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.

Part Time, 10 hours per week, Term Time Only (over 2 late afternoon/evenings, Wednesday and Thursdays 4-9pm)

Permanent Contract

Grade 4 SCP 5 - 6 £22,736 - £23,162 (pro-rata)

The Higher & Adult Education Department offers a range of higher and adult education courses for post 19 students.  An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and efficient Evening Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to join our team. The role requires a confident, friendly, professional and helpful person who will be able to work using their own initiative providing a ‘front of house’ support service to students, visitors and staff at the main college reception/HE student services reception.  

The role involves dealing with enquiries, answering phone calls, supporting learners with enrolment forms, taking course payments, directing students to classrooms and providing information as required.  Experience of working in general administration with the public would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have effective administrative, IT and organisational skills and an understanding of what makes excellent customer care.   

The core hours are a Wednesday and Thursday evening from 4:00pm - 9:00pm, term time only with flexibility to include occasional additional hours to support events, e.g. enrolment and information events outside of these times. The post holder reports to the Senior Admissions Officer, working as part of the Higher & Adult Education team. 

Closing date for applications:            Friday 17th January 2025 9am   

Interviews to take place:                   Friday 24th January 2025

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.

Leadership Scale 18-22 (£75,675 - £83,464)

Do you want to be part of a new exciting stage in the life of Fairfield?

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher at Fairfield High School for Girls to contribute to the success and strategic leadership of our school. This role is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, committed individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and has a natural ability to inspire and motivate others, in a position which is central to ensuring that all pupils achieve their potential. The individual will be a committed, dynamic leader with a successful track record of improving the quality of education through their leadership and who can advance their career by joining our Senior Leadership Team. The successful applicant will have responsibility for the strategic direction, overview and leadership of pastoral and inclusion structures and systems across the school.

This brand new position offers the right candidate the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the life of this highly successful, unique, flourishing school community. As an inspirational leader and outstanding teacher, you will lead the strategic direction and development of our behaviour and inclusion strategies which will impact positively on standards, provision, and outcomes for our pupils. The post holder will drive improvements in the quality of pastoral care, working with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate and focused on delivering the very best pastoral support. You will implement strategies, systems and interventions to address our pupils' diverse needs, which promote resilience and wellbeing, collaborating with families and external agencies to this end.

This role will allow you to develop your own career in a challenging and supportive environment within the school and the wider Trust. We believe we have a responsibility to develop one another and our practice; we will invest in you and your continuous professional development.

The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people, with a duty to promote the welfare of all staff and young people and be committed to diversity and inclusion.

To find out more about working at Fairfield alongside our new head click here.

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.

Permanent Contract 

NJC Grade E, SCP 11-16

(£27,269-£29,572 - salary to be pro-rated to reflect TTO)

We are looking to appoint an outstanding KS4 Attendance & Family Officer to join our school’s central admin and inclusion teams. The role plays a vital part in ensuring that all our students get to make the most out of school by having excellent attendance and punctuality.

The core purpose of the role is to provide a professional and effective service that improves student attendance at school. To work closely with families and outside agencies to support and monitor attendance in line with school policy.

You will be part of the school’s wider inclusion team, and you will need a positive and proactive approach to your work. We are looking to appoint someone who wants to make a positive difference to our students and their families.

Please note that 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’s 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.  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:  Friday 17TH JANUARY 2025

Interviews to take place:  W/C 20TH JANUARY 2025

Full Time, 36 hours per week, Permanent Contract

Grade F SCP 17 – 22 £30,060 - £32,652

We are looking for an experienced IT Technician to provide IT support to the schools within our multi academy trust. You will be experienced in Microsoft server and cloud technologies, Microsoft intune or SCCM deployment systems and Office 365 administration.

You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an expanding Trust and develop your skills further working with other highly skilled IT professionals.

Closing date for applications:            20th January 2025

Interviews to take place:                   23rd January 2025

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 recruitment@spt.ac.uk.

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

Stamford Park Trust 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 Trust 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.

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.