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Teacher SEN (Maternity Cover)

Advert closes on 17 May 2026

Job ID:

8249

offering MPS–UPS plus SEN allowance.

Not Specified

Pioneer House High School, 200 Yew Tree Lane, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0FF

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

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 September 2026 for one academic year or until post holder returns. This role is working on teaching terms and offering MPS–UPS plus SEN allowance.

Main purpose of the job:

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 15% 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

About the Candidate

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. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence they need for life beyond school.

In Key Stage 3, students develop essential skills across a broad curriculum, while in Key Stages 4 and 5 students access work experience placements and, where appropriate, work towards accredited vocational qualifications.

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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