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 return it by 7th January 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.

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.

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

We look forward to hearing from you.