Job Opportunities
We currently have vacancies within the trust.
Normanby Primary School – Lunchtime Supervisor
Grade/Salary: Grade A SCP 2 (approx. £2823.32 pro rata)
Hours: 5.5 hours per week – TT0 – 1.05 hours per day (12.00pm – 1.05pm)
Job Reference LSA/AUT23
Required for as soon as possible.
The Trustees of Ironstone Academy Trust wish to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated staff.
The successful applicant will join a team of 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.
Please note that applications must be made on the recommended forms (along with the two associated forms) which are available to download below; we would welcome these to be delivered with a handwritten or personalised covering letter to the address at the bottom of this advert. Application packs can be downloaded directly from the Trust’s website, www.ironstoneacademytrust.org.uk. Alternatively you can telephone for one to be posted out or call into Normanby Primary School to collect one.
The successful applicant will have:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Clear understanding of safeguarding and awareness of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and other relevant procedures and systems including the Local Safeguarding Board arrangements
Ironstone Academy Trust actively encourages the professional development of its staff and is a happy and caring place to work. A job description is attached to this advert. Application packs can be downloaded directly from the Trust’s website. Alternatively you can telephone for one to be sent out or call into Normanby Primary to collect one.
Closing Date – ongoing
Interviews tbc.
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
Mrs K Pentney
Head Teacher
Normanby Primary School of Ironstone Academy Trust
Flatts Lane
Normanby
Middlesbrough
TS6 0NP
Nunthorpe Primary Academy – Lunchtime Supervisors
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 (time to be discussed), term time only.
1 hour per day – 5 hours per week (12.00 – 1.00pm)
Term time only (38 wks)
Salary: £11.91 per hour
NJC19 Grade B point 2
Closing Date 26th April 2024
To start ASAP (subject to employment checks).
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. Application Forms are available from school or to download from the school website.
Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Nunthorpe Primary Academy – Breakfast Club Assistant
The Governors wish to appoint a conscientious, highly motivated, hardworking Breakfast Club Assistant to work 1 hour per day, 4 days per week, term time only.
Time: 7.45 – 8.45am – 1 hour per day – 4 days per week
Term time only (38 wks)
Salary: £11.91 per hour
NJC19 Grade B point 2
Closing Date 26th April 2024 9.00am
To start Monday 3rd June 2024
As a Breakfast Club Assistant, you will be helping our children get the best possible start to their day by providing breakfast and activities.
The successful applicant will work as part of a team to provide a safe and secure environment whilst
having the ability to plan fun and exciting opportunities for all children.
The role includes meeting and greeting parents, supervising the children, monitoring safety and engaging through play and conversation whilst having fun in a safe environment.
If you are looking for additional hours, we have other available roles in school that link in well with this position.
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. Application forms are available from school or to download
from the school website.
Visits are usually encouraged and welcomed. Please call 01642 315508 if you would like to book a visit.
Visits are strictly by appointment only and will take place on Monday 22nd April at 4.00pm.
Shortlisting: 26.04.2024
Interviews: 02.05.2024
Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Nunthorpe Primary Academy – After School Club Leader
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, highly motivated professional to join our school in the role as After School Club Leader.
14.5 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 3.00pm – 6.00pm, Friday 3.00pm – 5.30pm)
Term time only (38 weeks)
Salary: £13.16 – £13.84 per hour
NJC19 Grade D point 8-11
Closing Date 26th April 2024 at 9.00am
To start Monday 3rd June 2024
Nunthorpe Primary School provides After School Club provision for all children on roll in our school. We are delighted to offer this service as part of our extended provision to support our families and we pride ourselves on the flexibility and quality of the service we provide.
As After School Club Leader, you will lead the day to day organisation of the club by providing high standards of care and play opportunities for Children between the ages of 3-11 years old in a safe and secure environment.
Part of your role will be assisting parents with accessing the service whilst monitoring the register of children attending by carrying out administrative duties in accordance with the role.
The successful applicant will work as part of a team to provide a safe and secure environment whilst having the ability to plan fun and exciting opportunities for all children.
You will be a point of contact for any safeguarding concerns raised in After School Club – Full training will be provided.
If you are organised, enthusiastic, flexible, motivated and a strong team player, we would be delighted to consider an application from you.
If you are looking for additional hours, we have other available roles in school that link in well with this position.
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. Application forms are available from school or to download from the school website.
Visits are usually encouraged and welcomed. Please call 01642 315508 if you would like to book a visit. Visits are strictly by appointment only and will take place on Monday 22nd April at 4.00pm.
Shortlisting: 26.04.2024
Interviews: 02.05.2024
Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Overfields Primary School – Deputy Head Teacher
Overfields Primary School are looking to appoint a strong and experienced leader as our new Deputy Headteacher.
| POST: Deputy Head teacher | Advert Date: 10th April 2024 |
| Salary: L8 -12 | Closing Date: 1st May 2024 |
| Contract: Full Time, permanent | Short Listing Date: 2nd May 2024 |
| Required for – September 2024 | Interview Date: 20th & 21st May 2024 |
The Overfields Primary School motto is “Dream, Believe, Achieve” and we are constantly striving to challenge, motivate and inspire our children to be the best young people they can be. The right person will have the energy, motivation and enthusiasm to promote our vision, to encourage aspiration in our young people and to contribute to raising standards in our successful, forward thinking learning community.
Do you have:-
The desire to make a difference and improve opportunities for all of our children?
The skills as a team player to support and lead others in teaching and learning?
The expertise in a key curriculum area to move the school forward and set higher challenges for pupils?
Good communication skills and a sense of fun?
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who:
- Has a passion for teaching and learning, with an excellent record of classroom practice and the highest expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour.
- Is able to demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills and use these to inspire and support colleagues in order to build on the many strengths of our school.
- Can think strategically and creatively and support the Head teacher and Governing Body to take forward initiatives in the next stage of the school’s development.
- Is a confident user of IT, with successful experience of using data and assessment to maximise outcomes.
- Has a positive and caring attitude with a desire to overcome any challenges that arise. The Deputy will play a key role in our safeguarding team as a deputy DSL.
- Will be highly visible and approachable to the whole school community and prepared to go the extra mile for our children, staff, governors and our families.
What we can offer:
- An inclusive and caring ethos which provides a safe, secure and happy learning environment. At Overfields the children are at the heart of everything we do.
- A highly committed team of dedicated colleagues who are passionate about raising aspirations and giving our pupils the best start in life.
- Enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are eager to learn and who are proud to be part of our school
- Commitment to individualised, specialised and collective professional development
- The opportunity to work as part of an ambitious and forward-thinking leadership team
- Supportive and skilled governors who are keen to see children’s progress
- The opportunity to contribute to the wider Ironstone Academy Trust and lead, innovate and secure success alongside forward thinking colleagues.
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged, preferably during school operating hours so that you can get a true sense of our caring, community ethos.
If you feel that you would like to be part of our team, please telephone Mrs L Collishaw School Business Manager on 01642 314548 or email lyn.collishaw@overfieldsprimary.org.uk for further information, an application pack and to make an appointment to visit the school. We look forward to hearing from you.
Overfields 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
Overfields Primary School – Caretaker
Overfields 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 Overfields Primary, in ensuring that the school is a safe, clean and pleasant learning environment for our staff, pupils and visitors.
Grade/Salary: Grade C SCP 5-6
Hours: 20 hours Term Time plus 3 weeks
Contractual Status: Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)
Required for: September 2024 or earlier if required checks are completed
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 20hrs per week term time only plus 3 weeks working 7.00am – 11.00am. (will be required to work all the PD Days and the last week of the Summer holidays, remaining time will be agreed and arranged around school requirements)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.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please telephone Mrs L Collishaw School Business Manager on 01642 314548 or email lyn.collishaw@overfieldsprimary.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Overfields 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:- 12pm on the Friday 26th April 2024. Please note if you have not been contacted by the 2nd May 2024 your application has been unsuccessful.
Overfields 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
Overfields Primary School – Lunchtime Supervisor
Overfields Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join the current team at Overfields Primary School. Duties will include supervising children, both in the dining hall and playground, leading play activities and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and good behaviour of all our children. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working with children within the primary age group.
Grade/Salary: Grade A+ SCP 2
Hours: 5 hours Term Time Only
Contractual Status: Permanent (subject to probationary period)
Required ASAP
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
Overfields 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 school we have highly motivated pupils, a highly motivated and committed staff and excellent resources.
Closing Date:- 12pm on Friday 26th April 2024
Please note if you have not been contacted by the 29th April 2024 your application has been unsuccessful.
Ormesby Primary School – Class Teacher
Teachers Main Scale Pay (M1-M6) – £30,000 – £41,333 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 Wednesday 24th April at 1.30pm or 4.00pm or Thursday 25th April at 9:30am – 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: 3rd May 2024 at 12pm Interviews: 17th May 2024
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
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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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