Ref: 001166
The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of: Adaptive Curriculum Programme Middle Lead
At The Springboard Project, Oldham Town Centre
SO2 Points 26 28 (£37,280 £39,152 per annum Full time / Full year) plus SEN allowance
Hours - 36 hours 40 minutes per week (potential for flexible working hours)
Term time plus 5 days (195 days)
Commencing As soon as Possible
Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, The Springboard Project is based in Oldham town centre and provides high quality, innovative alternative educational experiences for pupils and students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) difficulties across the 14-19 age range.
Here at Project, we believe passionately in supporting our students to achieve their very best outcomes and overcome their barriers to learning. Our aim is to meet the needs of our young people where they are, supporting them to gain the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to go into fulfilling life beyond education. It is our ambitious goal to support every one of our students into employment, further education or training once they leave us at 19.
We promise to ensure all our students have the opportunity to:
* Gain a minimum of 4 Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualifications, including Maths and English
* Gain a vocational qualification in a pathway of their choice
* Develop employability and life skills, including recognised qualifications
* Have real, meaningful work experiences, including being allocated a career coach, who will stay with them post-19
We also believe that we cannot support our young people in isolation, and so always look for innovative ways to support our wider community, the young people’s families. This can be through offering a friendly ear / support to the adults around our students through to real, practical support via our ‘Project Pantry’, a one-stop option for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
The Project is part of the New Bridge Group, a specialist MAT focussed on supporting young people across Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale and Stockport with additional needs. Through the MAT, and our partnerships with wider external agencies, we can support our young people up to the age of 25, ensuring they have the best possible outcomes and move successfully into adulthood.
Springboard Project is one of very few schools offering 14-19 education for young people with SEMH needs across Manchester and is highly sought after for places.
The Springboard Project aims to support all learners as a 'Project without Barriers,' guided by the motto: "Maslow before Bloom," ensuring that students' emotional and psychological needs are prioritised before academic progress. Trauma Informed Practice is embedded throughout our school’s culture and practices, ensuring that every student, staff member, and community member is valued, respected, and supported without judgment, fostering an environment of trust, empathy, and emotional safety crucial for growth and achievement. This approach has contributed to an outstanding staff attendance rate, currently standing at 97% for the last academic year.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
* A strong desire to ensure young people, who have often had very negative experiences of education in the past, develop their skills to the very best of their ability.
* Ability to work with students 1:1 And in group
* Previous experience of working with young people of secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs, preferably within an educational setting
* Experience of leading a team of staff, managing and analysing data
* Working with a case load of young people
* A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
* The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
* The ability to support teaching and learning within an SEMH setting to a dedicated group of students
* The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
* The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed willingness to participate in own professional development
We can offer you:
* The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staff
* High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team and a commitment to future career development/progression within the trust
* Health Cash Plan through HSF and access to Perkbox
* Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
* Generous pension scheme (TPS/LGPS depending on role)
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 2024.
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: SO2 NJC 26-28 - £37,280 - £39,152 (full time / full year equivalent)
Allowance: SEN allowance - £1,539 per annum
Contracted Hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week (potential for flexible working hours)
Status: Permanent
Based: Initially at The Springboard Project, 2 Medtia Square, Phoenix St, Oldham, OL1 1AN
Closing Date: Friday 5th December2025 (9am)
Interviews: WC 8th December2025
Further Information: Please contact Head of Site Adam Ward - award@newbridgegroup.org
Completed application forms to recruitment@newbridgegroup.org