Level 2 Learning Support Assistant

(Fixed Term)

Salary: N3 £24,404- £24,790 per annum pro rata

Actual salary: £9,345 - £9,492

Hours: 16.25 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term (01/09/2025-17/07/25)

Location: Kingston Park Primary School

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life. 

We are a family of 10 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Our beliefs and school ethos at Kingston Park Primary includes:

• Treating everyone with respect.
• Being committed to building positive relationships with children and adults.
• Living by the school values of growth, respect and determination.
• Engaging with evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning
• Believing that learning the basic skills in maths and English are essential for children to make good progress across the curriculum.
• Always continuing to improve and learn as a teaching assistant.
• Embracing diversity – everybody is welcome.
• Prioritising the well-being of pupils and staff.

What we can offer:

• Commitment to CPD and teacher development.
• Commitment to pupil and staff wellbeing.
• A diverse school community with fantastic pupils and families.
• Extensive school grounds, spacious classrooms and wonderful facilities.
• Happy, friendly, welcoming and supportive staff
• Being part of a committed and supportive Trust that prioritises staff and pupils. 

The successful candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Kingston Park Primary School, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason. 

Please apply by completing the support staff application form and returning it to northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: 30^th June 2025

Shortlisting date: 1^st / 2^nd July 2025

Interview dates are likely to be: Monday 7^th and Tuesday 8^th July 2025

Applications should be returned to: northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

SMART Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Each successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and satisfy a range of pre-employment checks.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Teaching Assistant – 2 Year old Provision

Salary: Grade 4 £24,790 - £25,183 (SCP 5 – 6)  

Hours: 17.5 hours - TTO

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026)

Location: Stephenson Memorial Primary School

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life. 

We are a family of 10 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Gateshead who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Smart are recruiting for Teaching Assistant at Stephenson Memorial Primary School.

 What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community
• The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust
• Attractive salaries
• Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.
• Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only
• Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing
• Learning and development tailored to your role

The ideal candidate would have:

• Commitment to the ethos of the school
• The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
• The ability to work as part of a team effectively
• The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Stephenson Memorial Primary School, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason. 

Please apply by completing the application form and returning it to EPM at northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: 27 June 2025

Shortlisting date: 30 June 2025

Interview date is likely to be: W/C 7 July 2025

Applications should be returned to: EPM

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

Teaching Assistant with SEND

Salary: Grade 4 £24,790 - £25,183 (SCP 5 – 6)  

Hours: 32.5 - TTO

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026)

Location: Stephenson Memorial Primary School

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life. 

We are a family of 10 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Gateshead who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Smart are recruiting for Teaching Assistant at Stephenson Memorial Primary School.

 What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community
• The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust
• Attractive salaries
• Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.
• Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only
• Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing
• Learning and development tailored to your role

The ideal candidate would have:

• Commitment to the ethos of the school
• The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
• The ability to work as part of a team effectively
• The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Stephenson Memorial Primary School, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason. 

Please apply by completing the application form and returning it to EPM at northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: 27 June 2025

Shortlisting date: 30 June 2025

Interview date is likely to be: W/C 7 July 2025

Applications should be returned to: EPM

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

Teaching Assistant with SEND (KS2)​​​​​​

Salary: Grade 4 £24,790 - £25,183 (SCP 5 – 6)  

Hours: 32.5 - TTO

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 – or until the post holder returns) This is to cover a secondment.

Location: Stephenson Memorial Primary School

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life. 

We are a family of 10 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Gateshead who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Smart are recruiting for Teaching Assistant at Stephenson Memorial Primary School.

 What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community
• The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust
• Attractive salaries
• Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.
• Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only
• Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing
• Learning and development tailored to your role

The ideal candidate would have:

• Commitment to the ethos of the school
• The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
• The ability to work as part of a team effectively
• The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Stephenson Memorial Primary School, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason. 

Please apply by completing the application form and returning it to EPM at northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: 27 June 2025

Shortlisting date: 30 June 2025

Interview date is likely to be: W/C 7 July 2025

Applications should be returned to: EPM

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

                                                SMART Multi Academy Trust

                                                   Mountfield Primary School

Teacher Key Stage 1 (ECTs are welcome to apply)

The Board of Trustees of SMART Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Year 2 teacher for Mountfield Primary School. At Mountfield Primary School, we believe that learning should be a rewarding, enjoyable and inspiring experience for everyone. To achieve this, we constantly strive to deliver teaching that is based on a broad balanced curriculum that is also creative. We do this in an environment where children are valued, successes celebrated, and all are empowered to take responsibility and aspire to be the very best they can be. If you provide high quality teaching and have a natural enthusiasm for improving the life opportunities of our children, this could be the job for you.

The successful applicant will be a teacher who:

• Can plan and provide inspirational, contemporary and relevant learning experiences
• Demonstrates excellent, classroom practice
• Has high expectations of themselves and their children
• Is highly motivated and skilled at monitoring and target setting to enhance and accelerate children’s learning
• Makes learning real, in order to unlock pupil engagement, stimulate curiosity, provide deeper thinking and a passion for learning
• Has curriculum expertise and confidence and can offer a specialism
• Is committed to developing and sustaining excellent relationships across the whole school community
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is fully committed to achievement, enjoyment and inclusion
• Thrives on challenge and implementing change to meet our shared school vision.

School visits are most welcome w/b 23^rd June 2025.  Please contact the school office on 0191 2853793 to arrange this.

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (Part A, B and C) and Safer Recruitment Form by the closing date.

Key Dates

Closing date:    Noon, Friday 27^th June 2025

Shortlist:            Friday 27^th June 2025 - pm

Interviews:        Wednesday 2nd July 2025

SMART Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS if one is not already in place, and satisfy a range of pre-employment checks.  Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up prior to interview.

Level 2 Learning Support Assistant

(Fixed Term)

Salary: N3 FTE per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Contract Type: Fixed Term (01/09/2025-17/07/25)

Location: Kingston Park Primary School

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life. 

We are a family of 10 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Our beliefs and school ethos at Kingston Park Primary includes:

• Treating everyone with respect.
• Being committed to building positive relationships with children and adults.
• Living by the school values of growth, respect and determination.
• Engaging with evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning
• Believing that learning the basic skills in maths and English are essential for children to make good progress across the curriculum.
• Always continuing to improve and learn as a teaching assistant.
• Embracing diversity – everybody is welcome.
• Prioritising the well-being of pupils and staff.

What we can offer:

• Commitment to CPD and teacher development.
• Commitment to pupil and staff wellbeing.
• A diverse school community with fantastic pupils and families.
• Extensive school grounds, spacious classrooms and wonderful facilities.
• Happy, friendly, welcoming and supportive staff
• Being part of a committed and supportive Trust that prioritises staff and pupils. 

The successful candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Kingston Park Primary School, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason. 

Please note that there are multiple vacancies for this role.

Please apply by completing the support staff application form and returning it to northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: 30^th June 2025

Shortlisting date: 1^st / 2^nd July 2025

Interview dates are likely to be: Monday 7^th and Tuesday 8^th July 2025

Applications should be returned to: northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

SMART Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Each successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and satisfy a range of pre-employment checks.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

SMART Multi-Academy Trust

North Fawdon Primary School

Teacher Key Stage 2 (1fte)

Dates: 1st September 2025

Salary: MPS 1 - 6

Contract term: Maternity Cover

North Fawdon Primary is a 3-11 Primary school with approximately 180 pupils on roll. We are a hard-working, nurturing, and welcoming school, rated Good by Ofsted. We are part of the SMART Multi Academy Trust and the Academy would be your employer. North Fawdon is small, but mighty!

We are looking for a teacher to work within our close-knit and supportive Key Stage 2 team. The post is for a Year 5 teacher covering maternity leave.

The successful candidate will:

· Want to make a difference to children’s lives and their educational outcomes.

· Be hard-working and enthusiastic practitioners, committed to raising standards

· Believe that learning should be a rewarding, enjoyable and inspiring experience for every child

· Strive to deliver teaching based on a broad and balanced curriculum where children are valued and successes celebrated.

· Have a desire to join us on our journey with Relational and Restorative Practice.

· Be able to articulate clear thinking around what makes good and outstanding teaching through a deep understanding of how pupils learn.

· Caring, considerate and inclusive and someone who understands our school motto of

‘Be Brave, Dream Big and Inspire Others’.

School visits are most welcome. Please contact the school office on 0191 285 1350 to arrange this.

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (Part A, B and C) and Safer Recruitment Form by the closing date.

Key Dates

Closing date: Noon, Thursday 3 July 2025

Shortlist: Thursday 3 July 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 8 July 2025

SMART Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS if one is not already in place, and satisfy a range of pre-employment checks. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up prior to interview.

SMART Multi Academy Trust

Wyndham Primary School

Class Teacher – Year 5

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Wyndham Primary School as a Class Teacher. This school has Academy status and is one of 11 schools within the Smart Multi-Academy Trust.

Wyndham Primary School is a vibrant, warm and welcoming place. The successful candidates will join a dedicated, hardworking team who are committed to raising standards throughout the school whilst maintaining a broad, balanced and creative curriculum. We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated teacher to join our committed and exceptional school team.

The successful applicant will be a teacher who:

• Is an enthusiastic practitioner who is committed to providing outstanding

learning experiences for all pupils, and who has a proven track record for  

achieving excellent pupil progress.

• Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice. 
• Can play a full part in whole school strategic planning and development.
• Is able to work effectively with parents to provide the best for their children.
• Has high expectations of themselves and their children. 
• Is highly motivated and skilled at monitoring and target setting to enhance and

              accelerate children’s learning.  

• Is committed to developing and sustaining excellent relationships across the

whole school community. 

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills. 
• Has experience of teaching in KS2 (including teaching placements). 

Benefits of working for Smart Trust

• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for cross Trust collaboration
• Access to Trust networking events and conferences
• Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers and cycle to work.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and support and training will be provided. 

Visits are encouraged on Tuesday 24^th June 2025 at 3.45pm  Please call our office on 0191 285 3895 to book a place. You will be able to meet the team and have a look around our fantastic KS2 facilities.

Completed Application Form and Safe Recruitment Form should be emailed to: northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 27^th June 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 30^th June 2025

Observations & Interviews: Friday 4^th July 2025

SMART Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and satisfy a range of pre-employment checks.  Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

SMART Multi Academy Trust

Cheviot Primary School

Fixed Term Primary Teacher (MPS 1-6)

£31,650 - £43,607

Required 1st September 2025 to 31^st August 2026

Are you ready for an employment opportunity in a vibrant and exciting primary school? Do you relish being part of a highly successful team, working in a school that leads by example? If so, we want to hear from you!

Cheviot Primary School is part of the SMART Multi Academy Trust. We are a family of 11 primary schools and we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives.

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.

We are looking to recruit a class teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to make their mark in providing a world-class learning experience for our children.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in further developing our commitment to providing the best possible education and learning experiences for our children.  Additionally, we would like someone who positively promotes inclusion, has high expectations for all and who has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Our ideal candidates can offer us:
• A passion for making a transformational difference to the lives of children
• The ability to plan stimulating, relevant and challenging learning that is memorable
• Professional reflection on children’s learning and their teaching
• Collaborative working skills
• The highest expectation of themselves and all children

In return, we can offer:

• A highly skilled, creative, committed and supportive staff team
• Strong partnerships with parents and other schools within the Academy Trust
• Personalised CPD and bespoke training opportunities
• Exceptional pupils
• A supportive, thriving Local Governing Board

Visit to the school are warmly encouraged. Please call our school office on 0191 2869324 to book a visit.

Dates and times available are:
Wednesday 18^th June 9:30am

Thursday 19^th June 1:30pm
Friday 20^th June 10:30am

Tuesday 24^th June 2pm

 ​​​​Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025

Interviews: Week beginning 30^th June 2025
  
SMART Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and satisfy a range of pre-employment checks.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise. Please also note that if you do not hear from us within a few days of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.

Job Advert: Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Salary: £21,000 per annum (pro rata) actual £3,994

Hours: 7.5 hours per week, term time only, Hours varying between 11:20am -13:10pm - daily.

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

Location: Stocksfield Avenue Primary School

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.

We are a family of 11 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Gateshead who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Smart are recruiting for Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant at Stocksfield Avenue Primary School.

What we can offer you:

· Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners

· Excellent personal and professional development opportunities

· An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community

· The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust

· Attractive salaries

· Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.

· Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only

· Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.

· Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing

· Learning and development tailored to your role

The ideal candidate would have:

· Commitment to the ethos of the school

· The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning

· The ability to work as part of a team effectively

· The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Stocksfield Avenue Primary School but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason.

Please apply by completing the application form and returning it to EPM at northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 27 June 2025 – 12pm

Interview date is likely to be: Friday 4 July 2025

Applications should be returned to: northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

Please also note that in all cases written references may be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

Learning Support Assistant

SEND

Salary: N04 £25,584 - £26,409 FTE

Hours: 32.5 hours per week 8.30am-3.30pm

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/08/2026 due to funding allocation

Term time only

Location: Stocksfield Avenue Primary School

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.

We are a family of 11 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Smart are recruiting for Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) with SEND at Stocksfield Avenue Primary School

What we can offer you:

· Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners

· Excellent personal and professional development opportunities

· An experienced and talented team of staff with supportive Trustees and wider School / community

· The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust

· Attractive salaries

· Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.

· Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only

· Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.

· Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing

· Learning and development tailored to your role

The ideal candidate would have:

· Commitment to the ethos of the school

· The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning

· The ability to work as part of a team effectively

· The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason.

Please apply by completing the support staff application form and returning it to northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025 at 12pm

Shortlisting date: Friday 27th June 2025 at 12pm

Interviews: Monday 7th July Applications should be returned to: northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.

Trustee Recruitment                                                                                                                                                               

Do you have a passion to see children’s life-chances transformed in northeast England? Are you ready to apply your skills at Board level to support a leading group of schools to grow and thrive?  If you answered ‘yes‘ to these questions, please consider whether you could join us as a Trustee of Smart Multi Academy Trust. This could be a great opportunity for you to give back some time, expertise and enthusiasm to help develop our trust to benefit the pupils, families and staff at our wonderful primary schools.  

Our Trust 

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.  

We are a family of 8 primary schools currently all in Newcastle upon Tyne who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well. Many of our pupils are disadvantaged but we work hard to prevent this being a barrier and ensuring every single one is advantaged by the education and opportunities we provide.  

We are entering an exciting growth phase which will see us adding more schools to our Trust. This will give us increased resource to widen and improve our networks that help us support the pupils, families and our employees to thrive. To do this well we need committed and engaged trustees who can advise and support this work. 

Smart Multi-Academy Trust - our Vision & Values

Our values are the principles to which we work and are central to all that we do as a Trust and in the life of our schools. It is important that each of our schools retain their own unique character reflective of their community, however all of us share our vision and values.

We care committed to following an ethical approach based on trust, empathy and respect in which everyone is included and supported to be the best they can be.

At Smart we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately, successful in life as a global citizen.

Our Trust Board 

Our Trust Board has a wealth of expertise from the education, business, HR and finance sectors. We are interested in growing our Board to include people with experience in law, change management, organisation management, or facilities management at a strategic level. Our aim is to build a Board with the skillset to provide outstanding support and challenge to the Executive team, holding them to account as we strive to build an organisation that has a great reputation in the region and beyond.  

The Role 

We understand that being a trustee is a responsible role requiring an investment of time and energy. Nonetheless, we believe that we make this manageable for our dedicated volunteers. We draw upon the accessibility of Microsoft Teams to share resources and papers for the six meetings that we hold each academic year. In addition, Smart Trustees serve on one of the committees, which entails a further four meetings.  Meetings, which tend to run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., can be joined via Teams or in person and move between sites so that Trustees get the opportunity to see the schools within the Trust.  As the Trustee role is “eyes on, hands off”, there is no requirement to undertake additional visits to our schools (though Trustees are always welcome!) and we ensure that our Trustees receive excellent support and training. 

For more information 

If you would like to know more and have a conversation, please contact Sandy Christie, Chair of the Trust Board, via email at chair.trustees@smartacademies.net or Colin Lofthouse, CEO at colin.lofthouse@smartacademies.net  

The Board of Trustees of Smart Multi Academy Trust is seeking to develop working relationships with the Northern Guild by offering placement opportunities for counselling and psychotherapy students. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a multi-agency-faceted role where students will be welcome to develop their skills across a number of disciplines across the eight schools in the Trust.
 

Overall purpose of the role: To provide emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-11 within the school based counselling service, whilst working within the BACP/UKCP ethical framework for counselling professionals (or other relevant Professional body) to improve and maintain the mental health and well-being of children.
 

Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to work within the developing guidelines of the SMART Multi Academy Trust:

• To provide one to one counselling or therapeutic work within the SMART school counselling service for children aged 4–11 years old in an allocated school.  The number of allocated sessions will depend on relevant experience and the availability of the student.
• To provide a counselling needs assessment with parents/carers for children accessing counselling.
• Manage their own caseload diary, ensuring accurate record keeping and working in-line with the Trust’s safeguarding policy and procedure.

• Create and maintain excellent working relationships with parents and school staff. Liaise with the appropriate professionals in relation to the child.

• Provide information and case material to contribute to the annual evaluation report.  

• The Volunteer School Counsellor/Psychotherapist (VSC/P) will be required to work in-line with SMART’s confidentiality and information sharing policy.
• To work alongside and be supported by pastoral leads within school settings to work with identified children, including, where appropriate, liaising with external agencies.
   

Clinical Supervision: Successful VSC/Ps will be responsible for their own clinical supervision arrangements that comply with their course requirements.  Within school, they will report to the school SENDCo who will provide line management supervision and ongoing support.  The Trust is dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of our children. As a result, the Trust will contribute to the costs of clinical supervision and we would be happy to discuss this with successful candidates.
 

Closing date for applications: Applications are welcome over the course of the year and informal interviews with prospective candidates will be held at a mutually convenient time.
 

Applying

If you decide to apply for this post, please complete the Smart Multi Academy Trust application form and all supporting documentation.

Smart Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Please note that in all cases, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
 

Please send all completed applications and supporting documentation to enquiries@smartacadmies.net for the attention of Jenny Spoors, Administration and Finance Support Officer.

The Board of Trustees of Smart Multi Academy Trust is seeking to develop working relationships with the Northern Guild by offering placement opportunities for counselling and psychotherapy trainees.  This is an excellent opportunity to work in a multi-agency-faceted role where trainees will be welcome to develop their skills across a number of disciplines within the eight schools in the Trust.

Overall purpose of the role: To provide emotional and therapeutic support to parents and staff within the school based counselling service, whilst working within the BACP/UKCP ethical framework for counselling professionals (or other relevant Professional body) to improve and maintain the mental health and well-being of adult stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities:  The successful candidate will be required to work within the developing guidelines of the SMART Multi Academy Trust:

• To provide one to one counselling or therapeutic work within the SMART school counselling service for parents and staff in an allocated school.  The number of allocated sessions will depend on relevant experience, service requirements and the availability of the student.
• Manage their own caseload diary, working in-line with the Trust’s safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Create and maintain excellent working relationships with parents and school staff. Liaise with the appropriate professionals in relation to the adult.

• The Volunteer School Counsellor/Psychotherapist (VSC/P) will be required to work in-line with SMART’s confidentiality and information sharing policy.
• To work alongside and be supported by pastoral leads within school settings to work with identified families, including, where appropriate, liaising with external agencies.

Clinical Supervision: Successful VSC/Ps will be responsible for their own clinical supervision arrangements that comply with their course requirements.  Within school, they will report to the school SENDCo who will provide line management supervision and ongoing support.  The Trust is dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of our families and staff, as a result, the Trust will contribute to the costs of clinical supervision and we would be happy to discuss this with successful candidates.

Closing date for applications: Applications are welcome over the course of the year and informal interviews with prospective candidates will be held at a mutually convenient time.

Applying

If you decide to apply for this post, please complete the Smart Multi Academy Trust application form and all supporting documentation.

Smart Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Please note that in all cases, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Please send all completed applications and supporting documentation to enquiries@smartacadmies.net for the attention of Jenny Spoors, Administration and Finance Support Officer.