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Welcome to Great Academy Ashton
GAA is genuinely a GREAT school filled with professional, experienced and dedicated staff.
Our staff are supported and trained to be the best they possibly can be for our students and to support each other. We have many career opportunities for new and existing staff with extensive CPD programmes. We are always pleased to receive CVs and other details from people interested in working with us.
We are located just outside the great global city of Manchester, where we work closely with our partner schools, with local and national businesses, and a vast range of community groups. All staff are encouraged to join their professional body groups, from The Chartered College of Teaching to the Mathematical Association. Whichever professional body is suitable for your role, we will fund your membership so that you gain the best, most up to date, professional knowledge.
If you wish to be a part of a values based, community focussed, ethically led organisation, we want to hear from you!
When searching for any role within a school, I feel it is absolutely vital that you understand “the why?”. What is the purpose, mission and reason for that school? Our “why” here at GAA is simple…to metamorphosise the life chances of the young people from the community we serve. We do this by giving our students the best outcomes, the best experiences and the greatest of participation and celebration so that they will achieve in line with the best students in our country. As your potential “Head Teacher” I ensure that all of our leadership is values based, community focused and ethically led.
Once you have found a job you are interested in applying for and have read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully….
Yes, if you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to apply online, please get in touch with the contact named in the job advert who can assist you and discuss other ways to apply.
Yes, if you have a question relating to a specific job, or would like an informal discussion prior to submitting an application, please get in touch with the contact named in the job advert.
The closing date for applications will be specified in the job advert, with the latest time for submission at 11.59pm (UK time) unless otherwise stated.
Once you have submitted your application you will automatically receive an email confirming we have received it.
Once the job advert for the vacancy has closed, the selection panel will review all applications against the criteria outlined in the Person Specification within the Job Description. As soon as a decision is reached, we will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange an interview.
We will also email candidates who have not been shortlisted for an interview to advise them that we are not progressing with their application at this time. Should you wish to receive an update on your application please contact the named person on the job advert.
Staff Wellbeing
We believe strongly in staff wellbeing and this statement and policy outlines our offer to our staff.
Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies
Staff CPD
Having an appetite for learning is key to a successful life. The best staff understand that they don’t have all the answers but are willing to find out more and appreciate that there is no ceiling on learning. At Great Academy Ashton, we invest in our staff and encourage life-long learning. We fully fund staff CPD, including memberships to professional bodies, subject networks and much more.
Benefits
We know that, to achieve our vision, it is our people who will make the big difference.
In order to attract the strongest, we offer a competitive reward and benefits package.
Current Vacancies
We actively look for potential and talent within our workforce.
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Some fab new additions to our graphic novel collection! @gaa_history @GAAshton_news
Check out out brand new Game Changers trained tonight @GAAshton_news – they are influencers, role models and my team! Well done everyone – now let’s get to work on that equal access ⚽️😀
Interested in teaching and want to find out more?
Come along to see how expert teachers deliver great lessons, talk to them about the role and find out how you can apply for our teacher training programme!
Call us to book a place ⬇️ @Gaet_News @GAAshton_news
Our Year 7 and Year 8 Halloween Disco was an absolute monster mash of fun! From the moment the first ghoul walked through the door, it was clear this night would be filled with fang-tastic dancing.
We held a spooky spoken word event yesterday. Our students showcased all of the GREAT values and their preparation and confidence was outstanding. They read their poems and short stories aloud and the audience celebrated their impressive oracy skills. Well done! @GAAshton_news
All set up for the book fair! @Scholastic @GAAshton_news
Fun at murder mystery club tonight! @GAAshton_news
The GAA why….. to metamorphosise the life chances of the young people in the community we serve. A message from the Head Teacher.
#openevening @GaaPrincipal
Our Year 6 pupil thinks GAA is flaming hot 🔥
#openevening #scienceisfun