Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Macclesfield, Cheshire
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
September 2026 Start
Interviews Throughout September
£500–£600 per week

Are you a graduate who wants to make a meaningful difference to young people?

Do you have the patience, resilience and confidence to support students who have found mainstream education challenging?

KPI Education is working with a specialist educational setting in the Macclesfield area to recruit a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant for September 2026.

The school supports young people who require a more personalised and structured approach to education, including students who may have experienced exclusion or difficulties engaging with mainstream schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate considering a career in teaching, psychology, youth work, social care, SEN or pastoral education.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and pastoral professionals, you will provide day-to-day support to students, helping them feel settled, engage with learning and develop positive routines.

You will play an important role in building students' confidence, encouraging positive behaviour and helping young people overcome barriers to education.

Your Responsibilities

You will:

• Support pupils during lessons and structured activities.
• Provide individual and small-group pastoral support.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards education and attendance.
• Help students manage emotions and challenging situations.
• Build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promote confidence, independence and resilience.
• Reinforce positive behaviour and consistent expectations.
• Support pupils with transitions throughout the school day.
• Communicate concerns and observations to teaching and pastoral staff.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to student support.
• Assist with individual strategies designed to improve engagement.
• Help prepare students for their next stage of education or employment.
• Follow safeguarding and school procedures at all times.

Who We're Looking For

You must be educated to degree level and have the maturity and resilience required to work in a specialist setting.

Your background could include:

• Teaching or Education
• Psychology or Criminology
• Youth or Community Work
• Social or Residential Care
• Police or Emergency Services
• Prison, Probation or Youth Justice
• Sports Coaching or Mentoring
• SEN or Pastoral Support
• Mental Health or Community Support

Previous school or alternative provision experience is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience and emotional maturity.
• A calm and supportive approach.
• Confidence working with challenging situations.
• The ability to establish positive boundaries.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• A professional approach to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively within a wider team.

Why Apply?

This role offers valuable experience in pastoral education and alternative provision, alongside support from experienced teaching and pastoral professionals.

You'll develop practical skills that can support future careers in teaching, psychology, SEN, youth work and social care while making a genuine difference to young people.

Apply Today

If you're a graduate looking for a rewarding role supporting students who need additional pastoral guidance, apply through KPI Education today.

Interviews will take place throughout September, with successful candidates starting in September 2026.

INDEDU

Graduate Behaviour Mentor – PRU

Crewe, Cheshire
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Interviews Commencing Throughout September
Salary: £500–£600 per week

Are you a resilient graduate looking to make a real difference to young people?

Do you have experience working in challenging environments and the confidence to support students who have struggled within mainstream education?

KPI Education is working with a supportive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Crewe to recruit a Graduate Behaviour Mentor for September 2026.

The PRU supports young people with behavioural and educational needs, including students who may have been permanently excluded from mainstream education or require a more structured approach to learning.

This role would suit someone who is calm under pressure, emotionally resilient and confident setting clear boundaries while building positive relationships with young people.

The Role

As a Graduate Behaviour Mentor, you will work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and specialist professionals to help students re-engage with education and develop positive behaviours.

You will provide consistent support, helping pupils manage challenging situations, improve their behaviour and develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Build positive and professional relationships with students.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring and pastoral support.
• Support pupils with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Reinforce clear expectations, routines and boundaries.
• Help students develop strategies for managing conflict and frustration.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and personal development.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and activities.
• Contribute to individual behaviour and support plans.
• Monitor behaviour and communicate concerns to teaching and pastoral staff.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, interventions and progress.
• Support students with reintegration and positive engagement in education.
• Follow safeguarding and behaviour management procedures at all times.

Candidate Requirements

You must be educated to degree level and have the resilience and maturity required to work within a PRU setting.

This opportunity could suit graduates with backgrounds in:

• Police / Police Staff
• Prison Service / Prison Officer
• Probation or Youth Justice
• Security or Custodial Services
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Residential or Social Care
• Community Support
• Teaching, SEN or Pastoral Support
• Other roles involving behaviour management, conflict resolution or supporting vulnerable young people.

You should also have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm and composed approach to challenging situations.
• Strong resilience and emotional maturity.
• The ability to establish firm but positive boundaries.
• Confidence managing difficult conversations and behaviour.
• A consistent, fair and professional approach.
• The ability to work effectively within a wider team.

Previous experience in a PRU, SEN school or alternative provision setting is desirable but not essential.

Why Join This PRU?

You will benefit from:

• Support from experienced teaching and pastoral professionals.
• Training in behaviour management and alternative education.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs.
• A structured and supportive working environment.
• Valuable experience relevant to education, youth justice, social care and psychology.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' lives.

Apply Today

If you have the confidence, maturity and determination to support young people who have faced barriers within mainstream education, apply through KPI Education today.

Interviews are commencing throughout September, with successful candidates starting in September 2026.

INDEDU

Second in Charge of English

Surrey | Permanent Role | Full-Time

Salary: £39,979 - £54,328 + TLR (Fringe Pay Scale)

Are you an ambitious and inspiring English teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

A thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Surrey is seeking an exceptional Second in Charge of English to join its successful English department. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement, developing outstanding teaching and learning, and supporting students to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Head of English, you will play a key role in shaping curriculum development, driving academic excellence, and contributing to the strategic leadership of a high-performing department.

The Role

As Second in Charge of English, you will:

• Support the leadership and management of a successful English department.
• Deliver engaging and inspiring English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
• Mentor and support colleagues, including ECTs and developing teachers.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental innovation.
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and academic success.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold QTS and a relevant English qualification.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of strong student outcomes.
• Have the ambition and leadership potential to support and develop a successful department.
• Be passionate about literature, language, and literacy across the curriculum.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to ensuring every student achieves their very best.

The School Offers

• Competitive salary of £39,979 - £54,328 + TLR (Fringe Pay Scale)
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive and inclusive school culture where staff wellbeing is valued.
• Engaged students who are eager to learn and achieve.
• Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development programmes.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English teacher or current Key Stage Coordinator seeking their first significant leadership position within a successful and ambitious school environment.

If you are passionate about English education and eager to make a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your English leadership career.

INDTEA

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking for practical, hands-on individuals to join their production team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in joinery, roofing, carpentry, or another practical trade who is looking to develop their skills within a busy manufacturing environment.

The business has grown significantly in recent years and places a strong emphasis on training, development and creating multi-skilled employees.

The Role:

• Working as part of a skilled production team, you will be involved in batch production and final assembly, using practical skills to build and complete products to the required standard.
• Carrying out final assembly of products using practical tools and equipment.
• Following drawings, instructions and production specifications.
• Measuring, assembling and fitting components accurately.
• Ensuring finished products meet the required quality and presentation standards.
• Working efficiently to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working as part of a team while also being able to work independently when required.
• Learning new skills and becoming multi-skilled across different areas of production.

Experience Required:

• We're interested in people with a practical, hands-on background.
• Bench Joinery
• Roofing
• Installation work
• Furniture, door and window manufacturing background
• Good practical and manual skills.
• The ability to work accurately and follow instructions.
• Good attention to detail.
• A strong work ethic and reliable attitude.
• The ability to complete work to a consistent standard.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Training and Development

This is a company that genuinely invests in its workforce.

You'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, become multi-skilled and progress within the business. The company is particularly interested in developing people with the right attitude and practical ability, rather than expecting candidates to arrive with every skill already in place.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Rate Range: £13.50- £15.50 p/h, depending on experience
• Additional overtime incentives- paid at premium rates
• Great on-site facilities
• Training and development opportunities.
• Temp to Perm placement

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 6:00am–5:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am–3:00pm

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business, please apply and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

INDWH

RETAIL AREA MANAGER

Area: MIDLANDS

SALARY: £42,000 - £45,000 per year

The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance and operations of multiple retail stores within the Midlands area, ensuring high standards of customer experience, commercial performance, and operational compliance.

This role focuses on driving sales growth, developing high-performing store teams, and ensuring consistent execution of company standards across all locations.

The Area Manager works closely with Store Managers and wider business functions to deliver business objectives, proactively identify opportunities, and resolve operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• People Management & Development:
o Recruit, train, and develop Store Managers and their teams across the area.
o Build strong succession plans to support colleague progression and internal development.
o Coach and support Store Managers to improve leadership capability and team performance.
o Drive engagement by creating a positive and high-performance culture across all stores.
o Manage performance, absence, and conduct in line with company policies.
o Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and structured development plans.
• Store Operations & Compliance:
o Maintain a strong understanding of day-to-day store operations across the region.
o Ensure all stores operate in line with health & safety policies and procedures.
o Monitor compliance across key areas including cash handling, pricing, and internal processes.
o Ensure all stores maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and organisation.
o Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues, escalating where necessary.
o Maintain store visit reports & follow-ups.
o Make decisions on priorities and performance interventions.
o Resolve operational and people challenges.
• Budget & Cost Management:
o Manage the area payroll budget as set by the leadership team, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently & in line with demand.
o Ensure the effective and correct management of the payroll system, colleagues assigned to the correct role, pay, shift and keep starters and leavers up to date.
o Coach and support each store with their understanding on budgets and rota maintenance to ensure KPI target is met.
o Prepare reports on operational costs and identify potential areas for savings.

• Sales & Commercial Performance:
o Set clear sales performance goals and KPIs for each store.
o Monitor performance across the region, identifying risks and opportunities.
o Support stores in achieving and exceeding targets through coaching and action planning.
o Drive key metrics such as ATV, LFL growth, margin, and upselling.
o Ensure consistent execution of promotional activity and commercial initiatives.
• Loss Prevention & Risk Management:
o Take overall accountability for shrinkage performance across the region.
o Ensure loss prevention policies and procedures are consistently followed.

The Area Manager plays a critical role in building leadership capability within stores, ensuring strong succession planning and continuous development across the area.

INDWH

MULTI DROP VAN DRIVERS REQUIRED - IMMEDIATE STARTS

Location: Morley, Leeds

Pay: £13.63 per hour

Job Description:

DRIVERS MATES REQUIRED - IMMEDIATE STARTS

Pay: £12.81 per hour

Shift Pattern:

• 5 on, 3 off rota
• 7:00am start
• Shifts typically last 10–12 hours.

Location: Morley, Leeds

Job Description: