We are seeking two individuals to join our Local Governing Body (LGB) as governors.

Joining the LGB is a vital role in our mission to transform lives through learning.

As a governor, you will have a significant impact on students, staff, and the community by upholding the highest standards and embodying our vision and values.

This is a voluntary, unpaid position for individuals who are energetic and skilled, and who want to contribute to shaping the future of our college. No specialist knowledge of education is required.

The minimum time commitment is approximately 4 hours per month during term time.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to develop your personal skills
• Access to free training on education and governance matters
• A sense of accomplishment from helping young people reach their potential

If you’re passionate about empowering and supporting our staff and students, we want to hear from you!

To find out more and request an application form, contact our Head of Governance, Carolyn Haigh at c.j.haigh@spt.ac.uk.

Sixth Form Colleges’ Pay Grade NSP1 – NSP9 £30,500 - £47,133 per annum

Ashton Sixth Form College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate Teacher of A Level Accounting to join an already strong and well-established team of dedicated, specialist teachers.

Closing date for applications:            24th November 2024 midday

Interviews to take place:                   2nd December 2024

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added.  The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020.  The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

Please see our website Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All for further information.

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. 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. The college is an equal opportunities employer.

Grade 6 SCP 11 – 14 £26,097 - £28,549 (pro-rated)

Ashton Sixth Form College is seeking to appoint a Vocational Placement Assessor to join the Education and Health department to visit and assess students when out in education, childcare and health settings. The vocational placement assessor will work alongside the Senior Placement Assessor and take direction from them in terms of work and responsibilities.

Closing date for applications:            2nd December 2024 midday  

Interviews to take place:                   w/c 9th December 2024

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added.  The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020.  The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact hr@spt.ac.uk.

Please see our website Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All for further information.

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. 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. The college is an equal opportunities employer.

Grade 4 SCP 5-6 £22,736 - £23,162 (£19,883 - £20,255 per annum)

Ashton Sixth Form College is privileged to have wide and extensive student support system designed to help young people overcome any challenges they may face during their time at college.  The service includes our tutorial programme, Inclusive Learning, our Bursary and Attendance Officer as well as our counselling service and health and wellbeing offer.  We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified, enthusiastic Administrative Assistant with a flare and passion for working with young people towards improving themselves.  The post holder will liaise closely with Senior Tutor Managers, Senior Tutors and Teachers in order to support and inspire students to achieve their full potential.   One such support mechanisms is our Study Plus system, which provides an opportunity for students to conduct independent work in a designated area with a Senior Tutor and Administrative Assistant available for supervision. Teachers and Senior Tutors may refer students to Study Plus for additional support in order to catch up on work, tests, or any other study-related tasks. The post holder will play a significant role in coordinating these support sessions as well as other duties as described in in the job description. We are delighted that you are interested in joining our dedicated and committed student services team and would welcome an application from suitable candidates.

Closing date for applications:            24th November 2024 midday   

Interviews to take place:                   3rd December 2024

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added.  The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020.  The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact hr@spt.ac.uk.

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. 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. The college is an equal opportunities employer.

Support Staff Grade 7 SCP 15 – 18 £29,346 - £32,259

Ashton Sixth Form College seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate MIS Developer and Systems Analyst to work in our MIS team. You will be joining the college at an exciting time, at the beginning of a new three-year strategic phase. We have much to build upon: the college has an excellent reputation, a strong track record of outcomes for students, an aspirational and supportive ethos, a hugely dedicated and talented staff, and of course, Ofsted ‘outstanding’ status. The challenge of this role is to strengthen the already well-established and successful work done in MIS by supporting all college systems and ensuring the smooth running of all functions.

This role will appeal to someone who has a background in developing and coordinating IT systems, with an understanding of the educational context in a Sixth Form or GFE college. A recent maths or computer science graduate, or someone with knowledge and experience working in a college MIS team will be ideal for this role. We are looking for someone with the drive and passion to deliver outstanding support that enables our commitment to providing the best possible education and experience for all students and staff. The role will involve working with senior and middle leaders to support all aspects of their work with MIS, developing systems to help drive up standards and outcomes.

If you feel you share our values and want to be part of a dedicated and committed team, ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:            Monday 2nd December 2024 9am  

Interviews to take place:                   Friday 6th December 2024

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added.  The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020.  The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact hr@spt.ac.uk.

Please see our website Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All for further information.

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. 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. The college is an equal opportunities employer.

We are seeking two individuals to join our Local Governing Body (LGB) as governors.

Joining the LGB is a vital role in our vision of Excellence and Ambition for all. 

As a governor, you will have a significant impact on students, staff, and the community by upholding the highest standards and embodying our vision and values.

This is a voluntary, unpaid position for individuals who are energetic and skilled, and who want to contribute to shaping the future of our schools. No specialist knowledge of education is required.

The minimum time commitment is approximately 4 hours per month during term time. Board meetings are held in the evenings.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to develop your personal skills
• Access to free training on education and governance matters
• A sense of accomplishment from helping young people reach their potential

If you’re passionate about empowering and supporting our staff and students, we want to hear from you!

To find out more and request an application form, contact our Head of Governance, Carolyn Haigh at c.j.haigh@spt.ac.uk.

Grade B SCP 3-4 (£24,027- £24,404) (full time equivalent)

(salary to be prorated to reflect part time and term time only position)

Required – as soon as possible

To ensure the school can provide an effective and efficient catering service we are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic candidate to join our catering team. 

Working effectively, alongside other members of the team. Your role will mainly be operating a till.  Ensuring students purchases are completed within a specific time frame, in a warm and friendly manner.

Complying with stock rotation procedures and refilling and replacing consumables and general cleaning duties will also be part of the role.

Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential. A willingness to be flexible in your approach, acting with integrity and having the ability to carry out all duties in line with school expectations and health and safety guidelines are all qualities which are essential.   All staff are expected to act as effective role models and be prepared to demonstrate the school core values and be able to support students in an appropriate and professional manner to ensure all users have a positive experience when using the catering facilities at the school.     

Hours of work will be

Monday to Wednesday – 11.45am-2.30pm

Thursday - 11.45am-2.00pm

Friday – 11.45am-1.55pm

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications:    Thursday 28th November 2024

Interviews to take place:              w/c 2nd December 2024

Grade B SCP 3-4 (£24,024 - £24,404 full time equivalent)

(position to be prorated as post is part time and term time only)

Required – as soon as possible

In order to ensure the school is able to provide an effective and efficient catering service we are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic candidate to join our catering team.

Working effectively, alongside other members of the team. Your role will mainly be working in the general kitchen and on the pasta bar. Duties will centre around washing up by hand and with machine, general cleaning of equipment, floors, and surfaces. Pasta bar duties will be serving meals and operating a till.

As you will be working as part of the catering team, there may be some preparation of foods and serving of healthy nutritious meals. At times this will involve the use of the tills when serving students. Complying with stock rotation procedures and refilling and replacing consumables and general cleaning duties will also be part of the role.

Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential. A willingness to be flexible in your approach, acting with integrity and having the ability to carry out all duties in line with school expectations and health and safety guidelines are all qualities which are essential. All staff are expected to act as effective role models and be prepared to demonstrate the school core values and be able to support students in an appropriate and professional manner in order to ensure all users have a positive experience when using the catering facilities at the school.

Hours of work will be.

Monday – Wednesday – 11.45am-2.30pm

Thursday – 11.45am-2.00pm

Friday – 11.45am-1.55pm

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school promotes equal opportunities.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

Please check the school website under the job vacancies section for further information.

Closing date for applications:         Thursday 28th November 2024

Interviews to take place:                   w/c 2nd December 2024

Grade E SCP 11-16 - £25,979 - £28,282 per annum FTE)

(to be prorated to reflect term time only)

We are looking to appoint a TA level 3 to join our team. The role is to support a key stage 3 male student with an EHCP who has SEMH as their primary need. The successful candidate will support a student with their emotional literacy and learning whilst being mindful and tailoring support to meet their educational needs. Whilst educational support is one of the main aspects of the role, the appointed person will engage, motivate, support and guide their students to achieving academic and personal goals. Working with small of students may also be an aspect of the role.

Working within both the classroom environment and the Aspire Centre, delivering individual support and intervention. Small group academic and pastoral programmes and interventions where appropriate may also be an aspect of this role. This role is being advertised with the intention that the successful candidate would provide consistent and appropriate support for a student identified with a range of special educational needs, primarily SEMH.

Demonstrating the ability to form and maintain strong positive relationships with students with a wide range of needs and particularly SEMH, is essential to the role. Previous experience of working within a school environment and supporting students, particularly with SEMH is important. A willingness to be flexible in your approach and the ability to carry out all duties in line with school expectations is essential.

All staff are expected to act as effective role models and be prepared to demonstrate the school core values and be able to support students in an appropriate and professional manner.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) barred list check will also be completed. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact hr@spt.ac.uk.

Please see our website Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All for further information.

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 6th December 2024 (midday)

Interviews to take place:  w/c 9th December 2024

We are seeking two individuals to join our Local Governing Body (LGB) as governors.

Joining the LGB is a vital role in our vision of Excellence and Ambition for all. 

As a governor, you will have a significant impact on students, staff, and the community by upholding the highest standards and embodying our vision and values.

This is a voluntary, unpaid position for individuals who are energetic and skilled, and who want to contribute to shaping the future of our schools. No specialist knowledge of education is required.

The minimum time commitment is approximately 4 hours per month during term time. Board meetings are held in the evenings.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to develop your personal skills
• Access to free training on education and governance matters
• A sense of accomplishment from helping young people reach their potential

If you’re passionate about empowering and supporting our staff and students, we want to hear from you!

To find out more and request an application form, contact our Head of Governance, Carolyn Haigh at c.j.haigh@spt.ac.uk.

We are seeking individuals who are interested in joining our board of trustees, to lead the Trust into the next phase of our development. We wish to appoint people who knows what steps are needed to improve a school in a sustainable manner, but with pace, and who has the inspirational and organisational qualities to take a strategic lead on that journey, whilst preserving and further developing the beliefs, values and culture of the Academies within the Trust.

What does the role offer?

1. A chance to develop your own personal skills
2. Access to a programme of free training in respect of education/governance matters
3. A sense of achievement in helping make a difference to children reaching their potential
4. Support and guidance from fellow trustees

Person specification

In looking to fill these vacancies we are interested in applications from people with the skills outlined below:

Audit, finance and risk

The trust seeks a trustee with strong audit, finance and risk experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in a charity or non-profit organisation, as well as demonstrating experience from a commercial, retail or industry setting, including evidence of contribution to growing a business, chain of businesses or franchises, as well as experience of head office and organisational development, including driving efficiency improvements in central services.

Education and School Improvement

The trust seeks a trustee who possesses skills and experience from across the educational landscape, with a specific requirement for school leadership. Experience of working in a role with responsibility for school improvement is welcomed.

Business, Governance and Human Resources

The trust seeks individuals who possess a strong ‘general’ skillset from across the business sphere, with a specific requirement for growth management. Experience working in a role with responsibility for corporate governance, legal services or human resources would be valuable.

Commitment

Trusteeship is a voluntary, unpaid role for people who have the energy and skills to make a real contribution to shaping the future of our schools. You do not need to have any specialist knowledge of education.

The time commitment is approximately 4 hours per month during term time as a minimum. Board meetings are held at the Trust’s registered office at Ashton Sixth Form College (OL6 9RL), mainly in the evenings.

Apply

To find out more and request an application form, contact our Head of Governance, Carolyn Haigh at c.j.haigh@spt.ac.uk.

Trustees are essential for the effectiveness and success of Stamford Park Trust and its academies; it is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling role and we recommend you view the following links for more information about the role: https://www.stamfordparktrust.ac.uk/ and https://governorsforschools.org.uk/elearning/

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure checks.