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.

The Role
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.

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.

How to Apply
To be considered please follow the online application process, early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place in school in the week of 6th July 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 15% for support staff (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

 Pear Tree High School

Pear Tree High School is a brand new specialist support school which sits in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. The school aim is to work in partnership with parents and carers, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to provide exceptional education for all.

The school commitment involves harnessing the resources of our school, Trust, and wider community to help students realise their full potential and make outstanding progress.

The new purpose-built SEND school site delivers state-of-the-art facilities which provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of all students and young adults. These facilities are designed to suit the changing needs of pupils from key stage three through to post 16.

The curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive both at Pear Tree and as they progress to college and employment. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, experiences enhance pupils’ skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.peartreeschool.org.uk/

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1488&source=MCC; 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.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk

 


 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

Firbank Road, , Manchester, M23 2YS, United Kingdom

Job ID

8516