Vacancies

Teachers

Exciting opportunities have arisen for the right people to join the teams at two schools within our Trust:
Class Teacher – Full Time Temporary – Maternity Leave Cover- Springwell Village Primary School
Class Teacher – Full Time Temporary – Career Break Cover- Springwell Village Primary School
Class Teacher – Full Time Temporary – Secondment Cover- George Washington Primary School
All posts are temporary 1-year fixed contracts, MPS. ECTs are welcome to apply.
Start Date for all: September 2026
The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit aspirational and effective class teachers to support the schools and contribute to wider school life. Whilst the roles are based at the specific schools, the roles will be appointed to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust schools may be expected in the future.
This is an opportunity for the right candidates to develop their career in a supportive and aspirational environment.

You will be:
• An outstanding teacher able to communicate your passion for learning.
• Friendly, flexible, outgoing and a good team player.
• Able to create a stimulating learning environment that supports and celebrates learning.
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, and able to reflect effectively on your own practice.
• An excellent communicator able to work successfully with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
• Committed to a rich and broad curriculum where all areas of learning are valued.

We are looking for people who:
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children and staff they work with.
• Have outstanding classroom management, creating a positive learning environment in which children can succeed.
• Have an innovative and creative approach to the curriculum that ensures pupil engagement and progress.
• Use all sources of data effectively to identify areas for development and then address these areas successfully.
• Engage enthusiastically in wider school life.
• Can work alongside the Head Teacher/Head of School and Deputy Head Teacher to adapt and develop the curriculum offer to meet the needs of pupils within our school.

We can offer you:
• Great children who are keen to learn and develop their school.
• Friendly, supportive colleagues who work well together and are motivated to develop their school and the Trust.
• A CPD programme linked to your needs.
• Supportive governors and trustees who are keen to further improve our schools.
• A unique opportunity to develop your career in a forward-looking trust with a supportive senior leadership team.

Closing Date for all: Friday 12th June 2026 at Midday
Shortlisting for all: Friday 12th June 2026 PM
Interviews: Wednesday 17th June 2026

Completed application forms should be returned to Mr Smith, Office Manager:
Steven.Smith@Springwell.olt.org.uk

If you would like to visit either school, please contact Mr Smith by Email to arrange an appointment.
These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a full DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.

Teaching Assistants

The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit adaptable and dedicated teaching assistants. The roles will initially be based at John F Kennedy Primary School, George Washington Primary School and Monkton Academy, but these are trust roles and movement between other trust schools may be required.

The successful candidates will:

• Be outstanding and reflective practitioners with high expectations for all children.
• Be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3.
• Be proficient and knowledgeable in supporting children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Have an effective working knowledge of the curriculum and a good understanding or the principals of child development and learning process.

We can offer:

• Happy and successful schools where the happiness, care and safety of our children is paramount to all that we do.
• Wonderful, motivated and excited children who are willing to learn, achieve, and be the best they can be.
• A warm, friendly and supportive staff team who are dedicated to securing the best outcomes for our children.
• These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• This post requires a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association

• Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.

Closing Date/Shortlisting: noon, Monday 15^th June, 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 23^rd June, 2026

Please return completed forms to our Executive Office Manager: OLTJanine.mackintosh@olt.org.uk

HLTA - John F. Kennedy

The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit an adaptable and dedicated HLTA to cover PPA across the school. The role will initially be at John F Kennedy Primary School. However, all appointments are to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust schools may be expected in the future.

 The successful candidates will:
       • provide a welcoming environment to all those visiting or contacting our school
       • understand the need for flexibility in their role

• be able to work calmly under pressure in a very busy school office environment
• possess excellent communication and IT skills
• be solution focussed and proactive in their approach
  • be confident, competent and caring in dealing with children and adults
• be committed to their personal and professional development
  • be able to manage their own and the office workload ensuring a good service is provided to the school • be able to maintain confidentiality
• be enthusiastic and supportive of the Academy ethos

 We offer:

• A positive, supportive staff team
  • A happy and friendly working environment
• Good opportunities for professional development

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post requires a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association

Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.

Closing Date:  8am Wednesday 17^th June 2026

Shortlisting:    Wednesday 17^th June 2026

Interviews:      Thursday 25^th June 2026

Please return completed forms to Janine Mackintosh, Executive Office Manager – OLTJanine.Mackintosh@olt.org.uk

HLTA - Columbia Grange

The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit an adaptable and dedicated HLTA to cover PPA and to plan and deliver bespoke interventions. The role will initially be at Columbia Grange, however all appointments are to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust schools may be expected in the future.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding and reflective practitioner with high expectations for all
• Be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level
• Be proficient and knowledgeable in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Have an effective working knowledge of the curriculum and a good understanding of the principals of child development and learning process.

We can offer:

• A happy and successful school where the care and safety of our children is paramount to all that we do.
• An environment where all steps of progress are celebrated.
• A warm, friendly and supportive staff team all of whom are dedicated to securing the best outcomes for our children.

• These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• This post requires a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association.

• Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.

Closing Date: Monday 15^th June 2026, 8:00am

Shortlisting: Monday 15^th June 2026

Interviews: Friday 19^th June 2026

Please return completed forms to Office Manager, Janine Mackintosh: OLTJanine.Mackintosh@olt.org.uk