Principal Second Violin

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Job Description

Applications are invited for the post of Principal Second Violin of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Please see the job description for more information: Principal Second Violin advert Jan 2026 Job Description

Find out more about the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

To apply to for this position, please complete the online application form below. Any queries should be sent to Emma Crooks (emmacrooks@brb.org.uk)

We ask that you complete the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring section of the online form when you submit your application. The information collected will be treated as confidential, used for statistical purposes only, and will not be treated as part of your application.

BRB Principal Second Violin - Application Form (Page 1 of 4)

Please note that previous trialists need not apply. Our shortlisting process is anonymous, so please ensure your application form does not reference your name or personal details. As the process is anonymous, please do not discuss your application with any member of the orchestra.

For audition requirements please download our audition booklet: Principal 2nd Violin Audition Extracts 2026

Birmingham Royal Ballet encourages applications from those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, as we strive to improve representation. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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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Supporting Good Lives

Better Is Possible

Life Changing Work

Salary: £15.86 Per Hour (Sleepovers paid at £12.60 Per Hour)

Location: Initially Dundee then Blairgowrie

Hours: 16-30 Hours Per Week

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

Join Us to Support Joanne in Her Exciting Next Chapter

Are you a patient, compassionate, and proactive individual who wants to make a real difference in someone’s life?

We are looking for Personal Development Workers to join a brand new, supportive team centred around Joanne, a vibrant woman moving into her own home in Blairgowrie, Perthshire after time in hospital.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to help Joanne thrive, gain independence, and live her best life at home and in her community.

If you enjoy building positive relationships and want to create interests to connect and empower, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of an inspiring journey, supporting Joanne as she transitions into independent living.
• Work in a supportive environment where your input is valued.
• Full training provided, with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Competitive pay rates: £15.86 per hour (with sleepovers paid at £12.60 per hour).

The Role

As a Personal Development Worker, you will:

• Provide personalised, one to one support tailored to Joanne’s interests, routines, and wellbeing.
• Help Joanne with daily life, from getting ready in the morning to exploring meaningful activities.
• Encourage independence, build confidence, and promote her rights and choices.
• Work as part of a small, dedicated team providing 24/7 support on a rota basis (part-time and full-time roles available).
• Take part in monthly reflective meetings with the Support Advisor, sharing ideas and solutions to continually enhance support.

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable people with a genuine commitment to person-centred care.
• Experience in creating new activities
• Experience in autism support, learning disabilities, or health and social care is essential.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and bring positive energy to the role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow support plans.

Training will be provided, so if you have the right values and attitude, we’ll give you the tools to succeed.

Apply Now

Please include your CV and a short personal statement explaining why you are the right person to support Joanne.

For more information, contact: Michelle Young, Support Advisor 07345 467854 Michelle.Young@c-change.org.uk

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.

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New Year, New Role – are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?

Our vision at Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect – we won’t give up – and our valued employees bring this vision to life.

The Sanctuary located in Thurrock provides a safe place for individuals experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis. We offer practical and emotional support in a warm, welcoming and friendly environment.

Do you have significant experience of working with service users with mental health problems/applying person-centred approaches, coupled with flexibility, resilience and a passion to support service users to achieve positive life changes? If you would like to be part of our recovery focused and empowering Crisis Services, we want to hear from you! Join us – with your help, we can make an even greater impact.

Download the Job Description & Person Specification

Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is a successful independent registered charity, helping to improve the lives of people with mental health problems. We are affiliated to national Mind, and we are proud to be part of a network of over 100 local Mind organisations.

Our vision is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect.

Our Charity Values are at the heart of everything we do:Respect – put people firstIntegrity – do the right thingCollaboration – stronger togetherEvolve – keep learning and adaptResponsible – own it and find creative solutions

We are Investors in People accredited and value the people that bring our vision to life via competitive salaries, 35 days annual leave (pro-rata/increase with service), pension scheme, access to discount schemes (inclusive of corporate gym membership and a Blue Light Card), ongoing support, training and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme via Bupa, a family ‘feel’ team working environment and flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance. We are also a Mindful Employer, and are proud to champion the lived experiences and unique perspectives of our employees and volunteers.

This post comes under the terms of Mind’s Equal Opportunities Policy. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our service users as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.  Any provisional offer of employment made will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), to include an annually renewed DBS Update Service subscription.

Are you ready to make a real difference by helping people reduce their reliance on emergency care services?

Do you want to help people navigate complex health and social care systems? Are you passionate about reducing unnecessary emergency service use and improving lives? As an

• Supporting individuals with complex needs to reduce their use of A&E, 999, and mental health services.
  
• Building strong relationships with health, social care, and emergency service partners.
  
• Creating personalised support plans and co-producing exit strategies with service users.
  
• Attending multi-disciplinary meetings and advocating for service users across agencies.

• Experience in casework across mental health, substance use, or other community-based services.
  
• Strong communication and coaching skills to influence and support vulnerable individuals.
  
• Confidence in managing safeguarding concerns and working independently.
  
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Thursday 5th February 2026.

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

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• Job Number
• SU01370
• Contract Type
• Fixed Term
• Salary
• £46,735 to £55,755 per annum
• Working Pattern
• Part Time
• Faculty/Directorate
• Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science
• Location
• Singleton Campus, Swansea
• Closing Date
• 28 Jan 2026
• Interview Date
• 11 Feb 2026
• Informal Enquiries
• • Andrew Morris a.p.morris@swansea.ac.uk
  • Amira Guirguis amira.guirguis@swansea.ac.uk
• Andrew Morris

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term position for 2 years working 21 hours per week.

A Senior Lecturer with expertise in Pharmacy Practice is being sought to support the expansion of the MPharm programme and to help fully prepare graduates for their expanding clinical roles within the pharmacy workforce. The role is initially offered as a part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed-term 2-year position, although there may be scope for this to be extended in the future.

Applicants will typically be GPhC-registered pharmacists, ideally with independent prescriber annotation, however, pharmacists registered overseas, GPhC-registered pharmacy technicians, or non-pharmacists with significant pharmacy experience can also be considered if they meet the person specification criteria. The role is open to applicants with a background in higher education or with experience in other sectors of the pharmacy profession.

The Swansea curriculum incorporates inter‐professional education, public and patient involvement, enhanced placement learning and clinical skills, all underpinned by fundamental scientific principles forming an integrated programme that is at the vanguard of pharmacy education. You will work closely with colleagues in the Practice of Pharmacy Teaching Group, and you will also play an important role in community stakeholder involvement and relationship building, particularly amongst placement partners and patient and public volunteers.

It is our intention to help students become pharmacists who are leaders in their profession, be that through the clinical management of patients, the discovery and development of new medicines or through improved community health. Our aim is to deliver a programme that meets the current and future needs of the pharmacy profession in Wales, inspires and attract ambitious students, and supports the long-term ambitions of the Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales vision.

You'll be joining a friendly and encouraging community of pharmacy academics and a wider group of supportive healthcare professional colleagues across the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. Swansea is a great place to live and work, the gateway to the Gower with its fantastic beaches and close to the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

Academic Career Pathway

The pathway for this post is Education & Research (Education). The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender r...

Head of Clinical Research, Mental Health

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• London

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• job requisition id
• R-003063

Salary: £ 149,300

Closing date:  Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: 1st stage – w/c 09 March ( Online/Remote); 2nd stage – Face to Face

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

We are seeking a Head of Clinical Research in Mental Health to play a pivotal role as part of the leadership team determining and overseeing our mental health strategy

Where in Wellcome will I be working? 

Our vision is a world where no one is held back by mental health problems. Our mission is a step change in early intervention for anxiety, depression and psychosis. To make this a reality, we fund research to understand how these conditions develop and resolve so we can better target new interventions; we support the discovery and development of transformative interventions, from medicines and digital technologies to psychosocial interventions; we work with those with lived experience of these mental health problems to ensure what is developed addresses their needs and we work to ensure that the most promising innovations reach the people who need them most, with a particular focus on pull through to implementation in the UK and in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Africa.

You will be a key part of a multidisciplinary mental health leadership team of nine people led by our director of mental health. The team includes heads in evidence, innovation, field building and lived experience, policy, communication and data for science and health.

What will I be doing? 

In this role, you will provide cross portfolio senior technical expertise including in relation to interventions from public health to secondary care, how best to collect and use clinical and epidemiological data, and how best to fund and oversee clinical trials.

You will be involved in decision making as part of the mental health leadership team at Wellcome and will a key point of liaison for the UK senior clinical research community.

You will take a particular lead in helping develop and refine our approach to precision and personalised mental health including the use of biomarkers (defined in the broadest sense to include biopsychosocial elements) including how to ensure they are ultimately taken up in clinical practice.

This is a new role and there are no management responsibilities in the first instance. However, this may change in time depending on the demands of the role.

As a Head of Clinical Research, Mental Health, you will:

• Shape clinical priorities for mental health research by developing data-informed approaches and integrating biopsychosocial markers to improve understanding and treatment of mental health conditions.

• Provide senior clinical expertise to guide trial design and implementation, ensuring methods are robust, clinically relevant and reflect patient priorities and diverse lived experiences.

• Collaborate and share knowledge by supporting and upskilling colleagues with the latest clinical and methodological insights, fostering a culture of learning and inclusion.

• Translate scientific insights into practice by working with teams to design stratified, data-enabled trials with meaningful endpoints, ensuring approaches are feasible and patient-centred.

• Lead external engagement and partnerships across the UK and internationally, building relationships with funders, clinical networks, industry and research communities to advance mental health objectives.

• Champion Wellcome’s mission globally by representing the organisation in international forums, influencing decision-making and promoting innovative, inclusive clinical research strategies.

Is this job for me?   

We’re looking for a highly motivated and motivating senior leader with extensive exper...

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Eltham Choral Society

A rare opportunity has arisen to become Musical Director of Eltham Choral Society as our valued musical director, Max Barley, is leaving us after ten years due to relocation. The choir is one of the oldest in London, having been established in 1882. We sing a varied repertoire, mainly classical but also contemporary works some of which are especially commissioned for ECS from modern composers including Edmund Joliffe, Bob Chilcott, Gareth Treseder and Esther Bersweden. We are particularly proud of our talented choral scholars who lead each section and, depending on repertoire, sing solos in our concerts.

Essential Skills and Experience:
• An experienced choral conductor with knowledge and understanding of the classical repertoire
• Strong musical skills and the ability to support vocal techniques
• A clear, confident, conducting style
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an inclusive and encouraging approach

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and lead full rehearsals with sectionals as required
• Work with and advise the committee on music selection and the engagement of professional soloists and musicians for concerts and events
• Support and promote the development of our choral scholars
• Work closely with the Chair and other committee members
• Provide a substitute if unable to attend a rehearsal
• Comply with any safeguarding regulations which may apply

Further information:
Eltham Choral Society is a non -auditioning, amateur choir of around 70 members, dedicated to musical excellence. We hold three main concerts a year and a ‘Come and Sing’ in October. Every two years we go on tour. We rehearse on Thursday evenings during school term times from 7.30.pm to 9.30 pm at St. Luke’s Church Eltham Park SE9 1XQ. There is free street parking outside the church and Eltham Station is a ten minute walk. Transport back to the station can be arranged at the end of the rehearsal. We have a talented accompanist, Andrew Lenon, who has been with us for nine years.

The Musical Director will be appointed on a self-employed basis. Remuneration is competitive and subject to negotiation having regard to the candidate’s skills and previous experience. The level of remuneration will be reviewed annually.

To apply for this exciting opportunity send your CV along with a maximum two page supporting statement outlining your relevant experience, your suitability, and the key skills you would bring to the role. Please include the names and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom must be a current or recent employer or contact. References will be taken up only if you are offered the role. Please send your application to our Chair, Sue Quirk, at chair@elthamchoral.org.uk with ‘Application ECS musical director’ in the subject line.

Closing date: 20th February 2026

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th March 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an audition on Thursday evening 19th March 2026 when they will have the opportunity to meet choir members and lead part of the rehearsal.

The successful candidate will take up the post from 1st September 2026
For further details please see our website www.elthamchoral.org.uk, Facebook elthamchoralsociety or Instagram @elthamchoral21

Our committee members are very happy to provide further information. Please contact:
Sue Quirk, Chair chair@elthamchoral.org.uk
Clodagh Woodall, Secretary enquiries@elthamchoral.org.uk
Our current musical director Max Barley is also happy to discuss the role with prospective candidates: max.barley89@gmail.com

Apply now

Musical Director

Just A Cappella

Just A Cappella are looking for a Musical Director to take our choir forward. This is a paid
position, and a full job description is available on application.
We are a mixed vocal harmony group and we perform by invitation at organised concerts and
for various groups, and learn by using teaching tracks. Our form of a cappella singing involves
performing without sheet music, which allows better visual communication with our audience.
We have a repertoire of about 30 songs, which we are continually updating, and our
performance songs are selected from this repertoire.
Our main performances are by request in larger concerts and at various venues and
organisations around the area. These performances can be in the day time, or in the evenings,
and usually require us to sing for approximately 40 minutes.

We have a varied repertoire - please check out our website
at www.justacappella.org.uk. and/or our Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063650764422
We meet every Monday evening from 7.45 to 9.45pm at Leverstock Green Village
Hall, LeverstockGreen, HemelHempstead, Hertfordshire HP38QG.
If you are interested in leading our choir,please email us at info@justacappella.org.uk with your CV or Resumé.

info@justaccapella.org.uk

Musical Director

Heart Of England Singers

Heart of England Singers, a registered charity, is an enthusiastic group of amateur SATB singers who meet weekly during term time in Marston Green, Birmingham. Membership does not require an audition or an ability to read music.
We are inviting applications for the role of Musical Director, with the appointment commencing as soon as practicable, and no later than September 2026. The Heart of England Singers are searching for an inspiring and dedicated Conductor/Musical Director who can guide our enthusiastic choir into a new and exciting phase.
You will be someone who:
Wants to lead a group of singers in exciting repertoire choices and interesting concerts, which will satisfy your creativity as well as theirs.
 Knows about the voice and is able to develop the choir’s sound in innovative ways.
 Is able to teach music effectively to a mixed group, catering for the non-reader as well as the more capable, ideally developing reading skills and musicianship
 Is able to conduct the choir in an engaging way and knows how to encourage the singers to connect with their audience
 Realises that laughing and having fun when rehearsing is the best way to learn.
Rehearsals are on a Monday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St. Leonards Church, Elmdon Road, Marston Green, Birmingham, B37 7BT.
The choir gives three/four concerts per year: the Easter and November concerts typically feature more serious repertoire while the summer concert is lighter in style. The December carol concert has a varied programme of choral items and audience carols.
The choir currently has around 35 members. The choir has a committee, led by a supportive Chair, to facilitate the organisation of the choir; and the MD/conductor forms part of that committee. There are approximately four committee meetings a year.
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information please contact the Secretary, Karen Moulton, at klemoulton@outlook.com or by contacting us through our website:
https://heartofenglandsingers.org.uk/2026/01/musical-director-vacancy-ja...

Your application must include a CV and details of two referees with an accompanying letter highlighting:
• Your experience
• Why you feel you are suited
• Why you would like the role.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 27th February 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview on a Monday evening on a date yet to be arranged, when they will also be given 30 minutes to rehearse with the choir using a suitable piece of music of their choosing with sufficient copies for choir members.
Rates of pay are based on advised rates from Making Music, to which the choir is affiliated.
A DBS check will be required of any candidate before the appointment is confirmed.

Musical Director Vacancy

Vacancy for Musical Director commencing 1 September 2026

Eltham Choral Society

A rare opportunity has arisen to become Musical Director of Eltham Choral Society as our valued musical director, Max Barley, is leaving us after ten years due to relocation. The choir is one of the oldest in London, having been established in 1882. We sing a varied repertoire, mainly classical but also contemporary works some of which are especially commissioned for ECS from modern composers including Edmund Joliffe, Bob Chilcott, Gareth Treseder and Esther Bersweden. We are particularly proud of our talented choral scholars who lead each section and, depending on repertoire, sing solos in our concerts.

Essential Skills and Experience:
• An experienced choral conductor with knowledge and understanding of the classical repertoire
• Strong musical skills and the ability to support vocal techniques
• A clear, confident, conducting style
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an inclusive and encouraging approach

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and lead full rehearsals with sectionals as required
• Work with and advise the committee on music selection and the engagement of professional soloists and musicians for concerts and events
• Support and promote the development of our choral scholars
• Work closely with the Chair and other committee members
• Provide a substitute if unable to attend a rehearsal
• Comply with any safeguarding regulations which may apply

Further information:
Eltham Choral Society is a non-auditioning, amateur choir of around 70 members, dedicated to musical excellence. We hold three main concerts a year and a ‘Come and Sing’ in October. Every two years we go on tour. We rehearse on Thursday evenings during school term times from 7.30.pm to 9.30 pm at St. Luke’s Church Eltham Park SE9 1XQ. There is free street parking outside the church and Eltham Station is a ten minute walk. Transport back to the station can be arranged at the end of the rehearsal. We have a talented accompanist, Andrew Lenon, who has been with us for nine years.

The Musical Director will be appointed on a self-employed basis. Remuneration is competitive and subject to negotiation having regard to the candidate’s skills and previous experience. The level of remuneration will be reviewed annually.

To apply for this exciting opportunity send your CV along with a maximum two page supporting statement outlining your relevant experience, your suitability, and the key skills you would bring to the role. Please include the names and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom must be a current or recent employer or contact. References will be taken up only if you are offered the role. Please send your application to our Chair, Sue Quirk, at chair@elthamchoral.org.uk with ‘Application ECS musical director’ in the subject line.

Closing date: 20th February 2026

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th March 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an audition on Thursday evening 19th March 2026 when they will have the opportunity to meet choir members and lead part of the rehearsal.

The successful candidate will take up the post from 1st September 2026
For further details please see our website www.elthamchoral.org.uk, Facebook elthamchoralsociety or Instagram @elthamchoral21

Our committee members are very happy to provide further information. Please contact:
Sue Quirk, Chair chair@elthamchoral.org.uk
Clodagh Woodall, Secretary enquiries@elthamchoral.org.uk
Our current musical director Max Barley is also happy to discuss the role with prospective candidates: max.barley89@gmail.com

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Helpline Recovery Worker

Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across England with mental health issues. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience, training, and education you need to progress in your career with us.

The Leicestershire Mental Health Central Access Point provides a listening ear and emotional support to a range of people within Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. The helpline supports adults and their families, who may be experiencing difficulties with managing their mental health, through telephone-based support, that explores coping mechanisms and provides information on accessible organisations and services within the local area. Professionals and other organisations are also able to contact the helpline for advice or information on working with people who may be struggling with their mental health.

Our team of dedicated Recovery Workers are on hand to provide confidential support, discuss emotional and practical issues someone might be facing, and explore strategies that may help an individual to cope with their situation.

So, if you are someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of the people we support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

We have full-time opportunities available; the service is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Our candidate will be working a mixture of shifts on a 24-hour rolling rota, including bank holidays, evenings, waking nights and weekends.

Please note that the role is based at the Anstey Frith House Leicester.

Role Responsibility

As a helpline recovery worker, you will be a key member of our team, providing emotional support and a listening ear to a wide range of callers.

You will use your knowledge and skills to explore issues relating to mental health and other wider social issues and signpost callers to relevant organisations. You will support callers to utilise coping strategies and offer support and guidance on learning new skills that promote wellbeing. You will be experienced in supporting individuals through emotional distress and crisis situations.

As a helpline recovery worker, you will use your ability to think on your feet to help callers manage their distress and provide crisis support where needed.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can use their knowledge and experience to support individuals with their mental health in a compassionate and recovery focused way. With a naturally ability to make people feel calm and listened to, our candidate uses their skills to help a wide range of callers.

Ideally our candidate has experience in the mental health sector and has a proven track record of supporting individuals in distress. Excellent communication skills are essential as well as a calm and professional attitude or is experienced in working with a wide range of other organisations from statutory to third sector.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

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PhD opportunity: Unravelling the ontogeny of bird migratory behaviour in a changing world

Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon

Passionate about bird migration and movement ecology? We are looking for a motivated candidate interested in applying for a FCT grant (Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology) to carry out a 4-year PhD focusing on the ontogeny of migratory behaviour (with black or white storks). The candidate will be based in Portugal at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. Fieldwork (GPS tagging, nest monitoring, etc) can be carried out depending on the candidate interests. We are aiming to find someone with good analytical skills (particularly in R) and with at least one published paper (to increase the chances of getting a scholarship). Given the specificity of the call, we are looking for students that have obtained their degrees from European universities.

To express your interest, please send your CV (including your 1st degree and Master grades) and a short motivation letter to inescatry@gmail.com.

Supervisors

Inês      Catry      (https://www.ce3c.pt/research/research-groups/ecology-and-conservation-across-  scales/behavioural-ecology-and-conservation/ines-catry)

Aldina Franco (https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/aldina-franco).

Marta Acácio (https://www.cibio.up.pt/en/people/details/marta-acacio/)

Information about our research can be further found at http://whitestork.org/

Relevant information on FCT grant application

Information on FCT grants from last year can be found at: https://www.fct.pt/en/concursos/concurso-bolsas-de-doutoramento-2025-linha-de- candidatura-geral

Project description

Anthropogenic changes are shifting the migration patterns of birds worldwide: species are changing the migration timings, shortening and diversifying migratory routes, or even completely disrupting migration and transitioning towards residency. While human induced environmental changes are known to have contributed to the observed changes in migratory behaviour, the mechanisms by which species adapt to these changes remain largely unknown.

The white (Ciconia ciconia) and black (Ciconia nigra) storks are a long-lived species and iconic symbols for long-distance migrations. Previous research by our team revealed that both species are changing their migratory habits. Thus, the current proposal aims to study the ontogeny of migratory behaviour to unravel the physiological, ecological, and evolutionary mechanisms behind the shifts in migratory decisions, as well as explore the carryover effects of different migratory strategies at the individual and population-level.

This PhD project will capitalise on a long-term GPS-tracking study of white and black storks (> 400 GPS devices combined with 3D-accelerometers deployed, http://whitestork.org/) and will focus on: (i) disentangle the role of early-life physiological and health constraints on first-year migratory decisions, (ii) evaluate the influence of ontogenetic individual experience in subsequent migratory decisions and (iii) investigate life-long time fitness and demographic consequences of different migratory strategies.

Overall, we will be able to increase the knowledge on the extent to which migrants can cope with current rates of environmental change, both in the short term and across generations.

JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION

Teacher of Business and/or Economics

Section:

Academic Staff

Responsible
to:

Head of Faculty

Status of
position:

Full time,
permanent

Main purpose of the role

Teachers of Business and/or Economics report to the Head of Business and/or Head of
Economics, as appropriate, and are expected to deliver the subject/s to an exceptional
level across Sixth Form year groups, helping pupils to cultivate confidence, knowledge
and understanding in all areas of the subject.

Classroom  Teaching

•  Teaching  a  full-time  lesson  allocation  per  week  (a  reduced  timetable
would apply initially for those new to the profession). The distribution

of  these  lessons  across  subjects  and  year-groups  will  be  at  the
discretion of the Head/s of Faculty and the Deputy Head (Academic).

•  Undertake occasional additional teaching duties (e.g. the delivery of the
Extended Project Qualification, or Supervised Study) as directed by the

Deputy Head (Academic).

•  Plan  and  deliver  excellent  lessons,  consistent  with  the  published
schemes  of  work,  and  faculty  and  school  policies  which  engage  and

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inspire pupils of all levels to make outstanding academic progress.

•  Adapt  the  planning  and  delivery  of  lessons  to  ensure  that  all  pupils are

able make good progress.

•  Set  high  expectations  of  classroom  behaviour  and  maintain  a  classroom
environment which is safe, stimulating and within which the positive attitudes,
values and behaviour expected of pupils are consistently modelled.

•  Continuously  evaluate  and  refine  teaching  to  improve  the  pupil  learning

experience.

•  Model  the  highest  standards  of

literacy

in  spoken  and  written

communications.

•  Liaise  effectively  with  the  pastoral  teams  to  ensure  that  any  pupil’s

progress can be seen in full context of their wider school life.

•  Use school ICT equipment and systems confidently to support learning.

Assessment & Reporting

•  Take  responsibility  for  pupils’  ongoing  attainment,  progress  and  final

outcomes.

•  Mark  work  regularly (in  accordance  with the  Faculty  and  School marking
policy) and  use assessment and feedback as a means of giving pupils an
opportunity  for  reflection  as  well  as  to  inform  the  planning  of  future
sessions.

•  Write academic reports according to the published schedule and guidance
and  contribute  marks  to  Faculty  mark  books  and  tracking  documents  as
directed by the Head of Faculty.

•  Attend Parent Consultation meetings for all pupils taught each year.

Wider  Professional  Responsibilities

•  Supply cover teaching for colleagues within the Faculty and  the whole

school as required.

•  Assist  with  super-curricular  Faculty  activities  (e.g.  trips,  societies,
clinics) and Faculty meetings  as directed by the Head of Faculty.

•  Engage thoroughly with all processes of induction and the Individual

Development Plan process.

•  Assist with School Partnership and Community Engagement projects and

Admissions events as required.

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Pastoral  and  Co-Curricular

•  Play a significant role in both the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school.

Safeguarding

•  Shrewsbury  School  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the
welfare  of  children  and  young  people  and  expects  all  staff  and
volunteers to share this commitment.

•  The  postholder  must  comply  with  the  School’s  Safeguarding  &  Child

Protection policy at all times.

•  The postholder must undergo Safeguarding & Child Protection training

as directed by their Line Manager.

These duties are illustrative. Shrewsbury School reserves the right to alter the content of
this job description, after consultation and consistent with the level of responsibility of this
role, to reflect the school’s changing demands.

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Person Specification

Teacher

A = Application form   D = Documents   I = Interview   P = Presentation

Description

Subject knowledge

Essential  Desirabl

e

Method
used

Good undergraduate degree in Business and/or
Economics or a closely related subject (applications are
welcome from current final-year university pupils).

The ability to provide stimulating, well-planned lessons.

Subject knowledge in Business and/or Economics to
challenge pupils.

Experience of working with young people in an
educational context.

Teaching Qualification or Postgraduate qualification in
Business and/or Economics or a closely related subject,
or in a relevant Education field.

Pastoral and co-curricular duties

Commitment to boarding school life and the ability to
carry out the role of tutor effectively.

Professional, yet caring and compassionate approach to
working with pupils.

Willingness to be involved in a range of co-curricular
activities.

Experience of working with young people in a residential
context.

Qualifications and/or experience of leading/coaching
and/...