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.

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.

Salary: NJC Points 18-22 pro-rata
Actual Salary: £26,724 to £28,556

We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and multi-skilled Non-Teaching Assistant Head of Year to join our dedicated Pastoral Team. Working within the Pastoral Hub at the heart of the school, the Assistant Head of Year will support the work of a Head of Year and contribute to the provision of exceptional pastoral care across the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and proactive individual with a flexible and strategic approach. If you are an effective team player with a positive and solution-focused approach to work then we would like to hear from you.

Working within our outstanding Pastoral Faculty, the successful candidate will provide complementary support to a Head of Year on all pupil/parent issues. If you are passionate about the importance of excellent pastoral care and want to work alongside a hardworking and caring team then this is the job for you.

To be successful in this application, you must be able to demonstrate that you can motivate, engage and inspire pupils of all ages and abilities and actively contribute to the high expectations and achievements of the school. We offer excellent support and CPD, including a powerful, whole school focus on the development of learning and teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person.

Now part of the Stamford Park Trust, Fairfield is a very popular, high-achieving and oversubscribed 11-16 girls’ school with 1000 pupils on roll, we have a reputation for outstanding pupil outcomes, teaching and learning. This is achieved through a supportive programme of personal development, high expectations of pupil behaviour, academic rigour and a strongly inclusive ethos.
We are excited to be able to offer this position to join a welcoming team, in a positive work environment, where you can make a valued contribution to our continuous development.

Details and an application form can be obtained from our website at: www.fairfieldhighschool.co.uk

CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Monday 10th February 2025
INTERVIEWS: w/c Monday 10th February 2025 at a date to be confirmed

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate during the application process.
Fairfield is an equal opportunities employer, who is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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 position, Term Time Only

12 hours 50 minutes per week

Grade B SCP 3-4 (£7,138.85 - £7,250.87 (prorated salary to reflect position is part time and term time only)

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 working in the general kitchen and in the pasta bar. Duties will mainly be 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 food 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’s 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.

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

Closing date for applications:       Thursday 20th February 2025

Interviews to take place:               w/c 24th February 2025

Grade E SCP 11-16 - £27,269 - £29,572 (FTE)

Prorated salary £24,536.87 – £26,609.23

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus two weeks

Longdendale High School is pleased to welcome applications for the position of Pastoral Support Worker to extend our current inclusion team.   We are on a journey to provide the highest standards of pastoral care to our students.  The role is varied and will focus upon personalised Inclusion support for individual students, small groups and daily operational support for the school’s pastoral and inclusion systems.  Work includes delivering individual and small group developmental programmes, working with inclusion leaders to resolve student conflict and where appropriate providing additional support within the classroom environment and at lunch and break times. The year groups the post holders will work with will be decided following interview.

Demonstrating the ability to build and maintain strong positive relationships with students with a wide range of needs is essential to this role.  Previous experience of working within a school environment and supporting students is preferred but not essential.   A willingness to be flexible in your approach and face challenges positively is required.

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

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st February 2025

Interviews to take place: w/c Monday 24th February 2025

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.