Grade: Mainscale Upper Pay Scale plus SEN Allowance Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: 31,650 - 49,084 SEN allowance 2,679 Interview Date: Monday 7 th July 2025 Thank you for showing interest in our school. Applications are particularly welcomed from teachers who have experience in the Primary Special School setting. The Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher from September 2025 who: Is proactive and vigilant in their approach to safeguarding pupils Is experienced in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children Has the personal and social skills to communicate clearly and sensitively, establishing and sustaining good relationships with parents, pupils and other staff Is looking for a school where personal professional development is promoted, supported and celebrated Is an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner Is caring, committed and highly motivated Has high expectations of all pupils achievement and behaviour Has the knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate children to learn. Has a warm and friendly personality. Has an excellent understanding of children with severe and complex needs and how to plan for and support their learning and engagement. There are 2 vacancies available. The successful applicant will have experience across Primary and/or SEND settings. You are very welcome to visit us prior to making an application. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to vacancies@newlands.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Monday 30 th June 2025. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.