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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Our school will adopt the 4DWW once we have a full team in place — and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Headteacher Location: The Holden School, Leigh, WN7 4SB Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum dependent on experience Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date: January 2026 UK Applicants only We’re looking for an experienced Headteacher to join The Holden School. As Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and young people along with producing positive outcomes. You will be joining a high achieving company and executive team, leading your own outstanding school and positively impacting the lives of many young people. As part of our team, you will focus on developing self-esteem and wellbeing, as well as academic performance and development. Who are we looking for? You will exercise dynamic leadership of the School and to ensure the full development of the vision for the service, its promotion and continuous improvement. You will create and maintain a Centre of Excellence in the education of our students. You will create a shared vision and strategic plan which inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community. This vision should express core educational values and moral purpose and be inclusive of stakeholders’ values and beliefs. The strategic planning process is critical to sustaining school improvement and ensuring that the school moves forward for the benefit of its pupils. You will work in collaboration with other senior managers, to provide a complete service and to develop and grow the wider services offered by the Centre to encourage an increase in referrals. • At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in a specialist school, • Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent, • Willingness to extend personal and professional development, • Ability to lead and provide a clear vision The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our young people supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Private Client Locum – Part Time, Remote January 2026 start | 9–12 month contract I’m working with a well-regarded South West firm that is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to provide cover on a part time basis. The role is fully remote and will begin in January, running for 9 to 12 months. What’s on offer • Part time, fully remote position, • 9–12 month contract starting January 2026, • Support from a highly competent assistant who will prepare and welcome clients to online meetings, • Fairly standard caseload of wills, probate and estate administration matters, • Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience What you’ll need • Strong private client experience, • Excellent client communication skills, with the ability to advise confidently over video calls, • Tech savvy and comfortable working remotely, • Ideally your own equipment (laptop, headset, etc.) – if not, still apply and make this clear in your application This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm that values client care and flexible working. If this sounds like a good fit, please get in touch for a confidential chat, or apply on the job.

Consulting Graduate Programme - London - January 2026. The start date for this role is on 12 January 2026. Final Stages will be held in December 2025 and January 2026.

It is a ongoing role with a start date in January.

The role is a short term placement with a January start date (view to extend).

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On behalf of a small county hospital, I’m looking for Infectious Diseases or Microbiology Locum Consultant who could be available from January 2024.

The start date for this role is on 12 January 2026.

Provide cover as a General Surgery SHO for a two-month role, starting in January.

The start date for this role is 12 January 2026. Audit Assistant - Graduate - Guildford - January 2026. Audit Assistant - Graduate - Guildford - January 2026.

Design and Technology Teacher – January 2026. We are seeking a passionate and creative Design and Technology Teacher to join a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school community from January 2026. As a Design and Technology Teacher – January 2026, you will:.

The role is Monday to Friday (no weekends) with a 3-month duration and a January start date.