Teacher in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom

Exciting Opportunity!  

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our exceptional Bright Futures team and play a pivotal role in the development of our specialist Ash Meadow School. 

The School is a non-associated Independent Specialist school based in St Helens. Our aim is to provide a child-centred and individualised education to pupils with Autism and other sensory processing disorders in a calm and safe environment. 

Bright Futures is seeking SEN Teachers to join the team at Ash Meadow School. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our pupils, supporting young people with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs. 

As a SEN Teacher you will be required to safeguard and promote children's and young people's welfare and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. An SEN Teacher will fully embrace and support the Company values. 

As a Teacher you will:  

• Ensure there is a commitment to safeguarding and equality and diversity.  

• Place the safety, dignity and wellbeing of every child at the heart of everything you do, upholding equality, diversity and inclusion without compromise.  

• Set ambitious expectations and create an inclusive environment where all pupils, regardless of need or starting point, can thrive and achieve meaningful success.  

• Plan and deliver adaptive, engaging learning that removes barriers and enables every pupil to access the curriculum and make sustained progress.  

• Line manage and support Learning Mentors where required, fostering teamwork, consistency and professional growth.  

• Contribute to a culture of openness, reflection and shared practice across the school and the wider Bright Futures family.  

• Play an active role in shaping a nurturing, aspirational school community where students develop confidence, independence and pride in who they are.  

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role as outlined above. These are outlined in the Teacher Job Description.   

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria for knowledge, experience, and personal/behavioural attributes on the person specification.  You must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria on the person specification, using practical examples, as a minimum. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post and stage of recruitment, including social media, and communication with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All posts are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks and referencing.  

The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head of School. 

The Teacher Salary will be based on experience:  £37,091.18 - £44,762.40  

Closing date:   Tuesday 13th October 2026 (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications) 

Interviews: Week commencing  19th October 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to the School ahead of interview. 

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? For more details about the role, contact Vicky Tijani (Headteacher):   

For queries regarding the application process or to arrange a visit, please contact Michele Pitt (Business Manager):   

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