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Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £31,000 - £36,775 with the potential to earn additional

About the role:  

We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.  

• Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments.  
• As a self-employed driver you’ll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines and shipments to our customers across your designated route.  
• Most importantly you’ll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time.  
• Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business.  

What do you need?  

• A valid UK photo-card licence   
• Have access to or own a van.  

• VAT certificate (if applicable)  

What’s in it for you?  
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments – you really can have the best of both worlds!  

Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day; utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work life balance throughout the week.   

If you’re interested in learning more - then we would love to hear from you.

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £31,000 - £36,775 with the potential to earn additional

About the role:  

We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.  

• Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments.  
• As a self-employed driver you’ll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines and shipments to our customers across your designated route.  
• Most importantly you’ll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time.  
• Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business.  

What do you need?  

• A valid UK photo-card licence   
• Have access to or own a van.  

• VAT certificate (if applicable)  

What’s in it for you?  
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments – you really can have the best of both worlds!  

Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day; utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work life balance throughout the week.   

If you’re interested in learning more - then we would love to hear from you.

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £31,000 - £36,775 with the potential to earn additional

About the role:  

We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.  

• Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments.  
• As a self-employed driver you’ll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines and shipments to our customers across your designated route.  
• Most importantly you’ll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time.  
• Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business.  

What do you need?  

• A valid UK photo-card licence   
• Have access to or own a van.  

• VAT certificate (if applicable)  

What’s in it for you?  
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments – you really can have the best of both worlds!  

Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day; utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work life balance throughout the week.   

If you’re interested in learning more - then we would love to hear from you.

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £31,000 - £36,775 with the potential to earn additional

About the role:  

We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.  

• Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments.  
• As a self-employed driver you’ll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines and shipments to our customers across your designated route.  
• Most importantly you’ll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time.  
• Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business.  

What do you need?  

• A valid UK photo-card licence   
• Have access to or own a van.  

• VAT certificate (if applicable)  

What’s in it for you?  
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments – you really can have the best of both worlds!  

Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day; utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work life balance throughout the week.   

If you’re interested in learning more - then we would love to hear from you.

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £31,000 - £36,775 with the potential to earn additional

About the role:  

We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.  

• Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments.  
• As a self-employed driver you’ll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines and shipments to our customers across your designated route.  
• Most importantly you’ll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time.  
• Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business.  

What do you need?  

• A valid UK photo-card licence   
• Have access to or own a van.  

• VAT certificate (if applicable)  

What’s in it for you?  
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments – you really can have the best of both worlds!  

Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day; utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work life balance throughout the week.   

If you’re interested in learning more - then we would love to hear from you.

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £31,000 - £36,775 with the potential to earn additional

About the role:  

We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.  

• Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments.  
• As a self-employed driver you’ll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines and shipments to our customers across your designated route.  
• Most importantly you’ll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time.  
• Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business.  

What do you need?  

• A valid UK photo-card licence   
• Have access to or own a van.  

• VAT certificate (if applicable)  

What’s in it for you?  
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments – you really can have the best of both worlds!  

Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day; utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work life balance throughout the week.   

If you’re interested in learning more - then we would love to hear from you.

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £31,000 - £36,775 with the potential to earn additional

About the role:  

We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.  

• Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments.  
• As a self-employed driver you’ll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines and shipments to our customers across your designated route.  
• Most importantly you’ll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time.  
• Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business.  

What do you need?  

• A valid UK photo-card licence   
• Have access to or own a van.  

• VAT certificate (if applicable)  

What’s in it for you?  
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments – you really can have the best of both worlds!  

Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day; utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work life balance throughout the week.   

If you’re interested in learning more - then we would love to hear from you.

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

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

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Maths Teacher

Location:  Parkside House School, Backworth, NE27 0AB

Salary:      Up to £44,000.00 per annum depending upon experience (not pro rata)

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only 

Start:        October 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a qualified Maths Teacher to join our supportive and close-knit team at Parkside House School, located in Backworth.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic, creative, and motivated Maths Teacher who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs.

This is not your typical teaching role. At Outcomes First Group, we empower our teachers to think outside the box, using a wide range of resources and specialist support to deliver engaging, individualised learning that truly meets the needs of each pupil.

You will:

• Plan and deliver innovative and inspiring Maths lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Create a stimulating classroom environment that promotes curiosity and enthusiasm for Maths
• Monitor and assess student progress, placing equal emphasis on personal development and wellbeing
• Contribute to the wider vision and direction of the school, especially around developing the Maths curriculum
• Work closely with our leadership team to raise standards and nurture a positive, inclusive culture

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A qualified teacher with QTS or a degree in Mathematics
• Experienced (or keen to develop) in working with students with autism, learning difficulties, or complex needs
• A confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment
• Flexible, proactive, and reflective in their practice

Ready to inspire and make a lasting difference? We’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Parkside House School is an Independent Special School. Our school aims to provide a high-quality education package to pupils who have difficulties in relating to education or others within a mainstream setting.

The school is registered to accommodate 35 pupils from 10 – 18 years; we specialise in teaching pupils with Emotional, Social and Behavioural needs, and with other associated learning and cognitive difficulties.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.

Acorn Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.

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 you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

Benefits

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 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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Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Deputy Manager you will be a part of making sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young people’s developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND.

By assisting in the management of the day to day operations in the home, supporting the whole team and making sure the home operates to our high standards - you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults. We’re looking for a minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare including experience in a supervisory capacity.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard
work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Salary: Base salary of £41,341 - £47,919 p>

• Bonuses: Attendance allowance up to ,400 per year ,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & ,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)

• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7
  weeks’ holiday

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our registered managers have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Meals provided while you’re at work

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus e ry time

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where
you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference

• Level 3 Diploma qualification in Residential Childcare (England)

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is desirable – provided if needed

• A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here .

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

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