Job Description

Ref:

000943


The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Physical Education / Sport Teacher

New Bridge Pathways, Town Centre Campus

Teachers' Main Pay Range plus SEN Allowance

Commencing 1st January 2026 / In-line with notice requirements



Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, New Bridge Pathways provides a learning space and hub for Key Stage 4 pupils from our years 10 and 11 pathway population, based at a campus in the centre of Oldham. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Physical Education/Sport Teacher to deliver highly effective physical education across some of the pathways and deliver highly effective teaching, learning and assessment to our Activ8 (sport studies) pathway.


We would be particularly interested in applicants with previous experience of supporting young people with a range of SEND needs ranging from ASD, ADHD, MLD and SEMH. This is also an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified teacher, who can demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting SEND students and is looking to work for an organisation which provides opportunities for professional development and progression. We will also consider applications from unqualified practitioners with the relevant experience and qualifications. Due to the complex nature of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in supporting our young people to achieve. However, the knowledge that our work is making a positive impact in helping the students to grow and work towards independence brings great reward.

We would like to invite applications from passionate and committed individuals who have:

Experience of working with children and young people to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development A genuine appreciation of the potential barriers to a student's learning, and sensitivity towards their circumstances and life experiences High expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential Experience of developing options and alternatives that will support young people to engage in the learning process Experience of planning and delivering Sport/PE accreditations/qualifications including to lower level students A willingness to teach at Post-16/Key Stage 5 if required Experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and student progress tracking to ensure that all students achieve Experience of managing challenging behaviour The emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with disaffected and challenging young people with a range of complex needs The ability to build positive relationships with students, ensuring consistency and continuity on a daily basis A commitment to working effectively with all members of the New Bridge Pathways team


Although based initially at the New Bridge Pathways, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.


We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.



This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere.



For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.



We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively 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:

Teacher' Main Pay Range

Allowance:

SEN - 2,679 per annum

Hours of work:

1.0 FTE

Based:

Initially based at New Bridge Pathways, 1, Medtia Square, Phoenix St, Oldham, OL1 1AN

Status:

Permanent

Commencing:

1st January 2026 / In-line with notice requirements

Closing Date:

Friday 12th September 2025 (9am)

Selection activities/interviews:

To be confirmed

Further Information:

Nicola McMurray, Deputy Head nmcmurray@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms returned to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org