Total 7 Manager level Education / Training job vacancies in Suffolk, IP16

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

We are looking for a Facilities/Site Manager for our New Options Autism School – River Mill School in Stratford St, Mary, Suffolk.

Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Permanent, 52 weeks
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to solve problems independently, have high expectations and standards who will lead our facilities department, deliver training and ensuring our practice remains outstanding at all times. There will need to be a high degree of accuracy working in accordance with the health and safety policies and procedures of the group.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with pupils in a calm and engaging demeanour, whilst being resilient and innovative.

The ability to contribute to the development of our new school is essential and we believe that energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. We are looking for a special individual who can help inspire and engage the young people that we serve.

This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment.

Responsibilities:

Repairs and Maintenance
General Housekeeping
Grounds Maintenance
Site Safety and Compliance
Fleet Management
Special Factors
Essential:

Full UK driver’s licence
Previous Maintenance experience
Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
About us

Our New Options Autism School will cater for pupils aged 5 to 11 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. The school will have capacity for 72 pupils and is due to open Easter 2025.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.

We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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Your new company
This well known manufacturing business based in Suffolk are looking for an experienced Training Manager, to own and implement the site training plan.
Your new role
As the site Training lead you will build, maintain and implement a site training strategy for the business, maintaining the training records ensuring they are compliant and audit ready. You will utilise the NVolve learning management system to ensure it is utilised to maximum functionality. You will oversee site induction processes ensuring materials are kept up to date with new legislation as required by law, working closely with Health & Safety to ensure best practice.
You will conduct Train the Trainer courses where necessary, overseeing the on-the-line training instructors to ensure compliance to company standards, be fully involved with pre-audit preparations and represent the training department in any audits as requested.
. What you'll need to succeed
Ideally, you will hold a Diploma/Degree in L&D or training, coupled with Train the Trainer or PETALS qualification. You will have experience in managing and developing a team, and have gained experience in a manufacturing environment (Food), knowledge of BRC and ethical audit requirements. Strong IT skills, health & safety legislation, food safety knowledge are all desirable.
What you'll get in return
An attractive salary, with benefits including 25+8 days holiday, staff discounts, pension, sick pay and more.
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What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have a vacancy for a highly motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team to drive forwards improvement across the school. We are looking for a candidate with:

• Strong behaviour management skills especially around putting policy into practise.
• A passion for inclusion especially for children with SEND and those from under-resourced backgrounds.
• Exceptional curriculum knowledge with a flair for adaptive curriculum design, teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

At Combs Ford Primary School we aim for a modern and world-class curriculum rooted in our local community that inspires and challenges all of our children and prepares them for the future. If you are looking for a school that enables children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens then this is the place for you.

School staff have a close working relationship with each other – they say it’s a great place to work and they feel valued. We offer you the opportunity to develop all aspects of your practice, with the support of the leadership team, Governors and our highly skilled staff.

Combs Ford Primary School is a member of the Children’s Endeavour Trust – a Multi Academy Trust currently formed of eight schools located in Ipswich and Stowmarket. The MAT was established in 2019 and is responsible for approximately 3000 pupils. We work closely with the other schools within the MAT to achieve excellence through collaboration.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

About The Role
Brief Description

OCS are currently recruiting for a 'Head of Learning & Development' to lead our Talent, Learning, Performance and Early Careers strategy within the UK & Ireland region.

Reporting directly to the 'Director of Resourcing & Talent Management' you will be responsible for designing, implementing and over-seeing comprehensive programmes focused around colleague development, talent management, enhancing colleague skills and building our leadership culture across the organisation.

Brief description of the role and responsibilities

OCS are currently recruiting for a 'Head of Learning & Development' to lead our Talent, Learning, Performance and Early Careers strategy within the UK & Ireland region.

Reporting directly to the 'Director of Resourcing & Talent Management' you will be responsible for designing, implementing and over-seeing comprehensive programmes focused around colleague development, talent management, enhancing colleague skills and building our leadership culture across the organisation.

Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Operational tasks

• Collaborating across the business to define and refine the learning development & early careers strategy, ensuring this is well aligned to the OCS organisational strategy.
• Identifying emerging trends and best practices in learning and development, early careers and leadership development to inform strategic decision making.
• Building and evolving the overall leadership development offer, ensuring our leaders are equipped with the capabilities needed for now and in the future.
• Developing and implementing high impact learning programmes and development initiatives catering to all employee levels and skill requirements.
• Ensuring seamless delivery of programs and services / in person workshops.
• Ownership of the OCS Learning Management System (OCS Academy) and the digital learning experience for colleagues.
• Monitoring KPIs and metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of learning initiatives, and making data driven improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards in all learning and development activities.
• Leading the senior leadership succession planning approach and personal development plan initiatives for all colleagues.
• Overseeing the design and execution of early careers programmes including work experience placements, graduate schemes and working closely with the apprenticeship team towards achieving strategic objectives.
• Leading a team of Learning SMEs, ensuring resources are aligned to areas of strategic need (circa 4-5 colleagues)

Experience and Qualifications

• A track record of defining, designing and delivery in the L&D roles at senior management level.
• Good understanding of Talent Management processes, including succession planning, career development frameworks and internal mobility strategies.
• Passion for Diversity and Inclusion, understanding the importance of reflecting this in our learning offer.
• Commercial awareness, able to build relevant, accessible programmes relevant for the business.
• Innovative and change-driven, with a broad external network & knowledge of best external practise in other leading organisations.
• An expert relationship builder, able to build credible relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• Strong influencing, networking and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of Early Careers pathways.
• Understanding & experience of working an operational, service based business as well as a unionised environment is desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Detail focused and analytical, with strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Comfortable operating in a divisional organisation and delivering through others as part of a shared vision.
• A high performing, target driven individual who is passionate about delivering an outstanding colleague experience.

Hours and Environment

National coverage / Itinerant.

Core working hours for this position are from 09:00 until 17:30, Monday to Friday. However, flexibility will be expected regarding hours of work to suit the needs of the business and team due to diverse nature of works undertaken.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

We are looking for a Headteacher for our New Options School in Stratford St Mary, Suffolk. The school will have capacity for 72 pupils and is due to open in Easter 2025. We're recruiting for a Headteacher to help set up and grow our new school from January 2025.

Up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Term Time only
Permanent
Our new Options School will be a day school catering for pupils aged 5 to 11 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.

About the role

As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.

As Headteacher you will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

Key Responsibilities:

Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils and Young People and staff in the school.
Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.
​A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.
The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.
Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.
A shared vision, that fits within the overall Options Autism strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community.
Essential Criteria:

At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in either mainstream or special educational needs schools
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
Willingness to extend personal and professional development
Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying growth plans as appropriate
Please see job description for more details and information.

To learn more about Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism please visit our website for more information: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

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We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

Job title: Assistant Headteacher

Location: Stratford St Mary, Suffolk

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Are you an innovative Assistant Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

We are looking for a Headteacher for our New Options School in Stratford St Mary, Suffolk. The school will have capacity for 72 pupils and is due to open in Easter 2025.

Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

Are you a passionate, dedicated and motivated Assistant Headteacher. As Assistant Headteacher you will support our Headteacher in school management, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising pupil’s achievement, and their ability to develop.

Our new Options School will be a day school catering for pupils aged 5 to 11 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.

About the role

Are you a passionate, dedicated and motivated Assistant Headteacher. As Assistant Headteacher you will support our Headteacher in school management, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising pupil’s achievement, and their ability to develop.

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher who is looking for the chance to bring innovation and creativity to inspire learning in an SEN environment for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be the custodian of our strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

In partnership with our Headteacher, you will deliver clear, authentic leadership to our multidisciplinary team, establishing school aims and objectives, ensuring high levels of quality and compliance and working collaboratively to develop appropriate, individualised programmes of learning for our pupils.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a Assistant Headteacher, with the experience, leadership skills and vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Educated to degree level or equivalent with Qualified Teacher Status, you will be experienced in an SEN environment, enjoy leading a team, and be genuinely motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.

Qualification requirements: QTS or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills and Nationally recognised degree. You will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.

Why join Options Autism?

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have a vacancy for a highly motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team to drive forwards improvement across the school. We are looking for a candidate with:

• Strong behaviour management skills especially around putting policy into practise.
• A passion for inclusion especially for children with SEND and those from under-resourced backgrounds.
• Exceptional curriculum knowledge with a flair for adaptive curriculum design, teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

At Combs Ford Primary School we aim for a modern and world-class curriculum rooted in our local community that inspires and challenges all of our children and prepares them for the future. If you are looking for a school that enables children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens then this is the place for you.

School staff have a close working relationship with each other – they say it’s a great place to work and they feel valued. We offer you the opportunity to develop all aspects of your practice, with the support of the leadership team, Governors and our highly skilled staff.

Combs Ford Primary School is a member of the Children’s Endeavour Trust – a Multi Academy Trust currently formed of eight schools located in Ipswich and Stowmarket. The MAT was established in 2019 and is responsible for approximately 3000 pupils. We work closely with the other schools within the MAT to achieve excellence through collaboration.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.