Teacher (SEN)

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Health Plan & Pension contributions

26 days annual leave + 5 years service

Cyclescheme

Job summary

Camberwell Park Specialist School in Manchester is seeking two SEN Teachers to join our dedicated team from January 2027. This permanent, full-time role on the Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale with SEN allowance offers the chance to make a meaningful difference for pupils with additional needs.

You will plan, deliver and assess high-quality, personalised learning, support pupil wellbeing, and contribute to school improvement and enrichment activities within a collaborative SEN environment.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and be qualified to teach in the UK.
• Successful teaching experience with pupils who have additional needs.
• Willingness to participate in CPD activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging lessons for diverse learning needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Assess, monitor and report pupil progress with appropriate interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Personalised learning

Team collaboration

CPD commitment

Education

QTS or equivalent qualification in teaching

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 2

Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards). A degree of equivalent qualification. Successful teaching experience in the relevant phase. A willingness to participate in CPD activities. Experience of working with young people. Qualified to teach and work in the UK.

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Teachers (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School

This is a permanent, full-time role on the Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus SEN allowance, ideally starting January 2027.

We are seeking two passionate and committed SEN Teachers to join our specialist team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs while contributing to the ongoing development of our school community.

You will be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner who shares our belief that every child can succeed and who is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised learning experiences that enable pupils to make strong progress academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and be qualified to teach in the UK
• Have successful teaching experience and experience working with children and young people with additional needs
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners
• Understand the importance of personalised learning and adaptive teaching
• Be committed to promoting positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be reflective, resilient and committed to ongoing professional development
• Thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities

As a Teacher at Camberwell Park, you will fulfil the professional responsibilities outlined in the Teachers' Standards and School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

You will:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging lessons that meet the diverse learning needs of pupils
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where all pupils can succeed
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, ensuring appropriate interventions are in place- Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development alongside their academic achievement
• Promote positive behaviour for learning in line with school policies
• Contribute to the development of curriculum planning, teaching resources and assessment practices
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies to support pupil outcomes
• Contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement initiatives
• Participate in professional development opportunities and support the development of colleagues where appropriate
• Actively contribute to the wider life of the school community

Why Join Camberwell Park?

At Camberwell Park, all of us share responsibility for ensuring our pupils thrive.

We are committed to:

• High expectations and ambitious outcomes for every pupil
• A nurturing, supportive and inclusive school culture
• Personalised learning that meets individual needs
• Strong partnerships with families and external professionals
• Staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Collaborative working and continuous improvement
• Meaningful curriculum enrichment opportunities both on and off site

About the Candidate

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 every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• 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

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 11 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 7 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values:

• Inclusion - we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education – we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence – high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise – great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration – we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection – we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

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