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Specialist SEND Provision £52,968-£61,405 per annum About us The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage. About Bloom Bloom is a vibrant and growing specialist curriculum area in development at The Sheffield College. Created to meet the needs of an expanding cohort of young people with SEND and inclusion needs, Bloom represents an ambitious and values-driven commitment to high aspirations, personalised learning and meaningful destinations. We are building something exceptional - a provision rooted in dignity, ambition and expertise, where learners with EHCPs and additional needs thrive, progress and prepare confidently for adulthood. We are seeking an Academy Director who believes that reasonable adjustments are not an add-on, but the foundation of excellent practice. About the Role This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a developing specialist provision at a pivotal moment in its growth. As Academy Director for Bloom, you will: Lead a high-quality, specialist SEND curriculum that secures ambitious outcomes for learners with EHCPs. Embed a culture where persoanlised learning is used creatively to enable learners choice and control over developing their ambitions and aspirations. Working to develop and deliver consistent high quality and student centered teaching, learning and assessment experiences. Ensure the academy delivers inclusive practice that is beyond compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act 2010. Drive improvements in attendance, engagement, personal development and progression for learners with complex needs. Build robust systems that ensure EHCP outcomes are translated into high-quality teaching and measurable progress. Lead a team of curriculum managers, teachers and support staff to deliver outstanding provision that is trauma-informed, aspirational and destination-focused. Key Objectives Secure provision that is rated at least "Expected Standard" and aspires to "Exceptional" under Ofsted. Improve learner outcomes across all aspects of study programmes, including personal development and Preparation for Adulthood. Deliver academy growth in line with the college strategy, meeting recruitment and efficiency targets. Ensure high-quality implementation of reasonable adjustments and inclusive teaching practice. Lead on consistent EHCP implementation, review and tracking processes. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a leader who: Has substantial experience leading SEND or specialist provision in FE, school or cross-phase settings. Demonstrates deep knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act duties. Understands how to embed reasonable adjustments within curriculum design, assessment and student support. Has experience improving attendance, behaviour and outcomes for learners with complex needs. Can translate EHCP outcomes into high-quality teaching, learning and progress tracking systems. Is confident leading multi-agency partnerships and working collaboratively with families. Uses data intelligently to improve provision while maintaining a strong relational culture. Is passionate about high aspirations for learners with SEND and believes in employment and independence as realistic outcomes. You will be a visible, values-driven leader who combines operational rigour with compassion. Main Responsibilities Lead the delivery of a high-quality, specialist student experience within Bloom. Develop and embed inclusive curriculum models that enable learners with SEND to achieve ambitious outcomes. Ensure consistent implementation of reasonable adjustments and normal ways of working. Strengthen EHCP review processes and ensure compliance with statutory duties. Drive high expectations around attendance, behaviour and engagement. Develop innovative pathways aligned to Preparation for Adulthood and meaningful progression. Build strong partnerships with feeder schools, parent and carer forum, employers, local authorities and support services. Lead academy planning, business development and performance management processes. Provide dynamic and supportive leadership that develops staff expertise in inclusive practice. Why Join Bloom? This is not simply a leadership post. It is an opportunity to: Shape a developing specialist academy. Influence cross-college inclusion strategy. Build systems that genuinely transform lives. Develop a centre of excellence for inclusive FE practice. Lead a growing team committed to doing things differently - and doing them well. What We Can Offer You As the successful can

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a circa £60 Million professional services business in Barnsley as they look to bring in a new Financial Controller into the team. The business has gone through a period of growth and positive change so it is a great time to join the business for this next exciting chapter. The role has scope to develop into an Finance Director role over the next 18-24 months so would suit someone ambitious looking to keep progressing their career to next level. The company offers a fantastic benefits package which includes: Salary up to £75,000 per annum - Discretionary bonus- Generous company pension (up to 12% employer contribution)- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays- BUPA private health cover- Death in service cover (4 X salary)- Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)It is a varied role with duties to include: - Take full ownership of the month-end close and the production of high quality financial reporting to the Board Providing detailed trend analysis, forward-looking forecasts and company KPI reporting Maintain responsibility for cashflow forecasting, management of bank/invoice financing facility and working capital management Act as a deputy for the COO/CFO where appropriate, supporting engagement with both internal and external stakeholders Ensure effective, robust and proportionate financial and audit controls are embedded Maintain compliance with all relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements, enabling the business to operate effectively on a day-to-day basis while supporting delivery of its strategic objectives Payroll is through a third party but Pay and benefits governance duties would fall under this role Develop and maintain strong financial management information, budgeting and forecasting processes to support senior managers across the business Ensure accurate record-keeping to meet legal and tax obligations and to provide clear insight into business performance Lead the timely preparation of statutory accounts and manage the relationship with external auditors Lead, manage and develop a finance team of 4, ensuring they are appropriately trained, motivated and supported to deliver continuous improvement in financial and accounting processes Ensure the finance function is adequately resourced and structured to provide a professional, cost-effective and value-adding service that meets both current and future business needs Provide commercial oversight and financial challenge on all opportunities and approval of contract pricing Ensure that strategic initiatives are fully evaluated through business cases from both a financial and operational perspective, with clear understanding of risks, returns and wider business impact The successful candidate will have the following skills and experiences: - CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified At least 3 years operating at senior manager level Experience of expossure to board/ SLT Previous experience in leading teams Good business partnering skills Good financial reporting skills FP&A and financial modelling skills Experience of working in a fast-paced SME If you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity - Please send in your CV today!

Sewell Wallis is extremely excited to be working with a leading North East Derbyshire practice based in Chesterfield. Due to expansion, they're seeking a driven, motivated individual to join their payroll function The right candidate will be experienced in payroll and have experience with tax queries and calculating pensions. What will you be doing? Process 42 weekly payrolls and 93 monthly payrolls, ranging from 1-40 employees per payroll. Manage payrolls where wages may vary each period, as well as payrolls with consistent pay structures. Ensure payroll data is received in a timely manner from clients; proactively contact clients to obtain outstanding hours or required information. Complete pension submissions where required, including separate submissions for applicable payrolls. Holiday pay calculations Processing staff leavers Pay calculation queries Tax code queries New payroll registrations Pension-related queries What skills are we looking for? Previous experience in processing payrolls Strong understanding of payroll legislation, including tax codes and statutory payments Experience handling pension submissions and auto-enrolment requirements Ability to manage multiple payrolls with varying pay structures Confident in dealing with payroll queries, including holiday calculations, leavers, and pay discrepancies Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients via phone and email Proactive approach to chasing outstanding payroll information Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Lewis. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.