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SEND Coordinator

Lostock High School

Trafford

  • £32,916 - £51,048 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
MPR/UPR + TLR2B
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 October 2025

Job overview

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. Our SEND department has a history of outstanding care and high expectations. 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 are looking to appoint an outstanding and determined SENDCO who has a true passion for inclusion and for education. The SEND department is dynamic and forward thinking, and eager to see pupils succeed. We have a high proportion of children with additional needs and the need a determined ambassador for these young people and their families. We also have resourced unit for high performing children with a neuro diverse diagnosis.

We are looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. You need to be an inspiring leader who can share a vision for moving the SEND department forwards. 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. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.

We are 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.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship.

The closing date will be Friday 3rd October at 8am

Please note that should we receive a suitable number of applications prior this closing date we may bring this date forward.

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 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 https://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.

Address: Selby Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 9PL
Web: https://www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk/
Email: school@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Telephone: 0161 864 5700











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About Lostock High School

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  • Lostock High School
  • Selby Road, Stretford
  • Lancashire
  • M32 9PL
  • United Kingdom

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Lostock High School is a 'small but perfectly formed' mixed, 11-16 high school in a residential area of Stretford.

We work in partnership with our local authority, community partners, and our families to provide a great education for our young people.

We consider ourselves privileged to be part of a fantastic Lostock family where we care about and for each other. Our school has a clear focus on raising standards and inspiring young people. We value the diversity in our community and are determined to empower our pupils to lead happy, purposeful and successful lives. We encourage the diversity in our pupil to be replicated in our staff body because we understand the value of positive role models.

Our teaching and support staff are committed to ensuring that your child experiences not only the highest quality educational opportunities, but also the support to help them grow socially, emotionally and spiritually.  All students deserve the very best and by offering an exciting and diverse curriculum, together with a wealth of extra-curricular activities, we ensure that our students are able to meet their true potential.

LOSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL CONTINUES TO BE A GOOD SCHOOL (OFSTED 2021)

Having been inspected in September 2021, we're proud to announce that we have once again been judged to be a good school, with inspectors commenting on student friendliness and values, the high expectations of staff and our ambitious curriculum, including for children with SEND.

The ambitions of the school is to ENRICH the lives of our pupils through Education, Nurture, building Resilience, Inclusion, building Character and having High aspirations.

Values

Our values stress the importance of respect, responsibility and kindness.

Our school rules are simplified to Ready, Respectful and Safe. The relationship that exists between the school and parents is extremely important to us.

At Lostock High School we give everyone the skills and flexibility needed to respond to the ever changing world in which we live.  We have ambition and drive that builds our young people into future global citizens. We welcome you to join us on that journey.

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/106365

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