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At Greater Manchester Independent School we are always on the lookout for hardworking and dedicated people who have a passion for improving the lives of young people.
Due to ongoing expansion, we have a number of exciting roles available across Greater Manchester.
Our Current Roles
Inclusion Officer (x3)
Greater Manchester Independent School (GMIS) seeks a number of proactive, dedicated Inclusion Officers to champion positive and respectful behaviour among our students. These roles will be integral to maintaining a supportive and inclusive school environment, both in and outside the classroom.
You will play a vital part in supporting pupils within lessons, across the school premises, and during offsite activities, including sports sessions and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
£: Negotiable dependent on experience.
Job Description
Job Title: Inclusion Officer
Location: Greater Manchester Independent School (GMIS), including GMIS North, GMIS South, and potential new sites
Reporting to: Assistant Head of School (SMSC)
Key Responsibilities:
Behaviour Management:
Promote and reinforce positive and respectful behaviour throughout the school.
Support staff in managing behaviour within lessons, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment.
Maintain a visible presence around school corridors and communal areas, proactively addressing any behaviour concerns in a calm and de-escalatory way.
Student Engagement:
Actively engage with pupils to build strong, positive, and respectful relationships.
Serve as a consistent, positive role model, demonstrating exemplary behaviour, communication, and attitudes.
Support for Learning:
Assist teaching staff during lessons, providing additional support to individual pupils or small groups to enhance engagement and participation.
Identify and address potential barriers to learning, collaborating with teachers and support staff to provide effective interventions.
Extracurricular and Offsite Activities:
Support the planning and delivery of offsite activities, such as sports sessions, educational trips, and Duke of Edinburgh Award initiatives.
Accompany and actively supervise pupils during offsite events and expeditions, ensuring safety, inclusivity, and positive behaviour.
Relationship Building:
Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues to enhance pupil wellbeing and school community spirit.
Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils, parents, and staff regarding behavioural expectations and student progress.
Administration and Reporting:
Record behavioural incidents accurately, providing clear and timely documentation for pastoral and senior staff.
Contribute to regular reporting and reviews, identifying patterns and recommending strategies for improved behaviour and inclusion.
Professional Development:
Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills relating to behaviour management and pupil support.
Stay informed of best practices in inclusion, positive behaviour strategies, and safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Experience working with young people, preferably within a school or educational setting.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships quickly.
Demonstrable skills in behaviour management and conflict resolution.
Reliable, proactive, and committed to the principles of inclusion.
Desirable:
Previous experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
Experience in facilitating extracurricular activities or offsite expeditions.
Training or certification in behaviour management techniques or mentoring.
Safeguarding: GMIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Please note all roles offered are subject to successful completion of numeracy and literacy aptitude tests.
Application: Interested candidates complete the application form below, including their CV and a cover letter.
To request further information, please email petecollinge@gmis.org.uk
CUD Teacher/Tutor (x3)
Greater Manchester Independent School (GMIS) seeks a dedicated Teacher/Tutor to deliver targeted teaching and interventions to our Catch Up and Diagnose (CUD) students aged 11-14. This important role involves teaching across a range of subjects, with a particular emphasis on enhancing literacy and numeracy skills. The successful candidate will provide engaging, supportive, and differentiated learning experiences for students working significantly below age-related expectations.
£: Negotiable dependent on experience.
Location: Greater Manchester Independent School (GMIS), including GMIS North, GMIS South, and potential future sites.
Reporting to: SEN Provision Coordinator
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning:
Plan and deliver effective lessons across a variety of subjects, adapting content to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
Place strong emphasis on improving students’ literacy and numeracy skills, using proven intervention strategies and tailored resources.
Provide clear and constructive feedback to support students’ progress and confidence.
Assessment and Intervention:
Assess students regularly to identify specific gaps in knowledge and understanding.
Implement targeted interventions based on diagnostic assessments to accelerate progress.
Track, monitor, and report students’ progress, identifying next steps for learning.
Engagement and Motivation:
Utilise innovative, creative teaching approaches to engage hard-to-reach learners.
Establish positive relationships, fostering a supportive, nurturing learning environment.
Implement positive behaviour management strategies to maintain focus and engagement.
Curriculum Development:
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Catch Up and Diagnose (CUD) curriculum and resources.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency and effectiveness in provision across the school.
Communication and Collaboration:
Liaise closely with the SEN Provision Coordinator and other staff to ensure holistic support for students.
Engage with parents/carers, providing regular updates on student progress and strategies for continued support.
Professional Development:
Attend relevant CPD sessions, keeping up-to-date with best practice in SEN teaching, literacy, numeracy, and intervention strategies.
Reflect on teaching practice and proactively seek opportunities for professional growth.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Experience teaching or tutoring students working significantly below age-related expectations.
Proven ability in teaching literacy and numeracy, demonstrating measurable progress with students.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage learners with diverse SEN profiles.
Positive and patient approach, capable of inspiring confidence and motivation.
Desirable:
Experience within a specialist SEMH or SEN setting.
Qualification or experience in SEN-specific teaching strategies or interventions (e.g., dyslexia support, phonics interventions).
Familiarity with diagnostic assessment tools.
Safeguarding:
GMIS is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and follow safeguarding policies.
- Please note all roles offered are subject to successful completion of numeracy and literacy aptitude tests.
Application: Interested candidates complete the application form below, including their CV and a cover letter.
To request further information, please email neilharrison@gmis.org.uk
Pastoral Lead + Site Lead
Greater Manchester Independent School (GMIS) seeks a dedicated and experienced Inclusion and Site Lead to provide pastoral leadership and effective site management. This senior-level role focuses on managing behaviour, promoting inclusion, and fostering a supportive environment conducive to the wellbeing and academic progress of all students. The successful candidate will hold overall responsibility for day-to-day operations and pastoral care at their designated GMIS site.
£: Negotiable dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Pastoral Leadership and Behaviour Management:
Lead, manage, and oversee pastoral and behaviour strategies, ensuring a consistently safe, positive, and respectful school culture.
Implement and monitor effective behavioural interventions, ensuring student engagement, participation, and inclusion across the school.
Respond effectively and promptly to pastoral issues, managing situations calmly and positively, and ensuring effective resolutions.
2. Inclusion and Student Wellbeing:
Lead on inclusion, ensuring that every student is supported to fully access learning and extracurricular opportunities.
Coordinate tailored interventions for students with additional needs, collaborating closely with SEN provision staff, external professionals, and families.
Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive school ethos, ensuring students’ emotional, social, and mental health needs are proactively addressed.
3. Site Leadership:
Manage daily operations at your allocated GMIS site, ensuring smooth running and high standards at all times.
Lead and manage the on-site team, providing clear guidance, mentoring, and support to all staff members to deliver a cohesive, inclusive, and effective educational provision.
Collaborate closely with senior leaders to ensure consistency and quality of educational and pastoral provision across GMIS sites.
4. Communication and Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with students, staff, parents/carers, and external agencies.
Provide regular pastoral updates and reports to senior leadership, contributing actively to the strategic development and improvement of pastoral and inclusion practices.
Facilitate effective collaboration and teamwork among all staff members at the site.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation:
Monitor, evaluate, and regularly review behavioural interventions and pastoral systems to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Analyse behavioural and inclusion data to inform proactive and responsive support strategies and interventions.
Maintain accurate records of incidents, interventions, and communications.
6. Professional Development:
Lead by example, demonstrating best practice in pastoral care, behaviour management, and inclusive education.
Identify, coordinate, and participate in professional development opportunities to continually enhance personal practice and site-wide pastoral effectiveness.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Significant experience working in a pastoral or inclusion leadership role within an educational setting, preferably specialist SEMH.
Demonstrable leadership and management skills, with experience in successfully leading teams and managing challenging behaviour.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of building and sustaining positive relationships with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
A compassionate, resilient, and positive approach to inclusion, behaviour management, and pastoral support.
Desirable:
Previous experience managing an educational site or department.
Training or qualifications in Behaviour Management, SEMH strategies, or related fields.
Proven experience liaising with external agencies to support student wellbeing and inclusion.
Safeguarding:
GMIS is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Please note all roles offered are subject to successful completion of numeracy and literacy aptitude tests.
Application: Interested candidates complete the application form below, including their CV and a cover letter.
To request further information, please email sarahstokes@gmis.org.uk
Health and Safety / Facilities Manager
Greater Manchester Independent School (GMIS) is seeking a dedicated, and proactive Health and Safety / Facilities Manager to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and site maintenance across all GMIS sites. The post-holder will oversee and manage all aspects of facilities management, site maintenance, and health and safety practices. A UK driving licence is essential due to the requirement to regularly visit and oversee multiple sites.
£: Negotiable dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Health and Safety Management:
Develop, implement, and maintain effective health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with all legislative requirements.
Regularly audit and monitor compliance with health and safety standards, identifying and promptly addressing any concerns or non-compliance issues.
Organise and deliver appropriate health and safety training and updates for staff.
Investigate and accurately record any health and safety incidents, accidents, or near-misses, recommending and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
Act as the main point of contact for health and safety matters, liaising with external agencies and inspectors as required.
Facilities and Site Management:
Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, security, and efficient operation of school premises across all sites.
Coordinate and manage the work of site staff, contractors, and external service providers, ensuring work is completed to high standards.
Implement effective systems for proactive and reactive maintenance, ensuring safe, welcoming, and functional environments for staff and students.
Regularly inspect school sites to identify maintenance needs, organising repairs, improvements, and refurbishments as necessary.
Manage budgets for facilities maintenance and improvements effectively, ensuring value for money.
Compliance and Record-Keeping:
Ensure statutory compliance relating to building regulations, fire safety, asbestos management, legionella testing, and electrical/gas installations across all school sites.
Maintain accurate records for all compliance and inspection activities, providing regular reports to senior leadership and Governors.
Maintain an asset register and oversee appropriate procurement, storage, and inventory management.
Strategic Planning:
Work with senior leaders and Governors to plan and manage strategic site improvement projects and capital expenditure programmes.
Assist with the planning and opening of new GMIS sites as required, ensuring compliance, safety, and high-quality standards.
Communication and Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with the Strategic Business Lead, senior leadership, and site-based teams to support the effective operation of the school.
Foster strong working relationships with all staff, ensuring facilities management supports educational delivery and student wellbeing.
Provide clear and timely communication to staff regarding health and safety or site-related issues, procedures, and developments.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Proven experience managing health and safety and/or facilities management, preferably in an educational setting or similar multi-site environment.
A thorough understanding of current health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and lead site-based teams effectively.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to regularly travel between GMIS school sites.
Desirable:
NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualifications.
Experience working with specialist SEMH or SEN school settings.
Experience of managing building projects, refurbishments, or capital expenditure programmes.
Safeguarding:
GMIS is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and adhere strictly to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Please note all roles offered are subject to successful completion of numeracy and literacy aptitude tests.
Application: Interested candidates complete the application form below, including their CV and a cover letter.
To request further information, please email sarahstokes@gmis.org.uk
Teaching Assistant/HLTA (x3)
Greater Manchester Independent School (GMIS) is seeking a number of dedicated, nurturing, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants/HLTAs to support our young people aged 11-16, all of whom have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role is vital in enabling students to engage positively in learning, achieve academic progress, and develop their social and emotional resilience.
£: Negotiable dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Classroom Support:
Assist teaching staff in delivering differentiated lessons and tailored learning activities, ensuring pupils remain engaged and focused.
Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and core subjects, adapting tasks to pupils’ individual needs.
Manage behaviour effectively and proactively, ensuring a safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment.
Student Development and Welfare:
Build positive, trusting relationships with students, supporting their emotional, social, and behavioural development.
Implement strategies and interventions for students with SEMH and SEN challenges, under guidance from teachers and senior staff.
Promote student independence and encourage a positive attitude towards learning and school life.
HLTA Responsibilities (if applicable):
Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to small groups of students, under the supervision and direction of teaching staff.
Assess students’ progress and provide meaningful feedback to both students and teaching staff.
Support teaching staff in tracking and monitoring students’ academic, social, and emotional progress.
Communication and Collaboration:
Communicate effectively with teaching staff, SEN Provision Coordinator, and pastoral team, providing regular feedback on student progress and wellbeing.
Liaise closely with parents/carers, ensuring they are kept informed about student progress and any concerns or achievements.
Work collaboratively with external agencies as required to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
Professional Development:
Participate in regular CPD, training sessions, and team meetings to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting students with SEMH and SEN.
Stay informed of best practice in supporting pupils with additional needs, sharing expertise and knowledge within the wider staff team.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Previous experience supporting young people (preferably aged 11-16) with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural challenges.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with students who can be difficult to reach.
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with pupils facing emotional or behavioural difficulties.
Commitment to fostering inclusive education and removing barriers to learning.
Desirable:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or HLTA qualification/status.
Experience working in a specialist SEMH or SEN educational environment.
Experience delivering targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, or pastoral support.
Safeguarding:
GMIS is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and must adhere strictly to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Please note all roles offered are subject to successful completion of numeracy and literacy aptitude tests.
Application: Interested candidates complete the application form below, including their CV and a cover letter.
To request further information, please email neilharrison@gmis.org.uk