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Job Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR  OF STUDIES (ADOS)  & LONDON COORDINATOR

Responsible  to: Director of Studies

Main Purpose:  The ADOS  is an important  role on  the Summer  School as it  supports  the  Director of Studies
throughout  the course, enabling them to deliver  an effective curriculum  by leading and inspiring  the teaching
team. The ADOS  will also lead the London trips, taking the operational lead and responsibility  for the smooth
running  of  these  trips.  Accommodation  will  be  provided  by  the  school  throughout  –  this  may  be  school
boarding  or external rented  accommodation, depending  on the needs  of the course.

The London trips are 4-day experiences  with all activities, accommodation, transport and meals pre-arranged
by an experienced  tour  operator. Adequate  time off will  be given prior  to/following the London  trip.  During
these  trips,  the  ADOS  will  stay  in  either  twin  (same  gender)  or  single  occupancy  hotel  accommodation.  A
mobile  app  is  used  to coordinate  the  trip  and  assistance  is  available,  both  from  the  wider  summer  school
team and the tour operator.

Course Dates:  The  ADOS  role will run  for 4 weeks (see  breakdown  below)  and the  successful  candidate  will
be  available  for the  entirety  and  be  able  to commit  some  time  before the  course  to work with  the  DOS  in
allocating classes and  becoming  familiar  with  the  curriculum  (compensation  to be discussed).  If candidates
have holidays, weddings, graduations  etc booked, they must mention  this at the interview stage. Time off for
such events  cannot be guaranteed  otherwise.

Key dates for ADOS role:

-  Prior to 26th June 2026: ADOS  will liaise with the Course Director (Teams meetings),  and be provided

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with all the information regarding  the London trip
26th June: induction  day in London (ADOS  to brief the London team)
27th – 30th June: London trip  1
30th June: transfer to Sedbergh  with students
1st July: day off
2nd – 4th July: ADOS  attends main  site induction  and begins  meeting with  DOS and teaching team
4th – 18th July: ADOS  assists the DOS with the administration  of the academic programme.  They may
have some teaching duties.
18th  –  21st  July:  London  trip  2  –  ADOS  will  travel  to  London  with  the  students  and  other  staff
member(s)  and return  to Sedbergh  afterwards, to continue  with supporting  the DOS.
25th  –  28th  July:  London  trip  3  –  ADOS  will  travel  to  London  with  the  students  and  other  staff
member(s)  and their  contract will end  after this trip.

Summer  School roles are residential  and involve  variable  hours, including  evenings  and weekends.  Weekly
pay reflects both  active working hours  and periods  of standby/on-call  duty. Staff receive one full day off per
week and reasonable  daily rest periods.

The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school/London, unless  on a journey
accompanying  students.

Roles and Responsibilities  (ADOS):

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Setting and maintaining  exemplary  standards  of organisation, teaching, planning,  time-management
and professionalism.

•  The  preparation  of your  own  dynamic  and  communicative  lessons  and  activities  across a  range  of

levels to multinational  pupil  groups of various ages.

•  Providing  support,  guidance  and  feedback  for  academic  staff  in  the  preparation  and  delivery  of

lessons.

•  Assisting  the  DOS  in  conducting  formal  observations  of teaching  staff and  offering  fair  and  useful

feedback.

•  Assisting  the  DOS  in  allocating  pupils  to the  most appropriate  class and  maintaining  accurate  class

lists.

•  Ensuring  that class attendance  registers, records of work and lesson plans are undertaken  and in line

with GDPR  protocols.

•  Assisting  the DOS  in  ensuring  end  of course  reports  are written  in  a meaningful  and timely  manner

for every pupil.

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Supporting  the  DOS  in  the  running  of the  Community  Engagement  programme,  including  ensuring
all risk  assessments  are in place and adhered  to.

Supporting  the  DOS and Operations  Director in the  organisation of the end  of week presentation  of
awards and certificates.

Liaising with teachers and pastoral staff on student  welfare in the classroom.

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•  Encouraging and supporting  open communication  and mutual  support  between  all staff.
•  Assisting  at any time, whether  on duty  or not, with an emergency  or where  a student  is injured.
•  Undertaking  some  pastoral care, activities, supervision  and  overnight  duties  as required  by  all staff

and outlined  on the Teams schedule.

•  Undertaking  any other duties  as required  by the Director of Studies  or Course Director.

Roles and Responsibilities  (London Coordinator):

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Liaising  with  the  Course  Director  prior  to  the  first  London  trip  (via  Teams)  to  ensure  they  are
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Location: Wood Green

Contract: Part Time (3 days per week)

Salary: £15,664

Position: Charity Sales Assistant

Employer: Traid

Reporting to: Shop Manager

Apply

The Role: 

Traid is looking for a motivated Charity Sales Assistant who wants a job with real purpose, loves retail, fashion, and wants to work in charity and second-hand clothing. In this role, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the shop, providing great customer service, driving sales, pricing products and merchandising.

Traid shops are busy stores that need vibrant people who can deal with high volumes of customers and keep our shop floors constantly stocked. Behind the scenes, Traid store teams also hang, tag and price large deliveries of clothes that come from our central warehouse.

Traid is a London living wage employer who loves to promote staff to senior positions from within.

Find out more about Traid here.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide Traid customers with excellent service and the best in-store experience.
• Ensure the smooth operational running of the shop.
• Process the weekly delivery and keep the shop floor stocked.
• Be a shop cashier and balance the till at the end of the day.
• Implement and process Gift Aid donations.
• Be responsible for the store in the Manager’s absence.
• Be a brand ambassador for Traid.

Ideal candidate: 

• Has a passion for second-hand clothing, with a strong interest in fashion and knowledge of brands.
• Enjoys collaborating and working as part of a team.
• Has stamina to work in an incredibly busy retail store.
• Has a good track record of reliability in previous posts, with previous customer service experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A creative thinker, who uses their initiative to find the best possible solution in every situation.
• Willing to be flexible with hours and working days.

Location: Clapham

Contract: Part Time (2 days per week)

Salary: £10,443

Position: Charity Sales Assistant

Employer: Traid

Reporting to: Shop Manager

Apply

The Role: 

Traid is looking for a motivated Charity Sales Assistant who wants a job with real purpose, loves retail, fashion, and wants to work in charity and second-hand clothing. In this role, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the shop, providing great customer service, driving sales, pricing products and merchandising.

Traid shops are busy stores that need vibrant people who can deal with high volumes of customers and keep our shop floors constantly stocked. Behind the scenes, Traid store teams also hang, tag and price large deliveries of clothes that come from our central warehouse.

Traid is a London living wage employer who loves to promote staff to senior positions from within.

Find out more about Traid here.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide Traid customers with excellent service and the best in-store experience.
• Ensure the smooth operational running of the shop.
• Process the weekly delivery and keep the shop floor stocked.
• Be a shop cashier and balance the till at the end of the day.
• Implement and process Gift Aid donations.
• Be responsible for the store in the Manager’s absence.
• Be a brand ambassador for Traid.

Ideal candidate: 

• Has a passion for second-hand clothing, with a strong interest in fashion and knowledge of brands.
• Enjoys collaborating and working as part of a team.
• Has stamina to work in an incredibly busy retail store.
• Has a good track record of reliability in previous posts, with previous customer service experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A creative thinker, who uses their initiative to find the best possible solution in every situation.
• Willing to be flexible with hours and working days.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

HR Assistant

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organisation and support managers across a wide range of HR matters, working within our small professional HR team.

About Simon Community Scotland

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live, with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances. Everything we do is about and for people, the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness. Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.

Day by day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We are here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards a positive future. We offer support across a range of service delivery points; Street Outreach teams, Housing First initiatives, Floating Support, Information Hubs, Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), Supported Accommodations, Emergency Accommodation, Rapid Access Accommodation, and our own rented properties. These services are delivered across many local authorities within Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.

We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team. To make a difference, we need to work flexibly, with everyday leadership and a ‘can-do’ approach. We want to make it right and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other.

Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. Find out more about our services here. https://www.simonscotland.org/get-help/our-support-services/

Job Role

The HR Department is a core function within the organisation, providing support and guidance to line managers and staff in relation to our HR policies and processes that are effective and efficient to improve service delivery.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced HR Assistant to join our small professional HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organisation and support managers across a wide range of HR matters.

The HR team provides a range of services to deliver a workforce that is fit for purpose, skilled, engaged and in the right place at the right time to deliver a high quality, person centered service to our stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in providing HR guidance and support to managers on all HR related matters.

The HR team manages the employee lifecycle, recruitment, employee relation, staff benefits and payroll to align workforce planning with organisational objectives.  Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be a key member of the HR team, working closely with our colleagues to ensure they have the support and working environment they need to deliver a high standard of care to the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance to staff and line managers in line with organisational policies and processes.

• Preparing contracts of employment in line with department processes and procedures.

• Advise stakeholders on HR policies and practices in line with statutory and organisational entitlement.

• Advise on and, where appropriate, support informal resolutions to employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.

• Ensuring HR policies and processes are being followed when advising on HR activities in line with statutory compliance.

• Support managers to investigate non-complex matters in connection with formal processes and procedures. This includes participation in investigations, reviewing management statements of cases and attending hearings in support of the manager.

• Assist and advise managers in reducing and maintaining acceptable levels of attendance in line with the Attendance Management policy. Support managers by providing advice and guidance, attendance at formal and informal review meetings, disciplinary hearings and reviewing management statements.

• Support HR projects, coordinating these appropriately. This may include the production of performance management r...

Join STEM Learning's small but supportive HR team to help us deliver excellent, efficient HR administration across the full HR lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and induction, learning and development and off boarding.

Key responsibilities will involve:

• Delivery of a high-quality and proactive recruitment service ensuring we provide an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment, onboarding and induction process.
• Maintaining accurate paper and electronic employee records and processing people changes efficiently and accurately via our HR Information System (HRIS).
• Responsible for the issuing of mandatory training and ensuring 100% completion across the organisation, as well as supporting with the organisation of other learning and development activities.
• Working collaboratively with our Wellbeing Champions group to develop wellbeing and engagement activities.
• Supporting with and participating in the delivery of some exciting upcoming HR projects.
• Responding to general HR queries efficiently and accurately, triaging and escalating to the HR Manager as required.

Due to the nature of the role and sensitivity of the data being processed, integrity and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements.

You will also:

• Have experience in HR administration and / or general administration with an interest in HR and a keenness to develop HR skills and knowledge.
• Be enthusiastic, with a positive, open, people focused approach.
• Have strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with varying deadlines.
• Have proficient digital skills, including confidence in using tools such as Microsoft 365 and a willingness to learn new systems. Experience of using HR Information Systems or Applicant Tracking Systems would be advantageous.
• Have sound judgement and discretion, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.
• Enjoy working with others and value collaboration to achieve shared goals

STEM Learning’s vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Day off on your birthday
• Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
• Access to an attractive pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits and discounts scheme

Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
• A covering letter explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion to find out more about the role, please contact Becky Dobson (HR Manager) at 01904 948720 or email b.dobson@ stem.org.uk

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HR Assistant

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to make a difference?

DEBRA is recruiting for an HR Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team at our office in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, with some home working optional.

You will join us on a Part Time basis working 21 hours per week, earning a salary of £15,000 per annum.

About DEBRA

We are a national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.

Main Activities

• Coordinate job adverts, screen CVs, and manage interview scheduling
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system
• Be the go-to for employee HR queries and support
• Assist in handling employee concerns and escalating when needed
• Manage HR databases and prepare reports and documentation
• Supporting with project work, policy updates, and workforce planning

Personal Specification

• Previous experience in an HR administration role
• Confident handling sensitive information and employee relations matters
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, supportive approach with the ability to work independently
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is beneficial but not essential

Why work for us here at DEBRA!

Mission, Vision & Values

Our mission is a world where no one suffers with Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Our vision is that we live in a world where no one suffers with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and we provide lifelong care, while seeking cures, for all those affected/impacted by living with EB.

Our values are based around respect, passion, care, inclusivity and we are committed to making a difference. These values are the foundation of our culture and are a significant element of being a Great place to Work.

We offer a competitive salary, along with rewards & benefits which include:

• Auto enrolment Pension with DEBRA contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program which offers 24/7 access for colleagues and their families
• Employee Discounts Platform – includes Gym membership, Cinema, Holiday, various high street retailers, cashback card, eVoucher and much more.
• Annual Leave 25 days plus Bank Holiday (pro rata for part time employees)

Please note: DEBRA takes its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we would like you to be aware that all positions within our organisation require a DBS check and two work satisfactory references. We are committed to working towards our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy in all areas of our work including recruitment. Please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments to during our recruitment or interview process.

HR Assistant - Person Specification

Criteria
Right to work
Qualifications
Skills,
Experience and
Knowledge

Personal
Attributes

Other

Right to live and work in the UK
CIPD level 3
Experience in a HR administrative
environment

Experience of working in a Health or Social
care/Hospice setting
Experience of working in a multi
professional setting
Experience of working to help resolve
Employee Relations issues
Experience of using a HR system to
administer compliance checks maintain
employment records and provide reports
using data analysis
Experience of using Staffology
Excellent ICT experience and skills
including Microsoft Word and Excel
An understanding of confidentiality and
GDPR
Ability to work under pressure and
prioritise in a busy and varied work
environment
Experience of administration of the
employee life cycle from recruitment to
exit interviews
Ability to plan, organise workload with
excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills both
verbal and in writing
Ability to produce written materials for a
variety of audiences
A professional & competent manner

Ability to deliver excellent customer
service experience
Able to be flexible with hours if/when
required to meet the needs of the service
Ability to be pragmatic, have a hands-on
approach, to achieve practical solutions.
Evidence of CPD
Professional membership of CIPD

Desirable

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NOTE

The duties and responsibilities referred to are an outline only and may be changed in
conjunction with the post holder, and in accordance with the needs of the Hospice.

Please visit the Halton Haven Hospice website for further information and application forms:
https://www.haltonhaven.org.uk/join-us/

Any offer of employment will be conditional and subject to satisfactory references; pre-
employment medical screening, compliance checks as deemed appropriate to the role
including disclosure and barring check.