Teacher (SEN)

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Degree and QTS
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School

This is a permanent, full time role on Teaching terms, offering MPS-UPS salary plus SEN allowance, to start September 2026.

Pear Tree High School is a purpose-built SEND school at the heart of Cheadle Hulme, dedicated to providing an outstanding education for students with significant learning needs.

Our state-of-the-art facilities cater to pupils from Key Stage 3 through to post-16, offering an environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.

At Pear Tree, we work in partnership with parents, carers, our multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to ensure every student reaches their full potential. Our curriculum is tailored to equip young people with the skills needed for success at school, college, and beyond, while enriching experiences help them understand the wider world and become effective, confident citizens.

What we offer:

• A modern, purpose-built SEND school with outstanding facilities
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional team.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development tailored to your career stage.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEND.
  
  

Essential Attributes

• Qualified teacher status (QTS), experience teaching students with SEND desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Dedication to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

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. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher (SEN) to join our team.

This role involves fulfilling the professional responsibilities common to all classroom teachers, as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, while making a positive impact on the learning and wellbeing of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote the progress, wellbeing, and engagement of all students.
• Deliver personalised, high-quality lessons that meet the learning needs of all pupils.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress in line with school policy.
• Participate in interventions to raise student achievement and attainment.
• Support and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.
• Collaborate with internal and external agencies to support students’ learning and development.
• Act as a role model in professional practice, demonstrating high standards of teaching, behaviour management, and safeguarding.
• Contribute to enrichment activities and the wider life of the school.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer: 

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks during our annual leave purchase period. 
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. 
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. 
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. 
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. 
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.