Ref: 000723

Employer: The Dove-Shell Federation

Location: St Thomas’ Moorside CE (VA) Primary School, Coleridge Road, Sholver, Oldham OL1 4RL / East Crompton St James CE (VA) Primary School, St James Street, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7TD

Salary: MPS + SEN allowance (Negotiable with experience)

Working Pattern: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025

Job Type: Teacher-schools

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025

Are you highly organised teacher with a good understanding of SEND?

The Dove-Shell Federation is opening an additional resourced provision at St Thomas Moorside from September 2025. The provision will cater for 12 pupils with ASD or Social Communication Needs (SLCN) funded by the LA. The 12 place provision will enable the increasing number of pupils with ASD / SLCN to benefit from attending a mainstream school, whilst also receiving specialist input relevant to the child’s needs. The classroom has a sensory room, snug area and a small formal teaching area. The intention of the governing body is to fill the places gradually, starting with our own federative children. The successful applicant will have the support of a unit leader and 3 LSA’s. These staff will provide forest school, ELSA and therapeutic interventions. The unit will have a mini-bus and driver to provide the pupils with educational experience in the community.

The start date for this position is1st September 2025.

This post provides the opportunity:

• To work within an enthusiastic, established and experienced inclusion team.
• To receive excellent development and training opportunities, for example the understanding of Autism, Team Teach and Trauma informed schools.
• Enhanced PPA time

Applicants will be highly organised, flexible, enthusiastic and be able to work as part of an effective and hard-working team. Experience with working with SEND and ASD pupils would be desirable.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

The application pack includes a job description and person specification. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the school prior to the application closing date. To arrange a visit, or for an informal enquiry regarding the post, contact the Executive Headteacher, Mr Adam Laskey. Please contact the school office on 0161 624 9290. For informal enquiries regarding the post, contact the Executive Headteacher, Mr Adam Laskey

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 15th May 2025. Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025.

To apply: Please download the application pack and return your completed application form with covering letter to Recruitment@doveshell.org.uk