10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    19 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 June 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, full time hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance currently £2787 pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified teacher status

Experience of working with pupils with Special Needs

Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Evidence of continuing professional development

Teaching experience at KS 2/3

Advocates entitlement and equality of opportunity and commitment to inclusive education for SEN pupils.

Values all members of the school community.

High expectations for pupil progression / achievement

Enjoys working with demanding students.

Evidence of skill using assessment techniques for special needs students

Evidence of documenting pupil progress / achievement.

Knowledge of developmental curriculum and approaches to access / differentiate National Curriculum for pupils with special needs.

Familiar with effective Literacy and Numeracy interventions.

Effective self motivator/class team leader.

Positive personality and flexible attitudes.

Warmth of character / sense of humour.

Approachable and able to relate to people and their ideas.

Sensitive to the needs of others

Commitment to pupils and school.

Lots of energy / determination and resilience.

Committed to team building throughout the class / department / school community.

Ability to plan and develop new ideas into effective practice.

Have high standards.

Understanding of the need to promote a positive image of Special Needs pupils.

Commitment to partnership with parents, governors and others in the school community.

The post holder will have qualified teacher status and may hold a Special Needs qualification(s). You will have teaching experience relating to teaching students with special needs.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and committed staff team

• A well-resourced and pleasant working environment

• High staff to pupil ratios

• Training opportunities to further your professional development

• A team of therapists who are on site and who actively work in partnership with the school

and class teams

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

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are
rigorous in our recruitment procedures. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and stringent pre employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Springfield School

School type
Special schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 19
School size
262 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01270 691900

Springfield School is a Cheshire East Maintained School for children and young adults from the ages of 4-19. Springfield is an Outstanding special school catering for a wide range of pupils with varying special educational needs.
We consider ourselves extremely privileged to work with such wonderful pupils. Our aim to provide Outstanding teaching, learning and care for all in a safe, supportive environment.
The milestones our pupils make are significant at all levels however big or small, everything we do is celebrated.

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