Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4) Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time Actual Salary: £18,650 £18,943 Interview Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 About Us: St. Luke’s CE Primary is a vibrant and…
About the role: Rochdale Adult Care Service are offering the opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our Training, Assurance and Safeguarding (TAS)Team. The post holder will be expected to have extensive experience & knowledge of various IT & administration…
About the Role Rochdale Additional Needs Service is looking to appoint TWO full time permanent, peripatetic Qualified Teachers of the Deaf to start on 20th April 2026, based at Number One Riverside, Smith Street. Rochdale. OL16 1XU. We would like…
Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part Time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: £15,825 £24,542 Interview Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025 The Governing Board of Whittaker Moss Primary School are seeking to appoint a…
Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4) Contract Type: Casual Hours: Casual Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time Actual Salary: £12.85 £13.05 Per Hour Interview Date: TBC We are seeking reliable, calm, and professional individuals to join our team as Casual…
Job Opportunity: Restaurant Manager The Martlet Kitchen, Rochdale Town Hall Location: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AB Salary: £32,061 £35,412 Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Closing Date: 19/10/2025 Step into the grandeur of Rochdale Town Hall and lead…
Lead Practitioner of Literacy Salary: Teachers Lead Practitioner Pay Scale LP1 LP6 (£52,026 £58,857) Contract: Permanent, Full time Start Date: Dependent on notice period Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA Kingsway Park High School, part…
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post ‘Our Place’ (No Wrong Door Hub) Residential Keyworker (Including Edge of Care Support) Doors are opening at ‘Our Place’ Do you want to join us on our Journey to Excellence?…
Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 7.92 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £4,545 £4,616 Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Applications are invited for the post of Lunchtime Organiser. Required as…
Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4) Contract Type: Fixed Term Hours: 30 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time + 1 Week Actual Salary: £17,659 £17,936 Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term) Are you passionate about…
Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 33.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time Actual Salary: £19,224 £19,526 Interview Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT MIDDLETON PARISH CHURCH SCHOOL The Governors of…
Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 33.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time Actual Salary: £19,834 £20,149 Interview Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 MIDDLETON PARISH CHURCH SCHOOL We are…
Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR Contract Type: Fixed Term (August 2026) Hours: Full Time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: £31,650 £49,084 Interview Date: Lesson Observation 20th October 2025 Interview 23rd October 2025 Castleton Primary School is a…
Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19 24) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 33.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time Actual Salary: £24,857 £27,455 Interview Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 4 PPA Cover MIDDLETON PARISH CHURCH SCHOOL…
Grade: Grade 5 (SCP 12 17) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 33.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time Actual Salary: £22,172 £24,051 Interview Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 MIDDLETON PARISH CHURCH SCHOOL We are…
External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale. About the Role Facilities Management are looking to appoint a Caretaker to work…
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please include reference to your…
Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: £31,650 £49,084 (+ SEN Allowance £2,679) Interview Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025 Thank you for showing interest in our school. Applications…
Location: Caldershaw Primary School, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7QL Contract Type: Permanent 27.75 hrs a week Salary: School Support pay scale, point 4 5 currently £25,185 £25,583 FTE. Actual salary for term time only is £16,320 £16,578 per annum. Start…
External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (e.g. your household must pay council tax to Rochdale council) Salary: £24,413 £24,796…
Grade: Grade 4 (SCP 7 11) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £21,510 £23,333 Interview Date: TBC Our Vision: A specialist SEND community inspiring Rochdale and beyond We are looking to…
Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 2 4) Contract Type: Fixed Term Hours: 27.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £15,781 £16,029 Interview Date: w/c Monday 20th October A vacancy has become available for a Teaching Assistant at…
Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6) Contract Type: Temporary (until 31/08/26) Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £19,242 £19,548 Interview Date: From 17th October 20th October 2025 Belfield Community School would like to appoint…
About the Role External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale Facilities Management have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, conscientious, reliable and ‘hands on’ Catering…
About the Role Rochdale Council have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our fast paced Community Safety and Resilience Service as a Project Officer. Whilst relevant experience is preferable, it is not essential. We…
Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19 24) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 28 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £20,776 £22,947 Interview Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 The governing board of St Michael’s CE School are seeking a…
Contract Type: Casual Hours: Casual Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £26.77 per hour plus holiday pay Interview Date: TBC Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and caring school in Milnrow,…
Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR Contract Type: Fixed Term Hours: Full Time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: £31,650 £49,084 Interview Date: TBC Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and…
Teacher of Psychology Location: Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Fixed Term 1 Year Salary: (£32,178 £49,725) Sixth Form Colleges Association Teachers Pay Spine, points 1 9 Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC)…
About us: An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Tax & Treasury Management Officer to join the Corporate Team within Finance Services. Reporting to the Tax & Treasury Management Senior Accountant, you will support the provision of…
This is a temporary post for 12 months to cover a secondment within the team To apply for this job please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of…
Grade: Grade 5, SCP 12 17 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time plus 4 weeks Actual Salary: £27,000 £29,288 Interview Date: Week commencing 13th October 2025 We are seeking to appoint an Examinations Manager…
Grade: Mainscale to Upper Pay Scale plus TLR 2A Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: £31,650 £49,084 plus TLR 2A £3,391 Interview Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 KS3 Lead for Maths Main Scale…
Grade: Grade 1 (SCP 2 3) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 20 Hours Per Week (7.30am 9.00am and 3.30pm 6.00pm) Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £11,300 £11,477 Interview Date: TBC The Governing Body is seeking to appoint enthusiastic and…
Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6) Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £19,242 £19,547 Interview Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025 Based at our Nursery Site on South Street, Rochdale. Working hours…
Teacher of Technology Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA Required: January 2026 Contract: Full time Permanent Salary: Schools Main Teacher Pay Scale MPS 1 6 /UPS 1 3 Kingsway Park High School is a thriving,…
To Apply for this job please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please include any qualifications that you hold. Unfortunately we do not accept…
Lead Practitioner of Maths Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA Salary: Lead Practitioner Pay Scale LP1 LP6 (£52,026 £58,857) Contract: Permanent, full time Start Date: January 2026 Kingsway Park High School is seeking an inspirational…
Teacher of Mathematics Kingsway Park High School Salary: Main Teacher Pay Scale Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP/January 2025 Location: Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher of Mathematics looking for an exciting…
Grade: Grade 1 (SCP 2 3) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 6 Hours Per Week (Spread evenly over 5 days at lunchtime) Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £3,390 £3,443 Interview Date: w/c 29th September 2025 The Governors of Milnrow…
Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4) Contract Type: Fixed Term Hours: 25 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £14,346 £14,572 Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 6th October 2025 “A PLACE TO GROW” a centre of excellent…
About the Role The role involves working closely with providers in Rochdale, Greater Manchester and across the North West. This role will work closely with the Strategic Lead for Children’s Commissioning to deliver the commissioning function across Children’s Social Care.…
To apply for this job please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the 8 essential requirements of the role profile. Please include any qualifications that you hold within your CV/supporting statement.…
Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 Hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £19,242.37 £19,547.74 Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us: St. Luke’s CE Primary is a vibrant and inclusive…
Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4) Contract Type: Fixed Term (31st August 2030) Hours: 32.5 Hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £18,650.42 £18,943.01 Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us: St. Luke’s CE Primary is…
Head of Drama Start Date: 1st January 2026 Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2B (£5,870 per annum) Contract: Permanent Location: Edgar Wood Academy, Rochdale Are you an exceptional Drama teacher ready to lead and inspire? At Edgar Wood Academy, our central…
Grade: Grade 4, SCP 7 11 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36.25 hours per week 8am to 3.45pm (30 minute unpaid lunch, daily) Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £22,246 £23,711 Interview Date: To be confirmed Thank you for your…
Contract: Casual Pay: £12.60 per hour Start Date: ASAP Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC) is an Ofsted Outstanding provider and one of the top performing sixth form colleges in the country. We are part of the Altus Education Partnership and…
Grade: NJC Grade 4 Scale Point 7 to 11 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Term time only Actual Salary: £21,686 £23,115 Per annum (Pay award pending) Interview Date: To be confirmed We are seeking to…
About the role Rochdale Borough Council is seeking a strategic and forward thinking Head of legal services (corporate) and Deputy Monitoring Officer to continue the delivery of high standards of governance, legal compliance and support the council’s ambitious regeneration programme.…
Job Title: Finance Assistant Reports to: Finance Technician Contract: 37 hrs a week, All Year Round. Fixed Term 1 Year Maternity Cover Salary: SFCA Pay Scale Points 8 11 (£25,330 £27,532) Start Date: 17th November 2025 Altus Education Partnership, a…
Grade: Grade 6, SCP 19 24 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term time only Actual Salary: £24,223 £26,755 Interview Date: To be confirmed Our Vision: A specialist SEND community inspiring Rochdale and beyond Are you…
External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (e.g. your household must pay council tax to Rochdale council) About the Role…
To Apply for this job please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please include any qualifications that you hold. Unfortunately we do not accept…
Level 3 Administrator (Communications & Reprographics) Salary: Scale Point 711 (Actual £22,105£23,560) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only Start Date: To be discussed at interview dependent on notice period Are you creative, organised and passionate about communication?…
Academy Operations Manager Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA Support Staff Pay Spine 3035 (£39,513 £44,711 FTE) 37 hours per week, Term Time + 4 weeks (43 weeks) We are seeking an experienced and dynamic operational…
This is a fixed term contract linked to specific external funding until March 2027. About the Role: We are seeking an Early Years Business Advisor to join the Childcare & Early Education Team. You will support our local early years…
About the Role Opportunities available in various community venues across Rochdale. This is a volunteer role supporting qualified ESOL tutors in delivering Talk English classes to adult learners. Classes run during term time only and typically last 2 hours per…
This role is 37 hours per week over 4 days (Tuesday Friday). Normal daily working hours in this post will be 07.00 16.45. About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Rochdale Council as a Class 2 HGV…
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough Council). About the role An exciting opportunity has…
Grade: Grade 1, SCP 1 3 Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: £2,825 £2,866 per annum Interview Date: To be confirmed The governing board of Marland Hill Primary School is seeking to…
Grade: Grade 3, SCP 5 6 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: £19,242 £19,548 Interview Date: To be confirmed The governing board of Marland Hill Primary School is seeking to recruit a…
Grade: Grade 2, SCP 3 4 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: £17,216 £17,486 Interview Date: 31st August 2025 The governing board of Marland Hill Primary School are seeking to recruit a…
Grade: Grade 6, SCP 19 24 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time plus 1 week Actual Salary: £28,284 £31,240 Interview Date: 21st August 2025 As of September 2025, Brownhill Learning Community will defederate into…
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale £12.65 per hour Rochdale Town Hall re opened to the public in March 2024 and since that time…
Do you want to play your part in making a real difference to others? Do you want to join a friendly, flexible and passionate team? Are you up for a new and exciting challenge? If yes, then we would love…
Grade: Grade 6, SCP 19 24 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours Working Pattern: Term Time Only Plus 3 weeks Actual Salary: £29,698 £32,802 Interview Date: Thursday 4th September 2025 Following the retirement of the current postholder, the Governing Board…
Grade: Grade 3, SCP 5 6 Contract Type: Casual Hours: Casual, as needed Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: £13.26 £13.47 per hour Interview Date: Week commencing 18th August Caretaker CASUAL Hours to be various as needed between 7.00am…
Salary: £40,777 £47,181 pro rata This is a permanent, term time only role. This position is part time and the ideal candidate will work a minimum of 3 hours per week. Rochdale Music Service is growing! We are looking to…
About the Role Can you tell a story, write brilliant copy, create great social media content and work as part of a team? If so, we want to hear from you. The borough of Rochdale is changing fast and we…
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale. This is a temporary role until 31st August 2026 This is a part time role working 18.5 flexible…
External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale This role is a permanent, part time position working 18.5 hours per week.…
About the role A number of exciting opportunities have become available at Rochdale Council in the Finance Service, which has a strong background and wishes to grow in its knowledge and improvements especially in areas of automation and best practice.…
Early Years & School Readiness Lead Location: Number One Riverside, Rochdale Part Time | 18.5 hours per week | Grade 8 To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please include reference to your…
About the Role We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Childcare & Early Education Team and lead the government funded expansion of wraparound childcare in Rochdale (see National Wraparound Childcare Programme Handbook a guide for local authorities (publishing.service.gov.uk)).…
Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY Learning Support Officer (with Personal Care and Personal Support) Start Date: 21 August 2025 Salary: Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine Point 8 11. Actual for TTO + 1 week…
Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY Learning Support Officer (with Personal Care) Start Date: 21 August 2025 Salary: Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine Point 8 11. Actual for TTO + 1 week £22,445 £24,396 Contract:…
Grade: Grade 3, SCP 5 6 Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 27.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: £15,777 £16,027 Interview Date: To be confirmed The Headteacher and Governors of this popular and successful primary school invite applications…
Grade: Grade 3, SCP 5 6 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only plus 1 week Actual Salary: £17,655 £17,935 Interview Date: Thursday 11th September 2025 Teaching Assistant (Level 2 Permanent) Are you passionate…
To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example. About the role The role…
Grade: SFCA Support Staff Pay Spine Points 2024 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: All year Actual Salary: £36,283 £40,462 Interview Date: 5th August 2025 Altus Education Partnership is a thriving and rapidly growing multi academy…
About the Role: We are seeking an Advanced Practitioner to be appointed to the Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) Learning Disabilities and Autism Team. The team support adults, families and informal carers live as an enjoyable and independent life as possible…
Grade: Grade 1, SCP 1 3 Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 6.25 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: £3,422 £3,475 per annum Interview Date: Thursday 17th July 2025 Ashfield Valley Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic…
About the role The Community Occupational Therapy Service in Rochdale are looking for three enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join a busy and friendly team to deliver an Equipment and Adaptations service to the residents of Rochdale. The posts comprise of…
Are you interested in being a Governor in Rochdale? We are currently looking to fill a number of Governor roles throughout schools within the Rochdale Borough. Being a Governor is a rewarding and effective way of making a voluntary contribution…
Grade: Grade 2, SCP 3 4 Contract Type: Fixed term Hours: 27.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £15,292 £15,532 Interview Date: Monday 21st July 2025 We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching…
About the role We are looking for two Early Support Keyworkers to become part of our committed and caring team, working with babies and pre school children who have Special Educational Needs, Disabilities, and complex health needs. The Early Support…
About the role An exciting position has become available to join Rochdale Borough Council’s Early Years & Childcare Advisory Team. We are a committed team that supports the Private, Voluntary and Independent sector of Early Years and Childcare registered providers…
Teaching Assistant Salary: School Support Scale 7 11 (FTE £25,584 £27,269). Actual Salary £19,416 £20,695 Start Date: 1st September 2025 Contract Type: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16…
External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale Local Living Wage: £12.60 per hour. Approximately £6,552 pro rata. About Us: Facilities…
Grade: Grade 3, SCP 5 6 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Mon Fri 8.30am 3.30pm) Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £18,646 £18,942 Interview Date: To be confirmed The Governors of Milnrow Parish CE Primary School…
Grade: Grade 5, SCP 12 17 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £20,843 £22,610 Interview Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 Broadfield Community Primary School is a thriving, diverse and welcoming school.…
Grade: Grade 3 Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 32.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £18,645 £18,941 Interview Date: TBC Teaching Assistant (KS2) required with effect from 1st September 2025 (temporary, fixed term to cover maternity leave).…
Grade: Point 19 24 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £26,842 £29,647 Interview Date: Thursday 17th July 2025 Cover Supervisor Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale Salary: School Support Scale Point 19…
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale. Do you want to play your part in marking a real difference to local residents? Do you want…
Join the Heart of Adult Care Be the Power Behind the Progress! Are you ready to make a real impact behind the scenes? Do you thrive in a fast paced, team driven environment where every day brings something new? We're…
To apply for this job please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person…
Grade: Grade 6, SCP 19 24 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 33.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £24,194 £26,801 Interview Date: Thursday 17th July 2025 We are a two form entry Voluntary Aided Church of England…
Grade: Grade 2, SCP 3 4 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 33.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: £18,628 £18,920 Interview Date: Thursday 17th July 2025 We are a two form entry Voluntary Aided Church of England…
Grade: Grade 2, SCP 3 4 Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 32.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: £18,072 £18,355 Interview Date: 9th July 2025 The Governors of Elm Wood Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a…