Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Nunthorpe Primary School – Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Position: Permanent Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Salary: NJC Pay Scale – Grade C SCP 6-7 £25,183 – £25,584 Pro Rata Term Time Only
Actual salary is £18,784.54 – 19,083.66
Number of hours: 32.5 Term Time Only
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Nunthorpe Primary Academy is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
The Governors wish to appoint a suitably qualified, conscientious Teaching Assistant as a valued member of our school team.
Main purpose
To provide learning and care support for pupils including pupils with special educational needs (SEN). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.
The post holder will hold at least a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent qualification or experience. They must be able to demonstrate excellent relationships with children and adults. The successful candidate will help and instruct both individual and groups of pupils as they work on literacy and numeracy tasks, giving pupils feedback and supporting then in working towards their individual targets.
Nunthorpe Primary Academy is a happy and vibrant place to work. Staff and pupils are highly motivated and strive to achieve high standards through commitment and excellent resources.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced CRB disclosure will be sought.
Application forms and a Job Description are available to download or can be requested by sending a stamped addressed envelope to Mrs. Joanne Dent, School Business Manager.
Visits to the school are welcomed, the visit can take place on Wednesday 4th June. Please telephone the school on 01642 315508 to arrange an appointment.
Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025
Applicants are to assume that they have been unsuccessful if they have not been contacted by 10.06.2025
Shortlisting: Monday 09.06.2025
Interview: Friday 13.06.2025
Nunthorpe Primary School – Class Teacher – Part Time
Nunthorpe Primary Academy, Guisborough Road, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA
240 FTE pupils on roll
Position: 1 x Part-time Classroom Teacher
Hours: 0.4 FTE – 2 Days per week (13 hours per week – days to be confirmed)
Contract: Temporary until 31.08.2026
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale (M1-M6)
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful ‘Outstanding’ Primary School.
The post is a part-time classroom teacher role as part of a job-share with another member of staff (temporary for 1 year).
The successful applicant will join and enjoy the support of our whole school team, which is committed to high expectations and standards for all children in our caring and vibrant school.
This post would be suitable for newly qualified teachers, or more experienced teachers.
The teaching position could be within any key stage, subject to the successful applicant’s strengths, interests and experiences. Please outline your strengths and interests in your application, as well as any extracurricular activities that you could offer.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks.
Visits are usually encouraged and welcomed. Please call 01642 315508 if you would like to book a visit. Visits are strictly by appointment only and will take place on Thursday 22nd May at 4.00pm
Application forms and information packs are available on the school website in the ‘about us’ link, then ‘staff vacancies’.
http://nunthorpe.ironstoneacademy.org.uk/staff-vacancies/
In addition to the application form please provide a covering letter in your own handwriting. Applications without a handwritten letter will not be considered
Closing date: Monday 2nd June at 9am
Shortlisting: Monday 2nd June
Interviews: Thursday 5th June
Applicants are to assume that they have been unsuccessful if they have not been contacted.
Application forms returned to
Mrs. A. O’Gara (Executive Head Teacher) Nunthorpe Primary Academy, Swan’s Corner, Guisborough Road,
Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough TS7 0LA or emailed to recruitment@nunthorpeprimary.org.uk
Overfields Primary School – Classroom Teacher x2
CLASSROOM TEACHER – 2 POSTS
Overfields Primary School are seeking to appoint two highly motivated and enthusiastic classroom teachers to join our team. The successful candidates will be strong teachers who have a clear understanding of how to support individuals and groups to achieve their potential and who are committed to achieving the highest outcomes for all pupils.
1 post is a 1 year contract
1 post is maternity cover up to the 20th February 2026
Both posts will commence on the 1st September 2025
We are looking for two excellent practitioners who:
- Show commitment to the overall ethos of our school
- Have a proven track record of excellent teaching
- Demonstrate high expectations in all aspects of teaching and learning, including behaviour
- Work effectively alongside colleagues and are able to lead, manage and support classroom support staff
- Are willing to contribute fully to all aspects of school life, engaging proactively with parents
We can offer:
- A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team who go’ the extra mile’ for our pupils and families
- Induction and ongoing professional development through our Trust networks
- A supportive leadership team and Governing Body
- Keen, polite and well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
Applications are invited from teachers who are able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the job description and the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Please state clearly your curriculum strengths, experiences and aspirations.
All applicants will be considered for both posts unless you clearly detail otherwise on your application form
Overfields Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01642 314548 to arrange an appointment.
Applications should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs T Watson, Head Teacher or emailed to Mrs L Collishaw, School Business Manager at overfieldsadmin@overfieldsprimary.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 23rd May 2025. Successful applicants will be contacted by email for interview. If you have not been contacted by the 4th June 2025 please consider your application unsuccessful.
Interviews 6th June 2025
Overfields Primary School – Speech & Language Unit – Key Stage 1 Class Teacher – Internal Vacancy
Speech & Language Unit Key Stage 1 Class Teacher
Overfields Primary School are currently looking for an experienced Teacher to teach in our Key Stage 1 Speech & Language unit. Experience of working with SEND pupils is essential, a knowledge of Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) is favourable but not essential.
The post is a permanent part time position 2.5 days per week Wed-Fri. Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale with SEN allowance.
Our highly successful unit is for pupils with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and severe speech sound disorder/difficulty. We provide teaching and learning from Reception to Year 6 for Redcar & Cleveland and Middlesbrough authorities. The provision is attached to our mainstream setting with the children having specific literacy and maths teaching on a morning linked to their individual targets and then integrating into Overfields mainstream school, with support, on an afternoon. This integration is very successful and part of the teaching role would be to work alongside mainstream colleagues delivering the curriculum.
The base holds 24 children split across the key stages. Children are placed within this unit by the local authority, in partnership with Health professionals through a referral and panel process. Children who attend are dual registered – some attend part-time and some are with us for 0.9 of the week, returning to their home school for a Friday afternoon. Children do not require an EHCP to have a unit place
Children have weekly sessions with a speech therapist and SEN Support Plan targets, reviews and meetings with parents are conducted jointly with the therapists.
The chosen candidate will be a committed, enthusiastic, and empathetic teacher who enjoys the challenge of working within a SEN environment and who has high expectations of the pupils in their care. Our Language unit pupils make good progress from their starting points.
What we can offer:
- A school that has a highly successful Ofsted inspection
- Support and training from experienced colleagues within the unit
- Enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children
- Support for your future development
- The opportunity to work as part of an ambitious and forward-thinking teaching team
- Supportive governors.
Overfields Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01642 314548 to arrange an appointment.
Application forms are available to download from the school and Ironstone Academy trust website. There is also extensive Speech & Language Unit information on the website.
overfields.ironstoneacademy.org.uk https://ironstoneacademy.org.uk
Applications should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs T Watson, Head Teacher or emailed to Mrs L Collishaw, School Business Manager at overfieldsadmin@overfieldsprimary.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 23rd May 2025. Successful applicants will be contacted by email for interview. If you have not been contacted by the 6th June 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful
Zetland Primary School – Classroom Teacher – Part Time
Zetland Primary Academy, Redcar Lane, Redcar, TS10 3JL
197 FTE pupils on roll
Classroom Teacher Part-Time required for September 2025
Position: Part-time Classroom Teacher
Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale (M1-M6)
Working Hours: 0.4 FTE – 2 Days per week (13 hours per week – days to be confirmed)
Contract: Temporary until 03.07.2026
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful ‘Good’ Primary School.
The post is a part-time classroom teacher role as part of a job-share with another member of staff (temporary for 1 year).
The successful applicant will join and enjoy the support of our whole school team, which is committed to high expectations and standards for all children in our caring and vibrant school.
This post would be suitable for newly qualified teachers or more experienced teachers.
The teaching position could be within any key stage, subject to the successful applicant’s strengths, interests, and experiences. Please outline your strengths and interests in your application, as well as any extracurricular activities that you could offer.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks.
Visits are usually encouraged and welcomed. Please call 01642 484595 if you would like to book a visit. Visits are strictly by appointment only and will take place on Monday, 9th June at 4.00 pm
How to apply: Please submit your expression of interest to: vacancies@zetland.org.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 11th June at 9 am
Interviews: Wednesday 18th June
Applicants are to assume that they have been unsuccessful if they have not been contacted.
Zetland Primary School – Classroom Teacher – Internal Vacancy
Classroom Teacher – Internal Applicants from Ironstone Academy Trust Only
Position: Classroom Teacher
Salary: Teachers Main Scale Pay (M1-M6) – £31,650 – £43,607 per annum
Working Hours: Full time – 32.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31.08.2026
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful ‘Good’ Primary School.
The successful applicant will join and enjoy the support of our whole school team, which is committed to high expectations and standards for all children in our caring and vibrant school.
This post would be suitable for newly qualified teachers or more experienced teachers.
The teaching position could be within any key stage, subject to the successful applicant’s strengths, interests, and experiences. Please outline your strengths and interests in your expression of interest letter, as well as any extracurricular activities that you could offer.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks.
Visits are usually encouraged and welcomed. Please call 01642 484595 if you would like to book a visit.
How to apply: Please submit your expression of interest to: vacancies@zetland.org.uk
Closing date: Thursday 22nd May at 9 am
Interviews: Tuesday 3rd June
Applicants are to assume that they have been unsuccessful if they have not been contacted.
Why work for us?
The Ironstone Academy Trust is a Trust based in The Northeast of England; our family of 6 primary schools, including a Specially resourced provision supporting pupils Speech and Language development, promotes the dignity, self-esteem and development of every one of our pupils and staff.
The ironstone that was mined from beneath our schools went to produce the steel that powered an industrial revolution and transformed the world; our belief is that with the right support our children will do the same, to the benefit of generations to come.
Our schools offer a supportive network of colleagues who work together to deliver high-quality education, with a curriculum that meets requirements of our young people and gives them every opportunity to succeed in adult life.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and the spiritual, physical, and moral development of all our 1,800 pupils, as well as the ongoing development and fulfilment of every one of our 250 plus staff.
Our schools provide modern facilities and a safe and secure environment that reflects and supports family values, where standards of behaviour are excellent and parental engagement and collaboration is central to our success.
We are inclusive and are respectful, encouraging a culture of tolerance where people of diverse identities are recognised, welcomed, respected, and cherished.
We seek to make a difference to the lives of all groups of children, working to ensure especially that the most vulnerable in our society are not disadvantaged.
Each school aspires for excellence and is on a journey of continual year-on-year improvement. The Trust promotes strong working relationships: our staff have positive links with colleagues, and have clear strategic aims built on our mission and values.
We:
- Celebrate and share the practice of our outstanding schools, leaders and teachers
- Are committed to excellent governance that challenges, supports and holds to account
- Have strong leadership at all levels
- Ensure our pupils receive outstanding teaching
- Offer a wide range of curricular and extracurricular experiences
- Develop parents and carers as active partners in their child’s progress.
We are building a Trust where children are at the heart of everything decision we make, every child is valued, and every family is supported.
Employee Benefits and Wellbeing
Ironstone Academy Trust recognises the importance of staff welfare and a managed workload, and this is reflected in the way we treat our people.
As a responsible and caring employer, we appreciate and value each of our staff. Their holistic health and wellbeing are vital to enabling all of us to maintain the optimum work-life balance.
We see exceptional staff welfare as an essential element towards enabling us to develop a rich, nurturing climate for learning across all our schools.
We offer a broad package of emotional and practical support to our colleagues.
We are clear about our expectations of employees and offer a positive, transparent and supportive working culture in return.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Defined benefit pensions
- Performance-related pay progression and recognition of additional responsibilities
- Annual cost of living adjustment
- On-site parking at our school premises
Additional benefits include access to:
- Access to support services for all staff
- Cycle2Work and IT purchase scheme
IAT is committed to equality of opportunity and will not tolerate any harassment, intimidation, discrimination, or victimisation.
We encourage staff to undertake training and development and to explore new challenges within the Trust wherever appropriate.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Do you want to train to be a Teacher? Please click on the link NESTA for more information.
