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We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Head of School Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role As Head of School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the school delivers outstanding education, exceptional safeguarding standards and life-changing outcomes for every pupil. Working closely with the wider Options Autism and Outcomes First Group teams, you'll be responsible for creating an ambitious vision for the school, developing an exceptional staff team and ensuring the highest standards across all aspects of school life. You'll lead a school where therapeutic approaches, high-quality teaching and personalised learning combine to help pupils reach their full potential and prepare them for fulfilling futures. What you will be doing • Provide inspirational leadership that promotes a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement., • Drive exceptional educational outcomes through an engaging, ambitious and inclusive curriculum., • Ensure outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across the school., • Lead on safeguarding, health and safety and pupil wellbeing, creating a safe and nurturing environment., • Build strong partnerships with pupils, families, Local Authorities and external professionals., • Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing staff team through coaching, performance management and professional development., • Oversee school improvement planning, self-evaluation and quality assurance., • Ensure compliance with all DfE, Ofsted and Independent School Standards., • Monitor school performance, attendance, behaviour and pupil progress, implementing effective improvement strategies where needed., • Support the commercial success and sustainable growth of the school through effective resource and budget management., • Champion a positive school culture where every member of the community feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. What you will bring • Degree and QTS required., • Significant senior leadership experience within education., • A proven track record of improving educational outcomes and leading successful school improvement., • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, school leadership and statutory education requirements., • Experience preparing for and leading successful Ofsted inspections., • Exceptional people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop teams., • Strong financial and operational management experience., • A commitment to delivering outstanding education and transforming the lives of children and young people. About Us Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated needs. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life. Our focus is on developing academic skills, social understanding, emotional wellbeing, and independence, enabling each pupil to achieve positive outcomes and prepare for their next steps. By fostering a strong sense of community and personalised learning, Baston House ensures every pupil is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Cover Supervisor - South East London Are you interested in teaching? Would you like to get a head start in your teacher training by joining us as a Cover Supervisor? Prospero Teaching are working on behalf of Schools across South East London who are looking for talented prospects looking for a career in Education. This is a great opportunity to prepare for your teacher training and gain valuable experience. To support you on your journey we will provide: - CPD to prepare you for teacher training - Work within a wide range of schools and environments to test your skills - Long-term placements within Secondary Schools. The ideal candidate will: - Be planning a career in teaching. - Educated to degree level - 2.1 or above - Be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses. - Have the belief that every student can be successful. - Have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of our students. - Have outstanding attendance and a can-do attitude. More information: Prospero Teaching iis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please apply with your latest CV and we will contact you at your earliest convienience

Grow and shape HM Land Registry's service design function! HM Land Registry are looking for an experienced design leader to join as Head of Service Design, helping shape and transform critical national services that safeguard land and property ownership across England and Wales. Permanent role, salary £78,200 - £98,100 (based on assessment at interview), 29% employer pension contribution plus full Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from 14 UK locations. \n OPEN SESSIONS \n If you would like to find out more about the role, the Service Design profession and what it's like to work at HMLR, a Hiring Manager Q&A session where you can virtually 'meet the team' will be held via MS Teams on Tuesday 4th August 12:30PM. \n Follow 'Apply' link for booking instructions. \n About the Head of Service Design role \n This is a senior leadership role within the User Centred Design team, offering the opportunity to set the strategic direction for service design across HM Land Registry. \n You will work closely with the Deputy Directors and senior colleagues to define the future vision for end-to-end services. The role will combine strategic leadership with hands-on service design, helping modernise paper-based and legacy services, improve customer outcomes and unlock the value of HMLR's data. \n You will lead and develop the service design capability, supporting designers to apply the right tools, methods and standards across complex programmes. Working across organisational boundaries, you will help teams understand the wider service context, challenge existing ways of working and ensure future services are accessible, inclusive, secure and built around genuine user needs. \n Responsibilities for the Head of Service Design \n\n • Set the strategic direction for service design and champion its value across the organisation.\n, • Lead, develop and mentor service designers, supporting the growth of the wider design capability.\n, • Work across high-profile transformation programmes to design and improve end-to-end services.\n, • Influence senior stakeholders, programme boards and executive leaders on service strategy and priorities.\n, • Lead workshops, service mapping and the development of artefacts such as journey maps, service blueprints and prototypes.\n, • Ensure services are user centred, accessible, inclusive, secure and aligned with organisational goals.\n, • Help teams understand the wider service context and make informed decisions across complex programmes.\n\n Essential criteria for the Head of Service Design \n\n • Extensive experience as a senior service designer or design leader working on complex services or systems.\n, • Strong hands-on knowledge of service design practices, methodologies, frameworks and tools.\n, • Experience leading, developing and empowering service designers.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills at senior level.\n, • Ability to understand the wider service landscape and translate long-term challenges into a clear future vision.\n, • Experience operating in an agile, multidisciplinary digital environment.\n\n Desirable criteria for the Head of Service Design \n\n • Experience shaping or growing a service design capability.\n, • Experience working across large-scale transformation programmes in a complex organisation.\n, • Awareness of service standards and how technology, data and AI can improve services.\n\n Benefits \n Alongside your salary of £78,200 plus any allowance up to £98,100 HM Land Registry contributes £22,654 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Plus: \n\n • Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays\n, • A clear progression pathway inc. personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside\n, • Over 29% employer pension contribution\n, • Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you)\n, • Opportunity to work condensed hours\n, • Social and sports club\n, • Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues\n, • Interest-free loan for season tickets\n, • Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice).\n, • HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working.\n\n Office locations \n The role is open across 14 of HMLR's locations: \n Birkenhead, Croydon, Coventry, Durham, Weymouth, Gloucester, Kingston upon Hull, Leicester, Nottingham, Peterborough, Plymouth, Warton, Swansea and Telford. \n Additional Requirements \n\n • HMLR expect everyone to spend 60% of their working time in one of the offices.\n, • Occasional travel will be required to HMLR offices, supplier sites and other government departments, which may include overnight stays\n, • This role operates under the flexible working hours agreement, supporting a positive work-life balance\n, • The post is subject to BPPS level clearance\n, • This role does not meet the category to offer sponsorship, and HMLR will not sponsor a skilled worker visa.\n\n Why join? \n HM Land Registry's services form part of the UK's critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £8 trillion and supporting more than £1 trillion in secured lending. \n This is an opportunity to influence the future of nationally important services, shape a growing service design function and lead work that will modernise land registration for millions of customers and users. \n Apply now or contact Inspire People in complete confidence.

Shaftesbury Victoria School is seeking a Deputy Head of Student Services to lead pastoral provision and safeguarding for students with complex needs, in collaboration with the Head of Student Services. The role requires resilience, empathy, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving, with a stron

? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit theWhy Work For Uspage. ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Are you a driven procurement professional ready to make a real impact across a dynamic and growing Federation? We are seeking a highly capable Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead and deliver compliant, high-quality procurement activity that supports our academies to thrive. ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY You will play a key operational role in delivering compliant, high-quality procurement activity across the Federation. With a focus on strategic sourcing & tendering, you will focus on, lead and manage end-to-end procurement exercises, including regulated FTS tenders and framework-based awards, maintain oversight of the procurement pipeline, and actively support academies in selecting and using compliant procurement routes. The role has a strong emphasis on forward planning, market engagement, regulatory compliance, and practical academy support to reduce risk and avoid reactive or non-compliant procurement activity. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Minimum Level 4 CIPS qualification Public sector experience (at least five years in a similar role) Strong experience delivering regulated procurements, including FTS tenders Proven use of public sector frameworks and DPSs Ability to advise stakeholders on compliant procurement routes Solid understanding of framework structures, call-offs, and mini-competitions Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and best practice Experience supporting academies or devolved organisations Demonstrated contract management experience Analytical skills and ability to interpret data Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Strong IT skills, including MS Office and procurement systems For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. ? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, t his will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ? WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site. 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This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established frontline service committed to delivering timely, high-quality assessments and safeguarding children from the earliest point of intervention. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you'll manage a varied caseload, undertaki

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Mentor, guide and manage Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Officers (MASHOs) and provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision of staff within the team Contribute to the overall management of the MASH team in order to meet service objectives, key performance targets and statutory

In this role, you will receive and respond to safeguarding enquiries and referrals, accurately record information, and complete a range of vetting tasks to support effective safeguarding processes. Your first two weeks will be office-based for induction, after which you'll work on a hybrid basis wit

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SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker Location: Croydon Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time | Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: £95 - £105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people wh

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As a temporary Mental Health Support Worker, you'll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from supporting living to mental health units and secure units providing support and care to persons with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and more complex care needs. You'll bec

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Autism Support Worker - Primary SEN School - Lewisham A warm, nurturing primary SEN school in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Autism Support Worker to support young learners in a structured and supportive environment.Location: Lewisham Pay: £95-£100 per day Contract: Full-time, Septem

Your role will be to support the management team in the local oversight of people supported across a community as well as in accommodation-based settings. We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, inclusive, organised and caring individual with forward-thinking qualities to support our service users

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This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across both refuge accommodation and community outreach services, providing trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse. This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.

You will be allocated a number of properties to manage, working as part of a larger team to deliver the service across your region. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness you will need a sharp attention to detail to ensure that the houses are clean

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Position Title: Experienced Autism Support worker.Hours Per Week:Part Time with opportunity for an increase in hours for suitable candidates.Interviews being held : July 2026.You will be supporting a young man who lives at home with his mother and has several complex medical conditions.He has left s

Undertake safeguarding assessments, risk management, and care planning to promote the welfare and safety of vulnerable adults, children, and families. Previous experience working within an NRPF, Assessment, Safeguarding, or Children & Families team in a UK Local Authority. Strong knowledge of the Ch

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