Class Teachers
Brentwood High and Community College
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL CLASS TEACHERS Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post-19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years and an extension to the building opened in September 2025. Our Ethos Our Values Qualities At our last inspection (February 2025), Ofsted said: We are looking for teachers who: Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Class teachers are expected to teach a range of subjects across the curriculum, so we are interested in hearing from primary school teachers as well as secondary teachers with an interest in SEN. We are particularly interested in hearing from teachers who have experience of teaching students with PMLD and/or complex behavioural and sensory needs. We welcome applications from ECTs and we provide full ECTE support. We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD for all staff. We are a warm and friendly school and value the health and wellbeing of our staff. 'The leadership and management provide a supportive and flexible environment where staff are listened to in order to ensure that staff's wellbeing is a priority while also making sure the quality-of-service provision to students is not compromised in anyway.' (School Wellbeing Support Advisor) Application forms and details are available from the school website. Please contact Jane Roberts (Deputy Headteacher) if you would like to discuss the role and/or make arrangements to visit the school. Closing date - Thursday 30 April 2026 at 12 Noon
Cherry Lane
Sale
M33 4GY
Head Teacher Ian Hardman
Tel: 0161 905 2371
E-mail: recruitment@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk
Starting September 2026
MPR 1 - UPR 3
1 or 2 SEN points dependent on qualifications and experience
Brentwood is a friendly, safe and inclusive school and college where students are valued and feel a sense of belonging. It is a place where students’ needs are met with care, empathy and understanding. Our vision is for all our students to gain the social, emotional and academic skills to facilitate optimum independence and happiness, and to reach their full potential as valued members of the community.
Creativity
Compassion
Enthusiasm
Respect
Resilience
The qualities we expect of staff working at Brentwood include:
Effective communication
Collaboration
Positivity
Working to strengths
Good humour
Integrity
Efficiency
Encouragement and support for one another
Proactivity, organisation and flexibility
Pupils love attending this school. Their smiles fill the corridors with joy. From when they arrive in Year 7, until they leave the sixth form, pupils are supported and cared for by staff who understand their varied needs and abilities exceptionally well. Pupils thrive here.
Are passionate about teaching in a special needs setting
Have experience of working with students with SLD, complex needs and autism, or a particular interest in working in these areas
Will inspire students to learn
Have outstanding communication and teamwork skills
Are creative, innovative and dynamic
Are committed to excellence
Have the vision, skills and energy to provide the best opportunity for every student within our school
Shortlisting will take place on - Friday 1 May 2026
Interviews will be held - During week beginning Monday 4 May 2026Supporting Documents
↗ Teacher Job Description and Person Specification April 26.doc
Location
Cherry Lane, Sale, Trafford, M33 4GY, United Kingdom
Job ID
1904
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Give examples of how to use STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
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