Open the Book – Regional Training and Development Officer (Mid & North England)

The aim of Open the Book is to equip people to share Bible stories with children in an accessible and enjoyable way for those of all faiths and none.

Job details

Location: Home based with regular regional travel

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week)

Salary Range: £27,000 to £29,000 per annum – pro-rated up to £18,000 (3 days)

Bible Society believes that the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.

The aim of Open the Book is to equip people to share Bible stories with children in an accessible and enjoyable way for those of all faiths and none. We’re looking for a Training and Development Officer to inspire, support and develop existing Open the Book teams of volunteers from local churches as well as grow new teams in this region.

A skilled communicator, you will have knowledge of and empathy with the churches in your region and proven experience of both delivering training and building excellent working relationships. You will also have a personal passion for the Bible to be heard. Training will be delivered both in-person and online and the successful candidate will be comfortable working in a hybrid way, happy to travel throughout the region and able to complete necessary admin for the role.

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If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest and suitability for this position.

Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.

Closing date: 25 January 2026

Interview dates: 4 and 5 February 2026

Our commitment

As a Christian organisation, we believe you were created with a unique character. You have gifts and abilities that are all your own, so we're willing to explore how what you have might fit what we need.

The checklist

We know there's no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you can even think of applying to work for us. If you think you've got most of what we want and you're excited about what we're doing, go ahead.

It's personal

You have a life outside work, and we want you to be able to live it well, so we're happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home. We aren't impressed if you respond to emails at midnight.

Learn and grow

When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits you and it benefits us. We're committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish and be the best they can be, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart

We believe in home working where it's appropriate – and during lockdown we made that work really well. But we know how important it is to meet face to face, too. We're committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire Bible Society family. As such, Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.

Level ground

We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need us to make any adjustments for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.

Job Details

Work Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Worked across 5 in 7 days on a rota basis but will include a mixture of office hours, and evening/weekend work in line with the needs of the programme. We are open to discussing flexible working

Salary: £30,000–£33,000 per annum (FTE, dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Line manager: Head of Programming

Responsible for: Inspirers

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays FTE. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. Bank holiday working required.

Location: Usually Winchester Science Centre with occasional working required at Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh. Onsite presence is essential for the majority of this role.

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, enhanced pension contribution, inflationary pay rise subject to charity performance and more.

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026 Please note, we’ll accept applications until the closing date, but we may start interviewing earlier - so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews:

Our interview process is designed to be relaxed and informative, and will include an in-person interview, tour and a brief task. Depending on the number of applicants, we may also arrange an informal Teams call prior to meeting in person. We look forward to getting to know candidates through a two-way process, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn about us and what it’s like to work at Wonderseekers.

About our Charity

Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on Earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year. Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included.

The Role

The Creative Programme Producer is a dynamic and imaginative individual who brings projects from concept to delivery with creative flair and precision. Responsible for a portfolio of events, live demonstrations, exhibitions, and content strands, the role will inspire, entertain, and connect with audiences, particularly children and families.

The Creative Programme Producer plays a key role in embedding new exhibitions and spaces into the public programme, ensuring they deliver their intended objectives and remain fresh, engaging, and commercially effective. The role works closely with the Creative Learning Producer, Planetarium Officer, Business Development Officer, ECO team, and Children’s Voice steering group to ensure joined-up, inclusive, and child-centred programming across all areas of the visitor offer.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Creative Design

• Design and deliver the creative vision of the public programme, ensuring all content is bold, imaginative, and of consistently high quality.
• Develop and produce shows, exhibitions, events, and digital content that align with organisational strategy.
• Seek out, negotiate with, contract, and collaborate with creatives, performers, and scientists to deliver innovative experiences.
• Support the transition of new exhibitions and capital projects into the live programme, embedding them into the visitor offer and sustaining long-term engagement.
• Work with the Children’s Voice steering group to test ideas, shape activities, and ensure young people’s perspectives are central to programming.
• Collaborate with the ECO team to ensure accessibility and inclusion are embedded across all activities, and that Inspirers are equipped and supported to deliver successfully.

Project & Production Management

• Lead projects from start to finish, managing planning, ...

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Please find the application form and further details below. If you have any questions contact the HR department on 01823 328231 or email recruitment@kings-taunton.co.uk

Please note we do not accept CV’s as a method of application.

King’s College Taunton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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STAFF

We are delighted that you are considering joining our energetic, forward-thinking and inspiring team!

Hoe Bridge is an exceptional school and an amazing place to either start or continue your career. We offer super working conditions with a lively, fun and hardworking atmosphere. Hoe Bridge staff are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. They act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up to date and are self-critical, forging positive professional relationships and working with parents in the best interests of all pupils.

For all applications, references will be sought before candidates are invited for interview and as part of our shortlisting process, all applicants, regardless of the role being applied for, will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

All candidates are encouraged to read the policies below before applying:

Job Type: Teaching

Contract: Full Time

We are seeking a Computer Science Teacher (Senior) to teach across both the Senior Prep and Senior School. With a strong background in delivering Computer Science from Year 7 to GCSE, you will demonstrate the expertise to challenge and extend pupils. Your enthusiasm for problem-solving, digital literacy, and computational thinking will inspire a love of Computing in all pupils.

Application deadline: 9.00 am Monday 26 January 2026

For more information, please  click here for the Computer Science Teacher (Senior) candidate Information

Thursday 22 January - Pre-Prep, 9.15 am

Tuesday 3 February - Prep/Senior, 9.15 am

 BLYTHSWOOD JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title:

Sorter / Shop Assistant

Reports to:

Missional Shop Manager

Place of Work:

Inverness Harbour Road Shop

2. JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to the success of the shop by processing donated goods, maintaining high standards of
presentation and customer service, and assisting in the day-to-day operation of the shop. The role plays
a key part in maximising income, supporting volunteers, and promoting Blythswood’s mission and values.

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Head of Retail UK

Scotland Area Retail Manager

Missional Shop Manager

Sorter / Shop Assistant

4. BLYTHSWOOD’S VISION AND MISSION

Our Vision
To see people’s lives being changed for good and forever as they are released from poverty, trauma and
exploitation, and receive eternal life through the saving power of Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
To show God’s love, and offer the compassion, relief and hope that can change lives for good and
forever.
-  We bring good into times of crisis and extreme poverty through acts of kindness and the provision of

immediate relief.

-  We help people to change their longer-term futures for good through education and rehabilitation.
-  In all our work, we seek to tell people of God’s love in sending his only Son, Jesus, so that those who
believe in him might not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). This is the good news that can
change lives forever.

We believe we can have the greatest impact for good by reaching out to people who are experiencing the
greatest disadvantage. Working with local partners who understand the needs of their communities, we
have opportunities to serve people in parts of Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa.

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5. MAIN TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job-Related
1.  Receive, sort and process donated goods safely and efficiently, separating saleable stock,

recycling and waste as directed.

2.  Assist with pricing, displaying and selling goods to maintain high stock quality and presentation

standards.

3.  Provide excellent customer service, ensuring customer needs are met and promoting the Gift Aid

scheme.

4.  Operate the till competently, including reconciliation, banking and handling Gift in Kind goods.
5.  Open and close the shop as required, deputising for the Shop Manager when necessary.
6.  Maintain security of premises, stock and cash, and support authorised fundraising campaigns in-

store.

7.  Minimise waste and maximise reuse/recycling in line with Blythswood’s environmental

commitments.

8.  Contribute to continuous improvement of shop performance and customer experience.
9.  Support cover in other Blythswood shops as required.

Staff-Related
10. Work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers, supporting and guiding them as appropriate.
11. Follow Blythswood’s procedures manual and uphold the Christian ethos of the organisation.

Standards
12. Maintain a safe and clean working environment in line with Health & Safety policy and good
housekeeping practice.
13. Report problems, incidents, accidents or concerns promptly to the Shop Manager.
14. Ensure safe handling of high-risk goods.
15. Identify and communicate training needs for self, colleagues and volunteers.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as
required by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the
organisation.

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6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Within the Organisation
•  Head of Retail UK
•  Scotland Area Retail Manager
•  Shop Manager / Assistant Manager
•  Delivery/collections van driver
•  Head office warehouse, administration and finance staff
•  Staff and volunteers at shop.

Outwith the Organisation
•  Customers
•  Other local community organisations.

7. PERSON SPECIFICATION

   QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

1.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
2.  Health and safety awareness
3.  Adequate numeric skills
4.  To be fit for heavy lifting and prolonged standing

Preferred

1.  Knowledge of current fashion
2.  Knowledge of household items, toys etc

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1.  Empathy with the Christian ethos of Blythswood Care
2.  Exceptional ability to relate to and develop constructive relationships with people from all

backgrounds

3.  Ability to remain focussed under pressure
4.  Progressive attitude to learning and an ongoing willingness to adapt and change in line

with the evolving nature of the organisation

5.  Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to undergo relevant checks

Blythswood reserves the right to shortlist on the essential criteria only or on the essential and
preferred criteria as identified in the Person Specification as may be appropriate.

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8. JOB DESCRIPTION ACCEPTANCE AND AGREEMENT

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Job description

Job title:

Cover/Supply SEN Tutor

Responsible to:  Aspirations Manager

Based:
Cambridge

Harvey’s Barn and Granary Barn, Park End, Swaffham Bulbeck,

Job Purpose
The main purpose of this post is to cover annual leave and sickness for the Aspirations Tutor
team. The Aspirations Tutor team provide a programme of structured teaching sessions and
support 1:1 learners on the autistic spectrum to enable them to develop against personalised
outcomes.

The aim of the Aspirations service is to

•  provide educational activities for 16-25 year olds with autism
•
•  maintain and enhance independence and life skills

improve employability prospects for adults with autism

Tasks and responsibilities:

1. Tutor those who attend the Aspirations Service in a manner that demonstrates the
ethos of Red2Green, and ensures Aspirations is a personalised service

•  Plans (when needed), and delivers engaging and appropriately differentiated group
sessions, which support learners with their relevant objectives, including getting
equipment and materials ready as required
Instructs and supports staff, to a high standard, in delivering group sessions as per
plans

•

•  Supports learners individually, or in a group setting, to boost their confidence, self-
esteem and motivation, encouraging them to make choices and promote their
independence

•  Supports learners needs and behaviours by utilising behaviour plans, risk assessments

and staff’s knowledge of individuals within the group

•  Keeps the Aspirations manager and Tutor fully alerted of relevant issues concerning

behaviour of learners that occur when attending Red2Green

•  Liaises with the tutor that they are covering, and feeds back on the session
•  Follows the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and any other policies and procedures

relevant to their role

2. Be a proactive team member to ensure the smooth running and operations of the
Aspirations Service, and Red2Green

•  Operates as an active and constructive team member, communicating both internally

and externally to a high standard

•  Keeps CharityLog up to date with all phone-calls, e-mails and messages pertinent to a
client’s attendance at Red2Green. Logs any Safeguarding and Cause for Concern
records, before the end of the working day

•  Participates in staff training activities, as required, and completing all training and

development both mandatory and supplementary as determined by the Aspirations
Manager and the CEO

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•  Ensures that medication is administered according to protocol, MAR sheets are filled in,

and medication is stored correctly during the working day

•  Attends and contributes to staff meetings on their working days

3. Be an ambassador for the Aspirations Service by nurturing relationships with all
external contacts, by communicating in a high quality and efficient manner.

•  Builds good relationships with learners’ families/carers to make sure that they are

involved (as appropriate) in developing learners’ skills and abilities

•  Always acts professionally, and behaves in a way that reflects Red2Green’s values and

culture

•  Communicates in a professional, clear, and positive way in all external relationships

To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required,
and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be added to or changed to from time to
time following discussions and consultation with the post holder and line manager.

Signed:

(employee)

Signed:

(manager)

Date:

Date:

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Person specification

Job title:

Bank Aspirations Tutor

Team:

Aspirations

Knowledge

•  An understanding of the

Essential

Desirable

individual needs of adults with
autistic spectrum conditions
•  An understanding of different

disabilities and the special needs
they bring

•  Understanding of and

commitment to Equality, Inclusion
& Diversity

•  Qualification for teaching (adults

or QTS)

Experience

•  Experience of working with

•  Experience working as a

people with autism

tutor or teacher

•  Experience of working with

people with learning
disabilities

Skills

•  Able to plan ahead, prioritise, and

work to deadlines

•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Excellent oral and written
communication skills

•  Able to encourage and support

other people

•  Good record keeping
•  Ability to work in a team
•  Able to use own initiative
•  Excellent IT skills

Other

•  A flexible approach
•  DBS disclosure

•  Car owner with a clean

driving licence

Red2Green, Harvey’s Barn, Park End, Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge, CB25 0NA

Registered charity no: 1112429, www.red2green.org, info@red2green.org

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External

Job title:

Cover/Supply SEN Tutor

Hours:

When required. Working days are 9am 4:30pm Mon- Fri

Contract:

Permanent Zero Hours Contract

Salary:              £18 per hour + 12.07% Holiday pay

Location:

Harvey’s Barn, Park End, Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge

Please download the application and equal opportunity forms from the website here:
https://www.red2green.org/vacancies.html#/ and email to vacancies@red2green.org

The role:
We are looking for caring, creative, and versatile individuals to join our team of Cover Tutors to
cover annual leave and sickness for our Aspirations Tutor Team.  You will work with a group of
Autistic Learners delivering work set by a member of the team or created by yourself. No two days
are the same, so you need to enjoy variety. You will understand the needs of our Autistic Leaners
and help them reach their objectives.

Who we are:
We support and promote people aged 16+ in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas who are
autistic and or have learning disabilities to live a fulfilling life and we enable opportunities for them
to progress towards independence, education, and employment. We also work to raise awareness of
the potential of people with disabilities to make a positive and valuable contribution to society.

 Key duties and responsibilities of the role:

•  Plans (when needed), and delivers engaging and appropriately differentiated group sessions
•
Instructs and supports staff, to a high standard, in delivering group sessions as per plans
•  Supports learners needs and behaviours by utilising behaviour plans, risk assessments and

staff’s knowledge of individuals within the group
Liaises with the tutor that they are covering, and feeds back on the session

•
•  Operates as an active and constructive team member, communicating both internally and

externally to a high standard

•  Always acts professionally and behaves in a way that reflects Red2Green’s values

(Individuality, Positivity, Inclusivity, and Connectivity) and culture.

Person specification:
You will have:

•  An understanding of different disabilities and the special needs they bring
•  Understanding of and commitment to Equality, Inclusion & Diversity
•  Experience of working with people with Autism
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
•  Able to encourage and support other people
•  Able to plan ahead, prioritise, and work to deadlines
•  Ability to work in a team
•  Flair for innovative thinking and positive “can do” attitude

Benefits:

•  Red2Green is located in a beautiful rural environment, with free and ample parking,
•  We contribute 4% employer pension contributions

External

•  Twenty-minute paid lunchbreak
•  As a member of our support staff, you are provided with Red2Green T-shirts and hoodies.
•  Training is provided and undertaken during working hours.
•  We make staff wellbeing a priority, with 3 Mental Health First Aiders, and regular

supervision sessions with managers.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the
successful candidate.