Class Teacher

Brentwood School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Starting September 26 (or earlier if possible)

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR1-UPR3
• Additional allowances:

  1 or 2 SEN points dependent on qualifications and experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

The qualities we expect of staff working at Brentwood include:

• Effective communication
• Collaboration
• Positivity
• Working to strengths
• Good humour
• Integrity
• Efficiency
• Encouragement and support for one another
• Proactivity, organisation and flexibility
• We are looking for a teacher who:
• Is passionate about teaching in a special needs setting
• • Has experience of working with students with SLD, PMLD, complex needs and autism, or a particular interest in working in these areas
  • Will inspire students to learn
  • Has outstanding communication and teamwork skills
  • Is creative, innovative and dynamic
  • Is committed to excellence
  • Has the vision, skills and energy to provide the best opportunity for every student within our school

  Class teachers are expected to teach a range of subjects across the curriculum, so we are interested in hearing from primary school teachers as well as secondary teachers with an interest in SEN.

  This role is suitable for ECTs and we provide full ECTE support.

  
  

What the school offers its staff

Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post-19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years and an extension to the building opened in September 2025.

Our Ethos

Brentwood is a friendly, safe and inclusive school and college where students are valued and feel a sense of belonging. It is a place where students’ needs are met with care, empathy and understanding. Our vision is for all our students to gain the social, emotional and academic skills to facilitate optimum independence and happiness, and to reach their full potential as valued members of the community.

Our Values

• Creativity
• Compassion
• Enthusiasm
• Respect
• Resilience

We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD for all staff.

We are a warm and friendly school and value the health and wellbeing of our staff.

'The leadership and management provide a supportive and flexible environment where staff are listened to in order to ensure that staff's wellbeing is a priority while also making sure the quality-of-service provision to students is not compromised in anyway.'(School Wellbeing Support Advisor)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Advert March 2026.doc - 851 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description and Person Specification Mar 26.doc - 852 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brentwood School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brentwood School website
• Email address: recruitment@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 905 2371
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brentwood-school

Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post 19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years.

Arranging a visit to Brentwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk.

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