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Your new role Are you a passionate science educator ready to lead and innovate? Ripplevale School Rochester is seeking a dynamic Head of Science to guide our Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 learners through an engaging, inclusive, and holistic science curriculum. As Head of Science, you will Lead the strategic d

Your new school Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include ASC, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety. Your new role Are you a passionate science educator ready to lead and innovate? Ripplevale School Rochester is seeking a dynamic Head of Science to guide our Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 learners through an engaging, inclusive, and holistic science curriculum. As Head of Science, you will Lead the strategic development of the Science department Deliver high-quality teaching across key stages, tailored to individual needs Support and mentor staff, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning Collaborate with leadership and therapeutic teams to provide a holistic educational experience Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and data reporting Champion inclusion, equality, and diversity in every aspect of your workRipplevale provides a holistic child centred approach to education underpinned by our team of 91 Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Therapists, all working in a caring and nurturing environment, with a common belief that all students have the opportunity to make progress and experience success everyday, in a safe, caring, nurturing and secure environment. Our site boasts well-resourced classrooms, small class sizes, music and drama facilities, Mathematics labs, Therapy rooms, amazing vocational teaching areas such as our hair and beauty studios, a coffee shop, catering kitchens, as well as numerous areas for children to have fun and enjoy social times. Staff are both welcoming and friendly at this independent school and there is a collaborative approach where resources and best practices are shared. We're looking for someone who Is an experienced and inspiring science teacher Has strong leadership and organisational skills Is committed to supporting students with diverse needs, including autism and dyslexia Thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environmentIf you are ready to embark on a rewarding career and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you! For more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry on (phone number removed) or email Early Application Encouraged: Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. Safeguarding recruitment statement Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to gain experience in a school environment . The post involves covering staff absence. You will be required to cover all subjects. We are seeking strong candidates with a high level of initiative and classroom management skills. Main responsibilities include: To undertake whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, presenting lessons using plans previously prepared by the regular class teacher To develop curricular knowledge as required by the school To apply the school’s Behaviour Management Policy and report any difficulties to the supervising teacher/head teacher To set homework previously prepared by the teacher * To undertake observations of the pupils and contribute to pupil records where necessary About you: You will be an enthusiastic individual who is able to use your own initiative whilst also being able to relate well and establish a rapport with young people. You will need to be flexible and able to work constructively as a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities. You may also be required to participate in development and training opportunities as and when they arise. Applications welcome from experienced Cover Supervisors and recent graduates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults; therefore, every candidate is subject to relevant qualifications, satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other relevant checks being made. Agy

JOB TITLE: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) CLOSING DATE 28th September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE 1st October 2026 START DATE: ASAP SALARY: SCP 18 to 22 (£29,860- £32,147) LOCATION: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent. Are you a qualified or aspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) driven by a purpose to transform the lives of the most vulnerable children? Do you have a keen interest in developing your knowledge, skills and practice to support with learning across the school? Do you see relationships as fundamental to your work with children, families, and the wider community? Do you want to be a part of an innovative and courageous team developing the UK's first secure school ? We are offering an exciting opportunity for qualified or aspiring HLTAs to join the team in contributing to and supporting teachers and Head of Departments with delivering an outstanding curriculum and high-quality learning opportunities at the UK's first secure school. Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a truly restorative environment, that creates the potential for them to thrive in the future. You will be key to delivering a curriculum that provides nurturing, therapeutic and educational community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children in our care. Come and develop your career within an organisation dedicated to transforming lives. The role and what we are looking for Your role as a HLTA will be integral to supporting the progress of all children at Oasis Restore, to help them to achieve their individual educational outcomes. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a bespoke, skills-based curriculum; and working with individual children and small groups within the classroom to facilitate a personalised and aspirational education for all. You will work as part of an education team within departments and contribute to the regular assessment of the children you are working with as well as forming part of a core team around the child and feeding into formulation meetings to report on progress and next steps. You will be responsible for working with teachers to deliver lessons that develop curious and dedicated learners and meet their individual needs and interests. You will have the opportunity to feed into and continuously contribute to a creative curriculum underpinned by progressive pedagogies, in line with the national curriculum, setting a true gold standard for learning. You will be an integral part of a passionate, committed, and ground-breaking multidisciplinary team, working integratively towards improving the outcomes for children so often overlooked. Together, we will devise strategies to empower children to take ownership of their own learning journeys, so preparing them for successful transitions into the next phase of their journey. As a champion of restorative practice, you will place relational connection at the heart of everything you do. Your work will be the driving force that enables children to transition out of Oasis Restore with the support in place for them to succeed in the next step of their journeys. Our Secure School Oasis Restore is the UK's first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Youth Custody Service. Oasis Restore's mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school. To read more about us please visit our website www.oasisrestore.org. Benefits to Staff As a newly established subsidiary of the Oasis Charitable Trust, you enjoy the benefit of being part of a national organisation that aims to support all staff to reach their full potential and a once in a lifetime opportunity to create, develop and grow a new collaborative and innovative values-based organisation. A mixture of one to one and group reflective practise, coaching & supervision sessions as well as regular line management. Experience an Appraisal policy that decouples pay and performance. An elected staff forum to listen to, and act on, staff feedback Access to a competitive defined benefit pension scheme (either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme subject to individual scheme rules). 40 days annual leave including bank holidays (see application pack for staff working pattern) Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria, be entitled to up to 8 weeks full-pay and 18 weeks half-pay paid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave (based broadly on the NHS Employers scheme). Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria be entitled to up to 3 weeks fully paid paternity leave. Paid time off to attend antenatal appointments (those staff who are either pregnant or whose partner is pregnant) Have a structured and bespoke induction training plan plus a probation period of 6 months as well as a training offer bespoke to our context leading to a level 4 qualification in the therapeutic care of adolescents. Receive the same offer of sick leave pay (based broadly on the length of service in the national ‘Green Book' framework) from Day 1 of employment. Up to 5 days discretionary paid compassionate/emergency/general leave plus further discretionary unpaid leave Up to 4 weeks paid parental bereavement leave plus up to 5 days paid bereavement leave for the death of other specified close relatives. Expenses and travel costs incurred as part of the working day (as appropriate, not including travel to work) Access to an eye care vouchers scheme, season Ticket Loans, a cycle to work scheme and free car parking. We are in the process of setting up a new employee health care cash plan and employee discount scheme What are you waiting for? Apply today Like what you see? Make sure you download the Application Pack and fill out our application form along with the Equal opportunities form* and submit both documents to before the below deadline. For more information or an informal discussion about this leadership role please email to arrange a confidential phone call. Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks including references and right to work checks. This post is also covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At Oasis Restore we recognise that our team is strengthened by the knowledge, experience and insights people from a wide range of backgrounds can bring. These beliefs and values are underpinned by decades of work and experience that Oasis has had in a wide range of sectors including education, housing and youth-work supported further by a wide range of independent research and studies elsewhere which evidence that creating teams with diverse experience and perspectives, and encouraging healthy debate, reduces the risk of ‘blind spots' that often form barriers to success. Oasis Restore aim is to attract and retain the very best diverse talent and role models to help create an innovative, caring and extraordinary working environment for our staff, that enables us to deliver exceptional, caring and psychologically informed learning experience for our students. We would therefore like to encourage applications from people with varied skillsets, life experiences, and from different backgrounds and sectors to help shape Oasis Restore. If you can demonstrate some of the criteria and believe you have what it takes, then we'd love to hear from you. Given the nature of our work we also welcome applications from candidates with the following lived experience: • Experience of working successfully with challenging people who have multiple and complex needs • Personal experience of the criminal justice system, or lived experience of the issues facing this client group (i.e. involved in gangs or knife crime). • Knowledge of the issues facing this client group, such as gangs, knife crime, social exclusion and isolation, child criminal exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and trauma. • Ability to actively listen and motivate young people. • Ability to be a positive role model, demonstrating the virtues of a crime-free life to young people. We're also very happy to answer any questions you may have so please don't hesitate to get in touch at . *The Equal Opportunities Form will not be shared with anyone involved in processing your application. Please complete this as part of the application process. Please note that if you have a disability and you require this form or submitting the information with regard to this form in another format, such as in larger print, please contact the People Services team. TPBN1_UKTJ

JOB TITLE: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) CLOSING DATE: 28th September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE : 1st October 2026 START DATE: ASAP SALARY: SCP 5 to 7 (£23,560 – £24,427) LOCATION: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent. Are you a qualified TA or aspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) driven by a purpose to transform the lives of the most vulnerable children? Do you have a keen interest in developing your knowledge, skills and practice to support with learning across the school? Do you see relationships as fundamental to your work with children, families, and the wider community? Do you want to be a part of an innovative and courageous team developing the UK's first secure school? We are offering an exciting opportunity for qualified or aspiring HLTAs to join the team in contributing to and supporting teachers and Head of Departments with delivering an outstanding curriculum and high-quality learning opportunities at the UK's first secure school. Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a truly restorative environment, that creates the potential for them to thrive in the future. You will be key to delivering a curriculum that provides nurturing, therapeutic and educational community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children in our care. Come and develop your career within an organisation dedicated to transforming lives. The role and what we are looking for Your role as a LSA will be integral to supporting the progress of all children at Oasis Restore, to help them to achieve their individual educational outcomes. We are looking to LSAs who are willing to work towards the HLTA qualification. You will be responsible for supporting with the delivery of a bespoke, skills-based curriculum; and working with individual children and small groups within the classroom to facilitate a personalised and aspirational education for all. You will work as part of an education team within departments and contribute to the regular assessment of the children you are working with as well as forming part of a core team around the child and feeding into formulation meetings to report on progress and next steps. You will be responsible for working with teachers to deliver lessons that develop curious and dedicated learners and meet their individual needs and interests. You will have the opportunity to feed into and continuously contribute to a creative curriculum underpinned by progressive pedagogies, in line with the national curriculum, setting a true gold standard for learning. You will be an integral part of a passionate, committed, and ground-breaking multidisciplinary team, working integratively towards improving the outcomes for children so often overlooked. Together, we will devise strategies to empower children to take ownership of their own learning journeys, so preparing them for successful transitions into the next phase of their journey. As a champion of restorative practice, you will place relational connection at the heart of everything you do. Your work will be the driving force that enables children to transition out of Oasis Restore with the support in place for them to succeed in the next step of their journeys. Our Secure School Oasis Restore is the UK's first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Youth Custody Service. Oasis Restore's mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school. To read more about us please visit our website www.oasisrestore.org. Benefits to Staff As a newly established subsidiary of the Oasis Charitable Trust, you enjoy the benefit of being part of a national organisation that aims to support all staff to reach their full potential and a once in a lifetime opportunity to create, develop and grow a new collaborative and innovative values-based organisation. A mixture of one to one and group reflective practise, coaching & supervision sessions as well as regular line management. Experience an Appraisal policy that decouples pay and performance. An elected staff forum to listen to, and act on, staff feedback Access to a competitive defined benefit pension scheme (either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme subject to individual scheme rules). 40 days annual leave including bank holidays (see application pack for staff working pattern) Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria, be entitled to up to 8 weeks full-pay and 18 weeks half-pay paid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave (based broadly on the NHS Employers scheme). Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria be entitled to up to 3 weeks fully paid paternity leave. Paid time off to attend antenatal appointments (those staff who are either pregnant or whose partner is pregnant) Have a structured and bespoke induction training plan plus a probation period of 6 months as well as a training offer bespoke to our context leading to a level 4 qualification in the therapeutic care of adolescents. Receive the same offer of sick leave pay (based broadly on the length of service in the national ‘Green Book' framework) from Day 1 of employment. Up to 5 days discretionary paid compassionate/emergency/general leave plus further discretionary unpaid leave Up to 4 weeks paid parental bereavement leave plus up to 5 days paid bereavement leave for the death of other specified close relatives. Expenses and travel costs incurred as part of the working day (as appropriate, not including travel to work) Access to an eye care vouchers scheme, season Ticket Loans, a cycle to work scheme and free car parking. We are in the process of setting up a new employee health care cash plan and employee discount scheme What are you waiting for? Apply today Like what you see? Make sure you download the Application Pack and fill out our application form along with the Equal opportunities form* and submit both documents to before the below deadline. For more information or an informal discussion about this leadership role please email to arrange a confidential phone call. Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks including references and right to work checks. This post is also covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At Oasis Restore we recognise that our team is strengthened by the knowledge, experience and insights people from a wide range of backgrounds can bring. These beliefs and values are underpinned by decades of work and experience that Oasis has had in a wide range of sectors including education, housing and youth-work supported further by a wide range of independent research and studies elsewhere which evidence that creating teams with diverse experience and perspectives, and encouraging healthy debate, reduces the risk of ‘blind spots' that often form barriers to success. Oasis Restore aim is to attract and retain the very best diverse talent and role models to help create an innovative, caring and extraordinary working environment for our staff, that enables us to deliver exceptional, caring and psychologically informed learning experience for our students. We would therefore like to encourage applications from people with varied skillsets, life experiences, and from different backgrounds and sectors to help shape Oasis Restore. If you can demonstrate some of the criteria and believe you have what it takes, then we'd love to hear from you. Given the nature of our work we also welcome applications from candidates with the following lived experience: • Experience of working successfully with challenging people who have multiple and complex needs • Personal experience of the criminal justice system, or lived experience of the issues facing this client group (i.e. involved in gangs or knife crime). • Knowledge of the issues facing this client group, such as gangs, knife crime, social exclusion and isolation, child criminal exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and trauma. • Ability to actively listen and motivate young people. • Ability to be a positive role model, demonstrating the virtues of a crime-free life to young people. We're also very happy to answer any questions you may have so please don't hesitate to get in touch at . *The Equal Opportunities Form will not be shared with anyone involved in processing your application. Please complete this as part of the application process. Please note that if you have a disability and you require this form or submitting the information with regard to this form in another format, such as in larger print, please contact the People Services team. TPBN1_UKTJ

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) – Medway Location: Medway Hourly Rate: £20-£35 per hour Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week | Term-time only Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in (AREA) and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Autism EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties) MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) Key Responsibilities You’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include: Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content. Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience. Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met. Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention. Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach. Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software. Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.Candidate Profile: Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements. Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings. QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.Why AP Education? Guaranteed weekly pay. Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support. Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos. Training sessions led by our Head of Education. Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth. Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners. Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups. Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement. Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding. Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.Ready to Make a Real Difference? If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you. Call us on (phone number removed) and ask for Shay Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Medway AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality

Key Details Excellent secondary school based in Bristol Head of Music leadership role Full-time, permanent position Responsibility for curriculum development and departmental leadership The Role As Head of Music, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the Music department, including

Lead a thriving secondary school's Maths department, overseeing curriculum, teaching strategies, and assessments for Key Stages 3 & 4.

Are you an inspiring and visionary Head of English seeking a leadership role within an outstanding independent school in Bath? This is a superb opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head of English to lead and further develop a successful English department within a respected independent sch

The role will involve: Leading and developing the Art department Teaching Art across KS3 and KS4 Planning and delivering an engaging and creative Art curriculum Supporting exhibitions, displays, and creative projects across the school Monitoring student progress and supporting strong academic outcom

Head of Science – Outstanding Secondary School, Wandsworth Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale (TLR available) School information: This is an 11 to 18 Outstanding Ofsted Rated Secondary School in Wandsworth with a strong reputation for academic succ

Key responsibilities of the Head of Science include: Leading and developing the Science department across KS3–KS5 Managing and supporting a team of Science teachers across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Driving curriculum innovation and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning Monitori

Why Join This School Lead a high-profile subject in a calm, high-achieving environment Teach motivated pupils in smaller classes with strong resources Strong culture of scholarship, enrichment and co-curricular life Supportive leadership and a professional staff culture Opportunity to shape curricul