Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Lunchtime Supervisor – Nunthorpe Primary Academy
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, 11.30am – 1.15pm
Term Time Only
Salary:
£12.65 per hour
Actual pro rata salary: £4,902.74
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.
Additional Opportunity
Please note that the school is also recruiting a Cleaner position working Monday to Friday from 3.00pm – 6.00pm. This role may work particularly well alongside the Lunchtime Supervisor position for applicants seeking additional hours.
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 from the school website:
https://nunthorpe.ironstoneacademy.org.uk/staff-vacancies/
Alternatively, application packs can be collected from the school office.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th February at 12.00pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th February
Interview: To be confirmed
Start Date: ASAP
Cleaner – Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Cleaner
Nunthorpe Primary Academy Governors are seeking to appoint a reliable and conscientious Cleaner to join our friendly site team. The successful candidate will become part of a team of three cleaners, working together to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Term Time Only
Salary:
£12.65 per hour
Actual pro rata salary: £8,404.68
Contract:
Permanent
The Role
Duties will include general cleaning tasks across the school, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are always maintained. Teamwork is essential, and the successful applicant will work collaboratively with colleagues while also being able to work independently and take pride in their work.
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.
Additional Opportunity
Please note that there is also a lunchtime position available, which may work well alongside the cleaning role for applicants seeking additional hours.
How to Apply
Application forms and further details are available from the school website:
https://nunthorpe.ironstoneacademy.org.uk/staff-vacancies/
Alternatively, application packs can be collected directly from the school office.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th February at 12.00pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th February
Interview: To be confirmed
Start Date: ASAP
Administration Officer – Zetland Primary School
Administrative Officer (Level 2)
Zetland Primary School, Redcar
Zetland Primary School is seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and efficient Administrative Officer (Level 2) to join our busy school office team.
Grade: B+ (SCP 4–5)
Hours: 28.75 hours per week
Start date: As soon as possible, subject to satisfactory clearance checks.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.
Monday and Wednesday: 8.15am – 12.30pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8.15am – 3.45pm
Actual Salary: £16,618 – £16,881 (pro rata)
Contract: Term time only
Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will provide high-quality administrative and reception support, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the school. This is a key role with regular contact with pupils, staff, parents/carers and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a first point of contact for the school, welcoming visitors and responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
Provide general administrative support including filing, photocopying, data entry, word processing and correspondence.
Use the school’s Management Information System (Arbor) to maintain pupil records and support attendance monitoring, including daily checks and follow-up of absences.
Record and manage safeguarding and wellbeing concerns using CPOMS, in line with school procedures.
Support the organisation of school events, trips and meetings.
Assist with routine financial and resource administration, including processing orders and maintaining stock levels.
The Successful Candidate will have:
- Experience of general administrative or clerical work
- Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
- The ability to manage data accurately and maintain confidentiality
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults
- A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience of working in a school environment and/or using Arbor or CPOMS is
desirable, but training will be provided
Zetland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to comply with all safeguarding, child protection and health and safety policies. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Application packs are available from our school website, or you can collect a pack from the school office.
Zetland Primary School
Redcar Lane, Redcar, TS10 3JL
Tel: 01642 484595
Email: vacancies@zetland.org.uk
Closing date: 13th February at 12.00pm
Shortlisting: 13th February
Interviews: Week commencing 16th February
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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