Teacher Job in Bury (Mental Health Focus)
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Teacher Job in Bury (Mental Health Focus)
Teacher – Mental Health Focus (KS3–KS5)
Location: Prestwich, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (plan to go permanent for the right candidate)
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (plan to go permanent for the right candidate)
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Your New Job
Are you a passionate and resilient teacher with a strong interest in supporting young people with mental health needs? Hays Education is working in partnership with a unique specialist setting in Greater Manchester to recruit a dedicated teacher to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a therapeutic educational environment, teaching students aged 11–19 who are currently receiving inpatient care.
Your New Company
This specialist hospital school provides education to young people admitted to CAMHS units at Prestwich and Fairfield Hospitals. Students are temporarily on roll while receiving treatment and benefit from a highly personalised curriculum tailored to their emotional and mental health needs. The school is known for its compassionate ethos, creative teaching approaches, and strong multi-agency collaboration. Staff work closely with clinical teams to ensure education is part of the recovery journey, and the school has a strong reputation for safeguarding, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice. The school promotes:
- Respect, creativity, and hope
- A nurturing and adaptive learning environment
- Strong partnerships with families and healthcare professionals
- A curriculum that supports academic progress and emotional wellbeing
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching KS3–KS5 (subject specialism flexible)
- A strong understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed practice
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to adapt teaching to meet individual needs
- A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
- Experience working in CAMHS, PRUs, SEND, or alternative provision is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary (MPS/UPS) plus SEN allowance
- Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
- A chance to work in a truly rewarding environment
- Access to mental health CPD and trauma-informed training
- Opportunity to contribute to a unique educational model within the NHS framework
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact the Hays Education team in Manchester directly. For more information on this role or similar opportunities, please contact us today.
Teacher Job in Bury (Mental Health Focus)JOB_534442047265242025-09-222025-12-20
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