The Director of Children’s Ministry is a key role within the staff team at St Stephen’s.

Currently there are 4 main strands to our children’s ministry that this person will lead and oversee:

• Church based kid’s ministry and discipleship.
• Community pre-school and families (led by part-time communities families pastor).
• School’s ministry (currently 3 local primary schools); and
• Parenting (building community and pastoral support).

We are looking for a committed leader with a heart for children and families to oversee and grow our 0–11 ministry. You’ll provide strategic leadership, recruit and train volunteers, and help shape a thriving ministry rooted in whole-life discipleship.

St Stephens Church

St Stephen’s is a vibrant, growing Evangelical Charismatic Resource Church with around 500 adults, 100 children and 80 youth, supported by a committed staff and volunteer team. St Stephen's. Our vision is simple: Love God, Grow Disciples, Transform Communities. Sundays sit at the heart of our life together, with three services that gather us for worship, teaching and prayer, alongside a wide and active ministry across generations and a strong commitment to serving and resourcing the wider church

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Whether you're newly qualified or looking to build your coaching experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with university students and make a real impact on both participation and competitive sport.

As a volunteer coach, you’ll support enthusiastic players of all abilities and help shape the future of sport at Chester.

The club trains as follows: Mondays 17:00-18:30 Thursday 18:00-19:30 Sundays 14:30-16:30

Key duties and responsibilities

To lead and deliver structured coaching sessions to all members of the club, being inclusive of all abilities

To work collaboratively with club captains and committee members

To follow the sportCHESTER coaches code of conduct

To act in a professional manner as expected of a sports’ coach

To hold a Level 1 coaching qualification in the relevant sport

Experience of playing the relevant sport to at least club standard

To undertake a DBS prior to commencement

To complete university safeguarding training

We are looking for someone who can start immediately and can work with the club until April/May time with the possibility of the role continuing into next year.

To show your expression of interest, please send your playing/coaching CV to clubsport@chester.ac.uk

Job Title

Supply Additional Needs Assistant

Post Holder

Accountable To  Delivery Team Manager – Health and Social Care, Childcare

Supported Programmes and Sport

Responsible
For

Department

HSC

Overall Purpose of Job

To support and engage students in a range of tasks and activities and to assist
Lecturers to work with groups of students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To …………………………………

•  Undertake support for individual or group as requested by Assistant Principal,

Curriculum Manager or Lecturer.

•  Assist in the implementation of plans, which have been devised by a

lecturer and/or other agencies as required.

•  Monitor on an informal basis the progress of pupils in learning and behaviour.
•  Carry out assessment procedures under the direction of class lecturer.
•  Help students with personal care, which may include toileting, administering

of medication and assistance with feeding.

•  Liaise with Portfolio staff, visiting staff, other agencies and homes as

required.

•  Prepare brief reports and/or attend reviews for individual students as

requested by Assistant principal, Delivery Team Manager or Course Tutor.

•  Attend meetings as requested by Assistant Principal/ Delivery Team

Manager.

•  Take part in an annual review with Delivery Team Manager.
•  Attendance at internal and external meetings as required.

To undertake Personal and Professional Development:

•  Adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the College

•  Develop and maintain high quality standards appropriate to the post

•  Develop and maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking

relevant professional development

To demonstrate appropriate Competency and Behaviours:

•  Promote and comply with legislation including Health and Safety, Equalities

and Inclusion, General Data Protection Regulation, Prevent and
Safeguarding

•  Conduct yourself at all times in line with our college values and behaviours

•  Comply with College Policies and Procedures relating to Staff and Students

You may also be required to:

•  To support the work of the College in terms of recruitment, marketing and

resourcing as required

•  Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective

management of the College as directed

The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current
situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and
requirement of the College.

Signed …………………………………………………… Date ………………………
(Staff Member)

Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ………………………
(Line Manager)

JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

SCQF Level 7 or equivalent work experience
Experience in dealing with children and young people
Relevant qualifications

KNOWLEDGE

Able to follow guidance and work co-operatively

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience as a Classroom Assistant

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Flexible and adaptable
Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at
all levels (internal and external) and to promote the College
An approachable, calm and friendly manner

OTHER ABILITIES/QUALITIES

Effective prioritisation and organisational skills
Able to plan ahead and anticipate support needs
Capacity to work under pressure
Ability to work effectively within a team
E-literate and competent in developing, administering and using
PC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulate
and disseminate information
Have a strong sense of purpose and the drive to achieve agreed
goals
Ability to maintain a tidy and organised workspace

ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS

Commitment to continuous professional development
Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work
and conduct
A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge
up to date and improving your capabilities. Formally recording your
learning to show that you are actively committed to the
development of your career

WORK-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES

The ability to be flexible and provide support to other team
members

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Are you passionate about creating a safer church for all?

Do you understand the significance of protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults and preventing abuse from happening?

Do you have the skills to inspire and equip others to understand the importance of safeguarding in a church context?

The Dioceses of Durham and Carlisle are looking for experienced, dynamic and engaging trainers to join our small and friendly freelance training team to deliver the Leadership core safeguarding learning pathway (as per the Church of England’s Safeguarding Learning & Development Framework 2024) to those who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the church. This includes members of clergy, parish safeguarding officers, churchwardens, leaders of children and young people groups, and licensed lay ministers.

The Diocese of Carlisle and The Diocese of Durham work closely together to deliver high standard and effective training that has a positive impact. We would therefore ideally like applicants to be prepared to deliver to both dioceses. The majority of this will be online via Zoom, so you can work from home. You will require your own IT equipment. There will also be opportunity for delivery of face-to-face training depending upon your location.

What you’ll do:

• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Deliver interactive safeguarding training with a co-facilitator.
• Assist participants to connect the Church’s mission and theological foundations with what good leadership looks like in a safeguarding context.
• Promote the importance of reflecting on the impact that abuse and trauma have on individual’s lives, relationships and community settings and pro socially model the importance of keeping everyone safe in our church communities.
• Develop your skills and grow confidence in the use of Zoom as a virtual learning platform.
• Attend termly face-to-face trainers’ meetings if available to do so. (This is not compulsory but is encouraged for team development opportunities).

What we’re looking for:

• Proven safeguarding expertise (education, social care, youth work, or related field).
• Training or teaching experience (formal qualification desirable / relevant experience).
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work flexibly with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Freelance self-employed trainers.

We offer:

• Competitive freelance rates for delivery and mileage for any related travel.
• Facilitation training of the Leadership pathway materials.
• Opportunities to observe experienced trainers and a settling in package to equip you to feel confident in delivery.
• Flexible working opportunities (day and evenings available).
• Being part of an experienced and supportive team.

How to apply:

Send your CV, a short cover letter, and details of your safeguarding training experience by email, using the subject line ‘Freelance Safeguarding Trainer Application,’ to both Diocesan Safeguarding Officers:

• Beth Miller - beth.miller@durham.anglican.organd
• Jo Van Lachterop - safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk

Closing date for registration of interest is Friday, 23rd January 2026.  We will arrange to meet with those who are successful with the application on a date to be arranged.  As with all recruitment in the Church of England, appointments are in line with the Safer Recruitment & People Management Policy (2021) and you may be required to undertake a DBS check.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact either Beth Miller (email as above or call 07968 034075) or Jo Van Lachterop (email as above or call 07458 016884).

Both the Diocese of Carlisle and the Diocese of Durham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Other supporting documents:

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy

Clergy

Plymstock & Hooe: Interim Priest in Charge (3 Year Post)

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on 10th February 2026

Interview date: 25th & 26th February 2026

PLYMSTOCK & HOOE – ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS, ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST AND CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

INTERIM PRIEST IN CHARGE (3 YEAR POST)

We are seeking a full-time interim stipendiary priest who will:

• Prayerfully help us grow and develop our vision
• Have deep faith and spirituality, inspiring others
• Connect with all ages and engage in community life
• Value inclusivity and growth
• Have proven experience of growing the church
• Be an active listener eager to share Christ’s love

We are praying for a Priest in Charge to lead us in embracing the diocesan vision and growing our Christian community in Plymstock and Hooe. There is a strong team to support you, including a SSOM, a committed PCC and dedicated lay leaders, including LLMs and Anna Chaplaincy team. You also have a choice of two well positioned vicarages, each offering four bedrooms and comfortable living space.

Please contact the Ven. Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth 01752 858382 or ADP@exeter.anglican.org

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.

Clergy

Plympton St Mary and Plympton St Maurice: Interim Priest in Charge (3 Year Post)

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on 12th February 2026

Interview date: 26th & 27th February 2026

INTERIM PRIEST IN CHARGE (3 YEAR POST)

We are seeking a full-time interim stipendiary priest who:

• Is a community minded visionary leader able to share faith effectively
• Is prayerful and mature in faith
• Is inclusive and relational, who can collaboratively build teams
• Is happy to work with children, families and schools
• Is comfortable engaging people from a variety of backgrounds
• Is comfortable engaging both churches in generosity and giving
• Is competent in conducting creative flexible worship

We pray for a Priest in Charge with a heart for mission in Plympton. The two parishes span a large area to the east of Plymouth encompassing communities with differing identities. We have a strong team to support you, including a Team Vicar, SSOM, PTOs, full PCCs and lay leaders, including LLMs and a Team Administrator. The vicarage is well-positioned offering four bedrooms and comfortable living space.

Please contact the Ven Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth on 01752 858382 or ADP@exeter.anglican.org

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

This is a full time position 40 hours per week.

The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies.

The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years setting, who is beginning to demonstrate ability to lead, support and nurture others within a team and is an excellent role model to others, including apprentices, volunteers and students. The candidate should have at least a level 3 qualification in early years and taken on at least one additional role, such as an Acorn Mentor, Health and Safety Rep, Employee Forum Rep etc. The ideal candidate should have an eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills with the support of senior staff and be keen to progress and develop their career with Acorn.

• To support a holistic approach to the curriculum
• To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met
• To ensure a high level of emotional well-being among children
• To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice
• To demonstrate Acorn’s ethos, values policies and procedures in your practice and be a good role model.
• A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS, including the statutory guidance
• To have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures withing Acorn and for external agencies
• To carry out tasks requested
• To lead the room in the absence of the Senior or Deputy manager within the room
• To work in partnership with the Senior or Deputy within the room to ensure smooth day to day running of your group.

• To support and nurture staff in your group, in particular apprentices, students and volunteers.

• To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual interests, need and/or stage of development
• To demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure
• To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents/carers
• To safeguard all children in our care following procedures outlined in Acorns policy and external procedures
• To ensure the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum, providing awe, wonder and opportunities for children to think critically and independently
• To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside
• To ensure children’s interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children’s thinking and learning.
• To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff.
• To begin to take lead on aspects of the role with the support of the Senior or Deputy within the room (e.g. mentoring, health and safety, etc)
• To continue to develop your leadership skills through direct support from the Senior of Deputy within the room.
• To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children whilst maintaining a safe and stimulating environment and keeping high levels of supervision of the whole group.
• To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential
• To understand and implement planning in the moment
• To carry out observations regularly and ensure they are of high quality and in-line with Acorn’s recommendations for planning in the moment
• To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent, physically challenged and able to take informed risks and are making progress to their full potential.
• To complete paperwork in relation to the child, ...

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Pre-assessment Administrator

Pre Assessment Administrator

Chichester | Admin | Permanent | Part Time

10 hours per week

£24,531 pro rata

Nuffield Health is the charity that’s building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to community programmes – we’ll do whatever it takes to look after the UK’s wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you.

Our Pre-Assessment department at Chichester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Assessment Administrator. As the main contact in the department you’re responsible for assisting patients and ensuring they have the information they need. Providing effective and efficient administration the role supports the Pre-Assessment Team in the day-to-day running of the department

As our Pre-Assessment Administrator you will:

• Respond promptly to patient queries via phone and email liaising with clinical staff as necessary

• Coordinate pre-assessment and anaesthetic clinics, including booking and rescheduling appointments and preparing patient packs.

• Supporting clinical team to effectively manage staffing levels by opening and closing clinics

• Maximise theatre capacity by managing patient completed pre-assessment list

• Updating shared database to ensure surgical dates are accurate

• Uploading clinical documents to the patient’s electronic record accurately

• Ensuring patient documents have been reviewed by clinical staff

• Providing administration support to the clinical team

• Responsible for managing and updating clinic forms

• Liaise with the Bookings, Theatre, Ward teams and Medical Secretaries to facilitate a smooth journey for the patient

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. 

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

It starts with you.

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

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We are looking for an experienced maintenance person to work from 7.00am to 4.00pm or from 10.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Friday and all year round.

Application forms and job descriptions are available below; and should be returned to:

The HR Officer
Shoreham College
St. Julian’s Lane
Shoreham-By-Sea
West Sussex
BN43 6YW

Shoreham College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We will process your data for recruitment purposes only. If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will keep your data on our systems for 6 months in case any similar future roles become available. If you have any objections to us storing your data for this purpose please email data@shorehamcollege.co.uk. For further information about our compliance with GDPR please see our privacy notice.

Would you like to support a youth-focussed, cross-community programme and be part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement?


Could you undertake a range of administrative and service support duties to ensure the overall success of the Humankind programme? 

• Provide administrative and practical support to the Humankind Manager relating to all aspects of programme delivery.
• Make bookings and logistical arrangements for programme activities and events.
• Supporting the promotion of the Humankind programme across a range of networks.
• Work with comms team on implementing communications plan promoting programme opportunities and activities.
• Supporting the Humankind Manager in meeting financial reporting requirements for funder.
• Processing expenses, raising invoices and making payments.
• Supporting monitoring and evaluation during programme activities.
• Organising, collating and supporting the reporting of monitoring and evaluation information.

• Proven administration experience, including administering financial processes, knowledge of databases and an ability to analyse information.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Competence using Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation, including reporting on projects.
• GCSE maths and English (or equivalent).

Interested?

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.