National Synod of Scotland – SC011907

Synod Treasurer

Synod  Treasurer

Title:
Reporting to:  Convenor, Resources Committee (if an employee position)
Liaison with:

Synod Finance Manager, Convener of the Resources Committee, Finance
Officer, Synod Clerk, Synod Moderator.

Requirement

In accordance with the structure of the United Reformed Church the Synod Treasurer must
be a member of Synod, that is a member of a local United Reformed Church or an LEP in
which the United Reformed Church is a constituent member.

If this is a paid post then there is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with
the Equalities Act 2010 for the post holder to be a member of the United Reformed Church.

Purpose of the Role

The role of Synod Treasurer is to give an ‘over-view’ position to help maintain the financial
integrity and financial sustainability of the Synod.

Responsibility

The main responsibility will be to offer oversight as necessary, ensuring proper management
of the finances of the National Synod of Scotland and to assist in providing good governance
according to the 2000 URC Act, the requirements of the Office of the Scottish Charity
Regulator (OSCR), and other statutory bodies.

The Treasurer is not a Trustee of the Synod but is in attendance at Nominee Company
(Trustee) meetings.

The Treasurer is a member of the Synod Resources Committee and the Synod Executive.

Key Duties

•  present reports to Synod Meetings
•  authorise large payments in accordance with agreed protcols
•  attend the meeting of URC Synod Treasurers (normally one a year), the meeting of
the Inter Synod Resource Sharing Group (normally one a year) and any other
meetings at the request of the Convenor of the Synod Resources Committee

January 2026

•  assist the Finance Manager as required with the annual budgeting process, audit

process, Mission and Ministry Fund contribution and Inter Synod Resource Sharing
contribution requests

•  advise the Nominees Company regarding the annual financial statements of the

Synod and to timeously report to the Chair of the Nominee Company any risk of, or
actual, material variance to the overall budget.

•  convene Resources Committee in the absence of Convenor
•  advise and assist the maintenance of Synod Risk Register

Skills and experience

•  good communication skills in accounting, finance or a related field
•  awareness of financial regulations and compliance requirements
•  ability to work collaboratively
•  ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data
•  experience in not-for-profit/charitable organisations

Commitment

•  Resources Committee meet five times per year and usually during the day via Zoom
•  Synod meets on two Saturdays per year in hybrid format, online and in person.
•  Nominees Company meet via Zoom usually 4 evenings per year
•  Attendance in the office is flexible and left to the office holder to organise with the

Synod Finance Manager, as and when requested.

•  Flexibility and willingness to travel for meetings and conferences with occasional

overnight stays

Data Protection Obligations

In order to meet the requirements of data protection legislation all those undertaking any
role within the Synod are asked to sign an undertaking to maintain confidentiality. This
includes having an email address that no one else uses. At the end of any period of service
you would be required to delete all confidential emails and return all confidential papers to
the Synod Office. You would also be asked to declare that you have securely destroyed all
confidential emails.

Terms of Engagement
It is envisaged that the role might require approximately 25 days per year.  The post has
previously been advertised as a paid employee role. No applications were received,
therefore a dual approach is now offered.

Volunteer appointment.
The Synod is still willing to employ a Treasurer on the terms as specified below but realises
that there may be applicants who would not wish to become Synod employees. Therefore
the post is also available to someone in a voluntary capacity. Should the role be undertaken

January 2026

voluntarily then agreed expenses will be paid on receipt of expense claims accompanied by
receipts. No additional payment will be made.

Paid appointment
A payment of £7,000 per annum is offered and is subject to HMRC deductions. Agreed
expenses will be paid on receipt of expense claims accompanied by receipts.

Regardless of whether an appointment is made for a volunteer or employed post, the post
will be subject to a safer recruitment process, including CV, interview and references, and a
Level 1 Disclosure Scotland criminal record check.

If you are interested in supporting the overall work of the National Synod of Scotland
through this post, or would like to discuss the role further, please contact:

Synod Moderator
Revd Lindsey Sanderson
moderator@urcscotland.org.uk

Convener of the Synod Executive
Revd Susan Henderson
synodexec@urcscotland.org.uk

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The appointment offers an excellent opportunity for a coach who is passionate about player development and enjoys working in a high-quality educational setting. The successful candidate will play a visible role in driving enthusiasm for cricket, improving technical ability, and contributing positively to pupils’ confidence and wellbeing. Access to strong facilities, experienced colleagues and performance analysis tools makes the role particularly attractive to coaches looking to develop their experience within an independent school context while making a meaningful impact over the summer term.

About you

You will be an experienced cricket coach or player with a strong understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of the game, and the ability to engage pupils across a wide range of ages, abilities and confidence levels. Coaching sessions are energetic, well planned and inclusive, balancing skill development with enjoyment and games-based practice. A calm, professional manner and clear communication style will enable you to work effectively with pupils, staff and parents alike.

Click here to read further details and apply.

The deadline for applications is 30th January 2026.

St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Registered Charity No: 309681

Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: £24,866.26

Closing Date: 30/01/2026 17:00

Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}

Expiry Date: 30/01/2026 17:00

The Vacancy

Ardingly College is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Professional Cricket Coach to work closely with the Heads of Sport to develop and deliver exceptional sports programmes for pupils. We are looking for someone with a specialism in Cricket who also has the ability to coach at least one of our other focus sports (Football, Hockey or Netball).

The Company

To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 893192 or email 

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.

Working for Us - Please visit our new page to find out everything the College has to offer and all the benefits available to our staff by clicking this link: Working here - Ardingly.

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Required March 2026 Grounds Keeper

The School seeks to employ an energetic, practical individual and nature enthusiast who will work collaboratively and proactively with the Estates team to ensure our grounds are kept to the highest standards showcasing the excellence of Edge Grove’s Mission, its Core Values and its pupils’ remarkable progress and outcomes. This is a part time position starting in March 2026.

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Nursery & Crèche

Nursery Practitioner (Bank)

Nursery Nurse

Brondesbury Park FWC | Childcare | Bank Contract | Part Time |Up to £13 per hour depending on experience

Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Educator to be based at our nursery located in our Nuffield Health gym.

As an Early Years Educator, you will be part of a team who offer full day care, sessional care plus a Pre-School for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

Joining the team as an Early Years Educator, you’ll provide care and education while promoting health, and helping children achieve the best possible start in life. We are Ofsted registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique rage of wellbeing focused care for children including swimming lessons for our over 3's, making this a truly unique opportunity.

If the smile of a job well done is important to you, joining us as an Early Years Educator will give you the chance to learn by working with some of the best. You are to qualified to at least level 3 in childcare studies and have experience to NVQ Level 3 or NNEB. It’s your passion teaching and making a difference, you’ll fit right in with us.

Responsibilities of a Early Years Educator: 

• Provide high quality care and education while promoting health and wellbeing.

• Help children achieve the best possible start in life.

• Support the nursery educators in implementing the EYFS curriculum

• Ensure learning is linked to the child’s development

• Plan for age appropriate activities

• Communicate with Parents/Carers and other external professionals.

Our Ideal Early Years Educator 

• Will be qualified to a NVQ Level 3 in childcare studies or equivalent.

• Have experience in a Nursery setting.

• Preferred paediatric first aid qualifications.

• All candidates will require an enhanced DBS

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. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.  

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

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you. 

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

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.

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.

Gym Membership

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

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.

Physiotherapy

Free access to our unique Physiotherapy Triage Services and discounted virtual and face-to-face treatment.

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Nursery & Crèche

Nursery Nurse

Nursery Nurse (Early Years Educator Level 3)Cheam FWC | Nuffy Bear Nursery | Fixed Term | Full time |£26,166.40 per annum40 hours per week

Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Educator to be based at (insert site) in our Nuffield Health gym.

As an Early Years Educator, you will be part of a team who offer full day care, sessional care plus a Pre-School for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

Joining the team as an Early Years Educator, you’ll provide care and education while promoting health, and helping children achieve the best possible start in life. We are Ofsted registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique rage of wellbeing focused care for children including swimming lessons for our over 3's, making this a truly unique opportunity.

If the smile of a job well done is important to you, joining us as an Early Years Educator will give you the chance to learn by working with some of the best. You are to qualified to at least level 3 in childcare studies and have experience to NVQ Level 3 or NNEB. It’s your passion teaching and making a difference, you’ll fit right in with us.

Responsibilities of a Early Years Educator

• Provide high quality care and education while promoting health and wellbeing.
• Help children achieve the best possible start in life.
• Support the nursery educators in implementing the EYFS curriculum
• Ensure learning is linked to the child’s development
• Plan for age appropriate activities
• Communicate with Parents/Carers and other external professionals.

Our Ideal Early Years Educator

• Will be qualified to a NVQ Level 3 in childcare studies or equivalent.
• Have experience in a Nursery setting.
• Preferred paediatric first aid qualifications.

• All candidates will require an enhanced DBS

Helping you feel good. 

We promise that we will support you with training opportunities, career development options and our unique health & wellbeing focused benefits package.

This includes:

• Free Gym membership across all our Fitness & Wellbeing clubs,
• Discount off Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries. 
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Training and Development opportunities

We will also offer a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits. We want to help you live well and get the balance right in life, so we will give you 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and this will increase as you build your career with us, plus much more.

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

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you. 

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

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.

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.

Gym Membership

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

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.

Physiotherapy

Free access to our unique Physiotherapy Triage Services and discounted virtual and face-to-face treatment.

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We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Ticket Sales Officer to support the delivery of ticket sales across our venues.

You will process ticket bookings across multiple channels, respond to customer enquiries, upsell memberships, manage exchanges and refunds, and act as an escalation point for colleagues and customers. On event days, you will supervise the box office, liaise with promoter representatives and internal teams, manage guest lists, oversee end-of-show reporting.

You will have experience working with a ticketing system (Spektrix desirable), strong communication and organisational skills, and a calm, proactive approach in busy, live event environments. A commitment to outstanding customer service and an enthusiasm for live music and the arts are essential.

This is a 36-hour per week role, worked on an annualised hours basis including evenings and weekends.
If you are interested in this role, please download the forms, complete them and return to recruitment@bmusic.co.uk

Jordanhill School
45 Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill Glasgow, G13 1SP
www.jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk
Telephone: 0141 576 2500
E-Mail: recruitment@jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk

Application for the post of:  Teacher of

1.

Surname:

Initials:

2.

Present Address:

Post Code:

Home Tel No:

  Work Tel No:

Mobile:

Home E-Mail:

Work E-Mail:

3.

NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER:

GTCS REGISTRATION NUMBER:

FULL REGISTRATION:

CATEGORY OF REGISTRATION:

DRIVING LICENCE:

4.

Academic Qualifications
Please list all post-school academic qualifications including degrees, teaching qualification, post-
graduate or other academic qualifications.

Dates

Awarding university, college or
accrediting body

Qualification gained: title, subject and
classification as appropriate

Professional Qualifications

Please note here any further qualifications or recognition not noted in section 4.

Dates

Awarding body

Qualification gained

6.

Career History

6.1 Current, or most recent position
Employer’s Name and Address

School/work location address

Dates
From

To

Position held, duties and responsibilities

Salary:

£

Period of notice required:

Any other additional information regarding this employment.

6.2 Previous Career History
List your work history, leaving no gaps, starting with the most recent (except your present position completed
in the previous section.)
Dates

Main responsibilities

School/Employer

Position

Right to Work in the UK

7.
Jordanhill School has a legal obligation to ensure that any successful application is legally entitled to work in
the UK.
Are you eligible to work in the United Kingdom?

8.

Protection Of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)

Are you currently a PVG Scheme Member?

If invited for interview you will be required to bring your original PVG Membership Certificate.

If No and you are identified as the preferred candidate for this vacancy you will be required to apply for a
PVG Scheme Membership.  Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a satisfactory PVG Scheme
update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Jordanhill School.

Do you have any relevant convictions or pending criminal proceedings against you?
Please give details of any relevant convictions or pending criminal proceedings below:
Relevant convictions or pending criminal proceedings:

Relevant convictions or pending criminal proceedings:

9.

Disability

Jordanhill School welcomes applications from applicants who assess themselves as having a
disability.

The Equality Act (2010) defines a disabled person as someone who has a mental or physical
impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person's ability to carry out
normal day to day activities.  Do you consider this definition applies to you?

The Disability Confident Scheme means you are guaranteed an interview should you meet the
essential criteria for the post.  Do you wish to be considered for interview under the Disability
Confident Scheme?

If called to interview and you have any specific access requirements, please give details below:

Use your experiences in your present post(s) and recent other post(s) to outline your suitability for this
position under the headings below. While the font size will automatically change to accommodate your text,
excessively lengthy applications are counterproductive.

Teaching and Learning

10.
Qualities as a teacher; curriculum development; communication skills.

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

11.
Knowledge and understanding of subject; involvement in other curricular areas; wider educational
experience.

Professional Commitment and Development

12.
Examples of CPD and how it has impacted on yourself and the school/pupils. Participation in wider school
community.

Other Information

13.
With particular reference to the job and person specification please give a brief description of
how you will fulfil the duties

14.

Equal Opportunities

Jordanhill School is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to reflect the community
we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one
or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.   Jordanhill School is
committed to ensuring that fair practices are adhered to throughout the recruitment process.

The School’s Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form is located here. Please complete this form to
support us in advancing our Equality Policy. The information will not be passed to the selection
panel. The information on this form will be used for monitoring purposes only and will play no part
in the recruitment process.

15.

Data Protection

By using this application form, you consent to the processing by Jordanhill School of the information
provided, including any information qualifying as personal data under the General Data Protection
Regulation and other relevant Data Protection legislation.   For full information on Jordanhill
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