Class Teacher

Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Hawthorns School is a highly regarded primary special school for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties, complex learning needs and Language and Communication challenges. The school provides a safe, stimulating, and specialised environment for its pupils. Hawthorns is a member of the New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust, a group of educational settings supporting children and young people from ages 4 – 25. 

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and committed teachers with a keen interest in supporting children with SEND to develop their professional experience and expertise.

The Trustees would like to invite applications from energetic and highly motivated teachers who:

·        Are highly organised and can teach structured sequences of lessons

·        Understand the need to personalise plans to accommodate the individual needs of pupils

·        Can work effectively with colleagues in a team environment

·        Understand the need to be patient and resilient when working with vulnerable pupils in their care

·        Are passionate about the rights of children with SEND

We would also welcome applications from ECTs who can demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting SEND pupils and who are looking to work for an organisation which provides opportunities to develop and progress.

In return we offer:

·        A highly rewarding professional role

·        A supportive and skilled staff team

·        A commitment to your training and professional development

·        A role as a valued member within the New Bridge MAT family

Although based initially at Hawthorns School, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.    

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.    

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  

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   

Salary: Teachers’ Pay Range/Unqualified Pay Range

Allowance: SEN Allowance - £2,787 per annum

Hours of work: 1.0 FTE

Status: Fixed Term from September 2026 to August 2027

Based: Hawthorns School, Manley Grove, Mottram in Longdendale, Hyde, SK14 6PJ

Commencing: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 (9am)

Interviews: To be confirmed

Further Information: Gail Lovell, Staff Support Co-Ordinator Gail.Lovell@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms via email: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org