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Job Description
Job Title: Primary Futures Project Manager (Maternity Cover)
Reports to: Head of School Programmes
Location: The role is open to hybrid or fully remote working but the candidate would be expected to be able to occasionally travel to schools within the funded project areas (including Westminster, Chester and Lancashire) and attend occasional meetings at the charity’s offices located at Quantum House, 22 – 24 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, EC4A 3AB.
Purpose: Are you an experienced project manager with knowledge of the primary education sector who can confidently lead an exciting funded project for 12 months, helping children broaden their horizons and discover their futures? This is a fantastic opportunity to take on the role of Primary Futures Project Manager for Education and Employers charity supporting the delivery of our internationally recognised career-related learning programme in primary schools. The programme is called Inspiring the Future and is known as Primary Futures in primary schools.
Through our programmes, our charity brings inspiring volunteers from the world of work into schools, helping children learn in a fun way about a wide range of future jobs and career pathways, broadening their horizons and raising their aspirations and attainment. School activity sits at the heart of our charity’s mission which is to: ‘ensure that every young person in our country, wherever they live, whatever their parents or carers’ circumstances, has the opportunity to meet a diverse range of volunteers to hear first-hand about jobs and the world of work’.
This important role will manage and lead the day-to-day delivery of a key primary school focused project for the charity, funded by the Westminster Foundation. Responsibilities include leading the delivery and coordination of a multi-year funded project, managing stakeholder and funder relationships, overseeing programme activity across schools and partners, monitoring performance against targets and budgets, reporting on impact and outcomes, and providing line management and support to a remote team member to ensure successful project delivery.
Remuneration: £36k per annum FTE.
Additional Terms: We offer an excellent overall package with 30 days paid holiday, exclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, plus a competitive pension scheme and a volunteering allowance of up to 5 days per annum – pro rata in accordance with the length of contract. Additional family friendly benefits, including enhancements to Statutory Payments.
Appointment Terms: This is a fixed-term, maternity cover role until at least end of November 2027. This role is advertised as part-time (0.6-0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Schools Programmes, the Primary Futures Project Manager (Maternity Cover) will lead the delivery of a major funded project that helps children broaden their horizons, challenge stereotypes and discover the wide range of opportunities available to them in the future. Through Education and Employers' Primary Futures programme, the role will support schools to connect children with inspiring volunteers from the world of work, helping to raise aspirations and develop career-related learning across primary education.
The successful candidate will take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of this multi-year project. ensuring activity is delivered on time, within budget and in line with agreed objectives and funding requirements. Working closely with schools, employers, volunteers and the funder, they will lead project delivery across a range of workstreams including school engagement, teacher training, volunteer mobilisation, communications, evaluation and reporting.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager with knowledge of the primary education sector to play a leading role in a nationally recognised charity. The postholder will combine project leadership, stakeholder management and school engagement to ensure high-quality delivery and lasting impact for participating schools, teachers and children, while supporting the long-term success of the programme.
The role is open to hybrid or home-based working, with occasional travel to schools and project activities across Westminster, Chester and Lancashire, alongside occasional meetings with colleagues at the charity's London office.
What we are looking for in a candidate:
We are seeking a driven, highly capable, and enthusiastic Project Manager who can confidently manage a funder relationship, work efficiently to ensure project delivery remains on track and deliver engaging presentations to employers, children, and teachers. You will bring excellent communication, organisational, and project management skills, along with experience in working with or in primary schools that can support design and delivery of project resources and events and an interest in career-related learning and social mobility.
Education and Employers is a small charity working at a rapid pace to bring about change. We are a friendly, diverse, and welcoming organisation and the successful candidate will be well supported. The Primary Futures Project Manager will work closely with the Director of Programmes, Head of School Programmes and wider Inspiring the Future team to undertake the following key accountabilities:
Key Accountabilities:
Project Management
- Lead the day-to-day management and coordination of a five-year funded project, ensuring delivery is aligned with agreed objectives, targets, timescales, budgets and funder requirements.
- Maintain and oversee detailed project plans, delivery schedules and internal tracking systems to ensure all workstreams are effectively coordinated and milestones are achieved.
- Coordinate activity across multiple project workstreams, including primary school engagement, programme delivery, teacher training, primary-aged resource development, volunteer and employer mobilisation, evaluation, communications and reporting.
- Monitor progress against project KPIs and delivery targets and taking appropriate action to maintain successful delivery.
- Contribute to the longer-term development and sustainability of the project, ensuring learning from delivery is captured and used to inform future years of the programme.
- Manage relationships with the funder and other key project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, appropriate involvement and timely sharing of progress and learning.
Delivery
- Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project's programme of activity, ensuring participating primary schools receive a high-quality and consistent experience.
- Lead the development of high-quality primary-aged resources for teachers, pupils and parents/carers, overseeing the scoping, creation, and refinement of materials to support project delivery and enable schools to sustain career-related learning beyond the funded programme.
- Lead engagement and delivery with a designated group of participating primary schools, developing strong relationships with teachers and school leaders and tailoring support to their needs.
- Maintain a clear understanding of the needs and context of participating primary schools and geographical areas, using this insight to inform project planning and delivery.
- Ensure teacher training and support builds schools' capacity and confidence to embed career-related learning and independently use Primary Futures beyond the funded intervention.
- Oversee volunteer and employer mobilisation required to meet project delivery needs, working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and local stakeholders.
Reporting
- Lead on the collection of project data and feedback to monitor progress, demonstrate impact and inform ongoing improvements to delivery.
- Oversee the implementation of appropriate reporting mechanisms, including Salesforce and SurveyMonkey, to ensure accurate and timely recording of project activity and outcomes.
- Ensure project data and evidence are accurate, timely and sufficient to demonstrate progress against agreed KPIs and funding requirements.
- Produce high-quality progress updates, reports and other project documentation for senior leadership and funders.
Line Management
- Provide effective line management, direction and support to a remote team member, including performance management, professional development and regular review of progress.
- Plan and allocate workloads, balancing competing priorities and ensuring resources are effectively deployed to meet project and organisational targets.
- Provide oversight and direct leadership of key project activities, including employer encounters, virtual events, teacher training and primary school-based delivery.
- Work collaboratively across Education and Employers to ensure communications, research, evaluation and employer engagement support project delivery.
Person specification:
We are looking for someone with the following Skills/ Knowledge/ Expertise
Skills/Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
- Experience of working with primary schools, teachers or other education professionals, with a good understanding of the primary education context. (Ideally 2–3 years experience.)
- Strong project management experience, including coordinating complex, multi-year funded projects and delivering against agreed objectives, targets, timescales, budgets and funder requirements. (Ideally 2–3 years experience.)
- Experience of successful relationship management, with the ability to engage confidently and sensitively with funders, schools and education professionals at a range of levels of seniority.
- Experience of line managing staff, including setting objectives, providing direction, performance management, coaching and development support.
- Experience of collecting, managing and interpreting project data to produce high-quality reports for senior colleague and funders and demonstrate progress against agreed objectives, outcomes and KPIs
- Experience of developing, reviewing or improving primary-aged resources, programmes or activities for children, young people and/or education professionals.
- Understanding of the evidence base underpinning career-related learning at primary age and its role in broadening children's aspirations, knowledge and understanding of the world of work.
- Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and data protection and their application within an education or project delivery context.
Desirable
- Passion for supporting children and young people to realise their potential, including through the engagement of skilled volunteers and employers in education.
- Experience of working within the charity, education, social mobility, careers or youth sectors.
- Experience of motivating, supporting and coordinating volunteers to deliver activities impactfully and successfully
- Experience of identifying and managing risks, resolving problems and taking appropriate action to maintain successful project delivery.
- Experience of facilitating virtual activities with children and young people, including creating an engaging and interactive online environment.
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to uphold our charity’s five values - Inspiring, Inclusive, Innovative, Impactful, Integrity
- Enthusiastic about inspiring children and supporting social mobility.
- Flexible – responsive to changing operational context and new opportunities
- Team Player: working collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes and is keen to add value to the organisation’s culture and ethos
- Able to undertake some occasional work in the evenings and at weekends
- Able to travel in the UK if required
Application process
The Education and Employers charity values having a diverse workforce. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We offer a range of inclusive employment and family friendly policies as well as flexible working arrangements in order to support staff from different backgrounds.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 5th October and interviews will take place in the week of the 12th October. The organisation reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint prior to the closing date dependent on the calibre of applications received.
Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out your interest in and suitability for the role against the job description and person specification, together with an up to date CV.
*Please note, in your cover letter we have a strong preference for human-written content. We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role, and why from your experience, skills, and personality you feel you are a great fit for the role
We will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter and applications will only be accepted from those with the right to work in the UK with a valid passport/visa.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this role. We very much look forward to receiving your application!
The Charity is fully committed to safeguarding those in our care. We plan our recruitment processes to ensure effective timelines for any required vetting processes such as enhanced DBS, qualification, reference and identity checks. The Charity also ensures that each staff member is appropriately trained for their duties with a comprehensive induction process on commencement and regular CPD in areas like safeguarding.
Organisation
Education and Employers Charity
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Ensure that every young person in our country has the opportunity to meet a diverse range of volunteers to hear about jobs and the world of work.
Posted on: 17 September 2026
Closing date: 05 October 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Campaigns, Social Care / Development, Project Management, Education, Programme Management, Events / Activities, Governance / Management
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England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Birmingham, West Midlands
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£27,300 - £32,400 per year
Part-time (22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE))
Contract or temporary (Fixed-term maternity cover contract from mid-November 2026 to January 2028)
Job description
Are you passionate about supporting young people, building relationships and making a genuine social impact? We're looking for a dynamic Student Engagement Officer to join EDT and help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, technologists and future innovators.
As a Student Engagement Officer, you'll play a vital role in connecting students, schools, teachers, parents and industry partners with life-changing STEM opportunities. From student recruitment and communications to programme support and stakeholder engagement, this is a rewarding role where you'll see the direct impact of your work on young people's futures.
Why Join EDT?
At EDT, our values are more than words. They influence every decision we make and every young person we support.
- Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers.
- Dynamic in our response to a changing world.
- Collaborative with industry, educators and communities.
- Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences.
Join a charity with more than 40 years of experience helping young people reach their potential through STEM education and employability programmes.
What You'll Be Doing
· Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of engaging STEM and employability programmes, ensuring content remains innovative, relevant and impactful for young people.
· Create high-quality learning resources, programme materials and content for face-to-face, virtual and hybrid delivery, collaborating with colleagues, educators and industry partners.
· Deliver inspiring STEM programmes, workshops and events, confidently engaging young people while providing an exceptional participant experience.
· Build strong relationships with schools, employers and stakeholders, using feedback, data and insight to enhance programme quality, reach and impact.
Please refer to the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities and person specification.
Who We're Looking For
- Experience in student recruitment, education engagement, outreach, events coordination or customer-facing education roles.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with young people, teachers and parents.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working with CRM systems such as HubSpot, or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Passion for STEM education, youth development and creating opportunities for
What's In It For You?
- Salary £27,300 to £32,400 FTE depending on skills and experience.
- Part-time role at 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE).
- Fixed-term maternity cover contract from mid-November 2026 to January 2028.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
- Life insurance worth three times annual salary.
Location
- Hybrid working.
- Preference for candidates based in the South, however for the right candidate you could be within commutable distance of any of our office locations - Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Welwyn Garden City and Southampton.
- Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required.
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Organisation
The Engineering Development Trust (EDT)
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.
Posted on: 18 September 2026
Closing date: 18 October 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: SEO(MAT)
Tags: Communications, Training / Learning, Marketing, Operations, Customer support, Database Management, Delivery, Early Years, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Health and Safety, Information Management, Programme Management, Safeguarding, Science, Students / School, University, User Experience / UI / UX, Youth / Children, Events / Activities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£42,000 - £45,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
The essentials …
- Permanent, full-time
- £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working with some days per week based in our London office
Our new Head of Education (HoE) will provide strategic direction to, and oversight for, all activities within our Education Department, including age 5 – 18 education and Higher Education. This will include responsibility for the annual budget, the line management of our Education Team, and liaison with our Education and Joint Higher Education Committees to deliver impactful and accessible initiatives that promote awareness and understanding of the Earth and beyond. In addition, the HoE will project manage the Society’s flagship ‘This is Geoscience’ initiative until 2028.
Who are we?
Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.
We have a membership (Fellowship) of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists – professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.
What you’ll be doing …
Working in partnership with senior staff, our Education Committee, and Trustees, you will advance the Society’s Education objectives in line with our Education Strategy, providing expertise and strategic direction to ensure the development of trusted Education initiatives for all ages.
You will be designing, planning, and delivering projects aimed at improving learning outcomes for young people, students, key stakeholders, and the wider geoscience community, as well as participating in government consultation and policy work where relevant. Beyond this, you can expect to foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and external partners to ensure that the Society continues to embed itself as an inclusive and reliable role model within the geoscience education space, and a leader to the wider geoscience community on a global scale.
Overall responsibilities / requirements …
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage the delivery and promotion of education initiatives across the Society, aligned with the objectives of our Education Strategy.
- Oversee the implementation and continued development of the Society’s Education Strategy, working with the Director of Science & Engagement to maintain and grow support from senior stakeholders across the organisation and the wider geoscience community.
- Oversee all work related to the training, professional development, and support of teachers – from the development and dissemination of quality resources to the delivery of training and capacity building programs.
- Provide strategic direction and managerial support toward the recruitment, maintenance and evolution of our education volunteer program.
- Promotion and dissemination of education resources and activity including relevant email marketing, social media campaigns and web content.
- Further develop the Society’s flagship ‘This is Geoscience’ initiative over the next two years, focusing on both education and careers support within UK secondary schools, and a global public engagement campaign focused on geoscience careers.
- Work collaboratively with, and support, relevant stakeholders to deliver existing education programs.
- Support the Education Team through attendance at Education Committee and Joint Higher Education Committee meetings, as well as with planning for and attending internal and external education events.
- Engage with the Higher Education sector and early career professionals via our Joint Higher Education Committee (JHEC) in partnership with University Geoscience UK (UGUK), and the Society’s Early Career Network, to promote geoscience as an undergraduate degree choice and a sustainable career path, with an awareness of EDIA related issues concerning widening participation.
- Maintain networks and connections across the geoscience education space to remain informed about the needs of teachers, students and the wider public in relation to geoscience education and careers.
- To be alert to new opportunities for collaboration, liaising with other senior managers and directors where relevant.
Activities:
- Develop interventions and initiatives for strategic objectives as ascribed, working alongside the Director of Science & Engagement where relevant.
- Monitor and report on the progress of strategic objectives to key stakeholders.
- Act as an ambassador for the department, celebrating successes internally and externally and identifying and acting on opportunities for improvement.
- Research on current and emerging trends in the education landscape with a view to raising opportunities to collaborate, apply for funding, further promote initiatives, and share best practice and ideas across the wider team.
- Attend, lead, or develop meetings and events relating to education at all levels on behalf of and for the geoscience community.
Collaborative working:
- Maintain and develop relationships with education professionals and organisations through stakeholder engagement activities.
- Lead the coordination of education projects with external stakeholders and partners to support the delivery of key deliverables (e.g. Earth Science Teachers Association, This is Geoscience, Geoscience for the Future, The Geographers Association, the Royal Geographical Society, University Geoscience UK, UK Geoscience Strategic Alliance).
- Working alongside the Chair of the Education Committee, attend and support the Education Team with providing secretariat for the Society’s Education Committee, reporting into our External Relations Committee.
- Working with the Head of Policy and Communications to carry out research with Fellows, partner organisations, and other stakeholders to contribute to education policy activity such as consultation responses, briefings, and public statements.
- Working alongside the ‘This is Geoscience’ project team, lead the project management of deliverables and outcomes to ensure the project meets its aims and objectives across the next two years.
Other responsibilities and expectations …
- Attend external training and personal development events to keep abreast of developments in education across the Earth science sector and ahead of changes in relevant policies or legislation.
- Arrange and participate in meetings, conferences, and project team activities where appropriate
- To ensure that positive working relationships are maintained with other departments at the Society
- Undertake other tasks consistent with the role as reasonably required
What we’re looking for …
Essential
- Experience of working in formal or informal education role(s)
- Demonstrable knowledge of the UK education system, ages 5-18
- Science communication experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- First Degree in Geoscience, Education, or a related subject
- Line-management experience, preferably including a track record of coaching, mentoring, and professional development
- Project management experience
- Experience of promoting activities and organising events
- Experience in setting and managing budgets
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of the UK higher education sector
- Experience making education initiatives accessible for those with SEND and reducing barriers to participation
- Demonstrable knowledge of international education systems with respect to geoscience
- Experience of developing and delivering training
- Experience of working with external partners to deliver successful outcomes
- Experience of impact assessment and performance tracking
- Outreach and/or public engagement experience
The role may require some travel in the UK, and occasional weekend and evening working. Where required, by prior agreement, this will be compensated through time off in lieu (TOIL).
A bit about us …
The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just over 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy.
As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:
- 25 days basic holiday entitlement, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
- Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
- Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
- Discounts and recognitions scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
- Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
- Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff
The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
How to apply …
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button above to be directed to our website. We require your CV and a cover letter, please ensure that your cover letter highlights your experience in no more than 500 words.
As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to:
- Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover letter.
- State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application.
- Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.
Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
Organisation
The Geological Society of London
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To support Earth scientists, grow interest in the natural world, and connect science, the profession and society.
Posted on: 11 September 2026
Closing date: 09 October 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Campaigns, Policy, Training / Learning, Project Management, Teaching, Early Years, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Programme Management, Science, Youth / Children
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Help shape the future of CEOE
The Centre for Education Operational Excellence (CEOE) is entering an exciting new phase — we are now looking for an experienced operational leader to help build the next chapter of CEOE’s growth. You’ll play a pivotal role in building a more integrated, resilient and scalable organisation, reinforcing the foundations for long-term growth.
CEOE brings together ISBL, Solutions, Research and International. As CEOE enters an exciting new chapter, we’re looking for a leader who can connect the Group, strengthen how we operate, and turn new opportunities into sustainable, consistent, high-quality delivery.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead cross-Group operational coordination. Your skillset will transform how we work, reduce duplication and key-person dependency, improve management information, support technology-enabled change and create more capacity for strategic leadership and growth.
You will be someone who can
· Lead organisational change and operational transformation in a complex environment.
· Bring teams, systems and processes together across different areas of activity.
· Move confidently between strategic thinking and practical implementation.
· Use data, technology and continuous improvement to improve efficiency and service quality.
· Build trusted relationships and influence senior colleagues with sound judgement.
Your opportunity
This is a pivotal opportunity to shape how CEOE operates and support its next phase of development. In your first year, you’ll help build an integrated operating model, drive our technology roadmap, strengthen organisational resilience and create the foundations for sustainable growth.
Ready to help shape CEOE’s next chapter? Here’s how to apply
Please submit your CV and a two-page cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience meets the person specification. For more information, please contact our recruitment partners Propelo.
Applications close at 23:59 on Thursday 24 September 2026.
Application sifting will take place on Friday 25 September, with interviews during the week commencing Monday 28 September 2026.
CEOE welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and is committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process.
Organisation
Posted on: 18 September 2026
Closing date: 24 September 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Education
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Job description
Working as part of the operations team, the you will help maintain the systems, processes and practical foundations
that enable the organisation to function effectively. This includes supporting people operations and HR administration,
leading on governance and advisory meeting administration, acting as the first point of contact for IT queries, and helping
FEA’s events run smoothly.
Acting as a trusted point of support for colleagues, you will help create a responsive and well-organised
working environment where staff, trustees and members feel enabled to do their best work. The role requires exceptional
organisation, sound judgement and a genuine pride in quality. By ensuring that the practical aspects of the organisation
run reliably and well, you will help create the conditions that allow the Fair Education Alliance to deliver its
mission and drive progress towards a fairer education system.
Organisation
The Fair Education Alliance
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Registered Charity
11 - 20
Registered Charity
11 - 20
No child’s success should be limited by their socioeconomic background.
Refreshed on: 18 September 2026
Closing date: 24 September 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Administration, Operations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion, Safeguarding and DSL
- Location: TreeHouse School, Woodside Ave, London, N10 3JA
- Hours: Permanent, full time (37.3 hours per week)
- Salary: £62,541 to £66,744 per annum
- Start date: January 2027
About TreeHouse School:
TreeHouse School, part of Ambitious about Autism, is an Ofsted outstanding specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with autism and complex learning needs. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where every pupil can thrive and achieve their full potential.
About the role:
We are looking for a resilient and values led Assistant Headteacher of Inclusion, Safeguarding and DSL to join our Senior Leadership Team.
This is a pivotal role with responsibility for safeguarding, inclusion and pupil welfare for autistic children and young people with complex needs.
You will lead on child protection and safeguarding, working closely with our team of deputy and assistant DSLs and with external partners including Social Care, Health, Police, LADO and Prevent.
You will also provide strategic oversight of inclusion, behaviour, wellbeing, healthcare, therapeutic support, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and least restrictive practice, working collaboratively with education, nursing and wider multidisciplinary teams.
This is not an office based role. You will need to have a strong presence across the school, supporting pupils, families and staff, providing visible leadership and responding calmly and effectively when complex situations arise.
What we are looking for:
- Has strong safeguarding experience and ideally experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL.
- Has a good understanding of autism, SEND and complex needs, with experience in an education or specialist setting preferred.
- Could be an experienced education professional, SEN specialist or social worker with substantial relevant experience and a strong understanding of education.
- Is confident making difficult safeguarding decisions, managing referrals and escalating concerns when necessary.
- Is resilient, persistent and able to manage complex cases involving vulnerable children.
- Can build strong relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.
- Can lead and develop staff, ensuring safeguarding training, recording and procedures are consistently followed.
What we offer:
You will be well supported by an experienced safeguarding team, Senior Leadership Team and receive regular supervision and mentoring. There will also be opportunities to develop your expertise through DSL, trauma informed, autism and CALM training.
This is an opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of autistic children and young people, while leading a team and helping shape excellent safeguarding and inclusive practice across the school.
If you are a confident safeguarding professional who combines expertise with compassion, resilience and determination, we would love to hear from you.
Shortlisting date: Friday 2nd of October
Outcome of application: Friday 2nd/Monday 5th of October
Interview date: Friday 9th and Tuesday 13th of October
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 may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments 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
Organisation
Ambitious about Autism
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
Refreshed on: 20 September 2026
Closing date: 01 October 2026 at 09:50
Job ref: THS2026
Tags: Teaching, Autism, Education
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Manchester, Greater Manchester (On-site)
Salford, Greater Manchester
£29,050 per year
Full-time
Contract or temporary (Full-time, fixed-term until early February 2027)
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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 50,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for someone who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our centre in Manchester/Salford.
The role at a glance
Contract
Full-time, fixed-term until February 2027
Start date
As soon as possible
Working hours
Monday and Thursday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)
Salary
£29,050 per annum
Application deadline
9am Friday 25th September 2026
Interview Day (online)
Thursday 8th October 2026
Please ensure that you are available on these dates
Location
This role will be based at either our centre in Manchester or our centre in Salford
The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day) this can involve journeys times of 1 hour+. Occasional travel out of your local area e.g. to London is also required, this may include overnight stays.
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)
Organisation
IntoUniversity
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.
Posted on: 03 September 2026
Closing date: 25 September 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Teaching, Delivery, Education, Entry level / Graduate, Mentoring / Coaching, Safeguarding, Students / School, Youth / Children
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Remote
£40,000 - £45,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
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About Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading patient charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Our mission is underpinned by values of compassionate, bold, expert and collaborative. We believe in creating a supportive environment in which both our employees and beneficiaries can thrive.
Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
We have just launched an ambitious five-year strategy (2025–2030), co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a Senior Information and Education Manager to lead our patient information and education work, ensuring people affected by pulmonary fibrosis can access clear, accurate, trusted and accessible information when they need it most.
This is a strategic and hands-on role. You will shape APF’s information and education offer across digital, print and live formats, develop and improve patient information, lead a review of our website content, and ensure our resources remain evidence-based, accessible and shaped by lived experience.
You will also oversee our education programme and line manage our Education and Events Co-ordinator, helping us deliver high-quality events and education that respond to the needs of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
We are looking for someone with strong experience in health information, patient education or health content. You will be an excellent writer and editor, able to make complex information clear and accessible, with the strategic thinking and project management skills to turn insight and evidence into practical improvements.
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in ensuring people affected by pulmonary fibrosis have the information, education and support they need throughout their journey.
To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job description.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Organisation
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
Posted on: 26 August 2026
Closing date: 20 September 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Advice / Information, Education, Health / Medical, Strategy, Events / Activities
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Peterborough, Peterborough (Hybrid)
£31,000 - £34,500 per year
Full-time
Permanent
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About Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading patient charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Our mission is underpinned by values of compassionate, bold, expert and collaborative. We believe in creating a supportive environment in which both our employees and beneficiaries can thrive.
Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
We have just launched an ambitious five-year strategy (2025–2030), co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a Senior Education and Events Officer to coordinate and deliver our education and events programme for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis, healthcare professionals and wider stakeholders.
This is a hands-on role at the heart of APF’s work. You will plan and deliver education sessions, webinars, conferences and events, making sure they are welcoming, accessible, well organised and shaped around the needs of the people we support.
You will manage the full attendee journey, from registration and communications through to delivery, feedback and follow-up. You will also coordinate APF’s presence at external conferences, work with speakers, clinicians and partners, and help ensure people who engage with our events can easily access wider APF information, support and opportunities.
We are looking for someone with strong experience of organising events, education sessions, webinars, training or similar activity. You will be highly organised, confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and comfortable managing logistics, digital platforms, databases and attendee communications.
You will also be confident hosting or supporting sessions both online and in person, and able to use feedback and data to improve future activity.
This is a great opportunity to help APF deliver high-quality education and events that give people affected by pulmonary fibrosis practical information, reassurance and confidence throughout their journey.
To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job description.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Organisation
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
Posted on: 26 August 2026
Closing date: 20 September 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Education, Health / Medical, Events / Activities
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (On-site)
£29,050 per year
Full-time
Permanent
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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 and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for graduates who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as an Education Worker on IntoUniversity’s Graduate Scheme, helping to change the lives of young people.
We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, an excellent career opportunity with exceptional training and hands-on experience, opportunities for promotion, and the chance to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.
The role at a glance
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline : 9am Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Interview day (online): Thursday 1st October 2026
Please ensure you are available on these dates
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)
Education Workers are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres
Location
IntoUniversity Newcastle
The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day). Periodic travel out of the area is also required e.g. to London, this may include occasional overnight stays.
Salary
£29,050 per annum.
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) (pro rata for part-time staff) + 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)
Organisation
IntoUniversity
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.
Posted on: 02 September 2026
Closing date: 22 September 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Social Care / Development, Training / Learning, Teaching, Child Protection, Delivery, Early Years, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Entry level / Graduate, Programme Management, Safeguarding, Students / School, University, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work
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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£14,500 per year
Part-time (15 - 20)
Contract (2 years)
Job description
The essentials …
- Fixed-term contract (2 years)
- Part-time (15-20 hours per week)
- ~ £14,500 per annum (depending on hours)
- Hybrid working, with some days per week based in our London office
Our Higher Education (HE) Officer is responsible for our work with universities and other higher education providers, working in partnership with University Geoscience UK (UGUK) and other external bodies, in line with our Education Strategy. Working in partnership with senior staff, our Joint Higher Education Committee (JHEC), and Trustees, you will advance the Society’s aims and objectives with respect to higher education, providing expertise and knowledge to ensure the development of evidence-based programmes of work to support student enrolment and retention with the geosciences.
Who are we?
Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.
We have a membership (Fellowship) of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.
What you’ll be doing …
You will be designing, planning, and delivering projects aimed at improving outcomes for our student members, as well as other geoscience students globally, alongside other key stakeholders, and the wider geoscience community. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on activities and progress alongside our JHEC, and contributing to our flagship initiative, ‘This is Geoscience’ focused on student enrolment and careers.
Beyond this, you should expect to be fostering relationships with key stakeholders and external partners to ensure that the Society continues to embed itself as an inclusive and equitable role model with respect to higher education, and leader throughout the wider geoscience community on a global scale.
Overall responsibilities / requirements …
Main responsibilities:
- Manage the implementation and promotion of HE related activities across the Society, aligned with our Education Strategy.
- Ensure that education and careers remain fully linked and part of the Society’s overall strategic vision.
- Work collaboratively with, and support, relevant stakeholders to deliver existing higher education and careers programs.
- To act as the custodian and liaison for Society HE matters, representing the Society externally where required.
- Manage relationships and foster engagement with external HE focused organisations, affiliations, networks, committees and groups.
- Working alongside the wider ‘This is Geoscience’ project team to update and develop resources relating to student recruitment and careers where appropriate, including the management of our relationships with HESA and UCAS for data when required.
Activities:
- Work alongside the Head of Education to develop interventions and outcomes for specific HE strategy objectives as ascribed.
- Review policies and procedures to enhance HE opportunities across the Society, ensuring all relevant guidance documents, policies, and processes are reflective of current legislation and supportive of a culture of inclusion.
- Working alongside the Society’s Accreditation Officer, monitor and report on HE recruitment and accreditation trends within the UK and internationally, reporting key information to relevant stakeholders and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Working with other team members and external partners, stay abreast of current and emerging trends in the HE landscape to apply and promote initiatives and share best practice.
- Update and develop resources for internal and external stakeholders on key issues and/or developments as appropriate.
- Attend, lead and/or develop meetings relating to higher education and careers where appropriate.
Collaborative working:
- Networking appropriately, maintain and developing relationships with other HE professionals and organisations, sharing best practice and new ideas.
- Lead the coordination of HE related projects with external stakeholders and partners to support the delivery of key deliverables (e.g. UGUK, UK-GSA, ESTA.)
- Attend and provide secretariat support for the Society’s Joint Higher Education sub-committee (JHEC), also reporting into our External Relations Committee where required.
- Policy – working with the Head of Policy and Communications to carry out research with Fellows, partner organisations and other stakeholders in developing HE related consultation responses, briefings, and public statements.
- Events – working with events colleagues to continue our annual Careers Day event, focused on bringing together geoscientists and students from across the disciplines into an engaging and dynamic event.
- Working alongside the rest of the ‘This is Geoscience’ project team at the Society, contribute to the project’s aims and objectives with a particular focus on student recruitment and careers.
Other responsibilities and expectations …
- Attend external training and personal development events to keep abreast of developments HE across the geoscience sector and any changes in relevant legislation or policy.
- Arrange and participate in meetings, conferences, and project team activities where appropriate.
- To ensure that positive working relationships are created with other departments at the Society.
- Undertake other tasks consistent with the role as reasonably required.
What we’re looking for …
Essential
- Educated to degree level in geoscience or related discipline
- Knowledge of geoscience education and the UK University environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise activity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders
- Proven ability to form networks with key internal and external stakeholders
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the geosciences
Desirable
- Experience in committee management
- Experience in organising or convening events, meetings, and workshops
- Experience working within a UK HE institution, either in a voluntary or paid capacity.
- Experience of working with large datasets and distillation of such data into key takeaways.
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a variety of audiences
- The role may require some travel in the UK, and occasional weekend and evening working, however, agreed out of hours working will be compensated by time off in lieu (TOIL).
A bit about us …
The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just over 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy.
As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:
- 25 days basic holiday entitlement, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
- Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
- Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
- Discounts and recognitions scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
- Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff
The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
How to apply …
To apply for this position, click the apply button above to be forwarded to our website. You will need to submit your CV and cover letter, please ensure that your cover letter highlights your experience in no more than 500 words.
As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to:
- Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover letter.
- State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application.
- Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.
Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
Organisation
The Geological Society of London
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To support Earth scientists, grow interest in the natural world, and connect science, the profession and society.
Refreshed on: 08 September 2026
Closing date: 09 October 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Campaigns, Policy, Training / Learning, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Entry level / Graduate, Partnerships, Research, University, Youth / Children
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ClementJames is looking for a high-calibre Head of Young People’s Programmes to lead the continued development and delivery of programmes supporting young people with their education, attainment, confidence and aspirations. As the organisation continues to grow, you will play a key strategic role in ensuring programmes evolve to meet the changing needs of young people and their families.
Working closely with the Chief Programmes Officer and wider management team, you will build strong relationships with schools, alternative provisions, community organisations and the local authority, while keeping young people and their families at the heart of the work. You will bring a genuine passion for understanding the challenges faced by the communities ClementJames supports, alongside the leadership and programme expertise needed to turn that understanding into meaningful impact.
In return, ClementJames offers a supportive and values-led culture built around trust, care and understanding, with a strong focus on professional development and wellbeing. Benefits include a nine-day fortnight and a scholarship fund to support learning and development, alongside a culture that encourages excellence, learning from mistakes and sustainable working without burnout.
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Posted on: 17 September 2026
Closing date: 17 October 2026 at 14:29
Tags: Education
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Harris Hill is supporting Wellbeing of Women to find their Director of Education & External Affairs. This is an opportunity to put your communications expertise at the heart of a charity that is changing the future of women’s health.
We’re looking for a strategic, creative and hands-on communications leader to join Wellbeing of Women’s Senior Management Team and lead its Education and External Affairs teams.
You’ll shape and deliver an ambitious multi-channel communications, campaigns, marketing and external affairs strategy — raising the charity’s profile, influencing public debate and engaging the audiences and stakeholders who matter most. From high-profile campaigns and media relations to brand, marketing and internal communications, you’ll be equally comfortable setting the direction and getting stuck into the delivery.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll also work closely with fundraising and teams across the organisation, ensuring communications are ‘fundraising-first’, integrated, impactful and always connected to the charity’s goals.
Your experience:
We’re looking for someone with experience of integrating communications activity across different functions including fundraising, campaigning and service delivery, and a strong track record engaging multiple audiences including the media, politicians and policymakers, supporters, donors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also have a good understand of health campaigning and policy activity across England and Wales.
If you’re a brilliant communicator, an inspiring team leader and someone who likes to make things happen, this could be your next big move.
- Salary £65,000
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Hybrid working between London Bridge office (minimum 2 days per week) and remote working
- Attractive benefits package including private health care, employee discount scheme and cycle to work scheme
Interested? We’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 9am Monday 28th September, however please apply early to receive the full job pack.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Organisation
Posted on: 14 September 2026
Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 09:00
Job ref: JOB-43374
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Marketing, Advocacy, Governance / Management
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Croydon, Greater London (On-site)
£33,000 per year
Full-time
Contract (12 months)
Job description
About the role
This is a training role within the Children and Young People's Psychological Trainings programme (CYP-PT). The post holder will be based within Croydon Drop In's (CDI) Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) service, delivering early intervention in schools and educational settings, while undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice at King's College London (KCL). Under supervision, the post holder will deliver high-quality, brief, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions and guided self-help to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties within educational settings. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to practise effectively as an Education Mental Health Practitioner and to operate within an inclusive, values-driven service. The post holder will attend all KCL-based teaching and Onsite Protected Learning Time required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed national curriculum and apply their developing clinical skills in the service for the remaining days of the week, carrying a clinical caseload.
Organisation
Posted on: 14 September 2026
Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Counselling, Education, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth / Children
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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £45,000 per year (FTE)
Full-time or part-time (Minimum of 3.5 days per week)
Contract (until December 2027)
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The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects, and is recruiting a Professional Learning Quality Lead 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 development, helping to embed high quality professional development across the sector. By joining our team as a Professional Learning Quality Lead, 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 December 2027 in the first instance.
Job Title: Professional Learning Quality Lead
Reports to: Associate Director, Professional Learning and Accreditation
Direct reports: Project Officer (TBC)
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed term until 31st December 2027
Hours: A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexible working options. We are open to full-time or part-time candidates (min. 3.5 days/0.7 FTE)
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: ASAP (by November 2026)
Deadline and interview: Applications will close on Sunday 4th October 2026.
The interview will consist of a task and competency-based questions.
Interviews are currently planned to take place w/c 12th October 2026 but we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may interview and close the role earlier if a suitable applicant is identified.
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 ~40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 35 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record and 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 Professional Learning Quality Lead will play a key role in supporting our work around teacher development, helping to embed high quality standards for teacher professional learning across the education sector.
Drawing on their deep understanding of teacher development, the Professional Learning Quality Lead will lead on a number of internal and external projects, working with colleagues and sector stakeholders to develop and launch a CPD quality framework. They will deliver training, develop resources and carry out quality assurance activities to support the successful implementation of the framework in schools, colleges and sector organisations. Alongside this, they will support the delivery of the Chartered College of Teaching’s wider professional development offer, developing and reviewing materials and delivering training that is aligned to agreed quality standards, helping to support teacher and school development and career progression.
This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who is passionate about teacher development and who wants to use their knowledge to build expertise and shape quality standards across the sector.
Role description
Establishing CPD quality standards and quality assurance processes
You will lead on the development and implementation of a new CPD quality framework, which will include:
- Initial development and testing of an evidence-informed framework for CPD quality
- Seeking input from experts and key stakeholders via a range of consultation activities (e.g. advisory groups, focus groups, surveys)
- Developing effective processes to quality assure CPD in line with the newly developed framework, underpinned by robust policies and governance processes
- Developing and delivering training and implementation resources to support the rollout of the framework, helping to ensure the framework is understood and applied consistently
- Working with partner organisations to quality assure their professional development offer in line with agreed standards
Developing training materials
You will spend some of your time working on developing and reviewing CPD materials to support the College’s wider CPD offer. This might include:
- Designing and delivering CPD sessions for teachers and school leaders
- Designing or contributing to the development of new and existing online courses and content
- Reviewing and evaluating existing provision, identifying opportunities for further improvement
Wider responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across the organisation, and will champion the framework and the high standards it sets for teacher CPD, within and beyond the College.
You will also be expected to:
- Plan and coordinate work activities for the projects you are responsible for, ensuring that work is completed on time and within budget
- Provide direct line management for a Project Officer who will support day to day administration of project activity during the project mobilisation period (up to the first 6 months)
- 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
- Represent the College at external events (occasional travel may be required)
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. You will need to meet the essential knowledge and experience as a minimum, and at least two of those indicated as being ‘desirable’. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply.
Essential knowledge and experience
- Educated to at least degree standard, with QTS and experience of teaching in schools in the UK
- Proven knowledge and understanding of effective professional development methodologies
- Critical understanding of research and evidence relating to teacher professional development and implementation
- Experience of designing and/or delivering teacher professional development
- Able to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including educators, sector leaders, funders and partners
- Able to organise information and communicate complex ideas in a systematic and coherent way
Desirable knowledge and experience
- Experience leading and/or quality assuring teacher professional development across a school, trust or in a relevant education sector organisation
- Experience of developing frameworks and/or standards (e.g. quality assurance frameworks, CPD frameworks, assessment frameworks, professional standards, qualifications frameworks)
- Understanding and/or experience of governance, including developing and monitoring policies and processes
- Experience of leading or managing projects, including understanding how to manage timelines and budget
- Have undertaken further study relevant to the role e.g. Masters, Chartered Teacher Status, relevant NPQs, other relevant courses or qualifications
As well as the requirements outlined above, 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 (details are in the application pack).
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.
Organisation
Chartered College of Teaching
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
Posted on: 18 September 2026
Closing date: 04 October 2026 at 23:00
Tags: Training / Learning, Education, Research
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