Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher SEN to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School.
Camberwell Park School is on an exciting journey of improvement and transformation — and we want you to be part of it! As a proud member of a forward-thinking Trust, we’re building something truly special for our pupils, staff, and community.
We’re looking for an exceptional SEN Teacher who is passionate, creative, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities.
This is a permanent, full time role starting January 2026 or sooner. Salary will be Teachers Main-Upper pay scale plus SEN point 1.
Why Camberwell Park?
At Camberwell Park, our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child is unique, with their own strengths, aspirations, and potential. Our bespoke Know and Remember Curriculum is designed to help children know more, remember more, and thrive — academically, socially, and personally.
Our purpose-built school is bright, welcoming, and designed to support learning and wellbeing. We foster strong relationships, celebrate achievements, and create a culture of encouragement and reward.
What We’re seeking a qualified Teacher with:
- A passion for inclusive education and a commitment to personalised learning
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships
- Experience (or a strong interest) in working with children with communication, severe, profound, or complex learning difficulties
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver engaging, tailored lessons that meet the diverse needs of our pupils
- Create a positive, nurturing learning environment
- Collaborate with families and external agencies to support pupil progress
- Contribute to the wider life of the school and our improvement journey
- Lead and inspire others through excellent teaching practice
Why You Should Apply:
This is more than a teaching job — it’s a chance to be part of a passionate team making a lasting impact. You’ll be supported, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally in a school that’s committed to excellence and inclusion.
How to Apply
Please follow the online application process to be considered. Early applications are encouraged, interviews are scheduled to take place in person imminently.
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.
The interview will be held in person shortly after the closing of job advert.
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
About Prospere Learning Trust
Prospere Learning Trust is 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 of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great 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 a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.
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