Primary Teacher (Immediate Start)

Permanent Position 3 Days Teaching / 2 Days Pastoral
Salary: £32,000£42,000
Location: Manchester
Hours: MondayFriday, 8:1516:00
Line Manager: Group Quality of Education Lead

A specialist independent provider in Manchester is seeking a Primary Teacher for an immediate start. This permanent role offers a unique blend of three days classroom teaching within a small, well-supported primary class, combined with two dedicated pastoral days, making it an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to begin their journey toward a future senior leadership position.

The school delivers education and therapeutic support for children aged 516 with SEMH needs, autism, and associated communication or learning differences. Its approach is rooted in traumainformed practice, therapeutic principles, and a nurturing ethos that places each child’s wellbeing at the centre of learning.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team committed to helping pupils rebuild trust in education, develop confidence, and achieve positive academic and personal outcomes.

Role Purpose

The Primary Teacher will design engaging, personalised lessons and play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional and pastoral needs. They will contribute to a consistent, therapeutic learning environment where every child is supported to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Learning

  • Planning and delivering differentiated lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
  • Integrating therapeutic, sensory, and emotional development goals into teaching.
  • Using a childcentred, multisensory approach to promote engagement and independence.
  • Supporting both academic progress and the development of social and emotional skills.
  • Setting appropriate and aspirational targets alongside the SENDCo and wider team.
  • Using ongoing assessment and reflection to adapt provision.

2. Pastoral and Therapeutic Support

  • Working with therapists and wellbeing practitioners to embed therapeutic strategies into everyday routines.
  • Supporting emotional literacy, regulation, and resilience using established traumainformed practices.
  • Helping maintain a calm, structured, and sensoryaware environment.
  • Contributing to the wider pastoral culture and behaviour ethos of the school.

3. Collaboration and Communication

  • Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents and carers.
  • Contributing to EHCP reviews, progress reporting, and professional meetings.
  • Participating in reflective practice, supervision, and team development.

4. Professional Growth

  • Staying up to date with SEND best practice and therapeutic approaches.
  • Engaging in CPD and supervision provided by the school.
  • Contributing to school-wide initiatives promoting inclusion and wellbeing.
  • Maintaining accurate planning, assessment, and recordkeeping.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • Experience teaching Primary-aged pupils.
  • Commitment to inclusive, differentiated, and childcentred practice.
  • Strong organisational skills, empathy, and communication.
  • Ability to work effectively in a therapeutic, multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable

  • Additional SEND qualifications or training.
  • Experience with traumainformed teaching or sensory integration.
  • Knowledge of ASC, ADHD, attachment needs, or social communication differences.
  • Experience embedding SLT or OT strategies.
  • Familiarity with alternative or nurturebased models.

Personal Attributes

  • Childcentred and compassionate.
  • Reflective and open to learning.
  • Resilient, patient, and calm.
  • Collaborative and valuesdriven.
  • Creative, flexible, and able to inspire confidence and curiosity.

Why Join This School?

  • A nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes.
  • A strong emphasis on wellbeing, relationships, and emotional development.
  • High-quality training and CPD in SEND and therapeutic education.
  • Opportunities for professional growth, particularly for those aspiring to leadership roles.
  • A valuesbased culture celebrating each pupil’s individuality.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can request an application pack by emailing mark.smith@topmarkseducation.com
For further information, please contact 07961571672

Not the right role?

The school is always interested in highquality educators, including Teaching Assistants, Teachers, and aspiring or experienced SLT.


Location

Wythenshawe, Manchester, Wythenshawe, , United Kingdom

Job ID

14524

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