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Head of English - Tiverton High School (Blackdown Education Partnership)
- Mid Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- MPS/UPS + TLR allowance £12,957
Tiverton High School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational and highly effective Head of English to provide professional leadership and management of English in order to secure high quality teaching and learning, effective use of resources, and outstanding outcomes for all students. As part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we are committed to ensuring every child receives an exceptional education and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. We are looking for a leader who shares our belief that literacy, communication and a love of reading are central to transforming life chances for young people. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced leader or an ambitious classroom practitioner ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of the English curriculum and promote excellence in literacy across the school. The Head of English will ensure that all students make strong progress, achieve highly, and develop a lifelong appreciation of English. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview. References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview. Data Protection Act: Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration. BEP Privacy Statement–Recruitment: Please see our website for further information. For further information click ‘Apply Now’. Closing date: Noon on 23rd November 2026
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School Counsellor - Pilton Community College (Harbour School Partnership)
- North Devon, Devon
- Term Time
- Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
Salary: NJC Grade E £31,525 (E16) - £38,811 (E22) FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is £9,953 (E16) - £10,990 gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment) Working Pattern: This is a temporary position working 14 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday) up until 31 August 2027. Pilton Community College is seeking a compassionate, qualified, and dedicated School Counsellor to join our pastoral and safeguarding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people. Working closely with students, families, staff, and external agencies, you will provide high-quality counselling support to students experiencing a range of emotional, social, and mental health challenges. You will also play a key role in supporting members of the pastoral and safeguarding team through professional supervision and reflective practice. About the Role As School Counsellor, you will: Provide confidential one-to-one counselling for students. Support students in developing resilience, self-awareness, and positive coping strategies. Work collaboratively with safeguarding and pastoral colleagues to promote student wellbeing. Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies where appropriate. Maintain accurate and confidential records. Contribute to the school's safeguarding and mental health provision. Provide guidance and reflective support to staff involved in safeguarding work. Monitor, review, and evaluate the effectiveness of counselling services within the school. About You We are looking for someone who: Holds a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent qualification. Has experience of working with children and young people. Has a strong understanding of child development, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. Possesses excellent communication and listening skills. Is approachable, empathetic, and non-judgemental. Can work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team. Has a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and relevant legislation. Is accredited with, or registered with, an appropriate professional body such as BACP, UKCP, or BPC Why Join Us? As part of The Harbour Schools Partnership, you’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive community that values teamwork, quality service and a positive environment for both staff and pupils. If you’re friendly, hardworking and passionate about contributing to a well run, welcoming school environment, we’d love to hear from you This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post. Successful applicants will be subject to an online search. The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 20th November 2026 Interviews: will be held w/c 30th Nov.
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HR Advisor - Learning Academy Partnership
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Full Time
- NJC Grade F (Torbay): £29,542 - £32,578 per annum
Location: Based in Kingsteignton We are ideally looking for someone to join us from January 2027; however, we are happy to discuss start dates with the successful candidate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our growing, values-led organisation and play a key role in supporting the people who make a difference to children's lives every day. Our People Team has evolved, creating greater opportunities for HR Advisers to focus on professional advisory work. Supported by dedicated People Assistants who lead on recruitment and key people processes, our HR Advisers provide expert advice and guidance, lead employee relations casework, support attendance and wellbeing, use workforce data to inform decision-making, and contribute to organisational change and improvement. Working in partnership with leaders across our family of schools, you'll help create the conditions for colleagues to thrive and schools to succeed. You'll provide practical, high-quality HR advice, build trusted relationships and support leaders to navigate some of their most important people challenges. We welcome applications from HR professionals from a range of sectors and backgrounds. We're proud to hold Silver Investors in People accreditation, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to flourish. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. Alongside advisory work and case management, you'll contribute to Trust-wide projects, organisational development and service improvement, helping shape the future of our People Service as we continue to grow. Whether you're looking to build on existing HR advisory experience or are seeking a broader role with opportunities to influence, develop and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Working as part of our People Team, you'll provide professional HR advice and support across a wide range of activities, including: Providing expert HR advice and guidance to leaders across our schools and teams. Leading employee relations casework and supporting positive outcomes for colleagues and leaders. Supporting leaders to manage attendance, wellbeing, performance and workforce challenges. Coaching leaders to build confidence and capability in managing people matters effectively. Delivering training, briefings and guidance on HR policies, processes and good practice. Using workforce data and insights to support workforce planning and informed decision-making. Leading or contributing to People projects and initiatives that support our strategic priorities. Supporting organisational change, consultation activity and the integration of schools joining our Trust. Contributing to the development and review of HR policies, guidance and resources. Providing oversight of recruitment, onboarding and colleague lifecycle processes, working closely with our People Assistants to ensure a high-quality service. Supporting and developing our People Assistants, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on more complex matters. We're Looking for Someone Who: Shares our commitment to Flourishing Futures and understands the important role great people practice plays in supporting schools and outcomes for children. Has HR advisory experience and is confident supporting managers with a range of people matters and employee relations casework. Ideally holds CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent), or can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience. Has a strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice, gained through HR advisory experience in education or another sector. Builds positive relationships quickly and provides pragmatic, balanced and solutions-focused advice. Enjoys working collaboratively and is confident supporting, coaching and constructively challenging leaders where appropriate. Has excellent communication skills and can adapt their approach to a range of audiences and situations. Is organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable working in a varied and fast paced environment. Is curious, proactive and motivated to continually improve the way we support colleagues and leaders. Shares our values and is committed to creating a positive colleague experience across the Trust. We Can Offer You A rewarding role supporting colleagues, schools and communities across our Trust. The opportunity to broaden your HR experience across employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change and Trust growth. The chance to contribute to Trust-wide projects and help shape the future of our People Service. A welcoming, supportive and collaborative People Team. Dedicated People Assistants who lead on recruitment and key administration processes, allowing you to focus on professional HR advisory work. High-quality professional development and career development opportunities. A strong commitment to colleague wellbeing and work-life balance. Family-friendly policies and employee benefits. Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're looking to develop your HR career, broaden your experience and make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you. Our work is guided by four core beliefs: Stronger Together | A Sense of Belonging | Removing Barriers | Realising the Possible We want to help you decide whether we're the right fit for you. That's why we encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal conversation, visit or virtual call to learn more about the role, our People Team and what it's like to work with us. We recognise that excellent candidates may have existing commitments and are happy to discuss start dates with the successful applicant. We'd love the opportunity to show you what it's like to work at Learning Academy Partnership. Come and experience our culture, values and vision first hand and discover how you could help us deliver Flourishing Futures . To arrange a call or visit please contact: people@lapsw.org | 01626 248800. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 For further details and to apply, visit the vacancies section of our website: www.lapsw.co.uk If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or a neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism we’re here to help. We encourage you to share any adjustments you may need so we can ensure a fair and equitable process for all applicants. For useful resources, please visit: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/ The closing date for this post is Thursday 19th November 2026 (9am) however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.
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