Emmanuel (Christian) School is looking to make some new appointments for September 2008. This is an exciting time for the school with the likelihood of a new building and a developing vision to provide Christian education for the West Midlands. There is the possibility of 3 or 4 new posts but these are dependent on finances and it will not be finally known for a few weeks as to how many of these posts we can appoint. We see this work as a calling and the salary involves a considerable level of sacrifice (volunteers would also be welcome!). We would not rule out job shares for some of these posts.
Lower School (Nursery to Year 2)
A full–time teaching post; working in a team in the lower school taking responsibility in the Early Years or Infant classrooms.
Junior School
We are looking for a full-time teacher who will mainly teach a Year 3/4 class or possibly a Year 5/6 class.
Secondary School
We are looking for at least one full-time teacher to join this section of the school. As we are a small school, we need a teacher who is flexible and able to teach a range of subjects. We have a pressing need for a French (or possibly another language) teacher. After that any other subjects would be discussed but could include any of the following: Art, Music, Maths, History, Geography, IT, PE and English.
If interested, please contact the school by telephone on 01922 635810 or by E-mail at office@emmanuel.walsall.sch.uk for more details or an application form.
Interviews are likely to take place in late May or early June.
EmmanuelSchool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a CRB disclosure at the appropriate level. EmmanuelSchool will seek references for short-listed candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience and qualifications before the interview.
OPTIONS FOR LIFE is a voluntary organisation and registered charity (no. 1064848), which enables people with a learning disability to advance their personal development and lead a full life within the community, using the support and friendship of staff and volunteers. The organisation has a Christian ethos and is an equal opportunities employer. We offer a range of different services under the umbrella of 4 ‘Options’, and employ approximately 50 staff. For more information about Options for Life, please visit our website on www.optionsforlife.info We currently have the following vacancy:
RECEPTIONIST (various part-time hours available – exact hours to be negotiated - working hours will vary each day, but will be worked between 12:30pm and 9:00pm Mon to Fri) Rate of pay £7.23 per hour
As part of a team, the Receptionist’s main role will be to provide a professional, friendly and efficient reception service, and the successful applicant will also be responsible for some admin duties. The receptionist will work alongside a person with a learning disability (co-worker), so the successful applicant must be comfortable with this working arrangement. We are looking for a reliable, eager, team-player for this post, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a good standard of education, including a qualification in English, and a smart appearance. Applicants must have a versatile and flexible attitude, be willing and able to cover for absent colleagues (which may mean working occasional full-time hours), demonstrate good attention to detail, and must be able to work speedily and efficiently under pressure and in a busy environment. They must be able to work on their own initiative, have good organisational and admin skills, have experience of diary management and making travel arrangements, be proficient in the use of MS Office applications, have experience of general office duties and equipment, and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times. 6 months prior experience of people with a learning disability, either as part of paid employment or in a non-paid capacity, is desirable.
All applicants must be sympathetic to the aims, values and Christian ethos of the organisation.
Initial shortlisting will be based on CVs, so PLEASE SUBMIT A CV WITH A COVERING LETTER BY WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL 2008
We prefer to use electronic communication, so please email CVs to alice.bassett@optionsforlife.info
If you do not have access to email, please post your CV to:
Alice Bassett, PA/Projects Co-ordinator, Options for Life, Oak Green Lodge,
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Salary £39,848 for 37½ hours per week (flexible to meet the needs of the organisation) – pay award pending October 2008
Do you want to make a difference? Are you excited by a new challenge? We are seeking to recruit a Chief Executive with vision and energy to head this lively, innovative and progressive organisation, working in partnership with people with learning disabilities. The post-holder will have responsibility for the overall management of the organisation, oversee the senior management team and report to the Board of Trustees. The successful applicant will be up to date on political and policy issues affecting people with learning disabilities, be able to plan strategically for the organisation, will ensure that we are adequately funded, meeting all our contractual requirements and have everything in place to deliver high quality opportunities and services for our participants. The post-holder will be included on an on-call rota, and must therefore live within a 30 minute drive of Oak Green Lodge.
Are you what we’re looking for? We are looking for an energetic, dynamic, pro-active and motivated person to take the organisation forward and respond to external challenges. The successful applicant will be up-to-date with, and committed to, best practice, policy issues, and the social model of disability. They must have prior experience of managing services within the voluntary/social care field, experience of community development and partnership working with other voluntary and statutory organisations, and an awareness of the needs of people with learning disabilities. They must have at least 5 years recent senior management experience, a degree with evidence of further relevant study and qualifications, and strong business skills. They must have the drive, imagination and vision to continue to deliver high quality services. The post-holder must be able to work in a challenging environment, and have a proven record of project delivery and fundraising from diverse sources. In addition, they will ensure that there are robust communication mechanisms and governance systems in place, and report regularly to stakeholders. We are looking for a special person for this special role, someone with outstanding leadership, financial management and negotiating skills, an innovative outlook and a high level of IT ability. We want someone who is committed to, and able to, actively promote the aims, objectives and Christian ethos of the organisation to current staff and volunteers and to external organisations, and preference will be given to applicants who are practising Christians.
Initial shortlisting will be based on CVs, so PLEASE SUBMIT A CV WITH A COVERING LETTER BY WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY 2008
We prefer to use electronic communication, so please email CVs to tracey.blunt@optionsforlife.info If you do not have access to email, please post your CV to Tracey Blunt, Administration Manager, Options for Life, Oak Green Lodge, Oak Green Way, Oldbury B68 8LR