BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Cherry Lane
Sale
M33 4GY
Head Teacher Jude Lomas
Tel: 0161 905 2371
E-mail: recruitment@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk
CLASS TEACHER - Starting September 2025
MPR 1 - UPR 3
1 or 2 SEN points dependent on qualification and experience
Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post-19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years and an extension to the building is currently being constructed and is set to open in September 2025.
Our Ethos
Brentwood is a friendly, safe and inclusive school and college where students are valued and feel a sense of belonging. It is a place where students’ needs are met with care, empathy and understanding. Our vision is for all our students to gain the social, emotional and academic skills to facilitate optimum independence and happiness, and to reach their full potential as valued members of the community.
Our Values
Creativity
Compassion
Enthusiasm
Respect
Resilience
Qualities
The qualities we expect of staff working at Brentwood include:
Effective communication
Collaboration
Positivity
Working to strengths
Good humour
Integrity
Efficiency
Encouragement and support for one another
Proactivity, organisation and flexibility
At our last inspection (February 2025), Ofsted said:
Pupils love attending this school. Their smiles fill the corridors with joy. From when they arrive in Year 7, until they leave the sixth form, pupils are supported and cared for by staff who understand their varied needs and abilities exceptionally well. Pupils thrive here.
We are looking for a teacher who:
Is passionate about teaching in a special needs setting
Has experience of working with students with SLD, PMLD, complex needs and autism, or a particular interest in working in these areas
Will inspire students to learn
Has outstanding communication and teamwork skills
Is creative, innovative and dynamic
Is committed to excellence
Has the vision, skills and energy to provide the best opportunity for every child within our school
Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Class teachers are expected to teach a range of subjects across the curriculum, so we are interested in hearing from primary school teachers as well as secondary teachers with an interest in SEN.
This role is suitable for ECTs and we provide full ECF support.
We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD for all staff.
We are a warm and friendly school and value the health and wellbeing of our staff.
'The leadership and management provide a supportive and flexible environment where staff are listened to in order to ensure that staff's wellbeing is a priority while also making sure the quality-of-service provision to students is not compromised in anyway.' (School Wellbeing Support Advisor)
Application forms and details are available from the school website.
Please contact Jude Lomas (Headteacher) if you would like to discuss the role and make arrangements to visit the school.
Closing date - Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting will take place on - Thursday 24 April 2025
Interviews will be held - During week beginning Monday 28 April 2025