Teacher

Thomas Ashton School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SS

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS/UQS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance (£2,679 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Teacher who: 

• Understands the complex barriers faced by pupils with SEMH needs 

• Can lead with warmth, integrity and high expectations 

• Is confident balancing accountability with humanity 

• Has the resilience to lead in complexity and the humility to listen 

• Is a team player who can work effectively with all members of the Thomas Ashton Team.

Can you:

• Deliver the curriculum in ways that reduce anxiety, build confidence and promote genuine mastery

• Demonstrate a nurturing approach to behaviour management and an understanding of complex needs and SEMH 

• Regularly monitor and assess the progress of pupils, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning 

• Model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of pupils 

Experience in SEMH, alternative provision or similarly challenging contexts is highly valued, but above all we are looking for someone whose values align with our mission. This is not simply joining a school it is helping create the next chapter of a specialist SEMH provision within the highly respected New Bridge MAT.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: 

• A values driven, relational culture 

• High-quality CPD through the Trust’s Everyone Learning Team 

• Opportunities to influence practice beyond your own school 

• A supportive leadership team who believe in thoughtful, ethical accountability 

• Pension scheme, Trust TOIL scheme, HSF and wellbeing benefits 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Advert April 2026 .docx - 887 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher JD-PS - TAS Teacher.docx - 73.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thomas Ashton School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 14
• School size: 83 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 14
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thomas Ashton School website
• Email address: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-ashton-school-hyde

Arranging a visit to Thomas Ashton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newbridgegroup.org.

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