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:

Site Supervisor

Full time – Permanent (Whole Time) 37 hrs per week

Required for May 2025

Band 6 - £25,183 - £25,584

New Silksworth Academy is a happy, inclusive and successful school. It is made up of New Silksworth Infant Academy and New Silksworth Junior Academy, and is part of the Extol Trust, a family of 8 schools from Sunderland, Hartlepool, Stockton and Middlesbrough.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Site Supervisor to support New Silksworth Academy’s site team. The successful candidate should:

• Have previous experience in a similar role.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Have good ICT skills including the adept use of various Microsoft Applications.
• Have experience of working in a facilities management role.
• Have the ability to ensure the smooth running of school premises.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with staff, contractors and parents.

In return, we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-mannered children.
• A welcoming and professional team.
• Strong support for further professional development.

The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to further develop their knowledge and skills in all aspects of school maintenance and someone who will play a pivotal role in supporting our school and its environment.

New Silksworth Academy as part of Extol Academy 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 (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 the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Please email completed application forms to: valerie.flynn@newsilksworthacademy.co.uk or post by Royal Mail to New Silksworth Academy by the closing date specified.

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Closing date for applications: Friday 25th April 2025, 5pm

Shortlisting: Monday 28th April 2025

Interviews will be held: Thursday 1st May 2025