Class Teacher

MPR 1 - UPR 3

1 or 2 SEN points dependent on qualification and experience

Brentwood School is an outstanding special school specialising 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 opened in September 2025.

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.

• Creativity
• Compassion
• Enthusiasm
• Respect
• Resilience

• Effective communication
• Collaboration
• Positivity
• Working to strengths
• Good humour
• Integrity
• Efficiency
• Encouragement and support for one another
• Proactivity, organisation and flexibility

• 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 student 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 ECTE 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.

Application forms and details are available from the school website.

Please contact Jane Roberts (Deputy Headteacher) if you would like to discuss the role and/or make arrangements to visit the school.

• Closing date - Thursday 12 February 2026 at 12 Noon
• Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 12 February 2026 in the afternoon
• Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 23 February 2026