Senior Director – Programme Delivery/Operations

Full Time 37.5 hours per week 

Birmingham, London or Manchester

£75,000 per annum (plus £3,000 London Weighting if applicable) 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a motivated and talented professional to join our Programmes team and play a leading role in the organisation as Senior Director - Programme Delivery/Operations on a permanent contract.

This is an exciting time to join Ambition Institute as we scale up our delivery to work with c. 25,000 teachers and school leaders this academic year.

This post is responsible for the operational functions (logistics, scheduling and events) that support both our central programme delivery and our national network of delivery partners. You will play a key role in ensuring high quality professional development for teachers and school leaders through holding responsibility for the continuous improvement of programme delivery and participant experience through oversight of programme data, reporting and governance.

In this role you will be responsible for a multi-million Pound delivery budget, as well as overall programme data, reporting, reviewing risk and the continuous improvement of programme delivery. The post-holder will manage a complex multi-disciplinary team of 4-6 Associate Directors and work in close partnership with Programme teams and support Directors through the curation of management information.

Reporting to the Executive Director - Programmes, the successful candidate can be based in any of our office locations.

Who are Ambition Institute? 

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement. 

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.
• Shared parental leave package.
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.
• Professional development offer for all staff.
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

How to apply 

All applications must be received by the closing date, 9am on 25th October 2021. Interviews are expected to take place on 28th/29th October 2021.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation is an endowed grant-making trust, based in London founded by David Sainsbury in 1967. The organisation is one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts set up to provide funding for charitable causes. Gatsby works in areas that David Sainsbury and the Trustees are particularly passionate about and where they believe charitable funding can make a real difference. Gatsby's work currently relates to 6 key areas - Plant Science, Africa, Neuroscience, Public Policy, Education and Arts.

We are delighted to be supporting them secure a Programme Manager on a 3 Year FTC to lead an ambitious programme to help teachers in colleges, schools and training providers delivering technical education, including T-levels and apprenticeships. The newly created role will oversee this exciting and varied programme as you help define, shape and drive forward activity that will:

• Establish and support teacher expert groups for STEM technical education routes, which will have resource for subject-focused research including international study visits
• Develop curriculum teaching materials with sound pedagogical basis, informed by industry and editorial guidance from the expert teaching groups
• Offer national route conferences to share subject-specialist teaching expertise from across the UK and internationally

The successful candidate will have exceptional project management experience, managing a range of projects simultaneously, including full budget responsibility. You will have used evidence, analysis and communication skills to develop policy positions, sometimes of a highly technical nature and influence external and internal. Finally, you will have excellent management and communication skills, being able to adapt your style for different audiences.

To apply please submit your CV (2-3 pages) and a Supporting Statement (2 pages maximum). In your statement please explain why you are interested in this role, and how your skills and experience make you a good fit, referring to the Person Specification in this pack. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

We are currently looking to recruit for a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver across our Liverpool & Manchester areas. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and developing our functional skills curriculum (Maths, English & Digital) for our participants progressing them from their initial assessment level to at least one level higher as part of Street League’s Academy programme (10-20 weeks).

You will have overall responsibility for ensuring that young people are retained on the course and achieve their functional skills qualifications.

Salary: £23,000 - £26,500 plus benefits. Appointment is made at the entry salary to the grade.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (36.25 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

To apply for this role, please submit your application via our online application site by clicking the link below where you will also find the Job Description & Person Specification

Closing date for applications is Monday 25 October 2021

School Adolescent Counsellor

Who are we?

Football Beyond Borders is an education charity which uses the power of football to inspire young people from disadvantaged communities to achieve their goals and make their voices heard through our behaviour for learning programme. We use football as an engagement tool to inspire young people to thrive at school and achieve their goals. We work with over 1,000 young people each week who are passionate about football. We work across a range of schools in both a mainstream setting and in specialist provisions, with a focus on Key Stage 3.

Why join us?

We are an expanding, vibrant organisation with a culturally diverse and multi-talented staff team working across London, Essex and Greater Manchester who are passionate about helping young people to achieve their potential. This role will put you at the heart of our work with young people and allow you to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our therapeutic interventions. We are fighting for a world in which young people have the opportunities to become all that they can be. This is a role full of variety, excitement and working with passionate young people who love being a part of the FBB Family. You’ll be joining one of the UK’s fastest growing social sector organisations in the UK.

School Adolescent Counsellor:  Role Description

Reports to: Head of Interventions

Start date: November 2021

Location:  Greater Manchester

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary:  £26,000 - £30,000

Deadline: October 31st 2021

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a passionate and child-centred, Adolescent Counsellor who will provide tailored therapeutic support for Key Stage 3 participants on our programme who are considered to be at risk of school exclusion. Working to deliver weekly 1 to 1 sessions through a creative and relational approach through our virtual and school based programmes, underpinned by our four foundational principles; Attachment Theory, Adolescent Neuroscience, Developmental Trauma and Humanistic Therapy.

The ideal candidate will work with a caseload of up to 20 students across the school year on a weekly basis working alongside qualified teachers, behavioural specialists, youth workers and will be willing to advocate for the most vulnerable young people in our society. Working therapeutically within a multidisciplinary team will mean you will have the opportunity to not only provide therapeutic support but also work together with the project lead to advise and advocate on behalf of the young person's best interests, whilst also creating your own tailored therapeutic kit bag to encourage exploring creative and relational ways of working beyond traditional talk therapy. As part of the role, you will also be provided with clinical supervision by experienced Psychotherapists on our team.

It is a dynamic and varied role that requires cultural competence,  passion, knowledge, experience and flexibility to adapt digitally to improving outcomes for our young people in areas across London and Greater Manchester.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 and above qualification in Child and Adolescent Counselling / Psychotherapy
• A recognised qualification in counselling/psychotherapy
•  Accreditation with the BACP/UKCP/HPCP/BAAT
• Worked with young people and families from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
• Have a passion for using football as a tool for engaging young people
• Experience of working with children and young people who present challenging behaviour and who have complex social, emotional and learning needs.
• Provided therapeutic support through a range of creative and relational approaches.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency setting with a variety of professionals

Football Beyond Borders is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting and developing a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented in senior roles in this sector and therapy services.

Recruitment process

Safeguarding statement

FBB is committed to adopting a safe recruitment process and follows the NSPCC safer recruitment procedures that have safeguarding at their heart and aim to discourage unsuitable applicants.

The successful applicant will be expected to comply with all of FBB policies, in particular:

• Equality and Diversity
• Health and Safety
• Safeguarding

Disclosure

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Shortlisting, interviews and reference checking

Only those applicants who meet the right criteria will be taken through to the interview stage.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. References from the previous and current employer will be taken up for shortlisted candidates. Please let us know about the sensitivity of taking up references prior to an interview.

36 hours per week (39 weeks)

Location : Cheadle or Droylsden

Aim of post

The post holder will provide educational support for pupils at Ashcroft School as needed by arrangement with Ashcroft’s Senior Management. The purpose is to raise pupil’s educational achievements and assist in their successful full inclusion into education. Safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.

About you

We’re looking for Learning Support Assistants to support students with emotional and behavioural needs.

• We’re looking for someone who has excellent communication and literacy skills.
• Is calm, flexible and positive in their approach.
• A strong understanding and belief that all behaviour is a means of communication
• A strong passion and commitment for working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Issues (SEMH)

YOUTH MINISTRY WORKER

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Part-time 32 hours per week, inc of breaks (0.8 FTE, negotiable)

Salary: £16,626.40 per annum (£20,783 for 1FTE)

MediaCityUK Church is a partnership between Oasis Church and the United Reformed Church. We are a community of ordinary people exploring life together, where everyone is welcomed. As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, MediaCityUK Church and Community Hub works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Youth Ministry Worker based in Salford. 

Under the supervision of the Lead Youth Worker, the Youth Ministry Worker’s key responsibilities include:

• Developing and leading youth ministry within the church and wider community.
• Building positive relationships with young people and promoting social, emotional and spiritual growth.

• Working alongside local youth work partnerships to support and develop the youth provision in the local community.
• Contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the church youth work curriculum.
• To support the wider youth provision within Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

As well as a passion for youth work, this is very much a relationship and ministry building role and the successful applicant will also need to demonstrate:

• A relevant qualification in Youth Work and Ministry or is able to demonstrate relevant experience at this level within the sector.
• Experience working within a youth/faith/community setting alongside other statutory and voluntary organisations
• Previous experience implementing youth ministry programmes

If you are interested in applying for this role, then please:

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement via the Oasis website .  Your Supporting Statement (max of two A4 pages) must address the following questions:

1. In what ways does your professional background and personal and spiritual experience qualify you for this position and enable young people to make choices that positively improves their lives?
2. How would you seek to incorporate the Oasis ethos into your working practice?

For full details please go to the Oasis UK charity website.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am, Monday 8th November 2021.

Interviews will take place in Salford on Monday 15th November 2021.

*This role has an occupational requirement for applicants to actively embrace the Christian ethos and values of Oasis.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889

Context.

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester. We currently work in four Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport.

Job Summary.

To be a key member of Gaddum’s provision of the Getting Help element of Thinking Ahead (the central adult Primary Care Mental Health Pathway in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, in partnership with Big Life Group and Pennine Care NHS Trust).

To provide social and practical support to adults with common mental health conditions virtually and/or in community settings across Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale, including assessment of needs, support planning, and onward referrals (external and internal). This may include working with adults that are already in therapy, are awaiting therapy or have recently completed therapy either within Thinking Ahead, or in some cases externally.

Job Purpose.

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary pathway and carry a case load providing 1:1 support across community venues across HMR, and creating support plans for individuals accessing the Getting Help part of the pathway. This will include social prescribing, signposting and onward referrals, as well as assisting individuals overcome barriers which have prevented them from accessing services in the past. The role may also occasionally include group work – and, on occasion, evening and weekend working to suit business needs. Work provided will be within strict timescales in order to manage risk appropriately and prevent dependency on workers.

The role will include collaborative work with the partner organisations within Getting Help, our partners within Thinking Ahead, and other organisations providing support to our client groups across HMR. This includes participating in drop-in sessions, working within the community neighbourhood teams, delivering training externally and internally, and presenting around the work delivered by Getting Help.

£22,000 - £24,000 per annum (dependent on experience), 37.5 hours per week.

3-year fixed term contract until January 2025

Mahdlo Youth Zone is a young people’s charity based in Oldham with a vision to be a beacon of excellence for youth-led provision. Our mission is to deliver high quality, innovative activities and experiences for young people aged 8-19 (25 with a disability) to provide opportunities to raise aspirations and support young people to be the best they can be.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated and pro-active Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our successful team at Mahdlo Youth Zone on a 3-year fixed term contract.

The ideal candidate will be able to provide guidance, advice and support at an early stage, have a passion for Health and Wellbeing and will be able to deliver a wide range of Health and Wellbeing based activities to support Mahdlo Youth Zone to identify young people who may have experienced or are experiencing difficulties.

You must be committed to working within the spirit of Mahdlo’s core values – Passion, Respect, Inclusion, Dependability and Excellence – which describe the way we work.

Benefit package

This role offers:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank / public holidays) per annum
• Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme on successful completion of probationary period
• Free onsite gym access

Application process

To apply for this opportunity please complete the Mahdlo application form and refer to the full job description and person specification as relevant experience is essential.

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 29th October 2021

Mahdlo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required with this post. The successful applicants will be expected to join the DBS Update Service. Job offers are also subject to two satisfactory references.

Mahdlo is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all candidates. We treat all applicants for employment and employees equally.

Beacon Counselling is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults. 

All successful candidates are required to have a current Enhanced DBS check with Beacon Counselling before any offer is confirmed 

Salary £25,000 pro rata

Hours 20 hours per week 

Annual Leave 23 days plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata (rising to 28 days over 5 years) 

Contract 1-year with potential for permanent 

Responsible to Children’s Services Manager 

Main Objectives of the Role 

1. Improve children and young people’s access to well-being support and activities 

1. Increase young people’s levels of mental health and well-being

1. Contribute to Beacon’s partnership work within Stockport’s Early Help system 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of youth services in Stockport .  Working closely with the Children's Services Manager and partner organisations, you will deliver a core part of the Early Help & Well-being Service in Stockport for children, young people and their families.

We are looking for an individual who has experience working with children and young people and a passion for improving their mental health, well-being and resilience. You will be comfortable communicating and presenting to a variety of audiences, and have experience facilitating group work with children and young people.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and motivated to succeed through working autonomously and with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about seeing the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.

We are working to bring greater diversity in all areas of our workforce and are taking action to encourage applications from people of colour and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities, and are a Disability Confident employer. If you are unsure about applying or have any questions then please contact us directly and we will be happy to have a conversation with you. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment. 

To apply, please read all the attached information and return the application form. 

Application deadline:   Monday 1st November 10:00

Interview day: Friday 5th November