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Analysis

Watch: Lessons from Brighton & Hove City Council in scaling AI

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Facilities Management: Local government's missing strategy

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Residential Childrens Homes Manager

£55892.00 - £69241.00 per annum + + 8% on call allowance

Residential Childrens Homes ManagerPermanent, Full Time£55,892 to £69,241 per annum + 8% on call allowance Location

Recuriter: Essex County Council

School Business Manager 1

£35,412 pro rata (pay award pending)

Required for 37 hours per week, term time only. Start date 2/11/26 but earlier start date could be arranged. West Rainton Primary School are seeking Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Teaching Assistant x 2

DHFS1 Grade 5 £25,185 - £25,989 £17,589 - £18,571

We are delighted that you are considering applying for the role of Teaching Assistant at Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy. Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Recuriter: Doncaster Deaf Trust