NURSERY EARLY YEARS TEACHER (EYTS)MANOR LODGE SCHOOLCandidate BriefAbout Manor LodgeFounded in 1991, Manor Lodge is a vibrant and successfulindependent day school for over 450 boys and girls aged 3 -11. The school is in Shenley, Hertfordshire; the 22 acre siteencompasses a Grade 2 listed building set in opencountryside nestling within fields, woodland and wildlife, yetonly 1 mile from junction 22 of the M25.  In 2018 after many years as Deputy Head, Alyson Lobotook over the mantle of Head Teacher with a clear visionfor the school. There are two curriculums, each of equalimportance. The academic curriculum is based on thetraditional values of excellent teaching and learning,measured in academic success. Then there is the hiddenone, embedded in everything we do, delivered toenhance character, creativity, motivation, curiosity,thinking, communication, collaboration, resilience andwellbeing, modelled by teachers and everyone in theschool environment who touch our children’s lives. Thisphilosophy is based on the principle that every childdeserves a childhood.Where the indoor and outdoor classrooms work in perfect harmony.OUR VALUESWHAT WE DOBe PositiveHave IntegrityShow KindnessGive Your AllTo deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires intellectualcuriosity within each child, promotes academic excellence andindividual achievement.To offer a positive and stimulating environment that promotes thephilosophy of ‘learning without walls’.To encourage, support and invest in our staff to enable all individualsto thrive.To celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a community that values andcares for one another.To bring joy to childhood experiences by enabling our children to feelsafe and secure in an environment where each voice is heard and well-being is nurtured.OUR AIMSThe ISI Report 2023 stated that the quality of pupils’ academic and otherachievements is excellent. Pupils of all abilities achieve high standards across thecurriculum and make excellent progress from their different starting points. By the endof Year 6, the large majority of pupils are achieving, on average, two years ahead oftheir chronological age in both mathematics and English. In reading, gains madethroughout their journey means that the average Year 6 child has an average readingage of 6 years above their chronological age on leaving Manor Lodge. The inspectorsnoted that, ‘Pupils love learning; they have highly positive attitudes fostered by a richand challenging indoor and outdoor curriculum and a wide range of enrichmentopportunities.’ Our children are extremely successful in gaining entrance to highlycompetitive senior independent and state schools, with a large proportion beingawarded scholarships. Inspection evidence confirms that the school successfully meetsits aim to deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity withineach child, promotes academic excellence and individual achievement.Academic ExcellenceAt Manor Lodge we take the pastoral well-being andsafeguarding of all the members of our community, particularlythe children, very seriously. It is our firm belief that pastoral careand academic progress go hand-in-hand. Allowing children to have a childhood is at the core of ourpastoral support. We understand the importance of achievingacademic potential but not at the expense of their pastoral well-being. Aspects of the Manor Lodge community such as ourpassion for outdoor learning (and outstanding outdoor facilities),our varied sports programme, our house families, our schoolcouncil, our community projects, worry boxes and pastoral‘drop-in’ chats all contribute to creating a special culture wherewell-being is genuinely valued alongside academic progress. Wealso monitor and track the children’s attitudes to their peers,teachers, school-life and learning in order to ensure we have anexcellent understanding of how the children are feeling. ‘The quality of pupils’ personal development is excellent (ISI 2023)’Pastoral CareThe CandidateThe successful candidate will have the followingqualifications, experience and skills:ESSENTIALSAcademic Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent.Degree-level qualification in Early Childhood Education or arelated field.GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and Science atgrade C/4 or above.ExperienceProven experience working with children aged 0–5 in an earlyyears setting.Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver the Early YearsFoundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.Experience in observing, assessing, and recording children’sprogress.A dynamic, talented teacher committed to excellence,enjoyment and creativity. DESIRABLESAcademic Additional training in child development, safeguarding, orSEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).Paediatric First Aid certification.ExperienceExperience supporting children with additional needs.Previous involvement in parental engagement and partnershipworking.The CandidateThe successful candidate will have the foll...

EARLY YEARS TEACHER (EYTS)MANOR LODGE SCHOOLCandidate BriefAbout Manor LodgeFounded in 1991, Manor Lodge is a vibrant and successfulindependent day school for over 450 boys and girls aged 3 -11. The school is in Shenley, Hertfordshire; the 22 acre siteencompasses a Grade 2 listed building set in opencountryside nestling within fields, woodland and wildlife, yetonly 1 mile from junction 22 of the M25.  In 2018 after many years as Deputy Head, Alyson Lobotook over the mantle of Head Teacher with a clear visionfor the school. There are two curriculums, each of equalimportance. The academic curriculum is based on thetraditional values of excellent teaching and learning,measured in academic success. Then there is the hiddenone, embedded in everything we do, delivered toenhance character, creativity, motivation, curiosity,thinking, communication, collaboration, resilience andwellbeing, modelled by teachers and everyone in theschool environment who touch our children’s lives. Thisphilosophy is based on the principle that every childdeserves a childhood.Where the indoor and outdoor classrooms work in perfect harmony.OUR VALUESWHAT WE DOBe PositiveHave IntegrityShow KindnessGive Your AllTo deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires intellectualcuriosity within each child, promotes academic excellence andindividual achievement.To offer a positive and stimulating environment that promotes thephilosophy of ‘learning without walls’.To encourage, support and invest in our staff to enable all individualsto thrive.To celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a community that values andcares for one another.To bring joy to childhood experiences by enabling our children to feelsafe and secure in an environment where each voice is heard and well-being is nurtured.OUR AIMSThe ISI Report 2023 stated that the quality of pupils’ academic and otherachievements is excellent. Pupils of all abilities achieve high standards across thecurriculum and make excellent progress from their different starting points. By the endof Year 6, the large majority of pupils are achieving, on average, two years ahead oftheir chronological age in both mathematics and English. In reading, gains madethroughout their journey means that the average Year 6 child has an average readingage of 6 years above their chronological age on leaving Manor Lodge. The inspectorsnoted that, ‘Pupils love learning; they have highly positive attitudes fostered by a richand challenging indoor and outdoor curriculum and a wide range of enrichmentopportunities.’ Our children are extremely successful in gaining entrance to highlycompetitive senior independent and state schools, with a large proportion beingawarded scholarships. Inspection evidence confirms that the school successfully meetsits aim to deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity withineach child, promotes academic excellence and individual achievement.Academic ExcellenceAt Manor Lodge we take the pastoral well-being andsafeguarding of all the members of our community, particularlythe children, very seriously. It is our firm belief that pastoral careand academic progress go hand-in-hand. Allowing children to have a childhood is at the core of ourpastoral support. We understand the importance of achievingacademic potential but not at the expense of their pastoral well-being. Aspects of the Manor Lodge community such as ourpassion for outdoor learning (and outstanding outdoor facilities),our varied sports programme, our house families, our schoolcouncil, our community projects, worry boxes and pastoral‘drop-in’ chats all contribute to creating a special culture wherewell-being is genuinely valued alongside academic progress. Wealso monitor and track the children’s attitudes to their peers,teachers, school-life and learning in order to ensure we have anexcellent understanding of how the children are feeling. ‘The quality of pupils’ personal development is excellent (ISI 2023)’Pastoral CareThe CandidateThe successful candidate will have the followingqualifications, experience and skills:ESSENTIALSAcademic Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent.Degree-level qualification in Early Childhood Education or arelated field.GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and Science atgrade C/4 or above.ExperienceProven experience working with children aged 0–5 in an earlyyears setting.Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver the Early YearsFoundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.Experience in observing, assessing, and recording children’sprogress.A dynamic, talented teacher committed to excellence,enjoyment and creativity. DESIRABLESAcademic Additional training in child development, safeguarding, orSEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).Paediatric First Aid certification.ExperienceExperience supporting children with additional needs.Previous involvement in parental engagement and partnershipworking.The CandidateThe successful candidate will have the followingqua...

       Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

We are looking for a passionate Outdoor Tutor to lead farm-based and outdoor activities for
individuals and groups. You will play a key role in delivering fun, safe, and educational sessions,
helping students develop skills and achieve recognised qualifications.

      Why Releasing Potential?

•  Work in a tranquil outdoor environment.
•  Make a tangible impact on young people’s lives.
•  Access to ongoing professional development and training.
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Join a supportive and enthusiastic team committed to outdoor learning and wellbeing.

The Outdoor Tutor Role

As a Tutor, you’ll:

•  Lead engaging outdoor farm activities for individual students and small groups, ensuring safety

and enjoyment at all times.

•  Record student progress towards National Governing Body qualifications and maintain

accurate records using our MIS system.

•  Ensure all equipment, resources, and qualifications are in place to safely deliver activities.
•  Use Glasser’s Choice Theory to help students balance survival, love & belonging, power,

freedom, and fun.

     This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to shape brighter futures.

              What You’ll Need

•  A valid UK driving licence (essential).
•  An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
•  Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
•  Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
•  Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
•  Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting

     What We Offer

•  Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
•  34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
•  A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
•  24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
•  Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
•  A role where your work truly changes lives.

•  A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.

🛡 Safeguarding Commitment

We’re serious about safeguarding children.

All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it
involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any
criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."

"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an
enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.

   Why You’ll Love It Here

•  Real impact: Watch small steps lead to big transformations.
•  Real support: Be part of a close-knit team that has your back.
•  Real growth: Access the training and development you need to thrive.

     Apply today and join the Releasing Potential family.

Horticulture Tutor - Study Programme 1133

• Contract End Date (if applicable)
• 2026-Oct-05 00:00
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Part Time
• Hours per week
• 32 hours per week
• Location
• Greater Manchester, North West
• Salary Range
• £26,000 per annum
• About Us

• Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

  What we offer
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days.
  • 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
  • Employee Discount Scheme
• About You

• This role is ideal for:

  • An experienced horticulture professional looking to move into teaching or training, or
  • A qualified Horticulture Tutor / FE Lecturer with experience working with young people.

  You will:

  • Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Horticulture
  • Hold, or be willing to work towards, teaching and assessing qualifications
  • Be organised, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Have a genuine passion for horticulture, outdoor learning, and learner success

  Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver practical horticulture teaching and assessment
  • Support Level 1 and Level 2 learners to achieve recognised qualifications
  • Embed employability, behaviour, and personal development skills
  • Support English and maths delivery (with specialist support)
  • Maintain strong partnerships with host clubs and stakeholders
  • Use ICT and digital tools to support learning and assessment
• About the Role

• We are recruiting a Horticulture Tutor to deliver practical, vocational horticulture training to young people across our sites in Greater Manchester.

  This is a hands-on teaching role focused on Level 1 and Level 2 Practical Horticulture qualifications, with a particular emphasis on sports ground maintenance and grounds care. You will support learners from initial assessment through to successful achievement, helping them build confidence, practical skills, and clear progression routes into employment, apprenticeships, or further education.

  Teaching will be practical, engaging, and learner-focused, working with a diverse cohort of post-16 learners. Alongside vocational delivery, you will support learners’ employability, personal development, and functional skills (English and maths), working alongside specialist teams.

  You will also work closely with host clubs and external partners, maintaining strong communication and ensuring high-quality delivery throughout the academic year.

  Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available fromCentral YMCA website.Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, teacher prohibition check, the receipt of satisfactory references, overseas check (if applicable), relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosu...

JOB TITLE: Cycle Mechanic –
Cycle Saviours Social Enterprise

1.  Hours: 37.5 hrs a week, full time, permanent (Occasional weekends and evenings)
2.  Salary: £23,810 pa
3.  Responsible to: Cycle Saviours Social Enterprise Manager

4.  Organisational Background and Information

Cycle Saviours is one of a family of social enterprises developed by Milton Keynes Christian
Foundation, a local charity growing people and communities through social enterprise. The
enterprises work to change the world by reducing and utilising waste, growing and cooking
healthy food, creating community spaces and energy and supporting families to play and grow
together. Our enterprise teams are all supported by young people and volunteers outside
education and employment looking for a new way to learn and develop.

Cycle Saviours is an exciting social enterprise, staffed by amazing teams of young people outside
education and employment. We have a mission to save and renovate unwanted bikes, save the
planet and get more people on their bikes. We are currently building on our success with sales
and repairs by expanding our community, education and business engagement activities,
encouraging more people to get into cycling.

5.  Purpose

The purpose of this post is to work with and train young people on our pre-apprenticeship
programme to engage with the Cycle Saviours social enterprise to:

●  Source, refurbish and sell bikes and bike spares and repair and service customer bikes
●  Develop community activities that promote access to cycling
●  Engage young trainees in the work of the enterprise

6.  Key Targets

Enterprise success

Trainee success

7.  Main Responsibilities

Achieving income and expenditure targets, embodiment of values,
health and safety, customer satisfaction
Engagement of young people, qualification achievement, positive
progression

a)  To source, refurbish and sell donated and abandoned cycles and repair and service

customer bikes

●  Source donated and abandoned cycles and supervise the refurbishment of bikes
●  Sell bikes and bike parts
●  Carry out cycle repairs and servicing to a high standard

●  Ensure that all work is done to the highest standards and complies with all relevant health

and safety requirements

●  Ensure excellent customer service
●  Accurate maintenance of records in respect of purchases, sales and financial transactions

b)  Effectively engage trainees to work in the Cycle Saviours enterprise
●  Welcome and induct new trainees into the operation of the workshop
●  Ensure trainees are aware of processes and actions that maintain the highest standards with

respect to health and safety

●  Provide training in the requirements of good customer service and ensure that trainees use

this at all times

●  Teach trainees how to dismantle, rebuild, service and repair cycles
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Involve trainees in all aspects of running the enterprise including: ordering; budgeting;
cashing-up; customer service

●  Support and provide information for trainee target setting, monitoring and reviews
●  Support the process for ensuring the accreditation of the skills the trainees learn whilst

engaged in the enterprise

c)  Develop community activities that encourage access to cycling
●  Work with Enterprise Lead and partners to design and deliver activities that promote cycling,

health and well-being to all

●  Support the development of after-school and holiday activities
●  Arrange and deliver cycle maintenance courses in the community
●  Work with others to establish a Dr Bike service

8.  General Responsibilities

●  Attend staff meetings as required.
●  Ensure the Health and Safety and Safeguarding of all clients under responsibility
●  Maintain positive, professional relationships with all staff
●  Promote equality of opportunity
●  Promote embedded and relevant trainee learning, including maths and English
●  Commitment to environmental issues and reducing waste
●  Encourage good relations with the local community
●  Effectively represent and promote the Foundation, its vision, values and personality
●  Take appropriate responsibility for discipline
●  Maintain professional standards of conduct and confidentiality at all times
●  Be proactive in identifying opportunities for extending our work
●  Such other tasks as may from time-to-time be requested by the Director or Executive team

9.  Person Specification

●  Enterprising, cycling enthusiast with high level cycle mechanic skills
●  Qualified to at least Cytech Level 2 or equivalent
●  An ability to, and experience of working with young people
●  Creative and good at problem solving
●  A passion for cycling and the environment
●  Experience of working in a bike shop
●  Qualifications at level 2 or above in English and Maths
●  Strong team work skills and an ability to work constructively with others
●  A commitment to the completion of work and to the achievement of targets

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CW+ Art and Design Research Volunteer

About CW+

CW+ is the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Our vision is to enable every patient to receive outstanding care, in our Trust’s community
of more than 1.5 million people and beyond.

Our mission is to work with our Trust to create world-class facilities, drive innovation and
research, and enhance patient and staff wellbeing. Using our expertise in partnership
building, arts in health and healthcare innovation, we develop creative solutions to support
an evolving NHS.

We are proud pioneers in the field of Arts in Health. Built in 1993, Chelsea and Westminster
Hospital was the first hospital in the UK to lay an arts and design manifesto as part of its
build plans, briefing architects to include artworks in public and clinical areas, and having an
acquisitions and commissioning policy from its inception.

About the CW+ Arts in Health programme

Our pioneering Arts in Health programme focuses on the link between human health and
the environment, building on the robust body of evidence that outstanding design and
engagement with the arts can improve physical and mental wellbeing. We hold a collection
of more than 2,000 works of art and digital installations, many of which are on display
around our hospitals for all to enjoy. And our Arts for All programme brings daily music,
performance and creative activities into the wards, using art as a tool for healing.

Drawing on 30 years of expertise, we create environments that encourage patient recovery
and support staff in delivering the best possible care. Our Design and Environment
programme works with renowned partners who specialise in health, technology and
environmental design, to address the factors which create the optimum healing
environment. These include temperature, lighting, acoustics, air quality, closeness to nature,
wayfinding, privacy and the arts and technology.

Underpinning all of our work is an objective to grow a robust body of evidence that clearly
demonstrates the impact on patient outcomes, care delivery and cost effectiveness of these
programmes and enhancements.

Become an Art and Design Research Volunteer

This is an exciting opportunity to support the research and evaluation of the Arts in Health
programme. We are looking for an individual with an interest in arts in health, design, and
research or evaluation methods, who is looking to gain experience in data collection and
analysis in a busy healthcare setting. Duties may include:

•  Working directly with patients and staff to collect feedback on art and design

projects, using qualitative research methods such as surveys, interviews and focus
groups.

•  Assisting with the analysis of feedback data in both qualitative and quantitative

forms, and helping turn this data into useful reports and presentations.

•  Contributing to the development of new approaches to capturing feedback, such as

creative arts-based methods.

•  Assisting with the delivery of the Arts in Health programme and activities where

relevant.

•  Supporting colleagues, contributing to a happy and productive, values-driven

working environment.

•  Championing CW+’s mission and maintaining the highest standards of

professionalism and integrity.

Person specification

The Arts for All volunteer will have good research and IT skills.

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•  Excellent project support skills and strong organisational skills
•  Professional and excellent interpersonal skills
•  Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
•  An effective team worker with energy, initiative and flexibility
•  Comfortable working in a hospital/clinical environment
•

Interest in the arts and health

What does this role offer?

•  The opportunity to learn more about the CW+ Arts and Health programme, and the
impact that art and design can have on patients and staff within a busy healthcare
setting

•  Training opportunities – the chance to work with our wide network of specialists and

experts to develop skills in arts and health research and evaluation.

•  The  chance  to  meet  new  people  –  working  directly  with  our  Art  and  Environment

team, as well as other teams and the CW+ Head of Impact and Evaluation

•  Out-of-pocket expenses will be covered, including travel to and from the hospital.

Where?

The role will be based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and occasionally at West
Middlesex University Hospital. There is a free shuttle bus from Chelsea to West Middlesex if
transportation is required.

When?

Due to the training and induction required, we are looking for someone who could commit
at least one working day per week for a minimum of six months, and who would become a
key part of our team. CW+ is committed to helping our volunteers thrive and develop in
their role, and ensuring we provide exciting opportunities, training and support.

If you are interested in working with us at CW+ o...