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Empowering change - children’s social care 

Together , we’re the moment makers

About the role

You will line manage Children’s Practitioners & Social Workers while also deputising for the Team Manager, when required. You will also supervise Newly Qualified Social Workers, supporting and assessing them to meet the requirements of the council's Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme . In addition, you will manage the Team’s duty and assessment function.

Large part of your role will focus on supporting county safeguarding and child protection policies and ensuring that they are adhered to . You will play a lead role in improving practice, including the quality of assessments and care planning within the team, leading team meeting discussions and workshops, and updating staff on practice developments and research findings .

You will be responsible for the allocation and timely progression of new referrals into the team via the duty system, under the direction of the Team Manager.

About you  

As a qualified Social Worker, you will possess knowledge of services relevant to children, young people, families, carers, and groups, and knowledge of how to access relevant services. You working knowledge of the Family Safeguarding Model and Motivational Interviewing will be beneficial in ensuring timely progression of work with families within the FSS model, ensuring direct reports work in accordance with the model modules and attend group case supervision as required.

You should have considerable direct experience of safeguarding social work including child protection planning and legal casework, including knowledge of relevant law, legislation, guidance, policy and procedures in relation to children and families’ social work .

About us

Together , we’re shaping children’s social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of Oxfordshire residents.

In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we’re committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive . We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.

We’ve been consistently rated as “good” by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better ! We’re committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with – including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS) .

Our Rewards & Benefits 

• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (subject to meeting eligibili criteria).
• A welcome and loyalty bonus of ,500.
• Culture of flexible working  
• Technology to support agile working where role permits 
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Link to our Children's Services benefits site: *  Benefits of working for children's services *

  
How to apply  

To apply, please complete our online application form.

Application requirements:

• Explain how you meet the job role requirements and selection criteria as specified in the job description attached.
• Attach a cover letter and CV to your application form.
• If you encounter any difficulties while completing the form, please contact the Recruitment Team using the Application Enquiry Form on the Home Page. 

We look forward to receiving your application!

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave . We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer  support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job . For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service .

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults . We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to  share this  commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing , nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service .

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Residential Youth Practitioner Move on Homes Service

The Move On Homes service has a full time and part time position at Maytree House in Didcot and a full time position in Moorland House Witney. 

About Us

The Move On Service provides intensive supported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are in the care of the local authority, working to create individual plans for those requiring additional support for their transition towards independent living.

You will be joining an established and experienced team at a time of change as the service is now registered under the Ofsted supported housing regulations.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced residential youth practitioners who are dedicated to supporting young people to live their best lives and achieve positive outcomes.   

Please ensure you read the criteria for the role and evidence how you meet each one in your application.

Please specify on application your preference on location and full or part time hours. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Olivia Hill Team manager

About the Role

To be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day running of the home in accordance with all policies and procedures in order to provide the highest possible standards of emotional, social and physical care for residents and for implementing the requirements of the operational briefs.

To provide an integrated, considerate and planned response to the health, well-being, care and support of residents both within the move on and in the Community involving relatives, professionals and other agencies as appropriate.

To ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation towards preparing for independence and reflects young people’s rights in relation to the services being provided and acts on the views/wishes of residents.

To work as part of a team, operating a shift pattern including weekends, evenings and bank Holidays. Sleep in as required. Lone working is also part of the role overnight and at other times when required. 

To maintain Health and Safety standards (eg food handling, general cleaning, hygiene, COSHH, fire policies, accident reporting, first aid etc) and participate in regular internal quality assurance inspections.

To provide detailed debriefs and handovers to colleagues and managers in line with the home’s procedures.

To support young people often with high-risk complex needs and vulnerabilities to keep themselves safe and work towards independently managing their own needs by use of positive risk taking.

Rewards and benefits

Additional pay rates for sleep in shifts, bank holidays and unsociable hours.

Generous Annual Leave : Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme : A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future.

Employee Assistance Programme : 24/7 access to telephone advice and support for a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life.

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies : A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Training and Development : A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.

Local and National Discounts : Discounts on shopping, travel, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities.

Training : A 12-module training programme, with certification upon completion.

Access to Resources : Full access to Oxfordshire County Council resources to ensure a child-centred service, including psychologists and clinical and medical interventions.

Our commitment to:
  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact:

About Us

Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?
 Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards 

Delivering the Future Together , our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’ , as we continue to strive to do better.

In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire’s residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength’s-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.

This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. 

It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can’t do it alone – our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we’re doing a good job, we don’t stand still – we’re ambitious and we’re always striving to do better; it’s in our DNA.

About the Role

These posts are advertised for the South Adult Social Care Team.  We want to support your flexible working needs and we are willing to consider full time and part times posts.  . We encourage early submission of applications as this advert may close sooner, if the position is filled in by successful candidate. Applications are reviewed upon submission and candidates may be approached for an interview before a closing date. Our team empowers you to deliver bespoke solutions that supports people to achieve their desired goals and outcomes.  

We do this through our commitment of giving you the autonomy to do your role, to create new ideas and ways of doing things, with the support from our stable leadership team, regular group and 1:1 supervision and the opportunity to develop and progress across many different areas of Adult Social Care. Working for Oxfordshire County Council opens a world of opportunities across varying facets of Social Care including, but not limited to leadership, clinic assessment, prison work, seating, moving and handling, and assistive technology. 

No one day is ever the same in Oxfordshire County Council. Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, we’re here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front.

We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it’s a really exciting time to join us!

You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists and Social Workers within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and as part of this team you will:

Empower people in the community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain the independence.

• Utilise a strength-based approach to promote people’s wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
• Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary.

About you 

You are…

• Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility,  you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care .
• Kind and caring , with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. 
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
• Always learning , with an excellent working knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, you have natural entrepreneurial qualities. 
• Passionate about following the professional standards of RCOT  and HCPC .

Rewards and Benefits

Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days

• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly a ointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy)
• Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
• Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)  

Are you a passionate qualified Occupational Therapist ‘returning’ into Adult Social Care? 

Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? If so, we would also like to hear from you.

Would you like to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Dean at  / 

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Follow us on Social Media

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at:

About Us

Together, we’re the moment makers and we’re focused on making every day the best it can be for children, young people and their families. It’s not a job – it’s a passion and together, we’re shaping education for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of our residents of Oxfordshire and helping them to live the lives they want to live by ensuring every child has the best possible education. 

Our Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Senior Educational Psychologists, Educational Psychologists (EP), Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people. 

We’re not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. There are opportunities to provide training and support in a range of areas, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) training and supervision, SENCo supervision, developing the LA response to EBSA, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Project, a Maths course designed by the EPS Postvention and Critical Incident Support.

About the Role

We’re keen to shape the service to be as responsive as possible to the needs of our communities. This Associate role enables us to provide in-person/face to face work to support statutory and sometimes traded aspects of service delivery, while being sensitive the needs of the wider Educational Psychology workforce.

We’re expanding our service so that we can be responsive to increased demand for Educational Psychology work. This Associate Educational Psychologist role provides a new opportunity for EPs wishing to maintain working within a Local Authority context with greater flexibility. In the main, the role will be to support the Service to meet the increasing numbers of EHCNAs.

You’ll benefit from good admin and IT support (laptop, mobile phone) and you will be able to participate in our training and development days to support your CPD with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, although these will not be part of the 48-day capped annualised contract. You’ll be able to access and use assessment tools that are held by the EPS from one of the three office bases (The Vibe, Didcot; Samuelson House, Banbury; or Union St, Oxford).

About you 

We are looking for someone who is:

• a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with registration to the HCPC.
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• seeks opportunities for personal development.
• works within a consultative/joint problem-solving framework.
• actively challenges all forms of discrimination and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.
• enthusiastic, creative and determined to make a positive impact on children’s lives through the application of psychology.
• empathic with excellent written communication skills and a competent use of information technology.
• good with diary management and has well developed organisational skills.
• a supportive team member who contributes to the service development.  
• always living and breathing our values of be kind & care, daring to do it differently, takes responsibility and equality & integrity. 

Rewards and Benefits

• Oxfordshire will recognise your three-year training doctorate as local government continuous service, in addition to any continuous service accrued with a relevant employer prior to the course.
• Opportunities to apply psychology creatively in different contexts
• Stimulating Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• Flexible agile working. Each EP is provided with a wireless enabled laptop and phone as well as excellent on-demand IT support
• Dedicated administrative support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. 
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Explore more here

Would you like to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Jessamine Chiappella, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist, on or

Caroline Duncan, Senior Educational Psychologist (City), on   or

Anne-Marie Baverstock, Senior Educational Psychologist (South), on or  

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Animal Technician - Mary Lyon Centre

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire

£26,543 per annum

Permanent

Full Time (36 hours per week)

About us

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.

About our roles

Do you have a keen interest in animals, and are you looking to start a career in scientific research?

We have a full time role available for a caring individual to join our Animal Technician team at Harwell. New team members would ensure a high level of animal welfare, and will work to improve the quality of life for laboratory animals, in line with the Home Office regulations (The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, amended 2012). They will also carry out ethically justified procedures and ensure meticulous computerised record keeping of all animal-related work.

We are looking for people with a responsible attitude, a love of animals, and a willingness to care for them. Training will be provided in animal husbandry, as well as in use of our database system and in basic genetics. This training allows technicians to understand the work being done, as well as to contribute to discussions on managing mouse colonies. Further progression will include completion of the Home Office licence course, and application for a Personal Licence, after which technicians will be able to carry out procedural work.

Key responsibilities include

·   Checking the health and welfare of experimental mice

·   Participating in the rota for cleaning and watering of animal cages

·   Addressing the welfare needs of mouse colonies

·   Maintaining cleanliness in the animal rooms

·   Computerised record keeping

·   Reading and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments

·   Taking samples for genotyping

About You

·   You will have five GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above

·   Experience of working with animals, or in a capacity in which a caring approach is required, and attention to detail are essential (for example, in kennels, care homes, or working with young children)

·   Basic computer skills including the ability to use digital record-keeping systems and common software packages such as Excel

·   Must be able to work overtime to cover animal requirements as and when required

Benefits

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.

The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities.

The MRC is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equality and diversity leadership and management.

How to Apply:

For full details and to apply: Animal Technician - MLC 2738 - Medical Research Council

The closing date for applications is 16th November 2025

Residential Property Conveyancer/Conveyancing Solicitor — Didcot (Hybrid)

Salary:  up to £60,000  DOE
• 33 days  annual leave
• Bonus
• Attractive pension
• Free on-site parking

We’re working with a well-established CQS-accredited high-street firm in Didcot looking for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer (CILEX/CLC)  or Legal Executive  to manage a varied caseload and grow with the team. This is a hybrid role with genuine progression, a supportive admin team and strong referral work from long-standing local relationships.

Why apply?

• Stable, client-facing conveyancing work across freehold & leasehold sales & purchases , remortgages & equity release , transfers of equity , matrimonial conveyancing  and leasehold  matters
• Hybrid working model (part office/part remote) plus free parking  and a generous bonus scheme
• Clear career path inside a 7-partner practice with deep roots in Oxfordshire and a CQS-accredited property team

About You: (what candidates search for)

• Qualified Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/Legal Executive  with 3+ years’ residential conveyancing  experience
• Confident running files from instruction through post-completion with minimal supervision
• Strong client communication, commercial judgment and a proactive approach to building referral work
• Comfortable using case management systems and working within a close-knit team.

Key details (SEO & ATS friendly)

Location:  Didcot, Oxfordshire — easy parking on site.
Contract:  Permanent, full-time (hybrid).
Salary:  Up to £60,000  depending on experience.
Benefits:  33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), bonus, pension, hybrid working, free parking, strong admin support.

If you’re a residential property lawyer or conveyancer seeking a role with variety, autonomy and progression at a respected local firm, apply now  with a CV and brief covering note highlighting your conveyancing caseload and availability.

#INDMADS

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.

Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether its already in place or just around the corner, nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: SEN Secondary Teacher

Location: New Barn School, Newbury, RG20 8HZ

Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm | Wednesday 8.30am - 5pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date:January 2026

UK applicants only This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you a passionate, creative, and dedicated teacher who believes every young person deserves the chance to succeed? At New Barn School, part of Acorn Education, were looking for an inspirational SEN Secondary Teacher to join our thriving community a place where innovation, compassion, and high expectations go hand in hand.

Here, youll have the opportunity to transform lives through education, helping pupils with SEMH and additional needs grow in confidence, resilience, and curiosity. Every day will bring new challenges and new rewards as you guide learners to reach their full potential in a supportive, inclusive environment.

About the Role

As an SEN Secondary Teacher, youll take the lead in a curriculum area, designing engaging, creative, and differentiated lessons that inspire learning and promote achievement.

Youll:

• Tailor teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities
• Collaborate closely with support staff to ensure every pupil receives the right guidance and care
• Mentor and support colleagues, fostering best practice across the school
• Provide constructive feedback to SLT, parents, and carers to track and celebrate progress
• Use positive, trauma-informed approaches to support pupils who may display challenging behaviours
• Model and promote the schools ethos of respect, compassion, and growth

What Youll Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A passion for working with pupils with SEMH or additional learning needs
• Creativity, resilience, and a reflective teaching approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine belief in the power of education to change lives

About Us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.

New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages.

Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupilsand young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.

Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll 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 thats right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Join the RAC as a Mobile Mechanic Boost Contract
Be part of the team that keeps the UK moving. As an RAC Mobile Mechanic on our Boost Contract, youll benefit from our highest guaranteed salary and industry-leading support.

What youll get:

• Top-tier pay, guaranteed A base salary of 50,625 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance), rising to 56,625 with performance bonuses.
• A career with purpose Our 4.7 Excellent Trustpilot rating shows how much customers value what we do. Youll be the one delivering that trusted service.
• The tools to succeed Your own fully equipped RAC van, fuel card, uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit from day one.
• A clear working week 40 core hours (MondaySaturday) plus an average of 7 additional hours per week based on customer demand. These extra hours are scheduled in advance, so you always know your week ahead.

About the role
As part of our market-leading Service, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) team, youll carry out high-quality servicing, diagnostics, and repairs at customers homes or workplaces. Its hands-on, varied work where no two days are the same and youll be the hero who keeps our customers moving.

Why the Boost Contract?
The Boost Contract is designed to reward your time, talent, and commitment. With guaranteed top-level pay, transparent scheduling, and bonus earning potential, it gives you financial security plus recognition for going the extra mile.

The RAC has been a trusted name for drivers for over 128 years, combining heritage with innovation.


No CV required when you apply it's easier than ever to start your journey with us.

As a Mobile Mechanic on our Boost contract at RAC, youll get benefits that go the extra mile

• Strong base salary - 50,625 per year, with the opportunity to earn an additional 6,000 through performance-related bonuses, taking total earnings up to 56,625.
• Share in our success Join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the future growth of the business
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover From your very first day.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax.
• Generous holidays 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
• Pension & life cover Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits).
• Wellbeing support 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family.
• Exclusive discounts Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal.

What Were Looking For

• Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years fully qualified, hands-on experience as a vehicle technician on light vehicles
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points
• Flexibility to work at relatively short notice and open to travel with overnight stays, if necessary

You'll thrive on variety - whether it's diagnostics, repairs, servicing, or vehicle checks you'll be trusted to make quick, informed decisions on the road. With every job, you'll take pride in delivering top-quality work and the complete peace of mind our customers expect from the RAC.

Why RAC?
For more than 128 years, weve been keeping drivers moving, and today were trusted by over 15 million members. Were also trusted by our people, with a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and well be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.

Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether its already in place or just around the corner, nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher

Location: New Barn School, Newbury, RG20 8HZ

Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm | Wednesday 8.30am - 5pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date:January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Due to continued growth, New Barn School, part of Acorn Education, is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative SEN Primary Teacher to join our wonderful team in Newbury.

Here, we believe every child deserves a chance to shine and were dedicated to helping pupils with SEN and SEMH needs unlock their potential through personalised, engaging, and inspiring learning experiences.

If youre a passionate educator who thrives on making a genuine difference, this is your opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking school where every achievement is celebrated.

About the Role

As a Primary Teacher at New Barn School, youll bring learning to life for our pupils, delivering tailored, hands-on lessons that spark curiosity and confidence. Youll design flexible, person-centred programmes of study that meet the needs of every learner, supporting them academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a role where creativity and compassion meet impact every day will be different, and every moment will count.

What Youll Do

• Deliver engaging, interactive lessons across a broad range of subjects
• Adapt your teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs and abilities
• Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with curriculum standards and individual goals
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and set meaningful learning targets
• Build positive, nurturing relationships that inspire trust, confidence, and motivation
• Create a stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration and growth
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and carers to support each childs development

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• A passion for working with pupils with SEN or SEMH needs
• Creativity, patience, and a positive, hands-on approach to teaching
• The ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• A genuine belief that education can change lives

About Us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.

New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages.

Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupilsand young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.

Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll 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 thats right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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