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Lettings Assistant

North Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6EJ

This job expired on 27 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary - £3015.73 pa & RLW supplement of £139.84 pa.

Lettings Assistant job summary

All of the Gosforth Group academies hire out facilities to the local community for sporting and cultural activities. This occurs outside of curriculum time meaning that the academies operate until 9:00 pm weekdays and during weekends.

Lettings Assistants ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for community customers who use academy facilities. These facilities vary depending on the school but may include sports hall, exercise studios, classrooms and outdoor areas.

The Lettings Assistant will:

• Ensure that areas are ready for use as per the booking system.
• Be familiar with the safe operating practices and ensure that all areas are safe to be used.
• Set out equipment as required and ensure that storage areas are kept tidy.
• Action and report any defects or damage.
• Undertake ad hoc cleaning to ensure that the facilities are always presentable.
• Open up and close buildings as well as maintaining site security.
• Maintain a positive relationship with customers including the handling of compliments, suggestions and complaints.
• Carry out other operational or administrative duties connected with the operation of the use of the facilities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The successful candidate will have experience of working with members of the public in a customer care type role which does not have to be sport related.
• An awareness of health and safety is essential, however support will be available from the central team.
• A calm and thoughtful approach will be required to resolve any challenges to delivering the best possible service to customers.
• The safety of our pupils is paramount; therefore, it is essential that the successful post holder is committed to child protection and safeguarding.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

The following shifts require to be covered on a permanent basis. Applicants can identify which shift or shifts they wish to be considered for. We are also recruiting for casual Lettings Assistants who can work at any Academy as and when required.

Gosforth Academy

Wed 16:45 to 21:15

Great Park Academy

Mon 16:45 to 21:15

Tues 16:45 to 21:15

Wed 16:45 to 21:15

Thurs 16:45 to 21:15

Sat 8:45 to 12:15

Callerton Academy

Mon 16:45 to 21:15

Tues 16:45 to 21:15

Wed 16:45 to 21:15

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: people@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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.

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 North Gosforth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 562 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Gosforth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-gosforth-academy

Come to work in a thriving community. The Gosforth Group is a multi-academy trust consisting of six schools (Gosforth Academy, Gosforth Junior High Academy, North Gosforth Academy, Jesmond Park Academy, Callerton Academy and Great Park Academy) committed to providing a superb education for students from Year 5 through to Year 13. 

North Gosforth Academy is a small secondary school with a strong focus on providing high quality education in a safe, happy and caring environment. Community is at the heart of what we do. Each student is a valued member of the academy and given opportunities which will allow them to thrive as an individual, both academically and in their own personal development.

Students receive a first class education from our team of enthusiastic, dedicated teachers and our pastoral and support staff. We have high expectations of both ourselves and of our students, and we strive to develop their talents and help them succeed. We offer a diverse and broad curriculum with both academic and vocational learning opportunities for all and a subject mix that both engages and inspires. We recognise the value of enrichment opportunities and a holistic approach to student development. We have dedicated timetabled sessions focussed on extra-curricular activities, career opportunities and post-16 progression.

Our aim is that having this rich school experience means that our students leave the academy well equipped to thrive in a busy, challenging, modern world.

We are very proud of what we do at North Gosforth Academy.

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