Jobs and Careers

ST OSWALD’S PRE-SCHOOL PART-TIME PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT

18 hours per week (Mon, Tue, Wed 8:45 – 12:15 & Thu, Fri 8:45 – 12:30)

Salary Scale 1(i) Salary Point 3

Hourly Rate £12.45 per hour

Starting ASAP – Fixed Term Contract until 18^th July 2025

Term time with holiday or retainer pay (as appropriate) during school holidays

St. Oswald’s Pre-School is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’, providing a high standard of care and education during school term time only, for children from 2 years of age. 

As part of the SEN (Special Educational Needs) Team, this role focuses on supporting children with SEN and challenging behaviours.  Due to an increase in the number of children with SEN requiring additional support, we are currently looking for a diligent and proactive Pre-School Assistant to join our team on a fixed term contract, who have experience in dealing with complex behaviours of children with SEN.  

The Pre-School is committed to fostering a caring and inclusive atmosphere, where children with SEN are supported to develop and thrive.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 Diploma or higher childcare qualification, with sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, have experience of and an interest in working with children with SEN, and have previously worked in an early years setting.

A current Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post.

Application forms can be obtained by telephoning the Council Offices on 01325 300700 or e-mailing info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or from the Council’s website www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs

Closing Date: N/A

Please send completed forms by email to info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or post to Great Aycliffe Town Council, Council Offices, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 6QF.

For further details or an informal discussion about the post, please telephone Julie Gale on 07968 379009.

29 hours per week to cover maternity leave

(Salary band 3 (ii) Point 12-17 Bar at SCP 12)

£27,711 pro rata or £14.36 per hour

A 29 hour vacancy for a Duty Manager has become available at the Oak Leaf Sports Complex to cover maternity leave.   This post will involve a range of duties to assist in the provision of an effective and high quality leisure service. You will be required to work on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends.

Applications are invited for the above post which forms part of the team within the Oak Leaf Sports Complex.

The candidate should ideally hold a recognised management qualification and have previous management experience.

The post holder must be 18 years or over, due to being required to work in licenced areas.

For further information please contact Andrew Clark, Sports Complex Manager on 01325 300600.

Application packs are linked below or can be obtained by telephoning 01325 300700 or emailing info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk.

Click here for Duty Manager Job Description 2024

Click here for Duty Manager Person Specification 2024

Duty Manager Application Form (maternity cover) 2025

Closing Date: Friday 14th March 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 24th March 2025

Oak Leaf Golf Shop

Casual Golf Shop Assistant

Pay Scale – Salary Point 1(i) 3 to 5 (Bar at Point 4)

£12.45 to £12.65 per hour

Applications are invited for the above post which forms part of the golf shop team at the Oak Leaf Golf Complex on a casual basis, as and when required.

The candidate must have previous experience of working within a customer care environment, using a computerised till system, and preferably a knowledge of the game of golf and golf products.

The position will support the current golf shop team and will include shop work.

The Golf Shop is open 7 days a week and the opening hours are between 6.30am and 10.00pm. You may therefore be required to work shifts on evenings and weekends.

For further details or an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Golf Shop on 01325 310820 or by email at golf@great-aycliffe.gov.uk

CV’s will be accepted, or an application form and job description are available on this page or can be obtained by telephoning 01325 300700 / e-mailing info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 17^th March 2025

Interview Date: Friday 21^st March 2025

Salary Scale 1(i) Salary Point 3

Hourly Rate £12.45 – £12.65 per hour

Term time with holiday or retainer pay (as appropriate) during school holidays

35.75 hours per week per week Monday to Friday

8:30am – 3:45pm plus two hours planning on a Monday evening

St. Oswald’s Pre-School is rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, providing a high standard of care and education during school term-time only, for children from 2 years of age. 

We are currently looking for a diligent and proactive Pre-School Assistant to join our team, based within the pre-school room (ages 3-4) and the ‘tots’ room (ages 2-3) where required.

The Pre-School is committed to fostering a caring and inclusive atmosphere, where all children are supported to develop and thrive.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience of working with children, hold a Level 3 Diploma or higher childcare qualification, with sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and have previously worked in an early years setting.

Experience of working with SEN children is preferred.

A current Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for these posts.

Application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01325 300700 or e-mailing info@great-aycliffe.gov.uk or from the Council’s website www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs

Closing date Friday 28^th March 2025

Interviews to be held w/c 7^th April 2025

For further details or an informal discussion about the post, please telephone Julie Gale, 07968 379009.