Job Vacancies

Chief Executive's Office

We are the only highway authority in England to have received funding as both a Sustainable and a Cycling Demonstration Town and the only authority in the North East to receive excellent in the assessment of our delivery of the first Local Transport Plan.

As a senior member of the transport policy team, you will play a full role in ensuring we continue to provide high quality, sustainable transport solutions for local people. You will help us deliver the Second Local Transport Plan, as the client for transport investment, overseeing both the overall programme and specific schemes. The role also involves monitoring actions and the administration of supported bus service contracts and concessionary fare schemes.

With good communication, interpersonal and general IT skills, you must be able to manage a diverse workload.

Whilst experience in the public transport sector is desirable, we welcome applications from all people with the relevant skills and experience.

For an informal discussion after you have read the information pack, please contact Simon Houldsworth on 01325 388701.

Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

The Intensive Supervision and Surveillance Programme (ISSP) is an innovative scheme aimed at prolific young offenders and those who have committed serious offences. The programme has developed creative approaches to working with the most persistent young offenders, their families and the community to reduce offending and increase opportunities for them.

The post holder will have responsibility for monitoring clients subject to ISSP and also for direct work with young people aged 10 - 18 years and with victims and communities. Additionally, they will be responsible for the delivery of victim focused and community based reparative activities for young offenders.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years experience working with young people and families in a relevant setting. A flexible approach to working arrangements is also essential as the post includes some evening and weekend working.

For an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Wood on (01325) 346838.

Fixed Term to 31st March 2011
Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

Required to join our pool of experienced staff delivering a range of non - accredited and accredited courses in various locations in and around Darlington.
Our courses run during the day, evenings and we have some weekend provision.


All posts are on a fixed term contract to 31st July 2009
For an informal discussion please contact: Maureen Williams Community Learning Manager

Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

Aiming High for Disabled Children was launched by the Government in May 2007.
The 3 year initiative included the investment of £340million to enable Local Authorities and their partners to match the aims and aspirations of disabled children and their families.

The first phase of the initiative is now underway with the development of Short Break Services. Darlington is looking to recruit a dynamic self motivator with high drive for achievement and who can adapt to a fast changing environment. The successful candidate will be part of a small but dedicated group of parents and professionals who are committed to increasing and sustaining the life chances of disabled children. The successful candidate will have at least three years relevant change management experience including working with partners.

For informal discussions please contact:

Kevin Kelly, Integrated Service Manager, on 01325 254581 or Jenni Cooke, Assistant Director, on 01325 388861

Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

Darlington’s EOTAS service caters for students permanently excluded or in danger of being permanently excluded from mainstream schools. Our students often arrive with severe social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. They are frequently disaffected with and disengaged from education.

Our aim is to re-engage and motivate students through a personalised programme of academic, social and vocational learning. We work with a variety of professionals to ensure the development and well being of every child.

We are looking to recruit our own team of staff who have a positive approach to behaviour management, a good sense of humour and who are able to be flexible.
You would benefit from working as part of a team of professionals who are passionate about positively influencing the future of young people whose behaviours may challenge. Our new site at The Phoenix Centre in Darlington provides 50 pupil places and opportunities to engage hard to reach pupils through a varied curriculum.

For an informal discussion please contact Maxine Hepple Headteacher on 01325 348600

Salary commensurate with experience. All pro rata to hours worked
Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

We are seeking to appoint a permanent full-time teacher for a mixed age class of Y4/5 Key Stage 2 children located in the first instance at Heighington CE Primary School.

The successful applicant for this post will have an excellent understanding of the current best practices in this very important part of the key stage. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an expertise in the teaching of Numeracy and Literacy to further contribute to the very high standards in the school.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, able to demonstrate a very good standard of classroom practice but of equal importance able to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a very successful team where excellent relationships are at the core of the learning experience for children and adults.

There are opportunities to develop your career by undertaking a subject leadership role in Mathematics or Art and to gain experience across the Federation.

Visits to the school by prior arrangement are welcomed. Please ring 01325300326.
For further information about the school please go to www.heighington.ik.org.

Please be aware that interviews will take place during half term week on Thursday 30th October
Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

We are looking for a lunchtime supervisory assistant to join our team at Alderman Leach Primary School.

You will assist with the care and welfare of pupils within the school over the lunch period including the patrol of the school both inside and out in line with the school policy.

Completed forms are to be returned to the school by 15th October 2008.

Head Teacher: Mrs C Thompson
Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

Darlington’s EOTAS service caters for students permanently excluded or in danger of being permanently excluded from mainstream schools. Our students often arrive with severe social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. They are frequently disaffected with and disengaged from education.

Our aim is to re-engage and motivate students through a personalised programme of academic, social and vocational learning. We work with a variety of professionals to ensure the development and well being of every child.

We are looking to recruit our own team of staff who have a positive approach to behaviour management, a good sense of humour and who are able to be flexible.
You would benefit from working as part of a team of professionals who are passionate about positively influencing the future of young people whose behaviours may challenge. Our new site at The Phoenix Centre in Darlington provides 50 pupil places and opportunities to engage hard to reach pupils through a varied curriculum

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Maxine Hepple Headteacher on 01325 348600

Salary commensurate with experience
Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

Darlington’s EOTAS service caters for students permanently excluded or in danger of being permanently excluded from mainstream schools. Our students often arrive with severe social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. They are frequently disaffected with and disengaged from education.

Our aim is to re-engage and motivate students through a personalised programme of academic, social and vocational learning. We work with a variety of professionals to ensure the development and well being of every child.

We are looking to recruit our own team of staff who have a positive approach to behaviour management, a good sense of humour and who are able to be flexible.
You would benefit from working as part of a team of professionals who are passionate about positively influencing the future of young people whose behaviours may challenge. Our new site at The Phoenix Centre in Darlington provides 50 pupil places and opportunities to engage hard to reach pupils through a varied curriculum.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Maxine Hepple Headteacher on 01325 348600

Salary commensurate with experience
Closing Date: 15/10/2008 

Children's Services

The Governors wish to appoint a creative and enthusiastic primary teacher to join this successful school. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in Foundation Stage.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. For further information, application forms and additional details please contact the School Secretaries Mrs Appleton/Mrs Hopper on 01325 253300.

All completed applications to be returned to the Head Teacher at Harrowgate Hill Primary School.

Headteachers: Carole Hancocks and Nell Morgan

Closing Date: 15/10/2008