Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Nunthorpe Primary Academy – Lunchtime Supervisor
Lunchtime Supervisor
Nunthorpe Primary Academy Governors are seeking to appoint a friendly, reliable, and caring Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated lunchtime team. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure pupils enjoy a safe, happy, and well-supervised lunchtime.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Term Time Only
Salary:
£12.65 per hour
Actual pro rata salary: £2845.51- Awaiting new pay award
Contract: Permanent
The Role
The role involves supervising pupils during the lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and on the playground. Duties include supporting positive behaviour, encouraging good social skills, ensuring pupils’ safety, and responding appropriately to any issues that arise. The post holder will work closely with other lunchtime supervisors and school staff as part of a supportive team.
Safeguarding
Nunthorpe Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Application forms and further details are available to download below. Alternatively, application packs can be collected from the school office.
Closing Date: Friday 5th September at 12pm
Shortlisting: Friday 5th September
Interview: To be confirmed
Start Date: 1st October 2026
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.
