Stanley Grove Primary School are part of Bright Futures Educational Trust, a multi-academy trust set up in 2011. The Trust is made up of a richly diverse group of schools in Greater Manchester and Blackpool.  We are passionate about working together within and beyond the Trust to achieve our aspirational vision: the best for everyone, the best from everyone. We are an organisation that is underpinned by values of: Leadership, Integrity, Passion, Community, Equality and Resilience. In everything we do, we remember that we are accountable to the children, families and communities that we serve.

Stanley Grove is a larger than average primary school with a PAN of 690 .

The school was fully refurbished in 2016-2017 to incorporate the 1902 Victorian building and a large new extension, which provides a modern Early Years Foundation Stage unit and Key Stage 1 and 2 shared learning spaces.

The outdoor facilities include a Forest School area and a full sized 3G pitch with flood lighting.

The majority of pupils come from minority ethnic backgrounds with the largest group from Pakistani backgrounds. Over 80% of pupils speak English as an additional language and we have 26 different languages spoken in school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for pupil premium funding is high (49%) The proportion of pupils who have SEN is 19%.

We offer a great opportunity to join an organisation which lives its values. Our working environment is very inclusive and whilst you can expect to be challenged in your role, you will be supported through professional learning, and treated fairly with dignity and respect.

The school’s curriculum follows the principles of social and associative learning. Our drivers shape the curriculum, bring about the aims and values of the school and respond to the particular needs of our community. These drivers are communication, exploration and creativity. Children are given many opportunities for enrichment through visitors, trips, residentials and as a Unicef ‘Rights Respecting School’, we promote children’s rights and give opportunities to explore the experiences of others whose lives are different to ours

Developing communication is one of Stanley Grove’s key priorities. We provide support for communication and are becoming an Elklan ‘Communication Friendly' Early Years. Throughout the school, lessons provide children with opportunities to develop their vocabulary and oracy skills. We are also a Nurture UK setting and prioritise children's emotional wellbeing.

Mental health awareness is promoted with staff through our Mental Health First Aiders and pupils by our Mental Health Ambassadors. We have been working to ensure our curriculum content reflects our community and promotes diversity. The school won the Youth Sports Trust ‘Outstanding Primary School’ award in 2019, for our work on increasing opportunities in sports participation. We also won the prestigious Manchester Culture Award for the Promotion of Equality and Social Justice in 2023. 

What we can offer you:  

• CPD and Training opportunities. We invest heavily in staff development and exclusive access to our Bright Futures Professional Development Institute and can offer:
• Flexible studying and apprenticeships
• Fully funded access to National Professional Qualifications
• Fully funded wide range of CPD programmes and training opportunities
• Access to the work of North West 1 Maths Hub
• Having the support of 11 other schools within Bright Futures Educational Trust to share best practice
• Staff Wellbeing & Support. Access to Occupational Health, an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling services and HR Wellbeing & Employee support  on our intranet with 100s of resources
• Cycle to work and technology salary sacrifice schemes
• Flexible working  - please  discuss at interview stage
• Enhanced family leave pay and special leave
• Employer pension contributions  

Please see our Great Place To Work booklet below for more details on our employment terms

For further information about the school please visit the website found at the top of this page 

To  find out  more about the  Trust  please visit   Bright Futures Educational Trust - Multi-Academy Trust (bright-futures.co.uk)

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.