LOSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
Selby Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9PL
Telephone: 0161 864 5700
Email: school@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Website: www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs L Brindley
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER INCLUSION - Start date - January 2026 (earlier if possible)
L10 14
Full-time
Permanent
There has never been a better time to join Lostock High School. Our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating recognises our determination that Lostock High will continue to develop as a popular school of choice for our community.
We seek a dynamic, highly effective teacher and leader, with a passion for improving the outcomes of all young people, to join our restructured Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have a clear vision of the development of inclusion and how to achieve it
You will join a dynamic team with a singular vision: to improve education for all. We pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will help to lead a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils for life.
We want all of our students to achieve their potential, and we make sure that there are no limitations or barriers to reaching the highest possible standards of academic, social and personal development.
We have a hugely talented and committed staff team who make sure that our curriculum, guidance, care and support meets the different needs of every young person, and we pride ourselves on having high expectations. Our students are well organised, supportive of each other and keen to do well.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding qualified and experienced SENDCO who is keen to move to the next stage of their career. The successful candidate will be one who has demonstrated capacity for leadership in their current role. We need an inspiring teacher and an imaginative leader who can nurture colleagues to exceed their own expectations.
We are totally dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our students to ensure that we inspire confidence, transform learning and succeed to compete with the best. If you think Lostock High School is the right school for you, please visit our website to download an application form or contact us via recruitment@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship.
We welcome the opportunity to show prospective candidates around our school ahead of application. If you would like to arrange a time to visit us, please contact the Sarah Buckley (Headteacher’s PA) on 0161 864 5709/ sbuckley@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
To allow us to compare candidates fairly, applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form or via the TES website, not via CV alone or agencies.
Applications are to be returned to recruitment@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Lostock High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs. An online search may be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with the school’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Closing date - Friday 26 September 2025 at 8.00 am
Please note that should we receive a suitable number of applications prior this closing date we may bring this date forward.