SEND DANCE & DRAMA TEACHER

Job Title: SEND Dance and Drama Teacher
Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: -9001,250 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the College:

Are you a creative, enthusiastic Dance and Drama Teacher with experience supporting students with special educational needs? This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire learners at a progressive college that supports young people aged 16-18 (KS3-KS4) with a range of complex needs including autism, communication differences, and physical or sensory impairments.

The team is warm, supportive, and deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to express themselves and build confidence through the performing arts. You''ll be joining a passionate staff body that values creativity, compassion, and personalised learning-and where student wellbeing is at the heart of everything.

About the Role:

• Deliver high-quality, tailored Dance and Drama lessons to learners primarily across KS5
• Create engaging, accessible, and creative schemes of work that support EHCP outcomes
• Adapt teaching to meet individual needs, sensory considerations, and communication styles
• Build positive relationships with students, encouraging self-expression, teamwork, and confidence
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, therapists, support assistants, and parents/carers to provide a holistic approach

What We''re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Dance, Drama, or Performing Arts within an SEN setting (or strong SEN experience within mainstream)
• A calm, patient, empathetic approach and strong behaviour management skills
• Creativity, passion for inclusive arts education, and a commitment to supporting every learner''s development

To Be Eligible You Must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service OR be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional, child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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