Teacher of ICT - Manor Abbey School

About Manor Abbey School

Manor Abbey School is a provision for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties. The new school opened in Abbey Hulton, Stoke on Trent, in September 2024 with an initial intake of 30 pupils in Years 7 and 8, and will gradually fill to its capacity of 70 places over four years.

We are looking for an inspiring and imaginative class teacher with a subject specialism who can adapt their style of teaching to make learning fun, practical and creative. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of secondary‑aged children who have had difficulty accessing mainstream education.

• Maintain high expectations of academic achievement.
• Motivate and engage young people with a successful track record.
• Plan, sequence, innovate and deliver engaging lessons.
• Provide clear direction and support for teaching assistants.
• Apply trauma‑informed practices and promote positive mental health.
• Understand and manage challenging behaviour.
• Lead a subject allocated by Senior Leadership.

• Significant SEN allowance.
• Bespoke, high‑quality training in specialist behaviour‑management interventions.
• Small class sizes and high staffing ratios, both in and out of the classroom.
• State‑of‑the‑art, well‑resourced school.
• Networking opportunities through the Manor Hall Academy Trust and local SEMH school groups.
• Support for creative and flexible thinking to enhance curriculum delivery.
• Minibus and lifeguard training (if eligible), and a knowledgeable, highly supportive staff team.

• Technology schemes.
• Cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Online gym classes.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Financial advice services.
• Thinkwell fast‑track counselling service.
• Physiotherapy.
• Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and other days out.

The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS check, pre‑employment checks including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. If shortlisted, an online search may be conducted as part of due diligence to identify any incidents or issues that may indicate unsuitability for working with children. Applicants are also invited to review Manor Hall Academy Trust policies on Safer Recruitment, Online Searches and Data Protection.

Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.