Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8AG
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At Manor Wood School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our growing team and help create an engaging, inclusive learning environment where pupils with additional needs can thrive.
This is more than a teaching role—it's an opportunity to inspire confidence, unlock potential and make a lasting difference every single day. Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver personalised learning that helps every pupil achieve academically, socially and emotionally.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where your passion and creativity will have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that inspire pupils and support excellent progress across the secondary curriculum.
Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of individual learning needs, ensuring every pupil can access and enjoy learning.
Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom where pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience.
Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, using assessment to inform high-quality teaching and learning.
Work collaboratively with the Headteacher and wider school team to develop an ambitious, inclusive curriculum.
Promote pupils' social, emotional and personal development, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
Contribute to the wider life of the school through curriculum development, school improvement initiatives and enrichment opportunities.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of every pupil, maintaining the highest standards of professional practice at all times.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Is passionate about inclusive education and supporting children and young people with SEND.
Delivers creative, engaging and personalised learning experiences that inspire every learner.
Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
Has excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
Is adaptable, resilient and committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential.
Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Wants to make a meaningful difference as part of a supportive and ambitious school community.
About Us
Manor Wood School is a brand-new specialist provision in Bristol supporting pupils with SEMH, autism and associated needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil is valued, understood and supported to thrive.
Our personalised approach helps pupils build confidence, independence, and resilience. Through inclusive practice and strong relationships, we prepare young people for success in all aspects of life.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
**Welcome Bonus: £1,000 payable in two instalments — £500 after three months and £500 upon successful completion of final probation. Repayment terms apply (see T&Cs apply).
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year