Director of Music - St Mary, Old Swinford, Stourbridge

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St Mary's Church in Old Swinford, Stourbridge is looking for a new Director of Music

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St Mary's Church in Old Swinford, Stourbridge is looking for a new Director of Music.

Old Swinford is in the ancient parish of Stourbridge. At St Mary’s we pride ourselves on our friendly welcome and our long-established musical tradition which includes a robed, four-part choir of children and adults and a fine organ of 35 stops and three manuals and pedals.

Are you an inspirational choir leader and a confident organist who is able to work with traditional and contemporary forms of worship?

We are seeking an experienced, engaging, energetic musician to lead and guide our musical worship. Central to our mission is our desire to reach out to children, young people and their families, and music will play a key role in this. We are seeking someone who can build on our rich choral tradition whilst having oversight of the music throughout our church.

Remuneration according to the RSCM scale plus fees for weddings and funerals

For further information and details of how to apply please contact: Parish Administrator –Emma Boex - 01384 441003 or office@stmaryos.org.uk

Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Contact email:

Contact phone number:

01384 441003

Closing date:

12th February, 2026 at 00:00

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ABOUT WITHINGTON GIRLS’ SCHOOL

Withington Girls’ School was founded in 1890 by a small group of
eminent and far-sighted Manchester families who wanted the same
educational opportunities to be available for their daughters as were
already available to their sons. In keeping with the Founders’ wishes,
the School has remained relatively small, with 756 pupils in total with
163 in the Junior School (Years 3 - 6), 429 in the Senior School (Years 7 -
11) and 164 in the Sixth Form. The Head of Withington Girls’ School
is a member of both the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA) and HMC
(The Heads’ Conference).
Pupils come from a wide geographical area around Greater Manchester
and Cheshire, and from many different social, cultural and religious
backgrounds, creating a diversity in which the School rejoices.
The School is non-denominational and girls of all faiths, or none,
are equally welcome. Through the Withington Girls’ School Trust,
around 100 means-tested bursaries are offered each year according
to need. The Governing Body is strategically focused and highly
supportive of all areas of the School.

A FOCUS ON EXCELLENT TEACHING AND PASTORAL CARE
The School’s A Level and GCSE results are outstanding, with Withington
ranked consistently in national league tables as the top independent
school in the North West of England. The Sunday Times’ prestigious
schools guide, Parent Power, named Withington the North West
Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, 2022 and 2023 and
North West Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021.
Withington has been listed in the annual Tatler Schools Guide to the
UK’s top independent schools since 2012.
Girls who gain a place as a result of the entrance examination
normally take GCSE/IGCSE examinations in 9/10 subjects, followed by
3 or 4 A Levels. An exciting and varied Enrichment programme offers
Sixth Formers core elements such as PSHCE, financial literacy and
professional skills plus a range of choices from computer coding and
languages, to mosaics, mindfulness and cooking and preparing healthy
meals. In addition to the Enrichment Programme, which all Sixth

Formers follow, many also complete an Extended Project Qualification
(EPQ). Studies are directed towards encouraging a love of learning for
its own sake, frequently going beyond the confines of the examined
curriculum, as well as towards the ultimate goal of University entrance,
including Oxford and Cambridge.
The excellent quality of teaching and pastoral care is a major factor in
the exceptional level of achievement secured by pupils, both within
and outside the classroom. Staff are eager to share their passion and
enthusiasm for their subjects and give willingly of their time to assist
individual pupils outside lesson times; the relationship between pupils
and staff is a particular strength of the School. The School runs on
‘the 3 Rs’ of Respect for self, Respect for others, and Responsibility for
personal actions and its pupils thrive within the warm, friendly and
supportive environment.
Preparation for life after school starts early and involves a programme
of careers advice, work experience and UCAS application guidance.
Older pupils work with younger pupils in numerous ways, through the
House system, extra-curricular activities, peer support and mentoring.

A BREADTH OF ACTIVITIES
Academic excellence is secured alongside an extensive range of extra-
curricular opportunities, including Music, Drama, Sport, the Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award, Young Enterprise Scheme, Model United Nations,
Debating and Robotics Clubs, to name but a few. Sixth Formers
volunteer as assistants in local primary schools, residential homes,
hospices and hospitals.
All pupils, throughout the School, engage in charity fundraising,
collectively raising around £30,000 each year. There are special links
with local charities, Wood Street Mission and The Booth Centre,
The Christie hospital, two schools and a hospital in Kenya and a school
in Uganda. Groups of Upper Sixth Formers engage in voluntary projects
in The Gambia and pupils take part in World Challenge, or similar,
expeditions. Academic departments offer subject-related trips and
activities in addition to cultural trips at home and overseas.

WITHINGTON GIRLS’ SCHOOL WHERE GIRLS SHINEABOUT WITHINGTON GIRLS’ SCHOOL

AN INVESTMENT IN FACILITIES
The School enjoys excellent facilities and has an ongoing programme
of major developments. Recent projects have included a purpose-built
Junior School building, a central, enclosed ‘Hub’ area at the heart of the
school and an expanded and refurbished suite of university-standard
Chemistry laboratories, all of which were completed in 2015.
During 2018 a significant new sports facilities development was
completed, reflecting the school’s ongoing commitment to the
promotion of physical activity for gir...

Closing date: 10:00 on Monday 02 February 2026

Interview dates: Thursday 12 February 2026

Start date: Monday 23 February 2026

End date: Wednesday 30 September 2026

Location: Based in our central Edinburgh office

The idea at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is simple: anyone with a desire to perform and a venue willing to host them is welcome. No individual or committee determines who can or cannot perform at the Fringe.
It all began in 1947 with eight companies – six of them from Scotland – taking a risk, turning up uninvited and performing on the ‘fringe’ of the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival. Over 75 years later, the Fringe has grown to become one of the greatest platforms for creative freedom in the world, second only to the Olympics in terms of global ticketed events.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society was founded by artists to nurture and uphold the Fringe's values of inclusivity, experimentation and imagination. We exist to support, advise and encourage everyone who wants to participate in the Fringe, provide information and assistance to audiences, and celebrate the Fringe and what it stands for all over the world.   

The primary responsibility of the 180 Box Office Supervisor is to provide an exceptionally high standard of service to the customers of the clients who have contracted the 180 Box Office to provide a ticketing facility for their festivals and events.

Under the guidance of the 180 Box Office Manager and with the support of the rest of the Box Office team, the successful applicant will be responsible for dealing with both customer queries and assisting the client in the delivery of the event. The candidate will assist customers with ticket sales, customer services, access bookings and occasionally complaints. After additional training, this role will also include event setup in the Red61 Ticketing System. Your role will also support the Fringe Box Office Customer Services and Box Edits Teams if required. This position reports to the 180 Box Office Manager.

Role and responsibilities:

The successful candidate will perform a wide range of duties, including but not limited to:

• Liaising with agency clients to assist in the delivery of their events e.g. processing comp tickets, adding ticket offers to the system, etc.
• Adding new events and performances to the ticketing system.
• Managing show changes within the ticketing system e.g. date and time alterations, show cancellations etc.
• Managing ticket allocations within the Red61 ticketing software.
• Liaising with venues and performers to provide ticketing reports.
• Assisting customers with ticket sales over the phone and in person.
• Processing access bookings for customers with specific access requirements.
• Issuing refunds/exchanges to customers who have booked tickets for cancelled shows.
• Dealing with customer queries by email across the multiple inboxes.
• Assisting in the facilitation of delegate programmes when required for an event.
• Arranging the postage or collection of physical tickets if required for an event.
• Abiding by pre-defined policies and procedures to ensure the professional, efficient and effective operation of the 180 Box Office.
• Processing and maintaining appropriate paperwork relating to customer queries and complaints.
• Training festival/event staff on box office tasks such as how to use the Red61 FOH app.

Person specifications

Essential

• Proven experience in a demanding customer facing role.
• Experience of working with Red61 ticketing system.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in a polite, professional and confident manner when dealing with the public and clients.
• Proven ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment and efficiently in high pressure situations.
• Proficient computer skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office packages.
• The ability to work in a team as well as using your own initiative.
• Good judgement and troubleshooting skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a festival environment.
• Experience with people with additional access requirements.
• Proven experience of offering support and advice to colleagues.

Rate of pay and hours of work

The rate of pay for this post is £14.15 per hour.

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Sutton Mental Health Foundation

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Sutton Crisis Café Manager

 ‘E’ denotes essential criteria which will be used in shortlisting, while ‘D’ denotes desirable qualities or factors.

1. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

•  Experience of engaging positively with visitors (using a person-centred approach) and
stakeholders involved in their care to form collaborative, warm and empathetic
relationships with diverse individuals leading to positive outcomes..

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•  Experience of confidently and effectively assessing risks and needs, as well as

developing appropriate risk management plans.

•  Understanding of issues facing people in a mental health crisis, and experience of
communicating effectively with people in a mental health crisis to finding safe and
positive ways to ‘hold’ and de-escalate situations.  Supporting your staff to do the same
and managing them in an enabling way so they can safely debrief and learn from such
experiences.

•  Demonstrable experience of managing the operational delivery of services for and with

people with mental health and complex needs (min 1 year).

•  Experience of creating a staff rota and dealing with gaps due to unexpected staff sickness

(including taking personal responsibility to cover if necessary) etc.

•  Demonstrable experience of recruitment, induction, supervision, motivation, appraisal,

training, disciplinary and grievance issues (min 2 years).

•  Experience of performance monitoring, delivering KPIs and consistently high service user

standards.

•  Understanding of working in partnership with statutory mental health services.

•  Experience in responding to and dealing effectively with complaints and managing

safeguarding issues in situ as they arise.

•  Experience of positively promoting organisation/service at external events, including

delivering presentations and creating marketing material.

•  Experience of working with BAME communities and young people.

•  Knowledge of relevant legislation, eg Community Care, Mental health, Health and Safety

and welfare benefits legislation.

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There are no specific educational or professional qualifications needed for this post.  However, applicants must
have a good level of literacy and be able to communicate with clients, professionals and carers.

3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

3.1

In communicating effectively across cultural boundaries

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In effective time management

3.3

In managing a service and working co-operatively as part of a team

3.4

In effectively managing budgets

3.5

In maintaining the requirements of a confidentiality policy

3.6

In working independently and taking initiative

3.7

In effectively using IT including case management systems, excel and equivalent

3.8

In speaking and writing fluent English and explaining information face
to face, over the ‘phone and in writing

3.9

In writing clear and concise records and reports

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4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1

Sufficiently healthy and physically able to carry out the duties in the job description.  The premises has a lift to
the first floor but some rooms are only accessible by a short flight of (3 or 4) stairs.

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5. OTHER

5.1

Be able and willing to work the hours required, as needed bearing in mind that this service operates 365 days a
year, 7 days a week, in the evenings.

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School Office Administrator

Chaigeley School, Lymm Road, Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2TE
Full-time 8:30am to 4:30pm. Monday to Friday, term time only
NJC Payscale Scale 2 to 4, Spine 5 to 11
Actual Pay £22,631.00 to £24,894.00
To start as soon as possible

About us
Chaigeley School is a Non-maintained Special School that caters for young people between the ages of 8 and
16 who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We provide a specialist
environment where all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school ethos is rooted in
the Quaker principle of respect for the individual and valuing every person's contribution. We are an Ofsted-
rated 'Good' school committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their best. Our Vision is to prepare and
empower our young people with all the skills they need to live independent lives, become valued members of
the community and achieve their true potential.

The Role
We are seeking an organised, professional and approachable School Administrator to provide and
administrative support to staff, pupils and parents. The post holder will play a key role in the smooth day-to-
day running of the school office.

The role includes handling telephone calls and face-to-face enquiries with empathy and professionalism,
maintaining accurate records on the school’s information systems, and supporting staff with a wide range of
administrative queries. You will be responsible for updating pupil records, supporting admissions processes,
liaising with parents, assisting with the school office processes and supporting the Assistant School Business
and Finance Manager.

The post holder will also have responsibility for coordinating pupil transport arrangements, working closely
with staff, local authorities and transport providers to ensure clear communication and accurate records. In
addition, the role supports supply staff processes, maintaining compliance records, and assisting with office
administration.

Health and safety, security and safeguarding are integral to this role. You will be expected to follow school
policies and procedures at all times, take part in emergency procedures when required, and demonstrate a
strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The role
may evolve over time to meet the changing needs of the school.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator who is able to manage competing priorities
calmly and efficiently. You will have excellent communication skills and be confident liaising with parents,
pupils, staff and external agencies. A high level of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism is essential.

You will be comfortable learning and using a range of IT systems, maintaining high-quality data, and
supporting others with system queries. A flexible, proactive and team-focused approach is vital, along with
reliability and patience. Understanding of a SEND/SEMH setting would be an advantage, as would prior
knowledge of school operations but is not essential.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

•  Proven experience in general administrative duties
•  Ability to maintain detailed, accurate and confidential records
•  Strong oral and written communication skills
•  Ability to organise, prioritise and work effectively in a busy office environment
•  Confidence in liaising professionally with parents, pupils, staff and external bodies
•  Willingness and ability to learn new IT systems and processes
•  Competence in maintaining data quality across office systems
•  GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent
•  Understanding of safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education
•  Understanding of GDPR principles
•  Willingness to undertake training as required
•  Clear and enhanced DBS check

If you've got what it takes to join our amazing team, complete the application form located on our website
www.chaigeley.org.uk and email it across to HR@Chaigeley.org.uk no later than Midnight on the 1st
February 2026. Please include a brief supporting letter outlining your suitability, skills and
experience for the role. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

You are welcome to come and visit the school prior to submitting your application. To do so, please email
your request to HR@Chaigeley.org.uk

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to disclose any
relevant criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings.

An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. An online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates
and references may be requested prior to interview. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunity ...

Vacancies

Thank you for your interest in working at Royal Russell School

Royal Russell is a stimulating and rewarding place to work for all our staff. You can find further information from the Headmaster here, and on the benefits available to Royal Russell staff here.  

Royal Russell is different by design. We are a family school which values the things which make each of us distinctively brilliant. Our commitment to each other is to help every member of our community strive for their vision of success – to take a wider view of what their personal ambitions are. Our values are Ambitious, Open, Distinctive and Courageous. They speak to who we are and who we strive to be; whether you are a pupil, teacher, staff member, alumni or volunteer. Our values help to guide us in our learning together and also as we navigate our way through life.

Openness, diversity and inclusiveness are integral to the Royal Russell community. We hold a collective commitment to maintain an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where we are inspired to collaborate and lead inclusively every day.

We encourage applications from all communities so that our staff body reflects our ambitious, open, distinctive and courageous Royal Russell pupil body.

Policy statement on recruiting applicants with criminal records

Royal Russell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

If you are added to a Barred List then it is  against the law to work, apply for work or volunteer in Regulated Activity with children and/or adults. 

How to apply

Application Form 2025/2026

To apply for any of our vacancies please complete the Application form with a full supporting statement and the Equal Opportunities Form and submit both to hr@royalrussell.co.uk. Royal Russell receives a large number of high-quality applications and therefore we will interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are very much encouraged. 

Current Vacancies

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process - so early applications are encouraged for all roles.  If you have not heard from us within 5 workings days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

• NEW Casual Swimming Teacher required - Wednesday PM and/or Saturday AM
• Head of Junior School Science - closing 4th February 2026
• Deputy Grounds and Gardens Manager - closing 12th February 2026

NEW Casual Swimming Teacher required - Wednesday PM and/or Saturday AM

Head of Junior School Science - closing 4th February 2026

Deputy Grounds and Gardens Manager - closing 12th February 2026

Our Vacancies can also be found here:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff, references and medical fitness.

Call 020 8657 4433 for assistance from our HR Department.

Educational Content Editor

Department

Research & Strategy

Employment Type

Part-Time

Compensation

$35-$45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

StandWithUs is an international, nonprofit, and nonpartisan Israel education organization that works to inspire and educate people of all ages about Israel, as well as challenge misinformation and fight antisemitism. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Los Angeles, StandWithUs has chapters and programs throughout the U.S., Israel, the UK, Canada, South Africa, Brazil, Australia, and the Netherlands.

Position Summary

The StandWithUs Research & Strategy Department creates educational materials, provides customized research, and empowers activists around the world to implement effective strategies for telling Israel's story, countering misinformation, and fighting antisemitism. Reporting to the Executive Director of Research & Strategy, the Educational Content Editor will write and edit a variety of educational materials and other content to meet the needs of the organization. This is a part-time position, with the possibility of full-time employment in the future. 

Responsibilities:

• Edit and fact-check drafts of written materials created by various StandWithUs departments, such as web pages, articles, social media content, booklets, factsheets, presentations, and statements.
• Identify powerful and appropriate imagery to accompany written materials.
• Address complex issues in simple language that is widely understood, without losing meaning, nuance, or accuracy. This includes paying exceptional attention to detail, recognizing when more information or evidence is necessary to complete a project, and doing additional research as needed.
• Adapt and build on existing StandWithUs resources and messaging. This includes framing controversial issues in a non-partisan manner, in line with the mission of the organization.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with colleagues, partner organizations, students, and other StandWithUs stakeholders.

If needed, assist in the planning and execution of local, regional, and national conferences, events, and summits.

Qualifications:

• B.A. required.
• High level writing and editing skills, including an ability to communicate complex ideas in factual and straight forward language to the widest possible audience.
• Experience creating multimedia communications and educational content
• Deep knowledge about Israel and antisemitism, and passion for the mission of StandWithUs.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong research skills, with a commitment to finding answers to research questions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, reliable, team player, proactive, strong work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to multitask.
• A high degree of creativity and flexibility in order to meet organizational objectives and demands.
• Demonstrated project management, supervisory and time management skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with AI platforms, MS Office, Google Drive and other applications.

Salary range: $35-$45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 

 
Position Location: Flexible within the United States. 

 
Position Start Date: Immediately upon hire.

Location

United States (Remote)

Department

Research & Strategy

Employment Type

Part-Time

Compensation

$35-$45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Headteacher – Job Vacancy

Key dates:

Closing date for applications: 8:00am 6^th February 2026

Pre-booked visits at school: until 12th February 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on: 12^th February 2026

Interviews: 24^th – 25^th February 2026

Start date: September 2026

Salary range: dependent on skills and experience

Application form: https://form.jotform.com/230384617821355

The Governors of Our Lady of Sion School seek to appoint a suitable candidate to fulfil the role of Headteacher. We are looking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational leader to build on the school’s successes and to progress Our Lady of Sion School into its next phase of growth and development whilst understanding, valuing and developing the school’s ethos and vision.

Our Lady of Sion School is an independent coeducational day school, with approximately 300pupils, aged 3-18 years, situated in Worthing, West Sussex. The school has a good academic record alongside a strong reputation for excellent pastoral care.

The Governors believe that this is an exciting opportunity for someone who will bring their own vision and aspirations to Our Lady of Sion School. What can be achieved in the future, whilst valuing its heritage and upholding its core ethos and vision?

The Headteacher will be able to demonstrate a strategic approach to policy and planning, management skills and business insight. They should bring experience of successful leadership in education to lead an experienced and committed Senior Leadership Team and Staff, and to command respect from the whole school community.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Governors and the Senior Leadership Team to prioritise the key strategic areas for the development of the School into the future and will provide clear and inspirational leadership to all, to ensure that the School’s strategic objectives are achieved.

The applicant pack and further information can be downloaded from the school’s website https://www.sionschool.org.uk/

We can offer you:

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic students, supported by a hardworking, highly skilled and knowledgeable staff team
• A cohesive school community with strong relationships between students and staff
• Commitment to and opportunity for your continuing professional development
• A supportive and dedicated Governing Board
• An exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the school’s future development
• A competitive remuneration package that includes membership of a defined contribution pension scheme.
• We believe we have a unique school that delivers excellent education supported by a committed whole school team of teachers, support staff, leaders and trustees. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right individual to add to the success story at Our Lady of Sion School. Our aim is to build on existing traditions of excellence and deliver a first-class educational experience for all.

If you would like to discuss the role prior to application, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@sionschool.org.uk.

If you believe you have what it takes to lead Our Lady of Sion School forward on the next phase of our journey, then we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application form following this link https://form.jotform.com/230384617821355 and submit a supporting letter of application that provides evidence of your impact and how you would meet the requirements within the person specification. Your supporting letter should be no longer than two sides of A4. This should be submitted to Mr Gary Rawlinson, Chair of Governors at recruitment@sionschool.org.uk by 8:00am on Thursday 5 th February 2026.

Our Lady of Sion School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant pre-employment checks