Job Description

Tradewind are recruiting for a Lead Primary Teacher!

Are you a Primary Teacher with SEN experience looking for a new challenge?

Or an experienced SEND Teacher looking to work next step in your career?

Tradewind are recruiting for a Lead Primary Teacher to start ASAP on a full time, temporary-to-permanent basis for a small independent alternative provision in Openshaw in East Manchester.

* Pupils working at EYFS or KS1 level.

* Temporary-to-permanent for the right person.

* Mainstream teachers with SEND experience invited to apply.

* People with previous leadership responsibilities & excellent safeguarding knowledge would be ideal.

Excellent pay up to £220/day depending on experience, for first 12 weeks.

Equal pay to what you would receive on contract from 13th week onwards.

Hours - Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Easily accessible by car, bus or train.

You will be teaching children aged 5-11 who all have an EHCP for SEND including Autism & Learning Difficulties.

Due to the nature of the pupils they are looking for a teacher who has previous experience teaching small groups of pupils with SEND and a proven track record of differentiating their work.There are only 8 pupils including some that are pre-verbal and using PECS.

They are looking for someone who has excellent and proven knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures as you will be acting as the lead teacher of their unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career and add further SEND skills and knowledge to your repertoire while making a real difference to vulnerable children who need our support the most!

To join us and be successful in this Lead Primary Teacher role, you will need to:

  • QTS, QTLS or other relevant teaching qualification.
  • Have an enhanced DBS Disclosure (or be happy to apply for a new one).
  • Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
  • Minimum of 2 professional references.
  • Provide a CV with a full history.
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits of working through Tradewind:

  • An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience.
  • Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary.
  • Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent.
  • More training and development than any other agency - FREE access to over 2,500 online course via our partnership with The National College.
  • A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward of £100 if they work for us for 10 days.
  • Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
  • A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
  • Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

How to apply:

Apply for this Lead Primary Teacher role in East Manchester by calling Graham in the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, emailing graham.warner@twrecruitment.com or by clicking Apply above.

A bit more about Tradewind...

  1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first.
  2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.
  3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request).
  4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter.
  5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.