13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    20 April 2026

  • Closing date

    12 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 January 2026

Job details

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

MPR 1 - UPR 3

Additional allowances

1 or 2 SEN points dependent on qualification and experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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

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.


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.

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
Phone number
0161 905 2371

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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