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Application information

Hours of work: Teachers’ full time hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Noon Friday 24 February 2012

Interview date: Friday 16 March 2012

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Email: leadership.recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk

Tel: 01273 482070

Parkside Communty Primary School

Beechwood Lane

Heathfield

BN27 3QP

Phone: 01323 844247

Email: office@parkside.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: www.parkside.e-sussex.sch.uk Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced CRB disclosure for this Authority. For further information about what is required in this process please go towww.crb.gov.uk.

Equal opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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Grimsdyke is an outstanding school. Pupils are proud of their school and most parents and carers hold it in high regard.” (Ofsted, 2011) The Governors, staff and pupils are seeking to appoint a committed, experienced and established senior teacher or Deputy Headteacher looking to move to the next stage of their career to join our school, help lead and inspire our highly motivated team, as well as hold specific responsibility for shaping the curriculum for the future.

Our Associate Headteacher will:

• be a motivational, approachable leader with the ability and interpersonal skills needed to build great relationships with children, staff, governors, parents and the wider community

• have a strong commitment to the learning and full development of every child

• be a strong strategic leader

• be committed to school improvement moving us beyond outstanding.

In return we offer:

• a strong commitment to your professional development

• a team of hard-working, experienced and collaborative colleagues

• excellent relationships with parents/carers

• children who are enthusiastic, committed learners and who care about each other and their vibrant environment

• an opportunity to be at the heart of school development.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced CRB and background check.

We would be delighted to show you our school and are inviting potential applicants to visit the school. Please call the school office on 020 8428 1324 to arrange a visit.

Closing date: noon, 2nd March 2012.

Interviews: w/c 19th March 2012.

Equal Opportunities

An equal opportunities employer.

Adoption and Permanence

Join us in our Children’s Services Transformation Programme. Additional resources are available to East Sussex Children’s Services to help us invest in early help and intervention for our children, young people and their families. We are at the start of this ambitious programme and are currently recruiting a Senior Practitioner (Post Adoption Support) to the Adoption and Permanence Team.

The Adoption and Permanence Team has a county-wide remit. The service is responsible for recruitment, preparation and assessment of perspective adopters, family finding, linking and matching of children; assessment and provision of post adoption support for children and adopted adults. We are inviting experienced social work professionals to apply for positions to work alongside highly motivated social work staff. You will need to have excellent assessment skills, the ability to work flexibly and to deadlines and be able to contribute to the success of a high achieving team. You will receive excellent supervision, training and support.

Application information

Hours of work: up to 37 hours per week.Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time.Closing date: Sunday 26 February 2012 Interview dates: Interviews will be held between 1 and 6 March 2012. If you are selected for interview you will be contacted by 5.00pm on Tuesday 28 February. For further details please contact: Trisha Funnell, Project AssistantEmail: trisha.funnell@eastsussex.gov.ukTelephone : 01323 464395. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau. For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.direct.gov.uk/crb. Please note that we may require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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The role

Here in Kent, we want to make sure that all children have safe, happy, and successful lives. And that’s where you come in. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will shape the futures of vulnerable children by ensuring high standards of social work practice.

You will play a key role in ensuring that Every Child Matters outcomes are delivered and improved for children in need, with a clear focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda. Developing strong links with the Local Children’s Service Partnership will be vital to this, as will providing effective leadership to a team of Social Workers and support staff.

The requirements

Qualified to degree level with GSCC registration, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience within social care. This will include professional supervision or project management, policy and practice formulation, and budget management. Fully aware of recent research and national initiatives impacting on children’s social care, you will have the ability to work collaboratively with key partners in the statutory, private, and voluntary sectors.

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Here in Kent, we want to make sure that all children have safe, happy, and successful lives. And that’s where you come in. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will shape the futures of vulnerable children by delivering high standards of social work practice.

In charge of a diverse Children and Families caseload to include complex cases, you will undertake assessments and reviews, prepare welfare reports, and attend court. You will be faced with difficult and distressing situations, but you’ll take them in your stride as you contribute to initiatives, develop close working relationships with other agencies, and support clients and carers.

The requirements

A qualified social worker with a degree in Social Work or equivalent and registration with the GSCC, you will have considerable and relevant experience of carrying a children and families caseload. Reliable, resourceful, and resilient, you will have the ability to write clear and concise reports. A strong understanding of the needs of looked-after children, children in need, and children in the Child Protection system will also be essential.

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£26,422 – £35,724 (Salary dependent on experience and progression through the Grade is based on the fulfilment of required competencies.) Annual Market Premium £3,000

East Sussex, TEALS (Traveller and English as an Additional Language Service) is seeking to appoint an experienced person to coordinate a peripatetic team of teachers and welfare officers who provide dedicated support for the education of Traveller children across East Sussex.

The main purpose of the job is to manage and organise the Traveller Education Team in order to ensure Gypsy and Traveller children receive their education entitlement and make good progress.

The successful candidate should enthusiastically accept the challenge of improving the educational outcomes for Traveller children and, to that end, will need to have high expectations and excellent interpersonal skills.

This post will be based in Hailsham but the successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they can meet the necessary travelling requirements of the post.

Application information

Hours of work: 37 hours per weekWorking pattern: Full-timeClosing date: Sunday 19 February 2012 For informal discussion, please contact Tony Hill on 07772268015 This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau. For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.direct.gov.uk/crb. Please note that we may require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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The Role

We have a vacancy for a Senior Child Protection Lawyer. You should have at least 3 years post qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister in conducting complex care and adoption work. The successful candidate

will need to demonstrate good advocacy skills and be able to handle a heavy caseload and manage and lead a team of lawyers and support staff.

Grade and Salary Information

PO6/PO7 £44,271 – £49,842 pa inc London Weighting

Closing date

Closing date: Monday 20 February 2012

Assessment & Interview date: w/c Monday 27 February 2012

Additional Information

Please note that Brent Council redeployees who apply for this post will be given first priority at interviews.

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As an experienced Social Worker with the full post qualifying award who is registered with the General Social Care Council, you will have experience of working with child protection cases, care proceedings, Looked After Children and complex child in need cases. You will also have a sound knowledge of relevant child care legislation, good report writing and communication skills. This may be your first experience as a senior practitioner.

Our Over 11’s team is a stable and supportive team who are very committed to achieving the best outcomes for the families and young people we work with. We will welcome a new member of the team and do everything possible to help you settle in. A recent 2 day Ofsted Survey was very positive about the support we provide to staff.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sheila McKeand, Head of Service or Fiona Gibbins, Team Manager on 01344 351531

Interview Date: 27 February 2012

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Application Information

Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, you may download the application form and return to the postal address stated in the Application Pack. Alternatively telephone 01344 352425, quoting the above reference.

It is important that you read the Application Pack before you apply for this job. It contains information that you will need to refer to when applying. Not referring to this information is likely to reduce your chances of success.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by the Council in contact with children or young people must be aware that a Criminal Record Bureau check will be undertaken. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and, wherever possible, apply for these prior to interview.

Find out more about our Children, Young People and Learning Department.

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• Application Pack

Undertaking your own advocacy over a variety of cases, you’ll provide a high quality litigation and advice service to the Children’s Safeguarding and Specialist Services Department and its Director. As well as preparing cases you’ll work with Counsel when they are instructed in matters before the High Court, County Court and Magistrates Court. You’ll investigate and advise on the implications of changing legislation, case law guidance and policy too. And, in addition to advising at Legal Planning meetings, you’ll make recommendations to the Assistant Chief Legal Officer on improvements to procedures and practice.

Your post-qualification experience should include dealing with a broad range of childcare litigation cases. And, as well as a good knowledge of legal matters in childcare litigation, you should have a solid grounding in advocacy. You must also be able to work well both as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Application Information

To apply, please complete the application form, monitoring form and submit a supporting statement covering the 6 key questions in the job outline to emma.bradley@hertscc.gov.uk .

Job Outline

Application Form

Monitoring Form