28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday - 37 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 31st August 2027

Pay scale

Band 11 - £42,839 – £47,526 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification - Essential (E) or Desirable (D)

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant field (i.e. estates/facilities management/construction/surveying) or equivalent experience - E

Project Management qualification i.e. Prince2, APM, RICS, CIOB or equivalent experience - E

Accredited CDM qualification - D


Skills

Computer literate with excellent understanding of Microsoft Office suite of programmes - E

Ability to work as part of a team, working effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities - E

Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative - E

Ability to remain calm and deal with challenging situations in an appropriate manner - E

Ability to collate, manage and analyse data to provide insight through trends, themes and translate into effective action plans - E

Ability to be able to present information in a logical and systematic manner and to interpret data with skill and understanding to inform strategic decision-making at school and Trust level - E

Knowledge / Experience

Proven track record of managing capital projects of varying complexity and scale across estates and facilities. - E

Experience of delivering large, complicated capital projects in relation to building maintenance, refurbishment and/or ICT services - D

Experience working within or for a Multi-Academy Trust, local authority or similar organisation, in a similar role - D

Knowledge of building and construction legislation, building regulations and planning regulations - E

Knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety, including risk assessments and method statements - E

Awareness of child protection / safeguarding issues - E

What the school offers its staff

Why work for EVAT?

It’s an exciting time to join EVAT. We have a bold vision for the future and by 2028 we are on track to have achieved four ambitious objectives, which are to:

  • Provide exceptional learning experiences and achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people
  • Build a stronger, even more resilient Trust, that is fit for the future
  • Grow our Trust sustainably, strategically and with moral purpose
  • Have a positive impact on the natural environment and create a passion for its protection and sustainability in our pupils and staff

Employee benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme membership – 17.5% employer contribution rate

Free 24/7 advice line for counselling, support and legal advice

Opportunities for training/CPD and to lead Trust transformation programmes

32 days annual leave every year + bank holidays

Bespoke induction, leadership and professional development

Hybrid/agile working opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to a Blue Light discount card

Free staff car park (EVAT main site)

EVAT is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All staff and job applicants receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Full Job Description can be found attached to this advert.

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.

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About The Education Village Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Phone number
01325 521704

Established in 2006, the Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) made up of 7 academies and schools in the borough of Darlington. We are an ambitious and growing Trust, along with the establishment of a new free school (for children and young people with special educational needs) planned in the 2026/27 academic year.

We provide education and support to over 2000 children and young people in the town and its neighbouring areas, and our mix of mainstream and specialist provision across all phases is unique. We’re an impactful Trust with extensive experience of improving schools and academies to achieve ‘good’ Ofsted ratings.

Our vision is simple:
The Education Village Academy Trust is a place where learning has no limits

Our mission is to deliver exceptional learning experiences to all our children and young people. We stretch aspirations and aim to inspire everyone who learns and works with us to reach high and achieve their potential.

Arranging a visit to The Education Village Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email PeopleTeam@educationvillage.org.uk.

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