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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team:Our Corporate Services comprise of BCWA's Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, Training and Governance teams.
The work undertaken by Corporate Services underpins the support provided by our frontline staff.
As BCWA has grown, Corporate Services has become more integral to the development and success of the organisation and we are now looking for support to develop and deliver training and learning opportunities within the organisation and externally. Job Role Job Title: Learning and Development SpecialistPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £32,000-£36,000Closing date: 16 June 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are seeking a dedicated Learning and Development Specialist to join Black Country Women's Aid.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in training and education, with experience in developing and delivering engaging content both in-person and online.
Proficiency in IT, including Office 365 and virtual platforms, is essential.
You should possess a deep understanding of VAWG and the impact of abuse and violence on individuals.
Your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people is paramount.
We value a feminist perspective and a client-centred, trauma-informed approach, demonstrating empathy, respect, and compassion in all interactions.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for learning e-learning platforms and creating interactive content.
If you are organised, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you.
Join us in making a difference and empowering victims and survivors of abuse.
The Role: The postholder will ensure that the necessary training is monitored and accessible to staff during their induction and for continued professional development, as part of our workforce development strategy.
They will work alongside experts by experience and specialist staff members to develop effective training and assist with the facilitation of this, as and when required.
The postholder will be able to create, develop and adapt materials to meet learner needs and deliver training in person and via online platforms.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £32000.00 - £36000.00 per annum + DOE
Posted: 2025-06-02 14:41:26
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team:
BCWA Modern Slavery Support Service is a specialist service providing accommodation and community support to victims of modern-day slavery and human trafficking, who have accessed the National Referral Mechanism and are supported under the Home Office national contracting arrangements.
BCWA is the lead provider of services covering the West Midlands area and some of the bordering local authorities.
The service works in partnership with key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
BCWA support, as defined by the national contract, is to ensure that victims of modern slavery receive a safe space to live, support including financial and practical assistance and referrals to partner agencies as necessary. Job Role Job Title: Modern Slavery Outreach AdvocatePosition type: Full-time positions available (37.5 hours/Monday-Friday), based in the West MidlandsSalary: £24,315.30 - £26,917.29Closing date: 30 June 2025 Is this you?
We are looking for a highly skilled Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate with excellent communication skills, compassion and understanding of the impact of abuse and exploitation.
We are looking for an innovative candidate who has experience of working with adults who have experienced trauma and abuse.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and developing their leadership skills.
The Role: The successful candidate will provide a high-quality frontline service to both female and male victims of Modern Slavery (international human trafficking) and their children within the West Midlands area.
You will be involved in all aspects of case management, including: risk assessment, needs assessment, journey planning, outcomes and case review when supporting clients through their recovery and reflection period.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted.
Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24315.00 - £26917.00 per annum + DOE
Posted: 2025-06-02 14:39:54
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;
Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the West Midlands Stalking Service.
The team: The BCWA West Midlands Stalking Service offers a specialist stalking and harassment advisory and support service across the West Midlands area, covering Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and the Black Country.
The service provides emotional and practical support, safety advice and advocacy through the criminal justice system within a multiagency framework to ensure that victims of stalking feel supported and empowered. Job Role Job Title: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours) based across the Black CountrySalary: £23,809.50 - £25,838.68 (dependent upon experience)Closing date: 16 June 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for a qualified/unqualified ISAC (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.We are looking for someone with experience of frontline working and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning.
The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and stalking and how this can affect victims.
The Role: The Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) is required to provide a high-quality service, managing a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse victims experiencing stalking from an ex-intimate partner.
They will support victims of stalking using evidence-based methods in order to identify risk, stalking typology and support needs.
ISACs provide practical guidance and safety advice to those experiencing elements of harassment and stalking, referring to relevant agencies when required and participating in the Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process.
ISACs may also assist with awareness-raising campaigns, training and events.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £23809.00 - £25838.00 per annum + DOE
Posted: 2025-05-19 17:27:01
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Are you a highly experienced Headteacher ready to lead with impact from day one?
We're seeking an exceptional leader to take on an Interim Headteacher position at two charming village schools located in the Harrogate area.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference quickly, working in partnership with a committed Governing Body, the Diocese, and the Local Authority.
Your leadership will help shape the future of the Federation and provide stability, direction, and inspiration for pupils and staff.
About You
You are a proven Headteacher with a strong track record of driving school improvement.
You thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and embrace the challenge of interim leadership.
You're skilled at identifying areas for development and implementing sustainable change.
You communicate clearly and build trust with stakeholders including pupils, staff, parents, governors, and external partners.
Your resilience, empathy, and vision will inspire confidence and boost morale.
What We Offer
A unique leadership opportunity across two supportive rural schools.
Enthusiastic and respectful pupils with a love for learning.
A committed, passionate Governing Body ready to support your leadership.
Strong collaboration with the Local Authority and Diocese.
A welcoming and nurturing school community.
Important Documents & Application Guidance
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying.
In your application, clearly address the criteria outlined in the person specification - this will be used for shortlisting.
You must provide two employment referees.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and online checks as per Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role involves regulated activity, and all offers of employment are subject to appropriate checks and clearances. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Harrogate, England
Salary / Rate: £230 - £250 per day
Posted: 2025-05-16 08:57:45
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KS2 Class Teacher | September 2025
Location: Maidenhead
Full-time, 5 days per week
Salary: M1 Fringe - UPS3 Fringe
Are you a confident, inspiring KS2 Class Teacher looking for a new role this September? If so, we want to hear from you today!
Teach Plus are currently working with a 1 form entry, ‘Good' vibrant primary school located in Maidenhead who are seeking a KS2 Class Teacher to join them from September 2025 on an ongoing/permanent basis.
Additional responsibilities such as Math's or Curriculum Lead can be offered for the right candidate.
The school offers a holistic, well-rounded approach towards education, with exceptional outdoor facilities such as a heated outdoor swimming pool, large playing fields and a forest school.
As a KS2 Class Teacher you will be required to:
Take on full KS2 Class Teacher responsibilities, including planning, preparation, marking and assessments
Plan and deliver lessons in line with the National Curriculum
Maintain consistent relationships with parents surrounding their academic progression
Attend meetings and INSET days to further support the internal development of the school
The ideal candidate for the KS2 Class Teacher role will have:
Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
Recent class teaching experience, either within student placements or responsible for your own class
A strong work ethic who is willing to commit until the end of the academic year
UK recognised Teaching Qualification with QTS
Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
Next steps:
If this KS2 Class Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus
Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency.
Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.
We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.
With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.
We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Maidenhead, England
Start: 01/09/2025
Salary / Rate: £33075 - £50471 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-02 15:14:11
