WINDLEHURST SCHOOL

Vacancies

We are always looking to improve and enhance our workforce. If you believe you would be a great asset to Windlehurst School, please contact Ali Holmes, our School Business Manager, as your first point of contact on 0161 427 4788 opt1 or via email: alison.holmes@windlehurst.stockport.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Windlehurst school is a unique and diverse place to work. Our pupils are great fun to work with and no day is ever the same. We are based on two sites, Hawk Green in Marple and Stockport Town Centre. All our pupils have an EHCP for Social, Emotional and Mental Health and have a range of individual needs which can display in challenging behaviour at times. However, there are many rewarding aspects of the job that come from building and maintaining positive relationships with pupils and making a real difference to their lives.

We welcome applications from highly committed, organised and enthusiastic people who can work creatively and flexibly with young people.

Shape Futures, Change Lives: Join the Windlehurst Family!

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Start Date: Autumn Term

"Every child needs a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best they can possibly be."

Who We Are

At Windlehurst School, we don’t just teach; we connect, we understand, and we empower. We are a thriving secondary SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school dedicated to providing bespoke curriculum pathways for young people who need a different approach to education.

We are growing rapidly! With more pupils joining us and our curriculum expanding, we are building a dream team of passionate, resilient, and empathetic professionals. If you want a role where you can see the direct impact of your dedication every single day, we want to hear from you.

Our Current Opportunities

We are looking for extraordinary individuals to fill the following roles:

1. Teachers (x2 Vacancies)

• The Role: Delivering creative, flexible, and engaging lessons across our developing curriculum pathways. You’ll meet pupils where they are academically and emotionally.
• Ideal Candidate: Qualified teachers (ECTs welcome) who are highly adaptable, passionate about differentiation, and see behaviour as a form of communication.

2. Learning Support Assistants (x6 Vacancies)

• The Role: The frontline champions of our classrooms. You will provide vital academic and emotional support, helping pupils navigate their day and regulate their emotions.
• Ideal Candidate: Patient, energetic, and empathetic. Trauma-informed training or experience is highly desirable, as you’ll be using relational approaches daily to build trust and safety.

3. Finance & School Administrator (x1 Vacancy)

• The Role: The engine room of our growth! Based predominantly at our Hawk Green site (with occasional support at our Millbrook site), you will manage day-to-day school finance processes alongside general administration, ensuring our expanding resources are utilised perfectly.
• Ideal Candidate: Organised, sharp with numbers, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. School finance experience (e.g., FMS) is a major plus!

4. Pastoral Admin Support (x2 Vacancies)

• The Role: Providing crucial administrative backing to our pastoral, attendance, and SEND teams. Based predominantly at one site (with occasional support at our other site), you’ll handle attendance, pupil records, and vital communication with families and external multi-agencies.
• Ideal Candidate: A welcoming communicator who possesses excellent organisational skills and a deep understanding of the sensitive nature of SEMH data.

Why Work at Windlehurst?

• A True Team Culture: We look after each other. You will be joining a fiercely supportive, laugh-together, cry-together team of professionals.
• Professional Development: Continuous training, including specialised trauma-informed and therapeutic practice approaches.
• A Growing School: Be part of shaping our new curriculum pathways and establishing a lasting legacy for Stockport’s young people.
• The Ultimate Reward: The breakthrough moments. Watching a young person rediscover their self-worth and succeed against the odds is a feeling like no other.

How to Apply

If you have the resilience, the heart, and the drive to make a difference at Windlehurst School, we would love to meet you.

Ready to apply? Please download an application pack, or contact our school office at admin@windlehurst.stockport.sch.uk / 0161 427 4788 opt 1 for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.

Closing Date for Applications: 13^th July 2026

Interview Dates: 16^th July 2026

Windlehurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

To access Stockport Council Equality and Diversity overview click HERE