About this role
Polaris Education – Apple Orchard School PSHE/Careers Teacher Contract: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only Salary: £28,000 – £37,800, dependent on experience Location: Horsham, West Sussex Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 8.45am – 4.30pm; Tuesday, 8.45am – 5.00pm
About Our School
Apple Orchard is an expanding therapeutic community with a small secondary school attached. All students are looked-after and have SEMH challenges; as such, we are looking for a PSHE/Careers Teacher with a passion for working with those who are most vulnerable and who can build trusting, solid relationships.
Apple Orchard School is an integral part of a therapeutic community consisting of residential care and a therapy team. The Headteacher leads an experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants. Between them, they offer a wide range of subjects that draw from the National Curriculum and GCSE pathways as a starting point.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed professional to join in the continued development and success of the school. The successful candidate will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)The ability to motivate and encourage young peopleHigh expectations and a clear vision of educational excellenceOutstanding classroom ability and behaviour management practiceThe ability to create and deliver stimulating programmes of study in PSHE, Careers, vocational subjects and ASDANFlexibility and willingness to work as part of our hardworking, supportive small teamThe ability to teach other subjectsMust be a driver, able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Apple Orchard School.
Apple Orchard School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Apple Orchard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.