Overview
The Trustees are looking to recruit a Music Teacher Qualified/Unqualified at Heywood Academy. Hours 0.2 FTE (1 day per week). Commencing September 2026. Salary: Qualified / Unqualified Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN.
Heywood Academy became the newest school within the New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust when we opened our doors to young people in September 2025. We are a 75-place specialist setting, providing tailored educational support for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) associated with ASC. The school offers a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum for learners from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5, with music playing a vital role in enabling expression, confidence, communication and social development.
The school is part of the New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust, a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive organisation comprising eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale, with post-19 provision within the wider New Bridge Group. All children and young people within the Trust have an EHCP, with provision supporting a broad spectrum of needs from ages 419 and beyond. The Trust is recognised as a national leader in special education and is committed to creating outstanding opportunities for all.
The role
The successful candidate will:
- Have specific experience/interest in working with young people with SEND and Autism
- Be an excellent practitioner with the commitment and motivation to inspire young people’ learning and development
- Have knowledge and understanding of autism and how young people with autism learn, and be able to adapt learning using ASC strategies
- Have an up-to-date understanding of the National Curriculum at all ability levels and adapt learning to meet the needs of young people in KS3
- Be able to use a wide range of communication tools to communicate with young people in the school
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons
- Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs
- Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, young people, parents and the wider community
- Have experience of enhancing pupil progress gains and raising attainment and achievement in all young people
- Have experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and pupil progress tracking to ensure that all groups of learners achieve
- Be hardworking, organised and proactive in professional development
We can offer you
- The opportunity to be part of a thriving team committed to creating meaningful futures for both young people and staff
- High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through the Everyone Learning Team
- A commitment to future career development and progression within the trust
- HSF Membership and access to HSF Health Benefits
- Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
Although based initially at Heywood Academy, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.
Candidates are welcome to arrange a visit. We particularly welcome experienced teachers looking to start or continue a career in the SEN sector.
New Bridge MAT safeguarding is a priority; applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and references will be sought prior to interview. For shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace and 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: Qualified / Unqualified Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN (£2,787 per annum pro rata)
Hours of work: 0.2 FTE (1 day per week)
Based: Heywood Academy
Commencing: September 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026 (9am)
Interview/observation: Week commencing 13th July 2026
School information: Emma McManus. The candidate should email: emma.mcmanus@newbridgegroup.org
How to apply: Please return completed application forms to recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
Supporting Documents
- Application Form
- Job Description & Person Specification
- Equal Opportunities Form
- Right to Work Verification
- Privacy Notice
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