Teacher

Millwood School, Bury

Permanent Teachers required from 1 September 2026

Millwood Primary School - Where new adventures begin.

Millwood is an outstanding primary special school for pupils who have significant additional educational needs. We are at an exciting time in our journey with a new extension being completed on site to increase our school capacity. We invite applications from excellent practitioners including ECTs from mainstream or special settings to deliver our broad and balanced curriculum with pupils with a range of SEND needs across the primary age range.

Our School Vision:

‘To open up the world for our school, family and community. Driven by our values we will ensure a magical journey and memorable discoveries through our aspirational, engaging curriculum. We will inspire confidence and a love of learning in a happy, safe and nurturing environment with respect for all.’

What our pupils say about Millwood:

“I belong at Millwood”

“Millwood is a magic school”

“I love Millwood”

What our parents say about Millwood:

“My son wakes me every morning at 5am saying school and clapping. He can’t wait to put his uniform on.”

“O loves school to the point he wakes me up every weekend holding his uniform he loves it so much”

“Teachers and staff are lovely, friendly and helpful”

What staff say about Millwood

“Millwood really is a fantastic place to work. Everywhere you turn there is always a friendly smile and support readily available; all you need to do is ask.”

“Being a teacher at Millwood is an absolute privilege. From the moment you walk through the doors you are welcomed by everyone. The children make each day so wonderful and to see them smiling and enjoying school brings me so much happiness.It is a joy to work alongside like-minded, enthusiastic colleagues at Millwood who really do strive to bring out the best!”

“We are led by an incredible leadership team who ensure that work life balance is an absolute priority and they are all extremely supportive in all aspects of teaching life.”

“Millwood has and will continue to be my dream job, I feel very lucky to be able to teach the most wonderful children.”

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and team leadership.
• Be warm, supportive, resilient and nurturing, demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all pupils.
• Be hardworking, organised and creative.
• Be proactive in their professional development.
• Forge positive working relationships with parents, carers and professionals.
• Have specific experience/ interest in working with pupils with SEND and Autism.
• Be committed to raising pupil achievement.
• Be dedicated to inclusion and strive to open up the world for pupils at Millwood and their families.

Millwood can offer:

• Wonderful children who will make you smile everyday.
• A robust induction and comprehensive professional development programme
• An inclusive, nurturing and supportive working environment.

Closing date for applications is: 20 February 2026

Shortlisting will take place on: 24 February 2026

Interviews will take place on: 3 and 4 March 2026

Visits to school will take place (by appointment only): 3.30pm on Monday 9^th February or 3.30pm on Tuesday 10^th February 2026

The interview will include an observation of teaching at Millwood School, an interview, including a pre-prepared presentation and a short meeting with pupils on the school council.

Employees of Millwood Primary Special School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Our safeguarding policy can be found here: https://www.millwoodschool.co.uk/school-information/policies

Millwood is a Disability Committed School.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), two suitable references, health clearance and right to work in the UK. We will conduct an online search of shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE.

Application Forms are downloadable from this page and returnable via email to recruitment@millwoodschool.co.uk by the deadline. Please ensure all applications include full education and employment history.