Teacher (SEN) - Orchard House High School

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking institution as they seek dedicated Teachers (SEN) to join their new school. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the educational progress of students with Special Educational Needs, developing tailored educational programs that cater to individual needs. The successful candidates will work in a supportive environment, enhancing their teaching practice while contributing to the school's community. With a commitment to staff development and a range of excellent benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their teaching career while making a difference in the lives of students.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach and work in the UK with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with children with communication and learning difficulties is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students experience a personalized educational programme.
• Plan and deliver lessons meeting the learning needs of all students.
• Foster a positive working environment that supports learning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Skills

Ability to Develop Relationships

Experience with SEN

Education

Degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 3
Qualifications Required: Degree and QTS
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

Due to our new school opening, we have new and exciting Teacher (SEN) opportunities to join our fantastic team at Orchard House High School.

The teaching posts are permanent full-time roles to start in September 2025. The salary is depending on experience MPS-UPS + SEN allowance.

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 fulfill the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers.

You will be responsible for making an impact on the educational 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.

If you are a teacher looking for a new challenge and want to be part of something new and exciting, please follow the online application process. We are expecting high levels of interest so encourage applicants to apply early; interviews will take place in May at one of our existing sites.

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 17% 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

About the Candidate

We’re looking for:

We are seeking three Teachers (SEN) for our brand-new Orchard House High school to start in September 2025. 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.

You will provide exceptional education and support for students with Significant Learning Difficulties (SLD) and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) from the age of 11-19 years.

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.

Please note our new school in Miles Platting is due to open in October 2025; prior to this, we will be working across our sites at the Grange School in Levenshulme and Camberwell Park in Moston. Successful applicants will be expected to travel during this time.

About Us

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rata of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

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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.