Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Lunchtime Supervisor – Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Lunchtime Supervisor
1 hour per day – 5 hours per week (12.00 – 1.00pm)
Term time only (38 wks – paid for 44.28 weeks)
Salary: £12.65 per hour
NJC19 Grade A point 2
Closing Date: 20th November 2025
To start ASAP
The Governors wish to appoint a conscientious, highly motivated, hardworking Lunchtime Supervisor as a valued member of our school team. The post holder will work 1 hour per day Monday to Friday during lunchtime, term time only.
The successful applicant will join a team of eight lunchtime supervisors. Responsibilities to include supervising children in the dining hall, helping with packed lunches and playground duty. The post holder will be flexible, have good communication skills and relate well to children. A basic knowledge of health and safety is essential.
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.
Initial enquiries to the school are welcomed as soon as possible. Please note – We do not accept CV’s.
Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Closing Date 20th November 2025
Teaching Assistant – EYFS Hub – Overfields Primary School
Teaching Assistant – EYFS Hub
The Governing Body of Overfields Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be based in the EYFS Hub initially but may be asked to work across school. They will hold or are working towards a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and will be able to demonstrate excellent relationships with adults and children. The successful candidate will help and instruct both individuals and small groups in working towards their individual targets.
The post is a fixed term part time position until 31st August 2027. 32hrs per week working Mon – Fri. Grade C+ Term Time only plus 5 days
We are looking for someone who:-
- Has the passion to go the “extra mile” to make the difference to the lives of the children in our community
- Has the ability to motivate and inspire pupils to learn
- Demonstrates excellent practice and high expectations in teaching and learning
- Can work effectively alongside colleagues and parents
We can offer:
- A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team who go’ the extra mile’ for our pupils and families
- Induction and ongoing professional development through our Trust networks
- A supportive leadership team and Governing Body
- Keen, polite and well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
Overfields Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff 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 check (DBS).
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01642 314548 to arrange an appointment.
Application forms are available by request from the school office
Applications should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs T Watson, Head Teacher or emailed to Mrs L Collishaw, School Business Manager at overfieldsadmin@overfieldsprimary.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 20th November 2025. Successful applicants will be contacted by email for interview. If you have not been contacted by the 21st November 2025 please consider your application unsuccessful.
Cleaner (Maternity Cover) – Zetland Primary School
Job Advert – Cleaner (Maternity Cover)
Zetland Primary School – Grade A
Internal/External Vacancy
Commencing: 2nd February 2026
Ending: 31st August 2026
Hours Per Week: 16.25
Salary: Grade A, Scale Point 2, £9105 (actual salary)
Term Time Only
Closing Date: 15th December 2025
The Governing Body, children, and staff of Zetland Primary School are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic cleaner to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is a term-time only position, providing an excellent opportunity to support our school community.
This is a fixed-term, maternity cover position from 2nd February 2026 to 31st August 2026, with the possibility of an earlier end date should the postholder return from maternity leave before this time.
The successful applicant will be employed by the Ironstone Academy Trust.
We can offer:
- Fantastic children, dedicated staff, and a supportive parental community who value close school links
- A school committed to achieving the highest possible standards
- Supportive colleagues and Governing Body providing appropriate induction and professional development
We are looking for:
- A committed professional who strives to maintain high standards at all times
- Someone who values working as part of a team
- A person able to work flexible hours within the term-time schedule
- Someone who can use their initiative and maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the premises
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: 15th December 2025
Zetland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure along with other relevant employment checks.
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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