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Job Title: School Improvement Adviser – Primary and Lower Schools Specialism: School Improvement J... Job Title: School Improvement Adviser – Primary and Lower Schools Specialism: School Improvement Job Location: Bedford, UK Salary: £450 Daily Salary Type: Ongoing, Locum This is a thrilling opportunity for an Improvement Adviser specialising in primary and lower schools to join the Children's Services Directorate in lovely Bedford. If you're a knowledgeable expert with a flair for elevating educational standards, this role will provide you with dynamic challenges while reaping the substantial rewards of a locum arrangement. Here, you can be part of continuous improvements, ensuring every child receives outstanding education and care. Perks and benefits: - Flexibility Galore: Enjoy the freedom of locum work, allowing you to manage your own schedule and enjoy a better work-life balance. - Competitive Pay: Attractive daily pay rate so you're rewarded well for your expertise. - Diverse Work Environment: Engage with a range of pupils, staff, governors, and colleagues, ensuring no two days are the same. - Professional Growth: Be at the forefront of educational developments and refine your skills with ongoing professional development opportunities. - Beautiful Bedford: Work in a vibrant community known for its rich history and friendly atmosphere, also providing easy access to local amenities and stunning countryside vistas. What you will do: - Offer compelling advice on educational, organisational, leadership, and management issues, contributing to the role of the local authority in education. - Work collaboratively with several primary and lower schools to challenge and support their improvement activities. - Represent the local authority at essential school events, providing pertinent advice particularly during headship appointments and Ofsted feedback sessions. - Analyse educational data to identify improvement priorities and inform the local authority’s intervention strategies. - Keep up-to-date with national educational developments and ensure schools benefit from these exciting changes. - Be the go-to person for governors, offering reassurance and solutions for any issues or concerns. - Contribute to a culture of professional development by up-skilling school leaders, governors, and local authority personnel on new initiatives. Experience needed: - Proven teaching and leadership experience, particularly in the primary phase, or with key stages 1 and 2. - Experience in coaching and developing senior leaders, whilst building leadership capacity in education. - Skilled communicator, capable of producing evaluative reports and contributing to local authority Ofsted inspections. Be a part of something remarkable in Bedford, a town steeped in heritage, yet buzzing with innovation. Quaint riverside parks and an inclusive community make it a splendid place to live and work. Seize this opportunity to enhance educational outcomes and enjoy the benefits of working in a location that's as inviting as it is inspiring. Apply today and make your contribution to educational excellence in Bedford! Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer –... Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employedTo foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressedIs it Time to Use Your Nursery Manager Skills Differently?Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.If you have experience as a Nursery Manager, leading early years teams, supporting child development, and overseeing high-quality care, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering leadership, consistency, and the belief that life can get better.As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, independence, and resilience.This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdaysUp to 28 days respite each yearSpecialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional developmentClinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours supportPeer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation modelMembership of The Fostering NetworkBe part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers Could This Be You?We are looking for individuals or couples who: Live in Bedford or the surrounding areaCan offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young personHave experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs, particularly through nursery management or early years leadershipAre resilient, nurturing, and open to learningCan provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child’s needs. Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.Is it Time for a Change?This is your opportunity to use your Nursery Manager skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.