SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher (with Leadership Experience & Core Subject Specialism)

Role: SEN Teacher (English / Maths / Science)
Location: Bury

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN teacher who is ready to take on a key leadership role within a small, specialist secondary school. You will combine high-quality teaching in your subject area with wider responsibility for curriculum development, mentoring staff and contributing to the strategic direction of the school.

You will work with pupils who require a highly structured, nurturing and flexible approach, ensuring learning is engaging, meaningful and accessible.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant experience teaching pupils with SEN in a secondary or specialist setting
• Senior leadership experience (e.g. Assistant Head, Head of Department, SEN lead) or readiness to step into a leadership role
• A specialism in English, Maths or Science
• Strong behaviour management grounded in relational and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of adapting curriculum to meet individual needs

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in your subject area to small classes
• Contribute to leadership, curriculum planning and whole-school development
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice in SEN pedagogy
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, families and external professionals
• Maintain high expectations for pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement

What We Offer

• A small school environment with fewer than 20 pupils
• The opportunity to shape provision and influence whole-school practice
• Strong support from the Cambian Group, including training and career progression
• A committed, child-centred staff team
• The chance to make a profound difference to vulnerable young people

How to Apply

Apply with an up-to-date CV and a member of the team will get back to you ASAP

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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