Teacher

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

Job summary

A Primary Special School is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join their team from January 2026. The role requires experience in safeguarding and a strong ability to support children with severe and complex needs. Candidates should demonstrate high expectations and effective communication skills. Applications must be sent by 11:59pm on 22nd September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience across Primary and/or SEND settings is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish relationships with parents and pupils are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Appoint a Class Teacher to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Proactively safeguard pupils and maintain high expectations of achievement.
• Support children with severe and complex needs in learning and engagement.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Reflective practice

Motivation and inspiration skills

Understanding severe and complex needs

Job description

Grade: M1 UPR3

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

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

Interview Date: Tuesday 30th September 2025

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

Responsibilities

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

• 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. 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 Monday 22nd September 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.