SEN Primary Teacher Thornycroft School

SEN Primary Teacher - (Thornycroft School - Oldham)

Job Reference: horizon care/TP/887/1077

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw TT only)

Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Location: Oldham, North West

Closing Date: 19/06/2026

Job Category: Education

We are looking for SEN Teachers of Primary aged children to join our new school in the Oldham area. You will be working with children aged 5‑19 in a specialist SEN environment. Thornycroft School will be an independent specialist day school providing high‑quality education for up to 70 pupils, meeting the diverse needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs, 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 functional life skills.

• Lead classroom teaching for primary‑aged students with SEN, ensuring inclusive and tailored instruction.

• Design and implement lesson plans that meet individual educational plans (IEPs) for students with SEMH and additional needs.

• Collaborate with Headteachers, SENCos, and the therapeutic team to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.

• QTS or QTLS qualification.
• Proven teaching and learning experience.
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.
• Outstanding classroom practice.
• Energy, passion, and drive to raise standards.
• Initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience working with students with SEMH and additional needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of developments in education.

Supported by Horizon Care and Education staff, including the Director of Curriculum and operational leadership. The role is subject to satisfactory criminal record check and references. Relocation assistance and flexible travel options may be available upon request.

Closing date for this role is 19th June. We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.