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Current Local Government Jobs2007-04-16: Adult education organisers in England and Wales work for a local education authority, a college of further education or an independently funded community organisation. Contact your Local Education Authority Excellence in Cities programme, local schools and press for details of school-based opportunities. Local authorities cover other beaches. Most teachers work in state schools. Trading standards officers are employed by local authorities. Others work for central Government or local authorities.
Adult Education Adult education organisers in England and Wales work for a local education authority, a college of further education or an independently funded community organisation. In Scotland they work for the Community Education Service, an independently funded community organisation, a further education college or a higher education institution. Adult education organisers may be able to transfer to teaching, educational guidance work or community development. (Adult Education). (Promotion opportunities in adult education tend to be more limited than in further education and higher education). Back to top
Adult Education Organiser Adult education organisers in England and Wales work for a local education authority, a college of further education or an independently funded community organisation. In Scotland they work for the Community Education Service, an independently funded community organisation, a further education college or a higher education institution. Adult education organisers may be able to transfer to teaching, educational guidance work or community development. (Adult Education Organiser). ( Promotion opportunities in adult education tend to be more limited than in further education and higher education). Back to top
Caretaker Employers include local authorities, industry, churches, private clubs, housing associations and companies. Caretakers work in a variety of buildings such as schools, colleges, office blocks, factories, leisure complexes or in residential areas such as blocks of flats or small housing estates.. Promotion prospects are limited. (Caretaker). ( Large schools and office blocks may employ several caretakers). Back to top
Education Technician Opportunities for promotion are often limited. It is possible to progress to senior technician or laboratory manager, and some may train to become teachers. (Education Technician). ( There are schools and colleges employing technicians across the country, as well as universities). Back to top
Education Welfare Officer In England and Wales EWOs are employed by authorities responsible for delivering education. In Northern Ireland, this responsibility lies with education and library boards. However, most education authorities employ attendance officers. There may be opportunities to progress to senior posts such as team leader, manager, or senior and principal education welfare officer. Alternatively they can specialise, for example in working with children who have special needs. (Education Welfare Officer). ( In Scotland, social work departments are responsible for social work services in education). Back to top
Environmental Health Officer Some work in the private sector, advising businesses on their legal obligations and helping them to maintain good environmental health standards. (Environmental Health Officer). ( The majority of EHOs are employed by local authorities). Back to top
Kitchen Assistant There are usually plenty of vacancies for this type of work. It may be necessary to change employer for progression. (Kitchen Assistant). ( On completion of NVQ - SVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking or with equivalent experience, promotion may be possible to trainee or commis chef). Back to top
Kitchen Porter As well as full-time work, kitchen porters may find part-time, temporary, and seasonal employment. With experience and further training, it is possible for kitchen porters to progress to becoming chefs or quick service cooks or to other jobs in catering such as serving food and drink, portering, and housekeeping. (Kitchen Porter). ( Kitchen porters work in large kitchens in many organisations including hotels, restaurants, colleges and large office blocks). Back to top
Kitchen Supervisor Kitchen supervisors and managers are employed by hotels and restaurants, as well as catering departments of local authorities, in business and industry, education, the health service and the Armed Forces. (Kitchen Supervisor). ( Part-time, temporary, and seasonal employment is available). Back to top
Learning Mentor The Excellence in Cities programme is a government initiative seeking to improve schools through learning support units, city learning centres, learning mentors and other schemes. Contact your Local Education Authority Excellence in Cities programme, local schools and press for details of school-based opportunities. . Learning mentors might also progress to learning mentor co-ordinators who may be involved in legal issues, service agreements and integrating services. (Learning Mentor). ( Learning mentors are able to progress to link learning mentors). Back to top
Lecturer Higher Education In old universities this can be to senior lecturer, head of department and head of faculty. Some experienced lecturers take on extra work such as: consultancy; writing; editing; broadcasting; and conference work. (Lecturer Higher Education). ( In new universities and colleges it can be to senior lecturer and principal lecturer). Back to top
Librarian Although the majority work in public library services but opportunities in the private sector are increasing. CILIP publishes vacancy information for members, graduates and final year undergraduates. Some graduate librarians may take a job as a library assistant as their first rung on their career ladder.. In larger libraries, you can be promoted to senior posts with management responsibilities, or be given responsibility for a specialist service or collection. (Librarian). ( National or local public libraries have a formal promotion structure). Back to top
Library Assistant Other posts exist in public service industries and corporations; manufacturing and commercial companies; research associations; professional bodies and media companies. Library assistant roles can be route into postgraduate study. (Library Assistant). ( Employers include local authority public library services, central government departments, national libraries, universities and other educational establishments). Back to top
Lifeguard Pool Some pool lifeguards obtain coaching qualifications and give swimming lessons. RNLI Beach Rescue operates a lifeguard service on 43 beaches in the south-west of England. Local authorities cover other beaches. (Lifeguard Pool). ( Pool lifeguards are employed by local authorities, leisure centres, private clubs, hotels and holiday centres). Back to top
Local Government Administrator There are opportunities for administrators in nearly all departments in local government, from engineering, environmental health and housing, to education, tourism and public relations. To rise to the higher management ranks it may be useful to gain a general management qualification, eg Master of Business Administration MBA. Those with the ICSA qualifications may find work as a chartered company secretary in a commercial environment. (Local Government Administrator). ( Local government bodies employ administrators in every part of the UK. Temporary posts are available). Back to top
Local Government Clerical Worker Local government bodies employ clerical workers in every part of the UK, in both permanent and temporary positions. supervisory roles or to administrative jobs. Promotion prospects will be enhanced if further training and qualifications are business and commerce. There are also opportunities to move into the voluntary sector. (Local Government Clerical Worker). ( Promotion prospects for local government clerical workers are good undertaken). Back to top
Teachers English Most people who train as EFL teachers do so as a means of working and living abroad. The main employers include: commercial language schools; government departments; voluntary organisations; large companies; and The British Council. countries. autumn. Many of the jobs are on short-term contracts. Some EFL teachers work in colleges and universities in the UK. management position in a commercial language school or a college, but such jobs are scarce. tuition; training other people to teach EFL opening a language school; writing books and other EFL materials; and setting and marking examinations. (Teachers English). ( Work is available in the UK in commercial language schools). Back to top
Teacher Music State and independent schools, and some universities and colleges employ music teachers with teaching qualifications. Armed forces Some teachers become advisory teachers or inspectors employed by local education authorities or independent agencies to oversee the teaching of music in Local authorities may have positions available for experienced singing and music teachers to act as coordinators of music teaching local authorities or community and regional arts bodies. (Teacher Music). ( Many music teachers are freelance and self-employed. local schools). Back to top
Teacher Nursery Most teaching jobs are in state schools. Part-time or supply teaching is possible. Experienced teachers may be able to apply for Advanced Skills Teacher AST posts. ASTs spend 80% of their time in teaching Promotion may be possible in most primary schools to curriculum leader, deputy headteacher and headteacher. (Teacher Nursery). ( Teachers could also work in: independent schools; pupil referral units; hospitals; or schools teaching and learning Teachers may be). Back to top
Teacher Secondary School Most teachers work in state schools. They could also work in: an independent school; a sixth-form college; a City Technology College or City Academy; a pupil referral unit; a hospital; a young offenders institution or secure unit; or a school run by the armed forces. Part-time or supply teaching is possible. Teachers may be able to progress to head of department, head of year, deputy headteacher and headteacher. (Teacher Secondary School). ( Most teachers work in state schools. Experienced teachers may be able to apply for Advanced Skills Teacher AST posts. teaching and learning). Back to top
Teacher Special Educational Needs Work is available throughout the UK, with pupils of all age ranges in special schools or in mainstream or independent schools. Some Local authorities run most special schools, while others are run by disability organisations or charities. (Teacher Special Educational Needs). ( opportunities for assistants to support individual pupils with special needs in mainstream schools). Back to top
Teaching Assistant Some teaching assistants go on to train as teachers. (Teaching Assistant). ( You can work as a teaching assistant throughout the UK, in nursery, infant or junior schools, special schools, or in mainstream secondary schools). Back to top
Town Planning Support Staff Progression is normally to team leader roles or technician level. town planner. (Town Planning Support Staff). ( house-builders, supermarkets and utility companies also employ support staff to assist in their planning departments). Back to top
Town Planner The majority of town planners are employed by the government and local authorities, although opportunities for work in other There are opportunities to work abroad. Career progression can include movement into senior planning roles, coordinating area or regional policy and strategy or working management, urban design, recreation management, market research, property development, resource management and data processing. (Town Planner). ( Planners also work for environmental and conservation charities). Back to top
Tourist Information Centre Assistant TICs are either situated in their own individual buildings or in a local authority office, library, museum, independent visitor attraction, port, airport terminal or motorway service area. Seasonal or casual staff members could move into a permanent position in the TIC. supervisory or management positions if vacancies occur. tourism departments, regional or area tourist board posts or to other areas of the travel and tourism industry. (Tourist Information Centre Assistant). ( Most TICs are operated by local authorities, regional area tourist boards or other local organisations). Back to top
Trading Standards Officer are opportunities to work in private industry in an advisory capacity and you may also set up a consultancy giving specialist advice. There is a clear promotional structure to senior officer, section head and divisional officer; however, departments are often small so. (Trading Standards Officer). ( Trading standards officers are employed by local authorities). Back to top
Traffic Warden parking regulations from the police force. These authorities employ parking attendants who have similar, but narrower, areas of In some other areas there are plans to merge duties of parking attendants and traffic wardens into one force of privately-employed ability and experience, and traffic wardens may be promoted to senior grades. Staff employed in the more senior grades become increasingly involved in the administrative, supervisory and training aspects of the work. (Traffic Warden). ( responsibility. details on the work of parking attendants can be found in the Parking Attendant .wardens). Back to top
Refuse Collector Local authorities and commercial waste management companies throughout the UK employ refuse collection operatives. With further qualifications, they may also become waste management officers. Refuse collection is increasingly concerned with local recycling initiatives and environmental awareness. (Refuse Collector). ( Refuse collection operatives can become drivers by gaining a LGV Large Goods Vehicle licence). Back to top
Refuse Collection Driver Local authorities and commercial waste management companies throughout the UK employ refuse collection drivers. depot. With further qualifications, drivers may also become waste management officers. Refuse collection is increasingly concerned with. (Refuse Collection Driver). ( local recycling initiatives and environmental awareness). Back to top
Recycling Officer There are limited opportunities to manage waste and recycling sections, and there is the opportunity to move into private sector work. environmental co-ordinator. (Recycling Officer). ( The main employers are local council waste management and refuse collection services). Back to top
School Lunchtime Supervisor Vacancies may be advertised in local newspapers, jobcentres, in local authority job bulletins, which are available in libraries and other public offices. (School Lunchtime Supervisor). ( authority. In larger schools there is the opportunity to progress to senior supervisor level or teaching assistant). Back to top
School Secretary Nearly every primary school has a full-time or part-time secretary. Some larger schools also have some clerical assistants. secretary, while others combine the jobs of bursar and school secretary There are limited promotion prospects within a school. secretarial post outside education. (School Secretary). ( secretaries share their time between two small schools). Back to top
School Matron There may be opportunities to progress from assistant matron to matron, and then to senior matron or a non-teaching post as head. (School Matron). ( School matrons with experience in the UK can apply for jobs in schools abroad). Back to top
Schools Inspector Inspectors are employed by the Department of Education, Education and Training Inspectorate. Team inspectors are usually recruited from senior teaching posts; lay members are recruited through public advertisement. Scotland Her Majestys Inspectors, who are employed by the Civil Service, carry out schools inspections. (Schools Inspector). ( Few inspectors work full-time. Team inspectors are usually). Back to top
Singing Teacher Local authorities may have positions available for experienced singing and music teachers to act as coordinators of music teaching Freelance teachers usually combine teaching privately with part-time or casual work for colleges and other organisations. (Singing Teacher). ( Opportunities vary from sport to sport. Most coaches work part-time in a voluntary capacity). Back to top
Special Needs Teaching Assistant Local authorities run most special schools, while others are run by disability organisations or charities. (Special Needs Teaching Assistant). ( Work is available throughout the UK, with pupils of all age ranges in special schools or in mainstream or independent schools). Back to top
Sports Coach Professional sports such as football and cricket have traditionally had full-time coaching Full-time positions for coaching professionals can be scarce and competition fierce. Some coaches, instructors are qualified youth and community workers. Others are qualified physical education teachers. also opportunities in the Armed Forces for physical training instructors and physical education officers. on an hourly basis by clubs and sports centres. (Sports Coach). ( Opportunities vary from sport to sport. Most coaches work part-time in a voluntary capacity). Back to top
Swimming Teacher Whilst demand for swimming teachers/coaches is high, full-time paid jobs are very scarce. authorities, outdoor pursuits centres, holiday camps, private hotels, large sports clubs and sports centres. Most teachers/coaches are paid according to the number. (Swimming Teacher). ( Professional sports coaching is very competitive and development officers). (Permalink) Back to top
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