Permanent Secondary SEN Teacher – Burnley, Lancashire

Senploy; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a Permanent Secondary SEN Teacher for Burnley, Lancashire. The role involves teaching KS3 and KS4 at an independent special school with pupils who have complex needs including SEMH. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £39,520 per year, with 37.5 hours per week, term time only.

The school operates its own salary scale, independent from national teacher pay scales. QTS is required, and candidates should have experience with SEMH and strong behaviour management.

Qualifications

• QTS is required and eligible to teach in the UK.
• Experience teaching KS3/KS4 in a SEN setting.
• Experience with pupils with SEMH needs; strong behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach KS3/KS4 lessons in a SEN setting.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with pupil support plans.
• Develop trusting relationships with pupils.
• Report progress to school leaders and families.
• Take part in break duties, trips and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil relationships

Education

QTS

Job description

Permanent Secondary SEN Teacher – Burnley, Lancashire

Permanent Secondary SEN Teacher - Burnley, Lancashire

Pay: £28,000 - £39,520 per year

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Permanent Secondary SEN Teacher role teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 at an independent special school in Burnley, Lancashire, paying £28,000 - £39,520 per year. Pupils have complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs, and are taught in small groups. Please note the school sets its own salary scale rather than following the national teacher pay scale.

The School

A special school for pupils aged 5 to 18 with complex needs, opened in Burnley in September 2026 and run independently with small classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching adapted KS3 and KS4 lessons
• Promoting positive behaviour in line with pupil support plans
• Developing trusting relationships with pupils
• Reporting progress to school leaders and families
• Taking part in break duties, trips and extracurricular activities

Who We're Looking For

• QTS
• Secondary teaching experience at KS3 and/or KS4
• Experience with pupils with SEMH needs
• Effective behaviour management

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.