Class Teacher

The Birches Specialist Support Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Birches School is seeking a potentially outstanding teacher to cover a maternity vacancy within our school. The role focuses on SEN provision with Autism and ASC knowledge essential to support pupils with additional needs.

We look for an outstanding teacher or one with potential to develop to that standard, capable of leading a team and delivering high-quality teaching in a caring school community.

Qualifications

• SEN knowledge is essential and autism understanding is required.
• Experience with ASC is advantageous.
• Able to lead and support a strong team of teaching assistants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons and maintain a nurturing classroom.
• Lead and supervise a team of teaching assistants to support pupils.
• Contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice within the school.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Teacher Qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Teacher Qualification
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Salary: £34,069 per annum

We are looking to appoint a potentially outstanding teacher to cover a maternity vacancy within our school.

The Birches School supports pupils with a range of additional needs (e.g. SLD, ASC, PMLD) so knowledge and experience of SEN is essential as is an understanding of Autism and how best to support individuals with a diagnosis of ASC.

We are a vibrant school community and welcome applications from positive and enthusiastic practitioners with the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

For the role we are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding teacher, or has the potential to be supported to reach this standard
• Is a teacher with experience and/or interest in SEN practices and provision with extensive knowledge of how to meet the needs of SEN pupils
• Has the ability, imagination and inspiration to lead and further improve a strong and effective team of teaching assistants within the school
• Has a great deal of enthusiasm and can motivate and inspire all pupils to learn, has energy and a relentless positive approach
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has an interest in a wider range of subjects and who is able to contribute fully to life of the school

We can offer you:

• A role in a vibrant and caring school community
• A supportive and enthusiastic staff team
• A well-resourced environment and school
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A challenge
• Fantastic pupils!

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation