SEN Teacher: Lead Classes & Curriculum in Specialist School

Company: North Ridge High School
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 2

Qualified Teacher Status required.

Start Date: 1st January 2027 or sooner

Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum

Job Overview

North Ridge is an outstanding specialist high school for pupils aged 11-19 with persistent and complex special educational needs. The school is split across two sites and incorporates a range of student‑led businesses, located at our 6th Form Hub in Cheetham Hill.

The leadership team and governors seek a dynamic, hard‑working teacher who can live up to our school motto of “do your best”.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead your own class or a small group of classes in a primary school model.
  • Teach pupils with a range of learning disabilities and associated needs.
  • Deliver active, practical lessons via a spiral curriculum that builds and reinforces knowledge through repetition and exploration.
  • If not an Early Career Teacher (ECT), act as a curriculum coordinator, leading whole‑school development in a subject area.
  • Support and collaborate with a team of experienced professionals.
  • Work to nurture each child’s individuality and enthusiasm for life.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Qualified Teacher 1 SEN point (Candidates on UPS will be considered).
  • Experience teaching in primary and secondary settings, both SEN and mainstream.
  • Experience with pupils having learning disabilities and associated needs.

Benefits & Working Conditions

  • Competitive salary ranging from £32,916 to £51,048 per annum.
  • Full‑time, permanent contract.
  • Access to staff development and training programme to help you flourish.
  • Positive, caring ethos with a strong team‑work culture.
  • Opportunity to work within a student‑led business environment.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults. This 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 can be viewed here.

EEO Statement

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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Posted: June 1st, 2026