What skills and experience we're looking for Do you want to be part of something new and exciting? Do you want to help shape a specialist SEMH provision from its very beginning? Are you ready to grow with Orchard View Primary Academy as we open The Glade and move into our new building in September 2026? If so, we would love to hear from you. Orchard View Primary Academy is a partner academy within the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust. As a growing academy, this role offers a rare opportunity to join a school at a formative stage and play a key role in the development of The Glade, our new SEMH ARC. You will be part of a values-led and ambitious team, committed to inclusive practice and positive outcomes for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Does this sound like you? • You are child-centred, with a deep commitment to meeting the needs of pupils with SEMH • You are an excellent classroom practitioner, skilled in engaging, motivating and re-engaging learners • You have a strong understanding of behaviour as communication and use relational, trauma-informed approaches • You are passionate about enabling children to flourish academically, socially and emotionally • You demonstrate high expectations, resilience and determination for yourself and others • You are confident in leading practice, modelling consistency and supporting colleagues • You thrive in a collaborative team and value strong partnerships with families and professionals • You embrace challenge and see new beginnings as opportunities to innovate and grow • You will model our PRIDE values, particularly integrity, respect and determination What the school offers its staff In return, we offer you: • A brand-new, purpose-built school building opening in September 2026 • The opportunity to shape and lead a new SEMH ARC from its inception • A welcoming, inclusive and growing academy community • High-quality, bespoke professional development within a supportive Trust • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and workload balance • The chance to be part of a school driven by moral purpose, ambition and excellence Further details about the role Job Description:Purpose of the Role To lead and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching within The Glade, the academy’s SEMH ARC, enabling pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs to re-engage with learning and achieve positive academic, social and emotional outcomes. The Lead Teacher will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational leadership of the SEMH ARC, modelling best practice, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting pupils’ wellbeing, attendance and readiness to learn. The role carries shared responsibility for safeguarding, inclusion and the development of a nurturing, structured and therapeutic environment. The postholder will treat pupils and colleagues with dignity, build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect, and consistently model professional boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s role. This Job Description should be read alongside the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the Teacher Standards. Main Duties: The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following- please also refer to the attached recruitment pack for a full job description: • Set High Expectations • Promote Good Progress and Outcomes • Demonstrate Strong Curriculum and SEMH Knowledge • Plan and Teach Well-Structured Sessions • Adapt Teaching to Meet Individual Needs • Make Accurate and Purposeful Use of Assessment • Manage Behaviour Effectively • Fulfil Wider Professional Responsibilities • Personal and Professional Conduct Person Specification:Please refer to the attached recruitment pack, to view the person specification. Further information: For further information please visit our website www.ovpa.org.uk or to discuss the role further please contact our Head of Academy, Mrs Liz Jones via email:office@ovpa.school Visits: Visits to our current setting at Kingsbrook View Primary Academy to meet our Head of Academy, Mrs Liz Jones, are warmly welcomed but need to be arranged in advance. Please email:office@ovpa.school or call:01296254042 to arrange a visit. How to apply: Interested candidates should complete the online My New Term application form, please include a personal statement that should outline your suitability for the post by referring to the job description and person specification. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert. In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s can not be accepted and you will need to complete an online My New Term application form to be considered for this position • Closing date: 31st March 2026 • Interviews will be held in the week beginning: 13th April 2026 Shortlisting: Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interview. Interviews will be held on receipt of strong applications Orchard View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Future’s Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting, and an enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidate Commitment to safeguarding Orchard View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Future’s Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidates. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.