Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School
This is a permanent, full time role on Teaching terms offering MPS-UPS plus SEN allowance.
As our school continues to grow, we are seeking a skilled and confident Teacher to strengthen teaching capacity across the school and contribute to the continued development of high-quality specialist practice.
About the role:
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher with a strong understanding of SEN to work in a highly specialist environment. The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting consistent, high-quality teaching and learning across the school as pupil numbers increase.
You will:
- Be a qualified teacher eligible to work in the UK
- Demonstrate strong classroom practice and the ability to work confidently in a specialist SEN setting
- Have experience of working with pupils with severe, profound and/or complex learning difficulties, including communication needs
- Be able to contribute positively to the wider work of the school, including supporting colleagues and promoting effective practice
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with pupils, families and professionals
- Experience in a special school or specialist provision is highly desirable.
Main purpose of the job:
As a Teacher at Prospect House, you will meet the Teachers’ Professional Standards and fulfil the professional responsibilities expected of all classroom teachers. You will be responsible for securing strong educational progress for pupils and contributing to the development of the school as it continues to expand.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver a personalised curriculum tailored to pupils’ individual needs
- Plan, teach and review lessons that meet the learning needs of all pupils
- Create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
- Contribute to the development of teaching practice across the school
- Take an active role in the day-to-day life and ongoing development of the school
- Work effectively with internal and external professionals and agencies
- Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous improvement
How to Apply
Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place in school early February 2026.
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.
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
Prospect House Primary School
Prospect House is a new free special primary school in Higher Blackley, North Manchester. The school is the first school in the Trust to be open north of the city offering places for children with very significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3 – 11 years old. The brand new purpose built site offers specialist facilities including a state-of-the-art hydropool including changing room to pool hoisting, ASC friendly classrooms and corridors, Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, Pets as Therapy Dogs (Alfie and Ovie) and two KuneKune Pigs (Sebastian and Dolores).
Prospect House was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted,
‘Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are extremely happy and safe. Leaders and staff have created a respectful and nurturing school where everybody matters.’ Ofsted 2023
Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.prospecthouse.school/
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; 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