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.

NSP 1-9 £30,500 - £47,133

Ashton Sixth Form College are seeking to appoint a talented and passionate A Level Business teacher to contribute to the Business, Economics and Accounting Department. The successful candidate will be accustomed to using highly effective teaching and learning methods and will create a welcoming, supportive and stimulating environment for students.

Previous applicants who have been interviewed need not apply.

Closing date for applications:             15th September 2024 9am

Interviews to take place:                   Monday 23rd September 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 Scale - Grade 7 SSPS 15-18, £29,346 - £32,259 (Pro Rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the Ashton Sixth Form College busy and highly regarded Examinations Department.

The Exams Department is at the heart of all college assessment, organising and implementing both internal and external examinations and controlled assessments across a range of programmes and cohorts, including A Level, BTEC, NCFE/Cache, T level, GCSE and adult education courses. This is a hugely successful team which is hard working, meticulous, supportive and innovative – offering a high level of service and care to all stakeholders.

The post-holder will work closely with the Examinations Manager to plan and oversee all internal and external examinations and assessments within the busy annual calendar. Excellent planning skills and attention to detail are essential, to ensure that assessments run smoothly and meet all the requirements of JCQ and awarding bodies. Excellent communication skills are essential; for communicating examinations-related information to students, parents, staff and other key parties.

This post would be ideal for an experienced Examinations Officer looking to move into leadership, or an established Examinations Manager who is working in a smaller centre or school, but wishes to broaden their experience of leadership through working with a larger team or experience a wider range of assessments. There are four other members of the department as well as a large team of invigilators.

Closing Date: Monday 30th September 12 noon

Interview Date: Monday 7th October (between 9am and 12pm)

To apply online, please visit fill out the application form and sent it to hr@spt.ac.uk.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Human Resources department on 0161 330 2330.

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.

Required from October 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter

Term time, 16 hours per week plus some additional work during busy exam periods which will be taken as time off in lieu

Working Monday – Thursday: 10.00 – 14.00 (some flexibility for the right candidate)

Grade 4

Salary: £22,736 - £23,162 (pro-rata)

The successful applicant will primarily provide administrative support to the hard working and friendly exams team to assist with the delivery of our extensive examinations programme, which is made up of both internal and external exams and assessments.

They will be a team player who thrives on working collaboratively.  They must be well organised and flexible with a meticulous eye for detail and have good communication skills.  They will enjoy using IT and will be at ease using the standard Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.). 

Experience within a college or school environment is desirable but not essential.  Previous experience of the examinations system would be an advantage.  A flexible approach to work is needed because extra hours may need to be worked during the busy exam seasons.

Closing date for receipt of applications:  Midday, Monday 30th September 2024

Interviews to be held Tuesday 8th October 2024 (afternoon)

To apply online, please visit our website at www.asfc.ac.uk. If you require any further assistance, please contact the Human Resources department on 0161 330 2330.

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. 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 D SCP 7-10 - £24,294 - £25,545 per annum FTE)

Part time would be considered.

We are looking to appoint a TA level 2 to join our team. The role is varied, and the successful candidate will support students with their learning whilst being mindful and tailoring support to meet their educational needs. The role will involve working with student(s) on a 1-1 basis, including 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 and small group academic and pastoral programmes and interventions where appropriate will be key aspects of this role. This role is being advertised with the intention that the successful candidate would provide consistent and appropriate support for students with identified various special educational needs.

Demonstrating the ability to form and maintain strong positive relationships with students with a wide range of needs is essential to the role. Previous experience of working within a school environment and supporting students, particularly with specific educational needs 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.

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.

Required for January 2025

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to our Science team to support the development of the curriculum and teaching experience in lessons to ensure that all students achieve and progress in line with expectations. As Teacher of Science, the successful candidate will work to provide outstanding learning opportunities and instil a love of learning. The successful applicant will join a thriving, high performing, well-resourced department and a team of highly committed professionals who are passionate about raising standards and learning outcomes for all students. This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your own career in a challenging, innovative and highly supportive secondary environment. We will invest in you and provide you with the best resourcing and a personal programme of professional development and improvement.

Longdendale High School is a popular comprehensive 11-16 academy set at the edge of the Peak District on the border of Tameside and Derbyshire. We have a current intake of 850 students with cohorts typically above the national average in terms of prior attainment.

Our students are provided with excellent opportunities in all areas of the curriculum. The successful candidate will play a key role in our continuing journey of improvement as we work relentlessly to ensure all students are supported to achieve their full potential and flourish in all aspects of school life. Longdendale High School is a highly inclusive school, with a strong vision for ongoing improvement.

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.

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.