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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. 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 Primary 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 primary aged children 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 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 ___ 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

Please note: The successful candidate must have proven experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), as they will be teaching an EYFS class of children. 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. 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. 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 EYFS Classroom 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 EYFS 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 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 ___ 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

Starting salary £88,496 - £105,251 (Inner London L18 – L26 - dependent on experience) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our children, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our children, 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 Get out what you put in You’ll be working with children and young people with a variety of complex needs – more details below. You’ll set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what they’ve achieved. 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. You’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team, to a range of supporting specialists. 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 career. One of the best environments in SEND Bramley Hill School is an independent specialist day school based in Walton-on -the Hill, Surrey. Providing high-quality education in a village setting, this inspiring school and is currently rated Good by Ofsted. The school meets the needs of pupils aged 7-16 with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, sensory issues, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. What we do for you 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: • Bonuses: 10% performance based bonus and a long-term incentive plan which can equate to 30% of salary each year, • 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 have been promoted from within our group, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits ___, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover you’ll be eligible for BUPA healthcare and a health scheme covering dental and eye care, • Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools ___, • 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 Bring your whole-self to work 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 able to connect with our pupils because of: • Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others, • You’re an outstanding and inspirational leader, • Your enthusiasm and expertise to help lead and build the school, • You’ll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status, • You’ll also need a minimum of 3 years experience in a Deputy Head Teacher role Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. 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 please click ___ and for the 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 For an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Sara Roe, Operations Director via email - ___ to arrange a call back. Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025, 12 noon. #INDH

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: School Cook Location: Woodside Park School, Penge, London SE20 8QU Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata) Hours: 30 hours per week| Monday to Friday | 8am - 2pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only + 1 week Start Date: October 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a School Cook to join our close-knit team at Woodside Park School, part of Options Autism. About the Role In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals that meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our pupils and staff. You will manage and supervise all kitchen staff, ensuring the smooth running of our catering operation and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety. Key Responsibilities • Plan and prepare menus tailored to the dietary needs of pupils and staff., • Monitor stock levels, ensuring efficient portion control, date rotation, and adherence to budgetary requirements., • Set up and clean kitchen areas before and after use, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment., • Ensure necessary preparation is undertaken to meet daily and weekly requirements., • Minimise waste and ensure sustainability practices are followed. The ideal candidate will bring both passion and experience to this role, with: • Strong knowledge of catering practices, including safe storage and preparation of food., • Sound understanding of food safety requirements and compliance., • Experience devising and implementing effective kitchen systems., • Previous catering experience in a residential, educational, or similar setting., • Experience in menu planning with consideration for budgets and nutrition. Woodside Park School is a brand-new Options Autism school, located in Penge, South East London. We provide specialist education for up to 36 pupils aged 7–11. Pupils are taught in small class sizes, allowing for personalised learning, and work towards a variety of qualifications tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Our dedicated team creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, where every child is supported to reach their full potential both academically and personally. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Surrey. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for us Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

£29,028 - £33,496 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in As a Pastoral Support Assistant you’ll help us meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive. With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group. One of the best environments in SEND Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Greenholm School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education based in South West London. The school meets the needs of pupils with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties – and was recently rated Good by Ofsted. What we do for you 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 ___ Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits * 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 ___ 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 * Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Bring your whole-self to work 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 Pastoral Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: * Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties * Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection * Ideally - NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. 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 see the attached document. 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 ___.

Assistant Headteacher: Head of House • Salary: London Leadership Scale Points L12-16 (£65,629 - £72,144), • Contract: Permanent, Full Time, • Start Date: January 2026, • Reports to: Deputy Headteacher, • Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of House to lead the pastoral development and wellbeing of approximately 150 students from Year 7 to Year 11. Alongside their pastoral responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Discovery and Enterprise Faculty, which includes Mathematics as a core subject. They will work closely with the Head of Mathematics to support curriculum development and drive improvements in teaching and learning. In addition, they will lead on the implementation of a whole-school numeracy strategy. We are looking for a dynamic and committed leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes, who works collaboratively and shares our ambition to deliver excellence and equity for every student. St Mary's is a small but growing Catholic secondary school at the heart of Croydon. With excellent behaviour, a culture of academic excellence, and a strong sense of community, we are proud to be consistently ranked among the highest-performing schools in the borough. Our 2024 Progress 8 score places us in the top 5 schools locally, and our commitment to continuous improvement is matched by our passion for social justice. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student (regardless of their background) has the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in life beyond school. OFSTED Quotes: • "St Mary's Catholic High School is a deeply caring community. Its pupils and staff live up to their core values of being welcoming, serving others and working hard.", • "Pupils like coming to school and enjoy learning. They feel safe here and know that staff go the extra mile to check their whereabouts and well-being." Your New Role: The Assistant Headteacher, under the strategic direction of the Headteacher, plays a key role in the leadership and development of the school by: • Embedding and championing the Catholic ethos, vision, values, and inclusive culture of the school, • Leading John Bosco House and the Mathematics, Art, and DT faculty, while driving a whole-school strategic focus on STEM; exercising high-level leadership with autonomy, initiative, and accountability., • Driving excellence in the quality of education through innovative curriculum leadership, rigorous assessment, and staff development, • Leading on inclusion and safeguarding, ensuring every student is known, valued, and safe., • Advancing student achievement, personal development, and well-being for all learners, especially those from vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, • Leading school improvement initiatives and developing robust systems, policies, and practices that secure long-term impact Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Francisca at the details below to arrange. Excited to find out more about our school? Please see our Welcome Video here. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply. Benefits of working at St Mary's Catholic High School: • Ranked 5th place out of all schools in Croydon for progress., • Excellent travel links with Central London and South London: 5 min walk from West Croydon (Southern Railway, Windrush Line - Overground, Tram and Bus) and 7 min walk from East Croydon (Thameslink, Southern Railway, Southeastern Railway, Gatwick Express, Tram and Bus)., • Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities., • A collaborative approach and positive relationships., • Strong strategic leadership., • Support from managers and colleagues., • Equality of opportunities for staff., • Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution., • Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT., • Students' respect for staff and others., • Support for career progression., • Links with St Mary's University for professional development (10 members of staff have either completed or progressing on the MA in Catholic School Leadership)., • Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff., • Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff., • Our staff are deeply committed to promoting social mobility, ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed. How To Apply: To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Francisca at or call her on 0207 259 8770 for more information. You can also click apply now to register your interest Francisca will send you the forms. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments. • Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Tuesday 14th October 2025. Please note early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received., • Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025 Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Mary's Catholic High School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. 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 hays.co.uk

Founded in 1983, Orchard Hill College (OHC) is an Outstanding post-16 specialist college operating across nine centres in London, supporting over 460 students with a wide range of learning needs. In 2013, OHC established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (OHCAT) to extend its expertise to specialist schools. Today, OHCAT comprises 13 special schools across London, Surrey, Sussex, and Berkshire. Together, OHC and OHCAT form Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) – a family of specialist education providers supporting learners from nursery through to further education. Our students have diverse and complex needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health challenges, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful impact? Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (OHCAT) is seeking dedicated and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation that transforms the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to inclusive education and strong governance. We are particularly keen to hear from: • Finance Professionals – a qualified finance professional with deep expertise in financial management and strategic oversight., • Education Professionals – Senior leaders with expertise in teaching and learning, curriculum development, and whole-organisation improvement. Key Responsibilities: • Help shape strategic direction and monitor performance., • Ensure accountability and regulatory compliance., • Champion the needs of children and young people with SEND., • Support continuous improvement across our College and Trust. We’re looking for individuals with significant operational and strategic experience in education or finance, as these areas are central to our strategic direction and operational oversight. Beyond qualifications, we value your time, commitment, and ability to engage meaningfully – whether preparing for meetings, reading papers, attending events, or visiting our academies and college sites. We welcome applications from individuals across all backgrounds and industries. If you’re a seasoned leader with a track record of driving impact in complex organisations, we’re particularly keen to hear from you. Your experience and insight will be invaluable in shaping governance at the highest level. Why Join Us? Governance at OHC&AT is not just a statutory responsibility – it’s a vital part of our mission to transform lives. As a Trustee, you will help ensure our organisation is well-led, well-managed, and accountable, creating safe, inclusive, and thriving environments for our pupils, students, and staff. You’ll be part of a governance team guided by four key principles: • Collaboration – Working together to improve., • Integrity – Doing what’s right., • Impact-Driven – Focusing on what matters., • Culture and Values – Living our values every day. Our core values – Confident, Respectful, Equitable, Advocacy, Teamworking, Enabling – are at the heart of everything we do. Discover why OHC&AT is not only a rewarding place to work, but also a truly inspiring organisation for Trustees to give their time to – visit our ‘Work for us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch uplifting messages from students and parents about the incredible impact our staff make every day. Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential. How to Apply: To learn more or express your interest, please send your CV and a covering letter to: Caroline Davies, Director of Governance via: . We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can help us transform lives through outstanding governance Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to request and review references prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.

About the Group: The group operates at the heart of elite and professional sport across the UK. Through two closely aligned businesses, we coordinate care for professional athletes across football, rugby, cricket, and other sports, and we also provide specialist insurance for the doctors and surgeons who treat them. Our clients include Premier League football clubs, national governing bodies, and leading private hospitals and specialists. We are trusted for our discretion, commercial sense, and our ability to make complex systems work simply. We are growing fast, and we’re looking for a commercially astute, confident, and personable individual to join us as a Senior Sports Medical Scheme Administrator. Senior Sports Medical Scheme Administrator - Football Job Summary Health Partners Europe Ltd are market leaders in third-party medical administration, healthcare consulting, and risk solutions for business and elite level sports. We are seeking an experienced Medical Insurance professional to join our Football team. This senior role goes beyond day-to-day administration, requiring someone who can motivate colleagues, mentor staff, and play an active role in developing team knowledge and capability. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing medical insurance cases, comfortable engaging with high-profile sports clients, and able to build strong working relationships with both colleagues and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a keen professional who is ready to take on more responsibility and help shape the performance of our growing team. Key Responsibilities • Support all aspects of administration across the football medical schemes, ensuring compliance with scheme specific benefit limits, eligibility, and rules., • Serve as a point of escalation for complex cases, providing expert guidance and resolutions., • Assist in mentoring and training team members whilst encouraging a culture of collaboration and learning., • Motivate and engage colleagues to achieve service excellence and maintain high standards of accuracy., • Manage accurate invoice processing, investigations into treatments, and resolution of client queries., • Provide meaningful analysis and insights on medical schemes to support decision making at both team and client level., • Build strong client relationships, providing clear and professional advice in sensitive or high-profile situations., • Support the ongoing development of best practice processes to drive team efficiency and client satisfaction., • Produce and review reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Experience & Skills Required • Experience in medical insurance administration, • Effective leadership qualities with the ability to influence and inspire team members., • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to adapt style to high-profile individuals., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good knowledge of Excel., • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy., • Proven experience in managing complex queries and providing effective resolutions., • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, contributing to wider team objectives. Location: Belmont, Sutton, Surrey Hours: Monday – Thursday 9am–5.30pm / Friday 9am–5pm (1-hour unpaid break each day) Hybrid working: One day per week from home (once fully trained)

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