available for work through New Directions Education Ltd for the maximum % of their time., • Arrange and undertake effective client visits generating new business and providing quality follow-up service visits for existing clients. Whilst on visits and during call activity to schools promote ND Ed full services i.e CPD Training., • Maintain a good working understanding of New Directions Education Ltd database system (RDB) such that its benefits are fully exploited whilst updating data in a disciplined manner. Keep abreast of all changes as they arise., • Prepare suitable quality CVs and profiles for all supply staff seeking long-term work., • Monitor & liaise with Area Manager re reports affecting own geographical areas., • To protect your valuable supply staff availability by ensuring that you fill their diaries with suitable work through actively selling them in advance., • Support NDE webinars and education events, ensure that places are offered to as many different clients/candidates as possible without inviting the same individuals., • To develop relationships in all using schools with the full range of staff who might benefit from our services: The person in ‘charge of supply’, the head-teacher, the ALNCO and staff responsible for filling vacancies (heads of departments / deputy heads)., • Such other tasks as are delegated by your Area Manager at any time, • In busy periods, assist other account managers to fill bookingsMain responsibilities, • Responsible for providing educational supply staff with a professional agency supply service, finding them the supply work they desire whilst treating them with respect and being open and honest at all times, • Responsible for compliance with all relevant legislation, and processes, policies, and procedures, • Responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and ensuring that you take reasonable care not to put other people (including fellow employees and members of the public) at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your job, • Responsible for safeguarding assets within your control and possession, including but not limited to hardware, software, systems, or information, and to report any suspected breach in security without delay, to the relevant personnel as required, • Responsible for the non-disclosure of any confidential information and/or trade secrets of the Company to third parties and/or the misuse of any confidential information and/or trade secrets of the Company for your own purpose/benefit, • Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and developing excellent working relationships with colleagues within your department and the wider Company, • Responsible for delivering exceptional levels of customer service; both to internal and external customers, • Highly competent at all aspects of the role, • Previous experience in a recruitment or sales background, • Good market knowledge e.g. funding opportunities, PSL, • High knowledge of REC Code of Conduct, • Excellent knowledge of the recruitment process, • Full understanding of desk revenue generated as per set budget GP for individual desk, • Strong knowledge of the AWR legislation with the ability to manage AWR compliance, • Able to make decisions using available data and information, • Excellent time management skills – ability to plan and prioritise workload, maximising productivity, • Ability to assist junior team members, • Efficient user of RDB, Swyx and Teams, • Ability to build and maintain information bank, • Ability to promote services making high quality sales, • Ability to market through social media, • Excellent knowledge of child safeguarding, • Excellent telephone manner, • Maintains quality for all users, • Has a bank of testimonials readily available to promote service, • Able to manage margin control with the ability to deliver strong performancePersonal qualities, • Able to communicate clearly and accurately with people at all levels, • Able to develop effective working relationships, • Able to effectively solve problems, • Able to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and data security, • Able to remain positive and enthusiastic if working under pressure, • Able to work as part of a team, • Able to work independently, • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, • Highly organised, • A flexible working environment, with the opportunity for hybrid working, • Health Cashback scheme, • Life Assurance of 4 x salary, • A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 27 days holiday after two years’ service), • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave through salary sacrifice, • A day off for your birthday, • A Giving Back day – to offer your services to the local community, • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria), • Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria), • Opportunity to join our 3% interest Christmas savings scheme, • Employee referral scheme; you can earn between £250 and £500 for each successful referral into the business, • Regular social, health and well-being events, • Free on-site parking, • On-site Gym\n#J-18808-Ljbffr

At Cardiff Met, procurement is central to how we deliver value, sustainability and impact across our University. As Head of Procurement, youll play a key role in shaping how we buy and collaborate; supporting our academic and professional communities as we deliver our Strategy 2030 ambitions. This is a senior leadership role, combining commercial expertise with a clear sense of purpose. Youll guide a proactive, customer-focused procurement function that balances value for money with sustainability, social responsibility and legislative compliance, contributing meaningfully to how we operate as a modern, values-driven university. Additionally, youll: Support and develop a high performing Procurement team. Ensure all procurement activity aligns with the Universitys strategic goals, legislatively compliance and good practice. Contribute to collaborative contracting activities of Higher Education Purchasing Consortia. Oversee contract and performance management activity across the University. Build trusted relationships with schools and professional services staff to support strategic and operational procurement decision making. What youll bring Were looking for an experienced procurement leader with a strong track record of working in a large, complex organisation. Youll bring extensive knowledge of procuring and managing contracts across a diverse range of goods, services and capital projects, alongside a practical working knowledge of contract law, financial regulations and control frameworks. Youll also be familiar with the Public Contracts Regulations, Welsh Government procurement policy initiatives and the wider higher education policy environment. Youll combine commercial awareness with the ability to think strategically, identifying risk and challenging established processes, behaviours and cultures where improvement is needed. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential, with the confidence to influence, negotiate and explain complex concepts clearly to non-finance audiences. Experience of leading and developing people will be equally important, with a focus on building capability and a customer focused procurement culture. Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University? We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. We offer excellent benefits such as: Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions. Excellent family friendly policies take a look on our Policy Hub page. Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities. Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership. Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured. TPBN1_UKTJ

Calling PGCE Students in Cardiff! Are you PGCE Students looking for work as soon as your course finishes? Want a confident head start before you officially step into your own classroom this September? This is your chance to get ahead. At Academics, we specialise in temporary education roles across South Wales and work closely with welcoming Primary Schools across Cardiff. Our strong school relationships mean real opportunities, not just promises. When PGCE Students complete their PGCE/QTS in the summer, we can offer paid instructor roles that let you experience schools beyond your placement, build confidence, and broaden your classroom skills across Cardiff. It's the perfect way to earn while you learn and strengthen your CV. Working with us allows PGCE Students to explore different school settings, build professional relationships, and gain valuable references-all while getting a feel for what kind of school suits you best in Cardiff. Register with us now to be first in line for summer work and long-term roles starting in September. PGCE Students who act early are best placed for consistent opportunities in Cardiff and beyond. Contact us today and give your teaching career the head start it deserves...

Head of Humanities – RedbridgeFull-timeSeptember Start – Permanent RoleSalary: £44,260 to £61,841This school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Head of Humanities who is ambitious and has a genuine passion for their subject.

Head of Religious EducationLocation: Bradford, BD20 6LHSalary: £32,916 - £51,047 + TLR 2c (£8,279)Contract: Full-time, PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleAbout UsThe Holy Family Catholic School is part of the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, serving Keighley and the surrou

Deputy Head of English – RedbridgeFull-timeSeptember Start – Permanent RoleSalary - £43,870 to £62,154Are you an experienced English Teacher keen to progress in your career?Do you have the passion and dedication to support and help lead a successful English department?The Role – Deputy Head

Head of Finance - Ivy Education TrustLocation: Teignmouth Community School - Exeter Road, Teignmouth. Devon, TQ14 9HZContract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours/week, 52 weeks/yearSalary: £54,394 - £61,543 per annumAbout the Role Ivy Education Trust is seeking a dynamic and strategic Hea

A government department is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead a team in managing procurement and commercial legal matters. The role allows for flexible working patterns and occasional travel to offices and external meetings. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competit

Director of Finance / Head of Finance. Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and financial systems. Further Education, Higher Education, or the public sector.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Director of Education, Commercial Business Manager, Headteachers, and other senior colleagues to ensure the delivery of outstanding, cost-effective, and sustainable health and therapeutic services for children and young people with complex disabilit

An educational organization is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Mentor/Head of Year in Manchester. The contract offers a competitive salary ranging from £115 to £140 per day.

As such, you will be responsible for:* Contributing to the strategic direction, leadership, and development of BPP’s digital learning and education innovation provision, supporting the enhancement of the end-to-end education experience* Leading on the continued development and enhancement of polic

As a Pastoral Mentor/Head of year, you will play a vital role in building positive relationships with students, supporting behaviour management strategies, and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. Experience of working with young people in an educational, youth work, or mentoring capacity.

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary academy looking for a Head of Design and Technology (DT). Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Head of DT job. Proven track record of raising educational standard

A prestigious independent school in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Physical Education to lead the AQA GSCE and A-level programmes.

A dedicated educational institution in Greater Manchester is seeking a Pastoral Mentor/Head of Year to support the personal and academic development of students. The position offers £115 - £140 per day with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Ensure staff training is effective and timely, and staff are compliant in the role they hold including the maintenance of registration including currency of PINs for those who are required as part of their role. To contribute to the development of systems and processes that enhance the rigor of care

The Head of Senior Curriculum and Education reports directly, and is accountable, to the Chief Education Officer who is responsible for the educational delivery across all their international schools. The College International are based in their own suite of offices just off–site, facilitating clo

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Physical Education for a dynamic secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This permanent position offers an Inner London salary package, supportive school culture, and opportunities for professional development. The role involves leading a commit

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Mentor/Head of year to join a thriving secondary school in the Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside area. As a Pastoral Mentor/Head of year, you will play a vital role in building positive relationships with students, supporting behaviour management str

I am delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Head of Physical Education to join a successful and forward‑thinking secondary school in Tower Hamlets from September 2026. As Head of Physical Education, you will:. Applications are welcomed from experienced Heads of Department or

A leading care organization in Lancaster is looking for a Head of Care to oversee services for individuals with complex needs. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

A leading education provider in the UK seeks a Head of Digital Learning to enhance the integration of AI into teaching and learning. This remote role involves strategic leadership and collaboration across teams to improve digital education experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong backgrou

A leading educational organization is looking for a Head of Design and Technology to join a well-regarded secondary school in Lewisham. This is a full-time permanent role offering competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including professional development opportunities. The successful

We are recruiting for a Head of Sales for the Education sector, in particular, Universities and Colleges. Kick start University and College Influencer Strategy to gain traction across the country, develop client insight & improve strength of specification as well as D&B Contractor support. The aim i

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Head of English to lead a strong English department. Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Head of English job. You'll h

We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Head of Developer Experience (DevEx) to join our Engineering team and help us define and lead the strategy to improve engineering productivity, developer experience, and adoption of AI‑powered tooling across Arbor's product and platform team

As Head of Procurement you will deliver legal support and advice to all aspects of Education Estates’ long-term strategy. Education Estates is one of the largest construction clients in England delivering over £2bn of capital works each year, providing new school places and rebuilding and refurbi

A leading technology firm is seeking a Head of Customer Education Content to lead the development and strategy of key educational materials. This role involves managing a team, defining the content strategy aligned with business goals, and ensuring high quality across educational assets.

N\nThe successful Head of Biology will receive the following benefits:\ N\nA competitive salary\nSmall classes, which allow teachers to focus on quality teaching\ NOngoing support from Directors of Studies who uniquely support all students throughout the year and liaise with parents and guardians on

Experience of working within Further Education, Higher Education, or the public sector. Reporting to: Director of Finance / Head of Finance. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Head of Accounts Payable to lead and manage the Accounts Payable and purchasing functions within a college F

Develop a programme of bus infrastructure improvements, in line with funding specifications, current strategic plans and policy, design and health and safety standards, including; bus shelters, hard standings, accessibility improvements, real-time information systems, lighting and CCTV. Lead on the

At Nuffield Health, we're passionate about taking care of the health and wellbeing of others. This is your chance to improve the health of our corporate partners that really make a difference - changing lives for the better. Previously, you've worked as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor and y

The role of Catering Team Leader is to assist in the effective provision of the Facilities Management operational catering Team to provide excellent customer service, meeting all SLA’s, complying with Food Safety Legislation and the Schools (Health and Nutrition (Scotland) Act 2007) and assisting

With a team of over 50 dedicated professionals, they are committed to investing in their employees through training and career progression, fostering a positive and honest working environment. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Sustainability and collaboration are at the heart of

Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do. We create an environment where our teams feel a sense of belonging, an environment where they can thrive, both physically and mentally whilst fulfilling their full potential. Experience leading a variety of functions w

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. This large FM and Maintenance company is carrying out a major roof replacement and upgrade to a prison, with. M&E roof-mounted equipment also being changed, along with some fire and smoke e

At Popeyes everyone counts, it’s one of our values and something that sits at the core of who we are. You’ll provide clear direction and motivational leadership, be responsible for your KPIs (especially sales and profit targets), whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and cl

Key Responsibilities:• Be responsible for the delivery of effective planned works, building safety remediation and retrofit sustainability projects that are delivered on time and within budget whilst ensuring they are 100% compliant in terms of statutory obligations and regulatory undertakings. Kn

At a one off cost of £1495, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Project Management and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the trainin

The Estates and Facilities department leads the strategic development and management of these facilities, with the Projects and Space Management team driving a varied pipeline of capital and refurbishment projects. Along with a competitive salary and hybrid working, you’ll gain the chance to lead

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with specialist expertise in Adult ADHD to act as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) on a fractional basis; providing strategic supervision. This role provides senior clinical leadership, supervision of Clinical Lead, governance oversight, and prescribi

Training and development allowance to support ongoing professional growth. Introduce meaningful variety into your professional portfolio. If you are a Consultant Endocrinologist motivated by system-level change, professional autonomy, and delivering high-quality endocrine care in a modern, scalable