New Silksworth Academy as part of Extol Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

Any post at our school is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of any role advertised with confidence through the medium of English.

New Silksworth Academy currently have the following vacancies:

We currently have the following vacancies:

EARLY YEARS ROOM LEAD (2 YO Provision)
Grade: Band 8
Salary: £28,598-£30,024 (pro rata, scp 12-15), Actual £24,707-£25,939
Hours: 37 hrs per week. Term Time only 190 days + 5 additional days. Permanent.

New Silksworth Academy are seeking to appoint a committed and highly effective Early Years Practitioner to manage
the Early Learners setting (2 Year-Old Provision). The successful applicant will assist the Early Years Lead in
supporting the aims and the objectives of the Early Years.

The successful candidate should have:

• Excellent knowledgeand understanding of the Early Years Framework
• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• The ability to provide high quality care and early years learning experiences for children aged between 2-3 years
• The ability to inspire, engage and motivate young children to learn
• High expectations and experience of working as part of a team within the Early Years Foundation Stage, to provide leadership and supervision to a small staff team, ensuring that the team operates at optimum level
• To assist in the promotion of a safe, caring, respectful and inclusive environment
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In return, we can offer:

• A strong, supportive and inclusive school ethos
• A talented and hardworking staff team
• A committed approach to school improvement and development of all staff

New Silksworth Academy as part of Extol Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to
safeguard children and young people.

• This post is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (asamended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with healthconditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
• Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
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Requesting an Application Form

Application form and further details are available via the New Silksworth Academy website
https://www.newsilksworthacademy.co.uk/vacancies/

Personal information provided on application forms will be retained and used in accordance with the General Data
Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018 and other legislative provisions. Please review our Privacy Policy at
https://www.newsilksworthacademy.co.uk/vacancies/

Please email completed application forms FAO the Headteacher, Emma Robins to:
valerie.flynn@newsilksworthacademy.co.uk or post to New Silksworth Academy, Blind Lane, New Silksworth,
Sunderland, SR3 1AS. Correct postage costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 26th January 2026 (9:00am)
Shortlisting:  Monday 26th January 2026
Interviews will be held:  Thursday 29th January 2026