Gibside School is a Special School providing high quality education for 140 pupils aged 2-11 years with severe learning difficulties and other complex needs including autism and profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school operates on a split site (Whickham & Blaydon) and successful candidates will be expected to work at either site.
We wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic teacher with a positive attitude and sense of humour. You must have high expectations to provide a challenging and enjoyable education for our pupils. You must be able to work as part of a team, including multidisciplinary professionals and parents/carers. We are looking for someone who is committed and enthusiastic, with good organisational and communication skills.
School prospectus and further information can be found at our website www.gibsideschool.org and visits to school are welcome.
Shortlisting is planned for Friday 6th July and interviews will be held on either Friday 13th/Monday 16th July.
If previous applicants would like to be considered then please contact Sarah Johnson at school directly.
If you are successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including disqualification by Association.
Application forms are available from the Gateshead Council website.
Job Profile
Person Specification
As a Business Development Officer for Gateshead Council learningSkills you will be responsible for engaging with employers across the North East. You will be promoting the business benefits to Apprenticeships with an aim of creating vacancies with progression opportunities. You will also promote the services of Gateshead Council learningSkills to clients within Gateshead and across the North East.
It is essential that you have knowledge and experience of Marketing and Sales as you will be required to effectively engage employers into Gateshead Council learningSkills apprenticeship offer and other learning programmes. You will be tasked to meet challenging targets set by the Education Skills Funding Agency and other funding contracts, and promote learning to employers and partners in Gateshead and across the North East.
You will attend public relation events for employers and learners to positively promote progression opportunities, therefore knowledge of promotion and outreach work is essential. You will also provide written information for a range of internal and external publications, including newsletters, information and promotional leaflets and social media, to ensure Gateshead Council communicates its key messages and policies effectively on post 16 skills and learning.
You will also be responsible for enhancing communication within learningSkills through harnessing new technology. As part of the role you will carry out such other responsibilities allocated which are appropriate to the grade of the post.
You must have 2 years face to face or business to business sales experience, ideally within sales and marketing with experience of working towards challenging sales targets. You must also have excellent written and creative skills.
You must have 3 GCSE or A levels grade 4 or Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent. You must have a can do attitude and be able to work as a team and on your own away from your desk, phone and iPad provided.
Design & Technical Services is the multi-disciplinary, award-winning consultancy within the Communities & Environment Group providing architectural and related services for Gateshead Council. We carry out a range of work including strategic design, project design and contract administration for conservation work, new-build and public realm projects.
We are seeking an Architectural Assistant, appropriately qualified to CIAT or RIBA Pt 2 standard, with significant post qualification experience, particularly in residential development. The post holder will have an interest in contract administration and be highly motivated to take responsibility for projects and when called upon to assist the work of others in a team. A broad knowledge of construction methods, site practice and contract administration is essential.
Computer and CAD skills (ideally Revit), working knowledge of CPI and NBS Specification software (ideally Create), knowledge of all relevant Codes of Practice, Statutory Regulations, and relevant legislation are essential.
The starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
You should hold a current driving licence, have access to a car or means to mobility support.
Gateshead Council are looking to recruit a telemarketing advisor to work in The Business Development Team. You will be contacting local businesses by telephone to promote the business benefits to employing an apprentice.
It is essential that you have experience of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel, Administrative and Customer Service procedures as you will be creating appointments for our officers to attend face to face meetings, telemarketing to employers across the North East and partners of Learning and Skills to create appointments for our officers and you will be responsible for recruitment and engagement of employers from our database of contacts, promoting our apprenticeship offer.
It is also essential that you have effective written and oral communication skills as you will provide information, advice and guidance to employers, members of the public and partners. You will also promote the services of Gateshead Council Learning and Skills to customers within Gateshead and across the North East, to effectively engage employers and employees onto Gateshead Council learningSkills programmes, including apprenticeships, traineeships and study programmes. You must be able to meet challenging sales targets set by the senior management team and help our young people source work experience placements with local employers. You will support the Business Development team in all recruitment and promotional activity including administrative tasks including some evening and weekend events.
You must have experience in working in a cold call sales environment and have 3 GCSE's grades A-C in Maths and English or equivalent. You must also have good customer service skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on your own.
Required from September 2018: The Governors and Head Teacher of Fellside Community Primary School are looking to appoint a motivated, caring, suitably experienced Teaching Assistant to work in our Nursery class. We are seeking a skilled, inspiring practitioner who will demonstrate excellent classroom practice and who would be committed to raising standards in our outstanding, happy and hardworking school. The successful candidate will
Hold a recognised NVQ level 3 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
Possess excellent literacy and mathematics skills
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Possess an understanding of how best to support children's personal, social and emotional wellbeing.
Have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and experience in its delivery
Hold a current and relevant first-aid qualification (or be willing to work towards achieving this)
Be able to motivate and inspire children to learn
Be able to use ICT to support learning
If successful, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, professional and talented staff team in a supportive environment with delightful children who are eager, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.
All staff at our school are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
If successful, you will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure.
Lesson observations/interviews will be held during the week of 2nd July 2018.
Letter to Candidates
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workforce Development Adviser to join the Council for a 9-12 month fixed term contract, covering a period of maternity leave.
The key function of the role is to contribute to the delivery of an effective workforce development service across the Council. Focus initially will be on supporting corporate priorities as well as service priorities within Communities & Environment and Corporate Services.
This temporary post will suit a self-motivated person who has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who wishes to further develop their career in Human Resources and Workforce Development.
The services you will support include a diverse range of employees and professionals who constantly strive to improve the quality, standards, and outcomes for the people of Gateshead. Workforce development is an integral part of this process and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a good understanding of workforce and organisational development initiatives and practice, and the application of facilitation, training and development techniques.
It is therefore essential that you hold a training, teaching or professional qualification at Level 4 or above (e.g. CTTLS, DTTLS, CIPD).
The role supports the implementation of the Workforce Plan, driven by the Council's 'Thrive' agenda. Experience of implementing organisation-wide workforce development projects and initiatives as well as providing support and advice to managers on employee engagement and people development initiatives is therefore essential.
You will be required to plan, design, deliver and/or commission and evaluate learning and development activities to meet identified service specific requirements. Experience of working in partnership with managers to produce learning and development plans, and developing, delivering and/or commissioning and evaluating a wide range of learning and development initiatives is essential.
Experience of facilitating group learning and development events, consultation events, focus groups etc. is also essential, as is experience of producing and presenting management information and performance reports. Facilitating projects to improve working practices and procedures using methods such as BPI/Lean, Service Improvement Days, Team Development Days, Task & Finish Groups, Focus Groups etc. is a requirement of the job.
You will be working in a small team, the ability to work independently but also as an effective team member is essential, as is the ability to prioritise workload and deliver to tight deadlines.
Effective written and verbal presentation and organisational skills are an important part of the role and should be demonstrated by the successful candidate.
Experience of overseeing and managing arrangements for the delivery of apprenticeships to ensure that the apprenticeship levy is maximised is desirable, as is developing, managing and promoting e-learning provision.
A secondment opportunity will be considered.
The Trading and Commercialisation Service within Gateshead Council are looking to recruit a full time Heating Engineer on a permanent basis. The role is within our Building Maintenance team to provide services to council buildings and external clients during an exciting time of service development.
The successful candidate will work at a variety of locations across Gateshead, installing, repairing and maintaining installations and will be expected to work with a lot of flexibility in terms of where they are employed.
The key roles of the post are included in the job profile and include a wide range of duties working on domestic and commercial heating and plumbing systems. At all times the successful candidate will be expected to liaise with clients and provide a high level of customer care as well as supporting safe work processes. Included in the role is the use of a Council vehicle so a full UK driving licence is essential.
It is essential that you have knowledge of maintenance and servicing regimes and relevant legislation, good verbal and written communication skills and experience of working on domestic and commercial boiler replacements and gas installations. Candidates must have working knowledge of relevant legislation including COSHH Regs. It is equally essential that you have time served / NVQ or equivalent gas and heating engineer qualification, non-domestic ACS gas qualification elements COCN1, CDGA1, CIGA1, a current CSCS card and a full (Category B) UK driving licence.
The role will involve working in locations where vulnerable adults and children are present and therefore employment will be dependent on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The role will involve working 3 weeks of 39 hours followed by a week of 32 hours, the use of a Council vehicle and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme is available as well as a number of other employee benefits of working for Gateshead Council.
For an informal discussion or to find out more, contact Steve Havery telephone 433 7326 or by email at stevehavery@gateshead.gov.uk .
From September 2018Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA - Fixed Term to 21 December 2018Grade E - GBP 18,870 - GBP 20,541 Pro Rata to part-time and term time only.
The governors are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate; Excellent classroom practice, Excellent behaviour management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. An understanding of a range of special educational needs. The desire to work with vulnerable pupils with a range of special educational needs.The post holder will be required to work one to one with a child who has an Education, Health and Care Plan.
The post will be part time (26 hrs per week, term time only) and be fixed term until 21st December 2018.
Closing date: 29th June 2018 midnight
Portobello Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. If successful you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association.
Application forms available on receipt of a large stamped addressed envelope from Mrs Carol Huntley, School Business Manager, Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Co Durham DH3 2LY or by emailing the school at portobelloprimaryschool@gateshead.gov.uk you can also apply online at www.gateshead.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 29th June 2018 at midnight.
Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint a Building Control Enforcement Officer to join the Building Control Team. The Team works to ensure that new construction complies with the Building Regulations.
You will work on investigating and inspecting Building Regulations and Dangerous Structures Enforcement issues, liaising with Building Surveyors and other employees to ensure that legislation and regulations are followed and taking enforcement action where required.
You will have 4 GCSE's grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent, strong customer service skills, and will have knowledge of the Building Control and construction process and experience of working with and negotiating with customers to resolve disputes. It is essential that you have good IT skills. You will have a current driving licence.
It is also desirable that you have knowledge of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, prosecution and enforcement processes and, have or are working towards a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent and experience of a wide range of buildings in a Building Control Environment.
Governors are seeking to appoint 1 fixed term Supervisory Assistant. The proposed working hours will be 12pm - 1pm each day.In addition to those provided in the job profile, duties would include:Supervising the entry of pupils into the dining room.When necessary, assisting pupils to collect meals from the distribution areas.Supervising table manners and, in the case of some pupils, assisting in the correct use of cutlery, cutting up of meals etc.Encouraging pupils to eat meals and try meals which are new to them.Maintaining high standards of behaviour and manners.Responsibility for wiping up spillages and clearing breakages during service time in the dining area.Supervising and encouraging good quality play in the playground, hall or classrooms, according to prevailing weather conditions.Dealing with minor accidents, spillages etc. and reporting any serious accidents/incidents to the First Aider.Ensuring relevant documentation is completed in the event of an accident/incident.Any other duties which may be required from time to time by the Head Teacher.
Interviews will take place on 12th July.
Further information is available from Mrs Moira Topping, Secretary, St Wilfrid's RC Primary School, Old Fold Road, Gateshead, NE10 0DJ. Telephone Number 0191 4771909This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association.If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure