ACS International Schools are recruiting a Grounds Operative to work at ACS International School Egham. The Grounds Operative will work as a part of a team to ensure that the school grounds and gardens are maintained to a high standard. Situated on 20 acres of glorious English countryside adjoining the Royal Savill Garden, and only 25 miles from central London, ACS Egham is an IB World School of more than 500 students (ages 4 to 18), and 160 expert faculty and staff from over 50 countries. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Undertaking routine grounds maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscapes as detailed in work schedules, job tickets or as directed by manager. Undertaking all preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces. Setting up sports pitches or amenity surfaces. Maintaining the surrounding areas and carry out general duties. Undertaking minor repair and landscaping work. Ensure irrigation and drainage systems are maintained. The safe operation of equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance such as hedge cutters, strimmer’s and ride-on mowers. Inform the manager or where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment. Executing duties in the correct manner and completing the assigned workload. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, and end users. Ensuring the work area is kept clean, tidy, and secure at all times. Assisting in the upkeep of hedgerows and specimen trees. Attending meetings, seminars and courses as required by the Head Groundsman. To participate with other team members and the Grounds Manager to provide ideas and plans for future visual enhancements. To undertake all appropriate Risk Assessments associated with their tasks. To be responsible for ensuring that all tasks are undertaken in a safe manner and comply with the ACS Health and Safety guidelines. To ensure all work is carried out in a cost effective and competent manner to the required standard. To effectively communication with all internal and external customers to ensure that tasks cause minimal disruption to the normal activities of the school. To carry out visual inspection only of power machinery and portable equipment prior to use. Faults should be reported immediately to the Grounds Supervisor. To ensure that adequate provision of warning notices is provided when carrying out cutting/spraying operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Trade qualified person trained to City & Guilds levels or equivalent. Basic knowledge of various ground maintenance procedures required. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work autonomously. Good customer service skills in dealing with a wide range of individuals at varying levels. Be a good communicator. This is a full time, permanent, all year round role working Monday to Friday from 7am- 3pm. ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity, and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.
Working closely and as part of the health care assistant team you will ensure that residents receive the highest standards of care and support through effective allocation of staff. You will direct, mentor and supervise the team to ensure quality standards are maintained and that care is delivered in a timely way in line with resident’s individual needs and wishes.
We're currently looking for a motivated and friendly Gym Instructor & Front of House Team Member to join our team. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging and effective fitness classes while on shift Assist members with general queries, offering support and expert advice Promote the gym’s services, classes, and membership options to prospective and existing members Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and shakes Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the gym floor and front-of-house area Create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all members Requirements: Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (Essential) Enthusiastic, approachable, and professional demeanour Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment Passion for health, fitness, and helping others succeed What We Offer in Return: Competitive hourly rate Access to state-of-the-art gym facilities One hour of gym training time included during your shift Free tea and coffee while on shift Discounts on food, drinks, and supplements Supportive and dynamic team culture Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training Rent reduction available for Level 3 Personal Trainers
Reports to: Manager / Supervisor Location: Mazzy Bees Soft Play & Cafe Job Type: Part / full time Job Purpose: To provide friendly, efficient customer service in the café and help ensure the soft play area is clean, safe, and enjoyable for children and families. Key Responsibilities: In the Café: Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks (coffee, tea, smoothies, etc.) Handle food orders, serve snacks and meals Keep the café area clean and well-stocked Use the till and handle cash/card payments Maintain high hygiene and food safety standards In the Soft Play Area: Greet and assist families and answer questions Clean and sanitize play equipment regularly Set up and tidy party areas as needed Report any safety issues or concerns to the manager Skills & Qualities: Friendly and approachable Good with children and families Able to multitask and stay calm under pressure Basic food hygiene knowledge (training can be provided) Team player with good communication skills
We are a leading dental and implant centre located in Feltham, 200 Hampton Road West, TW13 6BG, offering both private and NHS services. Our highly skilled team specializes in cosmetic dentistry, general dental care, implants, and oral hygiene. Our professional, social and collaborative team is dedicated to delivering the best possible outcome for our patients. We're looking for a dental nurse who has ideally 1 year hands on nursing experience, either as a qualified nurse or a trainee, to join our team and help us on our mission to help our patients maintain a beautiful, healthy smile through personalized, high-quality care. We are looking for a candidate who can do part-time (3-4 days) or full-time (5 days) and has flexibility in the days they will be doing. Our surgery is in the process of an exciting rebrand and a full surgery revamp in the coming months, so it's the perfect time to join the team and be part of the exciting changes coming up. Our work environment includes: On-the-job training Safe work environment Lively atmosphere Regular social events Growth opportunities and courses offered The ideal candidate will be organised, compassionate, and dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. Our team also highly values open communication, honesty and a supportive environment to make work an enjoyable place for everybody! if applying as a trainee dental nurse, you MUST be registered and taking part on a dental nursing course Job Description: - Assisting the dentist during dental procedures - Providing chairside support to patients - Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the surgery - Sterilising instruments and equipment - Processing X-rays and maintaining patient records - Offering support and reassurance to patients - Carrying out reception duties when required Skills: The successful candidate should possess the following skills: - Strong organisational skills to manage patient appointments and records efficiently - Excellent patient care abilities to ensure patient comfort and well-being - Nursing skills to assist the dentist during procedures - Basic IT skills for maintaining digital records - Effective communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues - Proficient in English for clear patient instructions and record keeping Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Dental Nursing: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person