Assistant Site Supervisor
Hope Wood Academy, Durham, SR8 3LP21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £25,989 (pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the internal promotion of a valued member of our site team, an exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Site Supervisor to join us. Their progression within the Trust reflects our commitment to recognising potential, developing talent and supporting colleagues to achieve their career aspirations.
Are you someone who enjoys fixing things, solving problems and taking pride in creating safe, welcoming environments?
Do you have hands-on maintenance, DIY, caretaking, facilities, building or trade experience and want a role where your work genuinely makes a difference every day?
This is far more than a traditional site role. Every day brings something different, from carrying out repairs and maintenance to helping ensure our school remains a safe, welcoming and positive environment for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
Whether your experience comes from facilities management, construction, maintenance, property services, a trade background or practical hands-on work, we would love to hear from you.
What Matters Most to Us
We recognise that skills, experience and attitude can be just as valuable as formal qualifications.
If you have practical maintenance skills, enjoy tackling a variety of tasks and take pride in keeping buildings and grounds in excellent condition, we encourage you to apply.
GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) is essential. However, where candidates can demonstrate relevant skills and experience, we are committed to supporting the successful candidate to achieve any required qualifications through training and professional development.
We're Looking for Someone Who Can Demonstrate:
Experience of carrying out building repairs, maintenance or practical site-related duties
An understanding of health and safety requirements and how these are applied in practice
The ability to maintain safe, secure and welcoming environments
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Positive communication and interpersonal skills when working with colleagues, contractors and visitors
Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the changing needs of a busy school environment
A willingness to learn, share good practice and develop professionally
A commitment to supporting children and young people by contributing to a positive school environment
What the school offers its staff
In Return, We Offer:
A rewarding role where your work has a direct impact on the lives of young people
A supportive and friendly team environment
The opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Support to gain relevant qualifications where required
A comprehensive induction programme
Excellent career progression opportunities across our Trust
Access to a wide range of well-being and staff support services
The opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to investing in people
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Hope Wood Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- Size
- 250 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Hope Wood Academy website
- Email address
- dorton@ascenttrust.org
Welcome to Hope Wood Academy. The academy meets the needs of students aged 2-19 years with the range of special needs. I believe our greatest resource is our dedicated team of professionals who strive to provide the very best in education and well-being for all of our pupils. Our teaching staff, support staff and multi-disciplinary professionals are all trained in understanding and meeting the needs of students who have complex needs. We work with a wide range of external agencies to ensure our students and their families are well supported. We pride ourselves on getting to know our students and families very well to enhance their learning experience.
We have a broad and balanced curriculum offer that includes the National Curriculum, therapeutic input, and extra-curricular activity. The Academy is well-supported by a number of multi-disciplinary professionals offering speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
We offer a range of curriculum pathways including accredited outcomes appropriate to individual pupil starting points and their aspirations for adulthood. The personal and social curriculum is underpinned by a range of accredited qualifications and/or experiences that develop independence skills, work based skills and community participation.
We are very proud of our Academy’s positive ethos, one that values diversity and provides equal opportunity. We have high expectations for each individual, and are committed to developing each student’s strengths and growing areas of need.
We welcome and value open and honest feedback about the academy and work with a range of stake holders to ensure the best possible experience for all students.
Hope Wood Academy is part of Ascent Multi-Academy Trust which is a partnership of five North East special schools. This partnership benefits students through shared resources, expertise and curriculum access.
We welcome new students, parents and visitors to the Academy. Please get in touch to see for yourselves the opportunities we provide.
Arranging a visit to Hope Wood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dorton@ascenttrust.org.
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