Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Caretaker – Riverdale Primary School
Caretaker at Riverdale Primary School
Grade/Salary: Grade C+ SCP 7-8
Hours: 37 hours Whole Time (specific working arrangements to be confirmed with the successful applicant)
Contractual Status: Permanent (subject to 6-month probationary period)
Required for: As soon as possible
Riverdale Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Caretaker who can make a difference and would like to be part of a successful team. The successful applicant will undertake a key role at Riverdale Primary, in ensuring that the school is a safe, clean and pleasant learning environment for our staff, pupils and visitors.
The successful applicant will work under the direction of the School Business Manager and be able to assess, carry out and supervise small building tasks. They will assess situations across school to minimise risks to staff, visitors and pupils. They will be physically able to meet the demands of the job and undertake minor maintenance tasks.
We require a caretaker who is:
- Committed to ensuring EVERY child achieves to their full potential, through maintaining a safe, secure, clean and inviting site.
- Willing to work as part of a hard-working, dedicated team reporting to the School Business Manager.
- Positive, proactive and an excellent role model.
- Willing to work flexibly to meet the school’s needs.
- Has good practical skills for effective operation of site services such as cleaning, porterage, decorating, minor repairs and maintenance
- Be an active member of school life and actively subscribe to the ethos of the school.
We can offer:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A welcoming, supportive team.
- Regular and relevant professional development.
- The chance to make a difference.
- A forward thinking school.
- Polite and well-motivated pupils
The post is 37hrs per week, whole time working split shift between 05:30am – 6.00pm. The hours for the split can be negotiated with the successful candidate. The successful applicant will need to have a flexible approach to their work and may be required to work additional hours for which additional payment will be made.
IMPORTANT:
The successful candidate would have the option to reside in the accommodation which is tied to the Caretaker post and located on the school site. The accommodation is a modern detached bungalow with three-bedrooms, garage, drive, grounds and gardens, for which there is a nominal monthly rental fee of £69.64 payable by the post holder to the Trust. All bills will be the responsibility of the post holder. The property can be viewed, if required. Please let Tina Hart know when applying if this of interest.
Following satisfactory completion of probation, or earlier by mutual agreement, the successful candidate can to live on site in a three-bedroom bungalow, with a subsidised rent.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please telephone Mrs T Hart School Business Manager on 01642 471298 or email Tina.Hart@riverdaleprimary.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Riverdale Primary School actively encourages the professional development of its staff and is a happy and caring place to work. It achieves high standards and works in partnership with all stakeholders to support pupil progress. Within our trust we have highly motivated pupils, a highly motivated and committed staff and excellent resources.
Closing Date:-Thursday 9th October 2025 12 noon. Please note if you have not been contacted by the Monday 13th October 2025 your application has been unsuccessful.
Riverdale Primary 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. 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.
Internal Opportunity: Teaching Assistant – Riverdale Primary School
Internal Opportunity: Teaching Assistant at Riverdale Primary School
The Trustees of Ironstone Academy trust looking to develop the role of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant within Riverdale Primary School to help facilitate the redevelopment of an existing area of school. They will also be involved with the social and learning activities within the new provision
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to help them develop an area of school, to meet the needs of the children.
The successful candidate will have experience of working collaboratively with staff to meet the social, emotional and curriculum needs of pupils, developing the teaching areas to achieve the schools’ strategic aims. They will have an opportunity to contribute to the selection of resources and work closely with the SENDCO and project lead.
They will work closely with staff in creating plans to meet the learning needs of pupils. For example;
- creating and delivering personalised support plans based on the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review); this will be done in collaboration with SENDCO and other professionals.
- Facilitate therapeutic and sensory activities designed to meet individual pupil needs, including established techniques such as “Drawing and Talking.” Training will be provided to support this.
- Create a calm, nurturing environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional regulation for SEND pupils.
- Work closely with teaching staff, parents, and external specialists to ensure consistency and effectiveness of support.
The successful candidate will be subject to the trust’s employment policies, and will follow the trust’s safeguarding and other relevant curriculum, teaching and learning policies as needed
The post will be offered on a Level 3, Grade C+ (NJC SCP7-8) 30 hours a week for the remainder of the academic year, with termly reviews to gauge progress and guide development.
Expressions of interest to Tina Hart, School Business Manager via email, tina.hart@riverdaleprimary.org.uk by Friday 11th October 2025.
Teaching Position – Riverdale Primary School
Teaching Position RPS
The Trustees of Ironstone Academy Trust are looking to appoint a Teacher with experience of creating, or managing a setting or additional provision to help facilitate the redevelopment of an area within Riverdale Primary School.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to help develop an area of school, to meet the needs of children.
The successful candidate will have experience of working collaboratively with staff to implement change, developing teaching areas to achieve strategic aims and experience of working in a primary school. They will have budget responsibility and work closely with the SENDCO in achieving the school’s aims.
They will also support staff in creating plans to meet the learning needs of pupils. For example;
· creating and delivering personalised support plans based on the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review) in collaboration with SENDCO and other professionals.
· Facilitate therapeutic and sensory activities designed to meet individual pupil needs, including established techniques such as “Drawing and Talking.”
· Create a calm, nurturing environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional regulation for SEND pupils.
· Work closely with teaching staff, parents, and external specialists to ensure consistency and effectiveness of support.
The successful candidate will be subject to the trust’s employment policies and will follow the trust’s safeguarding and other relevant curriculum, teaching and learning policies as needed.
The post will be offered on a 0.3FTE basis for 12 weeks.
Application packs can be downloaded directly from the Trust’s website and should be sent to Mrs Tina Hart:
School Business Manager
Riverdale Primary School
Hambleton Avenue
Redcar
TS10 4HQ
or alternatively emailed to tina.hart@riverdaleprimary.org.uk
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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