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Headteacher - Riverside Community Primary School
- Plymouth, Devon
- Full Time
- L11-24 £66,368 - £90,255 per annum
Lead Riverside into its next chapter — elevation without re-creation Riverside Community Primary School is seeking an outstanding, inspirational leader to become our next Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a school with strong foundations, clear values and a focused vision for the future. We are looking for a Headteacher who will build on and elevate our existing strengths, continuing our inclusive, supportive approach, and enhancing what is working well whilst bringing new ideas for the future. The successful candidate will recognise Riverside’s strengths, win trust within our school community and lead the next phase of improvement with confidence, care and clarity. About Riverside A school with high expectations for all. A strong inclusive ethos and child-centred culture. Visible and established safeguarding practice. A committed, experienced staff team. An aspirational curriculum rooted in strong foundations. A school that values partnership, communication, trust and respect. Our priorities Strengthening attendance and reducing persistent absence through supportive, strategic and personalised practice. Deepening inclusion and support for vulnerable pupils, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and other groups who may need additional support. Further strengthening creative curriculum implementation, communication and language foundations, and consistency in teaching and assessment. Maintaining excellent communication and engagement with staff, parents, pupils and the wider community. Ensuring all pupils feel valued and are supported in reaching their full potential through raising aspirations and broadening horizons. Who we are looking for A visible, calm and values-led leader. A collaborative and inclusive leader who listens well and brings others with them. A strategically strong and evidence-informed practitioner. A leader with high expectations for all pupils and staff. A leader with a proven commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and school improvement. A leader who supports children, families and staff so that everyone is equally valued. Someone who can communicate clearly, build trust and celebrate the school’s strengths with all those within the school community. Previous headship experience is highly desirable. However, we will also consider an exceptional assistant/acting head or head of school with the right strategic and operational leadership experience. What we offer The opportunity to lead a school with strong foundations and a clear sense of purpose. A committed staff team and engaged governing board. A collaborative relationship with governors built on trust, support and constructive challenge. The chance to shape the next phase of Riverside’s development with and for the whole school community. Salary range L11-24 subject to final validation in line with the school’s group size, pay policy and local authority advice. Safeguarding Riverside Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates and may be referred to during the interview process. Riverside Community Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Contact Information: Address: Riverside Community Primary School, Poole Park Rd, Plymouth PL5 1DD. School website: Riverside Community Primary School - Welcome . School contact: Rachel Payne (School Administrator), telephone: 01752 365297, email: rpayne@riversideprimary.net . How to Apply: An application pack can be downloaded from TES website, Devon Job Opportunities and Plymouth City Council website, or you can contact the school directly via email to rpayne@riversideprimary.net . Please send your completed application pack (Application Form, which includes a Personal Statement; and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form) to rpayne@riversideprimary.net by the closing date. Shortlisting to take place Monday 5th October 2026 Reference requests, online searches during w/c 5th October 2026 We encourage visits to the school which are available by arrangement during September. Please call 01752 365297 or email rpayne@riversideprimary.net to arrange a visit.
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Senior Accountant - Children's Services (Inclusion and Learning)
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £46,579 - £50,908 per annum
Fixed Term 12 months Help Shape the Future of Inclusion and Learning Finance Are you an ambitious and driven finance professional looking for your next leadership challenge? Do you want to play a key role in managing one of the Council's largest and most significant budgets while helping shape financial strategy across Inclusion and Learning? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our Inclusion and Learning Finance Team. Reporting directly to the Principal Accountant, you will lead and support a dedicated team in delivering a high-quality financial management service to budget holders, senior managers and elected members. This is a varied and influential role with regular engagement across schools, providers and service teams, particularly in relation to Alternative Provision and Early Years Funding allocations. This role is initially fixed term for 12 months and secondments will be considered. About the Role As Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in the Children’s Inclusion and Learning Finance Team, providing deputy support to the Principal Accountant and helping to ensure business continuity across a high-profile and financially significant service area. The role strengthens leadership capacity within the team, helping to distribute responsibilities effectively while maintaining resilience and flexibility in responding to emerging challenges. A key aspect of the role is leading financial oversight of the Early Years Block, which has evolved rapidly in recent years. With ongoing changes to funding arrangements, increasing demand, and continued financial pressures, the successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring robust financial management, strong governance, effective controls, and appropriate challenge and scrutiny. The post will also support the team's response to wider Education funding challenges, including the continued pressures associated with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). Through the provision of high-quality financial advice, analysis and support, the role will contribute to the delivery of key service priorities and help maintain strong financial stewardship across the service We are looking for someone who: Has strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial management principles Is an excellent communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels Possesses strong analytical and IT skills Can manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to demanding deadlines Has experience of supporting and developing staff within a team environment Enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of key areas of responsibility By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a strategically important area of the Authority, helping to mitigate financial and operational risks, maintain service performance, and ensure the Council continues to meet its statutory and strategic responsibilities. For an informal discussion please contact Adrian Fox adrian.fox@devon.gov.uk . How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. 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 the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ010524
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Short Term Services Support Worker
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Part Time
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
“We don’t just support people – we help them prove they’ve still got it” About the Role This isn’t your typical care job. As a Short Term Services Support Worker , you’ll help people regain confidence and independence after illness, injury, or a hospital stay. That means working with people—not doing everything for them . From making a first meal again to getting out and about, you’ll be there to encourage, support, and celebrate every win (big or small!). What You’ll Be Doing Supporting people to rebuild daily living skills. Encouraging independence (no over-helping allowed!). Helping with routines like cooking, mobility, and personal care. Building confidence and celebrating progress. Working as part of a supportive, friendly team. What We’re Looking For A positive attitude and a good sense of humour. Patience, empathy, and great communication skills. Someone who enjoys helping others help themselves. Full driving licence. Experience is great—but not essential (we’ll train you!). Why Join Us? Full training in social care reablement is provided with uniform, mobile phone, and tablet. Weekly hours guaranteed. Regular supervision, appraisals, and team meetings. Mileage paid at 45p per mile, and travel time between visits is paid. Paid annual leave starts at 26 days per year. Pay & Enhancements Starting salary starts at £25,760 per year (pro-rata). Rising to £27,476 per year (pro-rata) after two years. 35% enhancement for weekday evenings (8pm to 9pm) and Saturdays. 69% enhancement for Sundays and public holidays. The Best Bit? You’ll help people go from: “I can’t do this…” → “Actually… I’ve got this!” Apply Now Ready to make a difference and have a few laughs along the way? For an informal discussion please contact Lianne Suddick Lianne.Suddick@devon.gov.uk How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click here to see the Job Description DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. 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 the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ010522
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