Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the Northeast the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Main Purpose: The Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher to create a culture of constant improvement through inspirational leadership, being committed to the highest achievement for all areas of the school, to provide an outstanding education for all pupils. With excellent leadership skills and adopting a hands-on approach, the Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher in managing the day-to-day operations of the school and have a strong track record of working within specialist schools, improving teaching and learning and curriculum development. The duties outlined, in line with Headteacher and Teacher standards, are in addition to the ones stated in the last School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document that you will automatically be required to meet. The Deputy Headteacher may also be required to undertake professional duties delegated by the Headteacher. Key Responsibilities To ensure a high-quality service is provided to meet the educational and support needs of our students. To support the Headteacher to: · Provide professional leadership to secure sustained improvements in school’s performance in partnership with staff, pupils, parents, governors, the local authority and the community · Provide an environment for teaching and learning that empowers pupils and staff to achieve their fullest potential · Undertake any professional duty of the Headteacher which may be delegated in accordance with the pay and conditions document · Deputise for the Headteacher and undertake, in their absence, all professional duties Leadership and Managing Staff The Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher to work with the Interim Executive Board (IEB) to develop the strategic view of the school and analyse and plan for its future needs and future developments. The Post holder will: · Deputise and undertake overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher and on any other occasions which are deemed necessary · Create and develop an ethos and culture in which all staff recognize that they contribute to and are accountable for the success of the school, including improving the quality of education provided, and standards achieved and ensuring that constructive working relationships are formed and maintained · Share with the Leadership Team the responsibility for supporting and promoting the wellbeing of all staff · Plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by individuals, groups, and teams, ensuring that there is clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities · Manage and monitor the use of staff and resources effectively and efficiently, taking the lead on arranging and managing staff cover and working with relevant agencies · Assist the Headteacher in monitoring and supporting the work of the staff team to identify individual and whole school staff training needs and requirements · Ensure the sharing of expertise as well as the implementation of statutory and local frameworks for staff appraisal and performance management · Motivate and enable teachers, including senior and middle leaders and support staff, to develop expertise in their respective roles through high quality continuing professional development · Work with the Headteacher to ensure strong succession planning, including a commitment to growing future leaders · Sustain motivation of self and other staff · Ensure that professional duties are fulfilled, as specified in the most recent Conditions of Service for School Teachers, in line with the Teachers’ Standards (2011) Strategic Direction · Work closely with the Headteacher in developing the school’s strategic vision and ensure the school’s vision is communicated and clarified to all stakeholders · Contribute to the school Development Pan and Self-Evaluation Form to ensure that the aims, values, and objectives of the school are met · Ability to support and challenge staff effectively · Work with staff, parents and governors to ensure effective, sustainable school improvement and efficient management of school resources · Hold and articulate clear values and moral purpose focused on providing high quality education for all pupils · Contribute to planning for the school’s future needs and further develop and monitor the plans already in place · Provide information, objective advice and support to the Headteacher to secure effective teaching and learning, ensuring improved standards of achievement, efficiency and value for money are met · Work closely with the Headteacher and governors in strategic planning, budget preparation and monitoring and effective budget management · Monitor, evaluate and review the impact of school policies, priorities and targets, taking or advising action where necessary · Ensure that parents/carers re well-informed about the curriculum, their child’s attainment and progress and about the contributions they can make to support their child’s progress · Meet with the Headteacher and the leadership team regularly to discuss matters of policy, organization and development Teaching and Learning · Take a whole school responsibility for developing and promoting teaching for pupils with specific SEND, in particular SEMH and ASC · Coach teachers across the school to improve their practice · Promote, develop and ensure high-quality delivery of a curriculum appropriate to the needs of the school’s pupils · Determine, organise and implement assessment monitoring and evaluation to identify and act on areas for improvement · Work with the Headteacher to analyse the school’s assessment data to make whole school improvements to teaching and learning and ensure consistent practice across the school and identify areas of CPD · Work with the Headteacher to create and maintain environments which promote and secure good teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour for learning throughout the school · Undertake teaching duties to cover teachers where necessary and modelling effective teaching, good classroom organization and display and high standards of achievement Community · Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead and keep up to date with relevant legislation and guidance and monitor and advise the Headteacher on issues relating to pupil safeguarding and wellbeing following the child protection procedures adopted by the school · Lead and take responsibility for Safeguarding and child protection procedures, training and referral processes, working I close partnerships with parents, multi-agencies and staff to ensure the safety of all pupils is paramount · Liaise with other schools to create, promote, evaluate and develop positive relationships between schools · To be attuned to national developments, best practices and innovation in the field of SEN · Develop links and partnerships with other local special and mainstream schools to enhance and share good practice and foster school-to-school support networks · Work with the Leadership Team to develop a school culture which continues to promote equality and diversity and reflects its wider community · Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team and other health professionals to maximise their input and impact on pupils and keep them safe · Collaborate with other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional, and cultural well-being of pupils and their families · Work in partnership with the governing body and attend meetings to represent the school as directed by the Headteacher Other Duties · The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description · The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post · In consultation with the post holder, the Headteacher and governing body retain the right to implement changes to this job description to reflect changes in the demands of the post
We are a dynamic and customer focused car sales business based in Belfast, known for our wide selection of quality vehicles and commitment to excellent service. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Assistant to join our team. The Role: As a Sales Assistant, you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers, helping them find the perfect vehicle and ensuring a smooth, enjoyable buying experience. Whether it’s answering queries, arranging test drives, or closing sales, you’ll play a key role in driving our success. Key Responsibilities: Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner. Understand customer needs and recommend suitable vehicles. Arrange test drives and explain vehicle features Maintain up to date knowledge of stock and promotions. Handle paperwork and assist with finance and insurance options. Follow up with potential leads and maintain customer relationships. What We’re Looking For: Previous experience in sales or customer service (preferably in the motor trade, but not essential) A passion for cars and excellent communication skills. Confident, motivated, and target-driven attitude Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Full UK driving licence. What We Offer: A supportive and friendly work environment Attractive salary with performance-based commission. Opportunities for training and career progression Staff discounts and other perks. How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re a great fit for the role. We’re looking to fill this position quickly, so early applications are encouraged.
🏠 Lettings Negotiator & Property Manager – London (Full-Time / Freelance / Hybrid) 💰 High-Earning Potential – Join a Fast Growing Property Agency! Are you a natural closer with experience in lettings and property management? Do you know London inside out and love being out and about meeting people? We want you to help us rent out our large portfolio of high demand rooms across the city. We’re a dynamic and fast growing London based property company, and we’re looking for a Lettings Negotiator who can travel across London, close deals quickly, and also support with property management tasks to ensure a smooth tenant experience. 💼 Your Role: Attend pre-booked in-person and virtual viewings (leads are provided – no cold calls or marketing needed). Convert leads into successful lets and hit monthly targets. Manage tenant communications and viewings. Carry out check-ins, check-outs, and basic inspections if needed. 💼 What We Offer: Flexible working: use of our London office + remote working options Fixed monthly base salary or commission-based options available. Bonuses for successfully let rooms and positive tenant feedback. A fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative environment. Opportunities to grow with the business and take on more responsibility. 🔥 What You Bring: Sales-driven mindset with strong closing skills. Great experience in lettings with a little experience in property management (min 1 year preferred but not essential). Ability to travel across London (zones 1–4) for viewings and property visits. Great communication and problem-solving skills Familiarity with ASTs, tenancy regulations, and customer service best practices. Tech-savvy (Google Drive, WhatsApp, CRM tools) 📍 Location: London (Hybrid: field work + office + remote flexibility). 🚗 Travel: Must be able to travel for viewings and inspections ⏱️ Hours: Full-time or Freelance – Flexible schedule. 💷 Salary: Base pay + performance bonuses / commission structure. 🏢 Office available in Central London if you prefer working on-site. 📅 Start Date: ASAP Why Work With Us? Because provide a consistent flow of qualified leads. You focus on closing deals and we handle marketing/admin. Career progression opportunities in a growing business. Friendly, supportive team and room to grow with us. Ready to join a property team that values action, speed, and results? Apply now with your CV and a short note about your experience. Interviews this week – Immediate start available.
About Rival: Backed by top VCs and angels, Rival is building a unique 3D content-sharing platform and a first-of-its-kind foundational AI model that converts any 2D video into an immersive 3D experience. Currently a team of 13, Rival has brought together talents from Google, Meta, Amazon, BCG, Morgan Stanley, etc. Project Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated PhD intern to join our team and contribute to an exciting project focused on developing a novel, end-to-end system for converting standard 2D videos into compelling 3D (stereoscopic or depth-based) formats using advanced AI techniques. The goal is to research, design, and implement deep learning models capable of understanding scene geometry, motion, and temporal consistency directly from monocular video input to generate high-quality 3D output automatically. This research has the potential to revolutionize content creation and consumption for VR/AR and 3D displays. Your Responsibilities: Conduct literature reviews on state-of-the-art methods in monocular depth estimation, novel view synthesis, video understanding, and 2D-to-3D conversion. Design, implement, and experiment with deep learning architectures (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, GANs, Diffusion Models) for the 2D-to-3D conversion task. Focus on key challenges such as temporal consistency, handling complex motion, maintaining geometric accuracy, and computational efficiency. Process and manage large-scale video datasets for training and evaluation. Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to integrate findings into a prototype system. Analyze results, document findings, and present progress regularly. Contribute to potential publications or patent applications based on research outcomes. Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in / just finished a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Research focus in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Graphics. Solid theoretical understanding and practical experience in deep learning and computer vision fundamentals. Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Experience working with image and/or video data. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Track record of relevant publications in top-tier CV/ML conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, SIGGRAPH). Experience specifically with monocular depth estimation, stereoscopic vision, view synthesis, video generation, or 3D reconstruction. Familiarity with video processing tools (e.g., OpenCV, FFmpeg). Experience with large-scale model training and data pipelines. Contributions to relevant open-source projects.
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We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic property consultant to join our growing team. This position is ideal for individuals with some prior estate agency experience who are looking to further their career. You will receive comprehensive training and support to develop your skills in sales, negotiation, and customer service. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the negotiation of property sales and provide exceptional service to clients. Conduct property viewings and provide relevant information to potential buyers. Support the senior sales negotiators in managing client relationships and maintaining communication. Learn and apply effective negotiation techniques to maximize sales opportunities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the local property market and industry trends. Help manage property listings and ensure all information is accurate and current. Participate in training sessions and team meetings to enhance skills and knowledge. Requirements: Strong interest in a career in real estate or sales. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn. Ability to work effectively in a team. A minimum 6 months experience in Estate Agency. A valid UK driving license is preferred. What We Offer: Comprehensive training and development opportunities. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. Opportunities for career advancement within the agency.