Teacher with TLR for Post 16 Lead
Newfield School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PW10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Range to UPR3
Additional allowances
TLR2B, plus up to 2 SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 class teacher along with a lead in Post 16 supporting a team of HLTAs along with the Assistant Head however, you could also be required 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 September 2025
A full programme of training and mentoring will be provided for successful applicants.
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.
We will also be hosting a look around school on Tuesday 13th May in the morning – please call 01254 588600 and ask for Caroline Richens to book an appointment.
What the school offers its staff
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Newfield School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newfield School website
- Email address
- recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254588600
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.
Arranging a visit to Newfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk.
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