Jobs in Peterlee | October 2024 Opportunities

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?We are looking for a Headteacher for our New Options School - Trimdon Hill School in Durham. The school will have capacity for 40 pupils and is due to open in June 2025. We're recruiting for a Headteacher to help set up and grow our new school. Our New Options School will cater for pupils with a variety of needs including Autism. Up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) - and performance related bonus. 37.5 hours per week; Monday to FridayTerm Time onlyPermanentThrough your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. As Headteacher you will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines of Options Autism. About the roleAs a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.As Headteacher you will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support. Key Responsibilities:Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils and Young People and staff in the school.Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.​A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.A shared vision, that fits within the overall Options Autism strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community.Essential Criteria:At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in either mainstream or special educational needs schoolsQualified Teacher Status or EquivalentWillingness to extend personal and professional developmentAbility to lead and provide a clear visionAppreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying growth plans as appropriatePlease see for more details and information. To learn more about Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism please visit our website for more information: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/Why join Options Autism? We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. #1

Join us as a Customer Service - Personal Banker in DurhamYou’ll be integral in guiding and supporting our valued branch customers, helping them to achieve their financial goalsWe’ll look to you to proactively find ways to continually enhance our customer banking experienceWe’ll support you to achieve a Foundation Certificate in Responsible Banking and build on your existing skill with full trainingWhat you'll doAs the first point of contact in our branches, customers will be at the very heart of your role, so you’ll be committed to providing outstanding service in every interaction. You’ll work with high levels of accuracy as you provide each customer with a seamless and positive experience.Day-to-day, you’ll be:Having proactive conversations, understanding the needs of our customers and helping them with their banking needsCompleting general banking requests such as payments, balance enquires and transfersHelping customers to understand the different ways they can bank with us and the range of services we can offerIdentifying opportunities to help customers with simple financial products, and collaborating with other teams to provide a seamless customer experienceThe skills you'll needTo be successful in this role you’ll need to be motivated and driven to develop your career and have a customer centric approach to your work. Strong communication skills are a must, as you’ll need to highlight the benefits of our products and procedures to our customers in a way that’s easy to understand.You’ll also need:A passion for customer service and strong attention to detailThe ability to thrive under pressure and have the determination to continuously improve service for our customers while meeting your personal and branch goalsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a teamThe commitment to develop new skills and responsibilitiesWhat else you need to knowWe’re here for our customers when it’s most convenient for them so you’ll need to work flexibly.HoursFull time – 35hrsFixed Term Contract – 9 monthsYou’ll typically be working during branch opening hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and rotational Saturdays, working hours will be discussed at interviewYou'll enjoy a comprehensive structured training programme, and on-going coaching and support to enhance your development and open up progression opportunities. When you're ready and have mastered your current role, we’ll help take your career to the next level.This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship so applicants must have an alternative form of right to work in the UK.How we'll reward youSalary: £24,750 per year (pro rata for hours worked)You’ll join on a competitive salary of £24,750 and in addition you’ll receive a contribution to help you save for retirement. You can choose from a range of protection, healthcare or lifestyle benefits through NatWest Group Benefits, our fully flexible reward programme. You'll have a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days. (pro rata for hours worked) – you may be required to work Bank Holidays. Visit our reward and benefits page for more information on the benefit packages we offer.