Average Education salary in Scotland

Following an exciting expansion of the service by NHS England, to add two additional teams to our existing four, we are looking to recruit 8 trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to cover all of the schools in North Cumbria .The positions are in both the West team which will involve working in schools in Whitehaven, Egremont, Workington, Cockermouth, Keswick and Maryport andThe East team, which will involve working in schools in Carlisle, Penrith and Eden, Brampton and Dalston.The successful post holders will be placed in either the West or East team depending on their geographical location.These roles will be a recruit-to-train EMHP role. It is expected that the training for the recruit to train EMHP course will start in September 2026 subject to a successful interview with the university.f you feel that you are ready to undertake an exciting step in your career, then training and working as an EMHP is for you. In return for attending fully funded training in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Northumbria University, you will be given a role as a qualified EMHP when you have completed your training. Please see additional information sheet for details of the training programme.Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.BenefitsWorkplace Offer: What it means for youOur hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland)Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rataThe ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave schemeA host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave optionsService related sick pay from day 1Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contributionDeath in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal PensionCycle2work schemeInterest free season ticket loansDiscounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal20% discount at Barnardo's storesOpportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etcFree access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and supportAccess to Barnardo's Learning and Development offerAbout Barnardo'sWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Please note that, whilst the role is home based, candidates must be based in Scotland to support delivery of face-to-face education. Our clientOur client is a specialist provider of financial education in the workplace supported by regulated advice for individuals. It helps employees understand how to maximise their workplace savings and benefits in the context of their overall financial position, by delivering financial education and guidance which is tailored to their needs.This complete service offering helps employers support employees to make informed decisions to improve their financial wellbeing throughout their career and to maximise income at-retirement. The RoleThe role of our clients Financial Coaches is to deliver financial education programmes both face-to-face and online directly to employees on a range of financial, tax and related subjects. To provide technical support to other team members on the development of new moduleTo keep up to date on changing legislation i.e. pensions/taxProduce ideas for employee education e.g. changes to pension and share schemeAssist in the design of new education modules as required by clientsCandidate CriteriaPresentation experience in a training, sales or *“think on your feet” * environmentPresentation experience within the financial services sectorStrong knowledge across the spectrum of retail financial servicesHold RO4 or be studying/willing to study toward itAble to project presence, whilst engaging with clients enthusiasticallyThe RewardsA competitive basic salary plus employee benefits and being part of a progressive supportive organisation

Are you a governance professional who thrives on influencing strategic decision-making? Do you enjoy shaping high-quality governance frameworks and advising senior leaders with confidence and independence? Are you looking for a flexible, senior role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference to a Trust?A respected and values-driven Multi Academy Trust based in Cumbria is seeking to appoint an exceptional Governance Lead. The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality education across its schools and ensuring strong, ethical, and compliant governance at every level. This is a professional role offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen governance across the organisation.Your new roleAs Governance Lead, you will provide strategic leadership of governance across the Trust, ensuring that all statutory, regulatory, and constitutional requirements are met. You will act as the principal governance adviser to the Board of Directors, the Chair, the CEO, and the Executive Team, offering authoritative guidance on compliance, assurance, and effective decision-making.This is a part-time, permanent position (20 hours per week) with flexibility to work from home, alongside attendance at Board meetings in Carlisle and occasional meetings within Trust schools.Key responsibilities includeProviding independent, expert advice on charity and company law, the Academy Trust Handbook, Articles of Association, funding agreements, and governance best practiceEnsuring the Board operates effectively, reflects the Trust's mission and values, and maintains strong assurance and decision-making disciplineLeading the development and continuous improvement of the Trust's governance framework, systems, and processesActing as Clerk to the Board: planning cycles, preparing agendas, coordinating papers, minuting meetings, and tracking actionsManaging governance records, statutory publications, Companies House and GIAS compliance, and the Trust's governance information onlineOverseeing Board composition, appointments, induction, and annual effectiveness reviewsIdentifying governance risks, advising the Chair, and ensuring these are reflected in the Trust's risk registerLine managing governance support staff and promoting high standards of professional practice across the TrustWhat you'll need to succeedYou will be an experienced governance professional with the confidence and credibility to advise senior leaders and Directors. You will bring:Degree level education or equivalent professional experienceA recognised governance qualification or active progress towards oneExperience within a Multi Academy Trust, regulated public sector environment, or Catholic governance context is desirable.Significant experience clerking and advising Boards or senior governing bodiesStrong working knowledge of charity and company law, academy trust governance, and assurance frameworksExcellent written communication and minute-taking skillsHigh levels of integrity, independence, and professional judgementThe ability to influence, challenge constructively, and manage sensitive or complex issuesA commitment to continuous professional development and inclusive governanceWhat you'll get in returnA competitive salary of between £47,181 - £48,226 (pro-rata salary based on 20 hours per week)Flexible hybrid workingA supportive, values-driven environment committed to professional developmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're ready to take the next step in your governance career and make a meaningful impact across a Cumbrian Multi Academy Trust, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for an informal discussion about the role.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk