Please see the vacancies for roles in a Cleaning or Catering at multiple schools at the Trust.
Application Form and Job Descriptions can be found at at the bottom of the page.
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Lettings Co-Ordinator
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Band 3 £24,790 pro rata (actual £11,725)
Closing Date: 11/08/2025
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, all year round (weekend hours only are available)
NCEAT has a unique opportunity for a Lettings Co-ordinator to join the facilities team and support the facility rental within the Trust.
The successful candidate will work with the lettings assistants to ensure that hirers are met onsite and receive a high standard of customer service, as well as ensuring that the correct guidelines and procedures are followed in line with health and safety regulations.
This can be a busy role, as you will be the first point of contact for those hiring the facilities so strong communication skills and customer service experience is essential.
This is an ad hoc position, with working patterns usually falling on evenings and weekends, so this is an ideal role for someone looking to work flexibly, however weekend only work is available.
Please note, interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 14th August.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- Meeting new/existing customers onsite and carry out tours of facility
- Carry out inductions with new customers to the site
- Liaise with Caretakers, lettings assistant and cleaners on a regular basis to ensure smooth operational functionality of all hireable facilities
- Authorise/book in lettings for sites within the Trust
- Maintain a highly visible, friendly and approachable presence during lettings
Our Benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free Parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- The Nest, term time nursery/childcare provision
- Employee Assistance Programme – free 24/7 health and wellbeing support for all members of staff within the Trust
Peripatetic Caretaker
Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year
Salary: Band 4 £26,403 – £28,142 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 11/08/2025
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
NCEAT is looking to appoint a dependable, proactive, and conscientious Caretaker to support our facilities team. This vital role is based at Grace Darling Primary School, with occasional cover required at other schools within the Trust.
Day to day duties include opening and closing of the premises, minor maintenance and repair tasks, routine health and safety checks, and general DIY duties to support the school’s functioning.
You may be asked to provide cover at other school sites and carry out additional duties that align with the level and nature of the post. A strong awareness of safeguarding and the wellbeing of pupils is essential, as this underpins everything we do.
Please note, this role works on a split shift pattern where the hours are roughly 6:15am – 9am, 11am-12:30pm, and 3pm-6:15pm but this can be altered slightly once discussed with the Headteacher.
Please note, interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 14th August.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that external areas of the property are kept free from litter and debris, bins are emptied regularly and main access routes and agreed areas are kept clear of leaves, snow and ice.
- Provide induction to contractors visiting the site.
- Ensure that all ventilation, access and exit points operate effectively and that firefighting appliances are readily accessible and properly maintained.
Our Benefits:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 free health & wellbeing support
- The Nest – On-site, term-time childcare provision
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A supportive, welcoming team and a commitment to your professional development