Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Finance Partner – Ironstone Academy Trust
Finance Partner
Ironstone Academy Trust
Status: Permanent
Required: ASAP
Salary: £29,088 -£30,297
Hours 30 hours per week, Term Time only + 3 Weeks
Reporting to: Chief Finance and Operating Officer
Ironstone Academy Trust wish to appoint a Finance Partner to join our central team.
Ironstone Academy Trust is a successful multi academy trust based in the North East of England established in 2014. The Trust has six schools and nearly 1500 fantastic pupils. The individual schools are all unique but share an understanding that children are at the heart of our decision making and that we are stronger together.
The Trust operates with a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who supports the Trustees in holding individual schools to account. Carl Faulkner, is the CEO of the Trust. Each school has its own leadership team, who work with a Local Academy Committee.
The Central Team currently consists of a Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Executive Officer, Chief Finance and Operating Officer, a Trust Bursar, Business Support Officer and Safeguarding Trust Lead.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
• Have a strong professional background in finance.
• Are self-motivated, focused and organised.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
It is essential to have experience of regulations relevant to the academy sector as well as the ability to multi-task and work flexibly within a team environment, whilst having the ability to effectively manage their own workload, delivering against agreed objectives and targets. Experience of working within a Trust’s finance team is desirable.
The role will be based at the Trust head office, based within the grounds of Normanby Primary School, one of the trust schools. There will be times when visits to the other trust schools are required.
Please see the Job Description for a full purpose of the role
What can Ironstone Academy Trust offer you
Ironstone Academy Trust can offer:
• A workplace that is Inclusive, Resilient, Open and Nurturing
• Supportive and enthusiastic leadership team
• Supportive and committed governors, trustees and parents
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness, Flu jabs
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
• Employee benefit schemes including: childcare, cycle to work/technology schemes.
Visits to the trust office are welcomed.
Please contact Rebecca Miller, CFOO on rmiller@ironstoneacademy.org.uk.
Visits are by appointment only
Application packs can be downloaded directly from the Trust’s website and should be sent to Mrs R Miller:
CFOO,
Ironstone Academy Trust, Normanby Primary School,
Flatts Lane,
Normanby,
Middlesbrough,
TS6 0NP
or alternatively emailed to rmiller@ironstoneacademy.org.uk
Closing Date 18th September 2025, 12 noon
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 22nd September 2025.
The Trust 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.
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 (DBS) check.
Head Teacher – Ormesby Primary School
Head Teacher Ormesby Primary School
Full Time, Permanent Range LDR 14-20
Starting Salary to be agreed by negotiation, based on previous experience
Start date 1 January 2026
Closing date 22nd September 12 noon
Interviews 26th September
Ironstone Academy Trust
Job title: Head Teacher Ormesby Primary School
Based in the North East of England, Ironstone Academy Trust are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, skilled and professional Head Teacher to lead Ormesby Primary school, on the next stage of its development. Our Trust of 6 primaries work collaboratively to successfully deliver education to a high standard across our diverse group of schools.
Ormesby Primary School is a vibrant and friendly school where children love to learn. The school has a popular Nursery and provides an inclusive learning environment. It serves a community who are proud of their area and is a school where all children are encouraged to develop a lifelong interest in learning and know that both they and their work are valued.
As Head of Ormesby Primary School, you will have the full support of Ironstone Academy Trust. Ironstone is dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes for pupils and to being an outstanding employer. Ormesby Primary School has a secure understanding of what it must do, in order to improve; we are looking for a Head Teacher with the passion and skill to lead the school on the next stage of its development.
The application pack details what the Trust can offer the right candidate for this exciting and challenging role; this is also available on our website https://ironstoneacademy.org.uk/careers/
If you would like to learn more about the position, before applying, please contact Carl Faulkner, CEO, cfaulkner@ironstoneacademy.org.uk
Lunchtime Supervisor – Riverdale Primary School
Lunch Time Supervisory Assistant
Salary £2715
Riverdale Primary School
Number of hours: 5 hours per week TTO
Working pattern: 12pm – 1pm
Fixed Term September 2025 until 31.08.26 (in the first instance)
The Governors wish to appoint 3 suitably qualified, conscientious people as a lunchtime supervisors to be a valued member of our school team.
The post holder will have experience of working with children, they must be able to demonstrate excellent relationships with children/adults & the successful candidate will help support both individual and groups of pupils.
Riverdale Primary School 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 DBS disclosure will be sought.
Application forms & Job specification are available from: https://ironstoneacademy.org.uk/job-opportunities/ or alternatively on request from the school office.
Applications should be emailed or sent FAO Tina Hart (email: tina.hart@riverdaleprimary.org.uk)
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 12th September 2025.
Interviews: TBC
Riverdale Primary School
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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