Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Head Teacher – Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Ironstone Academy Trust are advertising to appoint a Head Teacher at Nunthorpe Primary Academy.
Nunthorpe Primary Academy is a successful and popular primary school and part of Ironstone Academy Trust; we are looking for a new Head Teacher. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to make a lasting difference to our community.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative Trust where high expectations, strong relationships and pupil achievement are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of Ironstone Academy Trust, the Head Teacher will benefit from strong professional networks, shared expertise and a clear commitment to leadership development.
This role offers the chance to lead a thriving school while contributing to wider trust improvement and strategic development.
We warmly welcome applications from inspirational leaders who are ready to build on success and lead Nunthorpe Primary Academy into its next chapter.
Recruitment closes on 23.4.26 at 1100hrs
Shortlisting at 1130hrs, 23.4.26
Interviews to be held 29.4.26 at 0930, at the Trust Offices.
This appointment is to be made on a permanent basis.
Heads of School – Normanby Primary School and Overfields Primary School – Internal Vacancies
Internal Vacancies for staff employed by the Trust, currently in a leadership position.
Normanby Primary and Overfields Primary are successful and popular primary schools within Ironstone Academy Trust. We are seeking to appoint two Heads of School who are ambitious, values-driven leaders, ready to make a lasting difference to their school communities.
These roles offer an exciting opportunity to work in close partnership with the Executive Headteacher of each school, playing a key role in the day-to-day leadership and continued development of each school. The successful candidates will help drive high standards, nurture strong relationships and ensure excellent outcomes for all pupils.
As part of Ironstone Academy Trust, the Heads of School will be part of a supportive and collaborative Trust where professional development, shared expertise and strong leadership networks are central to our work. Working alongside the Executive Headteacher, these roles provide the opportunity to contribute to wider trust priorities while maintaining a clear focus on school-level improvement.
We warmly welcome applications from inspirational leaders who are ready to build on existing strengths and, in collaboration with the Executive Headteacher, lead Normanby Primary and Overfields Primary confidently into their next chapters.
Letters of interest, that reflect candidates experience and vision for their role in light of the Trust improvement strategy, should be emailed to Susan Bircham – IATSBircham@ironstoneacademy.org.uk by 1100hrs on Thursday 30th April.
This will be followed by a proportionate interview process, which will be held on 6th May with a view to this reorganisation being in place for September 1st 2026.
These appointments will be made on a Fixed Term Basis, to align with the Trust Strategy cycle; September 2026-August 2028.
Overfields Primary School – Classroom Teacher
Overfields Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic classroom teacher to join our team. We are looking for an innovative and inspirational teacher who can demonstrate best practice in teaching, has high expectations for all children and has a good knowledge of the primary curriculum and assessment.
This is a permanent post which will commence on the 1st September 2026. The position is initially for Year 3.
We are looking for an excellent practitioner who:
- Shows commitment to the overall ethos of our school
- Has a proven track record of excellent teaching
- Demonstrates high expectations in all aspects of teaching and learning, including behaviour
- Works effectively alongside colleagues and can lead, manage and support classroom support staff
- Is willing to contribute fully to all aspects of school life, including engaging proactively with parents
- Has experience of leading a subject area across school.
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 can 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.
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. Visits are available at 4pm on the following dates, 25th, 30th and 31st March and the 1st April 2026. Please contact the school on 01642 314548 to book a date.
Application forms are available to download and are also online via the school and Ironstone Academy trust website
overfields.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 Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Interviews will be held on Friday 1st May 2026 and successful applicants will be contacted by email for interview. If you have not been contacted by the 29th April 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful.
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.
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