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.

We require a Learning Resource Administrator to help provide support to the college learning resource spaces and systems. The job role will suit someone who is passionate about reading and libraries, and looking to engage with young people about the pleasures of reading.

You will have at least five GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths.  The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised as well as cooperatively in a team. Previous experience of working in libraries / education environments is desirable but not essential.

Closing date for applications:            Friday 11th October 2024 12 noon

Interviews to take place:                   TBC

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.

Ashton Sixth Form College has an excellent reputation for academic success, an outstanding record of student support and a vibrant college environment. We are proud of our reputation and popularity and we are committed to ensuring that our students receive the very best teaching and support with their studies. Our college community includes over 200 dedicated staff who work hard to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve at college, a college community where each person is valued and can flourish. Having a College that puts staff and students first means that we are constantly adapting to meet their needs. For this reason we seek to employ a culture-rich workforce. We are a major provider of the highest quality academic and vocational education in Tameside.

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.

Required for January 2025

0.8FTE, Fixed Term Contract to August 2025

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

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

The Applied Science department is a thriving department that offers Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate and Extended Diploma courses in Applied Science following the Pearson specification. The Physics department offers A-level Physics following the OCR A specification.

The Applied Science and Physics departments have 3 dedicated teaching labs and share other science classrooms where required including dedicated computer suites. Each classroom is fitted with a 65-inch TV screen connected to a PC and is well resourced with necessary and up-to-date scientific equipment.

Science is a very popular department in the college for students. There are currently 9 members of staff who contribute to the Applied Science courses (6 full-time and 3 part-time) and 2 members of staff who contribute to the A-level Physics course (both full-time). The science department also offers courses in Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science and Biology. The Science department is supported by 2 full-time science technicians.

Currently there are 136 students studying the Level BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science, 76 students studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science and 140 students studying A-level Physics. 

The departments pride themselves on a very rich enrichment offering for students which includes but is not limited to: University trips to experience their lab facilities, guest speakers covering topics such as applications of qraphene, career insight sessions with paramedics, an annual trip to CERN and much more! The department has a hands on, practical and student centred approach to teaching and welcomes new ideas and approaches to embellish the student experience.

This role will appeal to someone who has a drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding teaching and a commitment to providing the best possible education for our students. 

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

Closing date for applications:            Thursday 10th October 2024 (midday)

Interviews to take place:                   Wednesday 16th October 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.

Required for January 2025

0.8FTE, Fixed Term Contract to August 2025

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

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

The Biology and Applied Science department is a thriving department that offers Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate and Extended Diploma courses following the Pearson specification. The Biology department offers A-level Biology following the AQA specification and GCSE Biology following the AQA specification.

The Applied Science and Biology department have 5 dedicated teaching labs and share other science classrooms where required including dedicated computer suites. Each classroom is fitted with a 65-inch TV screen connected to a PC and is well resourced with necessary and up-to-date scientific equipment.

Science is a very popular department in the college for students. There are currently 9 members of staff who contribute to the Applied Science courses (6 full-time and 3 part-time) and 5 members of staff who contribute to the A-level Biology and GCSE Science courses (2 full-time and 3 part-time). The science department also offers courses in Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science and Physics. The Science department is supported by 2 full-time science technicians.

Currently there are 136 students studying the Level BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science, 76 students studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science, 14 students studying GCSE Biology (evening class) and 299 students studying A-level Biology.

The department prides itself on a very rich enrichment offering for students which includes but is not limited to: University trips to experience their lab facilities, guest speakers covering topics such as applications of qraphene, career insight sessions with paramedics, an annual ecology trip to Ainsdale beach and much more! The department has a hands on, practical and student centred approach to teaching and welcomes new ideas and approaches to embellish the student experience.

This role will appeal to someone who has a drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding teaching and a commitment to providing the best possible education for our students. 

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

Closing date for applications:            Thursday 10th October 2024 (midday)

Interviews to take place:                   Wednesday 16th October 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.

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 Education and Health to join an already strong and well-established team of dedicated, specialist teachers.

We welcome applications from newly and recently qualified teachers, as well as established teachers with post 16 experience.

Closing date for applications:            4th November 2024 (midday)

Interviews to take place:                   11th November 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.

Salary: NJC Points 18-22 pro-rata
Actual Salary: £25,596 to £27,428

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 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 the documents below. 

CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Monday 21st October 2024
INTERVIEWS: w/c Monday 21st October 2024 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

Salary: NJC Points 17-22 pro-rata - Actual Salary £22,099-£24,092

We are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and multi-skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
to strengthen our hard-working, reflective and forward thinking SEND Faculty. You will be expected to
support pupil progress and help raise standards of achievement for pupils with special educational
needs within a mainstream school. If you are an effective team player with a positive and proactive
approach to work then we would like to hear from you.

Working within our SEND Faculty, the successful candidate will be expected to provide additional
support for SEND pupils across the school in line with the SEND code of practice and school
expectations. You must demonstrate high levels of motivation and have the ability to engage, lead and
inspire pupils of all ages and abilities and actively complement the work of our teaching staff by taking
responsibility for pupils’ learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. Experience in
supporting pupils across a range of curriculum subjects and delivering literacy interventions to KS3 and
KS4 pupils would be a distinct advantage, as would expertise in EAL. 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 Stamford Park Trust, Fairfield is a very popular, high-achieving and oversubscribed 11-
16 girls’ school with approx. 1000 pupils and 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. Working in the SEND
Faculty would offer you the opportunity to collaborate with practitioners who are committed to
professional development and have the highest expectations of and aspirations for the pupils they
serve. We have high expectations of ourselves and each other, but we are always ready to support one
another, too.

Details and an application form can be obtained from the documents below.

CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Monday 14th October 2024
INTERVIEWS: w/c Monday 14th October 2024 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.

Required for 1st January 2025

Salary: Teachers Scale
A TLR responsibility may be available for a suitably experienced and qualified individual

We are looking for an outstanding and innovative Teacher of Business Studies to join our Art, Design
and Technology Faculty, bringing excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm to the Faculty whilst
developing and promoting the Business and Enterprise curriculum area. In our school, Business and
Enterprise are both popular subjects where pupils achieve excellent outcomes.

The successful candidate will be dynamic, creative and committed to delivering engaging and
challenging lessons, which will inspire pupils to reach or exceed their potential. You will be able to teach
Business and Enterprise to pupils of all ages and abilities across KS3 and vocational courses, such as the
Cambridge National Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing (level 1 and 2), at KS4. If you have a passion
for Business/Enterprise and can help pupils understand the important role that the subject plays in
developing successful learners, responsible citizens and confident individuals, then we want to hear
from you. There may also be a TLR opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified individual –
please address this in your application.

Now part of Stamford Park Trust, Fairfield is a highly popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls’
Academy with just under 1000 pupils and we have a reputation for outstanding 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. If you would like to arrange a visit to the
school, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mrs Owen – Faculty Leader for ADT - at
rowen@fairfieldhighschool.co.uk

We are excited to be able to offer this position to join a welcoming and supportive team, in a positive
work environment, where you can make a valued contribution to our continuous development. Working
in the Art, Design and Technology Faculty would offer you the opportunity to collaborate with
practitioners who are committed to professional development and have the highest expectations of and
aspirations for the pupils they serve. We have high expectations of ourselves and each other, but we are
always ready to support one another, too.

Further information and an application form the documents below.

CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Monday 21st October 2024
INTERVIEWS: w/c Monday 21st October 2024 – 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.
Fairfield is an equal opportunities employer, who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all 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.

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 looking to appoint to the position of a teaching assistant.   The role is varied and the successful candidate will support students in with all aspects around their barriers to learning working at times within in The Hive, delivering individual and small group academic and pastoral programmes and  providing additional support within the classroom environment. 

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 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’s Core Values and be able to support students in an appropriate and professional manner.

This post required an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

Further details and the application pack can be obtained via the school website or contacting the school on 0161 338 2374

Closing date for applications:  7th October 2024

Interviews to take place: TBC

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 references and enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Grade E – SCP 11-16

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed, hardworking and able person to the role of Attendance Officer/Administrative Support at Rayner Stephens High School. You will be responsible for administering the school’s attendance systems and promoting excellent levels of attendance for learners with all stakeholders alongside some general admin duties along with supporting cover when required for the Attendance and Cover Manager.

The role will involve working closely with staff, Students and their families.   As well as working effectively as a team, the ability to work independently and using your own initiative is essential. 

Appropriate skills and knowledge for this role is essential.  Experience in a similar role within a school environment, would be desirable however full training will be provided.     Working in a professional manner, paying attention to detail and having the ability to carry out all duties in line with school expectations and policies are all qualities which are essential. 

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)

Closing date for applications:  Monday 7th Ocotber 2024

Interviews to take place: TBC

We are in a privileged position to be advertising for a Teacher of English to add capacity to our English department, due to the school growth and increase in student numbers for September 2024.

On behalf of the Trustees and Local Governing Body Members I would like to thank you for your interest in the post of Teacher of English here at Rayner Stephens High School.

Due to the increase of student numbers and growth of the school, Stamford Park Trust is delighted to be looking to appoint a committed and inspirational teacher with the proven qualities to drive improvement and change the life chances of those students who attend Rayner Stephens High School.

To plan and prepare high quality teaching and learning courses and lessons and sequences of lessons to meet student’s individual needs, using a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom management, and using information about prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations for students giving clear constructive feedback.

To give constructive verbal and written feedback in line with the whole school marking and assessment policy.

Monitor student progress and where necessary implement teacher led intervention to ensure all students make at least expected progress

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.

To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/Form Tutor

To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.

To provide evidence that you are consistently meeting all of the Teacher Standards set out by the Department in Education 2012.

This job description is additional to the basic duties outlined in the latest School Teachers Pay and Conditions document as they relate to Teachers in accordance with the school’s policies and under the direction of the Head of School This post required an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

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

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

Closing date for applications:  Monday 14th October 2024  

Interviews to take place: TBC

We are seeking to appoint an energetic and hardworking Lead Practitioner in Maths. Our ideal candidate will have a passionate and uncompromising commitment to student achievement and be a believer in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all young people can experience success.

The successful candidate will be a highly successful and experienced teacher/leader of Maths who will join our Maths team to play a leading and highly visible role in the ongoing development and improvement of teaching and learning across the Faculty and academic success of all students, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the subject area.

As Lead Practitioner of Maths, the successful candidate will work to provide outstanding learning opportunities and instill a love of learning. The successful applicant will join a thriving, 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.

Rayner Stephens as part of Stamford Park Trust is committed to collaborating, supporting and challenging each other in achieving our vision of 'Excellence and Ambition for all.' Rayner Stephens High School is an 11-16 academy set in Dukinfield, Tameside. We are an inclusive school, part of the family of schools that make up the Stamford Park Trust. Our core purpose is to support learners of all abilities and backgrounds to develop high aspirations, believe in themselves and achieve their full potential.  We expect all students to work hard and aim high in order for them to succeed academically and personally. Our whole school community has much to be proud of. We value our students as our greatest asset and encourage student leadership and student voice so they can be fully engaged in all aspects of the school. 

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. Rayner Stephens 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
For further information please visit the school website or t.partovnia@rshs.spt.ac.uk via email.

Visits for prospective candidates can also be arranged by contacting Mrs Partovnia as above.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 14th October 2024

Interviews to be held:  TBC

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.