Headteacher: Visionary, Inclusive School Leader

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; Trafford; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Lostock High School in Trafford is seeking a transformative Headteacher to lead with a clear strategic vision, ensuring high standards of education and a focus on wellbeing for students and staff. The role requires inspirational leadership, collaboration with governors, and a commitment to an inclusive, SEND-aware curriculum.

We seek an experienced leader with a proven track record, excellent communication, and the ability to develop high performing teams while strengthening links with parents

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a creative and ambitious vision of education with high expectations.
• Proven senior leadership experience as a Deputy Headteacher.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, students, parents and the wider community.
• A track record as an outstanding practitioner with a focus on student wellbeing.
• Commitment to inclusive education and SEND provision.
• Ability to build high performing teams and promote staff development.
• Strong relationship-building with parents and carers.
• Strategic curriculum leadership and development.
• Energetic, compassionate and collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a creative and ambitious strategic vision for education.
• Provide inspirational leadership to a Deputy Headteacher and senior team.
• Set high expectations and communicate them effectively to staff, students and parents.
• Demonstrate a proven track record as an outstanding practitioner.
• Promote inclusion and remove barriers to education and activities for SEND students.
• Inspire and develop a committed, high performing staff team.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and the local community.
• Lead a creative, systemic and inclusive curriculum across the school.
• Demonstrate compassion, resilience and a supportive leadership style.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Communication

Outstanding practitioner

Staff wellbeing

People leadership

Inclusion SEND

Stakeholder relations

Curriculum leadership

Job description

Lostock High School in Trafford is seeking a transformative Headteacher to lead with a clear strategic vision, ensuring high standards of education and a focus on wellbeing for students and staff. The role requires inspirational leadership, collaboration with governors, and a commitment to an inclusive, SEND-aware curriculum.

We seek an experienced leader with a proven track record, excellent communication, and the ability to develop high performing teams while strengthening links with parents