Class Teacher
Kemball School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
Additional allowances
SEN 1 £2,786
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with SLD/non-subject specific pupils working on engagement levels
Experience of using a range of communication strategies for pre-verbal pupils
Good ICT skills
Experience and proven ability of delivering a differentiated/sensory curriculum based around the national curriculum
Know when and how to differentiate appropriately using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils inability to learn and how best to overcome these
A recognised teaching qualification
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
What the school offers its staff
Working within the Trust also means being part of a community where children are placed firmly at the centre of every decision, supported by a shared ethos and strong common values. We empower staff to have accessible advice, professional support and an open, collaborative culture where help is only ever a call or email away.
OCT provides meaningful opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and career progression within a united and forward-thinking educational family.
As well as the above, below is an extension of the benefits of working within our family:
Working with colleagues that are 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
Further information about the job
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our hard working and committed team from September 2026. The pupils within the class have profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex medical and physical needs. They are taught using a highly adapted, individualised curriculum. Knowledge and understanding of an EYFS/Key Stage 1 primary curriculum would be a strength. Candidates must also have a willingness to further their own professional development by attending relevant courses and implementing new initiatives that would increase your understanding of our multisensory pathway and how to fully support our pupil's needs.
Kemball School is a day special school for pupils with cognitive and learning difficulties. There are currently 225 pupils on roll aged 3-19. Dependent on need, pupils are educated in one of our four bespoke pathways. Please refer to our website for more information. This vacancy is within the progression pathway. If you are creative, enthusiastic, love a new challenge and are passionate about every child reaching their full potential then this may be the career opportunity that you have been looking for. Across all pathways, our curriculum offer includes daily maths, English, Read Write Inc phonics/spelling interventions and writing/reading interventions alongside carefully planned topics. We have an excellent in house CPD offer that can support you in transitioning into the role of a special school teacher.
Orchard Community Trust (OCT) is a collaborative, values-driven multi--academy trust whose vision is clear: Working together, we enable everyone to flourish through high-quality education. Guided by the values of Courage, Unity and Equity, we are committed to creating inclusive, caring and ambitious school communities where every child and adult is supported to thrive.
Our schools are welcoming, well-led and focused on delivering exceptional learning experiences, helping children grow academically, socially and emotionally to reach their full potential.
As a Trust, we recognise our people as our greatest asset - encouraging innovation, celebrating success and empowering every colleague to contribute to our mission and to flourish in their role. Staff across OCT benefit from strong collaboration, high-quality CPD, shared expertise and a culture that values wellbeing, growth and positive working relationships.
Read testimonials from our current staff here: OCT - Testimonials
Kemball School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of the school's safeguarding policy can be viewed hereSafeguarding policy
The school is committed to equality of opportunity.
Visits are advisable during the school day so that candidates are aware of the complexity of the pupils' needs. Please phone to make an appointment.
Applications from ECT candidates with relevant special school experience are welcome.
4th June - Closing date
10th June - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an opportunity to observe the class teacher and class plus time with the Pathway Lead to discuss school, pathway and guidance on the lesson observation
w/c 15 June - Lesson observations and Interviews
To apply, please visit this link: Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details
Once you have completed the application form, please email a cover letter with your supporting information to recruitment@kemball.orchardct.org.uk
More information about our school can be found on our website: Kemball School website
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance which outlines that schools should carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates. I can confirm that the online check will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates only as part of the process of assessing your suitability to work with children.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Kemball School
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kemball School website
- Email address
- recruitment@kemball.orchardct.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01782 883120
Kemball School is a special school catering for pupils who have a wide range of cognition and learning needs. The school moved into a brand new building at the beginning of the academic year 2013/14. It has an extensive range of modern facilities to meet the needs of the pupils. These include specialist teaching areas, hoists in all classrooms and extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. There is also a hydrotherapy pool and sensory/soft rooms. There are also several meeting/training rooms to provide professionals and families with comfortable surroundings. The building is co-located with the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy which provides good links with mainstream pupils and colleagues.
We specialise in complex physical and medical requirements for individual pupils who have this as an additional need. Additional training is given so that class staff are able to meet the range of specific medical needs that our pupils may have. Families are encouraged to play an active part in the life of the school and to be fully involved in their child’s education.
Within Kemball School, classes are divided into four different pathways. This ensures that individual needs are fully met. The pathways are fluid and pupils may move from one pathway to another if their needs change. Classes may also change from year to year dependent on the educational needs of the pupils.
Our pathways are; Multisensory, Engagement, Progression and Functional. When students are in Key Stage 4 there is more emphasis on what will happen when they leave Kemball. Whether it is going into further education or working towards gaining employment the focus is on helping them to continue their career path. To enable this we offer nationally recognised qualifications for pupils to work towards. We have a Post 16 class for pupils who have profound and multiple learning needs, functioning on lower level Engagement Steps (previously P1 and P3ii).
Kemball School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of the school's safeguarding policy can be viewed on our website: https://www.kemballschool.org.uk/page/?title=Policies&pid=86
Arranging a visit to Kemball School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kemball.orchardct.org.uk.
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