We are pleased to announce a vacancy at North Cestrian School, one of our partner schools within the Hamblin Education Trust.

• Start date: 1st September 2026
• Salary: Competitive

About the School North Cestrian School

(NCS) is one of the two secondary schools within the Hamblin Education Trust. Following the retirement of Lee Bergin after thirteen years of excellent service, trustees and governors seek a Headteacher to lead the school during its next phase of development. Formerly an independent school, North Cestrian joined the state sector in 2016 in partnership with Altrincham Grammar School for Boys as a mixed 11–16 non-selective school serving the Altrincham catchment area.

Over the past nine years, pupil numbers have grown steadily to a current total of around 800. As pupil numbers continue to increase across the secondary sector locally, we are in discussion with the local authority regarding plans to expand the school site to meet these growing needs.

The Role

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Headteacher to lead NCS through its next phase of development. The successful candidate will:

• · Provide strategic leadership and vision for the school
• · Maintain and enhance the quality of teaching and learning
• · Support the continued growth and well-being of staff and students
• · Ensure the school continues to meet the needs of its diverse and expanding pupil population

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Has proven leadership experience in a secondary school setting
• Is committed to raising standards and fostering a culture of excellence
• Will maintain a common, agreed set of practices, known as ‘The Cestrian Way’
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

If you wish to discuss the role with the current Headteacher, Lee Bergin, please contact; Heads PA, Miss Sharon Williams on 0161 928 1856 or email s.williams@northcestrian.co.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged during the afternoons of 12th, 13th and 14th November, they are by appointment only and should be arranged by contacting the Heads PA (above).

Contact For general questions or queries please contact hr@hamblintrust.co.uk

• Closing date: noon Wednesday 19th November 2025
• Longlisting interviews scheduled for: Wednesday 26th November 2025
• Final interviews scheduled for: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Please send your application to: Head of Human Resources - Mrs Jo Lacon jlacon@hamblintrust.co.uk