Overview
Join Orchard Community Trust (OCT), a values‑led multi‑academy trust committed to excellence, inclusion and strong community partnerships. We are seeking a skilled and motivated class teacher to cover a maternity leave at Kemball School from September 2026 until July 2027.
Key Responsibilities
The teacher will deliver an adapted Key Stage 1 curriculum to pupils with cognitive and learning difficulties, supporting them across four bespoke pathways. Daily lessons in maths, English, phonics, reading and writing will be planned and delivered, while new initiatives are implemented to enhance the progression pathway.
The role also involves observing lessons, participating in assessments, collaborating with the pathway lead and contributing to the school's CPD programme.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience teaching pupils with learning difficulties (special school experience preferred).
* Knowledge or understanding of Key Stage 1 primary curriculum.
* ECT status is welcomed.
* Willingness to undertake CPD and further professional development.
Essential Criteria
* Motivation to work with children and young people.
* Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries.
* Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
* Attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline.
Benefits
* Working with colleagues passionate about innovative digital strategy.
* CPD framework to help you flourish in your role and beyond.
* Trust‑wide network group and collaboration opportunities with peers.
* Valuable access to employee wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy, online fitness classes and more.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Competitive Employer Pension Scheme.
* Family‑Friendly policies including the opportunity to request flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay.
* Free flu jabs.
* Unions recognition.
* Access to wellbeing time.
Legal & Safeguarding
The post is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB). All candidates will complete a self‑declaration of safeguarding information and must not be barred from regulated activity. Kemball School and OCT are equal‑opportunity employers and commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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