We are looking for a teacher who is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities across all curriculum areas, and who will enthuse and inspire our learners. We are proud of our positive, nurturing ethos, which fosters strong working relationships between all stakeholders. We are looking for creative practitioners with excellent behaviour management skills, who understand our learners’ diverse needs and who are determined to make every second count in the classroom.

The position is fixed-term for a term with a strong possibility of an extension for the right person. 

We are a school where:

• children and staff are happy and safe; wellbeing pervades all that we do
• children are keen to learn
• staff are highly enthused and dogged in their determination to make a difference
• high standards are achieved, and progress is strong
• there is a clearly articulated vision characterised by high expectations
• children know what effective learning looks like and aim to be the best they can be
• the curriculum is stimulating and evolving 
• teaching is driven through the excellent use of assessment tools
• parents and the community a valuable part of the learning journey
• staff enjoy their work and are highly supportive of each other
• all stakeholders are determined to ensure that our provision is outstanding

Our mission statement is central to all we do. It states that:

Orchard Park is a place where children are empowered to reach their full potential, with the highest possible aspirations and a passion for learning. With values and respect, our children are confident to move from our nurturing environment to explore and succeed in the wider world.

Orchard Park Community Primary School is a wonderfully diverse learning environment, with 22 languages spoken by our pupils and nearly 50% speak English as an additional language. Pupil Premium numbers are also higher than national averages. We know that our diversity is our strength. We sit within a new cohesive community and are the community hub for many families. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our families and will go the extra mile to ensure we can support each and every one.

Our last OFSTED inspection, in March 2022, confirmed that we are a ‘good’ school where 100% of staff reported that they are proud to work at the school and 99% of our parents would recommend the school to others.

At Orchard Park, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality professional development for our teachers. Our commitment to coaching couple with an open-door policy ensure teachers benefit from a personalised, supportive and thorough CPD programme, ideal for the early stages of a teaching career.

Our teachers say this about working at Orchard Park:

“The encouragement and support I have received from both the senior leadership team, teaching staff alongside the entire school has been more than I could wish for.”

This booklet gives you further details about our school and the appointment process. In your supporting statement, please demonstrate clearly how you meet the person specification, and describe which area(s) of the curriculum you have expertise in or would like to develop further.

You will need commitment, flexibility, enthusiasm, and the necessary skills and experience to help us continue on our journey towards excellence. In return, we not only offer you an exciting and supportive opportunity to further develop your own skills alongside a dedicated team but also a rewarding and professional challenge in a happy and high-quality school that is still early in its history.

We would encourage you to visit our school to find out why is it so special. If you would like any further information about the post, or would like to arrange a time to visit please do not hesitate to contact us on 01223 438200 or alternatively email office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk

We look forward to receiving your application.