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.

Finance Officer

Stamford Park Trust – Based at Ashton Sixth Form College

Salary: Grade 5 – £25,951 to £27,733 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week, full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026

Location: Ashton Sixth Form College

About the role

Stamford Park Trust is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team, based at Ashton Sixth Form College.

Working collaboratively with the Senior Finance Officer and the wider central team, you will provide an efficient and effective finance service across the Trust, ensuring that financial processes are carried out accurately and in accordance with Trust procedures, regulations and quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and numerate individual who is looking to develop their career within a busy finance environment and play an important role in supporting the financial operations of the Trust.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to a wide range of finance activities, including:

·        Processing invoices, purchase orders and supplier payments.

·        Setting up and maintaining supplier and customer records on the finance system.

·        Checking invoices against orders and resolving discrepancies.

·        Reconciling supplier statements and assisting with bank and ledger reconciliations.

·        Processing weekly BACS payments and staff expense claims.

·        Supporting income collection, banking and petty cash procedures.

·        Processing month-end journals and assisting with the maintenance of the fixed asset register.

·        Processing bursary payments and supporting the financial administration of student trips.

·        Raising sales invoices and assisting with the recovery of aged debts.

·        Responding to queries received through the Finance inbox and investigating issues as required.

·        Providing advice, assistance and training to Budget Managers and Budget Holders where appropriate.

·        Working collaboratively with colleagues and providing cover when required.

The full role includes responsibility across accounts payable, cashbook and month-end procedures, as well as providing general support to the Trust Finance Team.

About you

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, numerate and able to work accurately within a busy finance environment. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

You will be able to work confidently both independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service.

Applicants should have:

GCSE Maths at Grade 6 or above.

GCSE English at Grade 5 or above.

Relevant experience in finance and professional knowledge gained through experience.

Experience of managing financial resources and an understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks.

High levels of IT, literacy and numeracy skills.

The ability to input large amounts of data quickly and accurately.

Experience of manipulating data using spreadsheets and databases.

Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

The ability to work under pressure and manage organisational priorities.

A commitment to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.

An accountancy qualification at Level 2 or above, experience of financial software and experience within the education sector would be desirable.

Why join Stamford Park Trust?

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive Finance Team and contribute to the effective financial management of a multi-site education Trust.

You will have opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills through training, professional development and working alongside experienced colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to support colleagues across the Trust and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes.

Stamford Park Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity and to creating a positive and supportive working environment for all staff.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining Stamford Park Trust and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please complete the Trust's application form.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

people@spt.ac.uk

Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026

Stamford Park Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks.

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.

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 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:

Teacher of Social Care (Extended Diploma) and Early Childhood Development (AAQ)

Part time 0.8

Fixed term contract for 1 year

Sixth Form Colleges’ Pay Grade NSP1 – NSP9 £33,465 - £51,714 per annum pro rata. (Actual salary range £26,772 - £41,371.20)

The Education and Health team at ASFC is made up of 11 members of staff, with the team teaching on a range of Education and Health courses.

We are looking to recruit an excellent teacher to deliver on our Social Care Extended Diploma and Early Childhood Development AAQ courses. The teacher will be responsible for delivering consistently excellent teaching, learning and assessment to enthusiastic groups of learners.

The department is well resourced, with all lessons timetabled in appropriate classrooms to allow the learners to complete their work. In addition to this, learners are given resources such as handouts, detailed instructions on how to complete assignments and there are also PowerPoint presentations relating to each individual lesson.

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

Closing Date: 17/09/2026

Interview Date: TBC

To apply online, please visit our website at https://www.asfc.ac.uk/job-vacancies 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.

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)

15 hours per week + 3 weeks (3.30pm-6.30pm)

Grade A – SCP 2 – £13.01 per hour

In order 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 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.  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young.  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 peeple@spt.ac.uk  

Please check the school website under the job vacancies section for further information.

Closing date for applications:   Monday 5th October 2026 at midday

Interviews to take place:           w/c 5th October 2026

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.

Stamford Park Trust Sport, Community & Leisure

Site Supervisor

Casual Position – Evenings & Weekends

Salary: Grade C, Scale Points 13 – 15

Start date: October 2026

Stamford Park Trust Sport, Community & Leisure manage and operate various school and college venues across Tameside. The dual working approach of providing outstanding sporting facilities for students alongside opening the venues up to our local communities to access high quality health, wellbeing and sport provision is our key goal.

This post is a multi-site role where you will be at the forefront of ensuring each of our venues is open to our community club bookings providing high standard of customer service, facility upkeep, facility supervision and become a key asset and input into our facility development plans on this exciting journey.

Ø  You will take pride in ensuring the facility is clean, tidy and set up for each of our bookings and community users

Ø  You will take a pro-active approach to facility supervision and customer liaison

Ø  Be able to priorities & complete a range of basic maintenance and facility upkeep tasks from pitch maintenance tasks to sporting equipment day to day maintenance checks and basic repairs

Ø  Have a positive approach to the health, sport and leisure sector as we help support our communities and schools becoming more physically active.

Ø  Be able to work well independently and have good time management skills.

Ø  Understand and share the vision of our goal to provide high quality health, wellbeing and sport facilities to provide the best provision and outcomes for our students and wider community across each venue.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Application Process
Application forms are to be completed and returned to people@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 college is an equal opportunities employer.

Cleaner Required

Grade A SCP 3 SCP £13.65 per hour

Hours of work are 4.00-6.00pm Monday – Wednesday

3.00-5.00pm – Thursday

2.00-4.00pm Friday

Permanent Contract – 10 hours per week - TTO + 3weeks

We are looking to appoint to the position of Cleaner. The role is to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective cleaning service to the school.

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 liaise with collegues in an appropriate and professional manner.

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

If you have any questions relating to this position please contact Mrs T Partovnia at the school or email: t.j.partovnia@rshs.spt.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Noon on Monday 12th Ocotber 2026

Interviews to take place: W/C – 12th October 2026