Ref: 000877 The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of SEN Class Teacher: Community Living Key Stage 4 New Bridge School Commencing as soon as notice period of applicant will allow We have an opportunity for an ambitious, passionate leader to take on the role of Class teacher in our Key Stage 4 Community Living Groups. Build your meaningful future with us and take your career to the next level. Site: New Bridge School, Hollinwood, Oldham. Department: Main Body Salary: Teachers Pay Range SEN ( 2,679 pa) If you re the kind of person dedicated to improving the lives of children, you re just the person New Bridge is looking for. Why New Bridge? Staff are proud to work at the school. They are highly supported in their professional development Ofsted Report February 2025 We are committed to making a difference where it matters most to create meaningful futures for all We invest in developing talent through our strong focus on coaching and training. We nurture teams: fostering a sense of belonging secured by strong purpose and healthy relationships. As we are a talent first organisation, we are always looking to find people who align themselves to our mission and values. If you feel that could be you then we would love to hear from you. If you re the kind of person that is committed to improving the lives of children, by having the ability to build good working relationships, utilising organisational skills, being flexible and innovative, and enjoy working with a range of different stakeholders, then you are the person to support our children and lead our staff. We pride ourselves on being the New Bridge community, a vocational destination, not just a job. Part of the wider New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT), New Bridge School is a generic special needs school for pupils and students between the ages of 11 and 16 The school has an Outstanding rated provision which caters for 360 pupils with a wide range of SEND, from moderate learning difficulties to profound and multiple learning difficulties, including severe and complex learning difficulties. The school is popular with families both in Oldham and the surrounding boroughs and our numbers are increasing year on year. We are excited about being able to expand our teaching roles and create new vacancies to meet the needs of our new pupils. The school caters for a wide range of pupils including those with physical disabilities, multisensory impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments and autism spectrum conditions. Step out of your comfort zone and into New Bridge School; experience of teaching SEN pupils is advantageous but not essential to apply for the role, we can support you to develop the specialist knowledge required to teach our pupils. We are an organisation who are committed to the professional development and well-being of our staff, we aim to support staff to achieve their own meaningful futures alongside our pupils and have established successful progression routes for them. All pupils have an EHC plan. In order to cater to the needs of the range of pupils the school has developed a range of different provisions, including our Key Stage 3 main body, Autism Base, Interactive Base and Communication Groups. Due to growing pupil numbers, the Trustees are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join our dynamic, growing and committed staff team in the following area: Community Living Key Stage 4: Class Teacher: In the Community Living Pathway at New Bridge School, you ll be working with pupils who require a highly personalised, practical approach to learning. These students benefit from a strong focus on communication, sensory integration, and developing functional independence. Many use PECS, Signalong and symbols to express themselves, and thrive through structured routines that support emotional regulation and resilience. Groups are small, typically no more than 10 pupils, supported by one teacher and up to three teaching assistants, ensuring personalised attention based on individual needs. The bespoke curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for adulthood, helping them to live and work either independently or with some support in their local community. It builds on prior learning with a strong emphasis on real-life, transferable skillssuch as communication, problem-solving, travel training, and decision-making. You ll help nurture confident, curious young people who can advocate for themselves, take pride in their abilities, and lead full, enriched lives beyond school. If you're creative, compassionate, and ready to empower learners with complex needs to achieve meaningful futures, we d love you to join our team This post would suit a primary specialist as the cognitive levels of our pupils in the main body are similar to those of a Primary setting. We would also welcome secondary practitioners with an interest in widening their teaching repertoire in an SEN setting. We would be interested in applicants with experience of supporting children or young people with Autism or Special Educational Needs within the primary or secondary sector. This is also an exciting opportunity for a teacher with mainstream experience who can demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting SEND pupils and is looking to work for an organisation which provides opportunities for professional development and progression. The successful candidates will: Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils learning and development Have experience of teaching young people with Autism or Special Educational Needs within the primary or secondary sector or have a specific interest in developing their teaching skills in a special school 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 pupil 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 pupil 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, pupils, 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 The posts will be based initially at New Bridge Lower School in Hollinwood, however, all staff 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 viewed here. 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: Teachers Pay Scale SEN ( 2,679 per annum) Hours of work: 1.0 FTE Based: Initially at New Bridge School, Roman Road, Hollinwood Commencing: As soon as the notice period of the candidate will allow Status: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025 (9am) Interviews: Week Commencing 14th July 2025 School information: Deborah Birch-Hall dhall@newbridgegroup.org Completed application forms via email to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org