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Teacher of Economics (and Business)

Mr Oliver Knight - Head

I  joined  Pangbourne  in  September  2024  and  have  had  the  pleasure  of  working
with an incredibly talented and dedicated staff and Board of Governors to drive
forward my vision for the school.

Pangbourne is my fourth headship and all three of my previous headships were at
inner-London  state  schools  which  I  transformed  by  driving  up  the  educational
standards.  I    am  passionate  about  bringing  the  best  from  the  state  sector  and
combining  it  with  the  independent  school  model  to  ensure  the  best  possible
education and opportunities for all pupils at Pangbourne.

My two passions in life are education and the outdoors. Pangbourne enables me to
combine these into the uniqueness of a Pangbournian education through access to
our world-class adventure facilities set within our 230 acre site. This enables us to
create  an  academic  ethos  underpinned  by  an  adventurous  spirit;  where  risk,  failure
and uncertainty are daily experiences.

It is no longer enough for pupils to just achieve great academic outcomes. As staff,
we work together to ensure that pupils are prepared for not just success in school
but  also  success  in  life.  Our  aim  is  to  educate  pupils  to  be  a  force  for  good  in  an
imperfect world.

I am in the process of implementing our Campus 2030 plans and would be delighted
if you applied to join me on this exciting journey for the future vision of the College .

With best wishes

Mr Oliver Knight, Head

About Pangbourne

With  over  30  years  of  co-educational  experience,  Pangbourne  College  is  an
independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11-18 years, set in
over 230 acres of Berkshire’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the best
four mile stretch of rowing river in the country.

There  are  four  pillars  that  develop  and  sustain  a  Pangbourne  education:
Academic  Rigour,  Exploration,  Community  and  Leadership.  These  four
components  ensure  all  our  students  develop  the  attitudes,  skills  and  behaviours
that underpin success at school and in life. We empower each individual to fulfil
their  potential  and  develop  the  confidence,  values  and  skills  to  make  a  positive
difference to the world.

Pangbourne was established in 1917 as ‘The Nautical College, Pangbourne’ with
a  vision  to  train  boys  to  become  Merchant  Navy  Officers.  In  1969  the  College
adopted  the  name  it  has  today  and  shifted  its  focus  to  an  academic  education,
becoming  fully  co-educational  in  1996.  Pangbourne  College  is  not  a  military
school and only two or three of our leavers each year go into the armed forces,
but we do proudly pay tribute to our naval roots through preserving a number of
traditions.

The eight Flag Values of Kindness, Resilience, Selflessness, Moral Courage,
Integrity,  Initiative,  Industry  and  Respect  underpin  everything  we  do  as  a
nurturing, pupil-centred community.

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Pupils on roll

400

6th Form Results 2025

GCSE Results 2025

● 45% A* - A

● +0.7 Value Added

● 38% 9 - 7

● 84% 9 - 5

● 92% First Choice University

● +0.72 Value Added

Performance Sports

Competitive Sports

● Girls’ hockey

● Boys’ rugby

● Boys’ and girls’ football

● Boys’ and girls’ cricket

● Boys’ and girls’ rowing

● Boys’ and girls’ tennis

● Equestrian

Employee benefits

About the role

TEACHER OF ECONOMICS (AND BUSINESS)

Start Date:

Contract Type:

Hours:

SEPTEMBER 2026 or earlier, if available.

Permanent

Full time (Part time will also be considered)

Core Hours:

08.15 – 17.45 Monday to Friday

Saturday:  There are no academic lessons on a
Saturday but a full sporting and boarding
programme runs. Involvement in this programme
is optional and would be reflected in reduced
expectations Monday-Friday.

Salary:

Competitive. Our salary package will recognise
your experience, qualifications and commitment.

Reporting To:

Head of Business and Economics

Key working relationships:

Members of the Business and Economics  Dept
Senior Management
Teaching Staff
Pupils, Parents and Guardians

Department overview

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

THE TEAM

Two  teachers  deliver  the  Economics  course  within  a  larger  Business  and  Economics
department of five.

THE COURSE

Economics is offered as an A Level for 6th Form students. We use the Edexcel Economics
A  specification  and  have  a  significant  bank  of  purchased  and  in-house  resources  to
support its delivery. Business is also offered at GCSE and A Level (both Edexcel) and there
is a BTEC Extended  Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Involvement in these
Business and Enterprise courses will be possible for suitably qualified individuals.

THE DEPARTMENT

The department is housed in its own area which comprises three classrooms and a central
office/meeting  room.  The  subject  offerings  of  the  department,  including...

Supporting Good Lives

Better Is Possible

Life Changing Work

Salary: £12.73-£12.85 Per hour

Location: Dennyloanhead

Hours: 10-15

Closing Date: 29/01/2026 23:59

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 10 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

I’m Phil and I live in Dennyloanhead with my parents. I'm a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend, a writer and a film critic.

I'm looking to recruit a Personal Development Worker that considers themselves a walker and a talker as I am very interested in films and enjoy discussing them on walks. I'm also an avid reader so if you know your King from your Barker and Pratchett from Le Carre then I'd like to hear more from you.

I need someone who can keep up with me and isn't afraid to laugh at South Park jokes and who can give and take constructive critique.

A driver is essential and you’ll need to be confident travelling to Glasgow and the surrounding area (think of it as our own mini road trip adventure!). Don’t worry, I have my own automatic car—you just need to be happy behind the wheel.

Take one step closer to life-changing work and help me to live my good life.

Benefits include:

• We pay PVG’s and SSSC fees.
• 30 days annual leave - rising to 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Life Assurance
• Access to discount scheme
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Credit Union affiliation
• Flexible working options
• Health Plan

The Company

C-Change was founded in 2001 and having always championed Self-Directed Support, the organisation provides outcome focused personalised support that is creative and flexible, adapting to the changing needs of the individual.

C-Change supports people that have learning disabilities, mental health issues and other additional support needs to have real positive change in their lives regardless of their age or circumstances. Our work is based on a Human Rights Approach, empowering people to live their life to its fullest potential whilst being active citizens within their community.

Life Changing Work

Mission & Values

We believe in the strength of community. We believe that we all need support at different times in our lives and with the right kind of support all of us can flourish and be full and active citizens.

We believe that:

Everyone should be involved in decisions that affect their lives.

All people have the right to live in and be part of the community.

All people have a voice and the right to be heard.

All people have dreams and aspirations.

All people should have power and control over what they do now and in the future.

All people should have the opportunity to live an ordinary and valued life.

All people have capabilities and qualities.

All people need friendships and independent relationships: a natural support network.

• Everyone should be involved in decisions that affect their lives.• All people have the right to live in and be part of the community ·• All people have a voice and the right to be heard• All people have dreams and aspirations• All people have capabilities and qualities• All people should have the opportunity to live an ordinary and valued life• All people should have power and control over what they do now and in the future• All people need friendships and independent relationships: a natural support network• The whole community can benefit from embracing diversity• All means all!

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Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have interest in working with parents, children and young people in crisis?

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join Newport local authority as a Family Intervention Worker within the Newport's Family Support Service.

Who are the Family Support Service?

The Family Support Service is an innovative Edge of Care Service which is part of the Integrated Family Support Services (IFSS) delivered jointly in partnership between Newport Children's Services and Barnardo's. A new contract has secured a 5-year partnership to continue to develop and expand its existing offer to children and families within Newport. The aim of the IFSS is to provide a continuum of family support providing intensive support for those families on the brink of care or where the plan is for a child's rehabilitation home. We work with families focusing on their strengths to build resilience enabling them to make changes to their lives. Interventions are based upon evidence-based practice relevant to the family's needs.

What does the job role involve?

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker to join our Rapid Response team which, in close partnership with Newport's childcare teams, will respond to families in crisis and on the verge of breaking down. The ultimate aim of this work will be to prevent admissions into the care system. To undertake this role, you will need to have direct experience of undertaking family support work with children and parents. You will be required to provide holistic support to families around routines and boundaries, behaviour management, Child Sexual Exploitation, domestic abuse and parenting by building on families' strengths and working with achievable goals.

Job Role

• To respond rapidly to families and young people in crisis.
• To deliver holistic family focused programmes and interventions.
• To support parents to build upon their strengths and improve their parenting capacity.
• Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to ensure the welfare of the child.

You will have:

• The ability to work under pressure and respond calmly to families presenting in crisis.
• Experience of working with children and families in a Family Support setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of child development – (Desirable).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends by arrangement on an occasional basis if required.

You will need to have willingness to work flexibly including, evenings weekends and public holidays.

Need further information?

For further information, please contact Leah Ward, Partnership Manager at leah.ward@newport.gov.uk

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

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The Diocese of Ely is seeking a Rector of The Fen Edge Benefice, Cambridgeshire, serving the Parishes of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme, Cambridgeshire.

Rector of the Fen Edge Benefice

Parishes of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme, Cambridgeshire

These 3 parishes are situated close to the A1, 10 miles south of Peterborough and about 30 miles from Cambridge. Sawtry is a growing village with a population over 7000, and both primary and secondary schools; Glatton and Holme are smaller villages, with mixed populations of commuters and local workers. Agriculture is important to the life of the parishes, alongside those who commute to the major cities or homework.

The church communities have grown over the last 5 years, with growing numbers of children and young people and their families joining All Saints, Sawtry. In line with diocesan policy, we expect All Saints to become a base church for young people from the area, and will be looking for our next Rector to build on this area of ministry.

The parishes demonstrate a strong commitment to working together in pursuit of their shared mission. This spirit of partnership is actively encouraged within the Benefice, fostering a sense of unity whilst also respecting the distinct identities present among the church communities. Both contemporary evangelical with modern music and traditional worship with established hymns and liturgies are recognised and valued, supporting the different needs and approaches of each parish.

Expectations for the New Rector’s Ministry:

The Benefice eagerly anticipates the new Rector bringing their unique spiritual life skills, perspectives and passion to the role. The following aspects outline the ministry expectations and opportunities awaiting the new incumbent:

• Adaptable and Tailored Ministry: The three active parishes within the Benefice each possess distinct demographics, worship styles, and growth challenges. The new Rector is encouraged to adopt a ministry approach that is both tailored and adaptable, ensuring that the varied needs and characteristics of each parish are met effectively.
• Passion for Mission and Community Engagement: A core expectation is a genuine enthusiasm for mission, demonstrated through active engagement with local communities. The Rector should enhance outreach by employing strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with groups of all ages.
• Children and Youth Ministry:Continuing and nurturing the growth of children and youth ministries is a priority. The Benefice values a Rector with a heartfelt commitment to developing these vital areas, ensuring that young people are supported in their spiritual journeys.
• Strong Relationships with Local Schools: Building on the established, close working relationships with Holme CofE Primary Academy and the Sawtry schools (Infant, Junior Academy, and Village Academy) is essential. Productive interaction with these schools and active participation in village life, with a particular focus on families with young children, are central to the Rector’s role.
• Equipping and Empowering the Fellowship: The Rector is also expected to encourage and equip members of the fellowships in their personal spiritual growth and the development of their individual gifts. By supporting church members in fulfilling their callings and sharing their faith, the Rector will help to advance the vision of ‘taking the church into the community’.
• Financial Awareness:The Rector will have an awareness of rural ministries and the challenges of maintaining listed churches to encourage our PCCs in the development of budget setting and fund-raising plans.

Our Diocese and Deanery offers:

• spacious modern rectory in quiet street
• friendly supportive chapter colleagues
• well funded CMD and support for clergy and their families
• generous and pastoral senior leadership

Applications and Further Information

• Benefice Profile: Download here
• Application Form: Download here
• Equalitory Monitoring Form: Download here
• Please note that applications must be submitted by email to archdeacon.handw@elydiocese.org
• Closing Date: 2 February 2026 at 12noon
• Interviews: 4 March 2026
• Informal enquiries Ven Richard Harlow, Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech, Telephone 07415 757527

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Volunteer Role Description

Role Description:               Music Group Facilitator

Employer:
Responsible to:
Service area:
Status:
Hours:
Duration:

Blackfriars Settlement
Ad Christodoulou
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Volunteer
Wednesday 3.30-5pm
Ongoing

Role summary:
Blackfriars Settlement Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provide activities that are designed to address
issues for people who have difficulties around their mental health and to provide a pathway to recovery. MHWBS
aims are to address isolation, build confidence, provide skills and training, create opportunities for friendship and
development of social skills, share experiences and strategies through peer support, learn life skills, combat
stigma and support people into volunteering, work experience and employment.

Members of MHWBS have identified a music workshop as beneficial to their recovery process.  Instruments
have been purchased and all we need now is someone who will bring that session to life.

Responsibilities:
You will work with a mixed ability group (there are no musicians, although two members have some knowledge
of guitar chords) and others are happy to bang drums. Flexibility is essential in order to meet the expressed
needs of group, but also experience of assessing skills and being able to guide the group accordingly. For
instance, picking a song/methodology that involves all group members.

You will be supported by Service Coordinator in planning and reflection of practice.

Role Requirements:
Essential: Knowledge of at least one musical instrument
Warm, friendly personality and a good team player
Good listening and communication skills
Ability to have fun
Flexible to needs of group and willingness to reflect on and develop practice

   Preferred: Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties

What’s in it for you? You will gain experience of working in the mental health field and have the opportunity to
practice and develop communication and teaching skills. Bolster knowledge and experience for a career path in
mental health (past volunteers have gone on to train as adult mental health nurses). Knowledge/experience of
voluntary sector work. One day basic training in mental health in variety of topics e.g. women and mental health,
self-harm, introduction to mental health. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

If you would like to become part our charity dedicated to serving our local community, please contact us for an
application form by emailing eva.henry@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk or calling 0207 960 4619. Alternatively you
can download the application from  website.