Total 8 job vacancies by Wellspring Academy Trust

Wellspring is a growing community of 31 Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Provision Academies across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We believe in making a real difference by improving the lives and life chances of every young person in our care.

Our Academies are vibrant, autonomous, community focused and highly successful.

Whether at the start of their school life or heading into adulthood, we treat all our pupils with ‘unconditional positive regard.’ This means we focus on understanding each child as an individual and meeting their own, unique needs. We do not believe that one size fits all. Our schools are all distinct and developed to support the specific needs of the communities they serve.

We aspire to create learning environments that are bright, vibrant and thoughtfully designed. It is imperative that we focus on curating an Estate that is not only fit for purpose today but for the future.

Your success, professional development and progression are important to us. You can expect an excellent induction, supportive leadership, funded professional development opportunities and an aspiration on the part of Wellspring to help realise your career ambitions.

This role will enhance learning and life experiences for pupils, colleagues and communities. The postholder will have an affinity with this purpose.

The Design Technician is a new role reporting to the Capital Lead and forms part of an expansion of the Capital team following continued growth of the Trust. The Capital Lead is responsible for the management of the School Condition Allocation programme and oversight of School Estate Development plans.

We are seeking an experienced Design Technician to join the Trust to support the Capital team in the development and management of Wellsprings current £140million estate.

The Design Technician will support the Project Managers in the development of small to medium sized capital projects from their inception through to their completion with oversight from the Capital Lead.

It is critical that we create & maintain welcoming, vibrant and thoughtfully designed environments for children and colleagues.

The post-holder will also aid the Capital team and Estate Managers in ensuring all Wellspring assets comply with legal and regulatory standards, that policies and procedures are robust, environmentally conscious and that our Academies are safe places to learn, work and visit.

The Design Technician will be responsible for the development and compilation of accurate building information to allow for continued management of the estate. This will include reviewing existing buildings information, undertaking site surveys and developing scale floor plans and compiling building fabric & component schedules.

The Design Technician will also support the design development of small to medium size Capital projects under the direction of the Project Managers and Capital Lead. This will include such projects as toilet refurbishments, classroom and space remodelling and interior fit-out upgrades. This will involve producing scale drawings (plans, sections and elevations), details, schedules and specifications for use by tendering contractors.

Further, the role includes undertaking site inspections during the construction phase and to contribute to the close down of projects, defects review and handover/post occupancy information.
The Design Technician will work with the Project Managers and in partnership with the Operations team, Academy Principals and Estates Managers including their extended teams. They will liaise frequently with key stakeholders including contractors, architects, consultants and other members of specific project teams.

Excellent communications and the building of relationships will be key elements to this role, not just in relation to the Trust’s support hub members but also our external partners.

As a Design Technician, you will have:
• Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan principles of public service.
• Experience in undertaking measured building surveys and producing accurate plans in AutoCAD.
• Experience of developing design drawings for small to medium sized building and interior works.
• A strong understanding of construction, design and materiality.
• A commitment to professional development.
• Experience within a multi-disciplinary team of design and/or building professionals.
• Experience in liaising with contractors and suppliers.
• Excellent relational skills, building rapport and enjoying influence with a variety of stakeholders.
• Highly effective problem solving and decision-making skills, exercising professional initiative and creativity related to complex issues.
• An ambition to develop your career with the aid of Wellspring Academy Trust.
• An affinity with Wellspring’s culture and purpose.

If you would like any further information on the role please contact Shaun Kiernan on s.kiernan@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post

Post Title: Site Operative

Department: Estates

Reporting to: Regional Estates Manager

Salary: £22,737 - £23,114 (37 hrs per weeks/52 weeks per year) dependent on experience and qualification

Locations: Covering Schools in Meanwood, Guiseley, Harrogate and Knaresborough

Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with twenty-nine Academies. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. We are an education charity with Academies in the Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Education sectors.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training. We require an experienced and passionate Estates Site Operative to join our talented and hardworking estates team. The post holder will support the Estates Manager to deliver safe, fit for purpose and inspirational school environments for our young people.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

● Are self-motivated, customer focused, efficient and organised.
● Understand the importance of completing work to a high standard.
● Take great pride in the work for which they are responsible.
● Experienced in carrying out building maintenance and multi trade repair and refurbishment tasks.
● Experience in facilities and compliance management across multiple sites.

Purpose of the post:

● To provide a comprehensive, customer led, estates and facilities services to Wellspring Academy Trust by ensuring the efficient and effective running of maintenance operations for its schools.
● To ensure the schools are maintained to a high standard.
● To work on own initiative, unsupervised as part of the Wellspring Academy Trust estates management teams at the Wellspring Academy Trust sites.

If you have any queries regarding the post or the application, please contact Adam McDermott on 07375391842 or email: a.mcdermott@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. References will be taken up and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

All applicants are required to complete the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Monitoring Form - http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities


Reporting to Regional Estates Manager
Duration of Post Permanent
Hours 37 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary £22,737 to £23,114
Start date ASAP
Closing date Friday 1st December 2023
Applications Applications can be requested from HR on 01226 720747 or by email on hr@wellspringacademies.org.uk
Please return all completed applications to: hr@wellspringacademies.org.uk or post to: Human Resources, Wellspring Academy Trust, Digital Media Centre, County Way, Barnsley, S70 2JW.


www.wellspringacademytrust.co.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with thirty-one Academies. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. We are an education charity with Academies in the Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Education sectors.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. We require an experienced and passionate Estates Site Operative to join our talented and hardworking estates team. The post holder will support the Estates Manager to deliver safe, fit for purpose and inspirational school environments for our young people.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

Are self-motivated, customer focused, efficient and organised.
Understand the importance of completing work to a high standard.
Take great pride in the work for which they are responsible.
Experienced in carrying out building maintenance and multi trade repair and refurbishment tasks.
Experience in facilities and compliance management across multiple sites.

Purpose of the post:

To provide a comprehensive, customer led, estates and facilities services to Wellspring Academy Trust by ensuring the efficient and effective running of maintenance operations for its schools.
To ensure the schools are maintained to a high standard.
To work on own initiative, unsupervised as part of the Wellspring Academy Trust estates management teams at the Wellspring Academy Trust sites.

Please view website for our academies and include in your application form where you would like to work and where you would be unable to work: https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/academies/

If you have any queries regarding the post or the application, please contact Adam McDermott on 07375391842 or email: a.mcdermott@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. References will be taken up and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

All applicants are required to complete the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Monitoring Form - http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities

Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with thirty-one Academies. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. We are an education charity with Academies in the Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Education sectors.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. We require an experienced and passionate Estates Site Operative to join our talented and hardworking estates team. The post holder will support the Estates Manager to deliver safe, fit for purpose and inspirational school environments for our young people.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

Are self-motivated, customer focused, efficient and organised.
Understand the importance of completing work to a high standard.
Take great pride in the work for which they are responsible.
Experienced in carrying out building maintenance and multi trade repair and refurbishment tasks.
Experience in facilities and compliance management across multiple sites.

Purpose of the post:

To provide a comprehensive, customer led, estates and facilities services to Wellspring Academy Trust by ensuring the efficient and effective running of maintenance operations for its schools.
To ensure the schools are maintained to a high standard.
To work on own initiative, unsupervised as part of the Wellspring Academy Trust estates management teams at the Wellspring Academy Trust sites.

Please view website for our academies and include in your application form where you would like to work and where you would be unable to work: https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/academies/

If you have any queries regarding the post or the application, please contact Adam McDermott on 07375391842 or email: a.mcdermott@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. References will be taken up and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

All applicants are required to complete the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Monitoring Form - http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities

We require a passionate Assistant Estates Manager to join our talented and hardworking team. The post holder will support the Estates Manager and Head of Regional Operations to deliver safe, fit for purpose and inspirational school environments for our young people.

The postholder will be based at Parkside School, Bradford BD13 5AD or schools in Guiseley, Meanwood, Harrogate and Knaresborough. The postholder may be required to work across multiple sites within the Bradford, Leeds and North Yorkshire area.

Wellspring is a growing community of Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Provision Academies across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. We are an education charity with Academies in the Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Education sectors.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Assistant Estates Manager will play a vital role by supporting the Estates Manager in providing a professional and comprehensive Estate Management service to the Trust ensuring that sites operate efficiently and effectively, achieving and maintaining the full suite of statutory responsibilities and regulations.

Wellspring places great emphasis on the quality of its physical environments, actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and regeneration. In recent years, the Trust has seen exponential growth through Academy conversions and the development of new Academies. The most notable new developments being three state of the art Special Schools in Leeds, a 420 place modular mainstream Primary School
in Leeds and four traditional build Alternative Academies in Lincolnshire, a total investment of over £80 million.

Wellspring is at an exciting point in its development with several pipeline academies and three further new builds in development. The continuing growth of the Trust offers exciting pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference.

We value our people. Collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction, training and ongoing professional
development support are guaranteed.

We are interested in hearing from people who:
• Are self-motivated, customer focused, efficient, ambitious and highly organised.
• Enjoy leading an inclusive team.
• Strong people management skills.
• Understand the importance of completing work to a very high standard.
• Build relationships and have a commitment to supporting the work of passionate education leaders.
• Take great pride in the work for which they are responsible across multiple sites.
• Have a strong understanding of maintenance systems and compliance.
• Have experience operating facilities using intelligent, digitally controlled building management systems.
• Have project management experience.

All applications are to be sent to: Human Resources at hr@wellspringacademies.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 30th October. All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click this link http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities

For any discussions about the post, please contact Adam McDermott on 07375 391842 or at a.mcdermott@wellspringacademies.org.uk

The Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty to safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. References will be taken up and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with Academies across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. The Trust also provides a range of extended services, including staff development and training services and outreach behaviour and care support services. As a Trust we are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and communities we serve.

Due to the ongoing success of the Trust, we are seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant to undertake transactional processing (invoices etc), along with maintenance of the financial ledgers and accounts. We are interested in hearing from people who:

have a background in finance;
are self-motivated, customer focused and organised;
enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.

The role provides excellent opportunities for people looking to develop a career in financial management and accountancy and as the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for progression for ambitious and dynamic individuals.

If you would like any further information or would like to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Joanna Armitage on j.armitage@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Please visit our website https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/vacancy/finance-assistant/ to download an application pack. CV’s will not be accepted.

All applicants should complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click link for further details http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities

Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. References will be taken up prior to interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Wellspring is a growing community of 31 Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Provision Academies across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We believe in making a real difference by improving the lives and life chances of every young person in our care.

Our Academies are vibrant, autonomous, community focused and highly successful.

Whether at the start of their school life or heading into adulthood, we treat all our pupils with ‘unconditional positive regard.’ This means we focus on understanding each child as an individual and meeting their own, unique needs. We do not believe that one size fits all. Our schools are all distinct and developed to support the specific needs of the communities they serve.

We aspire to create learning environments that are bright, vibrant and thoughtfully designed. It is imperative that we focus on curating an Estate that is not only fit for purpose today but for the future.

Your success, professional development and progression are important to us. You can expect an excellent induction, supportive leadership, funded professional development opportunities and an aspiration on the part of Wellspring to help realise your career ambitions

This role will enhance learning and life experiences for pupils, colleagues and communities. The postholder will have an affinity with this purpose.

The Project Manager is a new role reporting to the Capital Lead and forms part of an expansion of the Capital team following continued growth of the Trust. The Capital Lead is responsible for the management of the School Condition Allocation programme and oversight of School Estate Development plans.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Trust to support the Capital Lead in the development and management of Wellsprings current £140million estate.

The Project Manager will support in the day-to-day management of capital projects from their inception through to their completion with oversight from the Capital Lead.

It is critical that we create & maintain welcoming, vibrant and thoughtfully designed environments for children and colleagues.

The post-holder will also aid the Capital Lead and Estate Managers in ensuring all Wellspring assets comply with legal and regulatory standards, that policies and procedures are robust, environmentally conscious and that our Academies are safe places to learn, work and visit.

The Project Manager will be responsible for completing and developing key project documentation such as project initiation documents, financial appraisals, project programmes and risk registers. This will also include the delivery of project progress reports for the Capital Lead and Senior Leadership Team.

A focus of the Project Manager will be in the development of School Level Estate Development Plan projects. These consist of a range of projects from the toilet refurbishments through to LED upgrades. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing the strategic brief of the projects, engaging with stakeholders and engaging specialists where required.

The role will also include supporting the Capital Lead in the strategic development of Wellspring’s sustainability agenda, providing opportunity for the candidate to bring innovative ideas to the table.

The Project Manager will work alongside the Capital Lead and in partnership with Regional Heads of Operations/Trust Operations Managers, Academy Principals, Estates Managers including their extended teams. They will liaise frequently with key stakeholders including contractors, architects, consultants and other members of specific project teams.

Excellent communications and the building of relationships will be key elements to this role, not just in relation to the Trust’s support hub members but also our external partners.

As a Project Manager, you will have:
• Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan principles of public service.
• Experience in managing capital projects from inception through to completion.
• A commitment to professional development.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams of consultants.
• Experience in managing contractors and the administration of associated construction contracts.
• Excellent relational skills, building rapport and enjoying influence with a variety of stakeholders.
• Highly effective problem solving and decision-making skills, exercising professional initiative and creativity related to complex issues.
• An ambition to develop your career with the aid of Wellspring Academy Trust.
• An affinity with Wellspring’s culture and purpose.

If you would like any further information on the role please contact Shaun Kiernan on s.kiernan@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Work commitment: Full-time, 52 weeks
Hours: 37.5 hours (flexi-time in operation)
Duration of Post: Permanent
Closing date: 9th October 2023

Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with thirty one Academies across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. The Trust also provides a range of extended services, including social care services for young adults, and outreach behaviour and care support services. As a Trust we are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

We are seeking to recruit a Payroll Officer to support the Payroll Manager in all aspects of payroll processing and pensions administration. We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in payroll processing
- Has experience in pensions administration
- Is self-motivated, customer focused and organised.
- Enjoys working as part of an inclusive team.

Previous payroll experience is essential (though not necessarily in the education sector), as is the ability to multi-task and work flexibly within a team environment.
The role is based at the Trust’s head office in Barnsley.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career, and as the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for progression for ambitious and dynamic individuals.

We welcome informal enquiries regarding the role; please contact Julia Robinson, Payroll Manager, at j.robinson@wellspringacademies.org.uk

For further information about the role, please visit https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Please return completed applications to hr@wellspringacademies.org.uk

All applicants should complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click link for further details http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities

Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. References and an online check will be taken up prior to interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.