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
HEAD OF MATHEMATICS September 2025 or earlier if possible - post available from 16 June 2025
MPR/UPR plus TLR 1a (£9,782)
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 pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will join a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils not just for exams, but 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 to 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 personally ambitious.
We are looking for an exceptional classroom practitioner with an outstanding commitment to Mathematics, who demonstrates high standards of delivery in a consistent manner and has the drive to raise attainment. You will be a strong leader with the ability to inspire both staff and students. Enthusiastic, a winning personality, and an imaginative approach to the delivery of the curriculum area and attention to detail are essential.
We will be looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We truly live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.
You will be well supported by the Senior Leadership Team who are focused on teaching and learning, and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure your individual needs are met.
Applications are welcome for the position of Head of Mathematics at Lostock High for a September 2025 start (or earlier if possible as the post is available from 16 June 2025). This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, qualified and enthusiastic Maths teacher to support the Senior Leadership Team in the leadership and management of the Mathematics department.
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 ehughes@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 ehughes@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.
The closing date will be - Monday 24 March 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