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KS2 Teacher (Year 5 - open to ECTs!) * Contract: Maternity Cover * Start date: 4 May 2026 * End date: 17 December 2026 * Location: South Croydon A reputable, one-form-entry primary school in South Croydon, situated in a lovely sub-urban town on the border of Surrey, is seeking an experienced Year 5 Teacher to support them with a long-term, temporary contract. This is one of Tradewind's partnership schools seeking a KS2 Teacher (Year 5) on a full-time basis from 4 May 2026. This would be a maternity cover, whereby you would step in continuously until 17 July 2026, with the benefit of securing a role continuing from September, for the entirety of the Autumn Term full-time to December. At present, we have a Teacher completing this contract for us currently and is going on maternity herself! Feedback is consistently positive for this school, with this Teacher noting how great the senior leadership support is and behaviour is fantastic. The school has on-site parking or plenty of local on-street free parking. If you use public transport, they are a short bus or walk from Purely train station. The Headteacher is one of the most understanding I have worked with - despite doing a full teaching contract, she does not expect you to stay once the children have all left site and she gives 1 full day fortnightly off-timetable to dedicate to planning (paid as normal). This is a classroom teaching role for a Teacher who prefers to teach KS2, offered on your pay scale in line with experience via PAYE. Key Responsibilities: * Take full teaching responsibility for a Key Stage 2 class (Year 5) * Maintain a positive learning environment and ensure pupils' health, safety and wellbeing * Prepare pupils for end-of-KS2 expectations * Assess, record and report on pupils' progress, development, attainment, and personal and social needs Why Work with Tradewind: * Competitive pay rates and access to top education talent * Extensive training and professional development opportunities - 25 fully certified CPD courses * Referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to £100 * Comprehensive interview preparation and ongoing support, including lesson planning assistance * Online portal to manage timesheets and availability * Free social and networking events Requirements: * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent * Enhanced DBS Disclosure, overseas police clearance (if applicable), and professional references * CV covering the last 10 years of employment, with explanations for any gaps * Legal right to work in the UK Please submit your updated CV for consideration ASAP! Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, committed to safeguarding, professional development, and exceptional service. We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their ideal roles across primary, secondary, and SEN schools nationwide. #INDLP

About the role We’re looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Communications Business Partner – PR and Media Strategy to join our Communications team at a pivotal moment. This is a senior, high‑profile role in our Communications Team and at the heart of the council’s strategic direction, helping us communicate clearly, confidently and transparently with our residents, partners and colleagues. As one of our senior communication leaders, you will design and deliver integrated communications that support our Strategic Framework and CARE values: Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful and Excellent. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and elected members, provide expert guidance on complex and sensitive matters, and help shape the organisation’s narrative through high‑quality, insight‑led communication. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced media environment, who enjoys balancing proactive and reactive storytelling in response to media issues. They will be passionate about shaping the organisation’s public voice while protecting its reputation. They will be ready to lead on the communication challenges and opportunities that come with major organisational change, including Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a rare opportunity to: • Influence the strategic direction of a large, high‑profile council., • Lead communications that genuinely improve outcomes for residents., • Shape a modern, digital‑first approach to engagement and public service. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Matthew Hall, Head of Communications What will you be doing? As our Communications Business Partner for PR & Media Strategy, you will: • Lead our media approach and our media team, balancing proactive storytelling with robust, rapid response to emerging issues., • Deliver forward planning as well overseeing and handling real time media handling., • Oversee reputation management, providing strategic advice during crises and contributing to our 24/7 out‑of‑hours rota., • Develop and deliver cross‑council communication, media and digital strategies aligned to corporate outcomes., • Act as a strategic advisor to senior officers and elected members, ensuring communications support effective decision‑making and democratic transparency., • Horizon scanning to protect the council’s interests and strengthen relationships with partners and government., • Support local democracy by communicating committee policy decisions., • Mentor and develop colleagues to create a high‑performing, innovative communications function., • Extensive experience delivering strategic communications in a complex organisational environment., • A proven track record in media handling, crisis response and reputation management., • Expertise in strategic planning across digital, media, campaigns and internal communications., • Strong political awareness and an ability to advise senior stakeholders with credibility., • Excellent writing, editing and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiences., • Experience of leading high‑performing teams and encouraging innovation and continuous improvement., • Strong financial and project management skills., • A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family, • Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme, • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances, • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings, • Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth, • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day, • Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network, • Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Year 5 Teacher (Open to ECTs!) Contract: Maternity Cover Start date: 4th May 2026 End date: 17th December 2026 Location: South Croydon A reputable, one-form-entry primary school in South Croydon, situated in a lovely sub-urban town on the border of Surrey, is seeking an experienced Year 5 Teacher to support them with a long-term, temporary contract. This is one of Tradewind's partnership schools seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher on a full-time basis from 4th May 2026. This would be a maternity cover, whereby you would step in continuously until 17th July 2026, with the benefit of securing a role continuing from September, for the entirety of the Autumn Term full-time to December. At present, we have a Teacher completing this contract for us currently and is going on maternity herself! Feedback is consistently positive for this school, with this Teacher noting how great the senior leadership support is and behaviour is fantastic. The school has on-site parking or plenty of local on-street free parking. If you use public transport, they are a short bus or walk from Purely train station. The Headteacher is one of the most understanding I have worked with - despite doing a full teaching contract, she does not expect you to stay once the children have all left site and she gives 1 full day fortnightly off-timetable to dedicate to planning (paid as normal). This is a classroom teaching role in KS2 offered on your pay sca...

Planning Application Manager Shrewsbury Permanent £30,000 - £35,000 Depending on experience Monday-Friday We are a well-established and growing planning consultancy based in Shrewsbury, working across Shropshire, the West Midlands and beyond. We provide professional planning advice to developers, landowners, housing associations and private clients, supporting a wide range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Planning Application Manager to join our team and support the delivery of planning applications from initial enquiry through to submission and determination. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment, working closely with an experienced Planning Director while gaining responsibility for managing multiple projects and acting as a key contact for clients, planning authorities and technical consultants. The Role Support and manage planning applications across a variety of development projects, working closely with clients, consultants and local authorities to ensure applications are prepared and submitted efficiently. Be involved throughout the full planning process from early client discussions and site reviews through to preparing documentation, coordinating technical reports and submitting applications. Play an important role in ensuring projects progress smoothly within planning timeframes, typically managing applications through the process within approximately 12 weeks. Key Responsibilities Managing and coordinating planning applications including full, outline, reserved matters, discharge of conditions and change of use Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders Supporting clients with planning advice and application strategy Coordinating technical consultants including ecology, transport and drainage specialists Reviewing development proposals and undertaking site appraisals where required Monitoring project timelines and ensuring planning submissions meet deadlines Maintaining strong communication with clients throughout the planning process About You We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in planning and development and is keen to take on increasing responsibility within a consultancy environment. You will ideally have: Previous experience within planning consultancy or a local authority planning team Experience supporting or managing planning applications A good understanding of the UK planning system and development management process A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Architecture, Environmental Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) Strong written skills with the ability to prepare planning documentation and reports Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects A proactive, client-focused approach MRTPI status or working towards this would be beneficial but is not essential A full UK driving licence What We Offer Salary of £30,000 £35,000 depending on experience Support towards professional development and RTPI accreditation Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Planning Director Exposure to a wide range of development projects Clear opportunities for career progression A friendly and collaborative consultancy environment The application process: Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity. We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details wont be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment. About Us Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.Whether youre seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract youll find us easy to deal with.Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales.Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you. Reference: DE26892 TPBN1_UKTJ

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