Lisburne School
The Fairway
Offerton
Stockport
SK2 5GP
Job Title: SEN Class Teacher
Hours: Full time 32.50 or we may be able to offer three days Tues, Wed and Thurs)
Salary: MPS to UPS Dependant on Experience
Contract: Fixed term Maternity cover (November 2025/January 2026- November 2026)
Start Date: November 2025/January 2026 dependant on availability
Closing date: 10th October
Short listing: 13th October
Interview Date: Monday 20th October
Due to a maternity leave, we are offering the opportunity to fill the role of SEN Teacher in our brand-new purpose-built school in Offerton.
Lisburne School is a Special Primary School for pupils with severe and complex needs aged 4 to 11 years. The school has received an 'Outstanding' Ofsted (June 2023) and is forward thinking, dynamic and supportive.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, online checks and clearances by the DBS.
This post is to join the Teaching team within the school educating pupils with additional learning needs. Above all, you must be child-centred in your approach and have the ambition, motivation and ability to work with children who may not relate well to conventional teaching methods and to find connections to engage the harder to reach children. There is a strong emphasis on quality education along with the nurture and care of our children with a significant focus on their emotional and mental health and wellbeing. Staff work tirelessly as a team to create a safe, inclusive and fun environment where children can receive the support they need to help them overcome personal barriers and obstacles and to make progress with their learning.
The class teacher will be required to have motivation for developing their knowledge of supporting pupils with SEND and be a quick learner with a willingness to be flexible.
We will offer you:
Access to our teachers full CPD.
Work closely with expert teachers and a mentor.
A supportive class team and pathway network.
An individualised induction programme.
The chance to develop your inclusive practice.
Opportunities to develop a range of skills within a SEND setting which can be transferred to a mainstream setting including behaviour and adaptive teaching and learning approaches and strategies.
Opportunities to work with specialists from a range of disciplines including therapy and other agencies.
The unique chance to work with our amazing children
If you think you have the devotion, commitment and skills to join our conscientious and positive staff please apply by 10th October at 5.00 pm stating your particular curriculum interests and areas of expertise.
If you would like to look around Lisburne during the day, we have school tours available on request. Please ring the school office on or to arrange a tour. If you would like to discuss this post in more detail please contact the school on Tel
Please note if applicants have not heard by the interview date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Please respond with your completed application form via email only to the Headteacher of Lisburne School at
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Four Rivers Trust directly.