Primary School Teacher (QTS) - Belper & Ripley Daily supply, long-term and permanent roles Recruited and supported by Empowering Learning Location: Belper, Ripley and surrounding areas (Amber Valley, Derbyshire, including Heage, Crich, Ambergate, Duffield, Denby, Codnor, Heanor and nearby) Sector: Primary (EYFS, KS1 and KS2) Contract type: Daily supply, long-term supply (including maternity cover) and permanent placements Pay: 160- 220 per day, depending on experience and pay scale, paid weekly via PAYE / umbrella company Start date: Immediate starts About Empowering Learning Empowering Learning is an education recruitment agency that connects qualified, committed teachers and support staff with schools across Derbyshire. We take the time to get to know every teacher we work with, so we can place you in schools that match your experience, your teaching style and your availability. As an agency, we act as your employment business. We handle your...

Shift leadership and team support Lead allocated shifts, allocate duties fairly, check staffing arrangements and ensure safe, thorough handovers. Provide day-to-day direction, coaching and constructive feedback to Residential Childcare Workers, including new and less experienced colleagues. Model professional conduct, clear boundaries, effective teamwork and child-centred decision-making. Identify and challenge unsafe or poor practice promptly, take immediate protective action where needed and escalate concerns to management. Ensure planned routines, appointments, activities and delegated tasks are completed or appropriately handed over. Contribute to staff induction, mentoring, team discussions and reflective learning; participate in formal supervision as a supervisee and provide practice feedback to managers. Make proportionate decisions within delegated shift-lead authority and seek management advice when matters exceed that authority. 3. Safeguarding and welfare...

Provide safe, nurturing and individualised care to children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Support their wellbeing, rights, development and independence through consistent, child-centred practice as part of the residential care team. 2. Daily care and teamwork Deliver planned daily care and routines in line with individual care plans, placement plans, communication profiles and assessed needs. Work cooperatively with colleagues and follow the direction of the shift lead, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager. Build trusting, appropriate professional relationships with children while maintaining clear boundaries. Recognise and challenge unsafe or poor practice, take immediate steps to protect children where necessary and report concerns promptly. Support children with meals, appointments, education, leisure, family contact and meaningful activities. Participate in shift handovers, team meetings, induction and reflective discussions; seek...

Job Role: Quality Manager - Prison Education & Skills Location: HMP Sudbury Salary: £35,000+ per annum (DOE) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Role Overview We are recruiting an experienced and quality-driven Quality Manager - Prison Education & Skills to lead the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment within a well-established prison education provision at HMP Sudbury . This is a fantastic opportunity for a quality-focused education professional looking to influence standards, drive learner outcomes and support staff development across a diverse curriculum. As Quality Manager , you will play a critical leadership role in shaping educational excellence, supporting curriculum teams and creating a culture of continuous improvement that positively impacts learners and staff alike. Working closely with operational leaders and teaching teams, you will lead quality assurance activity, support curriculum development and help ensure learners...

Head of SEND Assessment and Review Lead a statutory SEND service at a key point in its improvement journey, shaping EHC assessments, plans, reviews and dispute resolution while helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes and prepare for adulthood. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Head of SEND, Head of SEND Services, Head of SEND and Inclusion, SEND Service Manager, SEND Operations Manager, Head of Statutory SEND Services, Head of EHCP Service, SEND Assessment and Review Manager   SALARY: £65,081 - £71,383 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Matlock, Derbyshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of SEND Assessment and Review to shape statutory SEND services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. The Head of SEND Assessment and Review...

Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health Lead a high-impact adult social care and public health portfolio, shaping prevention, safeguarding, integration and sustainable services for more than 800,000 residents. This opportunity suits a senior public-sector leader with political awareness and transformational change experience. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Director of Adult Social Services, Director of Adult Social Care, Director of Adult Social Care and Health, Director of Health and Social Care, Corporate Director of Adult Social Care, Strategic Director of Adult Social Care, Director of Adult Services, Executive Director of Health and Social Care Benefits include a generous annual leave scheme, local government pension and employee discounts.   SALARY: £137,481 to £151,010 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, Oxfordshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time,...

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Donisthorpe as a SENDCO! We're now looking for a SENDCO Lead to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Donisthorpe? A large nursery with a family feel A good location, in the heart of the national forest Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we...

Registered Children’s Home Manager Ready to step up from Deputy Manager or take on your next Registered Manager challenge? Lead an established children’s home within a growing residential service, with experienced senior leadership, therapeutic support and genuine career development opportunities. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Children’s Home Registered Manager, Residential Children’s Home Manager, Children’s Residential Home Manager, Children’s Home Manager, Residential Childcare Manager, Children’s Services Manager, Deputy Children’s Home Manager, Residential Care Manager Benefits include pension membership, generous annual leave, pay progression, development, wellbeing support and a Cycle to Work Scheme.   SALARY: £54,180 - £57,672 per annum, Grade 12 inclusive of on-call payments + Benefits LOCATION: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent...

Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day. We re seeking Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide care to the young people we support, while also guiding and supporting the wider team. The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm, confident presence, not only for the young people but also for the staff you will be supporting. As a Senior, you will play a key role in modelling therapeutic practice, ensuring consistency, and helping your colleagues feel confident in responding to these situations. You will work directly with young people, building genuine...

Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life Are you an experience leader in residential childcare, passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day. We re seeking a passionate, experienced Deputy Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the daily running of the home, lead and support the staff team, and ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding are consistently maintained. We are committed to providing a stable and nurturing home for children and young people, using Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and trauma-informed care as the foundation of everything we do. Location: Swadlincote Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary: £38,000 £42,000 Shift Pattern: The role operates on a 1-on, 2-off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per...

Lead Child Protection Practitioner Make a direct impact on safeguarding practice in a senior statutory role focused on complex child protection decisions, multi-agency leadership and better outcomes for children and families. Applicants must be Social Work England registered with frontline statutory child protection experience. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Child Protection Chair, Child Protection Conference Chair, Independent Reviewing Officer, Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker, Practice Supervisor, Social Work Team Manager, Child Protection Social Worker   SALARY: £50,801 - £54,684 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract – Covering for secondment March 2028 WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week   JOB OVERVIEW This is an opportunity to shape safeguarding practice in an...

Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day. We re seeking compassionate, resilient Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide steady, nurturing care to the young people we support, even when things feel tough. The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm, confident presence, but alongside these challenges are the breakthroughs, the small steps forward, the moments of trust, the laughter and achievements that remind you why this work matters. Location: Swadlincote Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week), and Bank / Part-Time opportunities available...

Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day. We re seeking Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide care to the young people we support, even when things feel tough. The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm confident presence, but alongside these challenges are the breakthroughs the small steps forward, the moments of trust, the laughter and achievements that remind you why this work matters. You will play an essential role in helping young people feel safe, valued, and supported to grow. This means building genuine relationships, being consistent and reliable, and...