SEN Class Teacher (Community Living)

Ref: 001457

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Community Living Key Stage 5 SEN Teacher

New Bridge College

Qualified / Unqualified Teachers’ Pay Range + SEN Allowance - £2,787 per annum

Commencing September 2026

Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, New Bridge College provides a learning space and hub for Key Stage 5 students, based at a campus in the centre of Oldham. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Key Stage 5 SEN Teacher to deliver highly effective teaching, learning and assessment within the Campus’ new Community Living pathway. The Trustees are seeking to appoint an energetic and highly motivated teacher to join our dynamic team.

We would be particularly interested in applicants with previous experience of supporting young people with a range of SEND ranging from ASD, ADHD, MLD, OCD and SEMH. This is also an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified teacher, who can demonstrate a genuine interest in educating, supporting and motivating our young people and is looking to work for an organisation which provides opportunities for professional development and progression. We will also consider applications from unqualified practitioners with the relevant experience and qualifications. Due to the complex nature of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in supporting our young people to achieve. However, the knowledge that our work is making a positive impact in helping the students to grow and work towards independence brings great reward.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent practitioner with the commitment and motivation to inspire students’ learning and development
• Have experience of teaching young people with Special Educational Needs within the secondary sector or have a specific interest in developing their teaching skills in a special college setting
• Have high expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential
• Have experience of enhancement of student progress gains and raising attainment and achievement levels of all students
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs
• Have experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and student progress tracking to ensure that all groups of learners achieve
• Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs
• Be able to build positive relationships with the class group, ensuring consistency and continuity on a daily basis
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, students, parents and the wider community
• Be hard working, organised and proactive in their professional development
• Be a team player who can work effectively with all members of the New Bridge team

Although based initially at New Bridge College, are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere.

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salary: Qualified / Unqualified Teachers’ Pay Range (New Bridge MAT recognises portability of Teachers’ salaries on gaining QTS)

SEN allowance: £2,787 per annum

Hours of work: 1.0 FTE

Based: Initially based at New Bridge College, Pennine House, Union St, Oldham OL1 1JZ

Closing Date: Friday 8th May at 9am

Selection activities/interviews: Tuesday 12th May

Further Information: Scott Mckeown, Head of College, scott.mckeown@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org