Job Description

Class Teacher

Full Time - Fixed Term until 31st December 2026 (Maternity Cover)

However, there is potential for a permanent opportunity to become available, as the school is going through a period of growth.

Main Pay Range to UPR3 plus up to SEN 2 allowance

Please Note we do not accept CV's or messages/applications direct from Indeed website.

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 in January 2026.

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!

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

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

How to Apply

Please download an application pack and application form direct from our website.

Application forms are returnable to Recruitment Team, Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW to recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is

Sunday 12th October 2025 at 5pm

Interviews will be held on

Friday 17th October 2025.

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

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

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 32,916.00-45,352.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person