Villa Real School Consett

16/06/2026

This year's Record of Achievement assemblies will take place as follows:
Primary ROA Monday 13th July 2:00-3:00pm
Secondary ROA Thursday 16th July 1:30-3:00pm
Please note that this will be limited to 2 family members per child only due to space. Refreshments will be provided.

15/06/2026

Class timings for School Sports Day taking place on 22nd June:
10am Aspen & Beach
10.30am Ash & Maple
11.00am Hazel & Elm
11.30am Cedar & Sycamore
1.30pm Rowan
2.00pm Oak & Cherry
2.30pm Willow & Blossom

08/06/2026

Villa Real School Association Summer Fair
Our annual Summer Fair is taking place on Friday 26th June from 10am to 11.30am.
We would welcome donations of raffle prizes, bottles, tombola items, sweets and chocolates. All items to be unused/unopened. No books, soft toys or bric-a-brac please. Homemade donations for the cake stall can only come from those with a food hygiene certificate, and all donations of any type must be nut free.
The proceeds of the fair are used to support our pupils in fun and inclusive activities during the summer term.

04/06/2026

Job Vacancy: TA Apprentice

Job Summary
Advert Start Date: 04/06/2026
Advert End Date: 19/06/2026 09:00
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £15,434 per annum (£8.00 per hour) NMW
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 Jun

Further Information
Villa Real School is an all age 2 to 19 years Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and Autism.
The Governors are seeking to employ a dynamic and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice to enhance the care and support in our school, who is keen to develop knowledge of students with a high level of need.
Villa Real is a truly wonderful place to work. It is a special place to visit and provides the children and families it supports great opportunities. Our children are taught via a bespoke curriculum that meets their needs.
We offer a happy, caring and stimulating environment, where everybody is welcomed and respected. Our ethos and core values support this model and are lived out in the daily work of the school and within the community.
Our ambition, and yours, will be that Villa Real will continue to
be a centre of excellence for promoting the latest inclusive practices within education; locally, regionally and nationally. Our pupils deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their full potential, and in turn the special candidate will enjoy a fulfilling career, releasing your potential and maximising your impact in a forward thinking and innovative ethos.
The responsibilities of the post are to be carried out in keeping with the ethos of the school and within the agreed school policies and aims. The education, safety and all round wellbeing of the pupils and students is the reason for the existence of Villa Real School.
This job may require exposure to some difficult working conditions. For example, being in contact with bodily fluids or exposure to children who may exhibit challenging behaviours. (We also have a small but significant group of children with complex and/or life threatening medical conditions).
Training in manual handling, positioning, eating and feeding, health and safety, team teach, behaviour management, hydrotherapy and Safeguarding (child protection) is part of the school training package. Support is provided until the post holder is able to carry out the routines as part the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Support for Pupils, Teachers and the Curriculum:
Work as part of a multi-professional team to meet the needs of pupils and students attending Villa Real School
Behave in a professional way at all times in keeping with the vision and ethos of the school.
Work with individuals or groups of pupils carrying out educational programmes, as directed by the teacher
Make contributions to assessments, reviews and discussions on pupil’s achievements and developments
Support with eating and feeding programmes, communication targets, moving and handling plans, medical management plans, behaviour management plans and toilet training programmes as directed by the teacher
During breaks, supervise pupils
Take a full part in both school based and externally provided professional development
Work in any department of the school when necessary and as directed by the Senior Management Team
Carry out other duties or responsibilities as required by the Head Teacher which contribute to the smooth running of the classroom or the school as a whole

The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head Teacher.
All applications must be completed on the support staff application form. The closing date is 9am on Friday 19th June. Interviews will be on 30th June & 1st July.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date for applications is 9am Friday 19th June 2026
Interview dates: Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 1st July.
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
DH8 6BH
Tel: 01207 503651
Email: [email protected]

03/06/2026

Job Vacancy: Cleaner

Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part time
Advert Start Date: 03/06/2026
Advert End Date: 22/06/2026 09:00
Salary: £24,796 (pro rata to part-time working hours)
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 22 Jun

Further Information
Whole Time - Part Time 12.5 hours per week (6am – 8.30am Mon – Fri)
Required to start as soon as possible.
The Governors wish to appoint a reliable and hardworking cleaner to work as part of an existing cleaning team. They will be committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.

General Duties
Cleaning
To clean a designated area of the school as allocated by the Caretaker/Health & Safety Manager/Head Teacher. This area may be changed, depending on the needs of the school.
Cleaning, washing, sweeping and vacuuming in a variety of areas.
Cleaning of public toilets, corridors etc. including children’s and staff toilets.
Emptying of litter bins.
Polishing and dusting of fixtures and fittings.
Where appropriate use powered equipment.
To keep appropriate light equipment, machinery and cleaning cupboards in a clean and hygienic condition.

Health & Safety
To follow Health & Safety codes, Health & Safety Hygiene code / practices in relation to cleaning e.g., C.O.S.H.H., siting of wet floor signs, wearing protective clothing, using approved materials etc.
Inform the Caretaker / Health & Safety Manager of damage or defect to the premises / furnishings / machinery, removing or securing items to a safe place / standard until repair or disposal to ensure safe conditions at all times.
Reporting all accidents to the Head Teacher.
The cleaning and caretaking staff are expected to provide mutual assistance in the moving of furniture and equipment so as to enable each to carry out their respective duties.
Any other duties as the Head Teacher may reasonably request from time to time.
Villa Real is a school for children with severe, profound multiple leaning difficulties, autism and challenging behaviour.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview date: Thursday 25th June am.
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
DH8 6BH
Tel: 01207 503651
Email: [email protected]

01/06/2026

Community Power Survey
As part of the Community Power project, East Durham Trust are exploring where local people feel power and influence sits across East Durham.
They are keen to gather as many responses as possible and are keen for parents/carers to complete an online survey.
The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous. An online version can be accessed here:

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01/06/2026

A reminder that the next meeting of the Villa Real School Association will be on Thursday 4th June at 11am. We would welcome any new parents or carers who can attend to help us plan our summer fair.

21/05/2026

This year's School Sports Day will take place on Monday 22nd June from 9.45am - 2.45pm. The focus this year will be on the Special Olympics and MATP. More information including a class rota and timetabled activity list to follow after half-term.
We are supporting the Bradley Lowery Foundation on our Sports Day and pupils, staff and parents are encouraged to wear football shirts for the day. There is no obligation to donate any money, but people can donate if they wish.

21/05/2026

Three new bus services are launching across County Durham to help visitors and residents explore its key attractions.
The Durham Explorer services will run on weekends and bank holidays between 23 May and 31 August this year.
Each service will connect Durham City to a range of visitor destinations including Locomotion; Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens; Beamish, The Living Museum of the North; The Auckland Project; Raby Castle, Park and Gardens; The Bowes Museum; and High Force Waterfall; with many venues also offering discounts to those who arrive by bus.
The new Durham Explorer buses, operated by Northstar, are:
The Durham Dales Explorer (873) which runs from Durham City to The Auckland Project; Raby Castle, Park and Gardens; Barnard Castle; The Bowes Museum and High Force Waterfall.
https://northstarbus.co.uk/873-Durham-to-High-Force-Waterfall
The Time Traveller line (874) from Durham City to Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens; and Beamish, the Living Museum of the North.
https://northstarbus.co.uk/874-Durham-to-Beamish-Museum
The Tracks Through Time line (875) from Durham City to Shildon and Locomotion.
https://northstarbus.co.uk/875-Durham-to-Locomotion
All buses have accessible access, with dogs also allowed on board.
An adult day ticket is also available in County Durham for £6, allowing unlimited bus travel, while passengers can also purchase a regionwide adult day ticket for bus and Metro travel for £7.50. A regionwide day ticket for young people costs £3. Children under 11 can also travel without charge during the school holidays as part of the Kids Go Free initiative, offering travel at no cost for up to three children when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or a concessionary pass holder. All children will be issued with a ‘goody bag’ and if they wish to complete the A-Z eye spy game they will be entered into a prize draw.
For more information, visit https://www.durham.gov.uk/CountyDurhamByBus
For more information on discounts to regional attractions through the North East Combined Authority’s Days Out by Bus scheme, visit https://www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/daysoutbybus

19/05/2026

The next meeting of the Villa Real School Association will be on the 4th June at 11am. We would welcome any new parents or carers who can attend to help us plan our summer fair.