About this role
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.
If you are driven, organised and passionate about improving outcomes for children and communities, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our hard working and committed team from September 2026 to cover a maternity leave until July 2027.
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 engagement 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. We have an excellent in house CPD offer that can support you in transitioning into the role of a special school teacher.
The school is committed to equality of opportunity.
Applications from ECT candidates with relevant special school experience are welcome.
2 June - Closing date
4 June - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to school for a class visit, observe a lesson and chat with the pathway lead
w/c 8 June - Interviews
Once you have completed the application form, please email a cover letter with your supporting information to [email protected]
More information about our school can be found on our website: https://www.kemballschool.org.uk/
In line with 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.
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 ofCourage, 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 hereKemball - Safeguarding policy