Teacher of SEND/Autism

Teacher for SEND/Autism 

(2 posts)

Full Time – Permanent

Main Pay Range to UPR3 plus SEN 2 Allowance

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 2 - 19 years with a wide range of learning difficulties including autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.  In Spring 2018, under the Leadership and Management of Newfield, we will be opening a new building to expand our autism provision.  

We have been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted (February 2016) – please click here to see our full Ofsted report.   

These posts will provide an excellent opportunity for teachers interested in working in our outstanding 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 main special school depending on your personal experience and interest.

We are also looking for a teacher to work in our NAS Accredited autism spectrum provision.   

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 September 2017.  

A full programme of training and mentoring will be provided for successful applicants.  Applications from NQTs 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 Head Teacher, Geoff Fitzpatrick or visits to the school are welcome, please call the school on 01254 588600 to arrange.  However please note that the school will be closed for the Easter holidays from Monday 10 April to Friday 21 April 2017, so visits will take place once school re-opens.  

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

Completed application forms are returnable by email to contacthr@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk or by post to Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW for the attention of Gemma Woods.  

Closing date: Friday 5 May 2016

Interviews: Week commencing 15 May 2017

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.  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