About This Role
Are you passionate about improving life chances for our children by giving them the very best education? Are you up for a challenge with a strong and friendly team? Maybe you are looking to join a Trust that is committed to your continued professional development? We would love to hear from you!
Wise Owl Trust is a fast paced, innovative Trust that is passionate about giving our children the best education. We currently have 3 primary academies within our Trust;
- Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton
- Seymour Road Academy, Clayton
- Briscoe Lane Academy, Newton Heath
- Park View Community Academy, Miles Platting
- Peel Hall Primary Academy, Wythenshawe
We would be delighted to hear from you if you have/are:
- Enthusiasm, resilience and the ability to think imaginatively
- An understanding of learners needs and how to support them to reach their full potential
- Experience of working with EAL children
- Fun, hard-working and able to work as part of a dynamic team
What we can offer you
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
- Membership to a local government pension scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving Trust, please complete an application form and submit it by 16th October 2026.
We do not accept CVs as part of our application process. All parts of the application form must be fully completed. Applicants who are not notified by the interview date should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
Safeguarding Commitment
Wise Owl Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references being sought before appointment is confirmed.
Looking to the future
As part of an exciting new chapter, Wise Owl Trust will merge with Forward As One Church of England Multi-Academy Trust from 1st November 2026 creating a stronger organisation serving our children, families and communities. Following the merger, the Trust will operate under the name Forward As One, with Sophie Murfin, current Chief Executive Officer of Wise Owl Trust becoming CEO of the newly merged Trust.
Applicants who are not notified by the interview date should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
We look forward to hearing from you.