Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Special Schools
Service Area
Fairfield School
Hours
Full Time
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
White Lee Road, Dewsbury WF17 8AS
Position type
Permanent
Grade
MPS through to UPS + SEN payment + plus TLR2A
Salary
MPS through to UPS + SEN payment + plus TLR2A

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS CLASS TEACHER

Fairfield is a large special school which provides for learners with a diverse range of complex and profound learning difficulties including physical and medical needs from 3-19 years. Fairfield was judged as continuing to be a ‘good’ school by OFSTED in June 2022.
Please watch a short 3-minute video to learn all about us, this can be viewed at https://fairfieldschool.uk/ . If you like what you see and wish to help us embrace uniqueness please read on.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic experienced SEND Teacher who can inspire, engage and excite our students in their learning through a creative and personalised provision and provide innovative and inspirational learning opportunities.
The teacher will work with the deputy head teacher to implement our creative and personalised curriculum, monitor progress and plan continuous improvements to ensure we deliver the best teaching and learning opportunities for all of our students.
This is a great opportunity to be part of our motivated team with its aim to be an outstanding provision.

The successful candidate will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice in supporting students with profound and multiple learning disabilities as well as students with autism and those with physical and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Have the ability to demonstrate a differentiated, inspiring approach to meet specific needs and to transfer skills creatively across the curriculum
• Have knowledge and skills of communication, sensory approaches and a range of physical therapies
• Have a passion and commitment to education for students with very complex needs
• Bring enthusiasm and energy to the role
• Be adaptable
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to form positive and effective relationships
• Have a good understanding of curriculum and creative delivery ideas
• Be confident to lead a provision team, working towards clearly planned goals
• Plan and deliver staff CPD as needed

The school has a clear focus on improving standards for all. If you have the creative skills, expertise and passion for this exciting post we would love to hear from you.
We are a supportive school with a strong leadership team which can offer wide opportunities for continuing professional development and training. You must be committed to high standards, actively promote safe and happy learning and be ambitious for the success of the pupils, families and the school community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

INTERVIEW DATE: WEEK COMMENCING 6TH OCTOBER 2025

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
19 September 2025, 12:00 PM

Application forms should be returned to the Senior Business Leader by email to stevewalsh@fairfieldschool.uk .We would recommend all interested candidates to visit Fairfield for a tour of the school. To arrange this, please contact us on the same email address.