Teacher (SEN)

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Health Plan - Bupa Level 1

Generous Pension Contribution

Holidays – 26 days + bank holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Prospect House Primary Specialist School is seeking an experienced SEN teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover in Manchester. The role offers MPS-UPS plus SEN allowance and begins in October 2026, running until August 2027.

We value specialist practice, collaborative working and strong relationships with pupils, families and multi-agency professionals. The successful candidate will meet QTS standards and contribute to school improvement while delivering a personalised curriculum.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with pupils with severe, profound and/or complex learning difficulties.
• Understands communication needs, sensory regulation and personalised curriculum design.
• Passionate about embedding an “I can do” culture.
• Wants to influence practice beyond their own classroom.
• Thrives in a collaborative, reflective and values-driven environment.
• Demonstrates consistently strong classroom practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
• Plan, teach and assess learning in line with pupils’ complex needs
• Create a safe, inclusive and inspiring classroom environment
• Support and model effective specialist practice
• Work closely with therapists, families and external agencies
• Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous school improvement

Skills

SEN expertise

QTS

Curriculum design

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School

This is a fixed-term, full time role to cover maternity leave. The salary is on Teaching terms offering MPS-UPS plus SEN allowance, to start in October 2026 until August 2027.

Prospect House is not just a school, it is a specialist learning community built on belief, ambition and respect. Our environment has been designed around the needs of our pupils and the expertise of our staff. This is a school where specialist practice matters and where experienced teachers can truly make their mark.

As our pupil numbers increase, we are seeking an experienced and confident SEN teacher who is ready to contribute to and help shape our high-quality specialist provision in a growing school.

This role is ideal for a skilled practitioner with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) who:

• Has substantial experience working with pupils with severe, profound and/or complex learning difficulties
• Understands communication needs, sensory regulation and personalised curriculum design
• Is passionate about embedding an “I can do” culture
• Wants to influence practice beyond their own classroom
• Thrives in a collaborative, reflective and values-driven environment
• Demonstrates consistently strong classroom practice
• Can be reflective, resilient and solutions-focused
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and multi-agency professionals
• Contributes to whole-school improvement and collaborative working
• You must believe, as we do, that every child can achieve.

You will play a key role in strengthening teaching capacity, modelling excellent practice and contributing to whole-school development.

We are committed to:

• High expectations for every child, achievement and success for all
• A strong culture of respect and wellbeing, for staff as well as pupils
• Meaningful, personalised learning that prepares children for life beyond school
• True partnership with families
• Collaborative professional practice

We actively promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and fundamental British Values, preparing our pupils not just for the next stage of education, but for life in the wider community. Most importantly, we value our staff as professionals. There are real opportunities to contribute, lead, innovate and develop specialist expertise. As a Teacher at Prospect House, you will meet the Teachers’ Professional Standards and fulfil the professional responsibilities expected of all classroom teachers. You will be responsible for securing strong educational progress for pupils and contributing to the development of the school.

Responsibilities will include:

• Deliver a highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
• Plan, teach and assess learning in line with pupils’ complex needs
• Create a safe, inclusive and inspiring classroom environment
• Support and model effective specialist practice
• Work closely with therapists, families and external agencies
• Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous school improvement

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Prospect House Primary School

Prospect House is a new free special primary school in Higher Blackley, North Manchester. The school is the first school in the Trust to be open north of the city offering places for children with very significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3 – 11 years old. The brand new purpose built site offers specialist facilities including a state‑of‑the‑art hydropool including changing room to pool hoisting, ASC friendly classrooms and corridors, Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, Pets as Therapy Dogs (Alfie and Ovie) and two KuneKune Pigs (Sebastian and Dolores).

Prospect House was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted,

‘Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are extremely happy and safe. Leaders and staff have created a respectful and nurturing school where everybody matters.’ Ofsted 2023

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.prospecthouse.school/

Job Application Information

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.