Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 8:45 - 15:45
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status, SENCO Qualified
Applicant Requirements: Driving Licence
Start Date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible
Salary:£32,916 to £53,0835 per annum

 
 
Manchester Secondary PRU is seeking to appoint an outstanding, motivated, creative Assistant SENCO and an inspirational teacher who is passionate about improving the life chances of pupils who have been excluded from secondary education. Applications for full or part time will be considered.
 

MSPRU has 5 of its own sites and has pupils at other sites across the city where you may need to visit. Therefore, a driving licence and access to use of a car would be an advantage.

You will join a strong, supportive team in which you will provide operational direction for SEND within the school.

 

The school delivers SEND support with an innovative approach; incorporating our values and success to ensure maximum impact for all students. You will have the opportunity to make a considerable impact on the future outcomes for students.

Many of our pupils are vulnerable and have complex needs. We work with parents, carers and a range of agencies and stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for them. Effective partnerships with High Schools and Academies are critical to achieving good and better progress for our students.

The successful candidate will therefore be an innovative thinker, conscientious worker and excellent practitioner, able to inspire confidence in students, staff and a wide range of stakeholders and have experience of whole school SEND improvement.

You will also develop policies and procedures, manage and contribute to a multi-disciplinary assessment of pupils needs, promote positive behaviour and be a voice for the requirements of all students. 

You will train staff and develop links with partner organisations and a wide range of stakeholders.

Manchester Secondary PRU is committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS checking prior to starting.

 

 
We offer:
 
  • An opportunity to play a major role in the development of a unique and ambitious school
  • A dedicated, supportive staff team
  • Excellent relationships with Local Schools and the LA
  • A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team
 
 
 

To apply for this role please complete the application form and email it to: c.iddon@mspru.manchester.sch.uk

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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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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

8140