We are looking for a Part-Time Teacher

23rd September 2024Mr Bennett

Job Opportunity

Class Room Teacher

Part-time (Afternoons)

We seek to appoint a fantastic teacher (QTS) to work within our successful school from January 2025.

The role will provide the afternoon teaching sessions in a current year 2 class. The successful applicant will be an effective classroom practitioner who is committed to raising the standards of education for the children in their care.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:

  • have a thorough knowledge of the primary curriculum so as to deliver meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences
  • can work well within the job share to provide the best for the class
  • have the ability to provide high standards of care and education
  • are able to create stimulating learning environments, both indoor and outdoor
  • show commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners
  • work with staff and support leadership within the school vision

Visits to the school are welcomed.

 

Visit the school: Wednesday 2nd October – 4:30pm

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th October @ 12pm

Shortlisting: Wednesday 9th October

Observations & Interviews:  Wednesday 23rd October

 

Key documents

Teacher (Mortimer Primary School) PS – March 24

Teacher (Mortimer Primary School) JD – April 24

MPS Application Form

 

Please return your application form to:

South Tyneside Council

HR Operations – HR Services

Hawthorne

Rolling Mill Road

Viking Industrial Park

Jarrow

Tyne and Wear

NE32 3DP

 

Or email it to [email protected]

 

ASDA Cash Pot

6th September 2024Mr Bennett
  • You can help us raise money for school through the ADSA Rewards App.
  • Many of you have already downloaded the app and selected Mortimer Primary from the ‘Cash Pot for Schools’ graphic
  • Every time someone opts in, £1 is added to our cash fund, so even if you don’t use ASDA you can still help us.

    Download (PDF, 1.18MB)

Welcome back!

26th February 2024Mr Bennett

We are well into the Spring term now and this half term is only 4 weeks and 4 days! I hope you had a lovely half-term and were able to spend some time with your children and families. The PTA held two movie sessions in one night, which was very well attended. Thank you to all who helped. We are still awaiting the final report from OFSTED and will share more news once it is complete.

There are plenty of things going on this half term:

World Book Day – Thursday 7th March.

Once again we will celebrate the joys of reading. Children can dress as a character from a book or come in comfy clothes ready to snuggle up with a good book.

Book swap – After the success last year, we will be holding our book swap again. If parents have any books their children are willing to donate can they send them into school so that we can swap them on World Book Day. Every child will get a ‘new’ book on that day. These should be handed to the class teacher.

Book review – We will be attempting to earn Blue Peter badges for every child from Year 1 to Year 6. Pupils will complete a book review in school and we will then send these off to Blue Peter. We will be sending home the application consent form for parents to fill in and return to school. We hope to have hundreds of Blue Peter badge owners in school! There will be prizes for the best book review in each year group.

British Science Week – 11th – 15th March

The theme this year is Time. Each year group will look at a different scientist (linked to their topic for Spring 2) to study so they can look at how science has developed over time.

Neurodiversity Week 18th – 22nd March

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.

Shakespeare Week – 25th –  29th March

This is being celebrated from 18th-24th March this year but with various other weeks occurring in school, ours will be celebrated 25th-29th March.

The children throughout the school from Nursery to Y6 will study an age-appropriate version of Macbeth. The children will learn who Shakespeare was and will talk about his works. younger children will just look at an aspect of the text such as the witches

Activities will all be carried out in school and will range from art to performance poetry.

Thank you for your support

Mr Bennett

Head Teacher

Sporting Update: Spring Term 1

22nd February 2024A Stelling

What a start to the year our sporting teams have had! Lots of children throughout the school taking part in interschool festivals and tournaments. Here are a few of our sporting days out. 

Swimming
Our Year 5/6 swimming team recently took part in the South Tyneside Schools’ Swimming Competition against many schools from across the borough. 
 
The pupils participated in both individual and group events; they won a plethora of medals and their cumulative points resulted in them winning Gold in the team event! What shone out was their fantastic teamwork and their positive attitude towards others. 
 
This fantastic team will now go on to the South of Tyne Finals in March. Good luck Swim Team!
Netball
14 pupils from the Y5/6 netball team competed in the South Tyneside Schools’ Netball Competition. This was the first outing for our netball teams this year and they didn’t fail to bring their A-game. For many, this was the first time playing against other schools and there were a few nervous (but excited) players at the start. They soon found their confidence and skilful footwork, spectacular goals and a lot of giggles and smiles followed.
Pupils impressed with both their skill and sportsmanship and we are hopeful to have several ‘friendly’ matches before the season ends with other local schools.
A big thank you to Miss Bone and our coach Mrs Sparks, for their time and enthusiasm for their weekly sessions and commitment to the players.

Spring Term 2 looks a busy one!

We will be participating in our first ten-pin bowling competition, swimming finals, football cup tournaments, hockey tournaments, some of our reception children will be taking part in a gymnastic festival at The Urban Factory and a heavy end to the season for all four football teams.

In school Durham Cricket will be continuing their sessions with Years 2 and 3 and Boldon Lawn Tennis will be starting their tution sessions which will continue throughout the summer with a number of year groups.

Keep an eye out for updates from our very active pupils.

 

Dates for parents

11th January 2024Mr Bennett

Mortimer Primary School

After just three days, it feels like we have never been away with so much going on already. Please see some dates regarding events and clubs. All dates and events are added to our Reach More Parents app for your convenience.

Parents’ Evening

Our Spring Parents’ Evenings take place on Monday 15th and Monday 22nd (some nursery appointments are offered on different days).

If you haven’t booked yet, go to https://mortimerprimaryschool.schoolcloud.co.uk/ and enter your details and your child’s to choose your slot.

The bookings close this Friday (12.1.24) at 12noon.

If you have any difficulties, please let us know and we will help.

Wake up Shake up 

(Reception to Year 6)

Restarts Tuesday 16th January

Every Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 am. Mrs Stelling will lead the children in an energetic dance session to start in the school hall. No need to sign up, enter via the main school entrance.

Performing Arts Club

Restarts Thursday 18th January with Miss Nesbitt.

Choir

Restarts Tuesday 16th January with Miss Middleton

January/February Parent Assemblies
  • 5EM – Miss Middleton – Friday 19th January @ 9am
  • 6AS – Mrs Stelling – Friday 26th January @ 9am
  • 3KB – Miss Bays – Friday 2nd February @ 9am
  • 1RF – Miss Folan – Friday 9th February @ 9am
  • 4AM – Miss Marshall – Friday 16th February @ 9am

Other dates
  • Friday 2nd February  – NSPCC Number Day – Children can wear a green item to accompany their school uniform
  • Monday 5th – Friday 11th – Children’s Mental Health Week
  • Tuesday 6th February – Safer Internet Day
  • Friday 8th March – Monday 18th March – British Science Week
  • Monday 18th March – Friday 22nd March – Neurodiversity week

Term Dates

Half term

  • School closes Friday 16th February
  • School reopens Monday 26th February

Easter

  • School closes Thursday 28th March
  • School reopens Monday 15th April

Thank you for your support

Mr Bennett

Head Teacher