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Bright Owls
Wrap Around at Mortimer Primary School
Following the news of Bright Kids closing, we have been working to find a solution that will support our families who rely on wrap around child care and provide a service within our walls.
What we aim to offer
We are planning to offer both before and after school care within the school premises.
Early Owls Session – from 7:45am until school begins
Night Owls Session – after school care until 5:45
How will parents book?
Via Parent Pay, which we use for lunch and trip payments at present. A new function will be added to allow bookings to sessions.
How much will it cost?
Our initial prices will be per child as:
Early Owls
- £3.50 per session
Night Owls
- £8.00 per session. Pick up by 5pm
- £10 per session. Pick up 5:45pm
How can I pay?
Payment to be made on Parent pay. We can accept vouchers, but notification is needed prior to booking.
How many spaces are there?
Our maximum capacity will be 36 pupils in both sessions.
Will there be food?
Yes. For breakfast, we aim to offer toast and cereal. After school will be a light meal and snacks.
When will it start?
We are hoping to run a soft start in the 2nd summer half term. There are several changes we need to make to the school building and premises to ensure the provision can run safely and effectively. A start date will be dictated by key work being completed.
Who will the staff be?
We are looking to have staff who are well known to the children in place.
What else do I need to know?
We will inform parents of our start date – there will be plenty of notice. These are our initial plans and may be subject to change.
We are so excited for Friday’s double whammy of Red Nose Day and Jump Start Jonny!
Dress code:
Children should come dressed in sportswear ready for their Jump Start Jonny slot.
Children can add a dash or splash of red (think Red Nose Day t-shirts/PE top/red bottoms etc) to mark Comic Relief.
No football tops please.
Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only)
(Mortimer Primary School)
£25,183 pa pro rata
Required As Soon As Possible
Fixed Term until July 2026
The Governors and Head Teacher of Mortimer Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within our school.
Initially working in our Nursery, but candidates should expect to be utilised across the primary phase if required.
You must be:
- An excellent practitioner, able to work with children under the direction of the class teacher/SENCo;
- Able to lead small groups;
- Friendly, caring, hard-working and supportive, with high expectations;
- Able to adapt to situations as they arise, using a flexible approach and a range of strategies to support learning and behaviour.
Mortimer Primary School is a large 3 form primary school and an exciting place to work. We strive to deliver our moto of “Excellence for All” by providing excellence for pupils, parents and our staff. You will be joining a motivated staff team in a forward thinking school.
South Tyneside Council 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to [email protected]
Closing date: Noon, 28 March 2025
Supervisory Assistant – 7.5 hpw (Term Time Only)
£24,404 pa pro rata (£12.64 ph)
Required as soon as possible.
Initially fixed for 12 months.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated lunchtime Supervisory Assistant who will join our lunchtime team. You should have a positive attitude and enjoy working with children.
You will be required to supervise pupils throughout the lunchtime break both in the dining hall as well as in the playground.
You should have good communication skills and be able to use your initiative and take responsibility in a variety of situations. You should also be able to work as part of a team and have a willingness to participate in further training if required.
Applications must be completed in full and returned either printed to the school office or electronically to [email protected]. At least one reference must be from your previous employer, or in the case of voluntary work, the line manager with the voluntary setting.
The Job Description and Person Specification are below with the application form. CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: Noon Friday 14th March 2025 – 12pm
Amber Weather Warning – Storm Éowyn
Friday 24th January
Important Information:
School Opening: School doors will open at 8:30 AM at the same time as the gates. Children will go straight into school. We kindly ask that children remain close to the building when moving across the yard.
End of Day Arrangements: To reduce the time parents/carers need to remain on site after their first pick-up, older siblings in Years 3, 4, 5, and 6 will exit the school with their younger siblings from Reception, Years 1 and 2. The remaining KS2 students will exit at their usual times via the main entrance. Staff will be as prompt as possible.
Nursery children can be collected as normal.
Safety Measures: Throughout the day, we will continuously assess the weather conditions and take necessary actions to ensure everyone’s safety. Our aim is to keep everyone secure during this time.
Indoor Activities: Due to the weather, children should expect to remain indoors throughout the day.
Our Spring Parents’ Evenings take place on Monday 20th and Monday 27th (for children in Reception to Year 6)
Bookings opened on Thursday 9th January at 17:00 and will close on Friday 17th January at 12noon.
Parents can again book via our dedicated site
https://mortimerprimaryschool.schoolcloud.co.uk/
Enter your details and your child’s to log in. You will then be able to book your slot once the event opens.
Slots are 10 minutes in duration and are an opportunity to hear about your child’s progress through the Autumn term. Further meetings can be organised if required beyond this time.
If you have any difficulties with the booking site, please let us know and we will help.
Thank you for your support
Mr Bennett
Head Teacher
Due to a boiler failure, we have made the decision to close Nursery and Reception today. (7.1.25)
We will update parents ASAP with an update.
Tuesday 17th December was an exciting day as we awarded our very 1st Golden Owl awards to KS2 pupils. They are awarded at the end of each term.
The Golden Owl is awarded for:
Excellence in Behaviour: Exhibiting respect, kindness, and integrity in their interactions with peers and staff.
Dedication to Learning: Demonstrating a strong commitment to grow in their learning, showing creativity and adaptability.
Positive Attitude: Maintaining a positive outlook and approach to challenges, showing resilience and endurance.
School Engagement: Actively participating in school activities and fostering a sense of unity, whilst being a pioneer to step out and succeed.
Christmas Fair & Walk Around
Our fair takes place on Monday 2nd December with lots of stalls, games and food! Take a walk around school and see the children’s Christmas crafts! It is set to be a great way to start the festive season.
Enter via the KS2 yard and up to the year 3 & 4 door. We ask that you take an anti-clockwise walk of the school before exiting via the same door. There will be plenty of staff on hand to direct you.
We hope you can join us for our expanding fair and start December with a cracker of an event!
Winter Wonderland
Just to remind parents as we enter the coldest months of the school year:
- KS1/KS2 – School gates open at 8:30. We open the school doors in poor weather at approximately 8:40, else children remain on the yard until the morning bell.
- KS1/KS2 – We continue outdoor PE lessons throughout the year and ask that a warm tracksuit or similar is kept in school.
As there are more coats and jumpers in school, please check that all clothing is labelled, so that it can be returned easily.
School Closing and New Year Opening
We will close at the end of Friday 21st December and reopen Tuesday 7th January 2025.
