The Aspire Federation Oakfield High School & College Long Lane Hindley Wigan WN2 4XA Qualified Teachers Pay Scale 1 SEN Point Full Time Required for September 2025 Aiming High Reaching All The Aspire Federation Aspire is a dynamic and flourishing organisation. Everyone including parents, learners, staff and governors are an important part of our community team where views are encouraged and valued. We are two outstanding schools and are proud of our exceptional success and numerous achievements. At Aspire we are committed to Aiming High, Reaching All. What is it like to work at Aspire? At Aspire you will find: A highly professional and driven staff team who support each other. Extensive and high-quality professional development opportunities with a focus upon coaching and mentoring. Real opportunities to thrive and grow. A genuine and bespoke staff wellbeing programme based on our wellbeing charter. A quality environment with high performing staff and learners whose key focus is teaching, learning and professional development. A can do ethos. Strong and caring relationships which are the foundation of everything we do. What are we looking for? At Aspire we welcome applications from people who show: Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience An understanding and application of outstanding classroom practice. A desire and drive that inspires and motivates our young people and colleagues who are able to develop positive relationships. A desire to work as part of a high performing team. A voice and contributes to making our schools the outstanding places they are. A strong knowledge of child development and play/explorative based learning. Landgate School Landgate is a school for learners aged 4-19 with Autism and/or communication and interaction conditions. We are a small school with huge impact, dedicated to improving outcomes for learners and their families in the Wigan borough and beyond. We demonstrate extraordinary dedication, outward thinking and inspirational teaching, learning and sensory practice. At Landgate, our mission is Bringing Learning to Life through readiness and engagement for learning and targeted, purposeful and innovative learning opportunities. Our learners are encouraged to become confident, happy, independent young adults and valued members of the wider community. Oakfield High School and College Oakfield is a School and College for learners aged 11-19 years with complex learning needs. We are extremely proud of our school, the achievements of our learners, the expertise, dedication and commitment of our staff, our amazing environment and our reputation for providing an exceptional education to learners in our school and beyond. Learning today for our tomorrow encapsulates our deep commitment to raising achievement and future aspirations. Our inspirational learning climate focuses on the whole young person. We have an unshakable belief that every learner has the potential to succeed, achieve, fulfil their dreams and make a valuable contribution to society. The Aspire Federation will have four sites based in Hindley, Bryn, Abram and Leigh from September 2025. Whilst the post will initially be based at one site, please be advised that the post holder may be required to work across all of the federated sites. The Role We are in an exciting position and looking to appoint dynamic, inspirational, energetic and creative Teachers. The successful candidates will have evidence of outstanding classroom practice and be able to prepare and deliver engaging and challenging lessons. At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all of our staff, including ECT s, providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from teachers with experience in SEND and subject specialisms. The successful candidates will be able to develop positive relationships, inspire and motivate our learners to achieve. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website and social media to discover more about Oakfield High School and The Aspire Federation. Perspective applicants can request further information and ask questions via email to: enquiries@admin.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk Interview date: Tuesday 20 th May / Wednesday 21 st May 2025. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus Child and Adult barred list check. The employer is committed to safeguarding. To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below: