SEND OR PRIMARY TEACHER

Location

WHITWORTH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Hall Fold , Whitworth , Rochdale , OL12 8TS
Tel: 01706 343218
School website: www.wchs.co
Roll: 651

Information

Whitworth Community High School
Hallfold
Whitworth
Rochdale
OL12 8TS
Tel 01706 343218

Age Range: 11-16.  School size: Group 5. 651 on roll.

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience teaching literacy and numeracy? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you to consider this new role at Whitworth Community High School, which is a small, inclusive, successful and happy school situated in a semi-rural location between Lancashire and Rochdale. 

What are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint a talented and motivated teacher who can work with children with Special Educational Needs who are struggling to access the secondary National Curriculum, particularly in the core subjects of maths and English.  The successful candidate will be particularly passionate about supporting the transition of students to ensure a successful start to their secondary education.

We are looking for a teacher who can build excellent relationships with students and families, and who has experience in developing students to ensure they secure the basics and can therefore bridge the achievement gap and grow in academic stature and confidence.

The successful candidate will deliver main elements of the national curriculum including English, Mathematics and possibly other foundation subjects to a small class/classes of students; provide group interventions; support teaching colleagues in their work with particular students, whilst also providing an ethos which promotes resilience and independence.

The main purpose of the role is to provide a supportive but challenging environment for students to enjoy their learning and catch up with key Literacy and Numeracy skills and concepts.

What can we offer to the right candidate?

A small school with a strong reputation, a caring ethos, a culture of respect and a commitment to ‘Climbing Higher’.

Fantastic students who are proud of their school.

A strong leadership team who are committed to moving the school forward and to the professional development of our staff, and who are mindful of staff well being.

Knowledgeable, forward looking and friendly colleagues who are ambitious for our school

Excellent facilities and resources, including fitness suite and recording studio available for staff.

Commitment to team working and staff wellbeing, including free access to Employee Support.

Our commitment to safeguarding
Whitworth Community High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure (DBS). 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Proposed Interview Date:

30/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

To visit our school and observe the excellent relationships between staff and students and the character of our school please contact Mrs Ellis on 01706 343218

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms are available from the school website @ www.wchs.co or TES. Please return completed application forms to recruitment@whitworth.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.