Role: Elections AdministratorSalary: Grade D £24,294 - £25,119 a yearLocation: The Council House Hours: 37 hours a weekClosing Date: 17 May 2024Contract Type: Permanent
We are looking to recruit a flexible and well organised person to join our busy Electoral Services Team
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme• Hybrid working • Modern office environment • Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays • Local Government Pension Scheme • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network• Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Elections Administrator, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:• processing applications to register to vote and applications to vote by post or proxy and maintaining /updating the electoral register. • dealing with customer and elector enquiries by telephone or email• taking part in the allocation and administration of staff recruitment for local, national elections, referenda, and other electoral events. • Raising purchase orders and compiling / raising invoices for customers
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…To apply you much be able to demonstrate your ability to accurately interpret and input data using computer systems, have a calm and approachable manner and you must have experience in maintaining records and dealing with confidential information.
You must hae a good standard of Maths and English, previous experience of dealing with customers and experience in processing of application for services. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is desirable.
The successful person will be required to work outside of normal hours in the lead up to elections and other key periods for which additional pay or time-off arrangements will apply.
Next Steps
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 17 May 2024. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held: on week commencing 3 June 2024, held in person at the Council House
Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.
As part of our safer recruitment checks the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.
Before you complete your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.
We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.
Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/
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Directorate: PlaceHours: Full-time 37 hours, some evening and weekend work required (minimum 2 evenings a week) part – time / job sharing will be considered for the right candidatesContract Type: PermanentLocation: Citywide – locality based
We’re looking for compassionate community-focussed individuals to join our award-winning Livewell team.
The Council’s Livewell service offers free lifestyle programmes to help adults and children in Derby to manage their weight, stop smoking, get fitter and improve their overall wellbeing.
To support the national and local ambition to be smoke free by 2030 we are looking to recruit Livewell Advisors to manage a caseload of clients for weight management, getting active and quit smoking support. As an Advisor you will support the client to make positive and sustained lifestyle choices and provide health education in a variety of subject areas over a 12-month period. The advisor will be working with diverse communities so experience of supporting people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds is important. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from those with a working understanding (e.g. speaking and listening) of the common languages in Derby’s communities.
You’ll be organised, client-focussed with an enthusiastic approach to helping people to discover their own solutions and build their resilience. Whilst experience of supporting lifestyle change and managing caseloads is preferred, we’re also excited to hear from individuals who are supporting communities and helping groups in other ways.
We are particularly keen to hear from people that have experience of working with;
• Social housing tenants • Routine and manual workforces / organisations• Eastern European communities i.e. Slovak, Polish, Romanian • People experiencing mental health problems
Benefits of working with us
• Flexible working hours scheme• Hybrid working• Modern office environment available• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays• Local government pension scheme• Team Derby Rewards• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme• Cycle2work scheme & free cycle training• Employee Leisure Card• Childcare vouchers
We are keen to have a chat to anyone who feels they have relevant experience of supporting adults with their wellbeing for example health, housing, employment or welfare. For an informal chat please email;Paul.mcginty@derby.gov.uk, Sufyaan.Mia@derby.gov.uk or dawn.lee@derby.gov.uk
Next StepsThe closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 20th May 2024. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Important InformationLinks to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.
Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
Equality, Diversity & InclusionWe are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.
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Directorate: Place
Location: Kings Chambers Hours: 10 hours a week (Term Time Only) 08:00-10:00 Monday to Friday or 14:30-16:30 Monday to FridayContract Type: Permanent
Join our award-winning Digital Enforcement Team as a School Safe Havens Digital Enforcement Officer.
The role involves monitoring live cameras and reviewing evidence captured for the purpose of creating evidence packs. We seek individuals with a fair and common sense approach towards CCTV enforcement. As a School Safe Haven Digital Enforcement Officer, you will play a significant role in promoting a safer school journey and improving compliance.
If you're a team player who enjoys interactive work with computers, we want to hear from you! Join us as a School Safe Haven Digital Enforcement Officer and be part of our dynamic team.
Who We AreHere at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We OfferYou too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations• Local Government Pension Scheme • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network• Support for colleagues who are carers
The OpportunityIn the role of Safe Haven Zone Digital Enforcement Officer, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
• Live Camera Monitoring• Creating evidence packs for the purpose of Traffic Enforcement• Reviewing processes to improve all areas of camera enforcement• Analysing data • Observing camera site and reporting faults
About YouTo be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
• A keen eye for detail • Excellent observation skills• Have great communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team or independently• Enjoy working with technology• Be able to work well in a fast paced environment
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 10/05/2024. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
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Directorate: People ServicesHours: 37 hours a weekContract Type: Temporary for 12 months initiallyLocation: Derby SEND Voice and Transition 2 with hybrid working
To facilitate its expansion and development, Derby City’s Parent Carer Forum Steering Group, Derby SEND Voice, is seeking a well-organised, experienced and enthusiastic PCF Coordinator to provide effective support with administration and communication.
Derby SEND Voice is a Steering Group of committed volunteers who are parents or carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged between 0 and 25 years. The Steering Group is keen to reach out and engage with families who have children with a range of aspirations and needs, to share information, offer signposting support and ensure they have their voices heard at the very highest level within Derby City Council.
Parent Carer Forums were established across the country to help represent the voices of parents and carers of those with SEND, and to work in co-production with the Local Authority, Health and other partners to ensure future strategies and policies have families’ aspirations and needs at their heart. This new Coordinator role for Derby’s PCF is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to support Derby SEND Voice in its commitment to developing and extending this important area of work.
The PCF Coordinator will use their strong interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of this essential service for Derby families. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, have proven experience in information and budget management, and be able to communicate with purpose to a range of stakeholders across different media. Their attention to detail, capacity to remain focused in the face of competing demands and ability to effectively coordinate people, paperwork and priorities will allow them to excel in this predominantly home/remote working, term time role. The requirement to prepare for, attend and follow-up meetings is an important part of this job, as is the capacity to gather, record, interpret and represent information from a range of sources. Therefore, it is essential that the successful candidate is self-motivated, proactive and able to work autonomously, often to tight deadlines.
This role is facilitated through the Local Authority and hosted by Transition2, a specialist learning provision in Derby, so the successful candidate will be employed by Derby City Council but with a remit to solely support Derby SEND Voice’s delivery and development.
In exchange for sharing their qualities, skills and commitment, Derby City Council and Transition 2 will offer the successful candidate:
• The chance to journey alongside courageous young people and families at an important stage of their lives • The opportunity to work alongside highly experienced, knowledgeable and solutions-focused colleagues • The chance to share in the many joys of meaningful community and citizen focused work, supporting people to make a contribution, have a voice and work together for change • The opportunity to focus on both personal and professional development, through person-centred support and strengths-based leadership
Should you be interested in applying for this post, please:
• Read through all supporting documentation to ensure the role is a good match for your skills and experience, ensuring you meet the essential criteria detailed in the person specification • Download and fully complete the Derby City Council application form, including as much detail as possible about your qualifications and experience• Write a separate covering letter that outlines your suitability for the post, paying close attention to essential criteria for this role • Attach your CV and a cover letter to an email, and send to: info@transition2.co.uk for the attention of Simon Hancox
Derby City Council and Transition2 are committed to protecting, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing, dignity and voice of children and young people; we expect all our colleagues and partners to share and demonstrate this commitment.
Appointments are made subject to Enhanced DBS checks for the children’s and adults’ workforce and with reference to barred list checks for children and adults at risk.
Candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process will be notified by 5pm on Monday 13th May and interviews will take place at Transition2, during office hours, on Friday 17th May for shortlisted candidates
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Thursday 9 May 2024. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Directorate: PlaceHours: 15 hours over 2 daysContract Type: PermanentLocation: Council house and working from home
We’re looking for a talented customer service administrator to join our award-winning Livewell team.
The 12-month programmes combine one to one and group support with fun activities and educational workshops to help families to change their lifestyles for the better.
As the Customer Contact Team Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of administrative duties including being the first point of contact for the public, Livewell clients and health professionals. The role involves managing appointments, processing applications and dealing with general enquiries on the phone, by email and through social media.
• Flexible working hours scheme.• Hybrid working.• Modern office environment available.• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays.• Local government pension scheme.• Team Derby Rewards• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme.• Cycle2work scheme & free cycle training.• Employee Leisure Card.• Childcare vouchers.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Tom Smith by email at thomas.smith2@derby.gov.uk
One Academy TrustHours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3.30 pm term time onlyContract type: Fixed term contract until 31st July 2025Location: Derwent Primary School
Derwent Primary School is seeking to appoint 3 experienced, highly motivated Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated, passionate and innovative team.
Derwent Primary School is a highly successful school that has received a GOOD rating in our latest inspection (September 2021).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to be part of the next chapter of this school’s journey where we believe that ‘each one of us is great, together we are amazing.’
Our vision is to create school communities where children excel, develop a love of learning and create magical memories that will last them a lifetime. We have high expectations for every child to succeed through the provision of personalised, real life learning experiences which enable them to grow into productive and valued citizens.
Children will have success for today and be prepared for tomorrow.
The successful candidate will:• be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent;• be passionate and committed to improving the life chances of our pupils and making a difference;• be a positive role model who can inspire and motivate;• can provide a high level of support to children, catering for their individual needs;• support and champion the school’s ethos and values;• be a team player who is positive and flexible.
We are able to offer you:• the opportunity to join a positive, supportive and forward-thinking staff team;• outstanding professional development opportunities led by our dynamic senior leadership team in partnership with the Trust; • the opportunity to contribute to the development of the school at this exciting stage of our journey;• enthusiastic, polite and well-mannered pupils;• access to a package of wellbeing services such as physiotherapy, mindfulness, online gym classes and expert advice to support your wellbeing• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We are excited about what we have achieved at Derwent, and would love to share it with you. Why not visit the school and find out more? Please contact the School Office on 01332-346222 if you would like to arrange a visit.
Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024Interviews to be held week commencing 3rd June 2024
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please download and complete the application form and return it to recruit@oneacademytrust.co.uk
Derwent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointments to any post are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, a barred list check and Disqualification Declaration. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. The job role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, an online check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.
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Location: Sawley Junior School, Wilmot Street, Sawley, Long EatonHours: Full-TimeContract type: Permanent
Sawley Junior School is looking to appoint an ambitious school leader to take on the role of Head of School from 1st September 2024. This role has been created to support a smooth one year transition for school leadership following the announcement of the current Headteacher to retire at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. The Head of School appointment is created with the intention for the successful candidate to work alongside the current, highly effective Headteacher for one year then to move to the Headteacher role within the school from 1st September 2025. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual looking to be fully supported in taking that next career step.This opportunity is ideal for a driven and passionate leader to join a forward thinking and ambitious school, with a rich, diverse and inclusive curriculum that fosters a culture of collaboration, lifelong learning, and personal growth. There are currently 325 children on roll with an age range of 7-11. Situated on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border, the school is set in large, well equipped grounds which also includes a swimming pool. The school shares the site with Sawley Infant & Nursery School allowing the two phases to work closely together for the benefit of our children.The environment we provide for our children promotes independence, self-motivation and confidence. Encouraging the children to show care, consideration and respect for others is central to our ethos and we work hard as a staff to keep this aim. We hope all children will Aspire… Achieve…Thrive…
We are seeking a Head of School who:• Is willing to learn and develop their leadership alongside the existing Headteacher• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people• Can demonstrate resilience, determination, imagination and commitment to sustain school improvement• Has capacity to recognise and build on the successes of the school and formulate a vision for innovation and improvement • Has a clear educational philosophy and the ability to build on the exciting curriculum and wider curriculum opportunities afforded to our children• Has a track record of raising or maintaining high educational standards and expectations • Has experience of developing, implementing and managing effective whole or phase school systems • Has experience of successfully leading change and inspiring others • Has pupils at the heart of decision making• Has the ability to improve teaching and learning through the systematic development of teaching staff• Has the ability to skillfully use data to analyse, monitor, challenge and support• Has a passion for learning and willingness to apply this strategically to their thinking• Has the ability, desire and dedication to maintain and strengthen links with Parents, Governors and the wider community
In return, we will offer you: • The benefits of being part of the forward thinking One Academy Trust where ‘EveryOne Matters’.• The opportunity to work alongside amazing pupils, staff, parents and governors• A supportive environment committed to collaborative working and high performance – joining a team of positive, skilled and hardworking professionals who thrive within a team focused atmosphere• The opportunity to craft and refine your leadership skills• An environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged• Opportunities and support for professional growth and continuous professional development, both in your role as Head of School and as an integral part of the One Academy Trust Executive Leadership Team.• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling and physiotherapy
What to do next: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please call the school office on 0115 9733626 to make an appointment.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy please complete the application form and return it to: headteacher@sawley-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk
ONE Academy Trust has a strong commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity and welcomes all applications irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. Sawley Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointments to any post are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, a barred list check and Disqualification Declaration. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. The job role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online check will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.
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Repton Prep SchoolHours: Part Time. 20 to 30 hours per week.Contract type: The employment will be for a fixed term which will end on 31st August 2025. This may be extended subject to business need.Location: Milton
A unique opportunity has arisen for a caring, talented and suitably qualified teaching assistant to make a real difference to a child’s social and academic development by supporting them on a daily basis across the curriculum and contributing to the outcomes of their Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP). You will join a child-focused, forward thinking, highly qualified and well-resourced Learning Enhancement Department which supports children from Nursery to Year 8.
We are looking for the right person to join us as a Learning Enhancement Assistant (One to One Specialist) to work with a Key Stage 2 pupil for 20 to 30 hours per week during term time. The ideal candidate will have experience and/or qualifications of supporting children with Specific Learning Difficulties, as well as a commitment to undertaking additional CPD as needed.
The anticipated start date is September 2024. Please note, the successful candidate will work the hours over five days, Monday to Friday, with due consideration to the pupil’s timetable and the candidate’s personal commitments. Please contact the School Office on 01283 707104 if you would like to arrange an informal chat, or arrange a visit, with a member of the Learning Enhancement Team.For a detailed description of duties and benefits, please view the Candidate Information Pack.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 16th May 2024, with an expected interview date of w/c 20th May 2024.
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If you have any questions about submitting your application, please contact HR on hr@repton.org.uk
Previous applicants need not apply.
Directorate: People ServicesHours: 37 hours a weekContract Type: PermanentLocation: The Council House/Ashtree House
An opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Exit from Care team, which is situated within the Children in Care Service. This is an excellent opportunity to use your comprehensive assessment skills and experience, in order to rehabilitate children to their families, or to achieve permanence for children with long term carers or connected persons. The primary purpose of the team’s existence is to support the successful transition of children from the care system, offering intensive packages of support during the assessment and transition process. The post holder will be required to provide comprehensive assessments looking at exiting children from the care system alongside a range of fieldwork services to children in care in Derby and their families and carers.If you would like any further information about the role or the work of the Exit From Care Team please contact Charlotte Meikle Team Manager on 01332 640283 or charlotte.meikle@derby.gov.uk
Next StepsThe closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 7th May 2024. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held:17th May or 20th May 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk
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