Teacher

Newark Orchard School, Newark, NG24 3AL

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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: Part time: Monday and Tuesday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance £2679 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEND.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and resilience in supporting students with diverse needs.
• Aligns with our school values and has a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive school culture.
• Is reflective and eager to learn, adapting practices to meet the needs of our students.
• Brings creativity and a problem-solving mindset to engage and inspire learners.
  • Values collaboration with students, families, and colleagues to create a bespoke and engaging curriculum.
  • Is committed to trauma-informed practice, understanding how life experiences shape behaviour and learning.
  • Can foster a positive and supportive classroom environment where every learner can thrive.
  • Upholds the principles of inclusion, innovation, and lifelong learning.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dynamic team of staff who are dedicated to making a difference.
• Access to high-quality CPD opportunities, including training in trauma-informed approaches and SEND best practices.
• A purpose built school with a range of specialist facilities to support our learners.
• The opportunity to work in a school that values your unique contribution and invests in your professional growth.
• A recent Ofsted inspection judged good for overall effectiveness.

Further details about the role

Are you passionate about transforming lives through education? Do you believe in the power of relationships and values-driven practice to create an inclusive and nurturing environment? Newark Orchard School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our dedicated team for two days per week.

Newark Orchard School is a thriving special school committed to providing outstanding education for children and young people aged 3-19 with a range of complex needs, including severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We pride ourselves on our trauma-informed, relational approach to education, ensuring that every student feels safe, valued and empowered to achieve their potential.

Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a community built on trust, collaboration and a shared vision of excellence. We align closely with principles of compassion, inclusion and high expectations, reflecting our core values in every aspect of school life.

A school tour is strongly encouraged and we have availability on Wednesday 15 January at 9.30am or Tuesday 21 January at 1.30pm. To arrange, please contact reception either by telephone or email reception@newarkorchard.notts.sch.uk

Interviews will take place on Friday 31 January 2025.

At Newark Orchard School, we believe in unlocking potential and celebrating individuality. If you share our passion for inclusive education and values-driven practice, we would love to hear from you.

Individual Growth, Individual People

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of all children. An online search of publicly available information will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview. When completing your application form, please ensure there are no gaps in your employment history that are not explained. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sadie.fletcher@newarkorchard.notts.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 110 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Working Practices.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

Teachers' Standards.pdf - 181 KB (opens in new tab)

About Newark Orchard School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 18
• School size: 170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Newark Orchard School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: reception@newarkorchard.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01636 682255
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newark-orchard-school (opens in new tab)

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Arranging a visit to Newark Orchard School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email reception@newarkorchard.notts.sch.uk.

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