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Who we are

Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids’ health, through improving school food & food literacy. We support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, all with the aim to improve health and wellbeing where needed most.

Through school kitchens, we work to reset a broken food system that damages children’s health and sets them up to fail.

We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets. Join us and help us feed the future well.

About you and the role

This role will see you creating engaging content and running our social media feeds. This is a highly autonomous role requiring creativity, problem solving and analytical skills.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, varied working environment and be full of creative ideas. You’ll be as happy filming and editing reels, as you are contributing ideas for campaigns . You’ll be confident writing reactive posts for LinkedIn and you’ll have an eye for making designs as beautiful as the food we serve in schools. 

You’ll be good with people - able to work with high profile patrons, to reassure any nervous first time interviewees and capable of a cool head in busy kitchens or at events. You’ll juggle multiple projects and know how to unearth stories that bring our mission to life. A collaborative approach will be at the heart of your approach as you help position Chefs in Schools as an innovative changemaker in education and child health. 

What else do you need to know?

The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply. 

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities.

We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.

As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.

Key responsibilities:

• Create exciting, constantly evolving content, including videos, photos, graphics and copy that drives specific actions and conversions that support our cause

• Planning, filming and editing of reels to our house style - including recipe videos, kitchen tips, patron visits to school kitchens and shoulder to shoulder interview style films.

• Plan, pitch and deliver social media campaigns end-to-end, from concept through to launch and beyond — including production coordination, communications planning and stakeholder management

• Support the growth of our patron and ambassador work, proactively identifying opportunities and ensuring prominent placement on a variety of owned and external platforms

• Champion diversity, equality and inclusion in all social media content

• Develop and implement social media content planning aligned to organisational priorities

• Lead regular creative brainstorms to build a bank of content ideas and champion creative innovation

• Lead our conversations on social channels, proactively sharing sector news with organisational commentary to position us as a thought leader in key online debates. You’ll also build and maintain strategic relationships with relevant networks, schools, chefs, partners and influencers

• Keep across trends and industry best practice to ensure our feeds stay fresh and relevant. Make data-driven decisions about where we invest our time 

• Oversee photography and video shoots when we use external agencies 

Essential skills & experience:

• At least two years of demonstrable experience creating content and managing social media feeds 

• Proven ability to plan and deliver content end-to-end with minimal oversight

• Strong creative skills - video, editing, sound edits, design, writing and interviewing

• Strategic thinker who links social media activity to organisational goals

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

• Confident working autonomously and making independent judgements

• Experience using analytics

• Solutions-focused approach in line with our values

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders

• A proven commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion

• Belief in our mission to improve children’s health through better food and food education in schools

Desirable skills & experience:

• Knowledge of child health, nutrition or education

• Understanding of brand application

• Experience using social media scheduling and management tools

Benefits

You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.

We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.

We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.

Application process

In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. 

We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.

Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.

Expected duration of this application process: 4 weeks

Role closes midnight Sunday 26th July

First interviews will be held online ​w/c 3rd August 

Second interviews in person at our Brixton office ​w/c 10th August

Candidates will be asked to complete a practical task & presentation as part of the second interview.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Autistic young people? Do you believe in the power of education to unlock their potential and nurture their learning potential? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team at our new school for autistic young people in Kingston, Spring School.

Spring School will give learners the support and challenge they need to reach their full learning potential. The school will have academic, personal, social and independent targets to provide autistic learners with ambitious aspirations. Learners will work towards gaining academic and vocational qualifications, that will help them succeed in the world beyond school. 

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the development of our learners, creating a safe and engaging space for them to thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing person centred, day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions 
• Supervise and support our learners to engage in community-based learning and educational visits.
• Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
• Support our learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.

We are looking for:

• Compassion: A deep understanding and empathy for the challenges faced by autistic young people.
• Patience: The ability to provide consistent, patient, and encouraging support.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt teaching methods and approaches to suit individual needs.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset to work alongside educators, therapists, and families.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Make a genuine impact on the lives of autistic young people and contribute to their personal and academic growth.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in special education.
• Supportive Community: Join a close-knit team that values your insights and celebrates every achievement, big or small.

Come make a difference with us – apply today! Only applications submitted online will be considered via the recruitment portal

Interview date- Tuesday 14 July 2026

Closing date- Friday 10 July 2026

Start date- September 2026

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Help shape the future of education by building a vibrant community as our new Development and Alumni Relations Officer. You will connect former students, parents, and local groups to create life-changing opportunities. It’s a dynamic role where your people skills, organisation, and passion will make a lasting impact.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make an Impact: Directly support the transformational power of education by engaging the community in the lives of our students.
• Never a Dull Moment: Enjoy a varied workload where "no two days are the same".
• Connect with People: Build meaningful rapport across a wide network of former students, staff, and parents.

What You'll Do

• Event Management: Coordinate everything from casual coffee mornings to formal reunions and careers events.
• Communications & Media: Source inspiring stories, draft newsletter copy, and utilize traditional and digital media.
• Relationship Building: Act as the primary bridge between the department and the local community.
• Administration & Database: Maintain accurate records and ensure smooth day-to-day departmental operations.

Who We Are Looking For

• A "real people person" who excels at making authentic connections and building rapport with others
• A highly organised problem-solver capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and with a meticulous eye for detail
• A self-motivated person with a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to lend a hand, whatever the task
• Someone with a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others.

About the opportunity

We are now recruiting for a Programme Coordinator for our schools in Birmingham.

• The Birmingham Programme Coordinator (maternity cover) oversees a caseload of up to seven partner schools. They manage the logistics and organisation of each school’s tutoring programme, working closely with the schools and pupils and managing the pool of volunteer tutors. They attend the weekly tutoring sessions at each school, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
• The Birmingham Programme Coordinator (maternity cover) supports the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manages the tutor sign up process, develops relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collects data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and works with other internal teams on business development opportunities.

Deadline: Sunday 2nd August 2026
Interviews: Wednesday, 12th August 2026
Start date: Ideally, Monday 17th August 2026
Contract and hours: Full time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. A full working week is 37.5 hours.

Duties and responsibilities
 

• Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
• Responsible for overseeing the quality of tutoring, engaging in quality assurance processes, and providing feedback to volunteer tutors to ensure effective and impactful delivery. Provide regular check-ins with tutors to ensure ample support and guidance is given to provide targeted tuition to pupils.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers. Maintain clear and timely communication with relevant school staff, offering regular check-ins with key school stakeholders, and contribute to impact reporting to schools. Supporting the Programme Manager with strategies to retain and sustain school partnerships.
• Update and accurately maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting timely data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and pupil surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators to key stakeholders and using them to enhance programme delivery. Work with the Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
• Proactively report to the Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in their partner schools.

Person specification 

Qualification criteria:
 

• The right to work in the UK.
• A valid driving licence with access to a car for work purposes.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
 
Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty. 
 

This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset. As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. The role would be best suited if you are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have: 
 

• Experience of working with young people and/or project management. 
• Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector

How to apply:

To apply for this position you will need to complete and attach an application form to your application. To do this, please download the attached application form, complete the sections in full and save the new file, and then click the 'apply' button.

You will be able to upload the completed application form on the next page.

Applications without an attached application form will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help you with making the application process work for you.

Job Description

The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects, and is recruiting a Teacher Development Specialist to support this work. This is a fixed term position which will focus on supporting the delivery of a key strand of our work relating to teacher and leadership development in the context of educational technology (EdTech) implementation. By joining our team as a Teacher Development Specialist, you’ll be helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession. 

The role will run until the end of October 2026 in the first instance.

We are open to full time or part time candidates.

Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found here. 

Based: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Deadline and interview: Applications will close at 12:00 on Wednesday 29th July 2026 but we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. We will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified and therefore may close the role early.

Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.

Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received. 

The Organisation

The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.

We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.

Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:

• membership

• teacher CPD and accreditation

• research, policy and events

• online and print resources

Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession. 

The Opportunity

The Teacher Development Specialist will play a key role in supporting our work around teacher and leadership development, and delivering one of our key projects focusing on understanding effective practice in relation to building expertise through collaboration. Drawing on their deep understanding of research, evidence and practice around teacher development, the Teacher Development Specialist will look to identify and build on existing practices and will seek to understand how as a profession we might encourage innovation and knowledge-sharing across the education sector. They will work with internal colleagues and wider stakeholders to understand how these practices might best apply to the field of Education Technology (EdTech).

This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who is interested in using research and evidence to build collective understanding of effective practices across the sector. 

Generating insights 

You will work as part of an internal project team, leading on a key deliverable relating to strengthening expertise through collaboration, specifically within the context of Educational Technology. 

You will:

• Draw from literature, published research and theory around teacher development and school implementation to generate actionable insights about effective practice.

• Gather insights from a range of key stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, policy makers and sector experts to understand and analyse existing practices, identify effective approaches and identify potential barriers or levers which might influence effectiveness of identified approaches.

Disseminating learning

You will spend some of your time disseminating what you have learnt:

• producing high-level summaries and reports to draw together recommendations and inform future work in this field.

Wider team activities

You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues from across the organisation as a member of the core project team, contributing to project meetings, working collaboratively to synthesize findings, develop recommendations and support wider elements of the project as required. 

You will

• Engage in CPD, learning activities and training to maintain and develop your knowledge and skills 

• Arrange and participate in meetings, as required

• Perform other activities as and when required in order to fulfil the purpose and requirements of the role

• Apply your expertise to support the College’s wider work around teacher development as appropriate. 

About You

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about teacher and school development; who is motivated by our mission and who is truly passionate about supporting the education sector. 

The person specification below outlines the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in this role. However, you do not need to have expertise in all areas; let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply. 

Person specification

Essential knowledge and experience

• Educated to at least degree standard, with QTS / higher degree desirable

• Proven knowledge and understanding of effective professional development methodologies 

• Critical understanding of research and evidence relating to teacher professional development and implementation

• Experience of teaching in schools in the UK or internationally 

• Strong analytical skills with experience of applying research and insights to inform decision-making, strategy or school/trust development

Desirable knowledge and experience 

• Able to produce content (inc. written reports and research summaries) for a range of audiences including teachers, school leaders and policymakers

• Experience of carrying out qualitative research or stakeholder research (e.g. interviews, focus groups, stakeholder workshops)

• A good understanding of the English school system including an understanding of, or interest in, Educational Technology (EdTech) and evidence-informed technology adoption 

• Experience of designing and/or delivering teacher professional development

As well as technical requirements, we are looking for people who: 

• Believe in the transformative power of education, see teachers as key drivers in achieving improved educational outcomes for all and are motivated to contribute to this change.

• Communicate clearly and effectively, understanding the importance of conveying complex ideas in an easy to understand way and respecting the work schedules and patterns of colleagues.

• Learning and feedback oriented, intellectually curious, and keen to develop their skillset.

• Are committed to equality and diversity, demonstrating these through their work and daily interactions with colleagues, members and other stakeholders. 

Why Us?

As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to: 

• Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working 

• Professional development, including formal and informal training and support 

• Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction 

• Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.

Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College 

As a growing organisation we are committed to:

• Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in

• Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values 

• Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. 

What to expect from the recruitment process

• All applications are anonymised until the point of interview

• Line Managers trained in recognising bias

• We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process

• All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.

If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please make a request via our website.

For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).

Your Personal Data

As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Pre-employment checks

All conditional offers of employment are subject to:

• Two satisfactory references

• Proof of qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Annual salary

Starting from C1 £28,176 with the ability to progress to C3 £31,217

Last day to apply

05/07/2026

The Learning & Development Officer is responsible for working closely with the Director of People & Organisational Development in supporting the design, delivery and development of the education and training across the hospice group.

They will coordinate and organise all in house and external training programmes, maintain accurate records, monitor compliance and support a learning culture across St Giles. They will provide full support for preparing documentation, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard and deadlines are met.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with delivering learning sessions, handling and dealing with all requests that come through the L&D department, supporting with data, audit, evaluations and coordinating all invoices.

They will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth, efficient delivery of St Giles learning and development initiatives to ensure we remain compliant through regulatory standards and frameworks.

The role will also maintain effective working relationships across the hospice to support efficient service delivery. 

Qualifications

Essential

·Good level of education including Maths & English

Desirable

·Relevant professional qualifications would be an advantage

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·Have a clear understanding and knowledge of Bluestream learning system

·Previous experience in a learning and development role

·Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations

·Experience with learning management systems/platforms

·Knowledge of the full training cycle, from design to delivery

·Understanding of the importance of training in ensuring safe and effective care to patients

·Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and local guidelines

Desirable

·Experience in the charitable sector

Values

·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·Strong project management skills

·Excellent communication skills

·Ability to assess training needs and provide recommendations based on organisational goals

·Proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word & MS Teams)

·Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

·Familiarity with competency frameworks

·Experience in a co-ordination ideally within learning & development.

Personal Attributes

·Empathetic

·Team player

·Able to work under pressure

·Collaborative

·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. 

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision over the coming years. 

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Foundations) to join our high-performing and talented fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to support young people achieve their ambitions.

You will be working with a diverse range of supporters - from family trusts through to major grant-giving foundations. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in managing and stewarding our current partnerships, and securing new supporters in order to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising targets.

This is a varied and exciting role, ranging from rolling your sleeves up to meet a tight deadline, completing a bid for a major new funding opportunity, through to leading and inspiring team members to meet our strategic goals.

The role at a glance

Contract:
Full-time, permanent

Start date:
September 2026 (or as otherwise agreed)

Working hours:
09:00-17:30, Monday to Friday. 

Our Head Office team typically works in-person 4 days per week with 1 day from home. The in-person time will mainly be in the office with other members of the team, but will also include regularly attending meetings and events at corporate partners and hosting them on visits to IntoUniversity centres.

Salary: 
£43,000 - £48,000 (including £2,800 London contribution) Depending on experience

Location: 
IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ

Annual Leave: 
33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ 3 closure days (two in December and one in July)
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Head of Course Development – Self-Paced Learning

Remote (UK) | Full Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | £60,000–£70,000

Help build something entirely new with a global leader in education.

Marble Mayne Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a world-leading international education group in the appointment of a Head of Course Development for an exciting new strategic initiative.

This is a genuinely unique opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of premium education and play a pivotal role in launching a brand-new self-paced learning offering. Rather than stepping into an established function, you'll have the rare opportunity to build an innovative educational product from the ground up, shaping how high-quality GCSE and A-Level courses are designed, developed and delivered for students across the world.

This is a fully remote role, open to candidates based anywhere in the UK, offering the flexibility to work from home while collaborating with an ambitious international team.

The Role

As Head of Course Development, you'll lead the creation of a new portfolio of self-paced GCSE and A-Level courses. You'll recruit and manage the course development team, establish quality standards and production processes, oversee instructional design, content development and assessment, and ensure delivery to ambitious project timelines.

Working closely with colleagues across product, operations and marketing, you'll help shape a market-leading online learning experience from concept through to launch. This is a rare opportunity to leave your mark on a completely new educational offering.

As the new product grows, there is also the potential for this role to evolve into a longer-term leadership position within the organisation.

About You

We're looking for an experienced education leader with a strong understanding of curriculum development and pedagogy, ideally across GCSE and A-Level. You'll bring experience leading course or curriculum development, managing educational teams, delivering complex programmes to fixed deadlines, and be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, build-from-scratch environment. Experience of online or asynchronous learning would be highly advantageous.

If you're excited by the prospect of building something from scratch, leading a talented team and helping shape the future of online education within a globally recognised organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date

Ongoing / ASAP – the new postholder will ideally start the role for the new academic year in September 

PSTT is a registered charity with a clear vision – we want to see excellent teaching of science in every primary classroom in the UK. We are seeking a part time office administrator (0.4FTE) as part of a job share with our existing Office Administrator.

The Office Administrator is the first point of contact for general enquiries. They are responsible for various areas of administration involving our staff, Fellows, trustees and external organisations. They play a logistical role in several important areas of PSTT activity supporting our professional learning events and activities, our awards, planning, fundraising, logistics, key processes and communications with Fellows. The role also involves the collection, collation and maintenance of essential PSTT data sources.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and build a career in the charity or education sector, joining a friendly and purposeful organisation based in Bristol and working across the UK. This is a part time role, two days/14 hours per week.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision over the coming years. 

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our high-performing and talented fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to support young people achieve their ambitions.

Working with our Assistant Director of Development, this is an opportunity to play a key role in developing and maintaining the charity’s key relationships with businesses that are local, national and international in stature. 

The role will include stewardship of your own portfolio of the charity’s most critical corporate supporters and oversight of our corporate staff engagement programme. This is a dynamic and varied role - ranging from taking senior representatives from a corporate supporter to watch our programme in action, bidding for a major new partnership, rolling your sleeves up to meet a tight deadline, to managing and developing your team members. 

The role at a glance

Contract:
Full-time, permanent

Start date:
September 2026 (or as otherwise agreed)

Working hours:
09:00-17:30, Monday to Friday. 

Our Head Office team typically works in-person 4 days per week with 1 day from home. The in-person time will mainly be in the office with other members of the team, but will also include regularly attending meetings and events at corporate partners and hosting them on visits to IntoUniversity centres.

Salary: 
£40,000 - £46,000 (including £2,800 London contribution) Depending on experience

Location: 
IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ

Annual Leave: 
33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ 3 closure days (two in December and one in July)
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

The selected candidate will deliver sexual health and well-being outreach and support for targeted groups in commissioned South West London boroughs, focusing on those at increased risk of poor sexual health.

The postholder will conduct outreach, education, and training in several settings depending on the needs of different young people. These could be educational settings, youth settings, community events, sports settings, clubs and pubs. You will provide targeted support to vulnerable young people, such as looked-after children (LAC), those who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), those who come from areas of high deprivation and high need, and those with other increased risk factors, as well as young people aged 13-15 who are not yet able to access online services.

About the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is the membership body for UK fundraising. We represent and champion the work of individual fundraisers, charities, and their partners. 

Our ambition is to double our impact over the next decade by creating a sustainable future for fundraising and inspiring more people to give.

To achieve this, we are focused on attracting, retaining and developing fundraising talent, changing perceptions of fundraising as a respected profession, driving excellent fundraising practice through standards, ethics and professional development, and fostering a culture that inspires more people to give.

Fundraising qualifications are central to this ambition, equipping fundraisers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel throughout their careers and strengthen the impact of fundraising.

About the role

We're looking for experienced fundraising professionals who are passionate about developing others and committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences. You'll be an engaging online facilitator who creates inclusive learning environments, inspires confidence, and supports learners to achieve their potential.

Teaching experience is essential, along with a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards one. We welcome applications from experienced trainers, educators, and learning professionals, as well as fundraising professionals with substantial experience in designing and delivering learning for adult audiences.

As one of our tutors, you'll:

• Deliver engaging online learning using professionally designed course materials
• Facilitate interactive learning that encourages discussion, reflection and application
• Assess learner assignments and provide high-quality developmental feedback
• Provide regular and timely feedback and support to learners undertaking online courses
• Support learners through coaching and one-to-one guidance where appropriate
• Work alongside a collaborative team of experienced tutors and learning professionals
• Help maintain the high professional and academic standards of CIOF qualifications

Successful candidates will join our associate tutor pool and will receive induction, programme-specific training and ongoing support from the Professional Development team before delivering learning.

Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Chair; Board of Directors 
Location: Hackney
Salary: £50,000-60,000 depending on experience.
Pension: HSoF participates in the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme and contributes 3%.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, free onsite lunches .
Probation period: Six months.

About Hackney School of Food

Hackney School of Food is an award-winning food education hub based in the grounds of Mandeville Primary School in Clapton, East London. Through our teaching kitchen and educational garden, we help children, families and communities build the skills, confidence and knowledge to grow, cook and eat good food.

Each year, we welcome more than 10,000 visits to our kitchen and garden, delivering curriculum programmes for schools alongside community cooking courses, gardening projects, holiday clubs, corporate volunteering and public events. Since becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2023, we have expanded our facilities, strengthened our governance and built a strong reputation as a leader in food education.

We're now looking for an exceptional Managing Director to build on these strong foundations and lead Hackney School of Food through its next phase of growth and impact.

About the role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director (MD) will provide both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the organisation delivers its mission while remaining financially resilient, well-governed and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves.

The Managing Director is responsible for all aspects of the organisation, including strategy, income generation, finance, governance, partnerships, programme delivery and people leadership. Working closely with a small, committed team and an engaged Board, they will build on strong foundations to grow Hackney School of Food's impact, reach and long-term sustainability.

This is a varied, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing big-picture thinking with practical delivery. One day you may be developing a new partnership, meeting a prospective funder or working with the Board on future strategy; the next you could be supporting the team, welcoming visitors to the garden or solving day-to-day operational challenges.

Key priorities

In your first 12 months you will:

• Build on Hackney School of Food's strong foundations to deliver the next phase of our strategy and growth.

• Increase and diversify income through fundraising, partnerships and commercial opportunities to strengthen long-term sustainability.

• Lead, support and develop a small, ambitious team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture where people can thrive.

• Strengthen relationships with funders, partners and local businesses, helping Hackney School of Food deepen its impact.

• Work closely with the Board to embed strong governance, organisational systems and long-term planning for the future.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership 

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Hackney School of Food, ensuring delivery of its mission, vision and long-term objectives. 

• Lead the development and implementation of Hackney School of Food's annual business plan and organisational priorities.

• Work with the Board to evolve organisational strategy, identify opportunities, manage risks and support sustainable growth.

• Monitor, report on and respond to organisational performance against agreed objectives and impact measures. 

• Champion Hackney School of Food externally, strengthening its profile and influence.
   

Financial sustainability and income generation 

• Oversee organisational budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and cashflow management, working closely with the Treasurer and accountant.

• Lead income generation across the organisation, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, sponsorship and earned income.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, sponsors and strategic partners.

• Ensure all funding commitments are met, including grant reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements.

• Identify new opportunities to diversify income and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.

Partnerships & External Relations

• Act as the main point of contact for HSoF’s key partners, LEAP Federation and Chefs in Schools to ensure the partnerships are effective and positive.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with other key stakeholders, including local authorities, funders and sponsors.

• Represent Hackney School of Food at meetings, events, and public forums.

• Champion the value of food education and contribute to wider local and national conversations. 

• Ensure programmes remain responsive to community needs through ongoing engagement and consultation. 

Governance and public benefit 

• Ensure the organisation operates in line with its CIC objectives and delivers clear public benefit. 

• Support the Board of Directors to fulfil its governance responsibilities through high-quality reporting, planning and decision-making.

• Prepare Board papers, reports and agendas, ensuring timely and accurate information is available to support effective governance.

• Oversee and report on organisational performance to the Board of Directors quarterly.

• Act as the primary link between the Board and the operational team.

• Maintain effective governance, delegated authority and accountability frameworks. 

• Support the Board in meeting all statutory and regulatory obligations relating to the CIC.

People, Culture and safeguarding

• Provide leadership to a small core team (currently c.4 employees), directly managing staff and fostering a positive, inclusive culture. 

• Provide oversight and support for a wider network of approx. 15 freelance contractors to ensure consistently high-quality delivery.

• Lead recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development in line with safer recruitment and equality principles. 

• Ensure effective organisational structures, clear roles, and performance accountability.

• Oversee HR processes including appraisals, performance management, and professional development.

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding safeguarding throughout the organisation maintaining compliance with all relevant requirements. 

• Develop organisational systems, policies and practices that support an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Maintain and regularly review the organisational Risk Register and report key risks and mitigations to the Board.

• Oversee organisational policies, procedures and continuous improvement, ensuring policies and legal requirements are up to date, clearly communicated and embedded across the organisation. 

• Ensure compliance with employment law, health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR and other relevant legislation. 

Personal specification

Essential experience 

• Senior leadership experience with responsibility for organisational performance and accountability. 

• Experience securing income through fundraising, partnerships and/or commercial activity.

• Experience of financial leadership, including budget setting, forecasting and cashflow oversight.

• Experience working closely with a Board, Trustees or governing body to translate strategic vision into operational delivery. 

• Experience building and managing successful partnerships with funders, businesses and community stakeholders. 

• Experience in managing and motivating a team, creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 

• Experience of governance, compliance and organisational risk management.

• Experience of safeguarding within an education, youth or community context.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, make sound decisions and remain resilient in a resource-constrained environment.

Essential skills and attributes

• Passion for Hackney School of Food's mission and the role of food education in improving health, wellbeing and community connection. 

• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with hands-on operational leadership. 

• Entrepreneurial, resourceful and committed to building long-term financial sustainability and identifying growth opportunities.

• Ability to lead a team through change with sensitivity, clarity and kindness.

• Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills. 

• Confident decision-maker with a high level of personal accountability. 

• Committed to equity, inclusion and community-led practice.

Desirable 

• Experience working within a Community Interest Company (CIC), social enterprise or charity.

• Knowledge of Hackney, its communities and local stakeholder landscape.

• Experience of working in food education, community food, gardening, environmental education or a related field.

• Experience reviewing and managing contracts, service agreements or other legal documentation.

An inclusive workplace

We know that diverse teams make stronger organisations and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We particularly encourage applications from people who are under-represented in our sector and in leadership roles, including people from the global majority and those whose lived experience brings valuable perspectives from the communities we serve. We also welcome applications from people who live in Hackney or East London.

How to apply

The deadline to apply is Monday 20 July at 9am. Please apply by filling out this application form.

You'll find the link to the application form on our Recruitment Pack which provides more information. 

Stage 1: A one-hour online interview with the Senior Team and Board (24 July) 

Stage 2: On-site interview at Hackney School of Food (30 July), including a short presentation. 

We may also invite the preferred candidate to an informal meeting with the wider team and Board before making a final appointment. 

The successful applicant will need to pass an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references. 

We may close the application window earlier if we are inundated with applications, so please don't wait to apply.

If you have any questions about the role or your suitability, please feel free to get in touch with us. You will find a Recruitment pack and email address to contact via our website.

About the opportunity 
 

You will help drive the quality and impact of our key stage 2 (KS2), key stage 3 (KS3) and key stage 4 (KS4) English tutoring programmes through improving our English resources. You will create training materials and provide advice and support to our volunteers and our (mostly) non-teaching staff members who manage these volunteer tutors day to day. You will be engaged in our AI tutoring pilot including undertaking pedagogical reviews of potential English AI tutoring tools.

Deadline: Sunday, 26th July
Interviews: Monday, 3rd August 2026
Start date: Ideally, Thursday, 1st October 2026
Contract and hours: 0.6FTE (all year) or 0.8FTE (term time only), 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. A full working week is 37.5 hours.

Duties and responsibilities
 

• Following a defined brief, generate improvements to our KS4 English curriculum resources to enable pilot testing in AY26.27 Summer Term.
• Maintain our KS2 - KS4 English curriculum resources to ensure volunteer tutors have high quality materials to use in sessions.
• Support Action Tutoring’s Programme Department to provide and respond to requests for additional materials for tutoring sessions, particularly English sessions.
• Design and deliver online English-focused training for volunteer tutors so that subject knowledge is secure within the tutor community.
• Provide advice and support, including some direct tutor communications, on subject-specific matters for Action Tutoring staff who manage volunteer tutors.
• Engage and support Action Tutoring’s AI research including by undertaking pedagogical reviews of AI tutoring tools and supporting with tool development. 

Person specification

Qualification criteria:

We are looking for someone who is/has:
 

• Qualified (QTS) secondary school teacher of English 
• At least two year’s teaching experience in English state schools with an understanding of the barriers facing disadvantaged pupils

We are looking for the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
 

• Experience designing and formatting curriculum resources to support learning, either for print or digital use
• Understanding of the different pedagogical approaches required in small-group learning compared to classroom teaching, with a robust understanding of tutoring as a mechanism for supporting pupil personalised learning
• Willingness to learn and become confident in the KS2 English curriculum
• Able to communicate pedagogy in jargon free, accessible ways to non-specialists
• Empathetic and skilled at providing feedback in a sensitive but constructive way
• Organised with strong time-management skills, able to independently manage a varied range of tasks and responsibilities
• Good attention to detail with administrative tasks, able to follow instructions well with a working understanding of the importance of data privacy
• Adaptable and open to learning with a passion for self-improvement, proactively seeking opportunities to develop and upskill
• Commitment to Action Tutoring’s Mission
• Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children

You will likely be more successful in this role if you: 
 

• Experience delivering training or CPD to adults with energy and confidence, able to engage attendees, facilitate discussion and manage time effectively
• Experience as a private, school-based or volunteer tutor or experience of teaching exam resit classes
• Evidence-based knowledge of how children and adults learn online compared to in person
• Provided coaching or mentoring to trainee teachers
• Experience as a GCSE English examiner