Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Nunthorpe Primary Academy – Internal Vacancy Only
Nunthorpe Primary Academy, Guisborough Road, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA
240 FTE pupils on roll
Classroom Teacher required for February 2026
Internal Applicants from Ironstone Academy Trust only
Position: Classroom Teacher to cover PPA in KS2 (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Teachers Main Scale Pay (M1-M6) – £32,916 – £45,352 per annum
Working Hours: Part time – 13 hours per week (+PPA time)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 05.07.2026 or until the permanent employee returns from maternity leave, whichever is sooner.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful ‘Outstanding’ 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.
How to apply: Please submit your expression of interest to recruitment@nunthorpeprimary.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th January at 9am
Interviews: Thursday 15th January
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.
