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.

Senior Tutor

Salary: Grade 1–9, £33,465.12 – £51,714.00 per annum

Location: Ashton Sixth Form College

Contract: Full-time, Fixed Time contract until 31st August 2027

Ashton Sixth Form College is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Tutor to play a key role in supporting students’ academic progress, personal development and overall wellbeing.

This is a highly impactful pastoral role, central to our commitment to excellent attendance, retention, achievement and progression outcomes. You will work closely with students, parents/carers, teaching staff and external agencies to ensure every learner is supported to reach their full potential.

Closing date for applications: 11th May 2026        
Interviews to take place:  Monday 18th May 2026

                 
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.
 
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.

Application forms are to be completed and returned to 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.

Teacher of Law

Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave 6 months (First Instance) 

Sixth Form Colleges’ Pay Grade Spine point 1 – 9 (£33,465.12 - £51,714.00)

The Law team at ASFC is made up of 5 members of staff, with the team teaching on a combination of A Level Law and BTEC Applied Law.

We are looking to recruit an excellent teacher to deliver on our A Level Law and BTEC Applied Law courses. The teacher will be responsible for delivering consistently outstanding lessons to very enthusiastic groups of learners.

The department has well-resourced classrooms and IT rooms to allow the learners to complete their work. In addition to this, learners are given resources such as handouts, revision cards and 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: Monday 11th May 

Interview Date: 18th May 2026

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.
 
Application Process
Application forms are to be completed and returned to 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

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.

Assistant Headteacher –Inclusion

Leadership Scale 12-16

Required for September 2026

Full-time, Permanent

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join the Stamford Park Trust. Required from September 2026, we are looking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher at Longdendale High School. The role represents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and committed leader to develop their career by taking on a key senior leadership responsibility for Inclusion. The successful applicant will have responsibility for the strategic direction and management of key areas of responsibility across the school.  The specific responsibilities of the role will be determined by the skills of the successful candidate and the needs of the school. 

As an inspirational leader and teacher, your key responsibility will be to provide strategic leadership and direction which secures striking impact on standards and outcomes for students in our school. You will be part of a highly committed team of professionals who are passionate about raising standards and who are determined to further develop teaching and improve learning outcomes and overall provision for all students. The Assistant Headteacher will contribute significantly to driving school improvement by implementing and leading on high quality provision that leads to positive outcomes for learners. This role will allow you to develop your own career in an innovative, challenging yet highly supportive educational trust. We will invest in you and provide you with the best resourcing and a personal program of professional development.

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 HR@spt.ac.uk 

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

Closing date for applications:                   Monday 11th May 2026 at midday

Interviews to take place:                           Interviews : Thursday 14th May 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.