Grade: Teachers Main Pay - UPR + SEN points
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: All Year Round
Actual Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 + 1 SEN Point £2,679 (Pending Pay Award)
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th October 2025
Our Vision: A specialist SEND community inspiring Rochdale and beyond
Are you dedicated to inclusion and supporting young people with SEND to be fully prepared for adult life? We are looking for teachers to come and join our amazing, warm and supportive team. These positions will be highly suitable for ECTs looking to develop their teaching practice within special education.
Redwood is a large special school for students with a wide range of complex SEND from 11-19. This is an exciting time for Redwood; demand for places is high and we are continuing to grow and develop our offer. At Redwood, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our incredible and diverse children and young people.
The successful candidate:
* Will be willing to work across all cohorts of the school as required based on the needs of the organisation
* Will have the commitment and motivation to inspire young people with their learning and development
* Will be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual learner needs
* Will possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs
* Will have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, learners and the wider community
* Will be an effective team player with the ability to direct and develop the work of classroom support staff
We are also looking for a person who:
* Is dedicated to working with learners who have Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
* Is aspiring to be an outstanding teacher with a passion to improve outcomes for all learners
* Wishes to contribute fully to the values, aims and life of the school
We can offer:
* A committed, driven and supportive team
* Excellent CPD and support for your own career development
The successful candidate will be required to commence work January 2026 or earlier.
If you require any further information about the role or would like to book in a visit to the school, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jane Lumb by e-mailing info@redwood-school.com
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to vacancies@redwood-school.com by 11:59 pm on Sunday 28th September 2025.
Please note CVs are not accepted, direct applications only, no agencies.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.