Have a spare room and a big heart? You could transform a child s life and your own. We re Sparks Fostering, rated Outstanding for leadership by Ofsted, and we re looking for people across Manchester and surrounding counties who can provide a safe and supportive home to a child or young person. You don t need special qualifications just a willingness to learn, a nurturing heart, and space in your home. What We Offer: Pay & Financial Support £500 £1000 + per week per child (current average fee is £750/week, including for newly approved carers) £1,500 approval bonus after panel £200 loyalty bonus every year you remain approved Two weeks paid respite per year Two weeks bridging payments to support gaps between placements Generous tax relief for foster carers Grants & Extras Up to £300 child welcome grant for each new placement Up to £450 per child per year for birthdays & religious festivals Holiday grant up to £300 twice...

Foster carers are required across Manchester, Lancashire, Preston and Blackpool - Beacon Fostering is recruiting, start your fostering career with us We have a strong family ethos and therapeutic focus. This role is to become a self employed foster carer and make a difference to a child or young person. We provide all the training, support, access to therapeutic sessions and one to one social work support. You can receive a foster carer payment of up to 800 for each child or young person, depending on their needs and support. Fostering is treated as self employment and is mainly tax free - as there is an annual allowance for each household of 19,360, plus a weekly tax free amount of up to 485 per week. The process to become a carer takes between 3 to 6 months. You do need a spare room and the time for fostering. Applicants are to be age 21 or above . We can provide further information about becoming a foster carer and all the relevant information. Beacon Fostering is...

Foster Carers (for various foster carer roles) Salary : Up to £42,848 (made up of weekly skills payment + weekly allowances per child, tax-free, depending on the age of the children) We are looking for people who live in Salford or surrounding areas who have a spare room , who are passionate about improving children s lives, who are aged 21 or over , and able to use their professional experience in a different but truly life-changing way. We re looking for people with the heart, resilience, and skills to make a real difference in keeping local children within their local community. Salford Council s Fostering Team is looking to recruit foster carers for a wide variety of different fostering schemes who can: Ability to offer short term or long term fostering homes for local Salford children and young people aged 0 - 18 years. Ability to offer respite care in times of need. Care for sibling groups of 2 or more children where possible, individual placements...

We are seeking calm, resourceful individuals who are highly motivated, hardworking and keen to support older people living in Harrow, in a proactive and holistic manner. As a Relief Extra Care Support Worker, you will have well-honed skills in positive communication and engagement, you will also demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all our service users. The role involves supporting individuals to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing, mentally, physically and emotionally. Empowering individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their life goals is at the core of what we do. You must have a willingness to embrace all aspects of support, including personal care, domestic tasks, and assistance with accessing work, education and social opportunities. Flexibility is essential, as you will work on a roster basis, including evenings. If you would like to have an informal discussion about this position, please contact Tamryn Nicol (Development Officer) at...

Quantity Surveyor With the continued expansion of our award winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our successful business. We have over 220 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce. Role purpose Working as a member of the commercial department and acting as a key pivotal role to the project team you will be required to manage the full cost control elements of a project, including planning, change management, forecasting and WIP reporting. Management of forecasting is essential and requires dedicated control of the monthly valuations upstream, to the client, and downstream to the sub-contractors and suppliers. As a member of the team you will be required to...

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD & Communication Support Aspire People are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or speech and language needs. This is a rewarding role for candidates who enjoy tailoring support to meet individual communication and learning requirements. The Role: Supporting pupils with ASD and communication difficulties within a primary classroom Assisting with structured learning activities, social skills development, and routines Providing small-group or occasional 1:1 support to reinforce learning Encouraging interaction, independence, and confidence Supporting teachers in delivering the curriculum in an accessible way Monitoring progress and contributing to individual education plans (IEPs) The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with pupils with ASD or speech and language needs Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach Strong communication and teamwork skills...

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary As a Quality Engineer, you will be supporting the Quality Assurance function across product compliance, supplier management, internal processes, and product lifecycle administration. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stage of their career such as a recent graduate or emerging professional who is eager to grow, learn, and make a real impact in a quality‑focused environment. You’ll be based full‑time at our warehouse site, giving you the chance to be fully hands‑on with our products and processes. This close connection to the operation means you’ll see the real impact of your work every day and develop your skills faster in a dynamic, practical environment. We're looking for people who are...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Salary – £14.04 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Sale, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Sale nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" . Our Benefits £14.04 per hour Childcare discount of 40% for first child* Enhanced parental leave Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach Shift options: Flexible *Subject to T&Cs The Role...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Didsbury Salary – £14.04 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Didsbury Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Didsbury nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village, closer to bus and tram links. Our Benefits £14.04 per hour Childcare discount of 40% for first child* Enhanced parental leave Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Didsbury Salary – £30,804.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Didsbury, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Didsbury nursery. The nursery is OFSTED rated outstanding and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village with great transport links. Our Benefits £30,804.80 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more...

 Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Salary – £30,804.80 per annum Location – Sale, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Sale nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Outstanding, has great public transport links, and has been newly refurbished with a fabulous spacious garden.  Our Benefits £30,804.80 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage...

Nursery –  Bright Horizons Timperley Salary  – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location  – Timperley, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Timperley nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Good, has great public transport links, and has a fabulous spacious garden. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early...

Nursery –  Bright Horizons Didsbury Salary  – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location  – Didsbury, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Didsbury nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village, closer to bus and tram links. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery & Pre-school Salary – Starting from £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Sale, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” Bright Horizons Sale is an Ofsted “Outstanding” setting (inspection: 5 Aug 2022) for children aged 3 months–4/5 years, located on Marsland Road in Sale (M33 3WE). It offers bright, well‑resourced rooms (baby, toddler, preschool) with free‑flow access to a large garden, plus features like a reading den and unique beach area. The nursery follows Bright Horizons’ Bright Beginnings curriculum (built on EYFS) and “Ready for School” programme, with extras such as Boogie Mites music and updates via the Bright...

Nursery –  Bright Horizons Timperley Salary  – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Location  – Timperley, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Timperley nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Good, has great public transport links, and has a fabulous spacious garden. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Salary – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Sale, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Sale nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Outstanding, has great public transport links, and has been newly refurbished with a fabulous spacious garden. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7...

Nursery –  Bright Horizons Didsbury Salary  – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location  – Didsbury, Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Didsbury nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village, closer to bus and tram links. Our Benefits £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP...

Job Title : Overhaul Team Member - Semi-Skilled Fitter and FLT Operator You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet. Rullion has a strong long-standing partnership with Alstom and we place great importance on contractor welfare. Your wellbeing is our priority, with an experienced on-site account manager available to support you throughout the project. This role not only offers an enjoyable working environment, but also the chance to develop valuable skills to progress further in your career. Purpose of Role: Working as part of the Overhaul team to assist in the service, maintenance, repair and overhaul of rolling stock and equipment. Carry out housekeeping improvements as required. You will be...

Physics Teacher Location: Sale Salary: MPS/UPS Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent Starting Date: September 2026 Closing Date: 8th May 2026 We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic specialist of Physics to teach across all Key Stages including A Level. This post would suit either an Early Career Teacher of an experience teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and creative teacher to join our wonderful school. You will have a range of interpersonal skills and be highly effective in promoting and securing the very best for all our students. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates unconditional positive regard for young people and who has the highest expectations of both themselves and others. You will be passionate about your subject area and have the ability to instil in young people a love of your subject and a desire to study this beyond your classroom. You will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed...

Temporary Teacher of Religious Education Location: Sale Salary : MPS/UPS Vacancy Type: Temporary, One academic year Closing date: 8th May 2026 We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic specialist of Religious Education to teach across all Key Stages including A Level. This post would suit either an Early Career Teacher of an experience teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and creative teacher to join our wonderful school. You will have a range of interpersonal skills and be highly effective in promoting and securing the very best for all our students. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates unconditional positive regard for young people and who has the highest expectations of both themselves and others. You will be passionate about your subject area and have the ability to instil in young people a love of your subject and a desire to study this beyond your classroom. You will be joining a team of highly skilled and...