Class Teacher

Springfield School, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6LQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January / February 2026

• Closing date

  30 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (dependent on experience) + SEN

Class Teacher job summary

Springfield School

1 x Full Time Class Teacher (Temporary for 12 months to cover maternity leave)

Salary Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale (dependent on experience) + SEN

Springfield School is a generic primary Special School, providing education for children with a range of needs. The

school has particular expertise in working with children who have severe leaning difficulties including those with

communication difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs and those with moderate learning

difficulties. The school provides education to over 65 children aged between 4 and 11.

Springfield School is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust and forms a Federation with The Meadows School, a

generic Special School.

We are looking for an inspiring and imaginative teacher who is able to adapt their style of teaching to ensure that learning is fun, practical and creative. The successful candidates would need to be able to demonstrate they can meet the needs of primary aged children.

The Successful Candidate will Provide

High expectations of academic achievement

A successful track record of motivating young people

Well planned, sequenced, innovative and engaging lessons

Clear direction and support for teaching assistants

Deliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

Contribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation

Support pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes (where the assigned teacher is not present) using detailed knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training

Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources

Under an agreed system of supervision, plan and prepare teaching and learning objectives, adjusting activities/work plans as appropriate

Undertake more complex marking of planned work

Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities using a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning and supporting home to school and community links

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff on pupils’ achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence (e.g. Headteacher)

Deliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

Contribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation

Use ICT effectively to support learning activities

Contribute to development of school policies and procedures by participation in working groups

The development, preparation and dissemination of appropriate materials

Determine the need for, prepare and use specialist equipment, plans and resources to support pupils.

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for full details of requirements.

Visits to Springfield School is highly encouraged. To arrange your visit or would like any further information, please contact the School Office on 01538 383558 or Office@springfield.staffs.sch.uk

In Return the School Will Provide

A significant SEN allowance

Bespoke, high-quality training to support knowledge and understanding of specialist behaviour management interventions

Networking opportunities through the Manor Hall Academy Trust

Support for creative and flexible thinking to enhance curriculum delivery

Minibus and lifeguard training (if eligible), knowledgeable and highly supportive staff team

ECT’s will receive mentor support.

Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Programmes which include

Tech schemes

Cycle to work schemes

Online gym classes

Health and wellbeing support

Financial advice services

Thinkwell fast track counselling service

Physiotherapy

Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out

Closing date: 30th November 2025 (midnight).

Interview date: 8th December 2025.

To learn more about Manor Hall Academy Trust  please follow the link to the website. Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.

Please follow the link to access Springfield School website https://www.springfield.staffs.sch.uk for policies and details of Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, Online Searches, Data Protection and Disclosure of Criminal Conviction. All applications need to be made using the web portal www.mynewterm.com

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Springfield School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 71 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-school-leek

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