Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,048 per year |
| Additional salary information: | MPR - UPR + SEN1 £2787 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newbury, West Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Castle School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you innovative?
Passionate about learning?
Someone who wants to make a real difference?
If so, then we need to hear from you…
Due to growth in numbers and an expansion to our team, we wish to appoint a class teacher to start September 2026.
The Castle School, Newbury caters for 190 students from reception through to year 14. We educate children with a variety of complex learning needs offering a range of provision for different ages, stages and needs.
We are looking for a motivated teacher who is an enthusiastic and creative practitioner that is committed to the vision and ethos of this innovative, successful and growing special school.
We are keen to hear from teachers from either mainstream who are looking for a move into the field of special education, as well as those who currently work in special schools. We would also welcome applications from ECTs..
We are looking for a qualified practitioner who:
· Have a commitment and passion to work with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEND including PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, ADHD and speech and language impairments
· Have excellent interpersonal skills, forming positive relationships with students, staff, parents and governors
· Can lead, motivate and inspire teams to raise standards in student outcomes
· Want to be members of a creative and dynamic staff team with high expectations of our learners to achieve in life.
We can offer you:
· The opportunity to work in a successful, continuously improving and supportive school, taking an active role in exciting phase of its development
· The chance to join a talented, highly committed and supportive staff team
· Motivated children willing to learn
· Well-equipped and resourced classrooms
· A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Please contact Jon Hewitt (Headteacher) on 01635 42976 or headteacher@castle.w-berks.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to have an informal chat about this exciting role.
Further information about the school and an application pack can be found on the school website at The Castle School - Home or by contacting hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk
Closing date: Sunday 1st March at midnight
Interviews: w/c 16 March 2026
A West Berkshire application form must be completed to comply with our safer recruitment policies.
The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.
Passionate about learning?
Someone who wants to make a real difference?
If so, then we need to hear from you…
Due to growth in numbers and an expansion to our team, we wish to appoint a class teacher to start September 2026.
The Castle School, Newbury caters for 190 students from reception through to year 14. We educate children with a variety of complex learning needs offering a range of provision for different ages, stages and needs.
We are looking for a motivated teacher who is an enthusiastic and creative practitioner that is committed to the vision and ethos of this innovative, successful and growing special school.
We are keen to hear from teachers from either mainstream who are looking for a move into the field of special education, as well as those who currently work in special schools. We would also welcome applications from ECTs..
We are looking for a qualified practitioner who:
· Have a commitment and passion to work with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEND including PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, ADHD and speech and language impairments
· Have excellent interpersonal skills, forming positive relationships with students, staff, parents and governors
· Can lead, motivate and inspire teams to raise standards in student outcomes
· Want to be members of a creative and dynamic staff team with high expectations of our learners to achieve in life.
We can offer you:
· The opportunity to work in a successful, continuously improving and supportive school, taking an active role in exciting phase of its development
· The chance to join a talented, highly committed and supportive staff team
· Motivated children willing to learn
· Well-equipped and resourced classrooms
· A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Please contact Jon Hewitt (Headteacher) on 01635 42976 or headteacher@castle.w-berks.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to have an informal chat about this exciting role.
Further information about the school and an application pack can be found on the school website at The Castle School - Home or by contacting hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk
Closing date: Sunday 1st March at midnight
Interviews: w/c 16 March 2026
A West Berkshire application form must be completed to comply with our safer recruitment policies.
The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.
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