Class Teacher

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary special school in Rochdale is seeking a Full-Time Class Teacher, starting January 2026. The role requires proactive safeguarding, teamwork, and effective communication to ensure the best outcomes for children. Candidates should have experience with severe and complex needs. Application deadline is October 17, 2025, send completed applications to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in Primary and/or SEND settings required.
• Ability to converse at ease with service users in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Proactively safeguard pupils.
• Work within a team for the best outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Support personal and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Classroom management

Ability to inspire and motivate

Understanding of children with severe needs

Job description

Overview

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 (+ SEN Allowance £2,679)

Interview Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025

Thank you for showing interest in our school. Applications are particularly welcomed from teachers who have experience in the Primary Special School setting.

The Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher from January 2026 or earlier if possible who:

Responsibilities

• Is proactive and vigilant in their approach to safeguarding pupils
• Is experienced in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children
• Has the personal and social skills to communicate clearly and sensitively, establishing and sustaining good relationships with parents, pupils and other staff
• Is looking for a school where personal professional development is promoted, supported and celebrated
• Is an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
• Is caring, committed and highly motivated
• Has high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• Has the knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate children to learn
• Has a warm and friendly personality
• Has an excellent understanding of children with severe and complex needs and how to plan for and support their learning and engagement

The successful applicant will have experience across Primary and/or SEND settings.

Requirements

You are very welcome to visit us prior to making an application.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [e-mail] by 11:59pm on Friday 17th October 2025.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.