Teacher (SEN)

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Health Plan

Pension contribution

Generous holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Job summary

Grange School in Manchester, part of Prospere Learning Trust, is seeking a qualified Teacher (SEN) to join our dedicated team. This permanent, full-time role offers MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance and the opportunity to support pupils with complex learning needs.

You will deliver high-quality, personalised learning, collaborate with families and external agencies, and contribute to safeguarding and safeguarding standards while helping pupils achieve their potential in our modern facilities.

Qualifications

• You will need to be qualified to teach and work in the UK with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships.
• Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students experience a personalised educational programme.
• Plan, deliver, and review lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
• Foster a positive working environment within the curriculum area.
• Lead and develop teaching practices of others where applicable.
• Participate in day-to-day school management and liaise with support agencies.
• Contribute to the school’s self-evaluation process.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Experience with SEND

Education

Qualified to teach in the UK

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Grange School.

This is a permanent, full time role offering MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance.

At Grange School, every child matters. We are proud of our strong partnerships with families, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and external agencies, all working together to ensure each child achieves their potential and enjoys the very best educational outcomes.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist rooms, a soft play area, a light room, outdoor learning spaces, and a Forest School provision, all designed to support a wide variety of learning and development needs.

We’re looking for:

You will need to be qualified to teach and work in the UK with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships. Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Special Educational Needs School, supporting our pupils and colleagues to develop the school community in our beautiful purpose-built building.

Main purpose of the job:

As a Teacher you will be expected to match the characteristics described in the Professional Standards for Teachers and required to fulfil the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers.
You will be responsible for making an impact on the education progress of students and improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement for all students in the school.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To ensure that students experience an educational programme that is personalised to their needs, developing their skills and abilities
• Ensuring lessons are appropriately planned, delivered, and reviewed meeting the learning needs of all students
• To foster a positive working environment in the curriculum area that supports students’ learning
• Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice (or work) of others
• Take an active role in the day to day management of the school
• Ensure effective liaison with internal and external support agencies
• Make an active contribution to the school’s ongoing self-evaluation process

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

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

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• 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

Grange School

The Grange School in Levenshulme, Manchester, provides 350 day places for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Catering to pupils from EYFS to KS5, Grange offers a bespoke education through a stimulating environment and the Know and Remember Curriculum, ensuring access to the National Curriculum with engaging activities. Progress is tracked termly using a bespoke data system.

Grange also offers exciting curriculum enrichment activities, including an on-site farm with various animals and an enhanced learning area called Know Globes. Imagination Village allows pupils to practice real-world skills in settings like a post office, grocer’s, and doctor’s surgery.

For KS4 and KS5, the curriculum focuses on the world of work, offering accredited courses in English, maths, PSHE, and qualifications in areas like Active Sports and Leisure, Catering and Hospitality, and Construction.

Grange School has been graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

"Pupils at all stages in their school life blossom, both socially and academically. This helps pupils to have a strong sense of belonging ... and they feel part of the school community."

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.grange.manchester.sch.uk/

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.

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.

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.