Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Ormesby Primary School – Classroom Teacher
Teachers Main Scale Pay (M1-M6) – £31,650 – £43,607 per annum
Full time – 32.5 hours per week
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 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 application, 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.
Visits are encouraged and welcomed. Please call 01642 314430 if you would like to book a visit. Visits are strictly by appointment only and will take place on 19th June at 3.45pm, please make an appointment via the school office to book a visit.
Application forms and information packs are available on the website, in addition to the application form please provide a covering letter.
Closing date: 20th June 2025 at 12pm
Interviews: TBC
Applications that we do not respond to, will not have been successful on this occasion.
Completed application forms are to be returned to:
Mrs A Blackburn (Head Teacher) Ormesby Primary Academy, Henry Taylor Court, Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS7 9AB or via email: FOA Mrs A Blackburn, office@ormesby.org.uk
Riverdale Primary School – Acting Assistant Head Teacher – Internal Candidates Only
Acting Assistant Head teacher at Riverdale Primary School
The Trustees of Ironstone Academy Trust wish to appoint a temporary Assistant Head Teacher to Riverdale Primary School. This vacancy has arisen because of the departure of the current post holder.
Expressions of interest, addressed to Carl Faulkner, the CEO of the Trust, returned by 17.06.2025. Within the expression of interest, candidates can suggest ways in which they would seek to work with the Head Teacher over the forthcoming academic year, developing standards of teaching and subject leadership within the supportive framework of the wider Academy Trust.
This post is temporary, starting September 2025 will cease on 31.08.2026, when the successful candidate will revert to their substantive position/ school. This vacancy is open to staff who currently work at Ironstone Academy Trust.
Initially, this post will be based on a 1.0 FTE at Riverdale.
Applicants will meet with the CEO and DCEO as well as Trustee and Governor representatives, week beginning 23.06.2025, to allow the appointment to be confirmed before the Summer Break, following an agreement being reached with their current school regarding this temporary variation to their contract.
Riverdale Primary School – Acting SENDCO and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Internal Candidates Only
Acting SENDCO and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Riverdale Primary School
The trustees of Ironstone Academy Trust wish to appoint a temporary Acting SENDCO to Riverdale Primary School. This vacancy has arisen because of the departure of the current post holder.
Expressions of interest, addressed to Carl Faulkner, the CEO of the Trust, returned by 17.06.2025. Within the expression of interest, candidates can suggest ways in which they would seek to work with the Head Teacher over the forthcoming academic year, developing standards of safeguarding and SEND Provision, within the supportive framework of the wider Academy Trust.
This post is temporary, starting September 2025 will cease on 31.08.2026, when the successful candidate will revert to their substantive position/ school. This vacancy is open to staff who currently work at Ironstone Academy Trust. Initially this post will be based on a 0.5 FTE at Riverdale; this will be subject to termly review by the CEO and DCEO.
Applicants will meet with the CEO and DECO as well as Trustee and Governor representatives, week beginning 23.06.2025, to allow the appointment to be confirmed before the Summer Break, following an agreement being reached with their current school regarding this temporary variation to their contract.
Riverdale Primary School – Level 2 Teaching Assistant – 32.5 Hours
Teaching Assistant: Grade NJC 6-7
Salary: Actual £19,281 – £19,588
Number of hours: 32.5 hours per week TTO + 1 week
Working pattern: 8:15am – 3:30pm
Fixed Term To start as soon as possible until 31.08.26 (in the first instance)
The Governors wish to appoint a suitably qualified, conscientious Teaching Assistant as a valued member of our school team.
The post holder will hold at least a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification. They must be able to demonstrate excellent relationships with children and adults. The successful candidate will help and support both individual and groups of pupils, give pupil feedback and supporting them in working towards their individual targets.
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 Bethany Reilly (email: office@riverdalepriamry.org.uk)
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 27th June 2025.
Interviews: TBC
Riverdale Primary School
Riverdale Primary School – Level 2 Teaching Assistant – 30 Hours
Teaching Assistant: Grade NJC 6-7
Salary: Actual £17,798 – £18,081
Number of hours: 30 hours per week TTO + 1 week
Working pattern: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Fixed Term To start as soon as possible until 31.08.26 (in the first instance)
The Governors wish to appoint a suitably qualified, conscientious Teaching Assistant as a valued member of our school team.
The post holder will hold at least a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification. They must be able to demonstrate excellent relationships with children and adults. The successful candidate will help and support both individual and groups of pupils, give pupil feedback and supporting them in working towards their individual targets.
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 Bethany Reilly (email: office@riverdalepriamry.org.uk)
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 27th June 2025.
Interviews: TBC
Riverdale Primary School
Riverdale Primary School – Level 2 SEN 1-1 Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant: Grade NJC 6-7
Salary: Actual £17,798 – £18,081
Number of hours: 30 hours per week TTO + 1 week
Working pattern: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Fixed Term To start as soon as possible until 31.08.26 (in the first instance)
The Governors wish to appoint a suitably qualified, conscientious Teaching Assistant as a valued member of our school team.
The post holder will hold at least a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification. They must be able to demonstrate excellent relationships with children and adults. The successful candidate will help and support both individual pupils, give pupil feedback and supporting them in working towards their individual targets.
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 Bethany Reilly (email: office@riverdalepriamry.org.uk)
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 27th June 2025.
Interviews: TBC
Riverdale Primary School
Riverdale Primary School – Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher required for September 2025
Classroom Teacher required for September 2025 – Teachers Main Scale Pay 1-3 Fixed Term until 17/07/2026
0.55 (17.875 hours) Monday – Friday.
Riverdale Primary School – (189 FTE on roll)
Required for September 2025, a highly motivated and creative classroom teacher.
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
Please outline your strengths and interests in your application, 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.
Visits are usually encouraged and welcomed, please call 01642 471298 if you would like to book a visit. Visits are strictly by appointment only.
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 Bethany Reilly (email: office@riverdalepriamry.org.uk)
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 27th June 2025
Interviews: TBC
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.
