Willow Grove Primary School is looking to recruit 2 highly motivated, energetic, and passionate teachers.
Location: Willow Grove, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8XF.
Pay: Qualified Teachers Pay Spine + SEN1.
Contact hours: 23.33 contact hours.
Positions: 1 permanent, 1 temporary until 31 August 2027.
Required from September 2026.
About the Role
At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a tremendous opportunity for mainstream teachers with a proven record in school for supporting children with challenging behaviour, or a teacher with a background in specialist provision. We have adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with our pupils and are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and assess tailored lessons to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN.
- Create a trauma‑informed safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, parents/carers, and external agencies.
- Monitor pupil progress and adapt strategies as necessary.
Personal Qualities
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience of working in a school setting with children with SEN.
- Strong behaviour management and differentiation skills.
- A patient, empathetic and resilient approach to teaching.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- High aspirations for all learners.
- High standards in their own professional conduct.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding children.
- Specialism in outdoor learning or PE provision is desirable but not essential.
Safeguarding and DBS
Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and data protection laws.
Contact
For more information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk.
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