Clennell Education Solutions

Join Clennell Education Solutions as an HR Consultant/Trainer

We're looking for a CIPD-qualified HR professional with experience in HR casework, employment law and people management to join our growing team.

In this role, you will:
• Provide HR advice and guidance to schools and organisations
• Conduct independent investigations into disciplinary, grievance and other complex cases
• Deliver HR and safer recruitment training to a range of audiences
• Develop and review HR policies, procedures and resources

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

📍 Newcastle upon Tyne (open to hybrid working)
💷 Salary: £35,379.39 - £39,503.21 (term time)
💷 Full-time equivalent: £41,622.80 - £46,474.49
📅 Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 (12 noon)

View the full job description and apply here: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/HR_Consultant_Trainer/298380

New episode of Clennell Conversations out now: Our safeguarding consultants share their initial reactions to the government’s proposed social media ban for under 16s.
We explore how this policy might realistically play out in practice, and what it could mean day-to-day for children, parents, and schools. We have a think about at both intended outcomes and potential unintended consequences, including the new risks that could emerge if young people are pushed into less visible or less regulated online spaces.
Listen now and join the conversation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1t1tsrHsraR8TEhYdgrdhM?si=DhXhwK7VS4CvpvA5Hm0fXQ

Our HR Consultant Jo was delighted to be invited to speak at the Schools North East Education Business Managers Conference alongside Catherine Bulman of Kingsmeadow Community School, sharing insights on strong operational practice around recruitment vetting, record keeping and inspection readiness

📢 Don’t miss our final four network meetings of the academic year!
Our online networks provide valuable opportunities to connect, share experiences, discuss current challenges and explore effective practice

📅 Supporting Families Network – Wednesday 17th June�
Safeguarding updates, parental responsibility and conflict, and supporting the identification of young carers ahead of KCSIE 2026 changes

📅 Governors Network – Wednesday 24th June�
Parental complaints, mobile phone policies, Ofsted experiences under the new framework, and physical restraint monitoring updates for governors

📅 SEMH Network – Wednesday 1st July�
Exploring effective transitions for children with SEMH, preparing for Autumn term anxiety, positive handling plans and pupil voice

📅 Early Years Network – Thursday 2nd July�
Exploring attendance in the early years, strengthening partnerships with parents, and discussing challenges and effective practice with colleagues from across the sector

Whether you're a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you there!

Book your place:�
🔹 Supporting Families: https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/session/family-support-network?slot=305�
🔹 Governors: https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/session/governor-network?slot=807�
🔹 SEMH: https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/session/semh-network?slot=308
🔹 Early Years: https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/session/early-years-network?slot=311

We had an amazing night at Newcastle Theatre Royal & The Green Room last night watching Eastlake Productions Gerry & Sewell. What a fantastic show! 🎭
Thank you for inviting us!

Join Clennell Education Solutions as a Safeguarding Consultant and Trainer

We're looking for experienced professionals with Senior Leadership experience in a school or Children's Social Care setting to join our growing team

In this rewarding role, you'll:
• Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to schools and organisations
• Deliver engaging safeguarding training online and face-to-face
• Support leaders with strategic safeguarding planning and decision-making
• Contribute to the development of resources and policies

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

📍 North East
💷 Salary: £35,379.38 - £43,664.76 (44.2 weeks term time)
💷 Full-time equivalent: £41,622.80 - £51,370.31
📅 Closing date: 6th July 2026

View the full job description and apply here:
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=jobdetail&module=jobs-userjobdetails&jid=297489

📢 Join us for our next Supporting Families Network session (formerly Family Support Network) on Wednesday 17th June, 1:30pm–3:00pm

Suitable for anyone in education working with children and families, this session will focus on:
🔹 Safeguarding Updates – Discussion on the new Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 updates, including changes to Early Help
🔹 Parental Responsibility – Managing the impact of parental responsibility and conflict, including best practices and scenario reviews
🔹 Young Carers – In preparation for KCSIE 2026 changes, guest speakers Elizabeth Fletcher and Jenny Low from Newcastle Carers will discuss early identification of young carers, the impact of caring responsibilities, and how to seek support

A great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and stay up to date with important safeguarding developments

📅 17th June | ⏰ 1:30pm–3:00pm

Book your place here: https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/session/family-support-network?slot=305

Our final staff training day of the academic year brought the whole CES team together once again.
We were treated to excellent sessions led by our own consultants, including a SEND focus workshop, followed by a brand new session on understanding and challenging misogyny, which will be open for booking very soon! The morning featured thought-provoking, highly relevant content that sparked some really valuable discussion, while the afternoon brought some friendly competition with team quizzes, before we ended the day with Kroud Karaoke at Stack. A full day of learning and laughter, it's always great to bring everyone together!

The latest DfE guidance highlights emerging AI safeguarding challenges, including cognitive offloading and emotional attachment to AI chatbots.

As AI becomes more embedded in education, schools need to understand both the opportunities and the safeguarding implications.

Join our Safeguarding in the AI Age online training session to explore emerging risks, school responsibilities, and practical approaches to safe and effective AI use.

📅 29 June 2026 | 🕐 1:00–2:00pm | 💻 Online

🔗 https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/session/safeguarding-in-the-ai-age?slot=833

Today, tech firms have announced they are committing to stronger anti-grooming measures following demands from Ofcom. This is a positive step towards making the online world safer for children across the UK.

Some of the largest and most popular sites and apps have agreed to introduce significant new protections to help prevent grooming and reduce harm online.

Staying informed and having open conversations with children about online safety is more important than ever. Swipe through for 5 top tips to help keep your child safe online 👇

Read more here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/protecting-children/tech-firms-commit-to-stronger-anti-grooming-measures-in-response-to-ofcom-demands