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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. 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: Class Teacher Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2 0HA Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As our school continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a passionate, creative and driven Class Teacher to our exceptional team. If you’re looking for a role where your ideas matter, your individuality is valued, and your impact is genuinely life-changing — this is it. About the Role At Crookhey Hall, no two days are the same — and that’s exactly what makes this opportunity so special. You’ll be part of a vibrant, dedicated team committed to helping pupils with varied and complex needs achieve their full potential. You can expect challenge and fulfilment in equal measure — and the chance to make a genuine impact every single day. Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will: • Uphold the professional standards of teaching, • Contribute positively to a supportive, committed staff team, • Teach in line with the school’s ethos, organisation and policies, • Delivering the curriculum in creative, engaging and meaningful ways, • Designing hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity What We’re Looking For — Essential Criteria We’re seeking a confident, committed teacher who brings both skill and heart to the classroom. You should have: • QTS, • A full UK Driving Licence, • Strong belief in every pupil’s potential, • Excellent classroom practice with high professional standards, • The ability to engage and support pupils with challenging behaviour, • Experience working with pupils with SEMH and/or ASD, • A proactive, resilient approach and commitment to safeguarding, • Experience supporting young people from challenging backgrounds Crookhey Hall School is a specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school for boys and girls aged 10 to 17. Set in a 15-acre countryside site near Lancaster, we offer a calm and structured environment where pupils can grow in confidence, build self-esteem, and achieve their goals. We provide a tailored education experience that nurtures not only academic and vocational skills but also personal development and emotional wellbeing. Our dedicated team helps every pupil unlock their potential and prepare for a brighter, more independent future. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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 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, • 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

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: Maths Teacher Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2 0HA Salary: £39,000 per annum (with potential TLR for Subject Lead, not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: November 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you ready to ignite a love of Maths and unlock potential in every pupil? At Crookhey Hall, we do more than teach Maths — we inspire young people to believe in themselves and achieve their best. We’re seeking a passionate, energetic, and innovative Maths Teacher who is ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference for pupils with SEMH and ASD. This is more than a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to take ownership of the Maths curriculum, drive whole-school improvement, and create learning experiences that spark curiosity, confidence, and achievement. If you thrive on challenge, embrace creativity, and want to see the impact of your work every day, this is the role for you. About the Role As our new Maths Teacher, you’ll deliver engaging, tailored lessons to pupils with complex needs while leading the development of Maths across the school. You’ll help pupils who may have struggled with traditional education to build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team, supported by a strong safeguarding culture where pupils are heard, respected, and empowered. Under the guidance of the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will uphold professional teaching standards, lead by example, and drive creative approaches to learning and assessment. What You’ll Do • Deliver stimulating and accessible Maths lessons for pupils with SEMH and ASD, • Lead and develop the school’s Maths provision, including curriculum, assessment, and interventions, • Build confidence, curiosity, and engagement in pupils who may have disengaged from learning, • Collaborate across the school to ensure a cross-curricular, inclusive approach to Maths, • Monitor pupil progress, track data, and implement strategies to raise attainment, • Champion numeracy across the school, from classroom practice to whole-school events, • Act as a visible role model, demonstrating excellent teaching and leadership in Maths We want a qualified, enthusiastic Maths teacher who is passionate about supporting every learner to reach their potential. You’re resilient, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where no two days are the same. Essential: • QTS and experience teaching Maths, • Full UK Driving Licence, • Passion for working with pupils with SEMH and ASD, • Strong subject knowledge and the ability to lead Maths across the school, • Resilient, solutions-focused, and adaptable, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, • Commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations, • Experience leading a subject area or curriculum strand, • Proven track record of raising attainment in Maths About us Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come. Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence. The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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 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, • 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

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Crookhey Hall School – Lancaster LA2 0HA Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Crookhey Hall school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Crookhey Hall School – Lancaster LA2 0HA Crookhey Hall School forms part of our add Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 10 – 17 For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Recognised Occupational Therapy degree, • Valid and up to date HCPC Registration, • Registered member of RCOT, • Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable, • Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills, • Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence, • Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred, • Ability to work independently, flexible and confident, • Clear and concise report writing skills, • Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • 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, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • 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 We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 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. Job Ref: 295684 #occupationaltherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Crookhey Hall School – Lancaster LA2 0HA Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Crookhey Hall school Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Crookhey Hall School – Lancaster LA2 0HA – Crookhey Hall School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 10 – 17 For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy, • HCPC registered, • 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting., • Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles, • Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice, • Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, • Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice, • Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills, • Good communication skills (oral and written), • Good time management and organisational skills, • Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards, • Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile, • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, • Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting, • Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks, • *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, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • 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 At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 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. Job Ref: 295678 #speechltherapy#speechandlanguagetherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

£14,100 - £14,321 + Excellent benefitsPlease note: this is a 25 hour contract Huge Small Victories Being a driver in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be the one who gets the children to school on time and returns them home safely, creating positive relationships with the children and parents. You will be responsible for the safety and behaviour of the children, and for using a variety of online reporting tools to record any communication from/to parents, or any pupil concerns. Westmorland School is used to receiving awards, accolades and glowing praise from parents and professionals. However, what sets it apart is its unique ability to cater for two distinct areas of special educational need, in separate individualised and bespoke learning environments, all within one school. The development of two curriculum approaches for both ASD and SEMH pupil cohorts is successfully and harmoniously delivered through the school’s BEARS and CATS settings. The success of Westmorland’s differentiated approach is evident from the schools continued development, external recognition, achievement of Ofsted outstanding verdicts in all areas, and, most significantly, the exemplary outcomes it realises for its pupils. 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 including bank holidays * 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 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. The kind of person we’re looking for will: * Have a clean driving license with a minimum of 5 years driving experience and be over the age of 25 * Be friendly, hard-working and dependable * Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and visitors * Be well presented, reliable and a good time keeper 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 Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK. About the Role: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role of the Project Manager is to oversee all operations, directing and organising all activities to ensure that the planned work is delivered safely and on time; and monitoring that performance meets recognised standards of productivity, quality and compliance with essential health and safety provisions. Location: Leyland, Lancashire Hours: 50 hours per week, 06.30am-16:30pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £43,290 per annum Responsibilities – but not limited to: • Lead and motivate a team to deliver all aspects of planning and operations. This is to be done through monthly face to face manager meetings., • Identify and provide a platform to allow managers and operatives a succession plan within your department., • Managing subcontract performance., • Perform on call duties in accordance with the on-call rota., • Ensuring all Mangers and Operatives have appropriate vehicles, equipment, stores, and skills to perform allocated work., • Ensuring your management team are liaising with customers, clients, local authorities and other interested third parties regarding past, present, and future works., • To provide sufficient and timely supervision, assessments and coaching to ensure your managers are performing to our sufficient company standards. If standards are not upheld ensuring that coaching and if required disciplinary action has been taken., • Ensure all your management team are performing quality on site assessments checks (x8 Audits per month, minimum 4 onsite audits) and that you have met your monthly target. (2 Audit). Monthly, • Ensuring near miss submissions are being sent through by yourselves and your teams., • H&S Reporting – Ensuring when accidents and incident occur that it has been reported to the H&S team immediately, and any assistance with investigations are carried out and fed back correctly., • The manager must have experience in writing and understanding RAMS,, • planning what work needs to be done, when and who’s going to do it;, • looking at the risks involved in a particular project and managing these risks;, • making sure the work is done to the right standard;, • motivating the team of people involved in the project;, • making sure the project is running on time and to budget;, • dealing with changes to the project as and when necessary;, • making sure the project delivers the expected outcomes and benefits;, • Comply with relevant company HSEQ and welfare policy provisions., • Ensuring all necessary and appropriate Toolbox Talks are regularly undertaken, Briefings, and other communications to your managers and their operatives., • To perform monthly fleet and plant checks ensuring fleet, plant and equipment maintenance is carried out and calibrated within the correct timescales., • Oversea site setups of over pumping and Tankering locations in accordance with the company’s safe systems of work. Sites are to be maintain until completion, ensuring all equipment is off hired and sales are captured throughout the life of the works., • Maintain own levels of skills and knowledge to do the job effectively, as well ensuring your managers and operatives are fully up to date. And Training records and ID Cards records are kept up to date. – 12 Month Period, • Ensure all clients set KPI’s and SLA’s are maintained or exceeded each month., • Manage all day-to-day HR queries ensuring all updates are added to the HR system, and all HR processes and procedures are followed. Sickness and behaviours are to be monitored throughout the year ensuring that when required individuals are managed fairly through the processes to allow sign off of the end of year Loyalty and attendance bonuses., • Ensuring all contract changes for new and existing operatives have been completed and set through to the correct departments., • Ensure all Timesheets are submitted within the timescales set by payroll. And these are checked and correct at the time of submission. Where necessary Telematics checks are carried out to verify timesheet submission., • Weekly audits are to be carried out on operatives and their start times, on site times as well as offsite times. Ensuring operatives are carrying out their full shifts. Any failings to be logged on cascade., • Ensuring all mangers and operatives are complying with the company rules in each of our depots and that your managers are monitoring and dealing with individuals who don’t comply., • Submit accurate records into the sales sheet for works completed each day, ensuring all information is correct, accurate and within budget. Ensuring we are looking to reduce costs were possiable to ensure we are reducing our weekly costs. This is to be tracked weekly and a log to be kept providing data at the end of the financial year should it be required. Where shifts have been lost, we must look at all options available to us to recoup these where possible., • All overtime including managers is to be tracked and ensuring they are within compliant hours and that the overtime was warranted., • Ensuring the correct levels of resources are kept and maintained for each of your departments, ensuring there is enough ASH cover and support and that managers under your control are manging resource levels., • Ensuring all managers and operatives driving company vehicles adhere to company policy, where necessary interventions to be carried out to coach or take disciplinary action against offenders that is relevant to the offence committed. Weekly checks of the Samsara safety inbox are to be carried out to ensure your managers are following up through coaching and interventions., • Ensuring compliance with relation to the European driving hours standards to ensure Logbooks/Tachograph cards have been signed/downloaded to ensure compliance., • Where an at fault accident, incident or damage takes place, managers are to ensure the recharge process has been followed where applicable and that this has been documented through Cascade., • To manage and assess the competencies of all Employees through the competency assessment programme., • As part of your role phone call outside of normal working hours are to be expected and to be responded to professionally and in a timely manner to ensure operational delivery is upheld. Experience, skills and qualifications required for the role: • Able to drive and have a full current, valid driving licence NVQ Management level 3 or equivalent in experience., • Ability to manage a budget., • Ability to lead and motivate people., • Computer Literate, • Must have commercial awareness and understand basic business finance e.g., Capital revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc., • Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, particularly to external parties such as the client, their customers, and local authorities., • Must have the skills and confidence to supervise and coordinate site requirements and tasks., • Ability to manage a budget., • Ability to lead and motivate people., • Computer Literate, • Must have commercial awareness and understand basic business finance e.g., Capital revenue expenditure, cash-flow, overheads, etc., • Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, particularly to external parties such as the client, their customers, and local authorities., • Must have the skills and confidence to supervise and coordinate site requirements and tasks., • Proven experience in leading a delivery team., • Proven experience in managing high output, plain line and/or S&C Constructions sites., • Experienced engineering supervisors., • Possess a clear focus on high quality and control of costs., • A desire to solve problems, resolve conflict, arbitrate, and negotiate and make sound judgements and decisions., • Skills, proven experience, and natural ability to coach, manage and lead people., • Reliable, tolerant and be able to get on with others., • Should be well presented and professional., • Safety Management training, • Understanding health and safety legislation., • In depth knowledge of street works regulations., • Hold recognised supervisory or leadership in management course or equivalent in experience., • IOSH managing safely. What you will get in return: In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity. What we offer: 24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Overtime paid at X1.5 after 50 hours Death in service Employee assistance programme Free car parking Company vehicle provided This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please

Building Biodiversity Better Step out of the ordinary and shape the future of ecology. At Ecology by Design , we're redefining what it means to be an ecological consultant - blending scientific rigour with creativity, innovation, and a genuine commitment to restoring nature. Here, your expertise isn't boxed in by bureaucracy or lost in endless process. It drives real-world change. If you're a Senior or Principal Ecologist ready to take ownership of your work, influence project outcomes, and lead with purpose, this is your moment. You'll join a passionate, forward-thinking team where autonomy, trust and technical excellence go hand in hand — and where your ideas shape landscapes, policy, and the next generation of ecological practice. This isn't just another consultancy role, it's a chance to be part of a movement that puts biodiversity, innovation, and people at the heart of everything we do. We are Ecology by Design. The Role at a Glance Ecologist (Senior / Principal Level) Location: Inviting candidates from c100 mile radius of Oxford / Chalgrove Salary: Negotiable, depending on expertise Plus Benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent - Part-time and flexible working considered Pedigree: CIEEM Registered Practice. Certified “Great Place to Work Clients include: English Heritage, Knight Frank, Savils, Oxfordshire County Council, Ridge Why Join Us? Since our launch in 2015, we've grown steadily and earned a reputation for technical excellence, pragmatic advice, and client-friendly service. As part of our team, you'll help deliver innovative, evidence-based ecological insights that support sustainable development and biodiversity protection. Our vision is to ensure biodiversity is protected and prioritised across developments. We work alongside our clients balancing the need for housing, infrastructure and secure energy provision while prioritising people and wildlife in the wider landscape. We aim to: • Drive positive change to how people live with, work in and value the environment • Achieve better outcomes for biodiversity • Have a constant drive for quality and client satisfaction Company Values: Every member of the team is valued and: • We go the extra mile to achieve better outcomes for biodiversity • We are flexible and innovative, but we don't compromise on quality • We implement evidence-based, best-practice survey methods and mitigation • Team members are challenged to grow and develop their talents/expertise This is more than just a job - it's a chance to contribute to meaningful environmental change while developing your career in a supportive, flexible, and dynamic workplace. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver and/or lead a range of ecological consultancy work - including habitat surveys (Phase 1 / NVC / UK Habitats), protected species surveys, EcIAs, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and mitigation design • Manage and deliver projects across the Home Counties, South, and Midlands, ensuring high-quality, client-focused outcomes • Undertake technical reviews of ecological reports and support consistent quality standards across the team • Support, mentor, and guide colleagues (depending on experience level) • Contribute to business development activities and help shape the growth of the consultancy About You: Essential: • A genuine passion for ecology and environmental conservation • Strong technical experience in habitat and/or protected species surveys • Survey licence for at least one protected species (e.g. bats, GCN, dormouse) or demonstrable specialist expertise in another ecological field • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required Desirable: • Experience in EcIA, BNG, BREEAM, or related ecological assessments • Experience of mentoring or line management (particularly for Principal-level candidates) • GIS experience (QGIS/ArcGIS - training available) • CIEEM membership (or eligibility) • Degree (or equivalent) in an ecology-related discipline • Advanced or multiple species licences (e.g. Bat Low Impact, Badger) • Experience or interest in client development and consultancy growth What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package • Hybrid working: a flexible mix of home and office base • Excellent training and development, including an unlimited external training budget and in-house learning • Paid professional memberships (e.g. CIEEM) • Apple computer and iPhone provided • Generous pension scheme • Unlimited annual leave and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance • A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas and expertise are valued • A chance to help shape a growing consultancy's culture and direction Company Culture: We maintain a healthy, team orientated, supportive culture. 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