Vacancies

Teaching Assistant Apprentice

• National Minimum Wage for Apprentices – £7.55 per hour
• (Teaching Assistant Level 3)

Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools which forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust.  We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us in September 2025 for a period of up to 16 months. The role is based in Acre Rigg Academy and offered at 32.5 hours per week and on a term-time basis. Within your apprenticeship you may be required to work different year groups, supporting teaching & learning in a variety of ways, including group work and one to one support, with the aim that all pupils can access our curriculum.

As an apprentice you will develop skills, knowledge and experience of working within Education and
you will also develop:

• An understanding of current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’
  Part 1, Safeguarding policies, prevent strategy.
• Recognise different stages of child development through school e.g. transition between key
  stages and year groups.
• Support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning.

Employee benefits include: –

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

The successful candidate will:

• have 5 GCSE’s at Grades A-C/9-4 (including English and Maths) or hold an equivalent and relevant qualification
• communicate effectively in a variety of situations and with people at all levels
• be reliable, flexible who has passion for working in schools
• be able to work effectively as part of a team

You will study towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification via Woodspeen Training Services.

Closing date for applications:    12th June 2025 (noon)

Interviews will be held on:        17th June 2025 (am)

Teaching Assistant Apprentice

• National Minimum Wage for Apprentices – £7.55 per hour
• (Teaching Assistant Level 3)

Tudhoe Colliery Primary School is one of seven schools which forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us in September 2025 for a period of up to 16 months. The role is based in Tudhoe Colliery Primary School and offered at 32.5 hours per week and on a term-time basis. Within your apprenticeship you may be required to work different
year groups, supporting teaching & learning in a variety of ways, including group work and one to one support, with the aim that all pupils can access our curriculum.

As an apprentice you will develop skills, knowledge and experience of working within Education and
you will also develop:

• An understanding of current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’
  Part 1, Safeguarding policies, prevent strategy.
• Recognise different stages of child development through school e.g. transition between key
  stages and year groups.
• Support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning.

Employee benefits include: –

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

The successful candidate will:

• have 5 GCSE’s at Grades A-C/9-4 (including English and Maths) or hold an equivalent and relevant qualification
• communicate effectively in a variety of situations and with people at all levels
• be reliable, flexible who has passion for working in schools
• be able to work effectively as part of a team

You will study towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification via Woodspeen Training Services.

Closing date for applications:    12th June 2025 (noon)

Interviews will be held on:        16th June 2025 (am)

Head Teacher

• Head Teacher L20- L25 (£79,475 – £89,830)
• Permanent Position Commencing January 2026

An exciting career opportunity has arisen within Tudhoe Learning Trust for a Head Teacher looking to further develop their career and take on a new challenge. Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School, Newton Aycliffe is one of the seven schools within the trust and is a friendly and welcoming school.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and ambitious senior leader to join our team and drive our development plan. This role will suit a senior leader looking to widen their existing experience and expertise within a primary school, with potential scope for further career development as our trust continues to grow.

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Demonstrate a successful tenure as a senior leader of a primary school for a minimum of 3 years.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership to grow a culture of excellence and continual improvement.
• Demonstrate clarity of thought and direction to drive school improvement.
• Be wholly committed to pupil and staff achievement with high expectation.
• Safeguard all pupils and ensure a safe working and learning environment.
• Manage school budgets effectively ensuring best value and outstanding service delivery.
• Maintain an inclusive working and learning environments for all.
• Live Trust values and promote our ethos.

Employee benefits include: –

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Simplyhealth
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Closing date for applications:    13th June 2025 (noon)

Interviews will be held on:       W/C 23rd June 2025

Transition Teacher

• Acre Rigg Academy
• Transition Teacher (Year 3/4)
• MPS/UPS
• Full Time – Permanent

An exciting opportunity exists within our Trust for a highly experienced Teacher to join our team at Acre Rigg Academy, Peterlee from 1^st September 2025. The post will be permanent and may attract a TLR allowance depending upon specialist expertise.  

The role will teach year 3/4 in an inclusive learning base on a morning and cover PPA (4 classes) on an afternoon ensuring planning and delivering lessons to the highest of standards.    

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who will be able to:

• Set the highest of expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Promote at least good progress and outcomes for all groups of pupils.
• Demonstrate an in-depth subject knowledge for all subjects within the National Curriculum
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons that are engaging and challenging, within a transition class     (year 3/4).
• Adapt teaching and differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Be committed to valuing every child.
• Put the needs of children above all else.
• Engage with parents.
• Manage behaviour effectively and in line with school policy.
• Assess accurately in line with school policy.
• Promote extra-curricular activities and opportunities to enrich children’s learning.
• Demonstrate the flexibility and knowledge required to work across KS1 & KS2 curriculums.
• Show a commitment to working collaboratively within the Trust.

The successful applicant will work in Key Stage Two but will be required to deliver a Key Stage One curriculum. Please note that this post is not appropriate for ECTs.

Employee benefits include: –

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Simplyhealth
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Closing date for applications:    14th May 2025 (noon)

Interviews will be held on:       19th May 2025

Classroom Teacher

• Acre Rigg Academy
• MPS / UPS
• Full Time – Permanent

An exciting opportunity exists within our Trust to appoint a highly experienced KS2 practitioner who has proven classroom experience and evidence of raising standards and an excellent knowledge of the current curriculum framework to join our dedicated and hard-working team of staff. The role will be based at Acre Rigg Academy, Peterlee from 1^st September 2025. The post will be permanent and may attract a TLR allowance depending upon specialist expertise.

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who will be able to:

• Set the highest of expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Promote at least good progress and outcomes for all groups of pupils.
• Demonstrate an in-depth subject knowledge for all subjects within the National Curriculum
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons that are engaging and challenging.
• Adapt teaching and differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Be committed to valuing every child.
• Put the needs of children above all else.
• Engage with parents.
• Manage behaviour effectively and in line with school policy.
• Assess accurately in line with school policy.
• Promote extra-curricular activities and opportunities to enrich children’s learning.
• Demonstrate the flexibility required to work across KS2.
• Show a commitment to working collaboratively within the Trust.

The successful applicant will work in KS2. Please note that this post is not appropriate for ECTs.

Employee benefits include: –

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Simplyhealth
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Closing date for applications:    14th May 2025 (noon)

Interviews will be held on:       19th May 2025

Teaching Assistant

• Grade 4 (SCP 5-8) £24,790–£25,992 per annum
• (pro-rata – Term Time working)
• Fixed Term Contract
• Shield Row Primary School
• 32.5 hrs per week

Shield Row Primary School is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust.  We are seeking to appoint a qualified Teaching Assistant to join our team on a Fixed Term Contract starting on 2^nd September 2025 until 17th July 2026 working in reception. The hours of work will be 8.30am until 4pm Monday to Friday during term time.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of classroom practice.
• Be responsive, flexible and sensitive to the differing needs of pupils. Including those with SEND.
• Have experience of delivering well-structured interventions.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Use ICT competently both in classroom practice and for own professional work.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work flexibly with a commitment to continuity and quality of education.
• Be focused and driven to ensure that all children fulfil their potential.
• Be innovative and seek to continually develop.

Employee benefits include: –

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Simplyhealth Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Closing date for applications:    6^th June 2025 (noon)

Interviews will be held on:       13^th June 2025 (am)  

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.