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.

Ashton Sixth Form College has an excellent reputation for academic success, an outstanding record of student support and a vibrant college community. We are committed to ensuring that all our students receive an outstanding level of teaching and support with their studies. Ashton Sixth Form College is a great place to work. Students are at the heart of everything we do and over 200 teaching and support staff work hard to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve at the college. We are looking for dedicated and talented people to join us and help to support our aims.

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.  We currently have the following vacancy: 

Examinations Administrator

·         Required from November 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter

·         Term time only, 36 hours per week plus 10 days additional over the year, which may include some work during holiday periods

·         Monday – Friday

·         Grade 5 SCP 7 (£23,069.23) – SCP 10 (£24,653.10)

We are appointing an additional member to this established, 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.

The successful applicant 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 excellent communication skills.  They will enjoy using IT and will be at ease using MIS, databases and navigating exam board websites sites. They will be proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (mainly Excel, Word, Outlook etc.).  In addition they will be proficient downloading, saving, uploading and moving electronic documents to and from various locations. They will be prepared to undergo internal and external job-specific training and understand that learning the role will be primarily by doing it.

Experience within a college or school environment is preferred, and within an exams office environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.  A flexible approach to work is needed because early starts / late finishes may be needed (sometimes at short notice) during the busy exam seasons and some holiday working is likely.

Closing date for receipt of applications:  Noon, Friday 12th September

Interviews to be held:  Friday, 19th September from 9am

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. 

Ashton Sixth Form College has an excellent reputation for academic success, an outstanding record of student support and a vibrant college community. We are committed to ensuring that all our students receive an outstanding level of teaching and support with their studies.

We are looking for dedicated and talented people to join our invigilator team and help to support our aims.

We currently have the following vacancy: 

Examinations Invigilator(s)

Required for the 2025/26 academic year - Casual/Seasonal contract
Seasonal working during examination periods (November to June inclusive). 
You must commit to being available to work at least 3 whole days per week (or 6 separate mornings/afternoons). 
Booking holidays during the Summer exam series should be avoided, especially the two weeks surrounding the May half term (which is 25-29 May)
 

Grade 3, SSP per annum, pro rata £13.12 per hour (including holiday pay)

We are recruiting seasonal examination invigilators to join our current team, to contribute to the effective and efficient running of our extensive programme of internal and external examinations during the 2025/26 academic year.

Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be provided - your willingness to learn and adhere to exam regulations, along with your relilability and flexibility are more important.  Successful candidates will have high standards and will be committed, enthusiastic and dependable.  They will be able to be supervised in small teams as well as work independently. 

The role requires being vigilent and alert and the ability to easily move about the exam room venue for the duration of the individual examination period.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:  noon Monday 1st September 2025

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a group information/interview session, at the end of which you will be asked to advise whether you are still interested in the position. Due to the volume of applications for posts, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Group interview date Tuesday, 16th September 2025

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.

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.

Cleaner (Evening) Longdendale High School
15 hour shifts per week/3 hour shifts) (plus 3 weeks)
(Shift start time from 3.30pm)
Grade A – SCP 2 – £12.60 per hour
To ensure the school environment is welcoming, clean and safe we are seeking to appoint a hardworking,
committed and enthusiastic candidate to join our cleaning team.
Working effectively, alongside other members of the team, you will be responsible for the general cleaning of
all areas of the school, including classrooms, stairs, toilets and corridors.
Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential. A willingness to be flexible in your approach,
acting in a professional manner, paying attention to detail, 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.
The post which is 10 or 15 hours per week is to be worked during term time as directed by the Site
Managers/Operations Manager to ensure the needs of the school are met. An additional 3 weeks worked in
the main summer holidays will also be 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
Please check the school website under the job vacancies section for further information.

Closing date for applications: Friday 29th August 2025
Interviews to take place: w/c 1st September 2025

Pastoral Support Worker
Grade E SCP 11-16 - £27,269 - £29,572 (FTE)
Salary to be prorated to reflect TTO

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week, TTO 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
Please check the school website under the job vacancies section for further information.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd August 2025 (midday)
Interviews to take place: w/c 25th August 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.

Head of Year

Grade G 23 – 28 £33,366-£37,938 per annum to be pro-rated

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week, Term Time +5 days

Permanent Contract

We are looking to appoint to the position of a Head of Year.   At Rayner we want to ensure that there is the highest quality of pastoral and academic support and learning through the effective and timely use of data, rewards, strategic intervention and monitoring in order to maximise student attainment, attendance, safeguarding and behaviour.  This will be achieved through outstanding pastoral leadership.

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). The school is an equal opportunities employer.

Application forms are to be completed and returned to the school and further details and the application can be obtained by contacting the school or emailing our recruitment department on recruitment@spt.ac.uk 

If you have applied for this role within the past 6 months, we request that you do not reapply at this time. As your application will not be considered. 

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

For any further queries please contact: t.j.partovnia@rshs.spt.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 1st September – Mid Day  

Interviews to take place: TBC