Phase leader jobs in DunstableCreate job alerts

Salary: L15-L21, £73,105-£83,960 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits Start date: September 2026 (or earlier if available) We are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Charles Warren into its next phase of development, a school with strong foundations, a committed community, and exciting potential to go further. This is a rare opportunity to lead a one-form entry primary school with a clear identity, impressive provision, and the capacity to make a profound difference for children and families. The role would suit either a first-time Principal ready for their next step or an experienced Principal looking to lead a school with ambition, space to innovate, and strong trust support. About Lift Charles Warren Lift Charles Warren serves a richly diverse community with a high level of disadvantage and inclusion needs. The school has a specialist autism resource base, a highly skilled SEND team, and strong partnerships with the local authority to ensure early and effective intervention. A unique learning environment Lift Charles Warren benefits from exceptional facilities and outdoor space, including: • Extensive grounds with Forest School provision, • A community allotment and wellbeing garden, • Well-equipped libraries and an ambitious art curriculum, • A kitchen area supporting life skills learning, • A podcast studio As Principal, you will: • Lead with clarity, warmth and moral purpose, • Drive precision and targeted teaching and learning, particularly at KS2, • Coach and develop staff to secure consistently strong classroom practice, • Close attainment gaps while maintaining high expectations for all pupils, • Build on excellent personal development and early years provision, • Champion inclusion, wellbeing and mental health through a graduated SEN approach We are looking for a leader who: • Is ready to lead from the front and inspire others, • Has a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, • Is committed to equity and inclusion, • Values coaching, collaboration and continuous improvement Lift Schools is a network of 58 schools across the country. We are diverse, inclusive and united by a single mission: to deliver an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. What we offer you As a Lift Principal, you'll receive sector-leading professional development and wellbeing support, including: • An individual development account of up to £100,000 over five years, • Unlimited one-to-one executive coaching, • Evidence-informed professional learning opportunities, • A year-long induction programme, • Study tours and immersive CPD experiences, • Professional sabbatical eligibility after five years We want leaders who are: • Self-aware - thriving in high challenge, high support environments., • Network-minded - committed to improving outcomes across all schools. For an informal, confidential conversation, please contact us. Closing date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 (Lift Charles Warren) and Wednesday 22 April 2026 (Ed City, London) Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:School Principal, Location:Leighton Buzzard, ENG-LU7 4TS

Salary: L15-L21, £73,105-£83,960 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits Start date: September 2026 (or earlier if available) We are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Charles Warren into its next phase of development, a school with strong foundations, a committed community, and exciting potential to go further. This is a rare opportunity to lead a one-form entry primary school with a clear identity, impressive provision, and the capacity to make a profound difference for children and families. The role would suit either a first-time Principal ready for their next step or an experienced Principal looking to lead a school with ambition, space to innovate, and strong trust support. About Lift Charles Warren Lift Charles Warren serves a richly diverse community with a high level of disadvantage and inclusion needs. The school has a specialist autism resource base, a highly skilled SEND team, and strong partnerships with the local authority to ensure early and effective intervention. A unique learning environment Lift Charles Warren benefits from exceptional facilities and outdoor space, including: Extensive grounds with Forest School provision A community allotment and wellbeing garden Well-equipped libraries and an ambitious art curriculum A kitchen area supporting life skills learning A podcast studio Strong links with Milton Keynes Dons The school is well resourced, outward-facing, and deeply connected to its community. Parent engagement is strong, with coffee mornings and expert-led sessions supporting families, and a shared commitment to working together for children. As Principal, you will: Lead with clarity, warmth and moral purpose Drive precision and targeted teaching and learning, particularly at KS2 Coach and develop staff to secure consistently strong classroom practice Close attainment gaps while maintaining high expectations for all pupils Build on excellent personal development and early years provision Champion inclusion, wellbeing and mental health through a graduated SEN approach Work collaboratively across Lift Schools, never in isolation You will be supported by a strong central and regional team and benefit from being part of a trust that believes deeply in developing leaders and improving schools together. We are looking for a leader who: Is ready to lead from the front and inspire others Has a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning Is committed to equity and inclusion Values coaching, collaboration and continuous improvement Sees the potential in every child and every colleague Who we are Lift Schools is a network of 58 schools across the country. We are diverse, inclusive and united by a single mission: to deliver an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. What we offer you As a Lift Principal, you'll receive sector-leading professional development and wellbeing support, including: An individual development account of up to £100,000 over five years Unlimited one-to-one executive coaching Evidence-informed professional learning opportunities A year-long induction programme Study tours and immersive CPD experiences Professional sabbatical eligibility after five years Relocation package available Who we're looking for We want leaders who are: Self-aware - thriving in high challenge, high support environments. Network-minded - committed to improving outcomes across all schools. Intellectually curious - eager to use evidence-informed approaches to drive success. Lift Charles Warren is a school with heart, ambition and opportunity. If you are excited by the chance to lead a community-focused school with space to innovate and the backing of a strong trust, we would love to hear from you. For an informal, confidential conversation , please contact us. Closing date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 (Lift Charles Warren) and Wednesday 22 April 2026 (Ed City, London) Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. PandoLogic. Keywords: School Principal, Location: Leighton Buzzard, ENG - LU7 4TS

Salary: L15-L21, £73,105-£83,960 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits Start date: September 2026 (or earlier if available) We are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Charles Warren into its next phase of development, a school with strong foundations, a committed community, and exciting potential to go further. This is a rare opportunity to lead a one-form entry primary school with a clear identity, impressive provision, and the capacity to make a profound difference for children and families. The role would suit either a first-time Principal ready for their next step or an experienced Principal looking to lead a school with ambition, space to innovate, and strong trust support. About Lift Charles Warren Lift Charles Warren serves a richly diverse community with a high level of disadvantage and inclusion needs. The school has a specialist autism resource base, a highly skilled SEND team, and strong partnerships with the local authority to ensure early and effective intervention. A unique learning environment Lift Charles Warren benefits from exceptional facilities and outdoor space, including: Extensive grounds with Forest School provision A community allotment and wellbeing garden Well-equipped libraries and an ambitious art curriculum A kitchen area supporting life skills learning A podcast studio Strong links with Milton Keynes Dons The school is well resourced, outward-facing, and deeply connected to its community. Parent engagement is strong, with coffee mornings and expert-led sessions supporting families, and a shared commitment to working together for children. As Principal, you will: Lead with clarity, warmth and moral purpose Drive precision and targeted teaching and learning, particularly at KS2 Coach and develop staff to secure consistently strong classroom practice Close attainment gaps while maintaining high expectations for all pupils Build on excellent personal development and early years provision Champion inclusion, wellbeing and mental health through a graduated SEN approach Work collaboratively across Lift Schools, never in isolation You will be supported by a strong central and regional team and benefit from being part of a trust that believes deeply in developing leaders and improving schools together. We are looking for a leader who: Is ready to lead from the front and inspire others Has a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning Is committed to equity and inclusion Values coaching, collaboration and continuous improvement Sees the potential in every child and every colleague Who we are Lift Schools is a network of 58 schools across the country. We are diverse, inclusive and united by a single mission: to deliver an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. What we offer you As a Lift Principal, you'll receive sector-leading professional development and wellbeing support, including: An individual development account of up to £100,000 over five years Unlimited one-to-one executive coaching Evidence-informed professional learning opportunities A year-long induction programme Study tours and immersive CPD experiences Professional sabbatical eligibility after five years Relocation package available Who we're looking for We want leaders who are: Self-aware - thriving in high challenge, high support environments. Network-minded - committed to improving outcomes across all schools. Intellectually curious - eager to use evidence-informed approaches to drive success. Lift Charles Warren is a school with heart, ambition and opportunity. If you are excited by the chance to lead a community-focused school with space to innovate and the backing of a strong trust, we would love to hear from you. For an informal, confidential conversation , please contact us. Closing date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 (Lift Charles Warren) and Wednesday 22 April 2026 (Ed City, London) Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. PandoLogic. Keywords: School Principal, Location: Leighton Buzzard, ENG - LU7 4TS

Salary: L15-L21, £73,105-£83,960 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. Start date: September 2026 (or earlier if available) We are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Charles Warren into its next phase of development, a school with strong foundations, a committed community, and exciting potential to go further. This is a rare opportunity to lead a one-form entry primary school with a clear identity, impressive provision, and the capacity to make a profound difference for children and families. The role would suit either a first-time Principal ready for their next step or an experienced Principal looking to lead a school with ambition, space to innovate, and strong trust support. About Lift Charles Warren Lift Charles Warren serves a richly diverse community with a high level of disadvantage and inclusion needs. The school has a specialist autism resource base, a highly skilled SEND team, and strong partnerships with the local authority to ensure early and effective intervention. A unique learning environment Lift Charles Warren benefits from exceptional facilities and outdoor space, including: Extensive grounds with Forest School provision A community allotment and wellbeing garden Well-equipped libraries and an ambitious art curriculum A kitchen area supporting life skills learning A podcast studio Strong links with Milton Keynes Dons The school is well resourced, outward-facing, and deeply connected to its community. Parent engagement is strong, with coffee mornings and expert-led sessions supporting families, and a shared commitment to working together for children. As Principal, you will: Lead with clarity, warmth and moral purpose Drive precision and targeted teaching and learning, particularly at KS2 Coach and develop staff to secure consistently strong classroom practice Close attainment gaps while maintaining high expectations for all pupils Build on excellent personal development and early years provision Champion inclusion, wellbeing and mental health through a graduated SEN approach Work collaboratively across Lift Schools, never in isolation You will be supported by a strong central and regional team and benefit from being part of a trust that believes deeply in developing leaders and improving schools together. We are looking for a leader who: Is ready to lead from the front and inspire others Has a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning Is committed to equity and inclusion Values coaching, collaboration and continuous improvement Sees the potential in every child and every colleague Who we are Lift Schools is a network of 58 schools across the country. We are diverse, inclusive and united by a single mission: to deliver an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. What we offer you As a Lift Principal, you'll receive sector-leading professional development and wellbeing support, including: An individual development account of up to £100,000 over five years Unlimited one-to-one executive coaching Evidence-informed professional learning opportunities A year-long induction programme Study tours and immersive CPD experiences Professional sabbatical eligibility after five years Relocation package available Who we're looking for We want leaders who are: Self-aware - thriving in high challenge, high support environments. Network-minded - committed to improving outcomes across all schools. Intellectually curious - eager to use evidence-informed approaches to drive success. Lift Charles Warren is a school with heart, ambition and opportunity. If you are excited by the chance to lead a community-focused school with space to innovate and the backing of a strong trust, we would love to hear from you. For an informal, confidential conversation , please contact us. Closing date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 (Lift Charles Warren) and Wednesday 22 April 2026 (Ed City, London) Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. xohmjla

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. Were looking for a Principal Materials Engineer with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to join our materials and test team to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. The role will be based in the Materials, Coatings and Test (MCT) team within the wider Engineering and Technology department and report to the Functional Team Leader. The role as a Principal Materials Engineer will support the business and engineering team, with non polymer materials science and processing knowledge and guidance. The role will provide a deep understanding of the interactions between processing parameters and material properties of composites, Acrylics, Polycarbonates and adhesives, being able to guide and make decisions on new technology test plans and current production deviations. There will be occasional travel, national and international, required to support customer visits and other GKN sites. You will also support the work of the business to establish safe working practices and necessary level of documentation. You will be involved with projects from the planning / assembly / instrumentation / commissioning phase though to successfully performing and reporting the test. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, with strong communication skills being confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. Job Responsibilities Development of manufacturing processes in relation to polymer, composite and adhesive materials Qualification of materials and processes to assure they comply with the requirements Assessment of deviations from the specified materials and processes requirements to assure continued airworthiness Support operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly. Promote GKNs technical capability globally to the broader technical eco-system, including customers, suppliers and steering groups. Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements. Coordination/project lead for REACh activities: identification of arising issues regarding the REACh legislation, providing support and advice locally and to other GKN sites concerning the impact of REACh. Preparing and defining tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes. Troubleshooting and production support on Materials Issues (e.g. Composites, polymers, bonding, surface treatments). Maintaining contacts with suppliers regarding alternative/new products. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'great place to work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Composite or Polymer Materials Science based Degree (or related) Experience in Polymer and Composite material science and processing; familiarity with REACh environmental legislation Significant relevant experience within an industrial engineering discipline, preferably within an Aerospace/Automotive/Marine/Energy sectors Experience with quality systems, specifications, standards, etc. with the ability to oversee the broader field Excellent reporting and project management skills Good English language, both verbally and in writing, Desirable: Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes. An awareness of aerospace certification requirements. A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD within Aerospace/Automotive/Marine/Energy sectors The successful candidate should have a broad interest in non-metallic material technologies & testing and characterisation techniques. You should want to mentor people in a technical environment. Youll be able to adapt to changing priorities to meet business priorities handling multiple enquires at once. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including operations and other business functions. The successful candidate should be adaptable in their approach to work, and be able to adapt to potentially dynamic priorities. As aPrincipal Materials Engineer, the candidate will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen their own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Note:Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? JTRA1_UKTJ

Salary: £65,497.54 per annum Full time; 42.5 hours per week (with some evening/weekend flexibility around the RBO tech and production schedule) Based in: Covent Garden, London Prior to commencing your application , ___ The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: ___ and ___. The Royal Opera House describes the place we work, not who we are. The whole is always more than the sum of its parts – we may be a House, but three quarters of our audiences experience what we do outside this building. While our Covent Garden theatre is the nerve centre, the impact and influence of the organisation can be felt in every corner of the country, and around the world. Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading part in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering technical excellence for every performance, rehearsal, and event. We are now seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Lighting, with a bias towards the operational management of resources, staff and finances. While all senior managers are expected to have both artistic and operational oversight, the person in this role will be primarily responsible for ongoing development of existing resources, research and budget analysis of new technologies, staff recruitment and development, and robust safety and financial leadership. Working with the newly appointed Head of Lighting and alongside a 2nd Deputy, this role will offer robust leadership across all departments within Lighting. With a large permanent and casual workforce and an extremely busy repertoire, the postholder will join the department at an exciting time, as we enter Phase 2 of our Production Lighting Rig Upgrade. We are looking for a senior leader with the vision and motivation to help drive the department forward in both artistic and operational excellence and who will act as an ambassador for the Lighting Department, across the RBO as well as externally. What you’ll bring: Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record at management level with a major producing venue or organisation and be able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities. You will also be able to evidence: • An excellent track record in theatre lighting management for major professional productions or companies., • Experience of relighting shows (an advantage)., • Excellent technical skills with a thorough understanding of current lighting equipment and systems., • Strong team leadership skills, able to foster a culture of continuous improvement and a strong team ethic, • The ability to project manage, provide budget oversight and scrutiny and develop resourcing plans., • Well-developed relationship building skills, with an ability to engage with both technical and creative stakeholders. The Royal Ballet and Opera is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and our aim is to inspire imagination, ignite emotion and make the extraordinary for everyone. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion underpin all that we do. We want our people to be representative of the diversity in the UK. We understand the creativity and innovation that diversity can bring and strive to create an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and skills to join our teams. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means that we are actively working to ensure that candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will endeavour to offer an interview to candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role, though sometimes due to the volume of qualified candidates with declarations this is not possible. The RBO is also committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people, and adults and we implement robust safer recruitment practices. Due to our safeguarding promise, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check before commencing employment with us, which will be indicated in the advertising. For more information about working with the Royal Ballet and Opera, ___ For a list of potential reasonable adjustments, ___ If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on If you are applying as an internal candidate, ___ Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Sunday 12th April 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 27th April 2026. To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances. Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.

As EYFS Phase Leader, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Nursery and Reception. The school is looking for an EYFS Phase Leader who can uphold high standards while creating a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and ready to l

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. Were looking for a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to join our materials and test team to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. The role will be based in the Materials, Coatings and Test (MCT) team within the wider Engineering and Technology department and report to the Functional Team Leader. The role as a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes will support the business and engineering team, with non polymer materials science and processing knowledge and guidance. The role will provide a deep understanding of the interactions between processing parameters and material properties of Acrylics, Polycarbonates and adhesives, being able to guide new technology test plans and current production deviations. There will be occasional travel, national and international, required to support customer visits and other GKN sites. You will also support the work of the business to establish safe working practices and necessary level of documentation. You will be involved with projects from the planning / assembly / instrumentation / commissioning phase though to successfully performing and reporting the test. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, with strong communication skills being confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. Job Responsibilities Development of manufacturing processes in relation to polymer, composite and adhesive materials Qualification of materials and processes to assure they comply with the requirements Assessment of deviations from the specified materials and processes requirements to assure continued airworthiness Support robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials, Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements. Coordination for material obsolescence and REACh activities: identification of arising issues regarding the REACh legislation, providing support and advice locally and to other GKN sites concerning the impact of REACh. Lead small project material obsolescence replacement activities including material investigation, reporting, customer engagement and implementing in to production Preparing and guiding tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes. Troubleshooting and production support on Materials Issues (e.g. Composites, polymers, bonding, surface treatments). Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'great place to work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Composite or Polymer Materials Science or Manufacturing Engineering Degree Experience in Polymer and Composite material science and processing Experience within an industrial engineering discipline, preferably within Aerospace/Automotive/Marine/Energy sectors Experience with quality systems, specifications, standards, etc., with the ability to oversee the broader field Good English language, both verbally and in writing, Desirable: Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes. An awareness of aerospace certification requirements. A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD within aerospace/automotive/marine/energy sectors Familiarity with REACh environmental legislation The successful candidate should have a broad interest in non-metallic material technologies & testing and characterisation techniques. Youll be able to adapt to changing priorities to meet business priorities handling multiple enquires at once. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including operations and other business functions. AsSenior Engineer - Materials and Processes, you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? JBRP1_UKTJ