Teacher Springwood Primary; Barton Road Posted yesterday Salford - Expires

Closing Date 25th January 2026

Shortlisting Date 26th January 2026

Interviews 10th February 2026

School Viewing 2pm on 19th January - email springwood to book in.

Position: Teacher

Scale: Main Scale plus 1 SEN Point

Required: From the beginning of the Summer Term 2026 or as soon as possible

Hours: 1 x Full Time Permanent

Location: The postholder may be expected to work at any of our sites but will be deployed to our Swinton site in the first instance:
Springwood Primary School, Barton Road, Swinton, M27 5LP

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Email: springwood

Springwood is a large primary age Special School (385 pupils aged 5 11) based over five sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood Primary School is part of The LINK Education Trust.

At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils with SEND aged 5
-11. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible teacher who can inspire our pupils to reach their potential.

The successful candidate needs to be confident working across a range of ability levels and age groups as they will be teaching pupils who have a range of complex learning needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large energetic school and be part of its future developments.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• can demonstrate excellent teaching skills with different age groups;
• creates a stimulating organised and interactive learning environment that encourages each child to learn;
• is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of additional needs including complex medical needs;
• support the values and ethos of the school;
• can develop positive working relationships with parents, carers and professionals.

The successful candidate can expect to be fully supported in developing their career through CPD opportunities. For further information please see the job description and person specification.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited, into school, to undertake a class-based task, an ICT task and a panel interview. Applicants are encouraged to look round the school before applying.

References may be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, together with appropriate HR clearances.

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