Job Title: Teacher (SEN)
Job Location: Denton, Manchester
Salary: Between £26,624.00 and £41,620.80 per annum, based on working 40 hours per week, 39.2 weeks of the year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you looking for your next exciting challenge?
Do you want to be a part of the founding team helping create a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for those with SEND?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our brand‑new SEN school at a pivotal moment. Havencross School will offer a nurturing and highly supportive environment for primary and secondary‑aged pupils across Key Stages 2–4, welcoming children with Autism, Social, Emotional, Behavioural, Mental Health difficulties, and associated complex needs. More than a new provision, Havencross represents the beginning of a compassionate community built on the belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive.
As a Teacher at Havencross, you’ll embrace a creative and flexible approach to learning one that sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and celebrates hands‑on experiences. You’ll have the freedom to design meaningful lessons shaped around each pupil’s needs, interests, and aspirations, using practical activities, real‑world projects, and therapeutic approaches to support academic, social, and emotional growth. Every subject, from Maths and English to Science and Design & Technology, plays a vital role in helping pupils build confidence and essential life skills.
With class sizes of no more than five pupils, you’ll have the time and space to build strong relationships and tailor your teaching to each child’s unique strengths. Working closely with a dedicated team, you’ll help create a safe, engaging, and deeply personalised learning environment where pupils feel understood and valued, and where progress is measured in the ways that matter most to them.
You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, reflection, and continuous professional development. With thorough training and ongoing support, you’ll feel confident and equipped to make a meaningful difference. At Havencross School, you’re not just teaching you’re shaping a child’s journey toward confidence, independence, and a brighter future. This could be the perfect next step if you’re ready to be part of something new, purposeful, and truly rewarding.
We’ll be following a phased recruitment approach, with our first cohort joining in September. Additional recruitment is planned for the following months.
A day in the life of a Teacher will involve:
* Leading classroom activities including planning, teaching and assessing learning, particularly with ‘your’ class. This might involve a range of subjects and topics and involve pastoral support.
* Monitoring and recording progress, both academically and against EHCP outcomes
* Working closely with pupils keeping them engaged, motivated and inspired to reach their full potential.
* Working either 1:1 with pupils, or in small group settings to help them achieve their learning goals.
* Working closely with Teaching Assistants to direct them to effectively support the pupils.
To be a successful Teacher you’ll need:
* Patience, compassion, and resilience – The pupils you teach will be neurodiverse, which can impact their learning behaviour and communication needs.
* Great communication skills – Both verbal and written communication is important in this role as you’ll be speaking to a lot of different people at different times. You’ll need to be able to contribute to a range of resources as well as share information effectively.
* A driving licence — Our pupils love to learn in a wide range of settings. We need you to drive them to where they need to go. We have the cars; you need the licence.
* A genuine interest in a career focused on the education of people with a wide range of needs.
In return for your time, you’ll get:
* Holidays – You’ll only work term time (39.2 weeks), and get paid the additional 12.8 weeks whilst you’re off.
* Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
* Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
* Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
* Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a six weekly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
* Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
* DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.
* After 12 months service - You’ll be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at 2 x your annual salary, and even more high street discounts.
As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online and social media checks, and reference validation. Due to the nature of our work, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), so we may ask you to disclose any spent or unspent criminal convictions during recruitment. This disclosure does not automatically disqualify you, and we encourage transparency at the application stage.
At Phoenix Learning and Care, we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel safe to be themselves without risk of discrimination. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, and we strive to ensure everyone can contribute authentically and openly.