Job Title: Head of English
Location: Altrincham
Salary: MPS / UPS - TLR allowance £7714 - £9782 dependent on experience
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
North Cestrian is a Free School and part of the Hamblin Education Trust along with Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. The school is a mainstream, non-selective, co-educational 11-16 academy, serving the community in and around Altrincham.
We are a popular over-subscribed school with 780 pupils on roll, growing to approximately 800 pupils over the next few years.
We can offer:
•A disciplined environment based on clear rules and procedures.
•A knowledge-based curriculum with a focus on drill and practice to ensure key points are mastered.
•A can-do culture, not allowing circumstances to prevent progress.
•Expectation of a full buy-in from parents.
You will be:
•Passionate about English, with an ability to share this with young people
•An enthusiastic teacher who is committed to working in the pursuit of success for our students
All teachers at North Cestrian School are expected to be aware of and subscribe to the School’s academic and pastoral mission and to maintain high personal and professional standards in all their dealings with pupils and parents. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Closing date Thursday 24th April 2025 at noon
Interviews w/c 28th April 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Safer Recruitment - NCS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our students and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. All staff will be required to hold an enhanced DBS Disclosure. If shortlisted, a social media search may be conducted.