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 join our hardworking team, 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.
The Governing Body wish to appoint someone who:
* Is an outstanding, experienced practitioner who is 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 a variety of backgrounds
* Has recent experience of teaching pupils with additional needs
* Has strong team working skills
* Has excellent interpersonal skills
‘The school is inclusive, and all pupils greatly benefit from the enhanced autistic spectrum condition (ASC) provision works effectively to support inclusion of ASC children and children with communication difficulties into mainstream classroom... Pupils understand the importance of inclusion. Staff are sensitive in their understanding that social communication difficulties and autism are lifelong conditions and pupils will face different challenges during their time at school. The school staff work together to help pupils to address these challenges, while at the same time developing their academic skills. These pupils, and others who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully involved in the life of the school.’ (Ofsted)
We can offer you:
* 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, who work closely with the school to enable all members of our community to fulfil their potential
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 8th May 2025
Shortlisting: 9th May 2025
Lesson Observation and interview: 21st May 2025
Application forms and further details are downloadable from here and returnable to: Miss Jenny Ramwell, School Business Manager, Mersey Drive Primary School, Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8LN or by email to: j.ramwell@bury.gov.uk by 8th May 2025