Job Opportunity: Teacher for ASC Provision
A unique opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled teacher to join our inclusive school from September 2025.
The Head teacher and Governors of Mersey Drive Community Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, and experienced full-time teacher to lead teaching and learning in our ‘Hive’ ASC Provision class.
The successful candidate will have experience of, or an interest in working with children with Autism.
What we are looking for:
* Is an outstanding, experienced practitioner passionate about inclusive learning
* Has drive, energy, ambition, and high expectations for all
* Has a good understanding of the wide-ranging needs of children from diverse backgrounds
* Has recent experience teaching pupils with additional needs
* Has strong team working skills
* Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
"The school is inclusive, and all pupils greatly benefit from the enhanced autistic spectrum condition (ASC) provision, which works effectively to support inclusion of ASC children and children with communication difficulties into mainstream classrooms... Pupils understand the importance of inclusion. Staff are sensitive to the lifelong nature of social communication difficulties and autism, and work together to help pupils address challenges while developing their academic skills. These pupils, and others with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully involved in school life." (Ofsted)
What we can offer:
* A friendly and nurturing school environment
* Enthusiastic children who love learning
* Excellent professional development opportunities
* A leadership team committed to making a real difference for all pupils
* The support of inspirational colleagues
* A supportive governing body working closely with the school to enable all members of our community to fulfill their potential
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office.
Additional information:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please ensure your application covers your full employment history and notes reasons for any employment gaps. Successful candidates will need to provide references for the past ten years; character references will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 8th May 2025
Shortlisting: 9th May 2025
Lesson Observation and interview: 21st May 2025
Applications should be sent to Miss Jenny Ramwell, School Business Manager, Mersey Drive Primary School, or by email to j.ramwell@bury.gov.uk by 8th May 2025.
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