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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy. We’re thrilled to announce the opening of Trimdon Hill School, a brand-new Options Autism school in County Durham, providing exceptional education and support for pupils with Autism and other complex needs.

We are now recruiting a dedicated SENCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join the team and help shape the future of this school.

• Title:         SENCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Location: Trimdon Hill School, Durham, TS29 6EY
• Salary:      £42,000 per annum ( not pro rata )
• Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday & Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm | Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm | Thursday & Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Start date: February 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This is more than a dual role — it’s a career-defining opportunity to make a lasting difference in a school where creativity is encouraged, wellbeing is prioritised, and every child’s potential is celebrated.

As SENCo, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the quality and direction of our SEND provision. You’ll:

• Lead the strategic development of SEND across the school, working closely with the Headteacher and therapy team
• Oversee EHCPs, learning plans, assessments, and progression data to ensure each pupil receives personalised support
• Guide and coach teachers in delivering high-quality, differentiated, and autism-aware learning
• Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities, and external professionals
• Promote a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and continuous professional growth
• Lead on staff CPD, focusing on SEND, autism strategies, and evidence-based practice
• Ensure full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding policies, and best-practice record keeping

As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you’ll be at the heart of our safeguarding culture. You will:

• Take lead responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters across the school
• Be the first point of contact for concerns, responding swiftly and effectively in line with KCSIE and local authority procedures
• Champion a trauma-informed, autism-aware approach to safeguarding
• Deliver ongoing training and support to staff, building confidence and vigilance across the team
• Maintain detailed and compliant records, referrals, and audits, and report regularly to governors
• Represent the school at multi-agency meetings, ensuring pupil welfare is always the highest priority
• Support staff in understanding and responding to the unique safeguarding needs of pupils with communication barriers

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a compassionate, resilient, and forward-thinking leader with a deep passion for SEND, safeguarding, and empowering young people with complex needs to thrive.

You’ll need to have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A SENDCo qualification
• Extensive experience supporting children with Autism and complex learning needs
• Proven success as a SENCo, including leading EHCP processes and multi-agency collaboration
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding frameworks and legislation (KCSIE, Working Together, Equality Act 2010 )
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• The confidence to engage effectively with families, external professionals, and governors

Please note: This role is not suitable for ECTs/NQTs.

Trimdon Hill School isn’t just a new school — it’s a place where every child is supported to shine. Join us and help shape this exciting journey from day one!

About Us

Trimdon Hill School, located in Trimdon Grange, County Durham, is a brand-new school that opened in June 2025. The school caters for 40 pupils aged 4 to 11 years with a diagnosis of autism, who may also have a range of complex learning needs, communication challenges, and sensory difficulties.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided high-quality care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for neurodivergent young people and young adults.

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 Options Autism? 

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.

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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• £32,000 - £5,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of ,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week  (This centre is closed on Sundays)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

If you are a qualified MOT Tester join us at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, where we offer great career opportunities, benefits and uncapped bonus scheme.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

Skills and experience

• Current MOT Testing Licence (No licence? Other opportunities available for Mechanic’s & Technician’s, contact one of our team on for more details)
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points
• Team player willing to assist in workshop carrying out light vehicle maintenance, when not performing MOT’s

Why join us?

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family.  We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

• £31,827 - £5,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £ 800 per annum (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

Here at Halfords, we’re looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our team. If you’re an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you.

As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you’ll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, you’ll ensure every job is done to the highest standard.

Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

Skills and experience

• Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience)
• Valid MOT Testing Licence
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points

Why Halfords?

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

• £29,607 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

We’re the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Qualified Mechanic or Technician? Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician where you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow up repair and replacement work. Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

Skills and experience

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points
• Experience of delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air con service etc)

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family.  We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Operational Excellence Manager (known internally as IWS Manager)

Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Pom-Bear and more) 

On-site  

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for an IWS Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role
The IWS Manager will lead the phased implementation of the IWS at the Teesside site. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, enhancing employee engagement, and eliminating losses. It also contributes to regional capability-building and cross-site collaboration. 

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement

• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care

• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more

• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

Site Leadership

• Lead the Teesside site through IWS phases to deliver CBN and OGSM targets

• Coach and develop IWS Deployment Coaches and Line Leads

• Drive colleague engagement using structured tools including PBAT/OHA, ‘Values & behaviours’ and the Best Companies Survey

• Collaborate closely with site leadership and employee representatives

Loss elimination & systems implementation

• Develop and deliver the Site Master Plan and 90-day plans

• Apply IWS tools including Push/Pull pillars, UPS, 6W2H, DDS, CILs and Defect Handling

• Lead root cause analysis to achieve breakthrough results in OEE and reduce downtime

• Embed and coach Daily Management Systems (DMS) and standard work practices

Support & capability building

• Provide coaching and calibrated assessments across all site Pillars, Departments and Line Structure Teams

• Share best practices and contribute to global IWS capability development

• Build leadership capability across site teams and Line Structure Teams

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. Alternatively, candidates with 5+ years in a site leadership role overseeing teams of 150+ people will be considered.

• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent lean systems certification.

• Coaching accreditation and project/programme management qualifications (preferred).

Experience

• Proven experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.

• Leadership experience in operational excellence or lean transformation.

• Budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure awareness.

• Proven track record of embedding continuous improvement within operations, transitioning ownership from a traditional CI department to frontline teams.

Skills & Attributes

• Leadership Through Others: Candidates must demonstrate how they’ve enabled, coached, and empowered teams—not just delivered results individually.

• Broad CI Perspective: While TPM expertise is welcome, candidates must show adaptability across multiple IWS pillars and methodologies.

• Influence & Presence: Ability to challenge constructively, contribute meaningfully in senior forums, and drive alignment across functions.

• Analytical & Technical: Strong problem-solving skills, intermediate Excel proficiency, and familiarity with structured problem-solving tools.

• Communication & Coaching: Clear, confident communication style with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect operational improvements to broader business goals.

• Presence in Leadership Forums: Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and align senior stakeholders.

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Operational Excellence Manager (known internally as IWS Manager)

Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Pom-Bear and more) 

On-site  

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for an IWS Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role
The IWS Manager will lead the phased implementation of the IWS at the Teesside site. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, enhancing employee engagement, and eliminating losses. It also contributes to regional capability-building and cross-site collaboration. 

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement

• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care

• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more

• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

Site Leadership

• Lead the Teesside site through IWS phases to deliver CBN and OGSM targets

• Coach and develop IWS Deployment Coaches and Line Leads

• Drive colleague engagement using structured tools including PBAT/OHA, ‘Values & behaviours’ and the Best Companies Survey

• Collaborate closely with site leadership and employee representatives

Loss elimination & systems implementation

• Develop and deliver the Site Master Plan and 90-day plans

• Apply IWS tools including Push/Pull pillars, UPS, 6W2H, DDS, CILs and Defect Handling

• Lead root cause analysis to achieve breakthrough results in OEE and reduce downtime

• Embed and coach Daily Management Systems (DMS) and standard work practices

Support & capability building

• Provide coaching and calibrated assessments across all site Pillars, Departments and Line Structure Teams

• Share best practices and contribute to global IWS capability development

• Build leadership capability across site teams and Line Structure Teams

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. Alternatively, candidates with 5+ years in a site leadership role overseeing teams of 150+ people will be considered.

• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent lean systems certification.

• Coaching accreditation and project/programme management qualifications (preferred).

Experience

• Proven experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.

• Leadership experience in operational excellence or lean transformation.

• Budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure awareness.

• Proven track record of embedding continuous improvement within operations, transitioning ownership from a traditional CI department to frontline teams.

Skills & Attributes

• Leadership Through Others: Candidates must demonstrate how they’ve enabled, coached, and empowered teams—not just delivered results individually.

• Broad CI Perspective: While TPM expertise is welcome, candidates must show adaptability across multiple IWS pillars and methodologies.

• Influence & Presence: Ability to challenge constructively, contribute meaningfully in senior forums, and drive alignment across functions.

• Analytical & Technical: Strong problem-solving skills, intermediate Excel proficiency, and familiarity with structured problem-solving tools.

• Communication & Coaching: Clear, confident communication style with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect operational improvements to broader business goals.

• Presence in Leadership Forums: Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and align senior stakeholders.

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