SEN Secondary Teacher (Thornycroft School - Oldham)

We are looking for SEN Teachers of Secondary aged children to join our new school in the Oldham (OL8) area, working with children aged 5-19 in a specialist SEN environment. Thornycroft School will be a brand-new, independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for up to 70 pupils. Based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, the school will meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 5-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism.

We provide a holistic, bespoke curriculum with rich learning opportunities that enable young people to develop their functional life skills in order to experience a high quality of life. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings.

As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes. Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English.

If you are interested in this job role but feel it is too far away, please enquire regarding our flexible travel options and Relocation assistance.

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have proven teaching and learning experience
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• Have the energy, passion, and drive to raise standards
• Have initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills
• Have experience of working with students with SEMH and additional needs
• Have Knowledge And Understanding Of Developments In Education

We provide a comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Our teachers are supported by our Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors, and the Managing Director of Education Services, as well as our extensive therapeutic team.

• Competitive pay rates
• Occupational sick pay
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2500 per referral
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Tastecard – savings on dining, cinema, supermarkets, and UK attractions
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development
• Comprehensive and tailored induction programme
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support via SHINE programme
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for colleagues
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support via Bupa
• Supportive management and senior leaders
• High quality CPD opportunities
• Free eye checks
• Community and wellbeing initiatives to support staff wellbeing

This post is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check and satisfactory references. Closing date for this role is 11th May. Please note we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.