Teacher (SEN)

Camberwell Park Specialist Support School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 9GJ

13 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS
Additional allowances: SEN1 allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School

This is a permanent, full time role on Teaching terms, the salary for this post is MPS-UPS + SEN allowance.

Camberwell Park Specialist School is is on an exciting journey of growth, improvement, and transformation and we’re looking for a passionate SEN Teacher to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where inclusive education, strong leadership, and professional growth truly matter. As part of an ambitious and collaborative Trust, we are building a school where children thrive, staff feel genuinely valued, and inclusive education is lived, not just spoken about.

At Camberwell Park, pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child can succeed when they are understood, supported, and inspired.

Our bespoke Know and Remember Curriculum ensures pupils:

Access the National Curriculum in meaningful, engaging ways
Develop knowledge, confidence, and independence
Learn through enrichment, creativity, and purposeful experiences, both on and off site

Our purpose-built environment is bright, welcoming, and designed with wellbeing and learning in mind. Strong relationships, celebration of success, and consistent support underpin everything we do.

The role

We are seeking an exceptional SEN Teacher who is:

Passionate about inclusive, personalised learning
Creative, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
Motivated to raise achievement and life chances for pupils with SEND

You will:

Plan and deliver engaging, tailored lessons that meet a wide range of needs
Create a nurturing, structured environment where pupils feel safe and confident to learn
Work closely with families, therapists, and external agencies to support pupil progress
Contribute to interventions that raise achievement and support wellbeing
Play an active role in the wider life of the school and its ongoing improvement journey

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from qualified teachers who have:

A strong commitment to SEN and inclusive education
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Experience of, or a strong interest in, working with pupils with communication needs, severe, profound, or complex learning difficulties
The ability to reflect on and develop their practice in line with professional standards

How to apply

Please apply via the online application process. Interviews will be held in person shortly after the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

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 every day 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 leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 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 Aidin 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 Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trustis a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision ofan exceptional education for all. We believe thatgreat schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values:

Inclusion- we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
Comprehensive education– we welcome all people from our local community.
Excellence– high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
Expertise– great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
Collaboration– we believe we are stronger together.
Reflection– we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust,we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as acollaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

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.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1069&source=DfE; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.