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Specialist Social Worker - Inclusis Ltd (Tide House)

Location: Tide House, Bideford, DevonRole type: Flexible (office based, with some home working)Reporting to: Registered ManagerAbout Tide HouseTide House is a Residential Family Assessment Centre rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2025). We undertake parenting assessments for up to five families placed with us, providing ‘expert evidence’ to support families, local authorities and care proceedings. Families have self-contained accommodation of 1-3 bedrooms, allowing us to support families with multiple parents and children. Tide House utilises relational approaches to support families to care for their children in a safe and consistent way, alongside undertaking the required assessment of them, as directed by the Local Authority or Court.The roleAs a Specialist Social Worker you will typically be responsible for undertaking the parenting assessments of 2-3 families that are placed at Tide House. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Therapists, Assessment Support Workers and Family Key Workers. The team are highly skilled and experienced in supporting families with a wide range of needs, including mental ill-health, substance use, learning disabilities, domestic abuse and past trauma. Alongside undertaking the parenting assessment, you will utilise your social work skills and experience contribute to the wider team learning and development, including weekly meetings that review the ongoing assessment and monitoring levels for each family.This role has an important safeguarding responsibility, both for the families you directly work with and as a contributor to the wider safeguarding culture throughout the organisation. Close support, clear communication and regular recordings all support us to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and their wellbeing promoted.This role can be undertaken fully in the office or with 2-3 days of home working, depending upon the current stage of assessment. You will be expected to be present, in person, for assessment sessions, delivering ‘Feedback’ and for most multi-agency meetings. The length of the office days can be negotiated.The successful candidate will have:As least 3 years post-qualifying experience of working in children’s social workExperience of undertaking parenting assessments, report writing and care proceedingsA trauma-informed approach to working with parents, whilst ensuring a child-focus to the assessmentExperience of engaging families to make positive and sustained changeA commitment to professional developmentWhat we offer at Tide House:A warm, person‑centred organisation making a real difference- A homely, nurturing environment where people feel valued- Small enough for strong relationships, big enough for real opportunities- A supportive culture focused on improving lives every dayClear values and meaningful purpose- Everything we do is centred around safety, wellbeing and getting it right for families- A commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for families through consistent, high quality and relational practice- A shared vision that everyone is part of and contributes toSupportive, visible and experienced leadership- Managers who listen, guide and actively support you- A collaborative multi‑disciplinary approach- Friendly and approachable leadership team- Regular 1:1 and group supervisionRobust, supportive induction- Structured induction programme to help you feel confident in your role- Hands-on learning and guidance from experienced staff- Shadowing shifts and ongoing mentoringSupport for your career progression- We invest in developing your skills and career- Training and qualifications funded (by agreement)- Pathways for progression into different rolesMeaningful rewards- Highly competitive salary- Paid annual leave (33 days for this position)- Paid sick leave- Private healthcare- Company pension- Paid flu vaccine- Paid eye care- Annual staff celebration and social eventExcellent IT systems- Bespoke, in-house, case management system- Responsive, in-person IT support- Easy-to-use systems that help you succeed in your role- Tools designed to make your work smoother and more efficientA great working environment- A calm, positive and well-maintained office setting- Tea, coffee and biscuits, as needed!- A team culture built on kindness, respect and collaboration- A supportive atmosphere where everyone looks out for each otherIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Karl Knill on 01237 237120.Job descriptionPlease see attached.SafeguardingTide House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Safer recruitment practices are followed to ensure all candidates are suitable to work with vulnerable individuals. This includes robust vetting procedures, comprehensive pre‑employment checks, and an expectation that all staff uphold our safeguarding policies at all times.This role, as it involves regulated activity, will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of identity, scrutiny of employment history, and the gathering of suitable references.Equal opportunitiesTide House is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is discriminated against directly or indirectly as a result of any protected characteristic. How to applyIf you would like to apply, then please complete the application form which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/VSGzjvtYck

Headteacher - St Helen's CofE School (Learning Academy Partnership Trust)

To start September 2026 or January 2027 We have an exciting opportunity for a new Headteacher to lead St Helen’s C of E School, located just outside of Bideford, as it transfers into the Learning Academy Partnership from Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust. It is an exciting time for the school but also one of change for children, colleagues, parents and the community. This is a joint recruitment with Alumnis as the school will be transferring between Trusts in the summer term. We are offering a £5,000 relocation package for candidates relocating from outside Devon or Cornwall. St Helen’s is in a period of change, and we are seeking a Headteacher who can manage not only the change for the parents, children and colleagues but also ensure a strong curriculum offer delivering inclusive practice, effective pedagogical practice and outcomes in place, and that it unashamedly privileges the most underserved children. The Learning Academy Partnership is driven by mission and beliefs ensuring that every child has the right to live life to the full. We are committed to improving educational outcomes for underserved children across the South-West and breaking down barriers to social mobility. Our Headteachers achieve this through a rich, vibrant curriculum delivered by excellent teachers.You will be joining a strong, single organisation, culture of collective efficacy and one that is rooted in our Christian foundation. We are passionate about our role in social justice in our communities and tackling stubborn South West deprivation. As a Church School leader, you will uphold and develop the school’s Christian distinctiveness through its educational offer. We welcome applicants with or without prior experience of leading a Church school. We offer full induction and support as you embark on a journey as a church school leader. You will benefit from excellent systems and support from the Business Support team who manage all aspects of the operations, leaving you space to lead teaching and learning. You will also join a local hub as well as the wider partnership of schools where you will be part of hard-wired inter-dependence and collaboration with a shared responsibility to all children in the Trust. We do operate as islands; we care deeply about each other’s schools and communities.Our Headteachers and colleagues are rooted in their communities and work hard to serve their children, and successful candidates will be able to ensure this relationship with pupils and the community continue to flourish. St Helen’s is a wonderful school ready to take the next big step on its journey and the new Headteacher has a wonderful opportunity to work with pupils, parents, colleagues and the community to continue the St Helen’s journey as it transfers from Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust to the Learning Academy Partnership.We want to support you in deciding if we are the right trust for you. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, we are offering visits with our Trust Lead / Deputy Trust Lead on Wednesday 11th February and Tuesday 3rd March 2026. Please contact our People Team on people@lapsw.org to book your visit.We apologise as due to the situation we can only offer group visits but by offering a 1:1 call we aim to answer individual questions to help you learn more about whether this is the right Trust and school for you.The Learning Academy Partnership and Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust 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: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK.For more information and an application pack, please visit our website, Learning Academy Partnership - Home.Please apply by 12pm on the closing date

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Headteacher - North Molton Primary School (The Harbour Schools Partnership)

North Devon, Devon
Full Time
L6 - L12: £58,569 - £67,898 FTE

North Molton Primary School are looking for a Headteacher to start September 2026. This position provides an exciting and unique opportunity for a person with a proven, successful track record in a senior leadership role. North Molton was judged “Good” in its Ofsted in 2023. As well as aiming high for their pupils and families, the staff are a warm and welcoming team, who build positive relationships with families, and colleagues across the Trust. As a school in a beautiful Exmoor village, the catchment served by the school is diverse and experience of working in a rural community school would be an advantage. We are looking for a candidate who will: Have proven success in whole school leadership and management Be innovative, determined and driven to constantly seek improvement for the children and communities that we serve Have the vision and skill to maximize the resources of the school Continue to drive improvements in curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment Be able to demonstrate highly accurate and effective communication skills Have a positive and active approach to cross school collaboration We can offer: The opportunity to lead an improving school as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust A Trust which cares about its staff and keeps the well-being of children at the heart of its work Supportive and collaborative colleagues, committed to improving outcomes for its students A highly supportive governance model The support of experienced leaders at all levels Access to best practice networks within the Trust, including a Headteacher network who meet regularly as a group The opportunity to support school improvement, in your areas of expertise, across the Trust For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact our Director of School Improvement Jonathan Gower by email: jonathan.gower@thsp.org.uk This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 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. To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post ( https://northmoltonprimary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4115381?cid=1711&t=Headteacher ). The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 18th March 2026. Those shortlisted will be contacted by phone on the evening of 19th March and invited to attend an interview on 23rd March 2026.

School Business Manager - Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

West Devon, Devon
Full Time
£39,862 - £44,075 per annum

Tavistock Primary and Nursery School is a larger than average, good, maintained school that is situated in the heart of its community on the edge of Dartmoor. We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly committed School Business Manager to join our friendly and ambitious school community. This is a key Leadership role, supporting the Headteacher and wider staff team to drive forward our school priorities and ensure the very best outcomes for our children. You will bring expertise in finance, HR, premises and Health and Safety, alongside a strong commitment to working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team. You will play a vital role in ensuring our school runs smoothly, efficiently and sustainably, enabling staff to focus on what matters most - providing an exceptional education for every child We are looking for someone who is organised, solution-focused and deeply invested in our school's vision, values and long-term improvement journey. In return, you will join a supportive team where your contribution is valued and where you can make a genuine difference to the life of our school community. Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit or for more information, please contact the Headteacher (Emma Byrom) 00ebyrom@tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. An application form, job description and person specification is available on our school website: https://www.tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk Please return the completed application form to kwright@tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk Please apply by 3pm on the closing date.

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion (SENCO & DSL) and Assistant Headteacher - Teaching & Learning (Core Subject Leadership) - Rydon Primary School (Education South West)

Teignbridge, Devon
Multiple Terms
Leadership Scale L4 - L8: £55,747 - £61,534 FTE

Start Date: 1 September 2026 Assistant Headteacher (2 Posts) About this Role Rydon Primary School is seeking to appoint two ambitious and driven Assistant Headteachers (L4–L8) to join our senior leadership team at an exciting time in our school’s development. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of our journey. With strong values of Aspiration, Resilience, Responsibility and Teamwork , and a clear vision for continued improvement, we are looking for inspirational leaders who will help move our school confidently forward. Rydon Primary is a large school set within spacious grounds, benefiting from excellent facilities and a vibrant learning environment. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing them with the very best opportunities to succeed. As part of Education South West , a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and high-quality professional development. This partnership strengthens our capacity to innovate, develop leadership at all levels and secure the very best outcomes for our pupils. We are seeking two exceptional leaders: Post 1: Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion (SENCO & DSL) 4 days per week – Non-teaching This role will lead and strategically oversee the school’s inclusion provision, including: Serving as the school’s SENCO Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Driving inclusive practice across the school Ensuring high-quality provision and outcomes for pupils with SEND and vulnerable groups Leading pastoral systems and safeguarding practice Supporting staff to deliver adaptive, inclusive teaching This is a non-teaching leadership role, allowing dedicated time to strategically lead inclusion and safeguarding across the school. Post 2: Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning (Core Subject Leadership) Full-time position This role will: Have a teaching commitment (days to be confirmed) Lead and oversee a core subject area Take on additional whole-school leadership responsibilities Drive high standards of teaching, learning and curriculum development Support and develop staff through coaching and professional development We are looking for a leader who is passionate about curriculum excellence and raising achievement, with the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues. Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information and to apply, please click here: Post 1: Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion (SENCO & DSL) and Post 2: Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning (Core Subject Leadership) at Rydon Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon | MyNewTerm Please apply by 9am on the closing date.

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