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KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. \n Job Title: Employability Tutor / Trainer \n Location: Home based with travel across community sites in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire \n Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (Depending on skills and experience) \n Package: Expenses paid from home, excellent holiday entitlement, pension + much more! \n Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Duties: \n\n • Provide a community-based / outreach employability training services to unemployed participants aged 19+.\n, • Prepare, deliver and coach learners in a group-based setting, through their Employability programmes from enrolment/induction through to completion. \n, • Provide engaging and exciting training sessions to inspire and motivate learners.\n, • Support learners to progress onwards through a variety of progressions routes including employment opportunities and other training pathways such as apprenticeships.\n, • The successful candidate will be flexible with their delivery methods, providing differentiation and be able to adapt quickly to learners needs.\n, • Plan delivery and assessment through schemes of work and lesson planning.\n, • As part of the delivery you will be required to assist clients with CV writing, job search, interview techniques, confidence building and deliver advice and guidance to enable clients to make informed decisions about their future goals.\n, • Manage and monitor learner data, ensuring that any ALS & support need requests are processed efficiently\n\n Essential Criteria: \n\n • Must hold a recognised Teaching qualification: PTLLS/AET/PGCE or equivalent.\n, • Experience of delivering Employability training to groups.\n, • Must hold an understanding of Ofsted EIF.\n, • The ability to engage and inspire learners in a group / classroom based setting.\n, • Demonstrable energy and passion to motivate and train clients towards securing employment.\n, • Demonstrate confidence, tenacity and ability to work on own initiative.\n, • Full, clean, UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.\n, • Must be flexible with travel.\n\n Please note: \n KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities. \n KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. This role is working 9-3 Monday to Friday term-time only Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery and Pre-school at Bedford Manton Lane are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. With great transport links, longstanding team, beautiful purpose built settings and opportunities for progression. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 25% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) But wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a SEN Nursery Practitioner: • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Key Person Role: Oversee childrens development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and haveprevious experience working with children, ideally as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. JBRP1_UKTJ

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery and Pre-school at Bedford Manton Lane are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. With great transport links, longstanding team, beautiful purpose built settings and opportunities for progression. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Key Person Role: Oversee childrens development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What Were Looking For • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education, • Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, were committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and youre ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply! JBRP1_UKTJ

Interim Head of Additional Learning Support Location: Bedfordshire Contract Type: Interim Day Rate Contract Duration: Initial 3-Month Assignment Working Pattern: 5 days per week preferred; 3-4 days per week will be considered for the right candidate. Day Rate: Competitive, dependent upon experience About the Role We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Interim Head of ALS to lead our Discrete Learning Department and drive excellence in provision for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD), and High Needs learners. Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across the department, ensuring learners receive outstanding support, achieve positive outcomes, and develop the knowledge, skills, independence, and confidence required for adulthood, employment, and further progression. This role requires an experienced FE leader with a strong understanding of inclusive education, SEND provision, high needs funding, EHCP processes, curriculum development, and quality improvement. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead the strategic direction and operational management of the Discrete Learning Department. Develop and implement a vision that promotes high aspirations and outstanding outcomes for learners with SEND. Ensure curriculum pathways effectively meet learner needs, local priorities, and employer requirements. Support the college's wider inclusion, equality, diversity, and accessibility agenda. Curriculum and Quality Lead quality improvement initiatives across the department to improve learner outcomes, attendance, achievement, and progression. Monitor and evaluate curriculum performance through data analysis, observations, learner feedback, and quality audits. Ensure programmes are ambitious, inclusive, and aligned with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Support preparation for Ofsted inspections and external quality reviews. SEND and Learning Support Provision Oversee the effective delivery of specialist learning support across discrete provision. Ensure learners receive appropriate support, interventions, and reasonable adjustments. Lead annual reviews and EHCP processes in collaboration with local authorities, parents/carers, and external agencies. Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, funding requirements, and safeguarding responsibilities. Team Leadership Lead, develop, and motivate curriculum managers, teachers, learning support staff, and specialist practitioners. Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous professional development. Manage staffing resources effectively to ensure high-quality learner support and curriculum delivery. Provide coaching and leadership to managers and practitioners across the department. Stakeholder Engagement Build effective relationships with local authorities, schools, parents/carers, employers, awarding organisations, and external support agencies. Represent the college at partnership meetings and SEND forums. Develop pathways that support learner transition into further education, supported internships, employment, independent living, and community participation. Operational Management Manage departmental budgets, funding allocations, and resources effectively. Monitor high needs funding arrangements and ensure provision meets agreed learner outcomes. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, funding, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to college-wide strategic initiatives and leadership activities. Person Specification Essential Experience Significant leadership experience within Further Education, specialist SEND provision, sixth form, or post-16 education. Proven experience leading provision for learners with SEND, learning difficulties, and high needs. Experience managing curriculum, quality improvement, and learner support functions. Strong understanding of EHCP processes, annual reviews, and local authority partnerships. Successful experience leading teams and delivering measurable improvements in learner outcomes. Essential Knowledge and Skills Thorough understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive education practices. Knowledge of High Needs funding and post-16 SEND provision. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong data analysis and quality improvement capabilities. Ability to manage change, resources, and strategic projects effectively. Desirable Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent teaching qualification. Leadership qualification or relevant management training. Experience of supported internships, preparation for adulthood programmes, and employability pathways. Experience supporting Ofsted inspection activity. Key Deliverables During the Interim Assignment The successful interim will be expected to: Conduct a review of the current Discrete Learning provision. Assess curriculum effectiveness, learner outcomes, attendance, and progression. Review staffing structures, support deployment, and resource allocation. Strengthen EHCP processes, annual reviews, and stakeholder relationships. Develop and implement an improvement plan with clear priorities and measurable outcomes. Provide visible leadership and operational stability during the interim period. Candidate Profile We are keen to hear from experienced: Heads of Learning Support Heads of SEND Heads of Inclusive Learning Curriculum Managers for Supported Learning Assistant Principals (Inclusion/SEND) Directors of Learning Support Directors of SEND and High Needs Provision who have a proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes for learners with additional needs within Further Education. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit TPBN1_UKTJ

Year 5 Teacher - Luton Looking for a Fresh? Are you an inspiring and dedicated Year 5 Teacher in the Luton area ready for your next opportunity? We are working in partnership with a welcoming and Ofsted-rated Good primary school in Luton that is seeking a talented teacher to join their fantastic and experienced team from September. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive school... JBRN1_UKTJ

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join Busy Bees at our Bedford Elstow nursery, rated Good by Ofsted with a capacity for 112 children. Our dedicated team thrives on delivering excellence and utilizes natural spaces in our Bumbles and Preschool Gardens to enhance children's learning experiences. Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the bus stop (park and ride) and easily accessible via the A6 and A421, we also provide free parking for our staff. Enjoy the flexibility of a 4-day working week option as you contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive! Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off its our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering childrens development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learnersapply now! TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading care consultancy firm is seeking experienced Ofsted Interim Managers/Consultants to join their team on a self-employed basis.

Interim Ofsted Registered Manager - Consultant (Contractor - Self-employed). We are seeking experienced Ofsted Interim Managers/Consultants to join our Delphi Task Force team on a freelance/self‑employed basis and support children’s services through periods of transition, improvement, or registr

Childrens Residential Senior Support Worker Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire MK45 Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group) Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week Salary: £32,743 - £34,737 per annum + sleep-in allowance - £50.Ofsted: Good About Homes2Inspire Homes2Insp

FIND Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading training provider to hire a development coach to support learners undertaking Data Analyst (L4) and Intelligence Analyst (L4) Apprenticeship standards. This is a home based role with 2/3 days on site working in Bedford every 3 months. The Role As an Intelligence/Data Analyst Coach, you'll help apprentices build confidence, capability and progress throughout their apprenticeship journey. You'll deliver high-quality coaching, training, assessment and feedback, supporting learners from initial assessment through to Gateway preparation and successful completion. In your first six months, your biggest impact will be building strong learner relationships, using technology effectively, and keeping apprentices on track against their target achievement dates. This is an opportunity to combine intelligence industry expertise with meaningful coaching, helping learners apply their skills in real workplace contexts. What You'll Own Coach and mentor apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their apprenticeship, providing timely, constructive and professional feedback. Deliver robust initial assessments, progress reviews and Gateway preparation, ensuring apprentices have a clear, individualised learning journey. Use technology, e-portfolio, MIS and online learning systems to support effective delivery, accurate records and timely learner progress. Maintain strong working relationships with apprentices, military or civilian line managers, customers, business partners and Pearson colleagues to support positive learner outcomes. Monitor progress against target achievement dates, promptly identifying risks, absences or support needs and escalating where needed. Contribute to quality standards through accurate assessment decisions, internal quality assurance expectations, CPD, standardisation and team meetings. About You You bring strong intelligence industry knowledge and a passion for helping apprentices grow. You are organised, learner-focused and confident working independently in a target-driven environment, while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to raise the standard of delivery. Military experience and excellent working knowledge of the intelligence industry Relevant training, teaching or assessor qualification, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent capability. Strong communication, coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and set meaningful objectives. Good IT skills and confidence using technology to support effective and efficient learning delivery. Ability to manage your own time while working remotely and maintaining accurate learner records. Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check and hold UK SC clearance. It Would Be Great If You Also Have Experience of Ofsted inspection, DfE funding requirements or apprentice programme management. A record of consistently strong trainer/assessor observations through OTLA or standardisation activity. Completion of the OPMI/OPTI course at Chicksands. Working knowledge of the Level 4 Data Analyst or Intelligence Analyst apprenticeship standards. What You'll Get The opportunity to make a direct difference to apprentices as they build professional confidence and progress towards successful completion. A role where your intelligence industry expertise is valued and translated into meaningful learning outcomes. A supportive environment with opportunity to contribute to quality improvement, learner success and strong customer relationships. Continued professional development through CPD, team meetings and standardisation activity. A remote working approach with flexibility to manage your caseload, alongside virtual or site-based learner visits when required

Business Studies Teacher Immediate start A Level timetable Excellent rates of pay Suitable for an Business Studies ECT or experienced Business Studies Teacher A Business Studies Teacher is needed in a Mixed Sixth Form in South West London. This Business Studies Teacher position will be full time and temporary in the first instance. If appointed as a Business Studies Teacher you will be required to teach A Level classes only. The rates of pay for this Business Studies Teacher post will be between £170 and £280 a day, depending on the qualifications and experience of each applicant. The Sixth Form An Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Sixth Form, for pupils aged 16 to 19 years old, located in the London Borough of Lambeth. Personal, Relationships, Sex and Health Education is a core part of the sixth form's ethos, being regularly taught to pupils by Form Tutors. The building and facilities include but aren't limited to; music teaching/practice rooms, a drama studio, main hall, dining area, outside amphitheatre, graphics room, media room, art suite, fitness/sports space, ICT suites, large library, science laboratories and a horticulture space. Cultural Perspectives are also a key part of learning, where pupils are taught about the wider world beyond the walls of the Sixth Form. Topics cover First Aid Skills, Space, Philosophy and Statues of Parliament. Despite being a Sixth Form, the staff ask pupils to uphold a smart dress code. Requirements Applications are welcome if you're a Business Studies ECT or experienced Business Studies Teacher. You're also encouraged to apply if you're a UK trained Business Studies Teacher or overseas trained Business Studies Teacher. As a must all applicants must have the following on order to be shortlisted for this Business Studies Teacher role: Right to work in the UK UK QTS or overseas equivalent Clear and up to date Enhanced DBS Experience as a Business Studies Teacher in UK schools If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in education and training as a Business Studies Teacher, then please apply via the link below and send your CV to Rahul at REESON Education as soon as possible. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. Job Title: Employability Tutor / Trainer Location: Home based with travel across community sites in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (Depending on skills and experience) Package: Expenses paid from home, excellent holiday entitlement, pension + much more! Type: Full-time, Permanent Duties: Provide a community-based / outreach employability training services to unemployed participants aged 19+. Prepare, deliver and coach learners in a group-based setting, through their Employability programmes from enrolment/induction through to completion. Provide engaging and exciting training sessions to inspire and motivate learners. Support learners to progress onwards through a variety of progressions routes including employment opportunities and other training pathways such as apprenticeships. The successful candidate will be flexible with their delivery methods, providing differentiation and be able to adapt quickly to learners needs. Plan delivery and assessment through schemes of work and lesson planning. As part of the delivery you will be required to assist clients with CV writing, job search, interview techniques, confidence building and deliver advice and guidance to enable clients to make informed decisions about their future goals. Manage and monitor learner data, ensuring that any ALS & support need requests are processed efficientlyEssential Criteria: Must hold a recognised Teaching qualification: PTLLS/AET/PGCE or equivalent. Experience of delivering Employability training to groups. Must hold an understanding of Ofsted EIF. The ability to engage and inspire learners in a group / classroom based setting. Demonstrable energy and passion to motivate and train clients towards securing employment. Demonstrate confidence, tenacity and ability to work on own initiative. Full, clean, UK driving licence and access to own vehicle. Must be flexible with travel. Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities. KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities