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Open Thinking Partnership

About Open Thinking Partnership

Welcome to the The Open Thinking Partnership

This is a Multi Academy Trust which was established from 1 August 2020 to ensure the best possible provision is in place for children & young people with a diverse range of needs within the Leicestershire and wider area. 

The Partnership consists of three educational providers:

  • Dorothy Goodman School
  • Cleveland House (part of Dorothy Goodman School)
  • The Fusion Academy

Open Thinking Partnership Vacancies

HR Apprentice (Level 5)

HR Apprentice (Level 5)

Open Thinking Partnership, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Open Thinking Partnership, Hinckley, Leicestershire

HR Apprentice (Level 5) - We are currently looking for a motivated HR professional to join our friendly and supportive central team, working in a values-led organisation. Start Date: 17th August 2026 ...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £25,995.00 - £26,409.00 Annually (Actual)
      Grade 6
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Cleaner - Part time 2 days a week

Cleaner - Part time 2 days a week

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

We are seeking hard-working, dedicated school cleaners with a ‘can do attitude’, to work in our special school. You will work as a part of the team undertaking various cleaning duties throughout ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,804.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £6533 41 weeks per year equates to term time plus 6 shifts at agreed times during the school holidays
New SHARE

Cleaner

Cleaner

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

We are seeking hard-working, dedicated school cleaners with a ‘can do attitude’, to work in our special school. You will work as a part of the team undertaking various cleaning duties throughout ...

  Maternity Cover | Part-Time
  £24,804.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual salary £10,096.58, This is a 41 weeks per year contract (41 weeks per year equates to term time plus 15 shifts at agreed times during the school holidays)
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Family Support Worker (Pupil Advocate)

Family Support Worker (Pupil Advocate)

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

At Dorothy Goodman School, nurture and respect aren’t just words—they are the foundation of everything we do. We are seeking a visionary, empathetic, and driven Family Support Worker to join our t...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,070.00 - £39,165.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

Grade 8 - Pupil Progress Intervention Lead (Internal Applicants Only)
Internal Applicants ONLY

Grade 8 - Pupil Progress Intervention Lead (Internal Applicants Only)
Internal Applicants ONLY

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Grade 8 - Pupil Progress Intervention Lead - Internal Applicants Only 37 Hours per week (39 weeks) Actual starting salary £24,482.22 (FTE £28,605.00)

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £28,605.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual starting salary £24,482.22
New SHARE

Part-time Cleaner

Part-time Cleaner

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Part-time Cleaner Vacancy - Permanent - Dorothy Goodman School We have a vacancy for a cleaner to work at Dorothy Goodman School Secondary Site, this is a 41 weeks per year contract. Grade 2 £24,423....

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,423.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual starting salary £7423.95
New SHARE

Assistant Head

Assistant Head

The Fusion Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire

The Fusion Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire

The Fusion Academy in Barwell is looking for an exceptional, resilient, and visionary leader to step into the role of Assistant Headteacher (Key Stages 2–5). As our Operational Lead, you will be the...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £54,394.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (FTE)
      Leadership Scale Point 3 - 8
New SHARE

Midday Support Assistant

Midday Support Assistant

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

We are looking for kind and caring people to help our pupils during their lunch break. You will be matched with specific pupils who need extra help during this time. This job is perfect if you want a...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,191.00 - £25,590.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £7063 -£7175 pro rata
New SHARE

Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way Special School are seeking applications from innovative, forward thinking qualified and newly qualified teachers to join our team from August 2026. Early Career Teachers are especially welc...

  Permanent/Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
      SEN1
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Temp to Permanent Learning Support Assistant
Internal Applicants ONLY

Temp to Permanent Learning Support Assistant
Internal Applicants ONLY

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

We are looking for dynamic staff to join Forest Way School who are currently working through an Agency as a Learning Support Assistant.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £18,941.11 - £19,673.59 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE
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Open Thinking Partnership Vacancies

HR Apprentice (Level 5)

HR Apprentice (Level 5)

Open Thinking Partnership, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Open Thinking Partnership, Hinckley, Leicestershire

HR Apprentice (Level 5) - We are currently looking for a motivated HR professional to join our friendly and supportive central team, working in a values-led organisation. Start Date: 17th August 2026 ...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £25,995.00 - £26,409.00 Annually (Actual)
      Grade 6
New SHARE

Cleaner - Part time 2 days a week

Cleaner - Part time 2 days a week

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

We are seeking hard-working, dedicated school cleaners with a ‘can do attitude’, to work in our special school. You will work as a part of the team undertaking various cleaning duties throughout ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,804.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £6533 41 weeks per year equates to term time plus 6 shifts at agreed times during the school holidays
New SHARE

Cleaner

Cleaner

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

We are seeking hard-working, dedicated school cleaners with a ‘can do attitude’, to work in our special school. You will work as a part of the team undertaking various cleaning duties throughout ...

  Maternity Cover | Part-Time
  £24,804.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual salary £10,096.58, This is a 41 weeks per year contract (41 weeks per year equates to term time plus 15 shifts at agreed times during the school holidays)
New SHARE

Family Support Worker (Pupil Advocate)

Family Support Worker (Pupil Advocate)

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

At Dorothy Goodman School, nurture and respect aren’t just words—they are the foundation of everything we do. We are seeking a visionary, empathetic, and driven Family Support Worker to join our t...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,070.00 - £39,165.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

Grade 8 - Pupil Progress Intervention Lead (Internal Applicants Only)
Internal Applicants ONLY

Grade 8 - Pupil Progress Intervention Lead (Internal Applicants Only)
Internal Applicants ONLY

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Grade 8 - Pupil Progress Intervention Lead - Internal Applicants Only 37 Hours per week (39 weeks) Actual starting salary £24,482.22 (FTE £28,605.00)

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £28,605.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual starting salary £24,482.22
New SHARE

Part-time Cleaner

Part-time Cleaner

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Part-time Cleaner Vacancy - Permanent - Dorothy Goodman School We have a vacancy for a cleaner to work at Dorothy Goodman School Secondary Site, this is a 41 weeks per year contract. Grade 2 £24,423....

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,423.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual starting salary £7423.95
New SHARE

Assistant Head

Assistant Head

The Fusion Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire

The Fusion Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire

The Fusion Academy in Barwell is looking for an exceptional, resilient, and visionary leader to step into the role of Assistant Headteacher (Key Stages 2–5). As our Operational Lead, you will be the...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £54,394.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (FTE)
      Leadership Scale Point 3 - 8
New SHARE

Midday Support Assistant

Midday Support Assistant

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire

We are looking for kind and caring people to help our pupils during their lunch break. You will be matched with specific pupils who need extra help during this time. This job is perfect if you want a...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,191.00 - £25,590.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £7063 -£7175 pro rata
New SHARE

Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way Special School are seeking applications from innovative, forward thinking qualified and newly qualified teachers to join our team from August 2026. Early Career Teachers are especially welc...

  Permanent/Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
      SEN1
New SHARE

Temp to Permanent Learning Support Assistant
Internal Applicants ONLY

Temp to Permanent Learning Support Assistant
Internal Applicants ONLY

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire

We are looking for dynamic staff to join Forest Way School who are currently working through an Agency as a Learning Support Assistant.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £18,941.11 - £19,673.59 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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