Qualified Teacher - English TLR 2a

About The Role

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications

Required:

Qualified Teacher Status
Main Scale - £34069 - £52835 per annum + SEN1 + TLR 2a

Start Date:

January 2027 or sooner

The Leadership Team wish to appoint aQualified Teacher (Candidates on UPS will be considered) required for January 2027 or sooner.

North Ridge is an Outstanding specialist high school for pupils with persistent and complex special educational needs, aged 11-19 years.

We are a fast developing school split across two sites, that incorporates a range of student led businesses, located at our 6th Form Hub in Cheetham Hill.

• The leadership team and school governors seek to appoint a dynamic, hard working individual who will live up to our school motto of “do your best”.
• The suitable candidate to this post will be able to teach pupils with a range of learning disabilities and associated needs. The successfulapplicantwillbenefitfromworkingin a school with a positive, caring, ethos where team work is important.

You will:

• You will demonstrate excellent standards in teaching and learning, having worked with SEN pupils for at least 2 years.
• You will have strong knowledge of the English curriculum and know how to lead all departments in providing excellent English teaching to their classes as non-specialist teachers
• You will be proactive in driving the English curriculum to ensure it continues to meet the needs of all learners and matches any developments from the DFE.
• You will be an excellent role model to colleagues across the school and demonstrate strong attendance and punctuality.

Step into a rolewhereeveryday is an opportunity to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and shape futures!

As a teacher at North Ridge, you’llleadyourownclass or a small group of classes (similar to a primary school model) tailored to youruniquestrengths and passions.

Ourstudentsrangeinabilityfrom Early Years  to Year 3, and your teaching will be dynamic, hands-on, and imaginative.

You’llbringlearning to lifethroughactive, practicallessonsdeliveredvia a spiralcurriculumthatbuilds and reinforcesknowledgethroughrepetition and exploration.

Butyourimpact goes far beyond the classroom...

You’llplay a vitalroleinhelpingourpupilsgrowintoconfidentyoungadults,being as independent as possibledependingontheirneeds.

You willequipthemwith the socialandlifeskillstheyneed to thriveintheircommunities. At the heart of yourworkwill be a commitment to nurturingeachchild’sindividualityandzestforlife.

This is more than teaching. It’s transformation. It’s heart. It’s hope.

Please refer to the ‘school’s offer’ poster for more information.

We welcome applications from teachers who have been trained to teach in primary schools as well as secondary, in both SEN and mainstream settings.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

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.