Teacher SEN (Maternity Cover)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (SEN) - Maternity Cover to join our fantastic team at Pioneer House High School

This is a fixed-term, full-time role covering maternity leave from July 2026 for one academic year or until post holder returns. This role is working on teaching terms and offering MPS–UPS plus SEN allowance.

We’re looking for:
You will need to be qualified to teach and work in the UK, with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with students, colleagues and families.

Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication needs, or severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Special Educational Needs school, supporting our pupils and colleagues to develop the school community in our beautiful purpose-built building.

At Pioneer House, our Curriculum for Life is built around the four Preparation for Adulthood outcomes: Better Health, Independent Living, Friends, Relationships and Community, and Employment.

• As a Teacher, you will be expected to meet the characteristics described in the Professional Standards for Teachers and fulfil the professional responsibilities common to all classroom teachers.
•  You will play a key role in supporting the educational progress of students, improving standards of learning, and raising levels of student achievement across the school.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that students experience an educational programme personalised to their needs, developing their skills and abilities
• Planning, delivering and reviewing high-quality lessons that meet the learning needs of all students
• Fostering a positive learning environment within the curriculum area that supports student progress
• Leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice or work of others where appropriate
• Taking an active role in the day-to-day life of the school
• Ensuring effective liaison with internal and external support agencies
• Making an active contribution to the school’s ongoing self-evaluation process

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

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 leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 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 Aid in 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