We have a great opportunity for a volunteer who loves to shop, we support a lady who would like company out and about to do some fun shopping.
We offer a lifelong befriending service for adults with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of the people we visit. Visitors visit six times a year to create a 1-2-1 connection, offer companionship, encourage people to do the things they enjoy and check-in on their wellbeing. In many cases, the visitor is the only person in someone’s life who isn’t paid to be there for them.
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This is an Out and about visit role which means your visits are likely to be longer, very active and the person you visit will often take an active part in planning your outings and activities in the community. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tends to be around a couple of hours, sometimes shorter or longer, depending on what you plan to do.
In this role you will spend quality time with the person you visit and could do a range of different activities like:
- Sitting and having a chat
- Checking in on their well- being
- Going out to a local café/pub for a meal/drink
- Take part on community activities like visiting a place of interest, go shopping etc.
- Enjoying a walk
- A craft activity at home
As a Mencap volunteer visitor you will be:
- Friendly and approachable
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Reliable and patient
- Passionate about supporting people with a with a learning disability.
As a Mencap visitor you will:
- Have the opportunity to help make a difference to the life of the person you visit
- Receive a personalised volunteer induction and training
- Have agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed
- Meet new people
- Get on-going support, and feel appreciated and valued
**About Mencap ** Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: volunteering@mencap.org.uk
- Location
- Derby
- Service/location/team
- Derby City
- Salary
- £25,857.12 per annum
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- Role Overview
We are recruiting for two Refuge Worker's to join our team in Derby.
Job Title: Refuge Worker x2Location:Derby City (on-site)
Salary:£25,857.12 per annum
Contract type:Full Time, PermanentHours:37.5 hoursWe want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
The post holder will provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
This is a rewarding role where your work has a direct impact every day. In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to be part of a cause that truly matters.
For further information about this role, please view our job information pack.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call Rota.
Closing Date: 09:00am 30 January 2026
Iterview Dates: 9 and 10 February 2026
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. For more information on our work, please visit
www.refuge.org.uk.- Benefits
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Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
Logistics and Administration Officer
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Office or Remote (UK-based candidates)
Contract Type: PT or FT; min 3 days per week (to include some Fridays)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Reports to: Logistics & Admin Manager
About Us
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is a human rights charity that supports tropical forest peoples to protect their lands and livelihoods. We have 70 people on the team including human rights lawyers, anthropologists and social scientists working with communities and local organisations around the tropical belt. Up to half of the team live and work remotely. We are looking for a Logistics and Administration Officer to join the Administration team. For a full list of duties, please see the Job Description below. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. An interest in the work of FPP and previous experience in logistics, travel coordination, or office administration is essential, while experience working with international teams and managing events or field operations would be a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Travel & Logistics
- Coordinate international and domestic travel for staff, consultants, and partners (including travel, flights, visas, accommodation, insurance).
- Support with preparation of Visa applications.
- Ensure compliance with organisational travel policies and donor requirements.
- Maintain relationships with travel providers and negotiate cost-effective arrangements.
- Support logistics for workshops, conferences, and field trips, including registrations, venue booking and equipment procurement.
- Assist with monitoring and ordering travel equipment inventory including first aid, GPS units and other field equipment.
- Financial administration and liaising with the finance team.
Administration
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the organisation.
- Work closely with the operations team, including HR and IT.
- Manage office supplies, contracts, and service providers.
- Assist with document preparation, filing, and record-keeping.
- Set up and coordinate Zoom meetings.
- Assisting with Zoom meetings including break out rooms, interpretation function etc.
- Assist with preparations for staff meetings.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in travel coordination, logistics, or administration (preferably in NGOs or international organisations).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity sector or similar.
- Awareness of financial admin requirements.
- Familiarity with travel safety and security protocols.
- French/Spanish languages an asset.
What We Offer
- Occasional travel opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global human rights work.
- Collaborative, multicultural team environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced sick leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- 25 days (pro rata) annual leave, plus UK bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year.
- Office with free parking, electric vehicle charging point and close proximity to the train station.
We value collaboration, diversity, and the unique contributions of each individual, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. This role is based at our Moreton-in-Marsh office, with flexible remote working options for UK-based candidates. To be considered for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are not able to sponsor visa applications.
To apply for this post:
Please submit a CV and covering letter and return to info@forestpeoples.org with your name and ‘Logistics and Administration Officer’ in subject line.
- Closing date for applications: Monday 16th February, 5pm UK time
- Potential interview date: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
How to apply
You may have particular needs to be able to complete your application, If you would like support please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or TATeam@guidedogs.org.uk
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.
M&E Technician
Job Description
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Our team and opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and hydraulic assets across our waterways. This is a hands-on role for someone skilled in fault finding, planned maintenance, and reactive repairs.
Ideally you will already be fully conversant with mechanical and electrical isolation methods for safe working and will have the ability to fault find methodically without assistance. The right candidate will be provided with the right training pursuant to their continued development in the role and will be offered a supportive environment to adapt to our unique infrastructure.
In house hydraulic training will be provided with progression onto CETOP stage 1 hydraulic training course. See how we are using technology to manage our waterways here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/using-technology-to-manage-our-waterways
Location and coverage
Reporting to base at Brunswick lock, Liverpool (L3 4EL), the area covered will be working and travelling throughout and around various assets in and around the North West area.
Occasionally you may also be required to work in other areas. Residing near these areas will be essential to accommodate the regular travel along the North West canal/river networks. See our network here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair electrical systems (400v/230v/24v) and mechanical equipment.
- Diagnose and fix faults on pumps, control panels, and hydraulic systems.
- Work safely to Health & Safety standards.
- Use Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Support contractors and collaborate with volunteers.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and control systems.
- Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
- Welding/fabrication skills desirable.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Ideal Background:
- Water industry, utilities, manufacturing, production lines, traffic systems, lifts/escalators, gate automation, or similar.
Qualifications:
- STEM, GCSEs, C&G or equivalent vocational training/time-served experience.
If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we offer
In addition to your salary of £31,250 - £34,500 (depending on experience), you will benefit from a competitive ...
Senior Conference & Events Co-ordinator
Why work at Caius?
Benefits include:
- Generous Pension Scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
- Health care cash plan
- 33 days of annual holiday (inc. Public Holidays)
- Free on-site lunch provided
- Workplace Nursery Scheme (salary sacrifice)
- College gym
- Car parking (subject to availability/eligibility)
- Cycle to work scheme
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment
The Role
Gonville & Caius College is seeking an outstanding individual to work within our fast-paced Conference & Events team, with day-to-day responsibility for external events, to be the main contact for Meet Cambridge, Summer Schools and all external bedroom enquiries with oversight of internal college events and activities. The focus on this role is the daily management of external events with a particular focus on residential conferences (particularly summer schools) events, weddings and B&B sales and bookings. Knowledge of Kinetics and experience of events co-ordination, events management in a College/educational environment is desirable .
This is full time role, and the hours of work are 37.5 per week (worked over 5 days). The ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working hours is expected and you may be required to work additional hours from time to time in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and the needs of the College.
The annual FTE salary for this role is £34,204
To view the full job description, please click here.
The College
Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity, and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with a University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.
The College is an academic community comprising some 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (lecturers, professors and other senior academic researchers and teachers) and almost 200 staff. It plays a significant role throughout the University. Our students come from all over the world and our undergraduates study all the subjects offered in the University. Our postgraduates play a vital role in the research activities of the wider University. Our Fellows have globally renowned research and are all recognised as leaders in their fields. More information and virtual tours are available on www.cai.cam.ac.uk.
The Conference & Events Team
We are a fast-paced professional and dedicated team who strive to deliver the highest level of customer service to support our clients in achieving their objectives. We have excellent yet contrasting facilities, including modern and traditional sites, which appeal to a wide market from large international conferences, summer schools, weddings, private dining celebrations and corporate events. The Team is responsible for achieving a budget of c. £1.7m in sales.
Further Information
- Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
- Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
- During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policyand monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels, and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our data protection policy:https://www.cai.cam.ac.uk/data-protection-job-applicants.
- The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
- In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in ac...
People (HR) Administrator Job 0314
- Job Reference
- Job 0314
- Location
- Home based with travel to Via services and stakeholder meetings as required
- Salary
- £26,005.00 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable
- Vacancy Type
- Fixed Term/Full Time
- Working Hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Application Deadline
- Friday, January 30, 2026
- Job Summary
- Who we are
At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.
Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use. Everything we do is driven by our values:
• Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
• Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
• Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.
We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.
What we’re looking forThis is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised People (HR) Administrator to join our People team and play a key role in delivering an exceptional operational People service. In this role, you’ll support managers across the full employee lifecycle, act as a first point of contact for People queries and maintain accurate HR systems and databases. You’ll also contribute to the People workplan, provide generalist administrative support get involved in a variety of people‑focused projects.
To succeed, you’ll be confident using HRIS systems and digital tools, highly organised under pressure, and collaborative in your approach, demonstrating excellent communication and people skills.
This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.
We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Deadline: Friday 30
thJanuary 2026 at midnightSalary: £26,005.00 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable
Vacancy type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
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Director of Music
Plymouth Philharmonic Choir
Plymouth Philharmonic Choir is a vibrant friendly choir of 110 -130 amateur singers, with a reputation for quality performances of large scale choral music, at venues in Plymouth.
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Musical Director to start in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the artistic direction of a skilled amateur choir and to work with professional musicians and soloists.
Historically we have put on three concerts a year, on Saturday or Sunday evenings.
Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings, at Plymouth College, Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN from 7.15 to 9.30.
Candidate Brief for the post ofDirector of MusicAt Beachborough, music is central to the school experience, and weare delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individualto shape the musical life of our thriving school, inspire youngmusicians, and contribute to a strong and visible cultural presencewithin our community.Beachborough has a long and proud tradition of nurturing creativity,excellence, and a love of learning. Music plays a vital role in schoollife, enriching the experiences of our pupils and forming a key part ofthe wider curriculum.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, collaborative,popular and impressive department as a full-time Director of Music.The successful candidate will be an outstanding subject specialist witha strong musical background, confident in both classroom teachingand practical music-making, and able to inspire pupils across a widerange of musical activities and performances. They will teach Music toKS1, KS2 and KS3, oversee the music curriculum for our youngestlearners, and play a central role in the musical life of the school.The successful candidate will have appropriate professionalqualifications (including Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent) andmust be willing to embrace all aspects of prep school life. The Directorof Music will lead and develop a vibrant, inclusive and ambitiousmusic programme, encompassing classroom music, choirs, ensembles,instrumental tuition and performances. This role includes linemanagement of peripatetic music staff and close collaboration withcolleagues to ensure music is fully embedded in the wider life of theschool.Furthermore, the successful candidate must empathise withBeachborough’s mission and vision.Beachborough’s Mission and VisionMission Statement:Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successfulfuture.Vision Statement:Beachborough is committed to offering a wide range of opportunitiesthat empower each child to fully develop their talents and cultivate theskills and virtues necessary to lead fulfilling lives as ethical,compassionate, and morally centred individuals. At Beachborough,learning is infused with a sense of fun and adventure, preparingchildren to navigate a dynamic and ever-evolving world with curiosityand confidence.The Music DepartmentThe aim of the Music Department is to offer a broad and inspiring rangeof musical opportunities to all pupils, nurturing creativity, confidenceand a lifelong love of music. Pupils are encouraged to explore, perform,compose and listen with increasing skill and understanding, developingboth their technical ability and musical imagination. Through activemusic-making, the department fosters collaboration, self-expressionand empathy, enabling pupils to engage meaningfully with a wide rangeof musical styles, cultures and traditions. In doing so, the departmentaims to develop confident, articulate musicians who are informedlisteners and performers, equipped with the skills, discipline andcreativity to contribute positively to the cultural life of the school andbeyond.The Music Department is housed in a well-equipped suite of teachingand practice spaces that support both individual practice andensemble work. Facilities include a dedicated music classroom,rehearsal and practice rooms, and access to performance spaces forconcerts, assemblies and productions. The department is supported bya team of skilled peripatetic music teachers who provide individual andsmall-group instrumental and vocal tuition across a wide range ofinstruments, enabling pupils to develop their musicianship beyond theclassroom.The department offers a rich programme of co-curricular opportunities,including choirs, instrumental ensembles and performance groups.Regular concerts and school productions provide pupils with valuableperformance experience and help to build confidence, resilience and asense of achievement. These opportunities reflect Beachborough’scommitment to excellence and to ensuring that music is a visible andcelebrated part of school life.Alongside a number of peripatetic Music Teachers, there is anexperienced and expert Music Teacher, who teaches approximately 10hours of Music within the department due to an additional role withinthe school.About BeachboroughBeachborough is a vibrant day school with approximately 400 pupils,offering a flexible boarding provision. At the heart of our ethos is thebelief in valuing every individual’s effort, ensuring that the close-knit,‘family feel’ permeates every aspect of school life, especially in ourpastoral care. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcomingcommunity, embracing families from diverse backgrounds. ManyAmerican families connected to a nearby military base chooseBeachborough, enriching our school with a global perspective thatbeautifully balances our celebration of British heritage.Beachborough delivers a broad, balanced, and demanding academiccurriculum. While we are not academically sele...
Director of Music The Music Department is led by the Director of Music and consists of a Second in Department, Head of Prep Music, the Graduate Assistant, as well as 12 visiting Instrumental Teachers. The music staff are a strong team who work closely with other departments around the School. The Senior Department is an inspiring and busy place to be with up to three groups rehearsing every lunchtime and a full programme at the end of most days. Senior groups include three choirs, a Concert Orchestra, a Jazz Band, Big Band, String Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, Flute Group, String Quartet and multiple pupil-led bands. The Prep Department has three choirs (including a Pre-Prep Choir) a String Orchestra, a Rock Band and, each term, various group instrument lessons are showcased. There is at least one large-scale concert each term, as well as numerous recitals, informal concerts, Scholars’ and soloist concerts. Concerts are highly acclaimed amongst the parent and staff body, with many selling out within 24 hours. Music is housed in a beautiful building incorporating the Chapel and an Apple Mac suite. An inspiring and varied curriculum is offered with educational visits, practical and composing skills at the center of learning. The Director of Music is responsible, through the Assistant Head (Co-curricular), to the Headmaster for the overall delivery of the musical programme within the school, specifically: • the musical philosophy and policy of the School • the schemes of work for academic music and extra-curricular music • the School’s overall musical performance • reporting and celebrating achievements • the co-ordination and monitoring of the music budgets • creating and fostering links with the wider community • appraisal of full-time and part-time staff (including peripatetic staff) • the development of music and performance • planning and co-ordinating the extensive programme of musical events • liaison with the Prep School The Director of Music will operate in the following areas: 1. Leadership objectives • to teach and direct music to the highest standard (the academic timetable is 26/35 fifty-minute periods per week primarily made up of classroom teaching) • to encourage, support and offer advice to all other music teachers and ensemble directors • to determine, in consultation with the Deputy Head (Academic) and the Bursar, the School’s requirements for music staffing for the forthcoming year (with particular reference to Peripatetic Teachers) • to foster links with feeder schools, competitor schools and musical associations • to work closely with the Prep School Music Department to ensure a smooth transition between schools through concerts and events involving pupils from both schools • to manage and develop the school’s best musicians, developing appropriate programmes for them • to encourage and develop younger and less confident musicians and maintaining the ‘inclusive’ nature of music for which Warminster School has a strong reputation • to encourage representative achievements, putting forward pupils for regional and national representation as appropriate • to play the organ (or arrange suitable alternative) for Monday and Friday chapel services in The Minster • to arrange for someone to play the organ for the Sunday evening chapel service in St Boniface Chapel • to arrange and manage annual Music Scholarship auditions in association with the Admissions Department • to arrange the annual ‘Inter-House Music Competitions’ in association with the Heads of Houses 2. Administrative objectives • to interview and appoint new instrumental teachers in accordance with the School’s policy, thus maintaining a balanced and comprehensive team • to inform the Headmaster and Bursar of appointments (including short term cover teachers) and arranging DBS checks for new staff with the Bursars’ Assistant • to oversee the School’s stock of instruments, arranging repairs where necessary, purchasing new instruments as appropriate • With the help of the peripatetic teachers, through demonstrations, encouraging pupils to learn instruments, particularly rarer instruments that they might not necessarily consider • to liaise with parents regarding the progress of pupils and the satisfactory performance of visiting teachers • to arrange the annual ‘Meet The Music Teacher’ Parents’ Evening (February or March) so that parents have an opportunity to meet the visiting teachers • to arrange Instrumental Grade Cards in December and End of Year Reports in June • to make every attempt to give general encouragement to all pupils taking instrumental lessons, both in school and elsewhere; talking to them about their lessons and progress • to liaise with all visiting teachers about the pupils they are teaching, being available to discuss concerns and achievements • to arrange for practical music examinations to take place at the school, processing entries and...
JOB DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF MUSIC ROLE: The position is integral to the future success at Gayhurst School. To be responsible for ensuring: • An inclusive approach to Music is maintained, creating an environment where all children have opportunities to learn and perform instrumentally and vocally. • The design and delivery of a curriculum to grow a love and appreciation of music and its history. • The Music department runs efficiently and effectively through good leadership and management of department and Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs), inclusive of organising weekly timetabling schedules. • The department is a strong and successful one within the school, with children enjoying music. • The teaching within the department is of a high standard; pupils are inspired by the teaching and subject matter; and high standards are achieved and skills are developed. • The department is meeting the musical needs of the pupils, giving them the confidence to perform on stage and in public. • That all departmental administration is kept up to date and available to all members of the department. • The school maintains a reputation for excellence in musical performance through choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles and school productions. RESPONSIBILITIES KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • To plan and teach inspirational Music lessons to selected year groups. • To liaise with and manage the VMTs - overseeing their timetables; advising on the appointment of new teachers as and when required; assisting with their induction procedures; and informing them of school policies and procedures (particularly safeguarding and child protection). • Promote and oversee musical instrument tuition with VMTs. • Monitor pupil attainment and progress in Music and report upon this to parents. • Establish and manage excellent classroom practice. • Manage the purchase, control and distribution of resources for the department. To keep an up-to- date inventory of resources within the department. • Develop, implement and evaluate schemes of work on a termly basis. • Lead the musical development of the pupils and the school, overseeing work of other teachers in the department. • Organise suitable performance opportunities for children to demonstrate their musical skills and ability (Rush Hour Concerts, formal concerts and assembly opportunities). • Co-ordinate choirs, orchestras, bands and ensembles. • Ensure whole school policies are being implemented. • Report annually to the leadership team on progress in the department. • Produce annual department development plan and self-evaluation and ensure implementation of the plan. • Produce, review and update a departmental handbook. • Organise visits and school-based events to broaden the children’s musical experiences. • Showcase the pupils at major school events. • Attend regular academic meetings that affect the department and overall teaching and learning at the school. • Assist with the organisation and running of the Annual Carol Service and prepare all children accordingly. • Develop community involvement and promote the school through taking choirs and orchestra to participate in local music festivals as well as other events. • Liaise with other school Music departments of maintained and independent schools. • Attend regional departmental meetings as and when necessary. • Promote Music within the school community and beyond, including leading the Gayhurst • Community Choir. Identify and support potential Music scholars with secondary school applications, including references and musical support. • Consider opportunities to promote the school’s musical reputation through social media and other channels as appropriate. PERSON SPECIFICATION SKILLS/ABILITIES • A natural and easy communicator at all levels: verbal and written. • Able to maintain effective records. • Warm personality, trustworthy and emotionally intelligent. • Excellent musical skills with good attention to detail. • Ability to lead choirs and orchestras, with proficient piano playing. • A can-do attitude, with pupils at the forefront of decision making. • An ambassador and advocate for Gayhurst School. • A positive and willing approach to work, with the desire to fully integrate with the team and the wider School. • Values and promotes diversity and inclusion. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS • Qualified Teacher • Ability to demonstrate a successful track-record and experience of teaching Music. • Experience of leading concerts and events. • Experience of department administration an advantage. Gayhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas Police checks, if applicable. Employment is subject to these checks. Gayhurst School Spring 2...
Candidate Brief for the post ofDirector of MusicAt Beachborough, music is central to the school experience, and weare delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individualto shape the musical life of our thriving school, inspire youngmusicians, and contribute to a strong and visible cultural presencewithin our community.Beachborough has a long and proud tradition of nurturing creativity,excellence, and a love of learning. Music plays a vital role in schoollife, enriching the experiences of our pupils and forming a key part ofthe wider curriculum.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, collaborative,popular and impressive department as a full-time Director of Music.The successful candidate will be an outstanding subject specialist witha strong musical background, confident in both classroom teachingand practical music-making, and able to inspire pupils across a widerange of musical activities and performances. They will teach Music toKS1, KS2 and KS3, oversee the music curriculum for our youngestlearners, and play a central role in the musical life of the school.The successful candidate will have appropriate professionalqualifications (including Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent) andmust be willing to embrace all aspects of prep school life. The Directorof Music will lead and develop a vibrant, inclusive and ambitiousmusic programme, encompassing classroom music, choirs, ensembles,instrumental tuition and performances. This role includes linemanagement of peripatetic music staff and close collaboration withcolleagues to ensure music is fully embedded in the wider life of theschool.Furthermore, the successful candidate must empathise withBeachborough’s mission and vision.Beachborough’s Mission and VisionMission Statement:Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successfulfuture.Vision Statement:Beachborough is committed to offering a wide range of opportunitiesthat empower each child to fully develop their talents and cultivate theskills and virtues necessary to lead fulfilling lives as ethical,compassionate, and morally centred individuals. At Beachborough,learning is infused with a sense of fun and adventure, preparingchildren to navigate a dynamic and ever-evolving world with curiosityand confidence.The Music DepartmentThe aim of the Music Department is to offer a broad and inspiring rangeof musical opportunities to all pupils, nurturing creativity, confidenceand a lifelong love of music. Pupils are encouraged to explore, perform,compose and listen with increasing skill and understanding, developingboth their technical ability and musical imagination. Through activemusic-making, the department fosters collaboration, self-expressionand empathy, enabling pupils to engage meaningfully with a wide rangeof musical styles, cultures and traditions. In doing so, the departmentaims to develop confident, articulate musicians who are informedlisteners and performers, equipped with the skills, discipline andcreativity to contribute positively to the cultural life of the school andbeyond.The Music Department is housed in a well-equipped suite of teachingand practice spaces that support both individual practice andensemble work. Facilities include a dedicated music classroom,rehearsal and practice rooms, and access to performance spaces forconcerts, assemblies and productions. The department is supported bya team of skilled peripatetic music teachers who provide individual andsmall-group instrumental and vocal tuition across a wide range ofinstruments, enabling pupils to develop their musicianship beyond theclassroom.The department offers a rich programme of co-curricular opportunities,including choirs, instrumental ensembles and performance groups.Regular concerts and school productions provide pupils with valuableperformance experience and help to build confidence, resilience and asense of achievement. These opportunities reflect Beachborough’scommitment to excellence and to ensuring that music is a visible andcelebrated part of school life.Alongside a number of peripatetic Music Teachers, there is anexperienced and expert Music Teacher, who teaches approximately 10hours of Music within the department due to an additional role withinthe school.About BeachboroughBeachborough is a vibrant day school with approximately 400 pupils,offering a flexible boarding provision. At the heart of our ethos is thebelief in valuing every individual’s effort, ensuring that the close-knit,‘family feel’ permeates every aspect of school life, especially in ourpastoral care. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcomingcommunity, embracing families from diverse backgrounds. ManyAmerican families connected to a nearby military base chooseBeachborough, enriching our school with a global perspective thatbeautifully balances our celebration of British heritage.Beachborough delivers a broad, balanced, and demanding academiccurriculum. While we are not academically sele...
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The Group’s Vision is “Transforming lives & communities through learning and partnerships”. This will be underpinned by a relentless focus on providing exceptional opportunities for students and a core set of values that are consistently reinforced across the group.
The Group Learning Support Manager position is a key leadership role, focused upon ensuring exceptional support for students with high needs and SEND, and leading, managing and providing oversight across the college groups Additional Learning Support area. You will drive standards across your area and consistently strive to deliver the highest quality experiences for all students.
UCS College Group offers a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.
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We are a diverse organisation with the vision to be a world class education and training organisation.
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Clerical Officer (CAL:ON Cymru) (60% CALI)
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Grade 4 - £24,334 - £26,338 p.a (pro rata)Contract Duration
until 31/03/2028Responsible to
CAL:ON Cymru Project Lead (60% FTE)Closing Date
02-02-2026Applications are invited for the above temporary, part time (60% FTE) post working in the School of Psychology and Sport Science, CAL:ON project.
Duties will include providing effective clerical support for the range of administrative activities; and assist with the organisation and day to day operation of administrative processes and procedures within the CAL:ON centre, based in the School of Psychology and Sports Science.
Candidates should be educated to GCSE standard at grades A*- C (or equivalent) and have previous experience of working in an administrative environment.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications is essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.
The role is a fixed term contract, for three days a week until the 31st March 2028.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
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The Project
CAL:ON Cymru is a national centre of excellence for literacy at Bangor University, designed to transform children’s literacy outcomes across Wales. CAL:ON presents a coherent, bilingual, and evidence-based pan-Wales strategy, delivered in partnership with all 22 local authorities.
Three interlinked work packages will create lasting impact.
Work Package 1 develops new bilingual professional learning modules (blended asynchronous and synchronous formats) aligned with Curriculum for Wales for primary and secondary schools. Embedded in Initial Teacher Education (ITE), co-developed with educators, these resources and guidance permeate the Welsh education system for a transformative, evidence-based approach to literacy tuition.
Work Package 2 develops and trials effective, bilingual whole class literacy programmes and interventions for ages 4 – 16 years —including adapted versions of the successful NELI and RILL programmes—across the national school network. Robust evaluation via Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT) informs national guidance and rollout.
Work Package 3 responds to the urgent need to identify learners at risk of falling behind by providing new bilingual, co-designed assessment tools at key transition points. Tools support timely intervention while reducing teacher workload and aligning with the Curriculum for Wales ethos.
Purpose of the Job
To provide effective clerical support as part of the overall administrative support team for CAL:ON Cymru the national centre of excellence for literacy at Bangor University.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide effective clerical support for the range of administrative activity within CAL:ON Cymru, School of Psychology and Sports Science.
- To assist with the organisation and day to day operation of administrative processes and procedures within CAL:ON Cymru, School of Psychology and Sports Science.
- To communicate effectively with both staff, partner institutions and stakeholders and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within the University, and any external body.
- Deal with incoming mail on a daily basis and process accordingly.
- Type letters, reports, documents and meeting minutes using word processing facilities as required.
- Maintain the local filing system and ensure files required by staff members and other stakeholders are available when required.
- Maintain and update local systems and/or spreadsheets as requested by the relevant staff member/Line Manager.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the Universi...
Vacancy: Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology – SOFI, Stockholm University
The Postdoctoral position is part of the research programme “Sustainable synergies” (www.su.se/english/research/research-projects/sustainable-synergies). The aim of the programme, which is based on both internationally comparative research and in-depth analyses of Sweden and the Nordic countries, is to study how social policy and the welfare state can be developed to support a sustainable working life for everyone. In focus are the working-life transitions that individuals make during their lifecourse, and the programme examines how the interplay between different social policies can support successful transitions for different groups in the labour market. Potential interplays include between different policies within a policy area (e.g. education policy) as well as between different policy areas (e.g. health and pension policies). The programme builds upon quantitative data, and programme members make use of for instance comparative country-level data, comparative individual-level surveys, as well as individual-level register data from the Nordic countries.
Main responsibilities
Research within the programme is organized around five crucial life-course transitions: between school and work, work and family formation, work and ill health, work and retraining, and work and retirement. The postdoctoral research will be part of one or more of the work packages around these transitions, depending on research interests.
The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to develop and pursue independent research corresponding to that of the research program. An initial outline of research questions is to be included in the application in the form of a research plan. However, although independent research is essential, collaboration with senior colleagues is encouraged should opportunities arise.
Qualification requirements
In order to qualify for a Postdoctoral position, applicants are required to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant degree from another country. The degree must have been completed no later than when the employment decision is made.
Assessment criteria
The applicant must hold a doctoral degree in sociology or a related discipline. It is considered an advantage if the doctoral degree or an equivalent degree was completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Under special circumstances, an older degree may also be an advantage. Special circumstances refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to:
- The quality of earlier research and qualifications
- The degree to which the applicant’s research plan and previous research support the overall goals of the Sustainable synergies program
- Skills and experience relevant for the analysis of life-course transitions and social policy using quantitative research methods
- Written and spoken English skills, where the applicant is expected to be fluent.
About the employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2026-03-02 or as per agreement.
The Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University. The institute is an internationally leading research institute in the field of social policy, welfare, inequality and labour markets and has over 90 employees.
More information about us, please visit: www.su.se/swedish-institute-for-social-research/.
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With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
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