Headteacher

Trafford Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Lostock High School in Stretford, Greater Manchester, invites applications for a Headteacher to start 1 January 2027. You will lead with a creative, ambitious vision, building high-performing teams and an inclusive, student-centered curriculum.

This permanent, full-time post offers a leadership scale L25-L29 with a salary of £93,424 to £103,030, and a supportive Governing Body within Trafford Council. Visit the school the week of 14 September 2026 to meet staff and students; references and

Qualifications

• Must have a creative and ambitious strategic vision for education.
• Proven senior leadership experience as a Deputy Headteacher.
• Ability to communicate high expectations to students, staff and parents.
• Track record as an outstanding practitioner with focus on wellbeing.
• Ability to inspire a committed staff team and promote inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school with a clear, strategic educational vision.
• Build high-performing, collaborative leadership teams.
• Promote resilience, wellbeing and SEND inclusion across the school.
• Develop strong relationships with parents, carers and the community.
• Strengthen the curriculum and community links through an inclusive approach.

Skills

Strategic vision

Senior leadership experience

Clear communication

Inclusive leadership

Team development

Job description

LOSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
Selby Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9PL
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Website www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk

HEADTEACHER

Start date: 1st January 2027 (later by negotiation)
Leadership Scale L25 to L29 / £93,424.00 to £103,030.00
Full time 1.0 FTE
Permanent

This is a rare opportunity to lead Lostock High School as our new Headteacher, shaping the future of the school where every decision, every innovation and success potentially changes the lives of children and young people.

Lostock High School is a secondary school located in the thriving Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester.

Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher, we are looking for an inspirational and ambitious leader who is passionate about delivering excellent education, building high performing teams and creating an environment where students and staff can flourish. We have a loyal, talented and committed team of professionals who need a leader with the skills to inspire and lead them.

We are a student-centred school and believe that children come first and are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and governors work hard to meet the needs of our students and community.

We highly recommend a visit to the school where you will feel our positive, supportive atmosphere, strong sense of community, have the opportunity to meet some of our excellent staff and be engaged by our young people.

Visits are available: week beginning Monday 14 September 2026, 9.30 am - 3.00 pm.

To arrange a visit please contact Sarah Buckley (Headteacher's PA) on 0161 864 5709 or email [e-mail]

The successful candidate will:

• have a creative and ambitious strategic vision of education
• have successful senior leadership experience as a Deputy Headteacher
• have high expectations and be able to communicate them to recipients
• have a proven record as an outstanding practitioner
• be a nurturing leader who can promote resilience and can demonstrate a firm commitment to student and staff wellbeing
• have the leadership skills to inspire a committed and dedicated staff team
• promote inclusion and remove all barriers to education and extracurricular activities with a positive focus on SEND students
• be able to develop strong relationships with parents and carers
• have a clear vision in leading a creative, systemic and inclusive curriculum
• be a confident communicator who can strengthen links with the local community
• be energetic and able to demonstrate compassion and kindness

We can offer:

• a strong ethos where all members of the school community have ownership of the school's mission
• a motivated, talented, and hardworking staff
• students who are supportive of one another and keen to do well
• an established Parent Forum which meets termly
• an active local schools' network of support
• a committed and involved Governing Body

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

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.