Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Lancashire is looking for a dedicated teacher to join its team. This role involves delivering high-quality education and supporting students with a range of learning difficulties. Successful candidates will receive extensive training and mentoring, contributing to personal and professional development. The school seeks creative, passionate individuals committed to high educational standards. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified teachers, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Mentoring for new teachers

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with learning difficulties.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Ability to work flexibly across different areas of the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards in education to students.
• Participate in a full program of training and mentoring.
• Engage creatively with students to foster personal growth.

Skills

Creative

Passionate

Motivated

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What We’re Looking For

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post will provide an excellent opportunity for teachers interested in working in our school and offer exciting opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

We are looking for a teacher to work in potentially any area of the school.

We welcome applications from teachers who are creative, passionate and motivated to deliver high standards in education to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated school, starting as soon as possible.

A full programme of training and mentoring will be provided for successful applicants. Applications from ECT’s are most welcome.

If you feel you are at a time in your career where you would this challenge, please apply!

About Newfield School

Newfield School is an impressive, well‑resourced special school situated in Blackburn, Lancashire providing high quality specialist education, care and therapy for children and young people aged 4‑19 years with a wide range of learning difficulties including Autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

This post will provide an excellent opportunity for teachers interested in working in our school and offer exciting opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

We are looking for a teacher to work in potentially any area of the school.

We welcome applications from teachers who are creative, passionate and motivated to deliver high standards in education to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated school, starting as soon as possible.

A full programme of training and mentoring will be provided for successful applicants. Applications from ECT’s are most welcome.

If you feel you are at a time in your career where you would relish this challenge, please apply!

How to Apply

Informal discussions with the Headteacher, Rachel Kay are welcome. Please call the school on 01254 588600 to arrange a call.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.newfield.org.uk.

Application forms are returnable to Recruitment Team, Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW, to [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026 at 5pm.

We will contact you to discuss when and how the interview will take place.

Safeguarding and Vetting

Newfield School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Legal and Equality Information

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.