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Hollingworth Academy
Secondary
Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and caring school in Milnrow, Rochdale.
Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?
- Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
- Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less.
- We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
- Free access to our onsite gym.
- Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians and GP appointments.
- Opportunity for free lunches available.
- Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our students are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of students’ poor behaviour rapidly’.
We seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working with people and providing an excellent customer service. We are looking for someone who has a passion for finance, ability to use spreadsheets for reporting and managing accounting data efficiently and a proven track record of delivering excellent results.
Contract: Term Time, plus 2 weeks*
*All year round may be considered, this would be explored at interview
Permanent
36 ¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday
8.00am to 3.45pm (30-minute unpaid break each day)
The postholder will be required to work during school holidays where key deadlines fall, e.g, month end
Salary: NJC Grade 5. Scale Point Range, Points 12 – 18, £27,711 - £30,559
Starting scale point is dependent on experience
Actual salary for term time plus 2 weeks £24,701 - £27,240
About Hollingworth Academy
Hollingworth Academy is part of the Hollingworth Learning Trust. The Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of the academy, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.
In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.
Here at Hollingworth Academy, we believe that everyone excels every day. This ethos is built on our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment, and training. We will always have the highest expectations for all of our students, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our students and their achievements. Indeed, visitors frequently comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful, and articulate young people.
Start date : April 2025 or sooner if possible
Closing date : 9am, Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Interviews : Thursday 3rd or Friday 4th April 2025
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation. Completed applications should be sent to applications@hollingworthacademy.co.uk by the closing date.
Hollingworth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure and all other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment practices.
Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by the academy.
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Salary: NJC Grade 5. Scale Point Range, Points 12 – 18
Closing Date: 2 April 2025, 9.00am
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