Middle Leader

Willow Grove Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Grove Primary School in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, is seeking an experienced teacher to join the Leadership Team as a Middle Leader. This permanent role with 23.33 hours weekly focuses on SEN, trauma-informed practice, and leading mathematics and digital initiatives.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver tailored lessons, analyse pupil progress, and collaborate with therapists, parents, and external agencies to support SEMH pupils. DBS and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• QTS with CPD and safeguarding training.
• Experience leading a department or subject area.
• Strong behaviour management and differentiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess tailored lessons to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN.
• Create a trauma informed safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, by identifying strengths and areas of weakness, and recommending appropriate action
• Produce a wide range of reports to analyse pupil attainment and progression, feeding back to the Leadership Team, Headteacher and Governors
• Work collaboratively with staff, therapists, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Fulfil the role of Designated Digital Lead and Mathematics Lead

Skills

QTS

SEN leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Willow Grove Primary School

Willow Grove

Ashton-In-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 8XF

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale + SEN1 + TLR2B

23.33 hours per week

Permanent

Required for as soon as possible

The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit an experienced teacher who is highly motivated, energetic and passionate to join the Leadership Team as a Middle Leader. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced teacher and subject leader with a proven record in school for supporting children with behaviour that can be challenging, or a teacher with a background in specialist provision. Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking leader who can:

• Plan, deliver and assess tailored lessons to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN.
• Create a trauma informed safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, by identifying strengths and areas of weakness, and recommending appropriate action
• Produce a wide range of reports to analyse pupil attainment and progression, feeding back to the Leadership Team, Headteacher and Governors
• Work collaboratively with staff, therapists, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Fulfil the role of Designated Digital Lead and Mathematics Lead

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant continuous professional development
• Successful experience in leading a department or subject area
• Outstanding behaviour management and differentiation skills.
• Outstanding analytical skills
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach to teaching.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High aspirations for all learners
• High standards in their own professional conduct
• A strong commitment to safeguarding children

Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email [e-mail]

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding