We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the following post in our Nursery Childcare Team: –

SENIOR CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER 

Full Time – 35.83 Hours/Week (Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 8am-6pm) 

Salary – Up To £28,292.90/annum depending on qualification 

The purpose of the Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner is: –

• To have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of high-quality childcare and education services for a diverse range of children attending North Edinburgh Childcare’s Nursery.

• To supervise the day-to-day work of team members and maintain an overview of the provision.

• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy playroom within the nursery for children aged 4 months-5 years.

Successful applicants will have experience of working in an early years setting, a sound knowledge of key documents including Realising the Ambition: Being Me, National Practice Guidance For Scotland and the Curriculum for Excellence along with the ability to support others in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality early learning and childcare service.

Practitioners will have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of a variety of settings and they must be able to promote the learning, development and all-round well-being of children by identifying and meeting their care, support and learning needs, as well as being able to oversee the work of others.

The successful candidate will be able to create a safe and stimulating environment that provides children with opportunities for overall development and will be able to take responsibility for groups of children as and when required within the provision and whilst on outings.

The successful individual must ensure promotion of the highest standards of practice by adhering to North Edinburgh Childcare’s policies and procedures, work practice documents and Competency Framework at all times.

Please note that applicants for these posts must hold the relevant qualification to apply for this post.  

Please note that all applicants for this post must be eligible to:-  

• Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council at Practitioner Level

• Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this.

The closing date for these posts is 12noon on Friday, 23 January 2026 

Please note that this post may end early if the interviews are successful before this date. 

To apply via Application Form please go to following link: –  

https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy

or email your CV to info@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

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Opera North is England’s national opera company in the North and a leading European arts organisation. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, Opera North also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room, with an enormous diversity of activity.

We create music and opera for everyone, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and sections of the community. Opera North is committed to Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity in all aspects of our recruitment and employment practices and were the first opera company to be awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status. We are keen to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within Opera North and to support this commitment and to help us develop our policies and procedures, we ask all job applicants to complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form.

If you need any help applying to a job, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk

We do not use agencies to fill our positions, no agencies please.

If not otherwise stated, all deadlines are at 23.59pm.

We regret that we cannot contact applicants individually about their applications. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the job closing, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion and keep an eye out for future vacancies.

Opera North is England’s national opera company in the North and a leading European arts organisation. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, Opera North also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room, with an enormous diversity of activity.

We create music and opera for everyone, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and sections of the community. Opera North is committed to Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity in all aspects of our recruitment and employment practices and were the first opera company to be awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status. We are keen to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within Opera North and to support this commitment and to help us develop our policies and procedures, we ask all job applicants to complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form.

If you need any help applying to a job, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk

We do not use agencies to fill our positions, no agencies please.

If not otherwise stated, all deadlines are at 23.59pm.

We regret that we cannot contact applicants individually about their applications. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the job closing, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion and keep an eye out for future vacancies.

Volunteer

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• The Old Moat Garden Centre

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• Part time

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• job requisition id
• JR011317

JOB TITLE: Garden Centre Volunteer (Shop)

SERVICE: Old Moat Garden Centre

LOCATION: Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Garden Centre Manager/Team Manager

BRIEF PURPOSE:

The Garden Centre Volunteer (Shop) roles primary focus is to serve customers in our Garden Centre Gift shop. The role may also include providing training and support to people who are using the wellbeing service as part of their recovery journey.

MAIN TASKS

• Serving customers using a computerised till, handling money and card transactions.
• Stocking up, pricing and displaying plants and garden centre items.
• Checking off new deliveries and scanning in stock.
• Taking care of and watering house plants.
• Answering customer queries or referring customers to someone who can give the necessary information within the centre.
• Keeping the shop area clean and tidy.
• Supporting and encouraging people using our wellbeing service.
• Taking part in relevant training as required.
• Ensuring high standards of tidiness and cleanliness.
• Ensuring Health & Safety regulations and procedures are adhered to (as per the Health and Safety Policy), reporting any issues to a Trainer/Manager.

BENEFITS

1. Full training in the use of a computerised till and EPOS system.

2. The opportunity to make a valuable contribution to a worthwhile project within the community.

3. Working with a positive and friendly team of people.

4. Full induction in the work of Richmond Fellowship including access to online learning to further develop skills.

5. Team discounts on items across the garden centre and café.

6. Provision of safety boots (if applicable) or funding towards purchase of own boots up to a value of £50.

7. Team Social events including a summer BBQ and Festive meal.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounts from various schemes

• Training and personal development

• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

• Free induction and role-specific training

• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision

• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence

• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

How to apply 

If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. 

Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

Closing date:

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Primary Education Sport & Wellbeing Coach (casual)

Salary: £14.00 - £21.00 per hour depending on qualification

Hours: Flexible (minimum 1 hour per week)

Contract: Sessional

Closing Date: 4th February 2026

Interview Date: w/c 9th February 2026

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic coaches to deliver engaging curricular and extra-curricular sessions in schools. Sessions will involve the delivery of PE, wellbeing, reading and maths interventions as part of our successful 'Premier League Primary Stars' and 'Team Mates' programmes.

What We Offer

• Regular hours to suit your schedule;

• London Living Wage salary as a minimum;

• Training and development opportunities across our teams;

• The opportunity to work with the official charity of a Premier League football club;

• Make a difference to the lives of young people in South London.

Job Description

As Primary Education Sport and Wellbeing Coach you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, active and engaging PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs;

• Plan and deliver various 'Premier League Primary Stars' sessions, including targeted intervention groups, classroom workshops, social action programmes and teacher PE support lessons;

• Deliver our positive mental health programme, 'Team Mates', to groups of students in years 6 and 7 in our partner schools, including workshops, assemblies and mentoring;

• Form positive relationships with all key partners involved in the programme including schools, teachers and parents;

• Support the administration elements of the programmes including data collection and input, updating monitoring and evaluation systems and completing reports for funding partners;

• Support at a variety of events throughout the year, including school tournaments and festivals, and holiday courses out of school term.

Person Specification

As successful candidate you will:

• Have experience coaching in a primary school environment, with a proven track record of achievement;

• Be an FA/UEFA qualified coach at Level 1 or above, and ideally hold other relevant qualifications e.g. PE.

• Have good knowledge of school education and mental health related illnesses;

• Be able to empathise with and give support to participants who may not feel comfortable in learning or sports-related environments;

• Have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with schools and their staff including head teachers, SENCO and Governors;

• Be available for some after school and ideally some holiday work.

Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks (including a criminal records check) before commencing employment.

Equalities

We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected.

We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.

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