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why work at stretford high?
Wellbeing is a the heart of everything we do at SHS. We endeavour to provide high levels of support so you can do the best possible job. We believe you work better when you feel better.
Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Curriculum
- Clean Weeks for marking: We have designated clean weeks to help manage marking responsibilities more efficiently.
- Supportive assessment and feedback policy: This policy is in place to streamline our assessment processes and feedback mechanisms.
- Personalised Work Based Learning (WBL) credit system: Tailored to recognise and support individual learning and development needs.
- Streamlined and personalised Performance Management documentation: Making the performance management process more efficient including protected time to update documentation.
- Protected Curriculum Planning Time: Ensuring dedicated time for planning without interruptions.
- Collaborative planning: Encouraging teamwork in curriculum development.
- Increased PPA Time: More planning, preparation, and assessment time compared to schools in Trafford.
- Data drops and tutor reports: Structured two data drops and a single set of tutor reports to manage data more effectively.
- Ringfenced time for Early Careers Teachers/Mentors: Dedicated time to support the development of new teachers and their mentors.
- Support for University degrees/courses: Assistance in balancing work with further education.
Communication
- Staff intranet: Centralised hub for all school information and updates.
- Wellbeing calendar: Year-round events and workshops, including first aid and stress management.
- BFL drop-in sessions: Regular sessions for support and discussion.
- Centralised cover process: Streamlining coverage to minimise disruption.
- Cloud-based systems: Efficient management of student registration and data.
- Staff voice surveys: Conducted twice a year to gather feedback and insights.
Care
- Wellbeing Mondays: Once per term, focused on staff wellbeing.
- Dual functionality staff workspace: Including an outdoor area for relaxation and quiet work.
- Tranquility room: A dedicated space for relaxation.
- Access to a staff counsellor: Professional support for emotional and mental health.
- Support for menopause stages: Specific assistance for colleagues experiencing menopause.
- Free breakfasts and wellbeing days: Periodic events to support staff wellbeing.
- Healthy eating options: Promoting balanced nutrition.
- Mental toughness resources: Tools to build resilience and manage stress.
Connection
- Wellbeing in job descriptions and induction packs: Emphasising the importance of wellbeing from the start.
- Welcome pack for new staff: Includes resources and information to support new members.
- Free Trafford Leisure Trust membership: Access to onsite gym facilities and across Trafford.
- Discounts via Perkbox App: Special offers and discounts.
- Headspace app and mindfulness Course: Tools for mental wellness and mindfulness practice.
- Cycle to Work scheme: Encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute.
- First aid training: Essential skills for emergency situations.
- Regular calendar reviews: To identify and manage potential pinch points.
- End-of-Term celebrations and half-termly shout outs: Acknowledging achievements and contributions.
- WBL awards: Recognising outstanding work-based learning achievements.
Location
Stretford High School | Great Stone Road
Manchester | M32 0XA
School Hours
M-F: 8am – 4:30pm
Weekends: Closed
Phone & Email
0161 876 1850
[email protected]
Thank you for your interest in Stretford High School.
To apply to work at Stretford High School, please read through the documentation provided for the job you are interested in (linked below).
- If you require a paper copy of the application form, please email [email protected]
Teaching Staff Vacancies
- No vacancies at this time
Support Staff Vacancies
- No vacancies at this time
- Documentation on our Recruitment & Selection Process and also our Privacy Notice can be found on our Policies page
Our School
Stretford High School is a richly diverse, non-selective, 11-16 Co Educational school in Trafford (a selective educational borough). The school is an outstanding ITT provider (MMU), holds Consultant School Status and works in close partnership with Lancashire County Cricket Club and Manchester United Foundation.
We are committed to ensuring that the young people we have a privilege to work with are prepared for a changing world. To help us to achieve this goal, we balance academic work with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and we value sporting and cultural achievement equally. We also have a team of dedicated and highly talented professionals, who are committed to high academic expectations and delivering strong pastoral support and care for our students.
Young people have a wonderful opportunity to learn how to shine and then achieve at Stretford High School. We are passionate about potential and are considered to be a very caring school; where relationships are very strong between young people and teachers.
Candidates should share the common values of the school, be dedicated, organised and totally committed to raising achievement and securing the best possible outcomes for our students. The School is particularly interested in candidates who work collaboratively, innovatively and who give their time and energy to leading co-curricular activities.
Our headteacher
“Here at Stretford high, we want our students to know they are safe and cared for. The beating heart of our thriving community, we value SHS CARE – Community, Aspiration, Resilience and Education – and we have a strong sense of family & belonging which is at the core of the outstanding pastoral provision for every child in our care. We know that children feel safe at SHS and that they and their families value the education, support and guidance we offer. We benefit from and celebrate the diversity of our culturally rich community and the cultural capital on our doorstep, which is reflected in all that we do.
Please explore our pages to find out more about our GCSE results, the school’s facilities and to keep up-to-date with all our events, activities and celebrations. Please contact us for any further information you may need.”
Teacher Apprenticeship
What is the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship?
The Teacher Apprenticeship is a school-based training programme designed to help staff currently working in schools take the next step and become a qualified teacher.
Funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, this pathway will allow you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification in just 15 months.
During your apprenticeship, you will be employed at your current school and receive a salary of at least £20,598 per year on the Unqualified Teacher Salary (UNQ1).
How is the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship delivered?
Apprentice teachers complete their practical training in 12 months whilst continuing to work in their current school. This is followed by a 3 month End Point Assessment (EPA). On completion of the EPA, the Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship qualification can be awarded.
- Induction: you will have your first day of learning and ITT Induction before the start of your training to help you prepare for the programme
- Term 1: you will be in your host school this term. Training in school four days a week and attending online or in-person training one day a week
- Term 2: you will spend 6 weeks in a contrasting school placement. This placement will be organised by our placement co-ordinators
- Term 3: you will return to your host school to prepare for the recommendation of QTS
- Term 4: End Point Assessment for Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification
Apply for Secondary Specialisms
The programme prepares you for a lifelong career as a secondary teacher and specialist within your chosen subject, teaching up to GCSE level. Additionally, the provider offers post-16 enhancement to provide you with the skills to teach your subject at A Level, expanding your expertise and teaching opportunities.
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Subject Knowledge Enhancement SKE
If you are considering a secondary specialism, you might need to do a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before you start your teacher training to top up your subject knowledge.
This could be because you have (one or more of the following):
- A degree in your subject but have not used your degree knowledge for more than 5 years
- a different but related degree to the subject you want to teach
- an A level but not a degree in the subject you want to teach
- an unrelated degree but relevant professional experience
- studied for a languages degree, but need to improve knowledge either in a main language, second language or both to an acceptable level for teaching in schools
SKE courses are fully funded by the DfE and eligible candidates receive an SKE bursary. As part of your interview, the provider will review your subject knowledge and if they identify you need to enhance your knowledge prior to starting your training. This will form part of your condition of entry to the programme.
You can find out more about SKE courses in this SKE Trainee Brochure.