Posts by WCDA
JMA are recruiting an Exams Invigilator (Casual hours)
JMA are seeking to appoint Exams Invigilators to join a well-equipped and friendly team to support our exams period. We are ideally looking for someone who has a vigilant and meticulous approach to examinations; who will ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best. Full…
Read MoreGEOFFREY FIELD INFANT SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCIES 2021
Could you be Geoffrey Field Infant School’s new governor? Geoffrey Field Infant School are looking for enthusiastic people to join their GoverningBody. Although it is helpful to have previous governance experience, a commitment to doing the best for young people starting their education journey is essential. The following experience is desirable: School finance Strategic leadership…
Read MoreWhitley CDA discuss increasing food costs on Radio Berkshire
Trisha Bennett (our Community Development Coordinator) was featured on BBC Radio Berkshire last Tuesday, January 25th. You can hear Trisha talking with Andrew Peach on the Breakfast show here: Whitley CDA’s food surplus service is being used more and more and not just by those on benefits or with in-work top-ups. The increasing costs of…
Read MoreWhitley CDA celebrates social media and the generosity of our community on Radio Berkshire
Trisha Bennett (our Community Development Coordinator) was featured on BBC Radio Berkshire last Saturday, January 8th. You can hear Trisha talking with Paul Coia on the Breakfast show here: Whitley CDA is incredibly grateful to be part of such a great community on social media. We know that many people are challenged with the negative…
Read MoreWhitley Pride as Whitley CDA win Charity of the Year 2021
When the pandemic hit and things got tough Whitley came together and helped us provide vital support to people in our local community. To be recognised for this is an honour and to represent the best of Whitley made us so very proud. There are so many people to thank, of course, Pride of Reading…
Read MoreWhitley CDA has been working with Reading Uni on their Transforming UK Food Systems SPF Programme and their website is now live
A baseline of 22% of people live in food poverty in the UK, often reliant on solutions outside of mainstream food systems, including food banks. This doesn’t enable people to plan or choose their diet, or to improve their food security on a long-term basis. The vision of the programme is to provide citizens of…
Read MoreTribute to John Ord
John sadly passed away suddenly on Saturday 6th November and will be greatly missed. Whitley CDA (WCDA) first met John in 2012 after we secured Big Local Funding for community development and he was the representative of the Big Local. John quickly became a familiar face, connecting with locals effortlessly as he helped us kickstart…
Read MoreJMA are hiring – Cover Supervisor
7 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days, actual annual salary £19,520 Interviews will be held before the deadline should suitable candidates apply. About the Opportunity John Madejski Academy wish to recruit a fantastic, enthusiastic Cover Supervisor with a real passion for education to join our dedicated team and contribute to ensuring our school…
Read MoreJMA are hiring – Exams Invigilators
Casual hours contract, £9.25 per hour. Exams are held during the first two weeks of November, two weeks in March and a longer six week period in May/June Interviews will be held prior to the closing date should the right applicant apply. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. About the Opportunity John Madejski Academy are…
Read MoreCompass Recovery College offers FREE mental health and wellbeing workshops for everyone
Compass Recovery College is running workshops both online and in person, at a variety of venues. They have co-produced new workshops around Autism Spectrum Disorder and Bipolar Disorders, and are exploring how we can Live a More Mindful Life and they have new workshops about Grieving Losses. They are working with the MERL again, this…
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