We currently have the following vacancies:
Breakfast Club Supervisory Assistant
- Grade 1 (SCP 3) £22,737 per annum pro-rata for part time and term-time only.
- 5 hrs per week
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Supervisory Assistant to join our team at the school. The post will commence on 4th September 2024.
The successful candidate will be available to work from 7:45am until 8:45am Monday to Friday during term time. The role involves helping to care for the children and supervise breakfast time activities.
The successful candidate will:
- Supervising the washing of hands and entry of the children into the dining hall
- Help prepare and serve meals
- Assisting pupils where necessary
- Developing and encouraging good table manners
- Actively encouraging pupils in safe, enjoyable games
- Being responsible for the care and supervision of the children before, during and after the meal
- To ensure the health and safety of all children in the club including assisting in the accurate keeping of registers, first aid, medicines, risk assessments, security and fire regulations.
Employee benefits include: –
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite parking
- Simplyhealth
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
Calculation of term time only
Term time only plus is calculated based on the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 39 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement – 5.4 weeks (26 days) or 6.4 weeks (31 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
39 weeks (term time) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
39 weeks (term time) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Closing date for applications is 17th July 2024 (noon) The selection process will be based upon how well the applicant meets the job description/personal specification, and a structured panel interview on 19th July 2024 in school.
Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via this website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.
For a confidential conversation regarding the role or school, please contact Miss Allison Boustead, Acting Head Teacher on 01388 814399.
The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches will be carried out for short-listed candidates prior to interview, and you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.
Cleaner
- Grade 1 (SCP 3) £22,737 per annum pro rata
- 5 hours per week/whole time
South Hetton Primary School is one of seven schools which form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in East Durham, South Hetton Primary is a friendly and welcoming school which serves the community. We are seeking to appoint a cleaner to join our team on a fixed term contract up to one year, with the role commencing in September 2024.
The successful candidate will be available to work from 3.30pm until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday all year.
The successful candidate will:
- Clean designated areas of the school as allocated by the Head Teacher. These areas may be changed, depending on the needs of the school.
- Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning in a variety of teaching areas. Cleaning of public areas, corridors, etc. children’s and staff toilets.
- Polishing and dusting of fixtures and fittings.
Where appropriate, after instruction, use of powered equipment. - To follow Health and Safety codes. Health and Hygiene code of practice in relation to cleaning, e.g. C.O.S.H.H, siting of warning cones, etc.
- To report faulty equipment to the Caretaker as necessary.
- Any other cleaning duties as directed by the Head Teacher.
- A willingness to undergo training as and when required for the job.
- Be reliable and trustworthy.
Protective clothing
You will be issued with protective clothing such as tabard/overall, rubber gloves and these should be worn at all times for your protection. You are to be responsible for laundering the garments and the Head Teacher will decide when articles need replacing.
Employee benefits include: –
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
Calculation of term time only
Term time only plus is calculated based on the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 39 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement – 5.4 weeks (26 days) or 6.4 weeks (31 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
39 weeks (term time) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
39 weeks (term time) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Closing date for applications is 5th July 2024 (noon) The selection process will be based upon an observation of teaching, how well the applicant meets the job description/personal specification, and a structured panel interview on 11th July 2024 in school.
Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via this website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.
For a confidential conversation regarding the role or school, please contact Mrs Nicola Mayo, Head Teacher on 0191 526 1662.
The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches will be carried out for short-listed candidates prior to interview, and you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.
School Governor
Become a School Governor with Tudhoe Learning Trust and make a difference to children’s lives and standard of education in your local community.
We are looking for new governors to support a range of Primary schools throughout County Durham that are part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Our governors work closely with their school and the Trust Board to support the ongoing communication and development by enabling the school to aspire to and achieve the highest standards of education and care.
Becoming a governor is an excellent form of volunteering and can be a very rewarding experience. Governors have a vital part to play in ensuring the children develop and thrive academically, socially, culturally and spiritually in the safest environments possible. There are lots of opportunities to learn new skills, working with others to help benefit the education of children within our schools.
The most important qualities for any governor are a commitment to the welfare and achievement of the children, a desire to make a positive contribution to the school, common sense, and a willingness to commit time to the role. Many of the functions of the governing body are statutory or have a legal framework. To carry out our core strategic roles, governors need to be able to think strategically, challenge, monitor, but also support. The governing body may also be called upon to consider complaints from parents.
The role of a Governor
- Attend meetings. These are held three times a year, usually early afternoon but sometimes during the school day, and can last up to 2 hours
- Play an active role in monitoring and decision making
- Learn all you can about the school
- Be approachable to staff and parents, but make sure you are clear about your role
- Always represent the school positively
- As a governor, you are one of a group and must never act alone
- Always support the decisions of the LGB and Trust Board
- Have your say on decisions in meetings, and vote in the way you wish, but then support the outcomes of the vote, even if you disagree with them
- Always observe confidentiality. You will get to know a lot of highly sensitive and confidential information. Do not discuss this with anyone who is not a governor.
The experiences of school governorship look great on any CV, and can create career opportunities in the future.
We welcome governors from a diverse range of backgrounds, skills and experience to join our team.
If you have an interest in and commitment to improving education and would like to make a difference within your local community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing the application form and returning to recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk
If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities, please contact the individual school and speak to the Head Teacher.
How we recruit…
To assess suitability we:
- Will usually advertise (internally / externally)
- Will always be clear about our commitment to safeguarding
- Will always have a clear person specification and job description that is written specifically for that role that contains information about safeguarding
- Will always require an application form to be completed
- Will NEVER accept a CV
- Will always take up references for all shortlisted candidates
- Will require references to be independent and verified
- Will never accept an open reference
- Will always follow a formal selection process to ensure competency
- Will keep detailed records (securely) of all our selection processes
- Will never make an unconditional offer of employment
- Will always require a DBS and will make judgement about what level of disclosure is required according to the post and the type of work involved
Applicants should read all of the information within the advert and all supplementary information very carefully and follow the instructions when applying.
