SEN Teacher (Senior Leadership Experience) – Bury

We are seeking an experienced SEN Teacher with Senior Leadership or Middle Leadership experience to join a specialist school in Bury.
This role is ideal for a teacher who has led teams, contributed to whole‑school development or overseen SEND strategy, and is now looking for a new challenge in a high‑needs setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high‑quality teaching and learning across your class while supporting whole‑school improvement initiatives.
• Deliver personalised, differentiated lessons aligned with EHCP targets and specialist pathways.
• Provide coaching, mentoring or guidance to support staff or junior teachers where required.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment frameworks and behaviour policies.
• Work closely with SLT, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure consistent provision and high standards.
• Support with data analysis, progress tracking and strategic planning within the SEN curriculum.
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and model best practice across the school.

Essential Requirements

• QTS and substantial experience teaching within SEN, SEMH or specialist settings.
• Proven experience in Senior Leadership or Middle Leadership (e.g., phase lead, SEN lead, behaviour lead).
• Strong understanding of SEN needs, differentiation and therapeutic, trauma‑informed approaches.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation and complex profiles.
• Full availability Monday–Friday.

Preferred but Not Essential

• Experience implementing whole‑school initiatives or leading CPD.
• Familiarity with multi‑agency approaches, communication strategies and sensory support.
• Ability to design or refine learning pathways for pupils with diverse needs.

Vetting & Compliance

This role requires:

• Two professional references spanning two years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Overseas police check if applicable

We cannot consider applicants based outside the UK.

How to Apply

If you feel you meet the requirements for this role, please send your up‑to‑date CV.
A member of our team will contact you to discuss next steps.