Altrincham College (part of Achieve and Learn Trust) is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley, on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
"Our vision is to nurture well-rounded citizens of the future who are knowledgeable, happy and resilient so that they make a valuable contribution to the world in which they live, and are empowered to make informed and positive life choices."
Altrincham College places a high value on professional development; CPD opportunities will be available to the successful applicant.
We are also a proud recipient of the National Wellbeing Gold Award, which acknowledges school communities that put wellbeing at the heart of learning, teaching and leadership.
**All applications and queries should be sent to recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com**
Current Vacancies
Please refer to the documents at the bottom of the page for the full job advert, description/person specification and application form.
Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)
Start: January 2025
Salary: Teachers’ Main/Upper pay scale
Location: Trafford LA South Manchester
Contract Term: Maternity Cover Contract/Full-time until October 2025 or sooner depending on the return of the substantive postholder.
We are delighted to offer an opportunity to work in the science department of Altrincham College to cover the maternity leave for one of the science teachers. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as ECTs.
We seek to appoint a candidate with experience of teaching science at Key Stages 3 and 4 and with a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subject area. The science team consists of highly knowledgeable staff who give their best for our students every day – you would be joining a dynamic and future-focused department.
Closing date: 6th January 2025, 12pm
Interview date: w/c 13th January 2025
Teacher of English (full-time, temporary)
Contract: Full-time / Temporary until July 2025 or sooner dependent on the return of the substantive postholder
Location: Trafford LA South Manchester
Scale: Teachers’ Main/Upper pay scale Start: January 2025
We seek to appoint a candidate with experience of teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4 and a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subject area. This post offers the opportunity to join a great place to work where you will be supported by a hugely talented staff team across the Trust.
Closing date: 6th January 2025, 12pm
Interview date: w/c 13th January 2025
Trust Finance Officer
Salary: NJC Band 4 Points 12-17 (Actual Salary £23,835 - £25,855 per annum)
Location: Achieve and Learn Trust. Based mainly at Altrincham College.
Contract Term: Permanent / 36.25 hours per week / Term Time only plus 1 week
The Trust Finance Officer will assist with the operating and monitoring of the Trust school accounts and budgets ensuring the safe receipt and handling of cash and the reconciliation of transactions. They will complete administrative routines relating to orders, invoices, cheques, BACS, income and the receipt and distribution of goods and services. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and efficient with excellent IT skills and experience of working in a finance role.
Please see the job description/person specification for more information.
Closing date: 6th January 2025, 12pm
Interview date: w/c 13th January 2025
Start date: As soon as possible
Sixth Form Administrator
Contract Term: Permanent, term time plus 1 week
Hours: 36.25 hours/week
Scale: NJC Band 4 Points 12 - 17 (Actual Salary £23,835 – 25,855)
Location: Altrincham College, Trafford LA, South Manchester
Start: As soon as possible
The Sixth Form Administrator will provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support in Sixth Form for the Head of 6th Form, teaching staff and students. To receive visitors/students/contractors into Sixth Form reception alongside main school reception. Answering, forwarding and dealing with phone calls as appropriate. To provide support in the Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre.
Closing date: Wednesday 8 January 2025 (12 noon)
Interview date: Friday 10 January 2025
Science Technician
Contract Term: Permanent / Part-time
Hours: 16.5 hours/week, exact working hours to be discussed at interview,
Term-Time only (plus 1 week)
Scale: NJC Band 3 Points 7-11 (Actual Salary £9,859 - £10,676)
Location: Trafford LA South Manchester
Start: As soon as possible
JOB PURPOSE: To carry out the tasks necessary for the facilitation of effective course delivery across the Science Department
Closing date: Wednesday 8 January 2025 (12 noon)
Interview date: w/c 13 January 2025
Learning Support Assistant
Contract Term: Permanent / Part-time / Term-Time only (plus 1 week)
Location: Trafford LA South Manchester
Scale: NJC Band 5 Points 19 - 22 (Actual Salary £23,957 - £25,181)
Hours: 32.50 hours/week
Start: January 2025
JOB PURPOSE: We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated person to join our SEND Team. Our LSAs provide vital and valuable support to some of our most vulnerable children in school.
Closing date: 6 January 2025 (12 noon)
Interview date: W/C 13 January 2025
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