Vacancies

Office Administrator

• Grade 4 (SCP 5-8) £23,500 – £24,702 per annum
• (pro-rata- Term Time working)
• Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School
• 37 hrs per week

Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School is one of seven schools that forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust.  We are seeking to appoint an experienced Office Administrator to join our team at Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be available to work from 8am until 4pm Monday to Thursday, 8am until 3.30pm Friday during term time only. It may be necessary to be flexible on these times on occasions.  

This is a stand-alone position with support from colleagues in the school and across the Trust, a handover will be provided. The post will commence as soon as possible, but once the recruitment check are complete.

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Have administration experience of working in a busy office
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents/carers and colleagues
• Be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate a flexible attitude to work
• Build effective relationships with different teams within the School and Trust
• Manage workload effectively, work to deadlines
• Experience of word, excel and preferably Finance and MIS System

Employee benefits include: –

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

Closing date for applications:          26^th September 2024 (noon)

Interviews will be held on:              1^st October 2024

Premises Manager

• Permanent
• Grade 5 (SCP 7-12) £24,294 – £26,421 per annum
• 37hrs per week whole time

Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in East Durham, Acre Rigg Academy is a friendly and welcoming school that serves the community within the town of Peterlee.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Premises Manager to join our team at the Academy. The hours of work are split shifts working Monday-Thursday 6am-9.30am and 2pm-6pm, and Friday 6am-9.30am and 2pm-5.30pm.

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Ensure that buildings and site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action as required.
• Daily maintenance of the whole school and cleaning to part.
• Act as the designated key holder for the school premises.
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Undertake minor repairs (i.e. those not requiring, qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site (including painting and decorating).
• Arrange regular maintenance, safety checks and emergency repairs.
• Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales.
• Monitor consumables and stock and order when needed through the office staff.
• Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to The Head Teacher immediately.
• Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.
• Basic grounds maintenance – snow clearing, salting during adverse weather, litter picking, bin emptying.

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

Closing date for applications:                    18^th September 2024 (Noon)

Interviews will be held on:                        23^rd September 2024

Teaching Assistant Apprentice

• National Minimum Wage for Apprentices – £6.40 per hour

Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools which forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust.  Situated in Peterlee, Acre Rigg Academy is a friendly and welcoming school that serves the community.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us during autumn term for a period of up to 18 months. The role is based on 32.5 hours per week and 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.

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.

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

Cleaner

• Grade 1 (SCP 3) £22,737 per annum pro rata
• (actual salary £3,072 per annum)
• 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 until July 2025, with the role commencing once conditional offer checks are satisfactory.

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

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.