Location: Trafford
🕒 Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
About Us
Now Education are working with a dedicated and nurturing independent SEMH school based in Trafford, committed to supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school provides a highly personalised and therapeutic learning environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their potential — both academically and personally.
The Role
The school are seeking a passionate, resilient, and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our supportive and skilled team on a permanent basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to begin your teaching career in a specialist setting where your impact will be meaningful and immediate.
You will:
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Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils
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Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education
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Work closely with pastoral and therapeutic teams to support pupils’ holistic development
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Embrace a flexible, creative, and compassionate approach to teaching and behaviour management
What We’re Looking For
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – applications welcome from current and recent ECTs from both a Primary and Secondary background.
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A genuine commitment to working with pupils with SEMH needs and a trauma-informed approach
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Strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
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A team player with excellent communication and reflective practice
What We Offer
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A permanent contract in a welcoming, supportive, and experienced team
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Ongoing professional development and access to specialist training
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Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
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A school culture grounded in care, respect, and high expectations for all
Apply Now
If you are an Early Career Teacher looking for a purposeful role in a school where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
📧 To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to rebecca.donnelly@noweducation.co.uk
🕓 Application Deadline: 11th July 2025
📅 Interviews: week commencing the 14th July 2025.
Let me know if you’d like this adapted for a particular subject specialism (e.g. English, Primary, Science) or if you’re recruiting for multiple roles.
