English/Humanities Teacher

Orchard School is now seeking to appoint an aspiring English/Humanities Teacher to join this thriving specialist CSE School. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons, ensuring that the department and the school are successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop your career in this specialist area.

While ideally, we are looking for a qualified Teacher, we will consider applicants who are experienced Instructors who have the ambition and desire. While experience within a specialist provision would be desirable, we will consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.

Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Why work for us:

✔ Competitive salary.

✔ Opportunity to progress in your career.

✔ Training opportunities either face to face or online.

✔ Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.

✔ Supportive management and senior leads.

✔ We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

Key Accountabilities:

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to motivate them

Manage student anxiety effectively to ensure an enjoyable and safe working environment

Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements.

Essential Criteria:

Experience of teaching in a specialist or mainstream setting

Experience of teaching vocationally driven subjects.

A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all students

Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable

Qualified in subject specialism

DBS cleared and satisfactory references

Ability to work on own initiative

About the school:

The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential.

Cambian Orchard School is a mixed independent specialist day school for children aged 11 to 16, catering for children with a range of different needs including attachment disorder, FASD, ASD and associated disorders. Our dedicated team of staff work together to ensure successful outcomes for students who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.