Sports Lead Teacher in Manchester

Exciting Opportunity! This is an exciting opportunity to join our exceptional Bright Futures team and play a pivotal role in the development of our brand-new specialist school in Salford. You will help shape the culture, curriculum and future direction of a school designed to transform outcomes for young people. By joining us, you will: Be at the forefront of establishing an innovative specialist provision in the North West.
Work within a supportive and collaborative environment where professional development and staff wellbeing are genuinely prioritised.
Receive a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression as the school grows.
We are committed to providing high-quality education for all, where children feel safe, valued, and a sense of belonging. Our Educational vision is to “awaken the potential” of every child and young person. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Sports Lead Teacher, with a passion and commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils, to join our teaching team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future for our pupils and supporting young people aged 5-19 with autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and complex needs. Your teaching and professionalism should express our core educational values and moral purpose. As a Sports Lead Teacher you will: Ensure there is a commitment to safeguarding and equality.
Place the safety, dignity and wellbeing of every child at the heart of everything you do, upholding equality, diversity and inclusion without compromise.
Set ambitious expectations and create an inclusive environment where all pupils, regardless of need or starting point, can thrive and achieve meaningful success.
Plan and deliver adaptive, engaging physical education that removes barriers and enables every pupil to access the PE curriculum and make sustained progress.
Contribute to a culture of openness, reflection and shared practice across the school and the wider Bright Futures family.
Play an active role in shaping a nurturing, aspirational school community where students develop confidence, independence and pride in who they are.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. Full details are outlined in the Sports Lead Teacher Job Description. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria for knowledge, experience, and personal/behavioural attributes on the person specification.
You must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria on the person specification, using practical examples, as a minimum. Please note: this role is term-time only and the salary is as stated (i.e. not pro rata). Annual leave must be taken during school closure periods. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference and want to be part of something truly meaningful from the very beginning, we would love to hear from you. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to the School ahead of interview. Looking for a rewarding role in SEN education? For more details about the role, contact Reece Greenwood (Headteacher): For queries regarding the application process or to arrange a visit, please contact Emi Chiu (Business Manager):
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